Comments on: The Office dominates TV Show DVD sales, Fringe a distant second for the week ending 9/13/09 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:51:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stacy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-2/#comment-125763 Stacy Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:08:04 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-125763 Unless I'm missing something, it looks like Supernatural is on track to selling the most DVD's of any other CW show this year. Here are the total sales from the first two weeks of release. Gossip Girl 147,669 $5,409,921 One Tree Hill: 163,128 $5,870,977 Smallville 263,456 $9,613,509 Supernatural 302,168 $11,212,879 Hopefully, this can make up for less then stellar ratings this season. Unless I’m missing something, it looks like Supernatural is on track to selling the most DVD’s of any other CW show this year.

Here are the total sales from the first two weeks of release.

Gossip Girl 147,669 $5,409,921
One Tree Hill: 163,128 $5,870,977
Smallville 263,456 $9,613,509
Supernatural 302,168 $11,212,879

Hopefully, this can make up for less then stellar ratings this season.

]]> By: Sammy01 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-2/#comment-123603 Sammy01 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:05:23 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-123603 dexter has done so well to shift half a million copies. dexter has done so well to shift half a million copies.

]]> By: tvmegafan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-123233 tvmegafan Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:03:41 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-123233 WOW I am soooooo Happy For True Blood, its my all time favorite show and Im glad that it is sooo suscessful. The numbers are astounding! WOW I am soooooo Happy For True Blood, its my all time favorite show and Im glad that it is sooo suscessful. The numbers are astounding!

]]> By: Eric http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-123211 Eric Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:37:51 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-123211 There's no chance The Office will stick around like TB has done. The dvd sales for TB are crazy and not the normal way a TV set DVD sells. I followed DVD sales before this website and most top shows spend 3-6 weeks on the list with the really good shows spending alittle longer. TB's run is amazing. There’s no chance The Office will stick around like TB has done. The dvd sales for TB are crazy and not the normal way a TV set DVD sells. I followed DVD sales before this website and most top shows spend 3-6 weeks on the list with the really good shows spending alittle longer. TB’s run is amazing.

]]> By: Drew http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-123074 Drew Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:46:16 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-123074 What will be really interesting is seeing The Office's sales over the next few weeks. It's abut 80% of TB's (adjusted) first week sales, but what powered TB was its sheer durability on the list. The first week sales are only about a third of TB's sales, whereas most shows the opener is the majority of the sales. So, let's see if The Office drops off the list like most shows, or sticks around like TB. What will be really interesting is seeing The Office’s sales over the next few weeks. It’s abut 80% of TB’s (adjusted) first week sales, but what powered TB was its sheer durability on the list. The first week sales are only about a third of TB’s sales, whereas most shows the opener is the majority of the sales. So, let’s see if The Office drops off the list like most shows, or sticks around like TB.

]]> By: The_GodfatherSJP http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-123037 The_GodfatherSJP Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:36:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-123037 Heroes is actually way down from its first season, where it sold over 1.5 million units. Now, it's still selling well for a DVD set, but it's definitely off the pace from earlier incarnations. Add that to declining ratings, and you have an ugly picture of a fanbase eroding as time passes. Actually TVBTN guys, I think you might want to take a look at a DVD release schedule too, to compare what shows are released and how they did. Parks and Recreation was also released the same week you examined here, according to this website but there are others you could check (http://www.joblo.com/dvdclinic/release_dates.php), but it didn't even break the Top 30, so its sales are under 29k. You've also got a set of series being released last week, CSI: Miami, The Big Bang Theory, and Grey's Anatomy. Just thought it might be helpful if you wanted to look at a DVD set's competition. Heroes is actually way down from its first season, where it sold over 1.5 million units. Now, it’s still selling well for a DVD set, but it’s definitely off the pace from earlier incarnations. Add that to declining ratings, and you have an ugly picture of a fanbase eroding as time passes.

Actually TVBTN guys, I think you might want to take a look at a DVD release schedule too, to compare what shows are released and how they did. Parks and Recreation was also released the same week you examined here, according to this website but there are others you could check (http://www.joblo.com/dvdclinic/release_dates.php), but it didn’t even break the Top 30, so its sales are under 29k. You’ve also got a set of series being released last week, CSI: Miami, The Big Bang Theory, and Grey’s Anatomy. Just thought it might be helpful if you wanted to look at a DVD set’s competition.

]]> By: mark wood http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122650 mark wood Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:46:05 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122650 Well I love those Supernatural numbers. And compare that to Heroes. One a show that is budget at a little over 4 million (according to press releases last year and how they were often over budget) And Supernatural a show budget at a little over 1 million dollars. DVD revenue isn't going to pay for much of Heroes production, but it looks like its going to pay for a lot of Supernaturals. Well I love those Supernatural numbers. And compare that to Heroes.

One a show that is budget at a little over 4 million (according to press releases last year and how they were often over budget) And Supernatural a show budget at a little over 1 million dollars.

DVD revenue isn’t going to pay for much of Heroes production, but it looks like its going to pay for a lot of Supernaturals.

