Sony PS3 Wins HD Content from Major Studios
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In the ongoing battle for content, Sony said Tuesday that it had locked in the five top studios to supply HD content to the PlayStation Network.
At launch, the content will be available in the U.S. only, with plans to launch soon in the U.K., France, Germany, and Spain, Sony said.
Sony claimed that “all” of the top studios now offer HD content via the PSN. The five studios announced Tuesday are: 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros.
“Securing high definition content from these studios is another significant milestone further validating PlayStation Network as a complete entertainment network in the home. PlayStation Network is the first and only service to deliver high definition home entertainment from all six major studios, directly to consumers for download,” said Peter Dille, senior vice president, marketing and PlayStation Network of Sony Computer Entertainment, in a statement.
The new titles include:
- 20th Century Fox: “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”, “Jennifer’s Body” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (on March 23)
- Walt Disney Pictures: Disney Pixar’s “Up”, Jerry Bruckheimer’s “G-Force” and Disney’s “Earth”
- Paramount Pictures: “Star Trek”, “Paranormal Activity” and “Zoolander”
- Sony Pictures: “This Is It”, “2012”, “District 9” and “Zombieland”
- Universal: “Inglourious Basterds”, “Couples Retreat” and “Public Enemies”
- Warner Bros. Digital Distribution: “The Hangover”, “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” and “The Wizard of Oz”
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