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      • August: Bad Month For Blu-ray
        08/28/08
        August: Bad Month For Blu-ray
        Disc sales fall thanks to lackluster lineup of releases.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2008) -- Blu-ray disc sales have fallen sharply in the first few weeks of August, according to Home Media Magazine which tracks the numbers.

        F

      • TiVo: Comcast to Expand DVR Service
        08/28/08
        TiVo: Comcast to Expand DVR Service
        The company says the cable op will soon offer it in more cities.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2008) -- TiVo said yesterday that Comcast next month will "light up a full marketing campaign" for the company's DVR servi

      • DIRECTV Adds Local HD In 3 Cities
        08/28/08
        DIRECTV has added local High-Definition channels in three new markets, bringing its total to 82 cities.

        The satcaster says the 82 cities with local high-def coverage represents more than 77 percent of U.S. TV households. DIRECTV adds that it will offer local HD channels in 121 cities by y

      • Disney to Release More Classics On Blu-ray
        08/28/08
        Disney to Release More Classics On Blu-ray
        The list includes Pinocchio and Snow White.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2008) -- Disney yesterday announced five new classic animated features that will be released on Blu-ray high-def disc over the next two years.

      • Swanni Predicts: Blu-ray Player Prices to Fall Under $200
        08/26/08
        Swanni Predicts: Blu-ray Prices to Fall Under $200
        The low price will be available in the next 6-8 weeks.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 26, 2008) -- Blu-ray player prices are starting to fall and some players will be available for less than $200 in the next six to eight wee

      • Dish Network: 1st to Offer All MPEG-4
        08/25/08
        Dish Network: 1st to Offer All MPEG-4
        The satcaster says it delivers a better picture.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 25, 2008) -- Dish Network says it's the first TV provider to deliver all SD and HD programming in the MPEG-4 video coding standard.

        In a stat

      • Vudu: 1,000 Movies in HD?
        08/25/08
        Vudu: 1,000 Movies In HD?
        The Video on Demand service makes a bold promise.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 25, 2008) -- VUDU, the Video on Demand set-top, is making promises that it will soon offer more than 1,000 High-Definition movies.

        That's according to

      • DISH Network Sells $40 Digital TV Converter
        08/21/08
        DISH Network Sells $40 Digital TV Converter
        Consumers can now buy a converter without having to spend their own money.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 21, 2008) -- Dish Network has finally launched the much-anticipated $40 Digital TV converter box, model TR-40 CRA.

      • DIRECTV: Swanni Is 'Misguided' On HD Numbers
        08/19/08
        DIRECTV: Swanni Is 'Misguided' On HD Numbers
        The satcaster responds to our criticism of its high-def number count.
        By Allison Moore

        Washington, D.C. (August 19, 2008) -- DIRECTV says Swanni's contention that it's cooking the books when it says it has 130 HD c

      • CBS' Amazing Race: Still Not In HD
        08/19/08
        CBS' Amazing Race: Still Not In HD
        The show's producer says it's not a priority.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 19, 2008) -- CBS' The Amazing Race will begin its 13th season next month, but it will still not be produced in High-Definition.

        That

      • Toshiba Releases 'Improved' DVD Player
        08/18/08
        Toshiba Releases 'Improved' DVD Player
        But the company is careful not to draw comparisons with Blu-ray.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 18, 2008) -- Toshiba today will launch a new $149 DVD player that it says will significantly enhance the image of a standard-def D

      • DIRECTV Cooks the HD Numbers
        08/15/08
        DIRECTV Cooks the HD Numbers
        The satcaster adopts cable TV's strategy of referring to PPV movies as channels.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 15, 2008) -- DIRECTV yesterday disappointed many High-Definition customers by adding just four new HD networks.

        With

      • DIRECTV Adds 4 HD Networks
        08/14/08
        DIRECTV Adds 4 HD Networks
        The satcaster also adds some PPV channels.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 14, 2008) -- DIRECTV today added four new High-Definition networks and 18 new HD PPV channels.

        The new channels are: Planet Green HD (channel 286); ABC Family HD (

      • Verizon's FiOS Adds 18 HD Channels in Pittsburgh
        08/12/08
        Verizon's FiOS Adds 18 HD Channels in Pittsburgh
        The telco now offers 45 high-def channels there.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 12, 2008) -- Verizon's FiOS TV service has added 18 new High-Definition channels in the Pittsburgh area.

