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==History==
==Titles released under the Thorn EMI label==
The company made its start in the UK in 1979 as '''EMI Videogram''', distributing videocassette titles in the United Kingdom. In 1979, Thorn Electrical Industries merged with EMI to form '''Thorn EMI'''.


In the U.S., EMI struck deals with [[Fotomat Video]] to market titles for rental, [[Time-Life Video]] for mail order titles, and Capitol Records for retail distribution. In early 1981, EMI licensed the Neil Diamond film ''The Jazz Singer'' to [[Paramount Home Media Distribution|Paramount Home Video]] for North American home video.

In late 1981, the company became '''Thorn EMI Video''', and its first titles were released in North America in late 1981. The company distributed titles by EMI Music Video and Thames Video for worldwide distribution. The company expanded into other territories beyond the UK and US, such as Australia and France.

In November 1984, the company partnered with HBO, and the U.S. arm became '''Thorn EMI/HBO Video''' and picked up distribution rights to titles by Tri-Star Pictures and Orion Pictures, of which HBO had interest in. Soon afterwards, Capitol Records had parted ways with the label.

In 1986, Cannon acquired Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, and the U.S. arm became '''HBO/Cannon Video''' and elsewhere else, '''Cannon Video''' in overseas markets. The company begin distributing home video titles by Sports Illustrated in 1986. In late 1986, HBO/Cannon gave back some titles, such as the Carolco titles, like ''Angel Heart'' and ''Extreme Prejudice'', to [[Artisan Entertainment|International Video Entertainment]] and the Cannon films, like ''Masters of the Universe'' and ''Surrender'', to [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|Warner Home Video]].

In April 1987, the company became '''HBO Video'''. The company soon begin distributing titles by Playboy Video for three years from 1988 to 1991, when it was shifted to Uni Distribution Corporation. HBO was involved in a lawsuit with [[Vestron Video]] claiming the rights to ''Hoosiers'' and ''Platoon'', and it was settled in early 1988, with HBO putting the cassettes of two movies on the market until September 1988, when the rights reverted to Vestron.

In 1990, when Time Inc. merged with Warner Communications, Warner Home Video begin marketing HBO Video product. In 1993, the company begin licensing titles from Savoy Pictures and started a sublabel '''HBO Savoy Video'''. In 1994, the company became '''HBO Home Video'''. In 1997, the company launched the '''HBO Kids Video''' label for children's releases. HBO soon shifted its focus from independent releases and begin releasing HBO's catalog of original programs.

In 2003, the company became '''HBO Video''', and in 2009, became '''HBO Home Entertainment'''. HBO transferred the manufacturing of physical products to Warner Home Video in the process, and in 2020, merged and folded into [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]].

==Titles released under the Thorn EMI label (1981-1985)==
===Original numbering system===
===Original numbering system===
*3XX: Thames
*4XX: Performing Arts
*6XX: Drama
*8XX: Music
*9XX: Horror/Sci-Fi

