Industry News - High-Def

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

More Retailers Bow Sub-$100 Blu-ray Players

October 11, 2009

Southern California consumer electronics retailers aren’t waiting until Black Friday to significantly cut Blu-ray Disc player prices, including some below $100.

Black & White on Blu

October 09, 2009

For studios, film experts and enthusiasts alike, black-and-white content on Blu-ray is just as amazing as any bright and colorful blockbuster. And sometimes it’s better.

‘Home Media’ Joins Forces for Blu-Con 2.0

October 08, 2009

In lieu of its annual Home Entertainment Summit, Home Media Magazine this year is joining forces with DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group to present Blu-Con 2.0. Nov. 3 in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Class Action Suit Filed Over PS3 Firmware Update

October 07, 2009

A class-action complaint over the latest firmware updates for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) has been brought against Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA).

BDA: 50GB Discs Here To Stay

October 07, 2009

In early September, Sharp Corp. announced it had developed a process for fitting up to 100GB of data on one Blu-ray Disc, double the current 50GB.

Vanguard Gets Into Blu-ray

October 07, 2009

Vanguard Cinema will celebrate the new year with its first-ever Blu-ray Disc release.

Panasonic To Shutter CRT TV Operations

October 07, 2009

After 55 years Panasonic is shuttering its cathode ray tube (CRT) TV operations, according to the Web site Crunch Gear.

OLED to Remain a Niche

October 06, 2009

Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) TV panels will only account for a small portion of global TV revenue in the next six years, despite projections of Active-Matrix OLED revenue being nearly 200 times greater than it was before during the same six year period, according to iSuppli.

Report: 46 Million 3DTV Homes by 2013

October 06, 2009

The popularity of 3D movie releases in the theaters continues to fuel analyst speculation the format will soon infiltrate home entertainment in a major way.

Radio Shack Dropping Sylvania Blu-ray Players

October 06, 2009

Radio Shack is discontinuing carrying Sylvania Blu-ray Disc players, with many of its 4,450 company stores discounting the manufacturer’s BD players to $108 from suggested retail prices of $229 and above.