While theatrical and DVD revenues declined in 2011, Blu-ray Disc sales were up 20% for both new and catalog titles to cross $2 billion for the first time, according to DEG: Digital Entertainment Group. A 38% jump in Blu-ray household penetration push Blu-ray compatible devices into 40 million … [Read more...]
Panasonic expands 3D world, Olympics
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Panasonic is expanding its pioneering commitment to 3D and Blu-ray, and was rewarded with several awards at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company says the 3D business, including 3D TVs, is expected to grow into a market worth $60 billion by 2020 as full-scale expansion … [Read more...]
Panasonic Blu-ray wins DEG Award
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Panasonic's DMP-BDT310 3D Blu-ray Disc Player won the DEG Emiel N. Petrone Digital Innovation Award for Best Physical Media Product award from DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, it was announced today at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Twentieth Century Fox … [Read more...]
105 mil. Blu-ray Players by 2015
September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Five years after the debut of the Blu-ray player, In-Stat research forecasts 105 million of the HiDef machines being shipped by 2015. The first victim of this trend will be DVD recorders. “By 2015, DVD recorders will be essentially phased out entirely, with only negligible shipments to Japan,” … [Read more...]
Missing Potter 3D debut on Blu-ray
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
That 3D version of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" that was never released theatrically will make its worldwide debut on Blu-ray 3D. But you'll have to buy a specific Sony 3D product to get it and the Blu-ray version of the final chapter in the series. Warner Home Video has announced … [Read more...]
Cars 2 racing to Blu-ray Nov. 1
August 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Disney will release "Cars 2" for Blu-ray 3D Nov. 1. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios, the high octane in-home release invites families and fans of all ages to come along on a journey around the world with the #1 animated film of the year and introduces an exclusive new … [Read more...]
“Rio” sets home video sales records
August 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's animated "Rio" set home video industry records last week as the biggest selling family title ever for an August release. More than 2.5 million units were sold in the first six days of release, the studio announced today (Aug. 8), with premium-priced … [Read more...]
4 more Disney Blu-ray 3Ds Nov. 8
August 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Walt Disney Studios continues to show support for the Blu-ray 3D market with the announcement of four new catalog titles coming on November 8: "Bolt," "Meet the Robinsons," "Chicken Little," and "G-Force." Each will be released as a Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack featuring the discs compatible with … [Read more...]
Blu-ray up 10% in 2nd quarter
August 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Spending on Blu-ray Discs was up more than 10% in the second quarter, according to DEG’s mid-year 2011 Home Entertainment Report compiled by DEG members, tracking sources and retail input. The increase in Blu-ray spending comes despite a 3.6% decrease in overall consumer spending on home … [Read more...]
Lion King 3D for theaters/Blu-ray
May 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
Disney's 3D version of "The Lion King" is finally set for release, but while it is getting a theatrical run on Sept. 16, it will be short-lived as the Blu-ray 3D version follows quickly on Oct. 4. It was Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment that announced a two-week domestic run of "The Lion … [Read more...]
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