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Wal-Mart selling $78 Blu-ray player on Black Friday, other great deals

Wal-Mart has unveiled that it will sell a $78 Magnavox Blu-ray player on Black Friday, the cheapest retail price for a BD player this year, undercutting Meijer�s $89 Sylvania Black Friday promotion. ...

Date: 22 Nov 2009 19:11 | 6 comments

Six Blu-ray players reviewed

The war between the two new generation high definition digital media formats was raging couple of years ago. The war ended in February 2008 and Blu-ray was crowned the winner after Toshiba quit ...

Date: 19 Nov 2009 13:11 | 17 comments

Review - Is DVD Digital Copy worth the trouble?

Last year Hollywood introduced a new feature called the Digital Copy. It's supposed to be a solution for watching your movies on your portable media player, and has been promoted as the legal ...

Date: 18 Nov 2009 10:11 | 14 comments

Marantz starts rebates on Blu-ray players

Marantz America has announced the launch of a new rebate promotion on two of their Blu-ray players, the $800 BD7004 and the $550 BD5004. The rebate program will run from November 1st to December ...

Date: 16 Nov 2009 03:11 | 5 comments

Best Buy slashes Blu-ray catalog title prices

A newly leaked Black Friday ad is showing that giant retailer Best Buy will be slashing Blu-ray prices to their lowest ever, even undercutting Target's recent promotional initiative. Catalog ...

Date: 14 Nov 2009 21:11 | 3 comments

Studios want release delay on new releases via Netflix

According to sources speaking to VideoBusiness, Netflix has been discussing the possibility of accepting a one-month delay on new releases as long as the studios who want the delay will cut ...

Date: 9 Nov 2009 04:11 | 11 comments

Anyone can have their name in the credits of 'Paranormal Activity'

Paramount Home Entertainment has started a new website which will allow fans of the film Paranormal Activity to have their names in the credits of the film when it is released on DVD and Blu-ray next year. ...

Date: 9 Nov 2009 03:11 | 13 comments

Blu-ray 'Managed Copy' to start in December, lacking hardware support

Due to its byline stipulations, beginning in December all Blu-ray titles will come with the option to make one "managed copy" (a legal backup). However, for all current Blu-ray player owners ...

Date: 8 Nov 2009 05:11 | 36 comments

Amazon, Disney, Pixar start deep Blu-ray promotion

Amazon, Pixar and Disney have started a deep Blu-ray promotion this week, as well as dropping the prices on the much anticipated titles Up and Monster's Inc. The large e-tailer has dropped ...

Date: 7 Nov 2009 08:11 | 12 comments

Secret ACTA Internet chapter leaked: Global DMCA and 'three strikes'

The highly secretive Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which has been drafted under non-disclosure agreements and given to different nations with watermarks in case they choose to "leak" ...

Date: 5 Nov 2009 03:11 | 149 comments

Sears to lower Blu-ray player prices

According to a leaked ad, Sears plans to drop the prices of many brand name Blu-ray players on Black Friday, the notorious shopping day after Thanksgiving. The retailer will offer Sony's ...

Date: 2 Nov 2009 22:11

'District 9' Blu-ray will include God of War III demo

The Sony Pictures blockbuster District 9 was given a release date of December 29th this week but more interestingly was the revelation that the Blu-ray version will include a demo of the upcoming ...

Date: 2 Nov 2009 22:11 | 12 comments

'Transformers 2' sells over 1.2 million Blu-ray discs in first week

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is the best selling Blu-ray disc of 2009, and likely of all-time, after moving 1.2 million discs in its first ...

Date: 30 Oct 2009 16:10 | 20 comments

JVC intros 'cheap', thin Blu-ray player

JVC has launched the XV-BP11 today, an "ultra-thin" 1.5-inch tall Blu-ray player aimed at the entry-level set. The player is only Profile 1.1 capable however, killing off all BD-Live features. ...

Date: 28 Oct 2009 18:10 | 23 comments

Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi facing antitrust probe in U.S.

