HDNet to Debut First HD DVD Disc Titles
Posted Fri Jul 7, 2006 at 11:55 AM PDT by
HDNet, the leading broadcast network of original high-definition programming,
will debut its first four HD DVD disc titles next week exclusively via its online
web store.
Due to begin shipping this week are collections of the popular HDNet original
travel show '
The
Best of GetOut! Volume 1' and '
The
Best of GetOut! Volume 2,' and the first two installments of the award-winning
long-form news documentary series '
The
Best of HDNet World Report Volume 1' and '
The
Best of HDNet World Report Volume 2.'
Shot in native 1920x1080 high-definition video, all HDNet HD DVD releases are
presented in 1080i with Dolby Digital surround tracks. There are no extras included,
and retail is $14.95 each.
Though the network expects major online retailers including Amazon to begin
carrying their HD DVD titles, these first four releases are currently available
exclusively via
HDNet's online
webstore.
The network also plans to release upwards of 100 titles from its catalog of
original high-definition programming in the coming months and years. Upcoming
titles announced by HDNet for future release include the first two volumes in
the 'The Best Of Bikini Destinations' series, 'The Best Of True Music,' 'World
Extreme Cagefighting' and 'World Music Cafe.'
HDNet has not currently announced support for Blu-ray.
The latest details for all titles including cover art, have been added to our
complete
HD DVD Release
Schedule.