        The telco says it no

      • Liberty's Malone Downplays DIRECTV-Dish Merger
        08/12/08
        Liberty's Malone Downplays DIRECTV-Dish Merger
        The executive notes possible regulatory obstacles.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 12, 2008) -- Liberty Media Chairman John Malone yesterday said a merger between Dish Network and Liberty-controlled DIRECTV would likely face

      • AT&T's U-Verse Won't Commit to HD Numbers
        08/11/08
        AT&T's U-Verse Won't Commit to HD Numbers
        The telco now offers around 45 high-def channels.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 11, 2008) -- AT&T's U-Verse TV service now offers roughly 45 High-Definition channels, but it won't say when it will signifi

      • DIRECTV Speaks Out On HDTV
        08/08/08
        DIRECTV Speaks Out On HDTV
        The satcaster releases its second quarter report.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 8, 2008) -- DIRECTV today reported that it added 129,000 net new subscribers in the second quarter, compared to 128,000 a year before.

        The satcaster also re

      • Blockbuster: PS3 Sales Booming
        08/07/08
        Blockbuster: PS3 Sales Booming
        Company chief says it will boost Blu-ray rentals.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 7, 2008) -- Blockbuster says it's now selling between 2,000 and 3,000 Play Station 3 consoles with Blu-ray players inside every week.

        That's a

      • DIRECTV Adds 129,000 Subs -- Thanks to HDTV
        08/07/08
        DIRECTV Adds 129,000 Subs -- Thanks to HDTV
        The satcaster releases its second quarter report.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 7, 2008) -- DIRECTV today reported that it added 129,000 net new subscribers in the second quarter, compared to 128,000 a year before.

        The

      • Could DIRECTV's Parent Buy Voom?
        08/06/08
        Could DIRECTV's Parent Buy Voom?
        Liberty Media says it would be interested in Voom's corporate parent.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 6, 2008) -- Liberty Media, which has a controlling stake in DIRECTV, says it might be interested in buying the company that owns th

      • Vudu Adds Adult to VOD Lineup
        08/06/08
        Vudu Adds Adult to VOD Lineup
        The high-def edition will cost $8.99 to rent.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 6, 2008) -- VUDU, the Video on Demand set-top, has added the adult AVN Media Network to its SD and HD lineup.

        The AVN Media Network will deliver SD adult mo

      • Dish Network and DIRECTV Talk Merger
        08/05/08
        Dish Network and DIRECTV Talk Merger
        But it's unclear if the discussions have reached the serious stage.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 5, 2008) -- Dish Network is considering merging with rival satcaster DIRECTV, The Wall Street Journal reported today.

        The n

      • Dish Network's Ergen Speaks Out On HDTV
        08/05/08
        Dish Network's Ergen Speaks Out On HDTV
        The satellite chief also says he's 'stubborn' about TiVo.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 5, 2008) -- Dish Network said yesterday that it lost 25,000 net subscribers in the second quarter, but increased revenue due

      • NetFlix Begins Testing Higher Blu-ray Prices
        08/05/08
        NetFlix Begins Testing Higher Blu-ray Prices
        One report says subscribers are being charged $1-2 more per month.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 5, 2008) -- Netflix has confirmed that it has begun testing higher subscription prices for customers who rent Blu-ray high-def discs

      • Comcast to Add Fox News HD
        08/04/08
        Comcast to Add Fox News HD
        The channel will launch first in Nashville, Tennessee.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2008) -- Comcast is adding Fox News Channel HD in Nashville and several other markets, the cable operator has confirmed.

        Alana Davis, a Comcast spok

      • Dish Network Lost 25,000 Subs In 2Q
        08/04/08
        Dish Network Lost 25,000 Subs In 2Q
        But the satcaster says profits are up thanks to increase in sales of HD boxes.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2008) -- Dish Network said today that it lost 25,000 net subscribers in the second quarter, but increased revenue due to sales

      • Study: Play Station 3 Still 'King of Blu-ray'
        08/04/08
        Study: Play Station 3 Still 'King of Blu-ray'
        New study says standalone Blu-ray players are having sales troubles.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2008) -- Consumers are still reluctant to buy standalone Blu-ray players, but Play Station 3 consoles are jumping of

      • Cablevision: HDTV Subs Up 14 Percent In Q2
        08/03/08
        Cablevision: HDTV Subs Up 14 Percent In Q2
        The cable operator now has 60 high-def channels.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 3, 2008) -- Cablevision says it had 1.25 million High-Definition subscribers at the end of the second quarter, an increase of roughly 14 percent since

      • Sony: Blu-ray to Outsell DVD By 2011
        08/01/08
        Sony: Blu-ray to Outsell DVD By 2011
        Company executive says global sales will rise to 25 percent by year's end.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 1, 2008) -- A top Sony executive says global sales of Blu-ray high-def disc could pass the standard-def DVD as early as 2011.

      • Will Satellite's 1080p HD Really Be 1080p?
        08/01/08
        Will Satellite's 1080p HD Really Be 1080p?
        DIRECTV and Dish Network says movies will rival Blu-ray's resolution.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (August 1, 2008) -- Will DIRECTV and Dish Network offer real 1080p high-def video, as the satcasters have claimed in recent days?

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