Tag Archives: format war

Netflix To Drop HD DVD, Best Buy To Push Blu-ray, HD DVD To Weep Quietly

Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 by MegaZone

HD DVD got two heaping scoops of bad news today. One wonders how long Toshiba and the rest of the HD DVD camp will maintain their “Everything going remarkably well!” delusional stance. Hey, HD DVD, to quote: “No you’re not, … Continue reading →

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HD DVD Claws Back A Little Market Share

Posted on Friday, February 8, 2008 by MegaZone

It could be the weak Blu-ray releases last week, or it could be the result of Toshiba’s deep price cuts on their players, or, most likely, a combination of both, but HD DVD managed to claw back a bit of … Continue reading →

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Kaleidescape To Add Blu-ray Support In 2009, Shuns HD DVD

Posted on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 by MegaZone

Kaleidescape, makers of very-high end home media systems, recently emailed their dealers to let them know that they are working on a ‘Blue-Laser Player’ for their systems. The Kaleidescape systems work by importing your CDs or DVDs onto hard drives, … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Highlight Video Drops HD DVD, Turns Blu

Posted on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 by MegaZone

Starting Match 1, 2008 German distributor Highlight Video will drop HD DVD and begin releasing titles exclusively on Blu-ray. They cite the shift in the market toward Blu-ray and, like Warner, the desire to back a single format. Their first … Continue reading →

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Spain’s Manga Films Goes Blu, And Germany’s Singulus Sees Higher Blu-ray Demand

Posted on Monday, February 4, 2008 by MegaZone

Spanish distribution company Manga Films, which had earlier indicated an intent to release on HD DVD, has instead dropped all HD DVD plans and will be releasing films on Blu-ray, with their first titles, John Rambo and Mr. Brooks, due … Continue reading →

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