Goodfellas (1990)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $46,743,809Details
International Box Office $359,674Details
Worldwide Box Office $47,103,483
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,368,901 (13.6% of total gross)
Legs:7.34 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$25,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.9 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,070 opening theaters/1,328 max. theaters, 6.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $119,485,035

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Hulu:Hulu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 19th, 1990 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: October 19th, 1990 (Wide) (Australia)
January 20th, 2017 (Limited), released as Goodfellas (Re: 2017) (United Kingdom)
October 8th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand)
November 27th, 2020 (Wide) (Netherlands)
April 13th, 2023 (Special Engagement), released as Buenos Muchachos (Mexico)
... Show all releases
Video Release: March 26th, 1997 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 146 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Rain Man
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Keywords: Mafia, Epilogue, Voiceover/Narration, Biography, Film Noir, Crime Drama, 1991 Oscars Best Picture Nominee
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 36th Weekend 21 $306,621 May 24, 1991 250
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 179 $5,165,085 Oct 5, 1990 19
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 137 $13,830,680 Oct 5, 1990 19

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 21, 1990 1 $6,368,901   1,070 $5,952   $6,448,400 1
Sep 28, 1990 2 $5,881,427 -8% 1,291 $4,556   $17,014,336 2
Oct 5, 1990 5 $5,165,085 -12% 1,328 $3,889   $22,179,421 3
Oct 12, 1990 5 $3,697,188 -28% 1,318 $2,805   $27,098,518 4
Oct 19, 1990 9 $2,524,102 -32% 1,269 $1,989   $30,756,734 5
Oct 26, 1990 11 $1,762,492 -30% 894 $1,971   $33,427,969 6
Apr 12, 1991 24 $286,080   282 $1,014   $45,164,812 30
Apr 19, 1991 33 $205,821 -28% 277 $743   $45,479,384 31
May 24, 1991 25 $306,621   292 $1,050   $46,261,759 36

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 21, 1990 1 $11,053,410   1,070 $10,330   $11,132,909 2
Sep 28, 1990 3 $5,881,427 -47% 1,291 $4,556   $17,014,336 3
Oct 5, 1990 5 $6,386,994 +9% 1,328 $4,809   $23,401,330 4
Oct 12, 1990 5 $4,831,302 -24% 1,318 $3,666   $28,232,632 5
Oct 19, 1990 9 $3,432,845 -29% 1,269 $2,705   $31,665,477 6
Apr 12, 1991 24 $394,831   282 $1,400   $45,273,563 31

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 10/19/1990 $0 0 28 37 $248,685 12/29/2020
Mexico 4/13/2023 $0000$0
Netherlands 11/27/2020 $38,014 91 91 141 $75,793 10/19/2022
New Zealand 10/8/2020 $0 0 1 3 $1,658 5/9/2022
United Kingdom 1/20/2017 $33,538 34 34 34 $33,538 1/26/2017
 
International Total$359,674 10/19/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Nov 29, 20091568,873 68,873$686,215$686,215662

Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News.

For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.

We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by the Digital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.

Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.

