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      • Redbox: Blu-ray Rentals For $1
        11/25/08
        Redbox: Blu-ray Rentals For $1
        The retail kiosk service says it will start carrying the high-def disc.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 25, 2008) -- Redbox, the DVD rental kiosk found in Wal-Mart and retail grocery stores, says it will begin carrying Blu-ray high-def discs.

      • Blockbuster to Introduce Net TV Player
        11/25/08
        Blockbuster to Introduce Net TV Player
        The video giant says it will include HD-quality films.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 25, 2008) -- Blockbuster yesterday said it's rolling out a $99 player that will deliver High-Definition quality movies from the Net to home TVs

      • Cox Tries to Fool San Diego HD Viewers
        11/24/08
        Cox Tries to Fool San Diego HD Viewers
        The cable operator says 19 HD VOD choices are actually 19 new HD channels.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 24, 2008) -- Will cable operators say anything to convince people they offer more high-def programming than satellite?

      • NFL to Air Game In 3-D In Theaters
        11/24/08
        NFL to Air Games In 3-D In Theaters
        The high-def debut is scheduled for January.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 24, 2008) -- The National Football League next week will broadcast a regular season game in 3-D in movie theaters in three different cities, according to the Wa

      • Analyst: Comcast Hurt by Lack Of HD Channels
        11/23/08
        Analyst: Comcast Hurt by Lack Of HD Channels
        The analyst says the cable operator could lose subscribers.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 23, 2008) -- In a November 13 commentary, I wrote here that Comcast's strategy to promote its HD VOD service rather than adding act

      • Sony: Blu-ray Discs Cost Too Much
        11/21/08
        Sony: Blu-ray Discs Cost Too Much
        Top executive suggests that high price of movies is slowing Blu-ray's growth.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 21, 2008) -- A top Sony executive is suggesting that the high price of Blu-ray high-def discs is slowing consumer acceptance

      • Netflix: You're Outta' Here!
        11/20/08
        Netflix: You're Outta' Here!
        The online DVD rental service is shamefully slow in delivering Blu-ray high-def discs.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 20, 2008) -- On October 30, I gave Netflix one month to get its act together.

        Well, I don't have to

      • XBox Offers HD Titles From Netflix
        11/19/08
        XBox Offers HD Titles From Netflix
        The list will include NBC's Heroes.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 18, 2008) -- Microsoft's XBox 360 today began streaming about 300 High-Definition program titles via a partnership with online rental service Netflix.
      • Wal-Mart to Sell $128 Blu-ray Player
        11/19/08
        Wal-Mart to Sell $128 Blu-ray Player
        The set-top price will be available on Black Friday, reports say.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 19, 2008) -- Wal-Mart plans to sell a Magnavox Blu-ray player for just $128 on Black Friday, according to Home Media Magazine.

      • Studio Execs Lower Blu-ray Sales Estimates
        11/16/08
        Studio Execs Lower Blu-ray Sales Estimates
        Most studios believed sales would hit $1 billion this year.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 16, 2008) -- Blu-ray high-def disc sales could hit the $1 billion mark this year -- and jump to $2.5 billion next year, several Hollywood s

      • Comcast Tries to Fool Florida HD Viewers
        11/13/08
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        Comcast Tries to Fool Florida HD Viewers
        The cable operator issues a misleading press release.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 13, 2008) -- Comcast today issued a press release saying that South Florida viewers now have 1,000 'HD Choices' -- if y

      • The Godfather: Best Blu-ray Disc?
        11/12/08
        The Godfather: Best Blu-ray Disc?
        The crime classic wins 'Best of Show' at yesterday's awards luncheon.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 12, 2008) -- What's the best Blu-ray high-def disc on the market?

        According to the judges of the second ann

      • Time Warner to Expand HD In Manhattan
        11/11/08
        Time Warner to Expand HD In Manhattan
        The cable operator looks to compete with telco Verizon,
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 11, 2008) -- Time Warner next month will dramatically expand its high-def lineup in Manhattan and other parts of New York, adding dozens of new chan

      • FCC Chief: NASCAR Crash Good For Digital TV
        11/11/08
        FCC Chief: NASCAR Crash Good For Digital TV
        Kevin Martin says more Americans watched the accident.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 11, 2008) -- For the second straight time, a FCC-sponsored NASCAR auto, designed to promote next year's Digital TV transition, has been in

      • Dish Network Speaks Out On HD, Sub Loss
        11/11/08
        Dish Network Speaks Out On HD, Sub Loss
        The satcaster reports a loss of 10,000 net subscribers in the third quarter.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 11, 2008) -- Dish Network yesterday reported that it loss net subscribers for the second straight quarter, sending company s

      • Verizon FiOS to Carry Baseball's Extra Innings
        11/10/08
        Verizon FiOS to Carry Baseball's Extra Innings
        The telco will also carry MLB's new high-def baseball channel.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 10, 2008) -- Verizon's FiOS TV service has signed an agreement with Major League Baseball to offer its MLB Extra Inni

      • Vudu: Now More Than 1,100 HD Movies
        11/10/08
        Vudu: Now More Than 1,100 HD Movies
        The set-top costs $299.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 10, 2008) -- Vudu, the VOD set-top service, now has more than 1,100 movies available in High-Definition, which it says exceeds the number of HD titles available from any other TV pro

      • DIRECTV: Sub Growth Falls 35 Percent
        11/07/08
        DIRECTV: Sub Growth Falls 35 Percent
        The satcaster blames partnership gap with AT&T for loss.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 7, 2008) -- DIRECTV said yesterday that its third quarter subscriber growth fell 35 percent compared to a year ago.

        In releasing its

      • The FCC Probes Cable's Price Hike -- Again
        11/06/08
        The FCC Probes Cable's Price Hike -- Again
        The agency's chief once again blasts cable for raising monthly rates.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 6, 2008) -- The Federal Communications Commission has launched an investigation into whether cable companies are raisin

      • Will Blu-ray Companies Ever Learn?
        11/06/08
        Will Blu-ray Companies Ever Learn?
        New $25 million ad campaign will feature the high-def disc's interactive features as well as its great picture.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 6, 2008) -- The Digital Entertainment Group, a trade group consisting of studios and hardw

      • CNN Uses HD Cameras For 'Star Wars' Hologram
        11/05/08
        CNN Uses HD Cameras For 'Star Wars' Hologram
        The news network introduced the feature during last night's election coverage.
        By Swanni

        CNN last night used 35 High-Definition cameras to create a hologram of correspondent Jessica Yellin in the network's New York

      • Panasonic's BD Live Player: $299
        11/04/08
        Panasonic's BD Live Player: $299
        The company surprises by launching for $100 less than expected.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 4, 2008) -- Panasonic is now selling a 'BD Live' Blu-ray player for $299, making it the least expensive Blu-ray player to offer fu

      • Roku: Netflix In HD By Year's End
        11/04/08
        Roku: Netflix In HD By Year's End
        The company says a software update will add 720p HD quality.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 4, 2008) -- Roku, the $99 set-top that that can deliver Netflix movies streamed from the Internet to your TV screen, says it will offer high-d

      • TV Makers May Need to Slash Holiday Prices
        11/03/08
        TV Makers May Need to Slash Holiday Prices
        The sagging economy could keep shoppers at home.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (November 3, 2008) -- CE retailers and TV makers will likely have to dramatically cut set prices this holiday season to drive uncertain consumers into stores.
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