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Warner Plans “Falling Down” For Blu Ray
VC-1 fans should mark a May 26th, 2009 release date down on their calendars for the VC-1/Blu Ray debut of “Falling Down”. Aside from the pictured digibook release, no other details have been released. Updates as we receive them!
[Via HDDN]
Nintendo Set To Launch Video Service
Throwing their hat into the digital distribution ring, Nintendo is set to launch their own video service some time next year. Taking a different approach to the service then their competitors, the service will only air “cartoons and other entertainment content” specifically made for the service.
Digital Downloads Update for the Week Ending 12-19-2008
It’s been a while I know, I will try to go back to a more consistent schedule in the coming weeks.
Xbox Live Video Marketplace (HD Only, VC-1 (aka WMV HD) at 720p, 6.8Mbps video with 5.1 surround)
- Get Carter
- War, Inc
- The Score
NOTE: The XBLVM content listed above is taken from the American Store, check your local store to see if they have the content as well.
HD DVD/Blu Ray Releases (VC-1)
Blu Ray Stats Releases TDK BD Live Chat Screen!
The fine folks over at Blu Ray Statistics have sent use screen captures of the recent TDK Warner BD Live Chat with director Christopher Nolan. A amazing gallery to say the least, Nolan’s commentary on the movie are a great read that I highly recommend to anyone interested in either TDK or Christopher Nolan. Were still awaiting confirmation but it seems someone was engaged during the session, receiving Nolan’s apparent blessing!
TDK Smashes Blu Ray Sales Record!
The highly anticipated Blu Ray release of The Dark Knight, touting the VC-1 codec has sold over 600,000 copies on day 1! Compared to the former record holder, Iron Man which sold 260,000 copies on during it’s first day of sales.
Analysts claim first week sales could total as high as 1 million for the film, however some still remain doubtful. We will keep you posted regarding this matter.
Japan Set To Receive XBLVM
Despite launching in America in 2006, many Xbox Live regions are still without a video marketplace. Sometime in 2009, you can scratch the land of the rising sun off that list! Japan is set to receive their own video store in 2009, making it the 7th region to receive the service. With Japan’s new found interest in the Xbox 360, and localized content such as Anime being brought to the service, it could be a success!
Previously, the only HD source for the Japanese 360 market was HD DVD and WMV HD DVD, will this be enough to make the 360 the sole entertainment center in Japanese homes?
[Via Kotaku]
Universal Brings Doom and The Rundown To Blu Ray
Previously HD DVD excusive titles “Doom” and “The Rundown” staring ex wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have been set for a Blu Ray release. Although no tech specs have currently been released, their counterparts on HD DVD were encoded in VC-1 so we assume the Blu Ray will also be encoded in said codec.
Doom:
- DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1
- BD Live Enabled
- Extras Identical To HD DVD
- PlayStation 3 Controller Static User Guide
- MSRP: $34.95
The Rundown:
- BD 50
- DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1
- Extras Identical to HD DVD
- PlayStation 3 Controller Static User Guide
- MSRP: $34.95
[Doom via HDD]
[The Rundown via HDD]
Quo Vadis Comes To Blu Ray
Warner Bros. are prepping the epic masterpiece “Quo Vadis” for a Blu Ray release with VC-1 at it’s side. Here’s what we know so far:
- BD 50 1080p/VC-1
- Dolby Digital 1.0
- Audio Commentary with Filmaker/Historian F.X. Feeney
- In the Beginning: Quo Vadis and the Genesis of the Biblical Epic documentary
- Trailers
A March 2009 street date has been announced, a MSRP has currently not been set.
[Via: High Def Digest]
Xbox Live Netflix Streaming Uses VC-1
Good news for Netflix, Xbox 360, and WMV HD enthusiasts! It seems Netflix streaming on the Xbox 360 will be using the VC-1 codec!
The movies will be streamed at a bitrate of 2.6 to 3.8 Mbps at 720p. The frame rates will range from 24 to 30p.
On the audio side of things, the films will not have 5.1 audio.
Netflix further stated, as broadband speeds improve so will the quality of their streams.
[Via Format War Central]
