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Universal Ends HD DVD Support with 'Atonement'
Posted Mon Mar 3, 2008 at 12:00 PM PST by Peter BrackeUniversal has confirmed that it will close the curtain on its HD DVD support with this month's release of 'Atonement.'
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'American Gangster' HD DVD Tops VideoScan's Weekly High-Def Disc Sales Chart
Posted Fri Feb 29, 2008 at 01:00 PM PST byBlu-ray may have officially won the high-def format war last week, but in a strange twist, the top selling high-def disc of the week was an HD DVD release.
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Universal Brings 'Atonement' to HD DVD
Posted Thu Feb 28, 2008 at 01:30 PM PST by Peter BrackeUnderlining the continued confusion surrounding Universal's transition to Blu-ray support, the studio today confirmed a March HD DVD arrival for the Oscar-nominated epic, 'Atonement.'
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Universal: HD DVD Plans in Flux
Posted Fri Feb 22, 2008 at 08:00 AM PST by Peter BrackeWith Universal having thrown its weight behind Blu-ray earlier this week, the studio says the fate of its remaining HD DVD releases is currently TBD.
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Universal Studios Goes Blu
Posted Tue Feb 19, 2008 at 09:14 AM PST byUniversal Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced that it will release its titles on Blu-ray.
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Universal Cancels 'Dazed & Confused,' 'Land of the Dead' HD DVD Re-Issues
Posted Fri Feb 8, 2008 at 08:00 AM PST by Peter BrackeSorry, combo haters: Universal has pulled the previously-announced HD DVD non-combo re-issues of 'Dazed & Confused' and 'Land of the Dead' from its high-def schedule.
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Universal Reveals Early 'Charlie Wilson's War' HD DVD Plans
Posted Tue Feb 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM PST by Peter BrackeMaking a rare "pre-announce," Universal says it is planning an early Spring HD DVD bow for the Tom Hanks-Julia Roberts hit 'Charlie Wilson's War.'
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Amazon Offers Select HD DVD Titles at 57 Percent Off List
Posted Sun Feb 3, 2008 at 11:26 AM PST byIn the latest in a series of high-def disc deals, Amazon is offering at least 50% off dozens of HD DVD titles from Universal Pictures.
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Universal: "No Plans" to Abandon HD DVD
Posted Tue Jan 22, 2008 at 06:00 AM PST byFending off continued speculation that Universal is mulling a switch from HD DVD-exclusivity, Universal Studios VP (and HD DVD Promo Group Co-Chair) Ken Graffeo says that the studio has no plans to make any changes in its high-def strategy.
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Universal Sets 'American Gangster' HD DVD Date
Posted Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM PST by Peter BrackeAfter teasing us with early specs, Universal has finally announced a February arrival for the Denzel Washington blockbuster 'American Gangster.'
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Universal Re-Affirms HD DVD Support
Posted Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 03:39 PM PST by Peter BrackeResponding to published reports that its commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended, Universal has issued a new statement of support for HD DVD.
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CES: All Quiet on the Universal Front
Posted Wed Jan 9, 2008 at 10:12 AM PST by Peter BrackeAmidst mounting speculation that it is soon to shift alliances, Universal Studios has confirmed that it will not be making any new HD DVD title announcements at this year's CES.
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Ang Lee's 'Lust, Caution' Headed to HD DVD (UPDATED)
Posted Fri Jan 4, 2008 at 06:00 AM PST by Peter BrackeUniversal has announced it will bring the Ang Lee erotic thriller 'Lust, Caution' to HD DVD this February, in its original unexpurgated NC-17 version.
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First Look: 'American Gangster' HD DVD Box Art
Posted Fri Dec 28, 2007 at 11:30 AM PST byStill no release date, but Universal is again previewing its upcoming HD DVD release of Ridley Scott's 'American Gangster.'
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'Timecop,' 'Cat People' HD DVDs See Early Arrival
Posted Thu Dec 20, 2007 at 11:36 AM PST by Peter BrackeLast-minute Christmas shoppers will have a couple more HD DVD discs to choose from this Sunday, with Universal announcing another three-day release date advancement for 'Timecop' and 'Cat People.'
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Non-Combo HD DVD Re-Issues Planned For 'Dazed & Confused,' 'Land of the Dead'
Posted Wed Dec 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM PST by Peter BrackeIn its latest round of combo demotions, Universal will re-issue 'Dazed & Confused' and 'Land of the Dead' as stand-alone HD DVD releases this March.
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'Fletch' Lives on HD DVD
Posted Tue Dec 18, 2007 at 11:12 AM PST by Peter BrackeUniversal has announced a March arrival for their latest HD DVD catalog release, the classic Chevy Chase comedy 'Fletch.'
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Early HD DVD Arrivals Announced for 'Kingdom,' 'Eastern Promises'
Posted Fri Dec 14, 2007 at 01:00 PM PST by Peter BrackeThey weren't planned for release until December 26, but Universal says 'The Kingdom' and 'Eastern Promises' will hit stores three days early to get a jump on the ho-ho-ho holiday.
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Universal Reveals Early 'American Gangster' HD DVD Details
Posted Wed Dec 12, 2007 at 12:42 PM PST by Peter BrackeIssuing a rare "pre-announcement," Universal says it's planning a late winter HD DVD bow for Ridley Scott's 'American Gangster.'
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New 2-For-1 HD DVD Sale at Amazon
Posted Tue Dec 11, 2007 at 10:18 AM PST byAmazon has kicked off yet another "Buy One Get One Free" offer -- this time for HD DVD discs.
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