Sony Announces Date for Blu-Ray Roll Out

yermoungder writes "Reuters is reporting that 'Sony Pictures on Tuesday said it aims to deliver its new Blu-ray DVD format to U.S. stores on May 23 to coincide with the entry of compatible disc players, a new step in an industry war for control of home movie viewing.'"

Offtopic

[stupidfoo]

sorry, but this is important:

Our FedEx rep just brought us delicious cup cakes from Starbucks.

UPS: I expect an iPod or a PSP.

That is all.

fr

[Sheetrock]

a new step in an industry war for control of home movie viewing

In more ways than one, it would seem.

In other news:

[vertinox]

Reuters is reporting that 'slashdot poster Vertinox on Tuesday said he aims to deliver its new Blu-ray DVD format to his home on day that coincides with Sony prying his old DVD player from his dead cold hands.

In related news

[east coast]

The only disc that will be made available for the new player is Gigli [imdb.com]