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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?
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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.
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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.
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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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