Industry News - High-Def

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

Sonic Launches New Blu-ray Production Suite

September 04, 2009

Sonic Solutions Sept. 4 released its Sonic BD PowerStation, a Blu-ray Disc production suite built on the company’s existing high-def video encoding and authoring products, and geared toward professional videographers and producers.

Toshiba Bows First Blu-ray Disc Player

September 03, 2009

Following months of scuttlebutt, Toshiba America Consumer Products Sept. 3 officially introduced its first Blu-ray Disc player, the BDX2000, for $249.99.

Singulus Passed 60 Worldwide Blu-ray Production Lines

September 03, 2009

Germany-based Singulus Technologies said Sept. 3 it has installed more than 60 Blu-ray Disc production lines worldwide, including new lines in Japan and Brazil.

Europe BD Group Mulls Licensing Issues, Costs

September 03, 2009

The replication committee of the European Media-Tech Association Sept. 3 said licensing issues and high costs associated with making Blu-ray Discs is stifling competition.

Panasonic Bows 3D Home Theater Road Show

September 02, 2009

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Sept. 2 began a nationwide truck tour intended to give the public a look at Panasonic's Full HD 3D Home Theater System — first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.

BDA Sets Minimum Specs For 3D Standard

September 02, 2009

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) announced Sept. 1 its plans for creating an industry standard in incorporating 3D on Blu-ray Disc.

Sony’s First Multidisc Blu-ray Player on the Market

September 01, 2009

The first of two Sony 400-disc Blu-ray Disc MegaChangers is out in the retail wild.

LG HDTVs Offer Vudu HD

September 01, 2009

LG Electronics broadband-connected HDTV owners now have access to Vudu HD content, with a limited time offer to get their first high-def rental from the content service for free.

Best Buy Gets Universal Blu-ray Exclusives

August 31, 2009

Best Buy has Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead on Blu-ray Disc nearly a full month ahead of everyone else.

Trailer Park Forms New 'Advanced Content Group'

August 26, 2009

Entertainment marketing agency Trailer Park has combined its DVD and Blu-ray Disc units into an “Advanced Content” group, naming Blu-ray expert Curt Doty the group’s EVP.