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Vivid Entertainment Offers Ray J Directing Deal
On the heels of co-starring in a celebrity sex tape with socialite Kim Kardashian, R&B recording artist Ray J has been offered a contract to direct his own line of films for Vivid Entertainment.
"Porn flatters itself," sniffs Blu-ray
Blu-ray Association spokesman Andy Parsons, a vice president of Pioneer, suggests that adult's notion of itself as a technology Taste Leader is exaggerated, even if the industry helped decide the VHS-Betamax war in the 80's
Hacker Cracks HD DVD, Blu-ray Protections
A hacker on the popular Doom9.net message forum has cracked the processing keys for both Blu-ray and HD DVD discs. By breaking the key, encrypted content can be extracted from both of the next-gen formats.
For Now, More Adult Studios Choose HD DVD Over Blu-ray
Despite recent reports that adult content is not prohibited from Blu-ray, many adult studios are opting to stick with HD DVD for now.
Maybe Porn on Blu-ray Isn't Dead After All
An official from the Blu-ray Disc Association said that despite reports to the contrary, all content, including adult movies, is welcome on the new format.
Digital Playground’s Joone: No Porn on Blu-ray
Has Sony made the same mistake it made with the ill-fated Betamax?
NEC Chip Blurs Blu-ray, HD-DVD Divide
With technology companies ramping up production of next-generation DVD hardware, NEC has developed a new chip that will make hardware devices compatible with both Blu-ray and HD-DVD technology.
Patent Application for HD-DVD, Blu-ray Combo Disc
A patent application spotted by New Scientist magazine may forestall the ultimate outcome of the next-generation DVD format war. According to the technology periodical, three engineers claim to have developed a technology that allows a single disc to hold both HD-DVD and Blu-ray formatted information.
New Charges, Arrest Possible in Ray Guhn Case
The case against adult webmaster Clinton Raymond McCowen, aka Ray Guhn, and two other men may expand, according to the prosecutor, who said he might name another defendant in the case and possibly bring an additional charge against one or all of the defendants.
Blu-ray Winning Content War, Rumored to Hit Hardware Snags
While most consumers remain blissfully unaware that the high-definition DVD war rages on between major electronics manufacturers and Hollywood studios, Sony’s Blu-ray system took two steps forward and one step back this week.
Vista 32-Bit Version Won’t Play Blu-ray, HD-DVD
Consumers eager to get their hands on the long-delayed Microsoft Vista operating system may be in for a rude awakening when they try to play next-generation DVDs on their PCs. A company engineer recently said that Vista would not support Blu-ray or HD-DVD content on PCs with 32-bit processors.
WEGCash Wins Bidding War, Donates to Ray Guhn Legal Defense
After a bidding war set up by AlleyBucks CEO John Paul to help raise legal defense funds for adult webmasters Clinton McCowen, aka “Ray Guhn,” Patrick Stevens and Andrew Craft, affiliate program WEGCash emerged victorious, donating $5,000 to the cause.
EU Probes Blu-ray, HD-DVD Over Antitrust Concerns
European Commission antitrust officials have made inquiries into the licensing arrangements employed by developers of HD-DVD and Blu-ray, the two rival next generation DVD formats.
Audacia Ray and the trick to casting porn
I like Audacia Ray despite knowing pretty much nothing about her
Ricoh Looks to Read/Write HD DVD, Blu-ray, DVD and CD on Same Player
Electronics maker Ricoh may soon have a solution for consumers wary of adopting the wrong next-generation DVD format. The company said that it has developed an optical component capable of reading and writing across a number of formats such as Blu-ray, HD DVD, standard DVD and CD using a single pickup and one objective lens.
German Magazine Spots Copyright Protection Gap in HD DVD, Blu-ray
Hacking isn’t reserved solely for the realm of tech-savvy computer geeks, as a German magazine recently proved when it highlighted a major flaw in the copy protection systems for both HD DVD and Blu-ray, the two competing next generation DVD formats.
Webmaster Ray Guhn Arrested in Florida
Webmaster Clinton Raymond McCowen, aka Ray Guhn, was arrested on Friday along with his partner Kevin Patrick Stevens, and charged with racketeering, engaging in prostitution and the manufacture and sale of obscene material.
Samsung Plans to Build Blu-ray/HD-DVD Combo Player
With the HD-DVD/Blu-ray format wars in something of a lackluster stalemate, Samsung may have a temporary compromise for wary consumers who are reluctant to side with either format — a combination Blu-ray and HD-DVD player.
Price Cuts for HD-DVD Titles; Blu-Ray Titles Get Low-Key Launch
In an effort to jumpstart enthusiasm for HD-DVD titles and edge out the competing Blu-ray brand, Universal Home Studio — one of the first movie companies to push the HD-DVD format — has decided to slash prices on its DVDs.
Sony, Pioneer Delay Release Dates for Blu-ray
Japanese electronics giant Sony has pushed back the release date for its Blu-ray player, to mid August.