High Definition DVD Zone

High Definition DVD Zone

The Blu-ray and HD DVD Buyer's GuideWith the two major competing formats, Blu-ray and HD DVD, both launching this year, 2006 marks an important year for high definition DVDs. As with any launch, and more so due to the competing nature of both High Def DVD formats, there is bound to be lots of questions, and perhaps not as many unbiased answers. Regardless, it will prove to be an exciting time for DVD and home theatre fans.

Lots of issues will decide which format ultimately wins the battle, including copy protection, cost of hardware/movies, studio support and of course, consumer acceptance. With the upcoming launch of the Xbox-360's HD DVD reader drive and the PS3's native support for Blu-ray, it brings a whole new dimension into the battle for our hard earned money.

Blu-ray & HD DVD Discounts Then there is also H.264, the new video compression format for Blu-ray/HD DVD. H.264 can also be used as a DivX/XviD substitute, offering even better compression ratios.

For a list of Blu-ray and HD DVD movie releases, please refer to dvdloc8.com's Blu-ray and HD DVD listings.

This section will keep you updated with the latest news, recommended articles and software to help you keep up with the latest developments in the world of high definition DVDs.

Latest HD Trailers:

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - H.264 HD 1080p Theatrical Trailer

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Prometheus - H.264 HD 1080p Theatrical Trailer

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Brave - H.264 HD 1080p Theatrical Trailer

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Captain America: The First Avenger - H.264 HD 1080p Theatrical Trailer #2

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The Avengers (2012) - H.264 HD 1080p Theatrical Trailer

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Latest News:

Moneyball was the best selling new Blu-ray release for the week ending 14th January 2012

Blu-ray sales stats for the week ending 14th January 2012

Posted by: Sean F, 18:20 EST, Tue January 31, 2012

Check out the US Blu-ray sales stats for the week ending 14th January 2012 ... More


Contagion was the top selling new release for the week ending 7th January 2012

Blu-ray sales stats for the week ending 7th January 2012

Posted by: Sean F, 18:12 EST, Tue January 31, 2012

Check out the US Blu-ray sales stats for the week ending 7th January 2012 ... More


Blu-ray sales are up, but digital distribution was the big winner in 2011

Digital Streaming Up, While Packaged Media Revenue Declines

Posted by: Anne N, 18:12 EST, Wed January 11, 2012

Spending on Blu-ray, digital media up in 2011, as overall consumer spending dipped slightly, The Digital Entertainment Group reveals ... More


The final week of 2011 see Final Destination 5 as the best selling new release, and the only new release, in the Blu-ray top 10, with Blu-ray sales topping $2 billion for the first time in 2011

Blu-ray sales stats for the week ending 31st December 2011

Posted by: Sean F, 21:31 EST, Tue January 10, 2012

Check out the US Blu-ray sales stats for the week ending 31st December 2011 ... More


The biggest week ever for Blu-ray revenue, but the best seller was Dolphin Tale, for the week ending 24th December 2011

Blu-ray sales stats for the week ending 24th December 2011

Posted by: Sean F, 19:44 EST, Tue January 10, 2012

Check out the US Blu-ray sales stats for the week ending 24th December 2011 ... More