1989 in home video

Industry milestones

  • August 15 - MGM/UA Home Video announces that The Wizard of Oz (1939) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in a Special Collector's Edition. The video cassette features a $5.00 mail-in rebate with purchases of Downy Fabric Softeners. The release is backed by an $8.5 million promotional campaign. It features a 32-page fact-filled illustrated booklet and a special supplement with behind-the-scenes footage and deleted songs.
  • November 15 - Batman goes on sale less than six months after its theatrical release for a reduced $24.95 suggested retail price leading to a change in the sell-through market.[1][2]

Movie Releases

The following films debuted on home video in 1989 on these dates:

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TV show releases

The following television shows were released on video on the following dates:

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Documentary home video releases

  • Michael Jordan: Come Fly With Me - January 26
  • Jewels of the Triple Crown - February 23
  • New York's Game: History of The Knicks - November 9
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References

  1. "'Batman' a Potent Weapon in Sell-through Crusade". Variety. November 15, 1989. p. 31.
  2. "'Batman' Vids Fly Off Shelves; Stores Face Limited Supploy". Variety. November 22, 1989. p. 81.
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