Sony’s Smaller Blu-ray Deck Set To Ship - Consumer Electronics Net
NEW YORK Sony said it is now shipping its $399 BDP-S350 Blu-ray Disc player, which is approximately 40 percent smaller than the previous model, uses between 30 percent and 40 percent less packing material and has been re-engineered to

Constantine Hitting Blu-ray on Oct. 14 - Superhero Hype!
Get ready for heart-pounding thrills when Warner Home Video and Village Roadshow Pictures’ action-packed film Constantine arrives on Blu-ray Hi-Definition October 14. Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend), stars Keanu Reeves (The

Corel WinDVD Gets BD-Live Certification - TradingMarkets.com
By receiving certification for BD-Live, WinDVD has passed the stringent standards and guidelines set by the Blu-ray Disc Association to ensure the best possible user experience, according to the company. With BD-Live support, WinDVD users will be

CONSTANTINE: Debuts on BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF October 14 - StreetInsider.com
Get ready for heart-pounding thrills when Warner Home Video and Village Roadshow Pictures’ action-packed film Constantine arrives on Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Definition October 14. Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend), stars Keanu Reeves

Amazon offers 3-for-2 Blu-ray disc sale - Punch Jump
Amazon offers 3-for-2 Blu-ray disc salePunch Jump, CA - 23 hours agoby Marcus Lai Amazon.com this week began offering a new Buy 2 Get 1 Free Blu-ray disc sale in the latest promotion for the high-definition format. …

Blu-ray Review: 21 (TVPredictions.com)
Having not seen this film during its theatrical run, I did not know what to expect when I popped this disc into the Blu-Ray player and sat down with my bucket of pop corn.

‘The Mummy’ leads Universal back to land of Blu-ray (Miami Herald)
After flirting with the now-defunct HD-DVD format, Universal Home Video is leaping back aboard the Blu-ray express in a big way. On Tuesday, the studio will release three titles in high definition Blu-ray.

Crawford Completes Blu-ray Upgrades - Animation World Network
Crawford Completes Blu-ray UpgradesAnimation World Network, CA - 20 hours ago… post production operation in the southeastern US, has full Blu-ray Disc authoring capabilities for corporate, commercial and entertainment titles. …

Sony releases the eco-friendly BDP-S350 Blu-ray player - Gadgetell
Sony releases the eco-friendly BDP-S350 Blu-ray playerGadgetell, MO - 51 minutes agoby Arnold Zafra on Jul 19, 2008 at 10:51 AM Although Sony has announced its next generation Blu-ray player, the BDP-S350 as early as February, …

Sony Ships Next-Gen Blu-ray Player with BD-Live (PC Magazine via Yahoo! News)
Sony on Wednesday announced that you can now purchase its next-generation Blu-ray Disc player, the BDP-S350. The key? It’s BD-Live ready.

Disney Taps Into Blu-ray?s Interactive Technology (New York Times)
The Walt Disney Company, along with the broader entertainment industry, is counting on ?Sleeping Beauty? to help awaken interest in Blu-ray DVDs.

Studio Exec: Wanted Could Spark Blu-ray Demand - TVPredictions.com
Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2008) — Wanted , the new thriller starring Angelina Jolie, hasn’t even opened yet in theaters. But one studio executive says it could be the movie that puts the Blu-ray high-def disc on the map. That’s according to an

Pioneer Blu-ray BDC-S02BK - Techradar.com
Wait for the formats to bed in. That’s often what the sceptics say about emerging technologies, but with Blu-ray on your PC they might just be right. The best DVD recorder in the business only sets you back around 35, whereas this first high

Study: Blu-ray Sales to Pass DVD By 2012 - TVPredictions.com
Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2008) — A new study forecasts that Blu-ray high-def disc sales will surpass standard-def DVDs by the year 2012. The Entertainment Merchants Association, a non-profit trade group, predicts that Blu-ray disc sales will reach

UPDATE 1-Singulus wins big DVD machines order, shares rise - Reuters
FRANKFURT, June 25 (Reuters) - Germany’s Singulus won a large order for DVD replication machines, showing the global market of which it controls two-thirds is still growing, it said on Wednesday, lifting its shares more than 6 percent. Singulus

CyberLink PowerDVD Receives Certification for Both Blu-ray BD Profile - Forbes
CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), innovative solutions provider for the connected digital lifestyle, today announced that CyberLink PowerDVD has received certification for two advanced features of the Blu-ray Disc format–BD-Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) and AVCREC

Transformers Blu-ray Cover Revealed - TheManRoom
TheManRoomTransformers Blu-ray Cover RevealedTheManRoom - 14 hours agoParamount Home Entertainment confirmed our suspicions by releasing the final cover art for Transformers on Blu-ray Disc. Instead of slicker artwork to …

The Real James Bond Comes to Blu-ray October 21 [James Bond] (Gizmodo)
The best (read: Sean Connery) James Bond is finally coming to Blu-ray when six older Bond flicks are released later this year. Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Thunderball, For Your Eyes Only, Live and…

No Blu-ray Laptops From Toshiba (DVD-Recordable)
In an announcement that will hardly raise eyebrows, the Toshiba Europe CEO said that the company isn’t looking to add Blu-ray capabilities to its laptops.