{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|-
| 301 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Benny_Hill_Show The Best of the Benny Hill Show, Vol. 1]''<br /><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1981 || 120 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 301 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Benny_Hill_Show Benny Hill's Video Revue]''<br /><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1981 || 120 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
|-
| 306 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Naked_Civil_Servant_(film) The Naked Civil Servant]'' || UK || 1975 || 80 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 302 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_%26_Mrs._Simpson Edward & Mrs. Simpson: Part I]''<br/><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1978 || 135 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 320 || ''The Pied Piper/Cinderella''<br /><small><small>From Cosgrove Hall Productions</small></small> || UK || 1981 || 70 min || TBD || NR || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 303 || ''Edward & Mrs. Simpson: Part II''<br/><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1978 || 135 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 601 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_on_the_Nile_(1978_film) Death on the Nile]'' || UK || 1978 || 135 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || The original Paramount Pictures logo that started the feature is intact.
| 306 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Naked_Civil_Servant_(film) The Naked Civil Servant]''<br /><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1975 || 80 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 602 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.O.S._Titanic S.O.S. Titanic]''|| UK/USA || 1979 || 98 min || Edited European theatrical version || NR || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || Presented in letterbox format at a 1.66:1 aspect ratio.<br/>Sped up by just 4.20% for a running time of 98 minutes (as opposed to this version's original 103 minutes running time).
| 319 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kenny_Everett_Video_Show The Best of the Kenny Everett Video Show]''<br/><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1978 || 104 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 603 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cruel_Sea_(1953_film) The Cruel Sea]'' || UK || 1953 || 121 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Black and white || 1981 || TBD
| 320 || ''The Pied Piper/Cinderella''<br /><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1981 || 70 min || TBD || NR || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 604 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Flew_Over_the_Cuckoo%27s_Nest_(film) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest]'' || USA || 1975 || 129 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 321 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Norman_Conquests#Television_adaptation The Norman Conquests: Table Manners]''<br/><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1977 || 108 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 605 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(1978_film) The Lord of the Rings]'' || USA || 1978 || 133 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 322 || ''The Norman Conquests: Living Together''<br/><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1977 || 93 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 606 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entertaining_Mr_Sloane_(film) Entertaining Mr. Sloane]'' || UK || 1970 || 90 min || TBD || NR || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 323 || ''The Norman Conquests: Round and Round the Garden''<br/><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1977 || 106 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 609 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-Way_Stretch Two-Way Stretch]'' || UK || 1960 || 84 min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Black and white || 1981 || TBD
| 401 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_a_Dancer I Am a Dancer]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1972 || 92 min || TBD || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
|-
| 610 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mirror_Crack%27d The Mirror Crack'd]'' || UK || 1980 || 105 min || TBD || PG || 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 601 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_on_the_Nile_(1978_film) Death on the Nile]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1978 || 135 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 ||
* The original Paramount Pictures logo that started the feature is intact.
|-
|-
| 611 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_of_Night Dead of Night]'' || UK || 1945 || 104 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Black and white || 1981 || TBD
| 602 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.O.S._Titanic S.O.S. Titanic]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK/USA || 1979 || 98 min || Edited European theatrical version || NR || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 ||
* Presented in letterbox format at a 1.66:1 aspect ratio.
* Sped up by just 4.20% for a running time of 98 minutes (as opposed to this version's original 103 minutes running time).
|-
|-
| 613 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Solstice_(1981_film) Summer Solstice]'' || USA || 1981 || 75 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 603 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cruel_Sea_(1953_film) The Cruel Sea]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1953 || 121 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
|-
| 615 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bushido_Blade The Bushido Blade]'' || UK/USA/Japan || 1981 || 92 min || US television version || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || Some copies were duplicated at VCA Teletronics.
| 604 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Flew_Over_the_Cuckoo%27s_Nest_(film) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest]''<br /><small><small>From Fantasy Films</small></small> || USA || 1975 || 129 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || January 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 801 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27t_Stop_the_Music Can't Stop the Music]'' || USA || 1980 || 117 min || TBD || PG || Panavision || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 605 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(1978_film) The Lord of the Rings]''<br /><small><small>From Fantasy Films</small></small> || USA || 1978 || 133 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || January 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 901 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_the_Earth_Caught_Fire The Day the Earth Caught Fire!]'' || UK || 1962 || 95 min || TBD || NR || Dyaliscope || 1 || N/A || Black and white || 1981 || TBD
| 606 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entertaining_Mr_Sloane_(film) Entertaining Mr. Sloane]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1970 || 90 min || TBD || NR || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || January 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 902 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scars_of_Dracula Scars of Dracula]'' || UK || 1970 || 92 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 609 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-Way_Stretch Two-Way Stretch]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1960 || 84 min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Black and white || March 1982 || TBD
|-
|-
| 903 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burning_(film) The Burning]'' || USA || 1981 || 90 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 610 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mirror_Crack%27d The Mirror Crack'd]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1980 || 105 min || TBD || PG || 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 1982 || TBD
|-
| 611 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_of_Night Dead of Night]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1945 || 104 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Black and white || March 1982 || TBD
|-
| 613 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Solstice_(1981_film) Summer Solstice]''<br /><small><small>From Boston Broadcasters</small></small> || USA || 1981 || 75 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|-
| 614 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Touch Spaced Out]''<br /><small><small>From Miramax Films</small></small> || UK || 1979 || 85 min || US edited version || R || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || September 1982 || TBD
|-
| 615 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bushido_Blade The Bushido Blade]''<br /><small><small>From Aquarius Releasing</small></small> || UK/USA/Japan || 1981 || 92 min || US television version || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 ||
* Some copies were duplicated at VCA Teletronics.
|-
| 616 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodbye,_Norma_Jean Goodbye, Norma Jean]''<br /><small><small>From Cinema Shares International Distribution</small></small> || USA || 1976 || ?? min || TBD || R || Techniscope || 1 || N/A || Color || September 1982 || TBD
|-
| 617 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Feathers_(1978_film) The Four Feathers]''<br /><small><small>From Trident Films</small></small> || UK || 1978 || 105 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || September 1982 || TBD
|-
| 618 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stud_(film) The Stud]''<br/><small><small>From Brent Walker Film Productions</small></small> || UK || 1978 || 90 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 1982 || TBD
|-
| 619 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montenegro_(film) Montenegro]''<br /><small><small>From Atlantic Releasing Corporation</small></small> || Sweden || 1981 || 97 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 1982 || TBD
|-
| 801 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27t_Stop_the_Music Can't Stop the Music]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || USA || 1980 || 117 min || TBD || PG || Panavision || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
| 807 || ''Totally Go-Go's''<br /><small><small>From Picture Music International</small></small> || TBD || 1981 || ?? min || TBD || TBD || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || July 1982 || TBD
|-
| 808 || ''Little River Band''<br /><small><small>From Picture Music International</small></small> || TBD || 19?? ||| ?? min || TBD || TBD || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || September 1982 || TBD
|-
| 901 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_the_Earth_Caught_Fire The Day the Earth Caught Fire!]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1962 || 95 min || TBD || NR || Dyaliscope || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
| 902 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scars_of_Dracula Scars of Dracula]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1970 || 92 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
| 903 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burning_(film) The Burning]''<br /><small><small>From HandMade Films</small></small> || USA || 1981 || 90 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || June 1982 || TBD
|}
|}


