Businessofcinema.com (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Universal Studios Home Entertainment (USHE) have introduced flipper discs which is a dual-format disc containing both Blu-ray and DVD versions of some of Hollywood's most iconic films. ...
Businessofcinema.com (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Universal Studios Home Entertainment (USHE) have introduced flipper discs which is a dual-format disc containing both Blu-ray and DVD versions of some of Hollywood's most iconic films. ...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
The extent of the film and media empire that Comcast will control as majority owner of NBC Universal All our stories on the deal Television NBC US national TV network Telemundo Spanish language TV network Cable channels including USA , Bravo , CNBC, MSNBC, Syfy , E! , Style , Versus and the Golf Channel NBC Universal TV studio – which makes shows including 30 Rock, Saturday...
TechSpot (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Universal Studios Home Entertainment introduced a "groundbreaking" dual-format disc today. The studio will offer some of its films on "flipper" discs that contain both DVD and Blu-ray media.
My Digital Life (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Previously we mentioned about world’s first Hybrid Blu-ray and DVD Combo by Infinity Storage, now seems that there is a similar product that being released to ease up the migration from DVD to Blu-Ray while ensuring compatibility on the disc that consumers have on future Blu-Ray player. Being announced by Universal Studios Home Entertainment recently, the [...] [ This is...
Don't Lose Your Day Job (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Universal Studios Home Entertainment (USHE) announced today the introduction of groundbreaking dual-format discs containing both Blu-ray Hi-Def and DVD versions of some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. Clark Kent says: I wonder what my homie at Netflix got to say to Universal’s latest move? VIA CS: The new “flipper” discs will launch on January 19,...
The Industry Standard (Free subscription) | 12/04/2009
A long-rumored merger has finally become a reality. Comcast and General Electric announced Thursday morning they would enter into a partnership venture that would merge NBC Universal with Comcast's cable networks, regional sports networks and other properties. Comcast would own 51 percent of the new venture, GE would own 49 percent, and the new entity would be managed by Comcast. "The...
Movies - Spoilers (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Universal Announces Blu-Ray/DVD Dual Sided Discs Universal Studios Home Entertainment GIVES CONSUMERS ULTIMATE CONTROL AND FLEXIBILITY WITH Revolutionary New Blu-ray™ hi-def and DVD “Flipper” Discs BEGINNING With the Releases of: The Bourne Identity The Bourne Supremacy The Bourne Ultimatum Industry-Changing Dual-Format Technology Features Both Blu-ray™...
TechConnect Magazine (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Still thinking that hybrid discs are a good idea, Universal Studios Home Entertainment has revealed its plans to release the movies and dual-format discs that have a DVD side and a Blu-Ray side (both are dual-layer). The first such releases, planned for January 19, will be The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, all starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne....
Digital Media Wire (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Universal City, Calif. - Universal Studios Home Entertainment said on Tuesday that its first "flipper" titles -- which contain both Blu-ray and DVD versions of a film on opposite sides of the disc -- will launch on Jan. 19. The first titles to receive the flipper treatment will be the "Bourne" film trilogy. read more
TechRadar (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Universal has unveiled its latest Blu-ray plans and it looks like the company is harking back to 1997, with the launch of flipper discs. 'Flipper' is a dirty word in DVD circles, as it harks back to a time when a movie would be spread over two sides of a DVD, meaning you had to flip over half-way through a film to finish watching it. Luckily there will be none of that this time around, as Universal...
Electronista (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has introduced a new dual-format disc containing both Blu-ray and standard DVD content. The company has aimed the new discs at users planning to upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray in the future, or for owners of multiple systems utilizing both formats. Each side of the "flipper" disc contains the full film and special features....
Screenhead (Free subscription) | yesterday
Public Enemies is here as a two-disc Special Edition Blu-ray Hi-Def, two-disc Special Edition DVD, single disc DVD and digital download from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Starring Oscar nominee Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Oscar winner Marion, Public Enemies places you in the center of the fast and dangerous life of outlaw John Dillinger (Depp), [...]
AfterDawn.com (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Universal has announced the launch of the new Blu-ray “Flipper” discs, releases that feature the Blu-ray on one side, and a DVD release on the flip side. The first films to be made into “flipper” discs are the Bourne Trilogy, which will be released on January 19th, individually. Each of the films will be “flippers,” and will include the feature film and bonus features....
AfterDawn.com (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Universal has announced the launch of the new Blu-ray “Flipper” discs, releases that feature the Blu-ray on one side, and a DVD release on the flip side. The first films to be made into “flipper” discs are the Bourne Trilogy, which will be released on January 19th, individually. Each of the films will be “flippers,” and will include the feature film and bonus features....
