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01.11.12
Actress Freida Pinto Heads Home on Blu-ray 3D in Immortals

One brave warrior, touched by the gods, must overcome all odds to save mankind from a merciless and powerful tyrant when IMMORTALS comes to Blu-ray and DVD on March 6th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Directed by visionary filmmaker Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall) and written by Charles Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides, the home entertainment release is chock-full of must-see bonus features including an alternate beginning, two alternate endings, deleted scenes and an amazing graphic novel, creating the ultimate viewing experience. Actress Freida Pinto talks about the movie in this exclusive video interview.

08.20.11
Disney Drives Pixar’s Cars 2 to Blu-ray 3D on November 1

After driving to the top of the box office, Pixar’s Cars 2 comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, Movie Download and DVD on November 1, 2011. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios, the high octane in-home release invites families and fans of all ages to come along on a journey around the world with the #1 animated film of the year and introduces an exclusive all-new animated short “Air Mater,” featuring the fan favorite character spinning his tales in an exciting adventure high above Radiator Springs. The must-own animated release also includes fascinating commentary from award-winning director John Lasseter and “Hawaiian Vacation,” the delightful animated short that accompanied the film in theatres. The release should give Disney Interactive Studios' original Cars 2 games, including the 3D PS3 title, an extra turbo boost at retail for Christmas.

07.12.11
Even without Avatar in 3D, Americans Purchase Over 3.5 Million Blu-ray 3D Discs

U.S. consumers purchased an estimated 1.75 million Blu-ray Disc 3D (BD3D) discs at retail during the format's first 12 months on the market, and brought home another 1.7 million units as part of hardware/software bundling deals, according to the new IHS Screen Digest report entitled “Life in 3D: BD3D's First Year of Sales,” from information and analysis provider IHS. These sales were spurred, in part, thanks to the free PlayStation 3 upgrade that turns any PS3 into a Blu-ray 3D player. The lower cost of 3D TVs from companies like Vizio is also helping sales.

05.29.11
NVIDIA Introduces $99 3D Vision Wired Glasses at Computex 2011
At Computex 2011, NVIDIA demonstrated a new addition to the NVIDIA 3D Vision product family with the NVIDIA 3D Vision wired glasses at Computex 2011.  The new glasses make the 3D PC experience more affordable at $99, while offering the same award-winning 3D quality and features of 3D Vision wireless glasses. The glasses will hit retail shelves in late June and will be on display at E3 2011 in Los Angeles.
04.05.11
Disney’s Video Game Epics TRON and TRON: Legacy 3D Beam onto Blu-ray and DVD
After making nearly $400 million at the global box office, The Walt Disney Studios has brought both Steven Lisberger’s original TRON and Joe Krasinski’s 3D sequel home on Blu-ray and DVD. Gamers, who also have two TRON video games from Disney Interactive Studios to play with, will be able to see Jeff Bridges young and old in both films as he plays Kevin Flynn and Clu. Disney has also releasing a new Daft Punk album, TRON: Legacy RECONFIGURED. Olivia Wilde fans will be able to see her in stereo 3D on the Blu-ray 3D version of the sequel, which can be played on PlayStation 3 or any of the new NVIDIA 3D Vision laptops. The actress, who returns to “House,” talks about her own video gaming background in this exclusive video interview.
01.07.11
CES 2011: 3D Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Exposed on PlayStation Network
LAS VEGAS – It’s getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes. With over 140,000 attendees in the Las Vegas Convention Center for CES 2011, Sony and Sports Illustrated stripped 3D content down to the bare minimum. A new deal will bring PlayStation 3 gamers and anyone with a Sony Bravia connected HDTV or Blu-ray 3D player sexy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models in 3D.
06.06.10
Porn Could Help Drive 3D TVs into Homes

While Sony Electronics and Sony Computer Entertainment America are gearing up for E3 2010 to showcase big 3D games like Killzone 3, in Japan it’s porn that could drive consumers to fork over money to upgrade their HD TVs.

05.02.10
Sony's David Coombes Talks PlayStation 3 Firmware Updates for 3D Games and Blu-ray 3D

Los Angeles -- David Coombes, platform research manager at Sony Computer Entertainment America, spoke at the inaugural 3D Gaming Summit at the Universal Hilton. He took some time to explain Sony's two-pronged firmware update for PlayStation 3, the first of which already occurred and makes the PS3 a 3D gaming machine when coupled with a Sony Bravia 3D TV or other 3D TV. The second update will happen this summer and allow PS3s to play the new Blu-ray 3D movies. Check out this exclusive two-part interview below.

04.19.10
Sony Offers Free 3D Games and Movies with Bravia 3D TVs June Launch

Just in time to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in 3D, Sony Electronics will ship its first Bravia 3D TVs and Blu-ray 3D players to Europe this June. The company announced a package of products, services and free content, comprising four compelling reasons for consumers to make their first 3D TV experience a Sony one. Sony has yet to announce details for its North American 3D plans, but similar free 3D games and movie offerings are expected.

03.16.10
James Cameron's Avatar Comes to Blu-ray Disc and DVD April 22nd Minus 3D

After taking in $2.6 billion (and counting) at the box office and earning three Academy Awards, James Cameron’s Avatar is coming home on April 22 on Blu-ray Disc and DVD. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced that it will launch the first version of the movie in tandem with Earth Day. But a Blu-ray 3D version of the movie was not mentioned in the press release. Cameron has said in interviews that he would release a director’s cut of the movie with 40 additional minutes of footage. Fox is likely holding that content for the 3D release of the movie. Blu-ray 3D launches this summer.

