As rival HD DVD continues to make headway in the market, Blu-ray Disc, the next-generation optical-disc format supported by the lion’s share of studios and consumer electronics manufacturers, makes its long-awaited — and oft-delayed — debut this week.
The first batch of seven Blu-ray titles, all from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, are scheduled to arrive in stores June 20. The first set-top Blu-ray player, from Samsung, is slated to go on sale June 25. More...
