Pioneer Launches BDR-207JBK Blu-ray BDXL Writer

Pioneer Corporation announced that it will begin shipping its new BDR-207JBK Blu-ray Disc (BD) recorder in Japan early in the new year. No word yet on North American availability.

Pioneer Ships Blu-ray 3D Players

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced that it is now shipping its first line of Blu-ray 3D players, which includes the $299 BDP-430 and two Elite models ($399 BDP-41FD, $499 BDP-43FD).

Socialbomb Connects BD-Live to Facebook and Twitter

Socialbomb announced the launch of the Socialbomb Live Platform, a BD-Live technology connecting Blu-ray audiences with Facebook and Twitter. According to the statement, the Live Platform seamlessly connects Blu-ray Discs (BD) with social networks, allowing viewers to interact in real-time through on-screen menus and share content with friends directly from their remote.

Sony Releases Blu-print 6 and Z Depth Authoring Software

Sony Creative Software, Inc. announced the availability of Blu-print 6, a Blu-ray Disc (BD) authoring application and Z Depth 3D subtitle offset editing application. According to the statement, the upgraded Blu-print 6 application offers a host of new features for production studios that significantly enhances workflow processes, including 3D title authoring in accordance with the …

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Panasonic Authors Avatar on DVD and Blu-ray Disc

Panasonic announced that its R&D facility, Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL), worked in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to author the feature-only Avatar Blu-ray Disc (BD) and DVD.