Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 10:39
CyberLink Corp. today released CyberLink PowerDVD 10. Enabling Full HD and 3D Blu-ray playback, CyberLink PowerDVD 10 features TrueTheater 3D technology, upgrading the movie experience with 3D movie playback for DVD discs and video files. Meanwhile, the improved version of TrueTheater HD, optimized for the latest CPU/GPU acceleration technologies, enables the upscaling of both DVD movies and video files to HD. A "Mark II" update is scheduled for release this summer which will add Blu-ray 3D playback and 2D-to-3D video file conversion to their software.
Source: http://www.blu-ray.com
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 10:38
Singulus Technologies AG, the world's biggest maker of machines to produce Blu-ray optical discs, will stop working short hours at the end of the month and will add employees in the third quarter, as it plans to sell as many as 35 Blu-ray replication lines this year. "One can talk clearly of a turnaround and we are confident that it will be long-lasting," said Roland Lacher, Singulus CEO.
Source: http://www.blu-ray.com
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 10:33
Image Entertainment, Inc. announced today the licensing of the Handmade Films library, featuring over 30 titles including such classics as Time Bandits, The Long Good Friday, the Oscar-nominated Mona Lisa, A Private Function, Withnail and I and How To Get Ahead In Advertising. The announcement was made by Ted Green, Image Chairman and CEO. No Blu-ray release schedule for the library was given at this time.
Source: http://www.blu-ray.com
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 10:40
During the Atlanta premiere of the HBO ten-part "miniseries event" The Pacific, it was announced that it will be available for purchase on Father's Day weekend, which probably means a release date of June 15, a mere month after the last episode airs. Although only DVD was explicitly mentioned in the announcement, it clearly will come out in high-def as well, as the HBO website already features DVD and Blu-ray versions. No other release details are available at this early stage.
Source: http://www.blu-ray.com
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 10:38
The UK Office for National Statistics announced today the yearly changes to the shopping basket used to measure inflation in the country, so that price indices are representative of consumer spending patterns. Among the items added (along with small bottles of mineral water and allergy tablets) are Blu-ray players. The ONS said BD players have been introduced to "capture price changes in this new expanding technology."
Source: http://www.blu-ray.com
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 10:37
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has a printable $10 off coupon good for the purchase of the The Princess and the Frog Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack during its first week in stores. This coupon is redeemable at participating retailers, and there are versions available for the US and Canada (English and French speaking regions). This promotion expires on March 21.
Source: http://www.blu-ray.com
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 15:39
Amazon has an interesting BD-related "lightning deal" going on now: for a very limited time, you can buy Firefly: The Complete Series for only $25.49 (71% off MSRP). This offer expires today at 2 p.m. PST, or when stock runs out. The lowest price for this title was $34.99, at another Lightning Deal in November 2009. Update: all discounts have been claimed.
Source: http://www.blu-ray.com
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 15:38
In an interview with USA Today, James Cameron revealed that Fox is considering a theatrical rerelease of Avatar in the fall, possibly in an extended cut. This might affect the 3D Blu-ray release of the movie, although Cameron is still hoping for a fall street date.
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 15:37
Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz On - Live for April 20. This live Blu-ray was filmed with 16 high-definition cameras at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona on September 23, 2009, plus live segments from Atlanta and Cleveland shows. Chickenfoot brings together the talents of ex-Van Halen members Sammy Hagar (guitar & vocals) and Michael Anthony (bass), Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and legendary guitar hero Joe Satriani.
Source: http://www.blu-ray.com
Submitted by administrator on Thu, 03/11/2010 - 10:48
UK Sales of The Hurt Locker have surged following the film's victory at the 82nd Academy Awards. HMV -the UK & Ireland's leading DVD and Blu-ray retailer- reports that disc sales of the film at stores and online have more than tripled since Monday compared to the same period a week before. Of those purchases, 40% are being made on Blu-ray. This is one of the highest ratios for any film release in the UK since the format was launched.
Source: http://www.blu-ray.com
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