DVD duplication innovation welcomed

An American company has welcomed its own breakthrough in being able to offer blu-ray DVD duplication services.

DVD duplication 'going global'

The DVD duplication industry and firms that operate within it are going global, it has been suggested.

Shell adopts DVD to promote green credentials

The British and Dutch oil production company Shell has distributed a DVD in a number of countries with the aim of promoting its environmental credentials, it has emerged.

Road safety DVD 'could see national campaign'

A road safety DVD could be used as part of a national campaign designed to highlight the dangers of reckless driving, it has been revealed.

DVD Easter eggs 'available all year round'

Unlike their chocolate equivalents, it seems DVD Easter eggs are available to enjoy all year round.

Buffalo adds to dual-format HD drives

The selection of high-definition (HD) optical drives available has been extended with the introduction of a new dual-format device from Buffalo.

Copy protection cracking 'could aid HD-DVD'

Troubled high-definition format HD-DVD could be granted a reprieve with the news that its competitor, Blu-ray, has had its copy protection system cracked.

Partnership 'to benefit DVD duplication industry'

'Third parties needed' for effective DVD duplication

The tools commonly available for carrying out DVD duplication are not sufficient for professional usage, it has been claimed.

Plextor DVD duplication drives 'support HD formats'

With the war between Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs arguably drawing to a close, Plextor is looking to cater for those who chose the losing format.

DVDs 'will remain mainstream for foreseeable future'

Standard DVDs and CDs are not set to fall from use over the next few years despite the emergence of the high-definition format, it has been claimed.

Impossible Pictures signs up to distribution deal

A three-year output deal allowing 2 Entertain exclusive distribution rights for Impossible Pictures' DVDs has been agreed.

HD-DVD values 'soaring'

HD-DVDs are currently increasing in value as a result of Toshiba announcing the end of production and product development for the line.

Blu-ray victory takes further casualties

The success of the Blu-Ray format in the high-definition war has claimed another victim, it has emerged.

Microsoft 'investigating Blu-ray support'

Sony and Microsoft are undertaking discussions about the potential for the PC and Xbox firm to support Blu-ray discs, it has been reported.

Toshiba 'to focus on standard DVD market'

Toshiba is set to focus its future efforts in terms of DVDs on standard discs rather than the high-definition market, it has been reported.

UK Blu-Ray sales 'to soar'

The number of people purchasing Blu-Ray discs and players in the UK is set to increase rapidly in the year ahead, according to the latest figures.

Sony unveils new players to match Blu-Ray success

Blu-Ray's accession to the position of dominant high-definition format provider has been partnered with the launch of new players of the medium from Sony.

Microsoft 'unlikely to provide Xbox 360 Blu-RAy add-on'

Microsoft may not develop Blu-Ray playing capabilities for the Xbox 360, it has emerged.

LG 'will continue to back HD-DVD'

One manufacturer of HD-DVD compliant media players has announced that it will continue in its production.

Are Blu-ray HD-DVD format wars over?

Developers at Sony are likely to be celebrating today amid rumours that Toshiba is set to end production of its Blu-ray competitor format, HD-DVD.

Blu-ray sales pass two million

Movie sales on the Blu-ray format have surpassed the two million mark in Europe, according to new figures.

Samsung taken to court over faulty Blu-ray player

Samsung is set to be taken to court in a class action concerning the defective manufacturing of one of its Blu-ray players.

Microsoft cuts price of Xbox 360 HD DVD add-on

In the wake of Blu-ray's triumph in the high-definition format war, Microsoft has reduced the price of its HD DVD add-on for the Xbox 360.

HD-DVD to continue manufacturing despite Wooolworths blow

HD-DVD has vowed to continue manufacturing both high definition discs and DVD players despite Woolworths deciding to stock Blu-ray only.

Hi-definition discs to boost manufacturing after sales jump

A massive increase in the sale of Blu-ray and HD DVD discs and players may lead to an increase in high definition disc manufacturing.

Sony improve Blu-ray manufacturing process

Sony has improved its Blu-ray manufacturing process with the development of a new laser module which could bring high-definition content to more consumers.

Blu-ray DVD manufacturers enjoy sales

Blu-ray is dominating the DVD Manufacturing industry in Australia, it has been revealed.

Simonis: Momentum behind lack of updates

European chairman of the Blu-ray Disc Association, Frank Simonis, has claimed that the incompatibility between older players and new features is a result of the need to "get the players on the market".

BBC Video continues with both formats

BBC Video will not follow the lead of Warner Bros., New Line Entertainment and HBO and become Blu-ray exclusive - at least for now.

HD DVD to up marketing campaign

Toshiba has announced its intentions to step up the marketing campaign for high-definition media format HD DVD.

Adult film industry backs both formats

The adult movie industry, which proved decisive in the format battle between VHS and Betamax, is supporting both Blu-ray and HD-DVD in the high definition disc battle.

HBO and New Line become Blu-ray exclusive

New Line Home Entertainment and HBO have both confirmed that their high-definition DVDs will be available exclusively on Blu-ray.

Format war set to continue

The battle between high definition DVD formats HD and Blu-ray could rage on until 2012, it has been claimed.

