Fox backs Blu-ray Disc format
Twentieth Century Fox has announced that it will release content on Blu-ray Disc. When Blu-Ray is released in North America, Japan, and Europe, the company will provide new films and back catalogue from its extensive library in the new high definition format.
Although Fox has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Blu-ray Disc Association since October 2004, this statement marks its first unequivocal backing of the format. The company says that its commitment to publish on Blu-ray is a direct result of the association's recent adoption of the copyright protection measures, including renewable security.
Mike Dunn, president world wide, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, commented: "The advanced functionality, picture quality and data capacity at a competitive manufacturing cost along with 'room for growth' as new consumer options are developed, fully realises the promise of a next-generation format and represents the future of home entertainment."
The announcement narrows, or even closes, HD DVD's lead over Blu-ray Disc, but judging by the latest figures, neither format has the backing of 50% of the DVD market.
Fox's portfolio of titles includes films such as the X-Men series, I, Robot and The Sound of Music, and television programmes including The Simpsons, 24, and M*A*S*H.
Article from One To One.
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