Universal Pictures Germany announces continuing support for HD DVD January 2008 – Universal Pictures Germany announces its continuing support for the HD DVD format including plans to release at least 20 HD DVD titles in 2008. Consumers in Germany can look forward to owning some of 2007’s most acclaimed movies on HD DVD, including I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry (31.01.08), The Kingdom (28.02.08), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (24.04.08) and American Gangster (27.03.08). HD DVD is loaded with signature features and state-of-the-art technology, including real-time interactivity, picture in picture, scene sharing and web enabled bonus content, giving viewers the power to go deeper into the action. HD DVD players are the most affordable option which as well as enabling more consumers to enjoy the superior benefits of HD DVD also gives them the ability to up-scale their entire DVD movie collection via HDMI™ output to near high def picture quality. In addition, due to mandated specifications every HD DVD player is able to offer a superior and consistent interactive experience such as picture in picture. Internet connectivity is also a mandatory feature of every HD DVD player which means that HD DVD player owners can experience cutting-edge content and additional advanced interactive features directly via the internet. All of this comes on top of the ultimate high definition experience through superior audio/video performance. Eddie Cunningham, President Universal Pictures International Entertainment, said: “Universal Pictures is delighted to be releasing some of the most high-profile and celebrated titles of 2007 on HD DVD.” The American Gangster HD DVD, released on 27.03.08, delivers amazing features using Microsoft's HDi technology. You can navigate through the movie, bonus features and settings as the movie plays, and instantly turn the “U-Control” option on or off. Your American Gangster HD DVD puts you in control of a new multi-dimensional, high-definition movie experience. The HD DVD will include “U-Control” picture-in-picture, taking you behind the scenes with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, director Ridley Scott, producer Brian Grazer and key cast and crew members for exclusive interviews and revealing footage about the scene you’re watching. The “My Scenes” feature let’s you create your own personal collection of favorite American Gangster scenes. Bookmark the ones you want and all will appear as a visual timeline of the movie. Select any clip and you are instantly transported to that moment. Your HD DVD player will store your scenes until you delete them, so you can enjoy your own personal version of the film whenever you like. About HD DVD
HD DVD is the next generation, post-DVD standard for high capacity, high definition optical discs, approved by the DVD Forum, which develops and defines DVD formats. Its more than 220 strong membership brings together leaders in movies and entertainment, computing, consumer electronics and software. The European HD DVD Promotional Group is an organization established to promote the HD DVD format and educate consumers in Europe. For more information and a complete listing of HD DVD launch titles please visit http://www.hddvdeurope.com/ | 