Format war reaches stalemate

The high definition DVD format war between HD and Blu-ray has reached a stalemate, experts have claimed.

Ultra thin Blu-ray drive ships

Consumer electronics manufacturer Panasonic has begun shipping a new ultra-thin Blu-ray disc drive designed for lightweight notebooks.

Blu-ray enjoys European sales boost

Blu-ray disc sales across Europe have hit the one million mark, highlighting the format's popularity over HD DVD.

UK set for cut price HD DVD player

A low cost HD DVD player, manufactured in China by Venturer, is set to hit the UK market place shortly after Christmas.

LG unveil new Blu-ray discs

LG have introduced two new Blu-ray products to the market place, rewritable and recordable discs.

SmileOnMyMac releases new CD label software

SmileOnMyMac has released the latest version of its CD/DVD label design software for Mac OS X.

Woman arrested after illegal DVD duplication activities

A woman from Cumbria has been given a jail sentence after pleading guilty to 18 charges relating to her illegal DVD duplication business.

HD DVD player sales pass milestone

Sales of dedicated HD DVD players have passed the 750,000 mark, following a recent promotions campaign.

Blu-ray outselling HD DVD in Europe

Blu-ray DVD have outsold their high definition format rival HD DVD in Europe this year, surpassing the one million barrier and accounting for 73 per cent of the total number of HD discs sold.

Blu-ray compliant PS3 is 'selling well'

The PlayStation 3 is selling really well, Sony's chief executive has said.

Horizon introduces dual channel chip

Horizon Semiconductors has launched what it says is the first system-on-a-chip that can enable dual channel 1080/60p decoding, encoding and transcoding for devices that support Blu-ray and HD DVD formats.

Blu-ray disc won't include game demos

The DVD duplication firm behind its release may already know this, but its news that is likely to hit gaming enthusiasts where it hurts.

Blu-ray dismisses HD DVD claims

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) European Promotions Committee has dismissed claims from its European counterpart, the European HD DVD Promotional Group, that HD DVD has a higher attach rate in Europe.

DVD sales on the up

Good news for DVD duplication firms - as DVD sales are enjoying a rare old time of it, according to a new report.

Shrek gets promo release

DVD duplication firms have been hard at work producing copies of DreamWorks Animation's Shrek The Third - and their efforts will be rewarded it seems, as Blockbuster launches a comprehensive national promotional campaign to support its release in the US.

Blu-ray and HD DVD in deadlock

Sony chief executive Howard Stringer says that his company's Blu-ray high definition format is losing ground to its Microsoft and Toshiba-backed HD DVD competitor - in news which could prove interesting to both consumer and DVD duplication firms.

The Invasion to be released on Blu ray

DVD duplication firms will be hard at work in the coming few weeks, as they produce copies of classy thriller The Invasion.

Blockbuster posts massive losses

DVD and video rental chain Blockbuster posted huge losses for the third quarter of this year.

Warner opts for Blu-ray and HD DVD

Warner Home Video has decided that it is going to break the mould - and back both the Blu-ray and HD DVD formats, instead of just supporting one of them.

LCD and plasmas 'reliable'

Extended warranties on LCD and plasma screen televisions could be a waste of money, new research suggests.

Blu-ray players to drop 20 per cent

Sony's Blu-ray DVD player will fall by at least 20 per cent in price over the forthcoming holiday season, a senior company official has said.

Sunshine to be released as PIP-enabled Blu-ray title

Fox Home Entertainment will release science fiction thriller Sunshine as a PIP-enabled Blu-ray title some time at the beginning of next year, it has been claimed.

Kmart supports HD DVD, as Walmart slashes prices

North American discount retailer Kmart says that it will carry just HD DVD players, dropping Blu-ray machines from its product range.

Calls for exhibition window decrease

A leading French video publisher on DVD association has called for the theatrical window to be shortened.

Blu-ray and HD DVD war 'futile'

The ongoing battle for supremacy between the Blu-ray and HD DVD formats will present major problems to manufacturers as they attempt to influence take-up of their preferred medium, it has been claimed.

In car Blu ray player released

Panasonic has unveiled the first ever Blu ray player for cars, according to the latest reports.

Blu ray.com fare well in Folding@Home

Blu ray.com is one of the leading teams in the shared computing project Folding@Home, it has emerged.

Cheap HD DVD player to be released?

Reports from the US claim that Toshiba could be set to release a new HD DVD player in the US for less than $200.

DVD sales to rise in Europe

DVD sales will enjoy a bumper fourth quarter in Europe, it has been claimed.

Xbox HD DVD customers to get movie offer

Consumers buying a new Xbox 360 HD DVD player before the end of January will receive five movies free of charge, it has emerged.

PS3 sales 'skyrocket'

Sales of PlayStation 3 consoles have increased markedly, following the introduction of two new cheaper models in the UK.

DVD release to have sci fi fans running

Classic sci fi adventure Blade Runner will soon be released on high definition DVD.

White PS3 to hit shops

Sony has announced that it will soon release a new 'ceramic white' version of its PlayStation 3 console.