Industry News - High-Def

Home Media Magazine offers expanded coverage of the high-definition Blu-ray Disc format, the next generation in packaged media.

Best Buy Offers ‘Star Trek’ Blu-ray Disc for $4.99

November 16, 2009

Best Buy Co. is offering the Nov. 17 Star Trek Blu-ray Disc release for $4.99 with the purchase of an Insignia wireless Blu-ray player for $199.99.

Fox Holds Midnight Screenings For ‘Fight Club’

November 16, 2009

The first rule of Fight Club is you don’t talk about Fight Club … unless you live in New York or Los Angeles, and you want to attend a free screening of the film the day 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment’s 10th anniversary Blu-ray Disc release hits the streets.

‘It’s Always Sunny’ Cast Marks First Blu-ray Release

November 13, 2009

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Nov. 17 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas direct to DVD and, a first for the show, Blu-ray Disc.

Retailers Offering New-Release Blu-ray Titles for Under $16

November 12, 2009

A week after offering pre-ordered new release DVDs for $10, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com, Target.com and Amazon.com are offering pre-order new-release Blu-ray titles for as low as $16 — 35% below suggested retail.

Sony Computer Exec: PS3 Big For Holiday Blu-ray Push

November 12, 2009

With the PlayStation 3 accounting for an estimated 9 million Blu-ray Disc players in America, the new, cheaper version of the PS3 will significantly boost Blu-ray adoption this holiday season, said Phil Rosenberg, SVP of business development for Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA).

Best Buy Boosts Blu

November 11, 2009

The chain triples Blu-ray Disc floor space and works with two studios to spur sales.

Netflix: $1 Rental ‘Devalues’ Content Eco-system

November 10, 2009

The $1 rental kiosk business spearheaded by Redbox continues to take flak from the home entertainment industry with Netflix executive Ted Sarandos saying the business model “unquestionably devalues” the content eco-system.

Stores Bringing Blu-ray Disc Prices Below $20

November 10, 2009

Premium pricing for new Blu-ray Disc releases appears to be falling by the wayside as part of an all-out effort by studios to bring the high-definition format to the masses.

Universal to Bow Blu-ray iPhone Apps in Q4 Releases

November 10, 2009

Universal Studios Home Entertainment Nov. 10 launched of a series of free iPhone and iPod Touch-enabled features and social Web-based offerings for the release of upcoming titles Bruno, Funny People, 9, American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, Public Enemies and Inglourious Basterds.