Universal Studios Bets On Blu-ray
The studio will issue 'same day' releases.
By Swanni
That's according to an article by The Hollywood Reporter.
Universal was arguably the top studio supporter of HD DVD before Toshiba pulled the plug on the high-def disc format last month, ceding victory to Blu-ray.
While the studio said that it would support Blu-ray following Toshiba's announcement, it has not offered release details until now.
Universal's decision to issue new videos on Blu-ray the same day they are released on standard-def DVD is a significant victory for Blu-ray supporters and indicates that Universal believes the high-def format can compete with the SD DVD.
The Hollywood Reporter writes that Universal will announce today that the studio's Blu-ray schedule will begin in the summer with the release of Doomsday.
The publication adds that Universal is expected to release about 40 Blu-ray titles in the second half of the year. The list includes American Gangster (already released on HD DVD), Knocked Up, Miami Vice and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
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