Abba cheers us up this Christmas! New figures released today by the British Video Association, using data provided by the Official Charts Company, show that the home entertainment market is alive and kicking, despite difficult trading conditions across the entire retail sector. The surge in sales of Blu-ray discs was driven by a strong performance throughout the year, credit crunch notwithstanding.
New figures on the home entertainment market released today by the British Video Association using data from the Official Charts Company reveal that Blu-ray Disc sales continue to rise despite the recession biting the sector as a whole in the first half of the year.
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The release of the Dark Knight (Warner Home Video), Hellboy II (Universal Pictures) and Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Icon) on Blu-ray yesterday (8th December 2008) gave Christmas shoppers the opportunity to indulge in high definition heaven.
New figures reveal that the film and home entertainment industry is experiencing record sales as the British public opt for a cosy night in with a video or a trip to the cinema to beat the economic blues. 