Leading Cast

Robert De Niro James Conway
Ray Liotta Henry Hill
Joe Pesci Tommy DeVito

Supporting Cast

Lorraine Bracco Karen Hill
Paul Sorvino Paul Cicero
Frank Sivero Frankie Carbone
Tony Darrow Sonny Bunz
Mike Starr Frenchy
Frank Vincent Billy Batts
Chuck Low Morris Kessler
Frank Dileo Tuddy Cicero
Gina Mastrogiacomo Janice Rossi
Catherine Scorsese Tommy's Mother
Charles Scorsese Vinnie
Suzanne Shepherd Karen's Mother
Margo Winkler Belle Kessler
Welker White Lois Byrd
Julie Garfield Mickey Conway
Christopher Serrone Young Henry
Elaine Kagan Henry's Mother
Beau Starr Mr. Hill, Henry's Father
Robbie Vinton Bobbie Vinton
Johnny Williams Johnny Roastbeef
Daniel P Conte Dr. Dan
Tony Conforti Tony
Frank Pellegrino Johnny Dio
Ronald Maccone Ronnie
Tony Sirico Tony Stacks
Joe D'Onofrio Young Tommy DeVito
Steve Forleo City Detective
Richard Dioguardi City Detective
Frank Adonis Anthony Stabile
John Manca Nickey Eyes
Joseph Bono Mikey Franzese
Katherine Wallach Diane
Mark Evan Jacobs Bruce
Angela Pietropinto Cicero's wife
Marianne Leone Tuddy's wife
Marie Michaels Mrs Carbone
Lo Nardo Frenchy's wife
Melissa Prophet Angie
Susan Varon Susan
Elizabeth Whitcraft Tommy's Girlfriend at Copa
Clem Caserta Joe Buddha
Fran McGee Johnny Roastbeef's wife
Paul Herman Dealer
Edward McDonald Himself
Edward Hayes Defense attorney
Danielle Barbosa Young Henry's sister
Gina Mattia Young Henry's sister
Joel Calendrillo Young Henry's Older Brother
Anthony Valentin Young Michael
Edward D Murphy Liquor Cop
Michael Citriniti Liquor Cop
Peter Hock Mailman
Erasmus C Alfano Barbeque Wiseguy
John DiBenedetto Bleeding Man
Manny Alfaro Gambling Doorman
Thomas Lowry Hijacked Driver
Margaret Smith School Guard
Richard Mullally Cop
Frank Albanese Mob Lawyer
Paul McIssac Judge-1956
Bob Golub Truck Driver at Diner
Lou Eppolito Fat Andy
Tony Lip Frankie the Wop
Mikey Black Freddy NO Nose
Peter Cicale Pete the Killer
Anthony Powers Jimmy Two Times
Pastore Vinny Man with Coatrack
Anthony Alessandro Henry's 60's Crew
Victor Colicchio Henry's 60's Crew
Mike Contessa Cicero's 60's Crew
Philip Suriano Cicero's 60's Crew
Paul Mougey Terrorized Waiter
Norman Barbera Bouncer
Anthony Polemeni Copa Captain
James Quattrochi Henry Greeter
Lawrence Sacco Henry Greeter
Dino Laudicina Henry Greeter
Thomas E Camuti Mr Tony Hood
Andrew Scudiero Mr Tony Hood
Irving Welser Copa Announcer
Jesse Kirtzman Beach Club Waiter
Russell Halley Bruce's Brother
Spencer Bradley Bruce's Brother
Bob Altman Karen's Dad
Joanna Bennett Marie
Gayle Lewis Marie
Gaetano Lisi Paul
Luke Walter Truck Driver
Ed Deacy Detective Deacy
Larry Silvestri Detective Silvestri
Johnny Cha Cha Ciarcia Batts' Crew
Vito Picone Vito
Janis Corsair Vito's Girlfriend
Frank Aquilino Batts' Crew
Lisa Dapolito Lisa
Michael Calandrino Godfather at Table
Vito Antuofermo Prizefighter
Vito Balsamo Henry's 70s Crew
Peter Fain Henry's 70s Crew
Gaetano LoGiudice Henry's 70s Crew
Garry Blackwood Henry's 70s Crew
Nicole Burdette Carone's Girlfriend
Stella Kietel Henry's Older Child, Judy
Dominique DeVito Henry's Baby, Ruth
Michaelangelo Graziano Bar Patron
Paula Gallo Janice's Girlfriend
Nadine Kay Janice's Girlfriend
Tony Ellis Bridal Shop Owner
Peter Onorati Florida Bookie
Jamie DeRoy Bookie's Sister
Joel Blake Judge - 1971
H. Clay Dear Security Guard with Lobsters
Thomas Hewson Drug Dealer
Gene Canfield Prison Guard in Booth
Margaux Guerard Judy Hill at 10 years
Violet Gaynor Ruth Hill at 8 years
Tobin Bell Parole Officer
Berlinda Tolbert Stacks' Girlfriend
Nancy Ellen Cassaro Joe Buddha's Wife
Adam Wandt Kid
Joseph P Gioco Garbage Man
Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Doctor
Alyson Jones Judy Hill at 13 years
Ruby Gaynor Ruth Hill at 11 years
Rich B. Dietl Arresting Narc

Cameos

Henny Youngman Himself
Debi Mazar Sandy
Jerry Vale Himself
Kevin Corrigan Michael Hill
Michael Imperioli Spider
Illeana Douglas Rosie
Samuel L. Jackson Stacks Edwards
Vinnie Gallo* Harry's 70's Crew