===New numbering system===
===New numbering system===
====1982====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
|-
| 1048 || ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' || USA || 1975 || 129 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || 1981 || TBD
| 1035 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_on_the_Nile_(1978_film) Death on the Nile]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1978 || 135 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 ||
* The original Paramount Pictures logo that started the feature is intact.
|-
| 1036 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27t_Stop_the_Music Can't Stop the Music]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || USA || 1980 || 117 min || TBD || PG || Panavision || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
| 1037 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Benny_Hill_Show Benny Hill's Video Revue]''<br /><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1981 || 120 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
| 1038 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.O.S._Titanic S.O.S. Titanic]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK/USA || 1979 || 98 min || Edited European theatrical version || NR || Matted 1.75 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 ||
* Presented in letterbox format at a 1.66:1 aspect ratio.
* Sped up by just 4.20% for a running time of 98 minutes (as opposed to this version's original 103 minutes running time).
|-
| 1039 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cruel_Sea_(1953_film) The Cruel Sea]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1953 || 121 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
| 1041 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_a_Dancer I Am a Dancer]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1972 || 92 min || TBD || G || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
| 1042 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_the_Earth_Caught_Fire The Day the Earth Caught Fire!]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1962 || 95 min || TBD || NR || Dyaliscope || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
| 1043 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scars_of_Dracula Scars of Dracula]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1970 || 92 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 15, 1981 || TBD
|-
| 1048 || ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest''<br /><small><small>From Fantasy Films</small></small> || USA || 1975 || 129 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || January 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1049 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(1978_film) The Lord of the Rings]''<br /><small><small>From Fantasy Films</small></small> || USA || 1978 || 133 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || January 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1098 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Playboy_of_the_Western_World_(film) The Playboy of the Western World]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1962 || ?? min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1105 || ''The Servant''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || USA || 1963 || 115 min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 1982 ||
* The film was not sped up at all running for 115 minutes despite the packaging claiming it ran for just 112.
** Same transfer as the [[Fotomat Video]] release.
|-
| 1108 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Final_Programme_(film) The Final Programme]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1973 || 85 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1109 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That%27ll_Be_the_Day_(film) That'll Be the Day]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1973 || ?? min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || December 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1110 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavens_Above! Heaven's Above!]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1963 || 113 min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1111 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Jim_(1957_film) Lucky Jim]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1957 || ?? min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1112 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lust_for_a_Vampire Lust for a Vampire]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1970 || 92 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1113 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_All_Right_Jack I'm All Right Jack]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1959 || 101 min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1114 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattle_of_a_Simple_Man Rattle of a Simple Man]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1964 || ?? min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1115 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winslow_Boy_(1948_film) The Winslow Boy]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1948 || ?? min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1116 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobson%27s_Choice_(1954_film) Hobson's Choice]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1954 || 102 min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1117 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_%E2%80%93_A_Suitable_Case_for_Treatment Morgan – A Suitable Case for Treatment]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1969 || 93 min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1118 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky_Galore!_(1949_film) Whisky Galore!]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1949 || ?? min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Black and white || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1119 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Return_(1980_film) The Return]''<br/><small><small>From J&M Entertainment</small></small> || USA || 1980 || ?? min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.78 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1120 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harder_They_Come The Harder They Come]''<br/><small><small>From Island Pictures</small></small> || Jamaica || 1972 || 93 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1122 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/By_Design By Design]''<br/><small><small>From Atlantic Releasing Corporation</small></small> || Canada || 1982 || ?? min || TBD || R || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1982 || TBD
|-
| 1124 || ''Below the Belt''<br/><small><small>From Atlantic Releasing Corporation</small></small> || USA || 1980 || 92 min || TBD || R || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1982 || TBD
|}
|}

====1983====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 1573 || ''[https://en.wikipeida.org/wiki/First_Blood_(film) First Blood]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || USA || 1982 || 96 min || US theatrical version || R || Panavision || 1 || N/A || Color || March 1983 || TBD
|-
| 1633 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Boys_(1983_film) Bad Boys]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || USA || 1983 || 123 min || Uncut version || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || August 1983 || TBD
|-
| 1966 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal The Dark Crystal]''<br /><small><small>From Henson Associates</small></small> || UK/USA || 1983 || 93 min || TBD || PG || Panavision || 1 || N/A || Color || October 1983 || TBD
|-
| 1977 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_of_the_Dead_(1978_film) Dawn of the Dead]''<br /><small><small>From United Film Distribution Company</small></small> || USA/Italy || 1978 || 126 min || US theatrical version || X || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || December 1983 || TBD
|-
| 2379 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Concert_for_Bangladesh_(film) The Concert for Bangladesh]''<br/><small><small>From Apple Corps</small></small> || USA/UK || 1971 || 90 min || TBD || G || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || August 1983 || TBD
|}

====1984====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 1981 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Osterman_Weekend_(film) The Osterman Weekend]''<br/><small><small>From J&M Entertainment</small></small> || USA || 1983 || 102 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || 1984 || TBD
|-
| 2186 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_the_Kid Jimmy the Kid]''<br/><small><small>From New World Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1982 || 89 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || January 1984 ||
* Original 1970 MPAA rating card intact at the end.
|-
| 2547 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Philadelphia_Experiment_(film) The Philadelphia Experiment]''<br/><small><small>From New World Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1984 || 102 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.78 || 1 || N/A || Color || October 1984 || TBD
|-
| 2722 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamscape_(1984_film) Dreamscape]''<br/><small><small>From Zupnik-Curtis Enterprises</small></small> || USA || 1984 || 99 min || TBD || PG-13 || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || December 1984 || TBD
|}