Electronics companies Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi confirmed today that their optical disc drive operations are currently under investigation for antitrust violation in the United States. Sony's ...

Date: 27 Oct 2009 19:10 | 6 comments

'Wolverine' is year's top selling Blu-ray

The Fox blockbuster X-Men Origins: Wolverine has quietly become the year's top selling Blu-ray release, surpassing 007: Quantum of Solace in just four weeks. Fox would not give exact figures ...

Date: 26 Oct 2009 18:10 | 13 comments

PS3 to get Netflix streaming through BD-Live

Last week Reed Hastings announced that Netflix had a new consumer electronics partner who would be providing a client for their Watch Instantly streaming video service. Today they made a joint ...

Date: 26 Oct 2009 08:10 | 18 comments

Possible $50 Blu-ray players on Black Friday?

According to VideoBusiness, Blu-ray Disc set-top players continue to drop in price, and one analyst expects to see at least one $50 USD player on Black Friday. Last year was dominated by ...

Date: 25 Oct 2009 21:10 | 16 comments

Microsoft denies Blu-ray on Xbox 360

Earlier this week we reported that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made comments that implied that the company would be bringing Blu-ray accessories to the Xbox 360. At the time, the notoriously ...

Date: 25 Oct 2009 21:10 | 13 comments

Less than 2 months ago

Insignia BD players add Netflix streaming (21 Oct 2009)

'Mark's Video' offers Blu-ray, DVD rentals for under $1.49 (19 Oct 2009)

PS3 buyers using console for gaming over Blu-ray, says NPD (19 Oct 2009)

Redbox to test selling DVDs through kiosks (18 Oct 2009)

New Wi-Fi Alliance standard aims to compete with Bluetooth (15 Oct 2009)

CinemaNow comes to Funai HDTVs and Blu-ray players (15 Oct 2009)

Popcorn 4 adds AVCHD, Flash support (13 Oct 2009)

Papa John's pizza to include Transformers 2 BD, DVD coupon (9 Oct 2009)

Netflix to keep priority on DVD until 2011 (9 Oct 2009)

Sony adds PSP copy to Blu-ray discs (3 Oct 2009)

Pioneer launches 12x Blu-ray writer (1 Oct 2009)

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Less than 2 months ago

Insignia BD players add Netflix streaming (21 Oct 2009)

'Mark's Video' offers Blu-ray, DVD rentals for under $1.49 (19 Oct 2009)

PS3 buyers using console for gaming over Blu-ray, says NPD (19 Oct 2009)

Redbox to test selling DVDs through kiosks (18 Oct 2009)

New Wi-Fi Alliance standard aims to compete with Bluetooth (15 Oct 2009)

CinemaNow comes to Funai HDTVs and Blu-ray players (15 Oct 2009)

Popcorn 4 adds AVCHD, Flash support (13 Oct 2009)

Papa John's pizza to include Transformers 2 BD, DVD coupon (9 Oct 2009)

Netflix to keep priority on DVD until 2011 (9 Oct 2009)

Sony adds PSP copy to Blu-ray discs (3 Oct 2009)

Pioneer launches 12x Blu-ray writer (1 Oct 2009)

PS3 firmware v3.01 affects Blu-ray drive? (29 Sep 2009)

NPD says Blu-ray going mainstream next year (26 Sep 2009)

Apple's redesigned iMac line reportedly ready (26 Sep 2009)

Wolverine selling well on Blu-ray (26 Sep 2009)

Less than 3 months ago

One million slim PS3 units sold in three weeks (24 Sep 2009)

Corel releases WinDVD 2010 (23 Sep 2009)

Warner Home Video to offer Blu-ray revenue sharing (19 Sep 2009)

European electronics websites 'breaking consumer protection laws' (13 Sep 2009)

Disney to release 12 more 'Diamond' Blu-ray titles (13 Sep 2009)

Sharp creates laser for quadruple-layer Blu-ray discs (11 Sep 2009)

