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In 1982, the relationship with RCA extended, so the U.S. arm became '''RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video'''. In 1985, two labels '''MusicVision''' for music titles, and '''Magic Window''' for children's titles, were launched. Around the time, RCA/Columbia released titles from RCA's sister company, RCA Video Productions. In the late 1980s, the company began licensing a select number of titles to GoodTimes Home Video for budget distribution. In 1988, after Columbia Pictures Entertainment was formed, Tri-Star Video was merged into RCA/Columbia before releasing any titles.
In 1982, the relationship with RCA extended, so the U.S. arm became '''RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video'''. In 1985, two labels '''MusicVision''' for music titles, and '''Magic Window''' for children's titles, were launched. Around the time, RCA/Columbia released titles from RCA's sister company, RCA Video Productions. In the late 1980s, the company began licensing a select number of titles to GoodTimes Home Video for budget distribution. In 1988, after Columbia Pictures Entertainment was formed, Tri-Star Video was merged into RCA/Columbia before releasing any titles.


In 1989, the company acquired distribution rights to Trans World Entertainment's product. In 1991, after GE sued Sony Corporation, the company became '''Columbia TriStar Home Video''' and absorbed Sony-owned SVS as well. The company later began distributing product from New Line Home Video, until Turner purchased the studio. In 1993, the company purchased the mass-market distribution rights to National Geographic's titles.
In 1989, the company acquired distribution rights to Trans World Entertainment's product. In 1991, after GE sued Sony Corporation, the company became '''Columbia TriStar Home Video''' and Sony-owned SVS became CTHV's sub-division. The company later began distributing product from New Line Home Video, until Turner purchased the studio. In 1993, the company purchased the mass-market distribution rights to National Geographic's titles.


In 1995, Columbia TriStar launched the Columbia TriStar Family Collection. In 1997, the company entered the DVD market. In Q1 2001, it became '''Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment'''.
In 1995, Columbia TriStar launched the Columbia TriStar Family Collection. In 1997, the company entered the DVD market. In Q1 2001, it became '''Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment'''.
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