Blu-ray is the new unified HD standard for Hollywood

Philip Wong | Feb 21, 2008

The sweeping unification is fast and furious. Merely a day after the ill-fated HD-DVD press conference, Paramount and Universal Studios have separately signaled their new Blu-ray alliance. While the latter has been flamboyant with its new partnership, announced hours after Toshiba's own, Paramount has been definitely more subtle in contrast. This was formalized by an exclusive statement to Website The Hollywood Reporter.

With the above-mentioned heavyweights onboard, Blu-ray has now becomes the de facto platform for HD movie distribution, backed by all six major Hollywood studios. The remaining four which have already signed up are Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Studios and Warner Bros. The latest development is a closure of a confusing format war and a new chapter in consumer home entertainment.

That said, the HD crusade is far from over. The studios and hardware vendors will still have to get their act right to promote mass adaptation. It's high time the Blu-ray format settles down with a finalized standard, while its relevant software goes large and affordable worldwide. What're the key considerations to get you onboard? Contribute your opinions via our Talkback function below.

Via Hollywood reporter

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