Videotel Digital Celebrates 38th Anniversary

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 26 January 2018, 4:15 pm

Videotel Digital announced it is celebrating its 38th anniversary in business.

Redbox Inks Agreement With Paramount Home Media Distribution

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 26 January 2018, 4:05 pm

Redbox announced its latest agreement to make Paramount Home Media Distribution titles available through the company’s kiosks and new streaming service.

Sony PlayStation 4 Sales Surpass 73.6 Million

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 20 January 2018, 4:08 pm

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced worldwide sell through for its PlayStation 4 (PS4) video game console has surpassed 73.6 million units.

Sony DADC Outsources Production, Sheds 375 Workers in Terre Haute

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 18 January 2018, 4:07 pm

More sad news today. It has come to our attention that Sony DADC is planning to layoff more than half its workforce at its optical disc (CD, DVD, Blu-ray) replication and logistics facility in Terre Haute, IN.

Technicolor Laying Off 160 Workers at Olyphant Optical Disc Plant

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 17 January 2018, 3:00 pm

Some sad news today. It has come to our attention that Technicolor Home Entertainment Services is planning additional layoffs and will close its optical disc (CD, DVD, Blu-ray) replication and distribution facility in Olyphant, PA.

HDR10+ Receives Warm Welcome at CES 2018

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 15 January 2018, 8:49 am

20th Century Fox, Panasonic and Samsung Electronics announced growing support for the HDR10+ High Dynamic Range (HDR) platform.

Pixelogic Offers Dolby Vision 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Authoring in Europe

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 13 January 2018, 1:06 pm

Pixelogic announced its London operation is the first facility in Europe to offer Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc authoring.

Moser Baer Enters Insolvency, Stops Optical Disc Production

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 12 January 2018, 10:36 pm

Some sad news today. It has come to our attention that Moser Baer India Limited has entered insolvency and stopped producing optical discs.

Scenarist Adds HDR10+ Support to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Authoring

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 9 January 2018, 5:20 pm

Scenarist, LLC announced it is adding HDR10+ support to its professional 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc authoring system.

DEG Releases Year-End 2017 Home Entertainment Report

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 9 January 2018, 3:14 pm

DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group announced it has released its year-end 2017 home entertainment report for the United States.

DEG Celebrates the Finest in 4K Ultra HD at CES 2018

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 9 January 2018, 2:40 pm

DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group announced it is showcasing and honouring the finest 4K Ultra HD hardware and content at CES 2018.