Blu-ray Reaches 1000 Titles

Despite death calls being heard left and right and digital downloads gaining buzz, Blu-ray has managed to push out it’s 1,000th title this month!
The amount of titles has doubled since March 2008!
It should be noted this number does not mean there are 1000 unique titles on the market, instead there are only 841 currently available [...]

Engadget HD Podcast: Discs vs. Downloads Roundtable

For the second time, yours truly was invited to be on the Engadget HD Podcast. The last time was in early 2007, where we talked about the state of HD DVD/Blu-ray format war after one year in the market.
This time I was asked to be a part of a roundtable on the subject of “Discs [...]

HDCP Required For Xbox 360 HD Netflix Streaming Over DVI

Update: This only applies to non-HDCP compatible DVI Connections.
The copy protection police have struck again. The new HD Netflix streaming service on the Xbox 360 requires an HDCP compatible display device. If you try play a movie while not connected to an HDCP compatible display, you will get the “Secure HDCP Link Not Found” error.
For [...]

Costco’s Big Blu-ray Push

Costco has ramped up their in-store Blu-ray promotion, with large stacks of Blu-ray players right when you come in the door. They have also added a huge new Blu-ray endcap in the DVD section of the store. The endcap includes a large display dedicated to Planet Earth on Blu-ray.
Costco carries the Sony BDP-BX1 ($279.99), Samsung [...]

Blu-ray Giveaway: Never Back Down

This week we are giving away the movie “Never Back Down″ on Blu-ray disc. This was Summit Entertainment’s first Blu-ray release. The movie has a really cool Bonus View PiP fight scene.
The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. (Mehar will be helping out with a future Canadian only giveaway).
You can only win once every [...]

HD Netflix Streaming Rolls Out With New Xbox Experience

Our friends at EngadgetHD have confirmed that HD Netflix streaming is being rolled out with the New Xbox Experience on November 19th. The HD Netflix streaming is exclusive to the Xbox 360 for now, as the Roku, LG/Samsung Blu-ray players, and PCs won’t have access the new HD content for the time being.
The Netflix HD [...]

Blu-ray New Releases for October 28th 2008

The following are the Blu-ray new releases for Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
4/20 Live in Seattle
Black Mine
Retail: $19.95
Amazon: $12.95
Baraka
MPI Home Video
Retail: $34.98
Amazon: $21.95
Beat the Devil
Blu-Ray Only
Retail: $11.98
Amazon: $7.95
Cruel World
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Retail: $14.99
Amazon: $9.95
Dead Space: Downfall
Manga Video
Retail: $34.98
Amazon: $19.95
Elf
New Line Home Video
Retail: $28.99
Amazon: $19.95
Essential Holiday Collection
Warner Home Video
Retail: $99.99
Amazon: $69.95
Hell Ride
Weinstein Company
Retail: $29.95
Amazon: $20.95
Jack and the [...]

“P2″ The Last HD DVD Released

What is supposedly the world’s last “HD DVD” release is now available exclusively at DVAspecial. The title in question is P2, a 2007 horror film which performed poorly at the box office, the title is available for $26.99.
Interestingly, Brad Kugler the CEO of DVA claims to have inked a deal with an unknown studio for [...]

Amazon Deal: Buy Blu-ray Player And 4 Blu-ray Movies Get $100 Off

Amazon’s new Blu-ray sale, buy a Blu-ray player and 4 Warner Blu-ray movies and get $100 off. The players included in this sale are the 80GB Sony PS3, Samsung BD-P1500, and the Sylvania NB500SL9.
The deal included 22 Warner Blu-ray titles inlcuding: Batman Begins, Syriana, and 10,000 BC.

Digital Downloads Update October 27th 2008

Discs Not Your Thing? Want to watch an HD movie over the weekend but don’t feel like going outside? Don’t worry we have you covered! Format War Central lists the latest HD Digital Download releases for the various platforms.
Calling all Photoshop wizards, we need at new image for this post. If you can come up [...]