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How Much Does A Failed Format War Cost?

Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 by MegaZone

The Blu-ray vs. HD DVD format war is over, but the fallout and consequences aren’t. And the big loser in the war, Toshiba, is facing the music for their failed campaign. Toshiba started the war in an attempt to increase … Continue reading →

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HD DVD’s Last Chance For Limelight

Posted on Saturday, March 1, 2008 by MegaZone

As HD DVD plays out its last days on the market, it has had one last shot at the limelight. For the week ended 2/24 HD DVD managed to grab 23% of the high-def market, with Blu-ray taking the other … Continue reading →

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As Expected, Paramount Is Back In The Blu

Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 by MegaZone

Paramount has returned to the fold: Paramount Home Entertainment quietly came onboard via a statement sent exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday: “We are pleased that the industry is moving to a single high-definition format, as we believe it … Continue reading →

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Displaying A Firm Grasp Of The Obvious, Amazon Supports Blu-ray

Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 by MegaZone

Blu-ray.com had this quote: Peter Faricy, vice president of movies and music at Amazon.com commented, “The high-definition landscape is rapidly changing, and consumers are looking for guidance on how to make the best high-definition buying decisions. Our customers have clearly … Continue reading →

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Shocking No One, Universal Turns Blu

Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 by MegaZone

Now that Toshiba has pulled the plug on HD DVD and all, the only studio to have been 100% HD DVD throughout the format war, Universal, made the obvious announcement – they’re going to start releasing films on Blu-ray. Home … Continue reading →

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