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Martin Scorsese Director
Irwin Winkler Producer
Nicholas Pileggi Screenwriter
Martin Scorsese Screenwriter
Nicholas Pileggi Head of Story
Barbara De Fina Executive Producer
Michael Ballhaus Director of Photography
Kristi Zea Production Designer
Thelma Schoonmaker Editor
Bruce S. Pustin Associate Producer
Joseph Reidy Assistant Director
Joseph Reidy Second Unit Director
Bruce S. Pustin Unit Production Manager
Maher Ahmad Art Director
Les Bloom Set Decorator
Richard Bruno Costume Designer
Dean Jackson Costume Supervisor
James Sabat Sound Mixer
Tom Fleischman Re-recording Mixer
Skip Lievsay Supervising Sound Editor
Philip Stockton Dialogue Editor
Marissa Littlefield Dialogue Editor
Jeffrey Stern Dialogue Editor
Bruce Kitzmeyer Dialogue Editor
Fred Rosenberg Dialogue Editor
Christopher Brooks Music Editor
Allen Weisinger Make up
Carl Fullerton Make up
Bill Farley Hair
Alan D'Angerio Hair
Ellen Lewis Casting Director
Michael Russo Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 5th, 2015

May 6th, 2015

Selma

While summer is the worst time of year for the home market, there are actually two big first-run releases coming out this week, plus a handful of TV on DVD releases that are worth checking out. The biggest release is 50 Shades of Grey, but while it made more than $500 million worldwide, its reviews are just bad. On the other hand, Selma, the second biggest new release of the week, is clearly the best new release of the week and the DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack is the Pick of the Week. More...


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,368,901 (13.6% of total gross)
Legs:7.34 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:99.2% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$25,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.9 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,070 opening theaters/1,328 max. theaters, 6.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $119,485,035

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes, iTunes
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play
Vudu:Vudu
Netflix:Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, Netflix
Hulu:Hulu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 19th, 1990 (Wide) by Warner Bros.
International Releases: October 19th, 1990 (Wide) (Australia)
January 20th, 2017 (Limited), released as Goodfellas (Re: 2017) (United Kingdom)
October 8th, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand)
November 27th, 2020 (Wide) (Netherlands)
April 13th, 2023 (Special Engagement), released as Buenos Muchachos (Mexico)
... Show all releases
Video Release: March 26th, 1997 by Warner Home Video
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 146 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Rain Man
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Mafia, Epilogue, Voiceover/Narration, Biography, Film Noir, Crime Drama, 1991 Oscars Best Picture Nominee
Source:Based on Fiction Book/Short Story
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Biggest Domestic 36th Weekend 21 $306,621 May 24, 1991 250
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 179 $5,165,085 Oct 5, 1990 19
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 137 $13,830,680 Oct 5, 1990 19

