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      • HDTV Owners Seek Out HD Shows
        06/30/08
        HDTV Owners Seek Out HD Shows
        CTAM survey suggests it matters whether a show is in high-def..
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2008) -- High-Definition TV subscribers are loyal viewers, according to a new survey from CTAM, the cable industry's marketing arm.

      • HDTV Channels In Demand?
        06/30/08
        HDTV Channels In Demand?
        Cable and satellite operators looks to build the numbers.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2008) -- High-Definition channels may have a greater chance of landing spots in cable and satellite lineups than their SD counterparts.

        That's

      • Comcast Goes Digital For HDTV
        06/27/08
        Comcast Goes Digital For HDTV
        The cable operator hopes to eliminate analog channels.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 27, 2008) -- Comcast is expected to order up to six million digital converter boxes this year in an effort to create more space for High-Definition channels.
      • Dish Network Unveils $59 Digital Converter Box
        06/26/08
        Dish Network Unveils $59 Digital Converter Box
        But the satcaster has yet to launch the much-anticipated cheaper version.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 26, 2008) -- Dish Network has announced that its new Digital TV converter box, called DTVPal, is now available for purchase f

      • Sony to Offer Movie Downloads In 2008
        06/26/08
        Sony to Offer Movie Downloads In 2008
        But it's unclear if the service will include high-def.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 26, 2008) -- Sony said today that it will soon offer movie downloads on Bravia HDTVs and Play Station 3 video game consoles.

        That's

      • Blockbuster: We Need More Blu-ray Discs!
        06/25/08
        Blockbuster: We Need More Blu-ray Discs!
        The video rental giant says the high-def disc can boost business.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 25, 2008) -- Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes said yesterday that studios must provide more copies of Blu-ray movies to video retailers if they wa

      • Digital TV Switch Could Use a Bill Cosby
        06/24/08
        Digital TV Switch Could Use a Bill Cosby
        The transition effort lacks a well-known public spokesman.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2008) -- Pop quiz: Who is Meredith Atwell Baker?

        a. The grand dame of this Saturday's high society debutante ball?
        b. A c

      • DIRECTV: We're Not Affected By Recession
        06/23/08
        DIRECTV: We're Not Affected By Recession
        The satcaster says HD lineup has kept subscribers coming.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 23, 2008) -- Paul Guyardo, DIRECTV's chief marketing officer, says the satcaster has not been "dramatically affected" by the U.

      • MPAA Pushes Early HD VOD Releases
        06/20/08
        MPAA Pushes Early HD VOD Releases
        But the plan would prevent recording films on a DVR.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 20, 2008) -- Hollywood studios this week started campaigning for a plan to air first-run movies on HD VOD shortly after their theatrical release -- and well be

      • DIRECTV: The Clear HD Leader
        06/19/08
        DIRECTV: The Clear HD Leader
        Cable operators are not even coming close.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 19, 2008) -- Who's the leading provider of High-Definition TV programming?

        That question is being hotly debated in TV commercials and print advertisements w

      • Kaleidescape: Our DVD Player Offers Real 1080p HD
        06/19/08
        Kaleidescape: Our DVD Player Offers Real 1080p HD
        But the standard-def player costs nearly $4,300.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 19, 2008) -- Kaleidescape has introduced an 'upconverting' standard-def DVD player that it claims offers a picture that rivals the Blu-ra

      • Warner to Release Interactive Blu-ray Movies
        06/19/08
        Warner to Release Interactive Blu-ray Movies
        But studio says the first titles should come this winter.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 19, 2008) -- Warner Bros. hopes to release interactive Blu-ray high-def discs by the winter holidays, according to Home Media Magazine.
      • Interactive TV: Blu-ray's Worst Enemy
        06/18/08
        Interactive TV: Blu-ray's Worst Enemy
        Efforts by Disney and other studios to add interactivity are only hurting the format's chances of success.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2008) -- Blu-ray replication executives yesterday said new BD Live interactive features

      • Obama Whiffs On Digital TV Switch
        06/17/08
        Obama Whiffs On Digital TV Switch
        The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee apparently has no clue that the transition is in trouble.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2008) -- Sen. Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, was asked this week by Br