03.01.10
XpanD Partners with Philips for 3D Glasses

XpanD’s active 3D technology platform for cinematic, television and gaming applications will be available for Philips’ 3D TV sets. The company announced a partnership with Philips to provide consumers with co-branded iterations of its award-winning, patented pi-cell active 3D glasses with Philips’ 3D television sets.  

02.22.10
Within Four Years Half of U.S. Homes Will Own a 3D-Ready TV

At CES 2010, 3D was the overriding message. With James Cameron’s Avatar still pulling in 3D revenue at the box office, Hollywood and the videogame industry are now focusing on bringing 3D home. The Blu-ray Disc Association’s announcement in December last year on the finalization of the Blu-ray 3D specification has been cemented by Sony’s release of a standalone 3D-Ready Blu-ray player, firmly fixing the industry’s crosshairs on a 3D future.

01.13.10
CES 2010: Vizio Introduces Affordable 3D TVs

LAS VEGAS -- At CES 2010, Vizio showcased a full line-up of new TVs that appeal to the mainstream consumer. After riding the HD TV wave as gamers upgraded to better TVs for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the leading U.S. HD TV maker is now going 3D. Vizio will have the most affordable 3D TV on the market this year, which should help entice gamers to make the leap to the third dimension -- especially with Sony's Playstation 3 going 3D this summer for both games and Blu-ray 3D movies. Check out the video booth tour below featuring Jo Garcia.

01.12.10
CES 2010 Video: Sony Talks 3D Games and Movies

LAS VEGAS -- Sony talks about PlayStation 3's 3D capabilities, including Blu-ray 3D and 3D games like Gran Turismo 5 and MLB 10: The Show. Check out the exclusive video interview below.

01.10.10
CES 2010: A Recap of the Big Stories of the Show

LAS VEGAS – CES 2010 is finally over, but many of the products that the 120,000 attendees saw this year won’t be seen in homes until later this year. Microsoft’s Project Natal is slated for a Christmas release, while Sony’s Blu-ray 3D and Playstation 3 games in 3D will launch this summer.

01.09.10
CES 2010: Michael Jackson's This Is It Introduces movieIQ Sync

LAS VEGAS – Sony used the main stage at its booth at the Consumer Electronics Show to showcase its latest Blu-ray Disc technology. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will debut movieIQ Sync, the company’s first portable BD-Live feature, on the Blu-ray release of MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT, in stores January 26, 2010.

01.08.10
CES 2010: A Look at Consumer Adoption of 3D TVs

When it comes to the big theme of CES 2010, this year – and the new decade – is all about making the leap to the third dimension. From 3D TV to 3D gaming to 3D movies, the show floor was packed with new devices like glasses, monitors, HDTVs, a professional camera from Panasonic and even 3D TVs that don’t require any glasses. NVIDIA and Sony PlayStation are pushing 3D on the gaming side with new content and hardware upgrades.

01.08.10
CES 2010: Home Entertainment Goes 3D

LAS VEGAS -- With all the 3D TVs and Blu-ray 3D players on display at CES 2010, people are going to need content to play on them. Home entertainment studios like Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE), Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Walt Disney Home Entertainment have already committed to Blu-ray 3D. This summer will mark the rollout for this new 3D hardware and the movies that will jump from the screen.

01.08.10
CES 2010: New 3D Glasses for PS3, Blu-ray 3D and 3D TVs

With 3D gaming from Sony PlayStation, 3D Blu-ray and 3D broadcast networks from ESPN, Discovery Channel and DirecTV coming by this summer, consumers are going to need to have glasses to take in all the action. XpanD offers a solution for gamers and anyone else who makes the leap into the third dimension.

01.07.10
CES 2010: NVIDIA Extends 3D Presence

LAS VEGAS -- It’s clear that 2010 is poised to be the year of 3D and NVIDIA is leading the charge to bring 3D to the computing masses. At this year’s CES show in Las Vegas, NVIDIA is showcasing a host of new products and technologies that show how PCs based on GeForce GPUs along with the NVIDIA 3D Vision hardware and software ecosystem are the platforms best suited to make 3D pervasive for all PC entertainment, including Blu-ray 3D movies, games, photos, and even the Web.

01.07.10
PlayStation 3 Major Part of Sony's 3D Push

LAS VEGAS -- Sony Electronics is unveiling an array of new products and technologies at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show that unite the company’s strengths in electronics, movies, music, and games. Sony’s CES display ranges from full high-definition 3D compatible BRAVIA LCD TVs, Blu-ray 3D capable players and an impressive new line of BRAVIA TVs, which incorporate Sony’s Monolithic Design concept, to customized Internet content, new Cyber-shot cameras, Handycam camcorders, VAIO PCs, the Reader digital book, and more.

12.22.09
3D Gaming Summit Looks at the Future of Videogames

The world's first 3D Gaming Summit will take place in Los Angeles in April 2010. With Ubisoft's just-released Avatar: The Game kicking off the 3D console gaming race and the introduction of Blu-ray 3D next year, the 3D revolution that's swept through Hollywood movie theaters is now aimed at the home. The 3D Gaming Summit is scheduled for April 21-22, 2010 at the Hilton Universal City, in Los Angeles, CA.

12.20.09
Blu-ray Discs Go 3D in 2010

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) today announced the finalization and release of the Blu-ray 3D specification. The specification, which represents the work of the leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic and computer manufacturers, will enable the home entertainment industry to bring the 3D experience into consumers’ living rooms on Blu-ray Disc. 3D Blu-rays will be showcased for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January.