March 9, 2010
- Disney Releases Bonus Video Clips from "Princess and the Frog" DVD/Blu-ray (Toon Zone)
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has released several clips and videos from the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release of The… [read more]
March 8, 2010
- Toshiba prices up Blu-ray Disc patent portfolio (The Register)
Pools tech resources with Warner, Thomson and Mitsubishi Consumer electronics and entertainment companies Mitsubishi, Thomson, Toshiba and Warner Bros have together begun charging for their intellectual property that is "essential" to Blu-ray Disc players, drives and recorders.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud
- Blu-ray Patent Licensing Program Announced by Four Companies (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
TOKYO—-Four leading companies — Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Thomson Licensing, Toshiba Corporation and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment — today announced that they have commenced a worldwide joint licensing program beginning on March 1, 2010 for Blu-ray and DVD patents essential for BD decoders, BD encoders, BD players, BD read-only discs, BD recordable discs, BD drives, BD/DVD hybrid …
February 8, 2010
- Traditional DVDs vs. Blu Ray (The Northern Iowan)
By: CARL STESSMAN In the entertainment world in the past few years, there have been some changes to how people view their movies. The regular VHS tapes have been phased out in stores because most major retailers and entertainment stores only sell DVDs and Blu-Ray for…
January 14, 2010
- Samsung SH-BO83L Blu-ray drive (The Register)
Combo upgrade time?
January 13, 2010
- Why A Blu-ray Player Might Become Your Only Set-Top Box (Gizmodo Australia)
My love for Blu-ray players grows whenever companies add another feature that has nothing to do with Blu-ray . Now any worthwhile player is a home-entertainment hub, replacing the pay TV DVR and Apple TV alike. How soon till they handle everything
- Why a Blu-ray Player Might Become Your Only Set-Top Box [Blu-Ray] (Gizmodo)
My love for Blu-ray players grows whenever companies add another feature that has nothing to do with Blu-ray. Now any worthwhile player is a home-entertainment hub, replacing cable box and Apple TV…
- Get connected; Basics on how to get your laptop, Blu-ray talking to your television (The Bulletin)
At one point, home entertainment was relatively simple. But ever since we upgraded from sharpening sticks around the fire, things seem to have gotten increasingly complicated.Now, we know how to stream a movie to our computer, but what if we want to watch it on the TV? And that fancy new Blu-ray disc player we got for Christmas
January 7, 2010
- Panasonic debuts its first 3D Blu-ray player; features include Wi-Fi, Netflix (ZDNet)
Panasonic has announced its foray into the buzzing 3D home entertainment market at CES 2010, starting with the premiere of the 3D Blu-ray player, the Panasonic DMP-BDT350.
January 6, 2010
- Zoran Demonstrates New HDTV, Set-Top Box, Blu-Ray and HD Media Player, Digital Camera and Printer Technologies at CES … (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire - 01/06/10) - Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ: ZRAN - News ) announced it is demonstrating its newest digital entertainment and digital imaging platforms and technologies for consumer electronics manufacturers at CES 2010 opening in Las Vegas Thursday, Jan 7. In addition, President and CEO Levy Gerzberg will participate on the SuperSession panel "Big Thinkers and Disruptive …
December 25, 2009
- Blu-ray for everyone (The Washington Times)
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has added a weapon to its home-video arsenal that will appeal to those who unwrapped a Blu-ray player Friday morning - or are considering picking up one at an after-Christmas sale.
December 21, 2009
- Warner Bros. to Offer Blu-ray Combo Packs For All Theatrical New Releases (Animation World Network)
Burbank, Calif. December 18, 2009 - Warner Bros
- Warner Bros. to Offer Blu-ray Combo Packs For All Theatrical New Releases (Animation World Network)
Burbank, Calif. December 18, 2009 - Warner Bros
December 20, 2009
- Avatar: Good News for 3D TV and Blu-ray? (PC World via Yahoo! News)
There's little doubt that James Cameron's much-hyped Avatar will be a hit during its theater run, but what impact will the sci-fi epic have on 3D entertainment in the home?
December 17, 2009
- Final Blu-ray 3D Specification Announced (PhysOrg)
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced the finalization and release of the "Blu-ray 3DTM" specification. The specification, which represents the work of the leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic and computer manufacturers, will enable the home entertainment industry to bring the 3D experience into consumers' living rooms on Blu-ray Disc, the most capable high definition …
- Final Blu-ray 3D Specification Announced (PhysOrg)
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced the finalization and release of the "Blu-ray 3DTM" specification.
- New Blu-ray 3-D Spec Means Replacing More Gear (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) said Thursday it has completed work on the 3DTM specification. The new spec will make way for the home-entertainment industry to deliver a 3-D movie-watching experience to consumers from the comfort of their living rooms.
- Blu-ray Disc Association Announces Final 3D Specification (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LOS ANGELES—-The Blu-ray Disc Association today announced the finalization and release of the “Blu-ray 3DTM” specification. The specification, which represents the work of the leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic and computer manufacturers, will enable the home entertainment industry to bring the 3D experience into consumers’ living rooms on Blu-ray Disc, the most capable high …
December 1, 2009
- Universal Releases New Blu-ray hi-def and DVD Flipper Discs (Animation World Network)
Universal City, California, December 1, 2009 – In a move that is poised to elevate the Blu-ray™ Hi-Def format and provide consumers with the ultimate in convenience and viewing flexibility, Universal Studios Home Entertainment (USHE) announced the introduction of groundbreaking dual-format discs containing both Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD versions of some of Hollywood’s most iconic films.
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment Gives Consumers Ultimate Control and Flexibility With Revolutionary New Blu-ray … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
In a move that is poised to elevate the Blu-ray Hi-Def format and provide consumers with the ultimate in convenience and viewing flexibility, Universal Studios Home Entertainment announced the introduction of groundbreaking dual-format discs containing both Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD versions of some of Hollywood's most iconic films.