====1985====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 1573 || ''[https://en.wikipeida.org/wiki/First_Blood_(film) First Blood]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || USA || 1982 || 96 min || US theatrical version || R || Panavision || 1 || N/A || Color || May 15, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 1628 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privates_on_Parade_(film) Privates on Parade]''<br /><small><small>From HandMade Films</small></small> || UK || 1983 || 107 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 ||
* Misrated PG-13 on the cover.
|-
| 1974 || ''[https://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahler_(film) Mahler]''<br /><small><small>From the Janus Collection</small></small> || UK || 1974 || 110 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2377 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready_Steady_Go! Ready Steady Go! Vol. 2]''<br /><small><small>From Picture Music International</small></small> || UK || 1984 || 55 min || TBD || NR || PAL-I || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2535 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Terminator The Terminator]''<br /><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1984 || 108 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2716 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glitter_Dome The Glitter Dome]''<br/><small><small>From HBO Premiere Films</small></small> || USA || 1984 || 90 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || May 15, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2718 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mephisto_(1981_film) Mephisto]''<br /><small><small>From Analysis Film Releasing Corporation</small></small> || Hungary/Austria/West Germany || 1981 || 144 min || TBD || X || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2719 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slayground Slayground]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1983 || 85 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 6, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2721 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_Rock Body Rock]''<br/><small><small>From New World Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1984 || 93 min || TBD || PG-13 || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 6, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2727 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Deuces The Four Deuces]''<br/><small><small>From Cinema Shares International Distribution</small></small> || USA || 1975 || 87 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 6, 1985 ||
* The original AVCO Embassy logo that started the picture is intact.
* Original 1970 MPAA rating card intact at the end.
|-
| 2802 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falstaff_(opera) Falstaff]''<br /><small><small>From National Video Corporation</small></small> || UK || 1983 || 141 min || TBD || NR || PAL-I || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 ||
* Performed by the Royal Opera.
|-
| 2804 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_bohème La bohème]''<br /><small><small>From National Video Corporation</small></small> || UK || 1982 || 115 min || TBD || NR || PAL-I || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 ||
* Performed by the Royal Opera.
|-
| 2854 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upstairs,_Downstairs_(1971_TV_series) The Best of Upstairs, Downstairs Vol. 12]''<br /><small><small>From London Weekend Television</small></small> || UK || 1974 || 50 min || TBD || NR || PAL-I || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 ||
* Contains the episode "Facing Fearful Odds".
|-
| 2855 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upstairs,_Downstairs_(1971_TV_series) The Best of Upstairs, Downstairs Vol. 13]''<br /><small><small>From London Weekend Television</small></small> || UK || 1975 || 50 min || TBD || NR || PAL-I || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 ||
* Contains the episode "Wanted - A Good Home".
|-
| 2856 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upstairs,_Downstairs_(1971_TV_series) The Best of Upstairs, Downstairs Vol. 14]''<br /><small><small>From London Weekend Television</small></small> || UK || 1975 || 50 min || TBD || NR || PAL-I || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 ||
* Contains the episode "An Old Flame".
|-
| 2880 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashpoint_(1984_film) Flashpoint]''<br/><small><small>From Home Box Office and Silver Screen Partners</small></small> || USA || 1984 || 95 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 6, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2995 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga_Choo_Choo_(film) Chattanooga Choo Choo]''<br /><small><small>From April Fools Productions</small></small> || USA || 1984 || 102 min || TBD || PG || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 3030 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danger_Mouse_(1981_TV_series) Danger Mouse Vol. 3]''<br /><small><small>From Thames Television</small></small> || UK || 1983 || 60 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || April 10, 1985 ||
* Contains the episodes "Chicken Run", "The Four Tasks of Dangermouse", "Planet of the Cats", and "The Dream Machine".
|}

==Titles released under the Thorn EMI/HBO label (1985-1986)==
===1985===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 2853 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jigsaw_Man_(film) The Jigsaw Man]''<br /><small><small>From United Film Distribution Company</small></small> || UK || 1983 || 90 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || July 17, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2981 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mean_Season The Mean Season]''<br /><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1985 || 106 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || July 17, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2985 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_of_Silence_(1985_film) Code of Silence]''<br/><small><small>From Orion Pictures<small><small> || USA || 1985 || 100 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1985 || TBD
|-
| 2997 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadeus_(film) Amadeus]''<br/><small><small>From Orion Pictures<small><small> || USA || 1984 || 158 min || TBD || PG || Panavision || 1 || N/A || Color || September 1985 || TBD
|-
| 3167 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Yorga,_Vampire Count Yorga, Vampire]''<br /><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1970 || 90 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || July 17, 1985 || TBD
|-
| 3402 || ''Mad Bull''<br/><small><small>From Filmways Television</small></small> || USA || 1977 || 96 min || TBD || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || November 1985 || TBD
|}

