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UHD Blu-ray Capabilities Require Workflow Adjustments

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While much or recent press has focused on the rapid growth in OTT, streaming media and digital entertainment, industry watchers shouldn’t overlook that there are some exciting, new things cooking over in physical home entertainment. UHD Blu-ray, the new ultra high definition physical format experienced some strong sales and vibrant sales growth during the 2016 holiday shopping …

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DEG Numbers Report Good News for Home Entertainment

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The Digital Entertainment Group’s very positive YOY Q2 numbers were reported in a number of publications, including Variety and Home Media Magazine. Consumers reversed the seemingly inexorable trend downward by showing a renewed interest in Blu-ray, DVD, EST and VOD, which is welcome news for everyone — studio executives, VOD platforms and digital studios (like …

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Giant Interactive Acquires Leading Developer Jargon Technologies

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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2016   GIANT INTERACTIVE ACQUIRES LEADING DEVELOPER JARGON TECHNOLOGIES New York — Giant Interactive, a pioneer in innovative digital services, creative content and interactive media services, today announced the acquisition of Jargon Technologies, a leader in advanced technology for home video distribution, development and services capabilities for Blu-ray™, …

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It LIVES! 7 Reasons Physical Media Beats VOD

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While the transformation of the home entertainment industry from packaged media (Blu-ray & DVD) to a more complex mix of SVOD, DTO and disc, research shows that consumers are still acquiring physical media. As reported by Home Media Magazine, “Despite the growth in connected hardware and increase in electronic sellthrough, transactional VOD and streaming options, more …

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If the Majority of Americans Still Own VCRs, What’s Is Future of Disc and Digital?

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As 2014 begins and the home entertainment and media world continues to evolve, it’s interesting to note exactly where we, as an industry, have been and take a peek ahead to where we’re likely headed. Our roadmap? A December, 2013 Gallup poll which NBCnews.com published for a story about potential 4K TVs. (Forget 4K TVs: …

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Fear Not, Viewers — DVD Ain’t Going Anywhere!

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Anyone who has been following the evolution of the home entertainment market is aware that Blu-ray and digital are both trending up, while DVD is heading down. The Digital Entertainment Group, the home entertainment industry’s leading advocacy group, delivers the details. Consumer spending in the home entertainment sector rose 1.43% with both Blu-ray, which saw …

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