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Has Paramount killed HD?

Just when things were looking good for Sony and its Blu-ray format, one company's decision has meant that customers and retailers will be the biggest losers in the so-called "format war".

Netflix picks Blu-ray, rattles HD DVD

If Warner Bros.' decision to go exclusively with Blu-ray Disc was an industry-rattling earthquake, Monday's news that Netflix would begin to phase out HD DVD rentals is an inevitable aftershock: much smaller impact, potentially damaging, and still leaves everyone feeling unsettled.

Cost questions dog Blu-ray DVD's lead

The battle for the future of DVD manufacturing is by no means over, but the more costly runner has the backing.

Toshiba to announce "war is over"

With an announcement from Toshiba imminent, the next-gen movie format war is almost at an end, with HD-DVD falling to its Sony-boosted rival, Blu-ray.

HD DVD strikes back through Toshiba

Toshiba is expanding its HD DVD product range and studios are releasing more HD DVD titles in the latest salvo in the high definition format battle.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.