===1986===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 2729 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Riders Space Riders]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1984 || 93 min || TBD || NR || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || May 14, 1986 ||
* As of 2023, this film has yet to be released on DVD and/or Blu-ray.
|-
| 2977 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Geese_II Wild Geese II]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1985 || 124 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || August 1986 || TBD
|-
| 2989 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_(film) Beer]''<br /><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1985 || 83 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 26, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 2999 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creator_(film) Creator]''<br/><small><small>From Kings Road Productions</small></small> || USA || 1985 || 108 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || January 22, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3002 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambo:_First_Blood_Part_II Rambo: First Blood Part II]''<br/><small><small>From EMI Films<small><small> || USA || 1985 || 96 min || International theatrical version || R || Panavision || 1 || N/A || Color || January 22, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3004 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howling_II:_Your_Sister_Is_a_Werewolf Howling II]''<br/><small><small>From Hemdale Film Corporation</small></small> || USA || 1985 || 91 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || April 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3007 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morons_from_Outer_Space Morons from Outer Space]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1985 || 78 min || TBD || PG-13 || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 26, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3394 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plenty_(film) Plenty]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK/USA || 1985 || 119 min || TBD || R || Panavision || 1 || N/A || Color || March 26, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3395 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Return_of_the_Living_Dead Return of the Living Dead]''<br/><small><small>From Orion Pictures<small><small> || USA || 1985 || 91 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || July 2, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3514 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossover_Dreams Crossover Dreams]''<br /><small><small>From Miramax Films</small></small> || USA || 1985 || 85 min || TBD || TBD || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || March 26, 1986 ||
* One of HBO's earliest releases of Miramax content.
|-
| 3554 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sabbath_(film) Black Sabbath]''<br /><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || Italy/France || 1963 || 99 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || March 26, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3669 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamchild Dreamchild]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1985 || 90 min || TBD || PG || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || May 14, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3671 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_of_the_Vampires Planet of the Vampires]''<br/><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || Italy/Spain || 1965 || 96 min || TBD || NR || Matted 1.66 || 1 || N/A || Color || May 14, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3672 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxie_(1985_film) Maxie]''<br/><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1985 || 98 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || May 29, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3675 || ''Harry Belafonte: Don't Stop the Carnival'' || USA || 1985 || 60 min || TBD || NR || NTSC-M || 1 || N/A || Color || May 29, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3676 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remo_Williams:_The_Adventure_Begins Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins]''<br/><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1985 || 121 min || TBD || PG-13 || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || May 14, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3712 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_Soon_the_Darkness And Soon the Darkness]''<br /><small><small>From EMI Films</small></small> || UK || 1970 || 94 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || May 14, 1986 || TBD
|-
| 3769 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F/X F/X]''<br/><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1986 || 108 min || Standard version || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || September 1986 ||
* Closing trailer reel includes a preview for the then-upcoming film, ''Three Amigos!'' (1986).
|}

==Titles released under the HBO/Cannon label (1986-1987)==
===1986===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 3769 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F/X F/X]''<br/><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1986 || 108 min || Standard version || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || Late 1986 ||
* Duplicated by [[Technicolor Video Services|VCA/Technicolor]].
* Same master as the September 1986 issue, except this issue uses the HBO/Cannon Video opening logo.
|}

===1987===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 9959 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Creeps Night of the Creeps]''<br /><small><small>From Tri-Star Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1986 || 89 min || TBD || R || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || April 22, 1987 || TBD
|}

==Titles released under the HBO label (1987-)==
===1987===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Catalog number !! Title !! Country of origin !! Original year !! Length !! Version !! MPAA rating !! Film format !! Tape count !! Tape break placement (if applicable) !! Color !! Released !! Note(s)
|-
| 0007 || ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Amigos ¡Three Amigos!]''<br /><small><small>From Orion Pictures</small></small> || USA || 1986 || 105 min || TBD || PG || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || August 5, 1987 || TBD
|}

===1988===
===1989===
===1990===
===1991===
===1992===
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==See also==
* [[Comprehensive catalog of HBO Home Entertainment releases]]
* [[List of HBO Home Entertainment trailer reels]]
* [[List of HBO Home Entertainment budget-priced releases]]

Latest revision as of 08:56, 10 May 2024

History[edit]

The company made its start in the UK in 1979 as EMI Videogram, distributing videocassette titles in the United Kingdom. In 1979, Thorn Electrical Industries merged with EMI to form Thorn EMI.

In the U.S., EMI struck deals with Fotomat Video to market titles for rental, Time-Life Video for mail order titles, and Capitol Records for retail distribution. In early 1981, EMI licensed the Neil Diamond film The Jazz Singer to Paramount Home Video for North American home video.

In late 1981, the company became Thorn EMI Video, and its first titles were released in North America in late 1981. The company distributed titles by EMI Music Video and Thames Video for worldwide distribution. The company expanded into other territories beyond the UK and US, such as Australia and France.

In November 1984, the company partnered with HBO, and the U.S. arm became Thorn EMI/HBO Video and picked up distribution rights to titles by Tri-Star Pictures and Orion Pictures, of which HBO had interest in. Soon afterwards, Capitol Records had parted ways with the label.

In 1986, Cannon acquired Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, and the U.S. arm became HBO/Cannon Video and elsewhere else, Cannon Video in overseas markets. The company begin distributing home video titles by Sports Illustrated in 1986. In late 1986, HBO/Cannon gave back some titles, such as the Carolco titles, like Angel Heart and Extreme Prejudice, to International Video Entertainment and the Cannon films, like Masters of the Universe and Surrender, to Warner Home Video.

In April 1987, the company became HBO Video. The company soon begin distributing titles by Playboy Video for three years from 1988 to 1991, when it was shifted to Uni Distribution Corporation. HBO was involved in a lawsuit with Vestron Video claiming the rights to Hoosiers and Platoon, and it was settled in early 1988, with HBO putting the cassettes of two movies on the market until September 1988, when the rights reverted to Vestron.

