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Sony Halves U.S. PlayStation 3 Shipments; European Launch Delayed
Posted Wed Sep 6, 2006 at 11:12 AM PDT byEnsuring that the hotly-anticipated Blu-ray enabled PlayStation 3 will be even more in demand this holiday season, Sony has announced it is cutting launch shipments of the console in half due to blue laser shortages.
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Blu-ray Can't Crack 'Da Vinci Code'
Posted Tue Sep 5, 2006 at 11:48 AM PDT byWhen 'The Da Vinci Code' hits DVD on November 14, the Blu-ray version won't be tagging along with it, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced today.
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New PlayStation 3 Photos Reveal More Blu-ray Details
Posted Thu Aug 31, 2006 at 01:29 PM PDT byNewly released hardware photos offer a few more clues on PS3's Blu-ray capabilities, with logos on the side of the machine indicating that it will support both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats.
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Photos: PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Playback Demo
Posted Wed Aug 30, 2006 at 01:42 PM PDT bySony demoed PS3 Blu-ray playback for the first time yesterday, treating reporters to a sneak peek of how most consumers will likely first experience Blu-ray in action.
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Sony Scares Up 'Monster House' on Blu-ray
Posted Thu Aug 24, 2006 at 11:36 AM PDT byBlu-ray fans can expect a scary treat in their candy bags come Halloween, when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will unleash the $75 million-grossing hit 'Monster House.'
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Adam Sandler to 'Click' on Blu-ray
Posted Mon Aug 21, 2006 at 12:20 AM PDT byContinuing their support of day-and-date Blu-ray releases, Sony Home Entertainment will debut the Adam Sandler comedy smash 'Click' simultaneously with its DVD release when it hit stores this Fall.
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'Black Hawk Down,' 'Sense & Sensibility' Bumped From Sony Blu-ray Lineup
Posted Mon Aug 14, 2006 at 12:51 PM PDT bySony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced yet another last-minute reshuffling of its upcoming Blu-ray release calendar, delaying one top catalog title and indefinitely postponing two others.
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Sony to 'RoboCop': You're Terminated
Posted Sun Aug 13, 2006 at 09:22 PM PDT byOnly days before its scheduled Blu-ray debut on August 15, 'RoboCop' has been unceremoniously yanked from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment upcoming release slate, the studio has announced.
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Sony Adds 'Gattaca,' 'Professionals' to Blu-ray Lineup
Posted Mon Aug 7, 2006 at 11:05 AM PDT bySony has announced two new additions to its growing Blu-ray library, with the October 17 release of the catalog favorites 'Gattaca' and 'The Professionals.'
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Samsung's Blu-ray Player Reportedly Has Faulty Chip
Posted Wed Jul 19, 2006 at 02:46 PM PDT byAfter suffering weeks of negative buzz over the picture quality of its first-generation Blu-ray disc player, Samsung now says an internal scaler chip may be to blame.
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Sony Sets September Blu-ray Slate
Posted Mon Jul 10, 2006 at 01:26 PM PDT byRescheduling three previously-announced titles and adding one new title to the batch, Sony has announced four new Blu-ray titles for release in early Fall.
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High Price May Turn Off Consumers to Playstation 3 Despite Blu-ray, Says Analyst
Posted Mon Jul 10, 2006 at 12:17 AM PDT byIt's more bad buzz for Sony's PlayStation 3, with a leading industry analyst warning that despite the inclusion of Blu-ray the unit's high price may cause consumers to choose another next-gen console, reports Home Media Retailing.
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Sony Exec Defends High Price of Blu-ray Enabled PlayStation 3
Posted Wed Jun 28, 2006 at 11:09 AM PDT byDespite growing flack from gamers over the perceived high price tag of the upcoming Blu-ray enabled PlayStation 3 game player, Sony earlier this week came out swinging in defense of its "high risk" strategy and is already claiming victory in the next-gen console wars, reports gaming site NewsOr.
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Sony Bumps Debut of First Blu-Ray Player to October
Posted Tue Jun 27, 2006 at 10:30 AM PDT byIn the third delay in less than four months, Sony has pushed back the debut of its first Blu-ray disc player to the Fall, reports Video Business.
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Sony Reshuffles Blu-ray Release Dates
Posted Mon Jun 26, 2006 at 11:14 AM PDT byOnly a few days after the debut of its first batch of Blu-ray disc titles, Sony Home Entertainment is reshuffling its next wave of releases, the studio announced today via press release.
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Sony Preps 'Silent Hill,' 'RV' for Blu-ray
Posted Mon Jun 19, 2006 at 11:32 AM PDT byAs the launch of Blu-ray kicks into high gear this week, Sony has announced two new day-and-date releases for the format, the box office hits 'Silent Hill' and 'RV.'
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Blu-ray Assault to Begin; Samsung Proclaims 'Incredible' Pre-Sales
Posted Mon Jun 19, 2006 at 10:42 AM PDT byAfter months of speculation, excitement and street date delays, the Blu-ray format is set to launch over the next week amid a flurry of marketing hype for the format's first player and discs.
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Two New Blu-ray Titles Due August from Sony
Posted Fri Jun 16, 2006 at 02:00 AM PDT byAs the Blu-ray format officially launches next week with the arrival of Sony's first wave of disc titles, the studio has announced two more releases due August.
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Sony Rearranges Blu-ray Release Schedule
Posted Thu Jun 15, 2006 at 02:18 PM PDT byWith the first Blu-ray players now shipping to retailers and Sony due to launch their first wave of disc titles this coming Tuesday, the studio has announced some last minute changes to their initial release lineup.
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Sony to Launch Blu-Ray Marketing Blitz
Posted Tue Jun 6, 2006 at 01:29 AM PDT byWith HD DVD already on store shelves and its sales upbeat, Sony is gearing up for a company-wide marketing initative designed to help foster awareness for their rival Blu-ray format with consumers, reports Video Business.
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