Digital TV News: Blu-ray Disc Association

Samsung, DreamWorks and Technicolor Form Strategic Alliance for 3D Home Entertainment
Jan 6, 2010 – Samsung (Seoul: 005930), DreamWorks Animation (NASDAQ: DWA) and Technicolor (Paris: 18543, NYSE: TMS) have announced that they have formed a global strategic alliance for the delivery of a complete 3D home entertainment solution in 2010.
News categories: Samsung, DreamWorks, Technicolor, Blu-ray, CES2024, Metaverse, Smart TV

SENSIO to promote MVC compatible 3D distribution solution at CES2010
Dec 18, 2009 – SENSIO Technologies (TSX: SIO) has announced that it will present its latest 3D distribution solution, fully compatible with the recently announced Multiview Video Coding (MVC) specification, at CES in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10.
News categories: SENSIO, Blu-ray, CES2024, Content Distribution, Metaverse

Blu-ray Disc Association Announces Final 3D Specification
Dec 17, 2009 – The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has announced the finalization and release of the 'Blu-ray 3D™' specification. The specification will enable the home entertainment industry to bring the 3D experience into consumers' living rooms on Blu-ray Disc.
News categories: Blu-ray Disc Association, Blu-ray, CES2024, Digital TV, Metaverse

AMD to demonstrate Blu-Ray Stereoscopic 3D Playback at CES
Dec 7, 2009 – AMD (NYSE: AMD) has announced that it will demonstrate the forthcoming Blu-ray stereoscopic 3D standard at the 2010 International CES, showcasing how consumers will soon get to enjoy high-fidelity 3D entertainment once reserved only for theaters.
News categories: AMD, CyberLink, Blu-ray, CES2024, Digital TV, Media Player, Metaverse, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, Streaming

Sony and FIFA Announce the World's First 3D FIFA World Cup
Dec 3, 2009 – Sony (NYSE:SNE) and FIFA have announced an agreement for selected media rights of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in 3D. Up to 25 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ matches will be produced using Sony's 3D professional cameras.
News categories: Sony Corp, FIFA, Digital TV, Metaverse, South Africa, TV Services

3D to be incorporated into the Blu-ray Disc format
Sep 1, 2009 – The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has announced its plans for incorporating 3D into the widely successful Blu-ray Disc format.
News categories: Blu-ray Disc Association, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Metaverse

Toshiba Applies to Join Blu-ray Disc Association
Aug 10, 2009 – Toshiba (TOKYO: 6502) has announced that the company has applied for membership of the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and plans to introduce products that support the Blu-ray format.
News categories: Blu-ray Disc Association, Toshiba, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DVD, HD-DVD

Panasonic, Philips and Sony to establish One Stop Shop product license for Blu-ray Disc™
Feb 25, 2009 – Panasonic (Tokyo:6752; NYSE:PC), Philips (AEX: PHI; NYSE: PHG) and Sony (Tokyo: 6758; NYSE: SNE) are currently working with other Blu-ray Disc™ patent holders to establish a one-stop-shop license for Blu-ray Disc™ products.
News categories: Sony Corp, Royal Philips Electronics, Panasonic, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DVD, Licensing, Optical Disc Recorder, Patent

Corel® WinDVD® Receives AVCREC™ Certification
Jan 9, 2009 – Corel Corp. (NASDAQ:CREL, TSX:CRE) has announced that Corel® WinDVD® has received AVCREC™ Certification which means that WinDVD has passed the stringent guidelines set by the Blu-ray Disc Association for playback of HD content on DVDs.
News categories: Corel, Blu-ray Disc Association, Blu-ray, Camcorder, Content Protection, DVR, Media Player