In 1990, when Time Inc. merged with Warner Communications, Warner Home Video begin marketing HBO Video product. In 1993, the company begin licensing titles from Savoy Pictures and started a sublabel HBO Savoy Video. In 1994, the company became HBO Home Video. In 1997, the company launched the HBO Kids Video label for children's releases. HBO soon shifted its focus from independent releases and begin releasing HBO's catalog of original programs.

In 2003, the company became HBO Video, and in 2009, became HBO Home Entertainment. HBO transferred the manufacturing of physical products to Warner Home Video in the process, and in 2020, merged and folded into Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Titles released under the Thorn EMI label (1981-1985)[edit]

Original numbering system[edit]

  • 3XX: Thames
  • 4XX: Performing Arts
  • 6XX: Drama
  • 8XX: Music
  • 9XX: Horror/Sci-Fi
Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
301 Benny Hill's Video Revue
From Thames Television		 UK 1981 120 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981 TBD
302 Edward & Mrs. Simpson: Part I
From Thames Television		 UK 1978 135 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD
303 Edward & Mrs. Simpson: Part II
From Thames Television		 UK 1978 135 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD
306 The Naked Civil Servant
From Thames Television		 UK 1975 80 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD
319 The Best of the Kenny Everett Video Show
From Thames Television		 UK 1978 104 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD
320 The Pied Piper/Cinderella
From Thames Television		 UK 1981 70 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD
321 The Norman Conquests: Table Manners
From Thames Television		 UK 1977 108 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD
322 The Norman Conquests: Living Together
From Thames Television		 UK 1977 93 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD
323 The Norman Conquests: Round and Round the Garden
From Thames Television		 UK 1977 106 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD
401 I Am a Dancer
From EMI Films		 UK 1972 92 min TBD G Academy 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981 TBD
601 Death on the Nile
From EMI Films		 UK 1978 135 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981
  • The original Paramount Pictures logo that started the feature is intact.
602 S.O.S. Titanic
From EMI Films		 UK/USA 1979 98 min Edited European theatrical version NR Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981
  • Presented in letterbox format at a 1.66:1 aspect ratio.
  • Sped up by just 4.20% for a running time of 98 minutes (as opposed to this version's original 103 minutes running time).
603 The Cruel Sea
From EMI Films		 UK 1953 121 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Black and white November 15, 1981 TBD
604 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
From Fantasy Films		 USA 1975 129 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color January 1982 TBD
605 The Lord of the Rings
From Fantasy Films		 USA 1978 133 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color January 1982 TBD
606 Entertaining Mr. Sloane
From EMI Films		 UK 1970 90 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color January 1982 TBD
609 Two-Way Stretch
From EMI Films		 UK 1960 84 min TBD NR Matted 1.66 1 N/A Black and white March 1982 TBD
610 The Mirror Crack'd
From EMI Films		 UK 1980 105 min TBD PG 1.85 1 N/A Color March 1982 TBD
611 Dead of Night
From EMI Films		 UK 1945 104 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Black and white March 1982 TBD
613 Summer Solstice
From Boston Broadcasters		 USA 1981 75 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD
614 Spaced Out
From Miramax Films		 UK 1979 85 min US edited version R Academy 1 N/A Color September 1982 TBD
615 The Bushido Blade
From Aquarius Releasing		 UK/USA/Japan 1981 92 min US television version NR Academy 1 N/A Color June 1982
  • Some copies were duplicated at VCA Teletronics.
616 Goodbye, Norma Jean
From Cinema Shares International Distribution		 USA 1976 ?? min TBD R Techniscope 1 N/A Color September 1982 TBD
617 The Four Feathers
From Trident Films		 UK 1978 105 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color September 1982 TBD
618 The Stud
From Brent Walker Film Productions		 UK 1978 90 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color September 1982 TBD
619 Montenegro
From Atlantic Releasing Corporation		 Sweden 1981 97 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color September 1982 TBD
801 Can't Stop the Music
From EMI Films		 USA 1980 117 min TBD PG Panavision 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981 TBD
807 Totally Go-Go's
From Picture Music International		 TBD 1981 ?? min TBD TBD TBD 1 N/A Color July 1982 TBD
808 Little River Band
From Picture Music International		 TBD 19?? ?? min TBD TBD TBD 1 N/A Color September 1982 TBD
901 The Day the Earth Caught Fire!
From EMI Films		 UK 1962 95 min TBD NR Dyaliscope 1 N/A Black and white November 15, 1981 TBD
902 Scars of Dracula
From EMI Films		 UK 1970 92 min TBD R Matted 1.66 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981 TBD
903 The Burning
From HandMade Films		 USA 1981 90 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color June 1982 TBD

New numbering system[edit]