      • Studio Execs: Blu-ray Sales to Hit $1 Billion
        06/17/08
        Studio Execs: Blu-ray Sales to Hit $1 Billion
        The number could double next year.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2008) -- Blu-ray high-def disc sales could hit the $1 billion mark this year -- and jump to $2.5 billion next year, according to several Hollywood studio preside

      • Comcast, Big Ten Network Close to Deal?
        06/16/08
        Comcast, Big Ten Network Close to Deal?
        Chicago Tribune reports the two sides are ready to end impasse.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 16, 2008) -- Comcast and the Big Ten Network are close to signing a deal that would enable the cable operator to carry the network's SD a

      • Will High-Def Mean Low Sports Attendance?
        06/15/08
        Will High-Def Mean Low Sports Attendance?
        Minnesota Vikings executive says it's getting tougher to draw fans.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 15, 2008) -- A top Minnesota Vikings marketing executive says High-Definition TV is making his job more difficult.

        The V

      • Cox to Add 5 HD Channels In New England
        06/15/08
        Cox to Add 5 HD Channels In New England
        The additions are scheduled for Wednesday.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 15, 2008) -- Cox this Wednesday will add five new High-Definition channels in New England markets, including the Providence, Rhode Island area.

        The cabl

      • Dish Network Adds Tribune HD Stations
        06/13/08
        Dish Network Adds Tribune HD Stations
        The satcaster also adds WGN America HD.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2008) -- Dish Network this week is adding High-Definition signals for Tribune-owned local stations in four markets.

        The stations are: KCPQ (Fox station i

      • Time Warner: We Have 63 HD Channels
        06/13/08
        Time Warner: We Have 63 HD Channels
        The cable operator adds more high-def channels in San Antonio.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2008) -- Time Warner Cable says it now offers 63 High-Definition channels in the San Antonio, Texas market.

        That's according to

      • PS3 Outsells XBox Again; Blu-ray Cited
        06/13/08
        PS3 Outsells XBox Again; Blu-ray Cited
        The Sony console finishes in second place behind Wii.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2008) -- Sony's Play Station 3 out sold Microsoft's XBox 360 in May and the PS3's Blu-ray player appears to be a chief reason.
      • MOJO: Go For the Dough
        06/12/08
        MOJO: Go For the Dough
        The high-def channel launches series to promote advertiser.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2008) -- MOJO HD will soon launch a reality show that's produced and created specifically to promote an advertising sponsor.

        That's accord

      • DIRECTV Offers Free Preview of 65 HD Channels
        06/12/08
        DIRECTV Offers Free Preview Of 65 HD Channels
        The preview will be available this weekend.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2008) -- DIRECTV is holding a free preview of 265 channels this weekend, including 65 High-Definition channels.

        The free preview, which will

      • Feds: We Need More Stamps For Digital TV
        06/11/08
        Feds: We Need More Stamps For Digital TV
        The 2009 switchover hits another bump in the road.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2008) -- Federal officials testified yesterday that they need more money to buy stamps to mail out coupons for Digital TV converter boxes.

      • DIRECTV's Cancellation Fees Draw Media Fire
        06/11/08
        DIRECTV's Cancellation Fees Draw Media Fire
        The satcaster says the charges are valid.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2008) -- Several TV stations and local newspapers are urging caution about signing up with DIRECTV because of the satcaster's controversial early

      • Disney to Add Chat Feature to Blu-ray
        06/11/08
        Disney to Add Chat Feature to Blu-ray
        The studio is bullish on interactivity.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2008) -- Disney says it will soon add live on-screen chat with filmmakers and other interactive features to Blu-ray releases of such titles as Lost and High School

      • Verizon Forces Time Warner to Boost HD In NY
        06/10/08
        Verizon Forces Time Warner to Boost HD In NY
        The cable operator gears up for a Big Apple challenge.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 10, 2008) -- Time Warner has said it will double its high-def lineup in the New York area to about 100 channels by year's end.

