Star Wars is coming to Blu-ray Disc Sept. 16 as a nine-disc set called "The Complete Saga" with 40-plus hours of bonus features, including some previously unseen materials and new documentaries. Overseas markets get a four-day jump on North America with the latest iteration of the franchise being … [Read more...]
Blu-ray up 10%; 3D to hit $100 mil.
May 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Consumer spending on Blu-ray Disc software sales was up nearly 10 percent in the first quarter over the same period in 2010. And Blu-ray 3D software is expected to top $100 million for the year, according to the DEG’s First Quarter 2011 Home Entertainment Report. Blu-ray Disc hardware sales are … [Read more...]
Blu-ray doubles; 3D outpacing HD
April 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The news for Blu-ray and 3D in the home was strong in the first quarter. Household penetration of dedicated Blu-ray set-top players nearly doubled as compared to the first quarter of 2010, according to IHS Screen Digest data reported by the Blu-ray Disc Association. Similarly, software unit sales … [Read more...]
3D awareness up double-digits
April 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Consumer awareness of 3D TVs and Blu-ray 3D players has jumped by double digits in only six months, according to a study in February by market research company The NPD Group’s 3D 360º Monitor. Consumers aware of 3D plasma TV awareness jumped from 21 percent in September 2010 to 32 percent in … [Read more...]
Blu-ray 3D engages deeper
March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Blu-ray 3D delivers an enhanced emotional entertainment experience that engages viewers more than standard Blu-ray Disc or DVD, according to neurological research released today (March 29). The results arrive on the back of the latest Blu-ray Disc sales figures conducted by Futuresource … [Read more...]
DisneyToon is back: “Planes” Blu-ray
February 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DisneyToon Studios is producing a "Cars"-inspired spin-off feature film exclusively for Blu-ray and DVD in spring 2013 called "Planes." The CGI-animated comedy action adventure movie will introduce an entirely original crew of daredevils from every corner of the globe, the studio announced … [Read more...]
Yogi Bear in 3D VOD, Blu-ray March 22
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In what is believed to be a 3D industry first, Warner Home Entertainment Group will make the $100 million-grossing "Yogi Bear" available in 3D simultaneously via the digital cable, satellite and game console pay-per-view On Demand service and on Blu-ray 3D March 22. The Blu-ray 3D version will also … [Read more...]
Tron: Legacy 3D/Classic Tron, Blu-ray 4/5
February 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Disney's long-awaited plans for the release strategy of "Tron: Legacy" and its 1982 predecessor "Tron" call for releasing both at the same time on April 5 in all sorts of configurations, including a $99.99 gift set featuring the first HiDef version of the original and a Blu-ray 3D edition of the new … [Read more...]
Potter Hallows 1 Blu-ray April 15
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1” will be released on Blu-ray April 15th by Warner Home Video, priced at $35.99. It will still not be in 3D even though most of it was converted for 3D and the final movie in the series will be released in 3D in theaters this summer. “Harry … [Read more...]
Blu-ray Oscar noms: 127 Hours, Tangled
January 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
More than half of the biggest movies nominated for Academy Awards are already on Blu-ray, including "The Social Network," "Toy Story 3" (not in 3D yet), "Inception," "Winter's Bone," and "The Kids are All Right," with several others arriving soon after Oscar winners are announced on Feb. … [Read more...]
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