News Summary: Fox sells digital movie before DVD

Published September 19, 2012 12:28am ET



3-WEEK JUMP: 20th Century Fox has begun selling digital versions of the sci-fi thriller “Prometheus” three weeks ahead of the movie’s release on Blu-ray and DVD.

MOVIE OWNERSHIP: The move is a reflection of the industry’s effort to promote the concept of movie ownership on digital platforms.

DIGITAL CAMPAIGN: “Prometheus” is now on sale through iTunes, Amazon.com and Google’s Play store for about $15. Fox said it will push digital movie sales this way in a campaign it is calling “Digital HD.”