CyberLink PowerDVD 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Playback Software Ready to Roll

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 25 January 2017, 11:00 am

CyberLink Corp. announced that its latest PowerDVD media playback software is shipping with Pioneer’s latest 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray drives.

Redbox and Paramount Ink Distribution Agreement

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 19 January 2017, 11:21 am

Redbox announced that it has signed a new agreement for 2017 with Paramount Home Media Distribution.

Technicolor Laying Off 96 at Olyphant Site

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 18 January 2017, 4:59 pm

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

Optical Disc Drive Producers Could Face Fines in Brazil

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 17 January 2017, 3:31 pm

Brazil’s antitrust watchdog announced that it is recommending fines be imposed on six optical disc drive producers for allegedly participating in a price fixing cartel.

DEG Releases Year-End 2016 Home Entertainment Report

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 10 January 2017, 2:44 pm

DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group announced that it has released its year-end 2016 home entertainment report for the United States.

LG Rolls Out 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 5 January 2017, 1:39 pm

LG Electronics announced its new UP970 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player, which supports Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology.

Sony PlayStation 4 Sales Surpass 53.4 Million

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 5 January 2017, 8:17 am

Sony Computer Entertainment announced that worldwide sell through for its PlayStation 4 (PS4) video game console has surpassed 53.4 million units.

Sony Introduces UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 4 January 2017, 9:52 pm

Sony Electronics announced its UBP-X800 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player, as well as a new A/V receiver and soundbars at CES 2017.

Panasonic Launches Three 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Players

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 4 January 2017, 6:05 pm

Panasonic Corporation announced its new DMP-UB400, UB310 and UB300 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc players at CES 2017.

Movie Studios Embrace Dolby Vision For 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 4 January 2017, 9:38 am

Dolby Laboratories announced that Lionsgate, Universal and Warner Bros. plan to release 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray movies employing Dolby Vision.

Samsung Uncorks M9500 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 28 December 2016, 2:50 pm

Samsung Electronics announced its new M9500 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player, as well as a new wireless speaker and soundbar.