        Ho

      • Wal-Mart's $100 Gift Card Boosts PS3 Sales
        06/10/08
        Wal-Mart's $100 Gift Card Boosts PS3 Sales
        But shoppers may be ignoring the standalone Blu-ray player.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 10, 2008) -- Wal-Mart's $100 gift card offer is driving more sales of the Sony Play Station 3, which has a Blu-ray player inside.
      • Time Warner: Fewer Movies, More Blu-ray & VOD
        06/10/08
        Time Warner: Fewer Movies, More Blu-ray & VOD
        The company's chief says home video brings in more revenue.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 10, 2008) -- Perhaps in response to the sluggish economy and rising gas prices, Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes said yesterday that War

      • Director: Blu-ray Offers Better Pix Than Theater
        06/09/08
        Director: Blu-ray Offers Better Pix Than Theater
        The Step Up 2 director says more detail can be seen.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2008) -- Since the advent of High-Definition TV, film buffs have debated whether it offers a better picture than what can be seen in your loc

      • Dish Network's Stock Unfazed By Analyst Warning
        06/09/08
        Dish Network's Stock Unfazed By Analyst Warning
        The analyst says the satcaster is playing a dangerous game.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2008) -- Dish Network's stock has remained steady despite a Wall Street analyst's report last week suggesting the satcas

      • Microsoft Shoots Down New Blu-ray Rumor
        06/09/08
        Microsoft Shoots Down New Blu-ray Rumor
        The Net is buzzing with reports of a Monday announcement.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2008) -- Microsoft is shooting down the latest rumor that it will introduce an XBox 360 video game console that includes a Blu-ray player.
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      • Sony's Stringer: Downloads Can't Compete With Blu-ray
        06/05/08
        Sony's Stringer: Downloads Can't Compete With Blu-ray
        The electronics chief says the high-def disc is gaining steam.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 5, 2008) -- Sony CEO Howard Stringer says supporters of the Blu-ray high-def disc have nothing to worry about from dig

      • DIRECTV Opposing FCC Rule On HD/SD Carriage
        06/05/08
        DIRECTV Opposing FCC Rule On HD/SD Carriage
        The satcaster says the agency would violate its 1st Amendment rights.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 5, 2008) -- DIRECTV is blasting a proposed FCC regulation that could force it to carry all local broadcast stations in some markets

      • Verizon Plans to Add 25 HD Channels
        06/04/08
        Verizon Plans to Add 25 HD Channels
        The telco says the new channels will start in July.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2008) -- Verizon's FiOS will add 25 High-Definition channels in the coming weeks, starting in July, the company said today at its web site.

      • Analyst: TiVo Could Cost Dish Network Billions
        06/04/08
        Analyst: TiVo Could Cost Dish Network Billions
        The official says the DVR patent lawsuit could be a crippler.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2008) -- Dish Network might lose billions of dollars over its DVR patent dispute with TiVo -- and lose subscribers as well.

      • NPD: Six Percent of Americans to Buy Blu-ray
        06/03/08
        NPD: Six Percent of Americans to Buy Blu-ray
        The research firm says high-def owners are more likely to embrace the format.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2008) -- Consumer awareness of the Blu-ray high-def disc player is rising, but only six percent say they plan to buy one

      • Sony Launches HD Show For PS3
        06/03/08
        Sony Launches HD Show For PS3
        The move could signal plans for more original high-def programming.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2008) -- Sony announced today that it will launch an original High-Definition TV show on gaming for the Play Station 3 video console.

      • Voom: Dish Exit Will Cost Us $1 Billion
        06/03/08
        Voom: Dish Exit Will Cost Us $1 Billion
        The high-def programmer amends its complaint against the satcaster.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2008) -- Voom is now claiming that it will suffer $1 billion in damages due to Dish Network's decision to pull its 15 high-def cha

      • Paramount to Offer Transformers On Blu-ray
        06/02/08
        Paramount to Offer Transformers On Blu-ray
        The film's director urged the studio to do so a year ago.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2008) -- Director Michael Bay has finally gotten his wish.

        Paramount has just announced that it will release Transformers on B

      • Toshiba to Offer 'Blu-ray Killer' DVD Player
        06/01/08
        Toshiba to Offer 'Blu-ray Killer' DVD Player
        The company has hinted its picture will be as good as high-def.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (June 1, 2008) -- Toshiba will soon launch an upconverting DVD player that purports to offer a picture that will rival Blu-ray's

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