Hustler is pumping out a new HiDef and 3D adult entertainment channel next month called Hustler HD/3D. European adult entertainment content distributor Sapphire Media International today announced the launch of the new Hustler HiDef adult channel, which will also support and deliver 3D … [Read more...]
DirecTV “Superman” debut w/ Blu-ray, donate
February 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"Waiting for Superman" is making its debut today (Feb. 15) on the DirecTV Cinema video-on-demand service simultaneously with the film's release on Blu-ray and DVD. The satellite service is donating a portion of the proceeds from rentals of the documentary ($5.99 for HiDef) to help schools in need … [Read more...]
DISH-ing Cricket World Cup in HiDef
February 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 will be delivered in HiDef PPV for the first time to DISH Network customers, as well as via a myriad of mobile devices, starting Saturday (Feb. 19) and running through April 2. Early bird tournament price (until Saturday) is $129, and then $149 thereafter. The ICC … [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...]
EchoStar to buy Hughes Comm for $2 bil.
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In an ironic twist, DISH Network parent company EchoStar Corp. has agreed to buy satellite system behemoth Hughes Communications, Inc. for $2 billion. Hughes, in an earlier iteration, is the company that launched DISH rival DirecTV. The deal calls for EchoStar to acquire all of the outstanding … [Read more...]
Swank film shares debut on DirecTV Feb. 18
January 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hilary Swank's thriller "The Resident" will become one of the first films to debut simultaneously on pay-per-view simultaneously with its theatrical release. DirecTV's PPV movie service DirecTV Cinema will be offered Friday, Feb. 18 for as low as $4.99 for standard definition or $5.99 for 1080p … [Read more...]
Eisuke Tsuyuzaki 2010 Visionary
January 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Panasonic Corp. chief technology officer of North America Eisuke Tsuyuzaki has been named Home Media Magazine's 2010 Home Entertainment Visionary for his work promoting the Blu-ray Disc format and 3D in the home. Tsuyuzaki is credited with developing partnerships with studios such as Walt … [Read more...]
Formula One finally Speed’s to HiDef
January 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The missing formula to watch Formula One racing in HiDef has finally been created with Formula One Management's announcement this week that all broadcasters will receive an original HiDef feed at a data rate of 42 Megabits/second (MPEG-2) of all 20-races, qualifying, and practice coverage this … [Read more...]
ESPN BCS scores biggest cable audience ever
January 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Much of the nation apparently enjoyed a HiDef experience with ESPN Monday night with the Tostitos Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship being watched by more than any program in the history of cable television. An average of 27,316,000 viewers (P2+) and 17,718,000 households watched … [Read more...]
DISH “TV Anywhere” & 3D at CES
January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dish Network's Francie Bauer explains Dish Network's recent introduction of 3D movies via VOD, and the satellite service's new TV Anywhere option that allows customers to view any channel on their Android, tablet or other portable device in the following 2 1/2-minute video interview at CES 2011 in … [Read more...]
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