Opinions - From The Editors

Home Media Magazine each week publishes editorial pieces from home entertainment experts Thomas K. Arnold and Stephanie Prange.

A Sob for SAG

December 11, 2008
By : Kyra Kudick
From the Editors

Try as I might, I cannot muster any sympathy for the plight of the poor, poor actors.

Another Box from Blockbuster

December 07, 2008
By : Stephanie Prange
From the Editors

Blockbuster Inc. last month decided to dip its toe once more into the digital delivery box business.

Scribe Touts DVD’s ‘Strong Showing’

December 02, 2008
By : Thomas K. Arnold
From the Editors

Even though DVD sales are slightly off from last year, not everyone is joining the chorus of reporters who believe the sky is falling.

Plenty of Sets Available for Music Fans

November 26, 2008
By : Billy Gil
From the Editors

There’s rarely a shortage of music DVD to be had, and today is no exception.

Green for Blu on Black Friday?

November 24, 2008
By : Stephanie Prange
From the Editors

Wal-Mart’s rumored $128 Blu-ray player is poised to break new ground in the high-def hardware market. And that is just one of the price leaks on Blu-ray players for Black Friday, the traditional start to the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving.

Black Friday Deals Aren't Just for Early Birds

November 21, 2008
By : Chris Tribbey
From the Editors

Electronics retailers, especially the big box boys, know there are a lot of lazy shoppers like me out there, and they’re giving us their Black Friday deals online. And in many cases, these deals are available right now.

Home Video: Bargain in Tough Times

November 17, 2008
By : Thomas K. Arnold
From the Editors

The nation may be in an economic tailspin, but so far at least our industry hasn’t been hit all that hard.

Flat is the New Up in Entertainment

November 02, 2008
By : Thomas K. Arnold
From the Editors

I received an interesting call last week from a reporter from the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper. He had seen press reports that the DVD business was down about 2.5% for the year, and wanted to interview me.

How Low Can They Go? Under $200

October 28, 2008
By : Stephanie Prange
From the Editors

Many have been waiting for Blu-ray Disc players to hit the magical under-$200 price. Most didn’t expect it to come so soon, but Best Buy is selling its proprietary Insignia brand Blu-ray player for $199 with a $30 in-store discount.

Home Theater Forum Goes to Hollywood: Warner

October 27, 2008
By : Chris Tribbey
From the Editors

Members of the Home Theater Forum are in Hollywood this week, visiting all six major studios as well as media companies such as Pioneer and Microsoft. Their latest visit: Warner Bros. Studios.