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In 1978, MCA made its foray onto home video, by launching '''MCA DiscoVision'''. In addition to DiscoVision, several other companies licensed out the format to MCA, most notably Disney, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros.
In 1980, after the success of DiscoVision, the company formed its own home video label, '''MCA Videocassette Inc.''' to release titles for the VHS and Betamax formats. In 1982, the company launched '''MCA Videodisc Inc.''' from the ashes of DiscoVision, initially releasing titles for the Laserdisc, and licensed out titles
In 1983, MCA Videocassette, and MCA Videodisc were merged to become '''MCA Home Video''', and the two brand names have been phased out. Also, the company picked up distribution rights to product from third-party companies, such as Price/Stern/Sloan and Cineplex Odeon Films. In 1986, the company expanded by signing distribution agreements with Kartes Video Communications, GoodTimes Home Video and Image Entertainment to release titles for distribution.
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