Leading Cast

Robert De Niro James Conway
Ray Liotta Henry Hill
Joe Pesci Tommy DeVito

Supporting Cast

Lorraine Bracco Karen Hill
Paul Sorvino Paul Cicero
Frank Sivero Frankie Carbone
Tony Darrow Sonny Bunz
Mike Starr Frenchy
Frank Vincent Billy Batts
Chuck Low Morris Kessler
Frank Dileo Tuddy Cicero
Gina Mastrogiacomo Janice Rossi
Catherine Scorsese Tommy's Mother
Charles Scorsese Vinnie
Suzanne Shepherd Karen's Mother
Margo Winkler Belle Kessler
Welker White Lois Byrd
Julie Garfield Mickey Conway
Christopher Serrone Young Henry
Elaine Kagan Henry's Mother
Beau Starr Mr. Hill, Henry's Father
Robbie Vinton Bobbie Vinton
Johnny Williams Johnny Roastbeef
Daniel P Conte Dr. Dan
Tony Conforti Tony
Frank Pellegrino Johnny Dio
Ronald Maccone Ronnie
Tony Sirico Tony Stacks
Joe D'Onofrio Young Tommy DeVito
Steve Forleo City Detective
Richard Dioguardi City Detective
Frank Adonis Anthony Stabile
John Manca Nickey Eyes
Joseph Bono Mikey Franzese
Katherine Wallach Diane
Mark Evan Jacobs Bruce
Angela Pietropinto Cicero's wife
Marianne Leone Tuddy's wife
Marie Michaels Mrs Carbone
Lo Nardo Frenchy's wife
Melissa Prophet Angie
Susan Varon Susan
Elizabeth Whitcraft Tommy's Girlfriend at Copa
Clem Caserta Joe Buddha
Fran McGee Johnny Roastbeef's wife
Paul Herman Dealer
Edward McDonald Himself
Edward Hayes Defense attorney
Danielle Barbosa Young Henry's sister
Gina Mattia Young Henry's sister
Joel Calendrillo Young Henry's Older Brother
Anthony Valentin Young Michael
Edward D Murphy Liquor Cop
Michael Citriniti Liquor Cop
Peter Hock Mailman
Erasmus C Alfano Barbeque Wiseguy
John DiBenedetto Bleeding Man
Manny Alfaro Gambling Doorman
Thomas Lowry Hijacked Driver
Margaret Smith School Guard
Richard Mullally Cop
Frank Albanese Mob Lawyer
Paul McIssac Judge-1956
Bob Golub Truck Driver at Diner
Lou Eppolito Fat Andy
Tony Lip Frankie the Wop
Mikey Black Freddy NO Nose
Peter Cicale Pete the Killer
Anthony Powers Jimmy Two Times
Pastore Vinny Man with Coatrack
Anthony Alessandro Henry's 60's Crew
Victor Colicchio Henry's 60's Crew
Mike Contessa Cicero's 60's Crew
Philip Suriano Cicero's 60's Crew
Paul Mougey Terrorized Waiter
Norman Barbera Bouncer
Anthony Polemeni Copa Captain
James Quattrochi Henry Greeter
Lawrence Sacco Henry Greeter
Dino Laudicina Henry Greeter
Thomas E Camuti Mr Tony Hood
Andrew Scudiero Mr Tony Hood
Irving Welser Copa Announcer
Jesse Kirtzman Beach Club Waiter
Russell Halley Bruce's Brother
Spencer Bradley Bruce's Brother
Bob Altman Karen's Dad
Joanna Bennett Marie
Gayle Lewis Marie
Gaetano Lisi Paul
Luke Walter Truck Driver
Ed Deacy Detective Deacy
Larry Silvestri Detective Silvestri
Johnny Cha Cha Ciarcia Batts' Crew
Vito Picone Vito
Janis Corsair Vito's Girlfriend
Frank Aquilino Batts' Crew
Lisa Dapolito Lisa
Michael Calandrino Godfather at Table
Vito Antuofermo Prizefighter
Vito Balsamo Henry's 70s Crew
Peter Fain Henry's 70s Crew
Gaetano LoGiudice Henry's 70s Crew
Garry Blackwood Henry's 70s Crew
Nicole Burdette Carone's Girlfriend
Stella Kietel Henry's Older Child, Judy
Dominique DeVito Henry's Baby, Ruth
Michaelangelo Graziano Bar Patron
Paula Gallo Janice's Girlfriend
Nadine Kay Janice's Girlfriend
Tony Ellis Bridal Shop Owner
Peter Onorati Florida Bookie
Jamie DeRoy Bookie's Sister
Joel Blake Judge - 1971
H. Clay Dear Security Guard with Lobsters
Thomas Hewson Drug Dealer
Gene Canfield Prison Guard in Booth
Margaux Guerard Judy Hill at 10 years
Violet Gaynor Ruth Hill at 8 years
Tobin Bell Parole Officer
Berlinda Tolbert Stacks' Girlfriend
Nancy Ellen Cassaro Joe Buddha's Wife
Adam Wandt Kid
Joseph P Gioco Garbage Man
Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Doctor
Alyson Jones Judy Hill at 13 years
Ruby Gaynor Ruth Hill at 11 years
Rich B. Dietl Arresting Narc

Cameos

Henny Youngman Himself
Debi Mazar Sandy
Jerry Vale Himself
Kevin Corrigan Michael Hill
Michael Imperioli Spider
Illeana Douglas Rosie
Samuel L. Jackson Stacks Edwards
Vinnie Gallo* Harry's 70's Crew

