The latest salvo in the war between the Blu-ray and HD DVD camps over which high definition format will replace the ubiquitous DVD may be little more than pop and flash — but effective nonetheless. Sony’s Blu-ray and Toshiba’s HD DVD formats have various technology industry supporters behind them, but the biggest backers come in the form of the Hollywood studios. HD DVD is supported by DreamWorks, Paramount and Universal. Blu-ray is bolstered by Columbia, Disney, Fox, Lions Gate, Miramax, New Line and Sony.
Warner Opens Blu-ray Door – Will Paramount Step Through?
Posted by: Chris Maxcer January 8, 2008 02:48 PMThe latest salvo in the war between the Blu-ray and HD DVD camps over which high definition format will replace the ubiquitous DVD may be little more than pop and flash — but effective nonetheless. Sony’s Blu-ray and Toshiba’s HD DVD formats have various technology industry supporters behind them, but the biggest backers come in the form of the Hollywood studios. HD DVD is supported by DreamWorks, Paramount and Universal. Blu-ray is bolstered by Columbia, Disney, Fox, Lions Gate, Miramax, New Line and Sony.