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==History==
PolyGram was first involved in videocassettes in 1979 when Spectrum pacted with [[Thorn EMI Video UK|Thorn EMI Video]] to market and distribute videocassettes until early 1981. In 1981, after its deal with Thorn EMI expired, PolyGram Records formed '''PolyGram Video''', which was headed by Goetz Kiso, and launched the '''Spectrum''' brand with 70 titles in the United Kingdom. It was gradually expanded beyond music with its cartoons, and films, some of them were produced by PolyGram Pictures. In late 1982, the company formed '''PolyGram Music Video''' to handle the conceptualization of 10-12 programs.
The company gradually expanded worldwide, becoming an international home video player, along the likes of Virgin, Thorn EMI, VCL, [[Vestron Video]], [[Media Home Entertainment]] and [[Nelson Entertainment|Embassy Home Entertainment]]. In North America, the movie library PolyGram is distributing in other regions is initially distributed by [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment|MCA Videocassette]] (later [[Vestron Video]]) and [[Embassy Home Entertainment]], and the music videos distributed by [[Sony Video Software]], while the remaining, including music videos, and the feature ''Six Weeks'', were marketed and distributed by [[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment|RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video]]. Laserdiscs of music videos were generally handled by [[Geneon Entertainment USA|Pioneer Artists]], and CEDs were generally distributed by [[RCA SelectaVision]].
In 1986, PolyGram and Heron Communications formed the joint venture '''Channel 5''' to market videos in the UK, while the PolyGram Video name continued in other countries. In 1987, after years of licensing titles to other companies in North America, PolyGram Music Video went onto its own, marketing music videos on its label, which was distributed by PolyGram Distribution. In Australia, PolyGram partnered with Hoyts to market-sell through videos in Australia under the '''Hoyts PolyGram Video''' name. In 1988, the '''Spectrum''' name was revived by Channel 5 as a budget label.
In 1991, the company expanded to market titles beyond music, and the US arm was renamed to '''PolyGram Video'''. All the other joint ventures in the UK and Australia with Heron and Hoyts were dissolved and renamed under the '''PolyGram Video''' umbrella. The Spectrum line was replaced by the 4 Front Video budget label in the UK. In 1992, PolyGram bought out Vision Video from GE Capital and became a budget label, and the Island Video Arts label were folded. PolyGram's US operations hit big with the release of the animated series ''X-Men'', which became a success. Also that year, the company picked up the rights to NFL Films titles from [[Media Home Entertainment]].
In 1993, it begin distributing titles by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, as well as securing the video rights to ''Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers''. In 1994, after losing the rights to ''Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers'' to A*Vision Entertainment, PolyGram secured the home video rights to ''Thunderbirds''. Also that year, the company launched '''Manga Entertainment''' to handle anime releases.
In 1997, the company expanded to produce DVD releases. In 1998, it secured distribution of NBA's titles, replacing longtime distributor 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, and also distributed MLB's titles for the mass market.
In 1999, when PolyGram was sold to Seagram, PolyGram Video was renamed to '''Universal Studios Home Video''', except for North America, which the U.S. division was sold to USA Networks, and it was renamed under the '''USA Home Entertainment''' moniker. After that, Manga Entertainment was shifted to [[Palm Pictures]]. In late 1999, the company picked up distribution of NHL's titles, replacing Fox. Most of PolyGram's titles were shifted to [[MGM Home Entertainment]] and [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment|Universal Studios Home Video]].
Over time, USA gradually lost its sports licenses. In 2001, MLB lost its distribution rights from USA to QVC and the following year, the licenses for NFL, NHL and NBA to [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|Warner Home Video]]. In 2002, USA was folded into Universal, following Vivendi's acquisition of USA Networks.
==As PolyGram Music Video==
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! 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)
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| 800 633 881-3 || ''Macross Plus Part 1''<br /><small><small>From Palm Pictures and Manga Entertainment</small></small> || Japan/USA || 1994 || 40 min || English dubbed version || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || February 28, 1995 || TBD
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| 800 633 887-3 || ''Appleseed''<br /><small><small>From Palm Pictures and Manga Entertainment</small></small> || Japan/UK || 1988 || 71 min || English dubbed version || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || February 28, 1995 || TBD
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| 800 634 797-3 || ''Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise''<br /><small><small>From Palm Pictures and Manga Entertainment</small></small> || Japan/USA || 1987 || 124 min || English dubbed version || NR || Matted 1.85 || 1 || N/A || Color || June 20, 1995 || TBD
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| 800 634 813-3 || ''Ninja Scroll''<br /><small><small>From Palm Pictures and Manga Entertainment</small></small> || Japan/USA || 1993 || 94 min || English dubbed version || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 20, 1995 || TBD
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| 800 636 447-3 || ''Ninja Scroll''<br /><small><small>From Palm Pictures and Manga Entertainment</small></small> || Japan/Spain || 1993 || 94 min || Spanish dubbed version || NR || Academy || 1 || N/A || Color || June 20, 1995 || TBD
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! 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)
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| 440 047 835-3 || ''The Game'' || USA || 1997 || 128 min || TBD || R || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || February 17, 1998 ||
* THX certified.
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| 440 055 457-3 || ''Barney's Great Adventure: The Movie'' || USA || 1998 || 76 min || TBD || G || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || September 1, 1998 ||
* Compatible with Microsoft ActiMates Barney.
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| 440 055 533-3 || ''The Land Girls'' || USA || 1998 || 111 min || TBD || R || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || November 17, 1998 ||
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! 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)
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| 440 058 275-3 || ''What Dreams May Come'' || USA || 1998 || 114 min || TBD || PG-13 || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || March 9, 1999 ||
* THX certified.
* Earlier prints and the screener VHS mistakenly use the R rating on the label. The same mistake was made on the screener VHS cover.
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==As USA Home Entertainment==
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! 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)
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| 440 061 003-3 || ''Detour'' || USA || 1999 || 93 min || TBD || R || TBD || 1 || N/A || Color || October 5, 1999 ||
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==See also==
* [[Comprehensive catalog of USA Home Entertainment releases]]
* [[List of USA Home Entertainment trailer reels]]
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