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1080p Porn? Blu-ray Reportedly Says "No Thanks"
Posted Thu Jan 11, 2007 at 12:22 PM PST byIn a last-minute change of porn allegiance, top adult studio Digital Playground has defected from Blu-ray to HD DVD for its upcoming next-gen releases -- and it seems that's just fine with Sony.
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CES: 'Casino Royale,' MPEG-4 Support Highlight Sony's Q1 Blu-ray Plans
Posted Mon Jan 8, 2007 at 04:33 PM PST byIn what is fast becoming unofficial 'Blu-ray Day' at CES, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment threw its new title announcements into the ring, with a Q1 slate led by the powerhouse 'Casino Royale.'
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Sony Re-Sets 'Layer Cake,' Says No to 'Grudge 2'
Posted Fri Jan 5, 2007 at 11:54 AM PST byOkay, so maybe it is not the announcement of 'Casino Royale' we're all waiting for, but Daniel Craig will return in the crime drama 'Layer Cake,' which Sony has rescheduled for a March 13 Blu-ray release.
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Sony Preview Sneak Peeks 2007 Blu-ray Titles
Posted Wed Jan 3, 2007 at 11:40 AM PST byWith CES 2007 just around the corner, Sony is already previewing some of its most anticipated Blu-ray titles of the coming year in a new preview spot that made its debut with the upcoming release 'Gridiron Gang.'
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Sony Brings 'Running With Scissors' to Blu-ray
Posted Wed Dec 27, 2006 at 10:37 PM PST byAnnette Bening's Golden Globe-nominated performance in 'Running With Scissors' is set to make the leap to Blu-ray this February, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
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'Marie Antoinette' to Eat Cake on Blu-ray
Posted Mon Dec 18, 2006 at 08:11 PM PST byThe Renaissance will finally hit Blu-ray when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases Sofia Coppola's acclaimed biopic 'Marie Antoinette' just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Sony Brings 'Vertical Limit' to Blu-ray This February
Posted Mon Dec 11, 2006 at 08:15 PM PST byIt may not be the A-list catalog title Blu-ray fans have been waiting for, but Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced today that it will bring the actioner 'Vertical Limit' to the next-gen format on February 20.
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Bad Online Buzz, PlayStation 3 to Spell Doom for Blu-ray?
Posted Thu Dec 7, 2006 at 02:01 AM PST byAccording to a new industry research study, online opinion makers have already crowned HD DVD the winner over Blu-ray in the high-def format war -- and surprisingly, the PlayStation 3 may be more hindrance than help.
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Sony Brings 'Glory,' 'Panama' to Blu-ray This February
Posted Wed Nov 29, 2006 at 12:27 AM PST bySony Pictures Home Entertainment will bring two new catalog faves to Blu-ray in the new year, with the thriller 'The Tailor of Panama' and Oscar-winner 'Glory.'
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'Flyboys' Leads Fox Blu-ray Military Assault
Posted Tue Nov 28, 2006 at 01:58 PM PST byBoot up Blu-ray fans, for Fox has a trio of war-themed titles set for release in early 2007, led by the recent theatrical action-adventure 'Flyboys.'
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Sony Declares 'Open Season' on Blu-ray
Posted Tue Nov 28, 2006 at 12:20 PM PST byMore cute and furry animal critters will be scurrying to Blu-ray this winter, when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment debuts 'Open Season' on January 30.
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Sony's First Blu-ray Player: Finally Shipping?
Posted Mon Nov 27, 2006 at 11:29 PM PST byAfter months of fits, starts and delayed release dates, Sony's first-generation Blu-ray player is finally set to ship to consumers -- at least that's according to the company's consumer website.
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Tony Bennett Croons His Way to Blu-ray Debut
Posted Tue Nov 21, 2006 at 02:40 PM PST byAgeless Grammy-winning tunesmith Tony Bennett is out to prove that high-def ain't just for the young ones, with the Blu-ray release of his TV concert special 'An American Classic' on December 12.
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High-Def Penetration Explodes with Strong PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Add-On Sales
Posted Sun Nov 19, 2006 at 10:49 PM PST byAs expected, the debut of Sony's Blu-ray-driven PlayStation 3 last Friday boosted the format's installed base exponentially, while Microsoft is also reporting strong numbers for the HD DVD add-on drive for its rival Xbox 360.
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Blu-ray for the Masses: PlayStation 3 Descends Upon America
Posted Fri Nov 17, 2006 at 02:45 AM PST bySony's Blu-ray-backed PlayStation 3 next-gen game console finally hit stores nationwide today amid a buying frenzy unrivaled in the history of consumer electronics, athough whether it will be Blu-ray's golden goose remains a question mark.
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PS3 Countdown: Sony Exec on Those Pesky Blue Laser Diodes
Posted Thu Nov 9, 2006 at 05:02 AM PST byWith just over over a week to go before the Blu-ray enabled PlayStation 3 finally hits stores in the U.S. and Japan, the VP in charge of the game console is talking about the rocky road to launch, and -- in particular -- those pesky blue laser diodes.
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'Crouching Tiger,' 'Winged Migration' Flock to Blu-ray
Posted Mon Nov 6, 2006 at 08:05 PM PST bySony Pictures Home Entertainment has two rather different films on tap for Blu-ray for early 2007, when it will release the blockbuster 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and the documentary 'Winged Migration.'
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Sony Brings 'All the King's Men,' 'Kung Fu Hustle' to Blu-ray
Posted Mon Nov 6, 2006 at 10:35 AM PST bySony Pictures Home Entertainment has added two titles to its December Blu-ray line-up, including the cult comedy 'Kung Fu Hustle' and the recent theatrical release 'All the King's Men.'
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Sony Scares Up First 2007 Blu-ray Title With 'The Covenant'
Posted Mon Oct 30, 2006 at 10:36 AM PST bySony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced its first Blu-ray release for the new year, the teen horror thriller 'The Covenant,' which will premiere day-and-date with the DVD release January 2.
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Sony Delays First Blu-ray Player... Again?
Posted Fri Oct 20, 2006 at 11:34 AM PDT byIn what is fast becoming a regular occurrence, Sony has once again delayed the arrival of their first-gen BDP-S1 Blu-ray player, this time until the end of the 2006.
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