FOXX'S OSCAR BOOSTS 'RAY' DVD.Byline: Greg Hernandez Staff Writer Jamie Foxx's Best Actor win at the Academy Awards on Sunday has fueled the DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. version of Best Picture nominee nominee n. 1) a person or entity who is requested or named to act for another, such as an agent or trustee. 2) a potential successor to another's rights under a contract. ``Ray'' toward the top of several major online sales charts. The Oscar afterglow afterglow small amounts of light emitted by a phosphor after the stimulating radiation has ceased. Seen in x-ray intensifying screens and fluoroscopic screens. has also dramatically boosted sales of the film's soundtrack and various Ray Charles For the composer and conductor of the Ray Charles Singers, see . Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. CD titles. It seems everybody loves ``Ray.'' Sales of ``Ray'' shot up nearly 300 percent on the Barnes & Noble chart post-Oscars while the movie's soundtrack is up by more than 30 percent, a company spokesperson said Wednesday. ``Publicity always helps and certainly with that many people watching People watching or crowd watching is a hobby of some people to watch those around them and their interactions. This differs from voyeurism in that it does not relate to sex or sexual gratification. the Oscars, it has to help,'' said Ralph Tribbey, editor of the DVD Release Report. ``When you get this kind of exposure, people who may have not been really into it before are saying, Let's take a look at this.'' Not only did Foxx win the Best Actor prize, but his articulate and heartfelt heart·felt adj. Deeply or sincerely felt; earnest. heartfelt Adjective sincerely and strongly felt: heartfelt thanks Adj. 1. acceptance speech was considered by most to be the evening's emotional highlight. The show was watched by 42.1 million viewers. In addition to Foxx's win, ``Ray'' received the Oscar for best achievement in sound editing. It was nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. in four other categories including Best Picture and Best Director (Taylor Hackford). Since ``Ray'' was largely out of theaters by the time it received its six Academy Award nominations, it is the DVD sales that have been boosted rather than box office receipts, which have reached $75 million domestically. Industry sources estimate that DVD sales and rental revenue has already surpassed the film's gross and is approaching $90 million. WalMart.com has seen major bumps for the DVD in recent days. ``It's been one of the top 10 titles for the past six weeks and we did see a big lift with the win of Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx (born December 13, 1967) is an American actor, singer, and stand-up comic. Foxx is possibly best-known for his performance of musician Ray Charles in Ray, and for his collaborations with director Michael Mann. on Sunday,'' said WalMart.com spokeswoman Amy Colella. On Barnes & Noble.com, the DVD is at number three behind only Disney's re-release of ``Bambi'' which enjoyed first-day sales of nearly 1 million copies this week. The soon-to-be released home video of ``The Incredibles'' is in second place. The ``Ray'' DVD is in fourth place on Amazon.com's list of best sellers. For Universal Studios Home Entertainment Universal Studios Home Entertainment (formerly Universal Studios Home Video or MCA/Universal Home Video) is a home video company founded in 1979. It is a division of Universal Studios. It was originally known as MCA Videocassette, Inc. , the success of ``Ray'' marks the third straight year that the studio has succeeded during Oscar season with boosting the sales of a film already on DVD by the time nominations are announced. Similar scenarios played out two years ago with ``Seabiscuit'' then last year with ``Lost in Translation.'' ``The escalating buzz generated by these acclaimed ac·claim v. ac·claimed, ac·claim·ing, ac·claims v.tr. 1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly; applaud. See Synonyms at praise. 2. films ... in turn translated into a heightened consumer demand for these titles leading up to the Academy Awards,'' said Craig Kornblau, president of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. ``Adding an Oscar win to the mix only serves to compliment the clear consumer interest.'' Also benefiting is Ray Charles' final CD, ``Genius Loves Company,'' which was the top-seller on Target.com on Wednesday. ``Genius'' was No. 2 on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com, followed by the soundtrack to the movie, which is at No. 4 on Amazon and No. 5 on Barnes & Noble. Greg Hernandez, (818) 713-3758 greg.hernandez(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Jamie Foxx's portrayal of singing legend Ray Charles - and the Oscar that role earned him - has made ``Ray'' one of the most demanded DVDs. |
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