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Hollywood Wins Injunction Against DVD Streaming Service

Hollywood Wins Injunction Against DVD Streaming Service

In April, a group of Hollywood studios lead by Warner Brothers, sued WTV Systems, the parent company to DVD-streaming service, Zediva.com. A court injunction shuts down the service, finding that copyright holders ought to have the right to determine how their films...
Blockbuster Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Blockbuster Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

After several poor decisions related to their DVD-by-mail program, and accruing a debt valued at $900 million, Blockbuster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Over the next year, they would begin closing stores from their 3,300 store chain. Unable to meet the terms of...
Movie Gallery Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Movie Gallery Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Movie Gallery, parent company of Hollywood Video, decides to liquidate all of its assets after two previous Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings. The company begins the process of shutting down all their stores.
Sony BDP-S470 (Blu-ray 3-D)

Sony BDP-S470 (Blu-ray 3-D)

Sony releases the very first Blu-ray 3-D compatible player, costing ($200). Viewing the movies also requires a 3-D TV and a “Blu-ray 3-D” firmware upgrade.