1982[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
1035 Death on the Nile
From EMI Films		 UK 1978 135 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981
  • The original Paramount Pictures logo that started the feature is intact.
1036 Can't Stop the Music
From EMI Films		 USA 1980 117 min TBD PG Panavision 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981 TBD
1037 Benny Hill's Video Revue
From Thames Television		 UK 1981 120 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981 TBD
1038 S.O.S. Titanic
From EMI Films		 UK/USA 1979 98 min Edited European theatrical version NR Matted 1.75 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981
  • Presented in letterbox format at a 1.66:1 aspect ratio.
  • Sped up by just 4.20% for a running time of 98 minutes (as opposed to this version's original 103 minutes running time).
1039 The Cruel Sea
From EMI Films		 UK 1953 121 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Black and white November 15, 1981 TBD
1041 I Am a Dancer
From EMI Films		 UK 1972 92 min TBD G Academy 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981 TBD
1042 The Day the Earth Caught Fire!
From EMI Films		 UK 1962 95 min TBD NR Dyaliscope 1 N/A Black and white November 15, 1981 TBD
1043 Scars of Dracula
From EMI Films		 UK 1970 92 min TBD R Matted 1.66 1 N/A Color November 15, 1981 TBD
1048 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
From Fantasy Films		 USA 1975 129 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color January 1982 TBD
1049 The Lord of the Rings
From Fantasy Films		 USA 1978 133 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color January 1982 TBD
1098 The Playboy of the Western World
From EMI Films		 UK 1962 ?? min TBD NR Matted 1.66 1 N/A Black and white November 1982 TBD
1105 The Servant
From EMI Films		 USA 1963 115 min TBD NR Matted 1.66 1 N/A Color October 1982
  • The film was not sped up at all running for 115 minutes despite the packaging claiming it ran for just 112.
1108 The Final Programme
From EMI Films		 UK 1973 85 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color November 1982 TBD
1109 That'll Be the Day
From EMI Films		 UK 1973 ?? min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color December 1982 TBD
1110 Heaven's Above!
From EMI Films		 UK 1963 113 min TBD NR Matted 1.66 1 N/A Black and white November 1982 TBD
1111 Lucky Jim
From EMI Films		 UK 1957 ?? min TBD NR Matted 1.85 1 N/A Black and white November 1982 TBD
1112 Lust for a Vampire
From EMI Films		 UK 1970 92 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color November 1982 TBD
1113 I'm All Right Jack
From EMI Films		 UK 1959 101 min TBD NR Matted 1.66 1 N/A Black and white November 1982 TBD
1114 Rattle of a Simple Man
From EMI Films		 UK 1964 ?? min TBD NR Matted 1.66 1 N/A Black and white November 1982 TBD
1115 The Winslow Boy
From EMI Films		 UK 1948 ?? min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Black and white November 1982 TBD
1116 Hobson's Choice
From EMI Films		 UK 1954 102 min TBD NR Matted 1.66 1 N/A Black and white November 1982 TBD
1117 Morgan – A Suitable Case for Treatment
From EMI Films		 UK 1969 93 min TBD NR Matted 1.66 1 N/A Black and white November 1982 TBD
1118 Whisky Galore!
From EMI Films		 UK 1949 ?? min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Black and white November 1982 TBD
1119 The Return
From J&M Entertainment		 USA 1980 ?? min TBD NR Matted 1.78 1 N/A Color November 1982 TBD
1120 The Harder They Come
From Island Pictures		 Jamaica 1972 93 min TBD R Matted 1.66 1 N/A Color November 1982 TBD
1122 By Design
From Atlantic Releasing Corporation		 Canada 1982 ?? min TBD R TBD 1 N/A Color November 1982 TBD
1124 Below the Belt
From Atlantic Releasing Corporation		 USA 1980 92 min TBD R TBD 1 N/A Color November 1982 TBD

1983[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
1573 First Blood
From EMI Films		 USA 1982 96 min US theatrical version R Panavision 1 N/A Color March 1983 TBD
1633 Bad Boys
From EMI Films		 USA 1983 123 min Uncut version R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color August 1983 TBD
1966 The Dark Crystal
From Henson Associates		 UK/USA 1983 93 min TBD PG Panavision 1 N/A Color October 1983 TBD
1977 Dawn of the Dead
From United Film Distribution Company		 USA/Italy 1978 126 min US theatrical version X Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color December 1983 TBD
2379 The Concert for Bangladesh
From Apple Corps		 USA/UK 1971 90 min TBD G TBD 1 N/A Color August 1983 TBD

1984[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
1981 The Osterman Weekend
From J&M Entertainment		 USA 1983 102 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color 1984 TBD
2186 Jimmy the Kid
From New World Pictures		 USA 1982 89 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color January 1984
  • Original 1970 MPAA rating card intact at the end.
2547 The Philadelphia Experiment
From New World Pictures		 USA 1984 102 min TBD PG Matted 1.78 1 N/A Color October 1984 TBD
2722 Dreamscape
From Zupnik-Curtis Enterprises		 USA 1984 99 min TBD PG-13 Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color December 1984 TBD