Sony VAIO VGN-FZ31Z 15.4in Blu-ray Notebook - TrustedReviews
Sony VAIO VGN-FZ31Z 15.4in Blu-ray NotebookTrustedReviews, UK - 6 hours agoNow that there's only one high definition format to worry about it's a lot safer to invest in Blu-ray equipment. This, of course, goes for notebooks as well …

Blu-ray uptake shows promising future (Infomatics)
The Blu-ray disc format saw faster uptake during its first few years than DVD, according to analysts. Researchers at Futuresource said that, in the first three years of availability, Blu-ray players posted higher numbers than DVD managed during its infancy in the late 1990s.

Japan plans copyright fees on Blu-ray recorders, discs: report - MarketWatch
Japan plans copyright fees on Blu-ray recorders, discs: reportMarketWatch - 15 hours agoUpon accepting the fees on Blu-ray recording devices, electronics makers would likely demand in return that the government approve less strict digital TV …

Blu-ray uptake shows promising future (vnunet.com)
Shaun Nichols in California, vnunet.com , Tuesday 17 June 2008 at 00:51:00 Early years compare favourably for new standard The Blu-ray disc format saw faster uptake during its first few years than DVD, according to analysts. Researchers at Futuresource said that, in the first three years of availability, Blu-ray…

Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2 Coming to Blu-ray - AVRev.com
High-Def DigestKill Bill Volumes 1 and 2 Coming to Blu-rayAVRev.com, CA - 2 hours agoThey should be a major hit for Disney on the Blu-ray format as Kill Bill is listed among the top 10 films consumers have been waiting for on the Blu-ray …'Kill Bill' Coming to Blu-ray this September High-Def DigestRT on DVD: 70 More Minutes of The Incredible Hulk on Blu-Ray?? Rotten TomatoesAttack of the Show (W) G4 TVall 4 news articles

Blu-ray Review: Cloverfield (Blogcritics.org)
The Blu-ray release offers an incredible soundtrack, which really enhances the viewing experience. I know I already reviewed this film two months ago, and declared myself less than impressed with it. However, after hearing friends repeatedly tell me I missed the point of the entire movie and it was indeed one of the best monster movies to come out in a long time, I wondered if maybe I fell …

This week on DVD and Blu-ray This week on DVD and Blu-ray. - DVDTOWN.com
iFMagazineThis week on DVD and Blu-ray This week on DVD and Blu-ray.DVDTOWN.com - 2 hours ago"Be Kind, Rewind" streets today in both standard def and Blu-Ray editions. Then there's the Kate Hudson/Matthew Damnhehasgreatabs…er, McConaughy romance …What iF Picks: 'JERICHO - SEASON TWO' ONE OF THE TOP DVDs TO BUY … iFMagazineall 2 news articles

Blu-ray being adopted ‘faster than DVD was’ - News.com.au
German optical disc equipment maker Singulus said it received orders for 21 Blu-ray dual-layer machines in the first quarter of this year. The company said this figure showed the new technology was being adopted faster than its predecessor, DVD, 11

Wal-Mart’s $100 Gift Card Boosts PS3 Sales - TVPredictions.com
Washington, D.C. (June 10, 2008) — Wal-Mart’s $100 gift card offer is driving more sales of the Sony Play Station 3, which has a Blu-ray player inside. That’s according to an article by Home Media Magazine. From June 8 to June 14, Wal-Mart is

Blu-ray showing more promise than DVDs - Mac User
Blu-ray technology is being adopted at a faster rate than DVD was at the start of its life cycle, according to optical disc producer Singulus. The company says it has received orders for 21 Blu-ray dual-layer machines in the first quarter, which is

Blu-Ray Bashing Blues (PC Magazine via Yahoo! News)
Has anyone but me noticed the almost incredible barrage of bad news regarding Blu-ray and the future of the optical-disc formats?

