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This chart tracks video sales--alternating weekly between an overall view of the market and profiles of individual segments. Sales data include mass merchandisers and retailers but not most discount outlets.

Weekly DVD sales, in thousands of units

Week ended June 20: 343,000

Top 10 Companies

Digital videodisc sales so far this year total 6.9 million units. DVD market share through June 20 and the current top-selling disc for each company:

Company: Warner Home Video*

Market share: 27.6%

Current bestseller: You’ve Got Mail

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Company: New Line

Market share: 8.3%

Current bestseller: Austin Powers

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Company: Buena Vista

Market share: 12.2%

Current bestseller: Enemy of the State

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Company: Columbia

Market share: 10.0%

Current bestseller: Tax Driver

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Company: Universal Home Video

Market share: 9.0%

Current bestseller: Meet Joe Black

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Company: Paramount Home Video

Market share: 7.6%

Current bestseller: Star Trek: Insurrection

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Company: MGM**

Market share: 7.2%

Current bestseller: Ronin

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Company: Fox

Market share: 5.2%

Current bestseller: True Lies

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Company: Artisan****

Market share: 3.3%

Current bestseller: Suicide Kings

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Company: Image

Market share: 3.2%

Current bestseller: Terminator 2

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*Includes HBO, Tuner, New Line and WarnerVision

**Distributed by WHV

***Includes Hallmark and Republic

Source: VideoScan

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