250GB Slim PS3 is a "definite," says report (11 Sep 2009)

New Sony Blu-ray player adds online streaming services (10 Sep 2009)

LG Blu-ray player adds VUDU support (10 Sep 2009)

BD Live usage increasing - studios plan more features (6 Sep 2009)

Sony to re-release God of War games on one Blu-ray Disc (5 Sep 2009)

Toshiba unveils Blu-ray player, price, specs (5 Sep 2009)

Blu-ray titles to get 'descriptive video service' (3 Sep 2009)

Toshiba at IFA: Blu-ray, XDE DVD player, LED-backlit LCD, HD Camcorder & Mobile Internet (3 Sep 2009)

Sony will offer 3D TVs next year (2 Sep 2009)

Universal gives Best Buy a couple of Blu-ray exclusives (30 Aug 2009)

Less than 6 months ago

PlayStation 3 backwards compatibility is "not coming back," ever (22 Aug 2009)

Panasonic launches in-car Blu-ray player (21 Aug 2009)

Sony goes all out at GamesCom: Slim PS3, Firmware 3.0, price cuts, VOD, PSP Minis (18 Aug 2009)

FYE poster leak shows $100 price cut on PS3 models (15 Aug 2009)

Toshiba applies to join Blu-ray Disc Association (10 Aug 2009)

iTunes 9 to bring Blu-ray support, iPhone App management? (9 Aug 2009)

Panasonic adds Amazon VOD to Blu-ray players (8 Aug 2009)

New rumor again points to August PS3 price cut (5 Aug 2009)

Sonic brings HD streaming to CinemaNow (3 Aug 2009)

Review: TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 (30 Jul 2009)

DeepDiscount starts Blu-ray movie promotion (27 Jul 2009)

Sony, Redbox ink distribution deal (27 Jul 2009)

Toshiba to release Blu-ray player (19 Jul 2009)

Blu-ray disc sales rise considerably in 2009 (17 Jul 2009)

Blu-ray will be half of market sales by 2012, says Futuresource (28 Jun 2009)

BDA dismisses Harris report about HD DVD ownership (26 Jun 2009)

Consumers still not sold on Blu-ray (25 Jun 2009)

Sony shows off MovieIQ, CineChat BD-Live features (19 Jun 2009)

Sub-$100 Blu-ray player available now at Meijer (19 Jun 2009)

Blu-ray 'Managed Copy' coming next year (14 Jun 2009)

AACS Final Adopter Agreement now available (12 Jun 2009)

Harman Kardon to release first BD player in US (10 Jun 2009)

Pioneer begins shipping three new Blu-ray players (8 Jun 2009)

'Ghostbusters' Blu-ray promotion launched by Sony (2 Jun 2009)

Less than a year ago

Sharp intros HDTV with Blu-ray burner (24 May 2009)

'Watchmen' Blu-ray to include full PS3 game (24 May 2009)

LG begins shipping new BD390 Blu-ray player (19 May 2009)

DVD and Blu-ray still most popular way to get video (14 May 2009)

Harman Kardon to release first BD player (9 May 2009)

Blu-ray standalone sales explode (7 May 2009)

iTunes gets Blu-ray support? (30 Apr 2009)

Paramount to use BD+ protection (30 Apr 2009)

JVC's XV-PB1 Blu-ray player supports MKV? (29 Apr 2009)

GE introduces micro-holographic disc with 500GB capacity (28 Apr 2009)

In-car Blu-ray entertainment system coming from Panasonic (26 Apr 2009)

Consumer interest in BD-Live growing, says Sony (26 Apr 2009)

DTS announces new audio production tools (26 Apr 2009)

First CBHD players released in China (24 Apr 2009)

Warner Bros. starts HD DVD trade-in program (22 Apr 2009)

Adobe brings Flash to the TV screen (20 Apr 2009)

Netflix subscribers complain about cracked Blu-ray discs (19 Apr 2009)

Cheap Blu-ray players will hit U.S. store shelves (19 Apr 2009)