]]> By: Justin http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122641 Justin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:30:01 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122641 DVD sales measure obsession more than they measure total viewers (or the people who care about the show enough to buy it rather than those who watch it every week and then forget about it). A shows internet presence, as in fan sites and commenters, is probably the best indicator. DVD sales measure obsession more than they measure total viewers (or the people who care about the show enough to buy it rather than those who watch it every week and then forget about it). A shows internet presence, as in fan sites and commenters, is probably the best indicator.

]]> By: johnthemon http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122628 johnthemon Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:44:32 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122628 @ Tom, that's sound reasoning, and also with a serialized show like Heroes a lot of people just wait for the DVD rather than waiting a week between every episode. @ Tom, that’s sound reasoning, and also with a serialized show like Heroes a lot of people just wait for the DVD rather than waiting a week between every episode.

]]> By: johnthemon http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122627 johnthemon Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:43:21 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122627 funny, Two and a Half Men gets great ratings, but doesn't sell that many DVD's. Great for the Office and Heroes, not so great for Fringe, but by no means bad. funny, Two and a Half Men gets great ratings, but doesn’t sell that many DVD’s. Great for the Office and Heroes, not so great for Fringe, but by no means bad.

]]> By: The1337 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122625 The1337 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:39:13 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122625 I think procedurals like Criminal Minds have less replay value than say House or NCIS. I think procedurals like Criminal Minds have less replay value than say House or NCIS.

]]> By: jackson http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122624 jackson Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:28:59 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122624 @ tom that's a good point but I think that these shows also have more replay value. I mean do most people want to rewatch a crime show or reality show on DVD when they saw the result on TV/the internet? Most of these shows are also TV veterans with lots of seasons on DVD so it's a safe bet that the show will continue and not end with cliffhangers because it got canceled (Moonlight, Reaper) @ tom that’s a good point but I think that these shows also have more replay value.

I mean do most people want to rewatch a crime show or reality show on DVD when they saw the result on TV/the internet?

Most of these shows are also TV veterans with lots of seasons on DVD so it’s a safe bet that the show will continue and not end with cliffhangers because it got canceled (Moonlight, Reaper)

]]> By: tom http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122597 tom Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:12:09 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122597 It seems that the shows that dont get the big ratings are the ones that do better in dvd sales. Stands to reason, Missed it when it aired, catch it on dvd. It seems that the shows that dont get the big ratings are the ones that do better in dvd sales. Stands to reason, Missed it when it aired, catch it on dvd.

]]> By: Jrock http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122595 Jrock Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:49:39 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122595 The really cool thing about The Office DVDs are all the deleted scenes. They usually have about 12 minutes of deleted scenes for each episode. Some of the best scenes didn't even air and thanks to the DVDs we can watch what was left on the cutting room floor. The really cool thing about The Office DVDs are all the deleted scenes. They usually have about 12 minutes of deleted scenes for each episode. Some of the best scenes didn’t even air and thanks to the DVDs we can watch what was left on the cutting room floor.

]]> By: Boris http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122591 Boris Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:19:20 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122591 Those numbers are from the "US DVD Sales Chart." Those numbers are from the “US DVD Sales Chart.”

]]> By: Igor http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122589 Igor Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:59:38 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122589 I am interested are this dvd sales just for US or for the international market as well? I am interested are this dvd sales just for US or for the international market as well?

]]> By: Fin http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122574 Fin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:09:08 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122574 sORRY $14.6MILLION sORRY $14.6MILLION

]]> By: Fin http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122572 Fin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:08:36 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122572 Oh this is because the DVD has so far made like 13mil in sales, and 390,000 dvd sales. So hopefully the DVD will help HEROES :) Oh this is because the DVD has so far made like 13mil in sales, and 390,000 dvd sales. So hopefully the DVD will help HEROES :)

]]> By: Fin http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122571 Fin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:06:45 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122571 Well hopefully HEROES season three dvd sales will help with season three's profit losses. Well hopefully HEROES season three dvd sales will help with season three’s profit losses.

]]> By: j http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122570 j Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:06:01 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122570 I'm guessing eventually True Blood will surpass Heroes' first season. I’m guessing eventually True Blood will surpass Heroes’ first season.

]]> By: KHL http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122568 KHL Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:32:04 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122568 HBO must be making an absolute killing off of those True Blood sales. Pretty good numbers for Heroes, no? I wonder how well a TV show has to do on DVD before it starts to affect renew/cancel chances. Though it's probably a null point because any show that sold that well on DVD would already have high enough viewership ratings. HBO must be making an absolute killing off of those True Blood sales.

Pretty good numbers for Heroes, no? I wonder how well a TV show has to do on DVD before it starts to affect renew/cancel chances. Though it’s probably a null point because any show that sold that well on DVD would already have high enough viewership ratings.

]]> By: forg http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/21/the-office-dominates-tv-show-dvd-sales-fringe-a-distant-second-for-the-week-ending-91309/27980/comment-page-1/#comment-122565 forg Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:06:35 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=27980#comment-122565 Congratulations to The Office, awesome sales :) Congratulations to The Office, awesome sales :)

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