Category Archives: Blu-ray/HD DVD

Warner Says There Was No Payoff For Blu-ray Move

Posted on Friday, January 4, 2008 by MegaZone

A few nanoseconds after Warner announced their switch to Blu-ray, rumors started flying about a payoff. This is unsurprising, as Paramount and DreamWorks Animation have been widely reported as having been paid up to $180 million to switch to HD … Continue reading →

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HD DVD Promotional Group Chimes In On Warner’s Blu-ray Move

Posted on Friday, January 4, 2008 by MegaZone

This is even shorter than Toshiba’s comment: Jan 4, 2008 20:30 ET HD DVD Promotional Group Statement on Warner Home Video Decision to Back Blu-ray LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ — The companies of the HD DVD Promotional Group today … Continue reading →

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Toshiba Comments On Warner’s Blu-ray Move

Posted on Friday, January 4, 2008 by MegaZone

Toshiba didn’t waste any time responding to Warner’s move to drop HD DVD. My summary: “Oh shit. Oh shit. Oh shit. Damn that hurts. How are we going to salvage this? Stall for time.” It actually sounds a bit peevish … Continue reading →

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Warner Bros. Goes Blu-ray Exclusive – Take That HD DVD!

Posted on Friday, January 4, 2008 by MegaZone

Oh, that’s gotta hurt! In breaking news, EngadgetHD is reporting on a new press release from Warner Bros. Entertainment. Following their abandonment of TotalHD and rumors of a move to Blu, Warner has made it official. Warner will continue to … Continue reading →

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Netflix To Bring Movie Streams To The TV With LG Electronics

Posted on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 by MegaZone

Well, it seems like Netflix is finally making a move to bring their Internet streaming service to the TV, as hinted at in their last quarterly call, and they’d partnered with LG Electronics to do it. They’re reportedly developing a … Continue reading →

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