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay on DVD & Blu-ray - DVDTOWN.com
TheManRoomHarold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay on DVD & Blu-rayDVDTOWN.com - 7 hours agoThe 2-Disc Special Edition DVD & Blu-ray disc will include: a "Commentary with the director and stars," a "Commentary with the director, The Real "Harold …Paramount Enlists DTS-HD MA for Top Gun Blu-ray TheManRoomParamount Brings Back Older Blu-ray Titles TVPredictions.com (press release)Nim's Island on Blu-ray in August, First Bonus Feature Details DailyGameTheManRoom - TheManRoomall 10 news articles

Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc Player - Washington Post
Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc PlayerWashington Post, United States - 5 hours agoThe Samsung BD-P1400 ($400 as of 4/24/08) is, at this point, one of the older Blu-ray Disc players currently available. And its features reflect this: It …Philips BDP7200/37 Blu-ray Disc Player Washington PostSharp BD-HP20U Blu-ray Disc Player Washington PostPioneer Elite BDP-95FD Blu-ray Disc Player Washington Postall 7 news articles

Blu-ray is still struggling despite format war win (Reading Eagle)
Blu-ray may have won the format war, but it hasn t won over many consumers.

Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Disc Player - PC World
Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Disc PlayerPC World - 8 hours agoBonusView Blu-ray player responds speedily, but that doesn't make up for disappointing image and sound. Panasonic's $500 DMP-BD30 (price as of 4/24/2008) …

Sony CEO: Blu-Ray Will Fare Well Despite Trend To Downloads - CNNMoney.com
Sony CEO: Blu-Ray Will Fare Well Despite Trend To DownloadsCNNMoney.com - 19 hours ago(SNE) Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer said Wednesday that the Blu-Ray video format his company champions will "more than hold up" against the …@ D6: Sony s Stringer: PS3 Not On Life Support Anymore paidContent.orgSony's Stringer: PS3 No Longer 'On Life Support' GamasutraSony CEO Stringer: You can't afford our best TV CNET News.comGameDAILY BIZ - Next Generationall 10 news articles

Blu-ray DVD recorder sales rising fast in Japan - Reuters
Blu-ray DVD recorder sales rising fast in JapanReuters - May 27, 2008TOKYO (Reuters) - Sales of high definition Blu-ray DVD recorders are zooming up in Japan as consumers take to the new generation of home movie entertainment …Tech: Blu-ray Won the Format War, but When Will Sales Pick Up? Half Life SourceBlu-ray recorders doing well in Japan, players struggle BetaNewsLand of the rising Blu-ray sun Blocks & FilesCrunchGear - CD Freaks.comall 43 news articles

Blu-ray DVDs struggling despite support - The Money Times
Washington — Blu-ray DVDs and DVD players are struggling to sell across the United States despite being tabbed as the replacement for average DVDs, analysts say. Analysts said while Blu-ray was dubbed as the heir apparent in the high-definition DVD

Microsoft: Blu-ray not taking off - TG Daily
Redmond (WA) Once again, Microsoft has squashed rumors that a Blu-ray drive for a refreshed Xbox 360 may be in the works. The company believes that DVD will remain the more important optical format at this time and that the real format battle may

Retailers: Blu-ray Will Soon Top DVD Player Sales - TVPredictions.com
Washington, D.C. (May 26, 2008) — Blu-ray players will outsell standard-def DVD players by this August, according to several high-end electronics retailers, as reported by Video Business. The research firm NPD said this month that sales of

May 26, 1908: Mideast Oil Discovered There Will Be Blood - Wired News
1908: A British company strikes oil in Persia (now Iran). It’s the first big petroleum find in the Middle East, and it sets off a wave of exploration, extraction and exploitation that will change the region’s — and the world’s — history. Englishman

CeBIT 2008: the big wrapup - PC Authority
We’ve rolled up our sleeves, put on our boots, and trawled the halls of IT’s massive trade expo in Sydney looking for tasty tech delights. Here’s what we found. CeBIT 08 attracts more than 35,000 registered visitors and 750 exhibitors, and it’s also

Ster-Kinekor, Sony target Blu-ray market - ITWeb
[ Johannesburg, 20 May 2008 ] - In collaboration with Sony Electronics, Sony BMG and PlayStation, Blu-ray will enable Ster-Kinekor to aggressively target a wider audience. This is according to Nelmari Claassens, marketing manager for Sony Pictures at

Samsung announces reorganization plan - Seattle Times
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it was consolidating some of its key businesses a week after announcing a new executive lineup. Samsung that it would merge its home theater, DVD and Blu-ray player businesses with its global No. 1 TV business as

Samsung Electronics announces plan to consolidate some businesses - Minneapolis Star Tribune
SEOUL, South Korea - Samsung Electronics said Thursday it was consolidating some of its key businesses a week after announcing a new executive lineup. Samsung that it would merge its home theater, DVD and Blu-ray player businesses with its global No

Sony to sell golf ball-sized speakers - Miami Herald
The new speakers from Sony are as tiny as golf balls but deliver the big, robust sound of a top-notch home-theater sound system. The roughly cube-shaped speakers, to go on sale in Japan next month, measure just 1.7 inches on each side, Sony Corp