Studios Embrace Dolby Digital Plus for UltraViolet
Dolby Laboratories announced that Twentieth Century Fox and Anchor Bay now encode movies and TV programs in the UltraViolet Common File Format (CFF) using Dolby Digital Plus.
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Using Entertainment Identifier Registry (EIDR) in UltraViolet
The Entertainment ID Registry Association announced that it has published a detailed FAQ on the use of its Entertainment Identifier Registry (EIDR) in the UltraViolet work flow.
SuperTicket Treatment for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Cineplex Entertainment announced that it is now selling advanced SuperTickets (theatre admission + UltraViolet copy) for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Digital Distribution Gains Momentum
The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) announced that it has published its third quarter 2013 Home Entertainment Report.
SPHE and VUDU Launch VUDU Extras+
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and VUDU announced VUDU Extras+, which adds Blu-ray and DVD-like features to select movies available on the video streaming service.
PowerDVD to Support DTS-HD UltraViolet Content
DTS, Inc. announced that CyberLink plans to update its PowerDVD 13 media player software to support UltraViolet Common File Format (CFF) content encoded in DTS-HD.
Kaleidescape Inks Agreement with Lionsgate
Kaleidescape, Inc. announced it has signed a multiyear agreement to make movies and television shows from Lionsgate available for purchase and download through the Kaleidescape Store.
Kaleidescape Store Hits Canada
Kaleidescape, Inc. announced that its online store, which offers downloadable ‘Blu-ray and DVD quality’ movies, is now available in Canada.
Target Launches Family-Friendly Digital Video Service
Target Corporation announced the U.S. launch of its new “family-friendly” Target Ticket digital video service, which is currently available on PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Roku and Xbox 360, as well as Samsung televisions and Blu-ray players.
CinemaNow Launches Disc to Digital Service in Canada
CinemaNow announced that it has officially launched its Ultraviolet Disc to Digital service in Canada.
Cinram Buys Saffron Digital
Cinram Group announced that it has acquired Saffron Digital from HTC for $47 million.