1985[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
1573 First Blood
From EMI Films		 USA 1982 96 min US theatrical version R Panavision 1 N/A Color May 15, 1985 TBD
1628 Privates on Parade
From HandMade Films		 UK 1983 107 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985
  • Misrated PG-13 on the cover.
1974 Mahler
From the Janus Collection		 UK 1974 110 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985 TBD
2377 Ready Steady Go! Vol. 2
From Picture Music International		 UK 1984 55 min TBD NR PAL-I 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985 TBD
2535 The Terminator
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1984 108 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985 TBD
2716 The Glitter Dome
From HBO Premiere Films		 USA 1984 90 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color May 15, 1985 TBD
2718 Mephisto
From Analysis Film Releasing Corporation		 Hungary/Austria/West Germany 1981 144 min TBD X Matted 1.66 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985 TBD
2719 Slayground
From EMI Films		 UK 1983 85 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color March 6, 1985 TBD
2721 Body Rock
From New World Pictures		 USA 1984 93 min TBD PG-13 Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color March 6, 1985 TBD
2727 The Four Deuces
From Cinema Shares International Distribution		 USA 1975 87 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color March 6, 1985
  • The original AVCO Embassy logo that started the picture is intact.
  • Original 1970 MPAA rating card intact at the end.
2802 Falstaff
From National Video Corporation		 UK 1983 141 min TBD NR PAL-I 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985
  • Performed by the Royal Opera.
2804 La bohème
From National Video Corporation		 UK 1982 115 min TBD NR PAL-I 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985
  • Performed by the Royal Opera.
2854 The Best of Upstairs, Downstairs Vol. 12
From London Weekend Television		 UK 1974 50 min TBD NR PAL-I 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985
  • Contains the episode "Facing Fearful Odds".
2855 The Best of Upstairs, Downstairs Vol. 13
From London Weekend Television		 UK 1975 50 min TBD NR PAL-I 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985
  • Contains the episode "Wanted - A Good Home".
2856 The Best of Upstairs, Downstairs Vol. 14
From London Weekend Television		 UK 1975 50 min TBD NR PAL-I 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985
  • Contains the episode "An Old Flame".
2880 Flashpoint
From Home Box Office and Silver Screen Partners		 USA 1984 95 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color March 6, 1985 TBD
2995 Chattanooga Choo Choo
From April Fools Productions		 USA 1984 102 min TBD PG TBD 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985 TBD
3030 Danger Mouse Vol. 3
From Thames Television		 UK 1983 60 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color April 10, 1985
  • Contains the episodes "Chicken Run", "The Four Tasks of Dangermouse", "Planet of the Cats", and "The Dream Machine".

Titles released under the Thorn EMI/HBO label (1985-1986)[edit]

1985[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
2853 The Jigsaw Man
From United Film Distribution Company		 UK 1983 90 min TBD PG Matted 1.66 1 N/A Color July 17, 1985 TBD
2981 The Mean Season
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1985 106 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color July 17, 1985 TBD
2985 Code of Silence
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1985 100 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color November 1985 TBD
2997 Amadeus
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1984 158 min TBD PG Panavision 1 N/A Color September 1985 TBD
3167 Count Yorga, Vampire
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1970 90 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color July 17, 1985 TBD
3402 Mad Bull
From Filmways Television		 USA 1977 96 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color November 1985 TBD

1986[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
2729 Space Riders
From EMI Films		 UK 1984 93 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color May 14, 1986
  • As of 2023, this film has yet to be released on DVD and/or Blu-ray.
2977 Wild Geese II
From EMI Films		 UK 1985 124 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color August 1986 TBD
2989 Beer
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1985 83 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color March 26, 1986 TBD
2999 Creator
From Kings Road Productions		 USA 1985 108 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color January 22, 1986 TBD
3002 Rambo: First Blood Part II
From EMI Films		 USA 1985 96 min International theatrical version R Panavision 1 N/A Color January 22, 1986 TBD
3004 Howling II
From Hemdale Film Corporation		 USA 1985 91 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color April 1986 TBD
3007 Morons from Outer Space
From EMI Films		 UK 1985 78 min TBD PG-13 Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color March 26, 1986 TBD
3394 Plenty
From EMI Films		 UK/USA 1985 119 min TBD R Panavision 1 N/A Color March 26, 1986 TBD
3395 Return of the Living Dead
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1985 91 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color July 2, 1986 TBD
3514 Crossover Dreams
From Miramax Films		 USA 1985 85 min TBD TBD TBD 1 N/A Color March 26, 1986
  • One of HBO's earliest releases of Miramax content.
3554 Black Sabbath
From Orion Pictures		 Italy/France 1963 99 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color March 26, 1986 TBD
3669 Dreamchild
From EMI Films		 UK 1985 90 min TBD PG TBD 1 N/A Color May 14, 1986 TBD
3671 Planet of the Vampires
From Orion Pictures		 Italy/Spain 1965 96 min TBD NR Matted 1.66 1 N/A Color May 14, 1986 TBD
3672 Maxie
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1985 98 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color May 29, 1986 TBD
3675 Harry Belafonte: Don't Stop the Carnival USA 1985 60 min TBD NR NTSC-M 1 N/A Color May 29, 1986 TBD
3676 Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1985 121 min TBD PG-13 Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color May 14, 1986 TBD
3712 And Soon the Darkness
From EMI Films		 UK 1970 94 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color May 14, 1986 TBD
3769 F/X
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1986 108 min Standard version R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color September 1986
  • Closing trailer reel includes a preview for the then-upcoming film, Three Amigos! (1986).

Titles released under the HBO/Cannon label (1986-1987)[edit]

1986[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
3769 F/X
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1986 108 min Standard version R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color Late 1986
  • Duplicated by VCA/Technicolor.
  • Same master as the September 1986 issue, except this issue uses the HBO/Cannon Video opening logo.

1987[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
9959 Night of the Creeps
From Tri-Star Pictures		 USA 1986 89 min TBD R Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color April 22, 1987 TBD

Titles released under the HBO label (1987-)[edit]

1987[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
0007 ¡Three Amigos!
From Orion Pictures		 USA 1986 105 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color August 5, 1987 TBD

1988[edit]

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1994[edit]

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2004[edit]

2005[edit]

See also[edit]

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