Pioneer Corporation announced that it will begin shipping its new BDR-207JBK Blu-ray Disc (BD) recorder in Japan early in the new year. No word yet on North American availability.
Pioneer Launches BDR-207JBK Blu-ray BDXL Writer
Sony Creative Software Acquires NetBlender
Sony Creative Software announced that it will acquire NetBlender.
Easy3D BDJ for Blu-ray 3D Debuts at NAB 2011
Pico House Co., Ltd. announced that it will formally launch its new Blu-ray 3D-compliant Easy3D BDJ software at the NAB Show 2011.
Pioneer Ships Blu-ray 3D Players
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. announced that it is now shipping its first line of Blu-ray 3D players, which includes the $299 BDP-430 and two Elite models ($399 BDP-41FD, $499 BDP-43FD).
GDMX and Jargon to Develop BD-J Software
Global Digital Media Xchange Inc. announced a licensing agreement with Jargon Technologies that will result in the development of Blu-ray Disc Java (BD-J) application software.
Technicolor Develops Blu-ray 3D Interactive Menus and Games
Technicolor announced that it has developed and now offers new Blu-ray 3D Java interactive tools and authoring services.
Socialbomb Connects BD-Live to Facebook and Twitter
Socialbomb announced the launch of the Socialbomb Live Platform, a BD-Live technology connecting Blu-ray audiences with Facebook and Twitter. According to the statement, the Live Platform seamlessly connects Blu-ray Discs (BD) with social networks, allowing viewers to interact in real-time through on-screen menus and share content with friends directly from their remote.
Sony Releases Blu-print 6 and Z Depth Authoring Software
Sony Creative Software, Inc. announced the availability of Blu-print 6, a Blu-ray Disc (BD) authoring application and Z Depth 3D subtitle offset editing application. According to the statement, the upgraded Blu-print 6 application offers a host of new features for production studios that significantly enhances workflow processes, including 3D title authoring in accordance with the [...]
Panasonic Authors Avatar on DVD and Blu-ray Disc
Panasonic announced that its R&D facility, Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL), worked in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to author the feature-only Avatar Blu-ray Disc (BD) and DVD.
Eyeframe Uses Kaleidoscope for BD-J Development
sofatronic announced that Eyeframe is the first facility in the UK to offer clients an array of interactive Blu-ray Disc (BD) features powered by the Kaleidoscope platform.
Sony Launches Blu-ray 3D Production Tools
Sony Creative Software announced its Blu-print 6 Blu-ray Disc authoring application and the brand-new Z Depth 3D subtitle offset editing application. According to the statement, as one of the first professional 3D Blu-ray Disc authoring products available on the market, the upgraded Blu-print 6 will be capable of authoring 3D titles in accordance with the [...]
CyberLink PowerDVD Receives Blu-ray 3D Certification
CyberLink Corp. announced that PowerDVD is the first Blu-ray 3D player software to achieve certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), under the new Blu-ray 3D standard (profile 5.0). According to the statement, the certification ensures consumers that PowerDVD provides the full benefits of Blu-ray 3D on the PC. Consumers can enjoy the entire range [...]
Deluxe Digital Studios Launches 3D Services
Deluxe Digital Studios Inc., a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., announced that it is launching a full range of 3D services for the home entertainment market. According to the statement, already the industry’s largest provider of Blu-ray authoring services, Deluxe Digital Studios’ enhanced capabilities are specifically tailored to the 3D Blu-ray standard. Beginning [...]

