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In an unexpected move it seems that Disney may offer their video content in HD-DVD in addition to their current commitment to Blu-ray. AS far as I remember this is the first time that a major studio has added HD-DVD since being committed to Blu-ray.

According to an article published by Variety.com, Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, dropped a hint that Disney may end up playing both sides in the high-definition DVD format war, during the firm’s annual meeting with shareholders. In response to a shareholder question, Iger said company continues to back Sony’s Blu-Ray format, but added, “We probably will publish in both formats.”

While a move like this may make the studio more nimble incase HD wins the format war, this move would only result in maintaining a standstill, since it will increase options across both sides.

Read [HD Blog.net]

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