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Martin Scorsese Director
Irwin Winkler Producer
Nicholas Pileggi Screenwriter
Martin Scorsese Screenwriter
Nicholas Pileggi Head of Story
Barbara De Fina Executive Producer
Michael Ballhaus Director of Photography
Kristi Zea Production Designer
Thelma Schoonmaker Editor
Bruce S. Pustin Associate Producer
Joseph Reidy Assistant Director
Joseph Reidy Second Unit Director
Bruce S. Pustin Unit Production Manager
Maher Ahmad Art Director
Les Bloom Set Decorator
Richard Bruno Costume Designer
Dean Jackson Costume Supervisor
James Sabat Sound Mixer
Tom Fleischman Re-recording Mixer
Skip Lievsay Supervising Sound Editor
Philip Stockton Dialogue Editor
Marissa Littlefield Dialogue Editor
Jeffrey Stern Dialogue Editor
Bruce Kitzmeyer Dialogue Editor
Fred Rosenberg Dialogue Editor
Christopher Brooks Music Editor
Allen Weisinger Make up
Carl Fullerton Make up
Bill Farley Hair
Alan D'Angerio Hair
Ellen Lewis Casting Director
Michael Russo Stunt Coordinator

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for May 5th, 2015

May 6th, 2015

Selma

While summer is the worst time of year for the home market, there are actually two big first-run releases coming out this week, plus a handful of TV on DVD releases that are worth checking out. The biggest release is 50 Shades of Grey, but while it made more than $500 million worldwide, its reviews are just bad. On the other hand, Selma, the second biggest new release of the week, is clearly the best new release of the week and the DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack is the Pick of the Week. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 21, 1990 1 $6,368,901   1,070 $5,952   $6,448,400 1
Sep 28, 1990 2 $5,881,427 -8% 1,291 $4,556   $17,014,336 2
Oct 5, 1990 5 $5,165,085 -12% 1,328 $3,889   $22,179,421 3
Oct 12, 1990 5 $3,697,188 -28% 1,318 $2,805   $27,098,518 4
Oct 19, 1990 9 $2,524,102 -32% 1,269 $1,989   $30,756,734 5
Oct 26, 1990 11 $1,762,492 -30% 894 $1,971   $33,427,969 6
Apr 12, 1991 24 $286,080   282 $1,014   $45,164,812 30
Apr 19, 1991 33 $205,821 -28% 277 $743   $45,479,384 31
May 24, 1991 25 $306,621   292 $1,050   $46,261,759 36

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 21, 1990 1 $11,053,410   1,070 $10,330   $11,132,909 2
Sep 28, 1990 3 $5,881,427 -47% 1,291 $4,556   $17,014,336 3
Oct 5, 1990 5 $6,386,994 +9% 1,328 $4,809   $23,401,330 4
Oct 12, 1990 5 $4,831,302 -24% 1,318 $3,666   $28,232,632 5
Oct 19, 1990 9 $3,432,845 -29% 1,269 $2,705   $31,665,477 6
Apr 12, 1991 24 $394,831   282 $1,400   $45,273,563 31

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 10/19/1990 $0 0 28 37 $248,685 12/29/2020
Mexico 4/13/2023 $0000$0
Netherlands 11/27/2020 $38,014 91 91 141 $75,793 10/19/2022
New Zealand 10/8/2020 $0 0 1 3 $1,658 5/9/2022
United Kingdom 1/20/2017 $33,538 34 34 34 $33,538 1/26/2017
 
International Total$359,674 10/19/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Weekly US Blu-ray Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Nov 29, 20091568,873 68,873$686,215$686,215662

Our DVD and Blu-ray sales estimates are based on weekly retail surveys, which we use to build a weekly market share estimate for each title we are tracking. The market share is converted into a weekly sales estimate based on industry reports on the overall size of the market, including reports published in Media Play News.

For example, if our weekly retail survey estimates that a particular title sold 1% of all units that week, and the industry reports sales of 1,500,000 units in total, we will estimate 15,000 units were sold of that title. The consumer spending estimate is based on the average sales price for the title in the retailers we survey.

We refine our estimates from week to week as more data becomes available. In particular, we adjust weekly sales figures for the quarter once the total market estimates are published by the Digital Entertainment Group. Figures will therefore fluctuate each week, and totals for individual titles can go up or down as we update our estimates.

Because sales figures are estimated based on sampling, they will be more accurate for higher-selling titles.