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19 Nov 2005
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the completed authoring of the first prototype Blu-ray disc to contain a full length, high definition feature film.
The media giant revealed that Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle was compressed and authored in MPEG 2 full high definition and is now being shipped to Blu-ray disc hardware companies for player testing.
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According to Sony, the disc features dynamic menus with full resolution graphics and animation, as well as superior audio and enhanced picture quality.
But while the news brings Blu-ray one step closer to its commercial introduction to the market, trouble is brewing in the Blu-ray camp.
The Blu-ray Disc Association stated yesterday that it will not adopt recent proposals from association member HP by the time the technology is launched.
HP has responded by saying that it may have to back the rival HD-DVD standard as well, and adopt a "neutral" position over next-generation DVD technology.
The issue centres around HP's backing for technologies known as iHD and mandatory managed copy, which essentially lets users legally copy DVDs and store the digital file on a home network, and provides for new interactive features.
The Blu-ray Disc Association replied that it will incorporate mandatory managed copy, but will launch it in spring 2006 with interactive features built on Sun Microsystems' Java software.
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response to first dude
Dude, you will never have to buy the same movie again. Backward Compatible. Ever heard of it? You will only be given the choice to buy discs with more features of the titles you own that you love.
Posted by: This guys dumb 10 Jan 2006
Will It Etch a Rootkit Into My Hardrive
I personally believe SONY has the Rights of any other computer felon. Their greediness and belief that they have the right to damage my computer leaves me not caring what NEW media they come out with so I can buy the same movie again and again. Hopefully they will go bankrupt from the rootkit litigation and we'll never have to hear about blue-ray or anything else Sony.
Posted by: marty 20 Nov 2005