Backers of the Toshiba-developed HD DVD format have promised consumers 200 movies releases in 2006, with about 50 by May. Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios, HBO Video, New Line Entertainment and Warner Home Video gave details of the movie releases at CES. Harry Potter 4, Million Dollar Baby, Sahara and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow were among the list of new movies to be released on the HD DVD format. Some classics such as Full Metal Jacket and Blazing Saddles were also named.
Toshiba also today unveiled the first HD DVD players that are set to be released in the U.S. in March. Also, Bill Gates revealed at CES that Microsoft would be releasing an external HD DVD drive for the Xbox 360 console later this year. Now Xbox 360 owners will only have to pay for an add-on to enjoy HD-DVD movies instead of spending at least $499 for one of the first HD DVD players.
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