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TV on Blu-ray? Why Not?
A recent question on www.DVDtalk.com posed an interesting question: Why Isn’t More TV Released on Blu-ray? We know a thing or two about producing whole
Looking to the Future of DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Distribution
One of our most valuable resources when it comes to keeping an eye on the evolving world of home entertainment media is the DVD and
On location in New Mexico with the cast and crew of “Vegas”, part 2
While Director/Producer David Naylor heads up our Creative Content Group, he’s supported by a number of talented people who all contribute to the final ‘value-added
Giant Interactive And Other Leading Media Companies Adopt Dolby TrueHD 96K Up-Sampling Technology
Our technical staff is always looking for ways to improve our offerings to clients, particularly in the area of providing the highest quality authoring and
On location in New Mexico with the cast and crew of “Vegas”, Part 1
It’s not all paradise and beaches for Giant Interactive’s Creative Content Group. With Hawaii Five-0 Season 2 bonus wrapped and now making its way through
The Bad News About Cheaper Discs
The the long-term viability and utility of DVD and Blu-ray Discs is an issue always in the back of our minds here at Giant Interactive.
Adam Yauch: Appreciation
We were all saddened to hear of the passing of Adam Yauch on Friday. Giant Interactive is pleased and honored to count Oscilloscope Laboratories among
Tablets and Smartphones As Agents of Change
It’s true. In a few short years, tablet and smartphone have had a profound effect on how we consume media, find information and relate to
Will The Shift To Streaming Via Mobile Devices Help Sustain Physical Media?
The ‘connect anywhere’ capabilities of tablets and smartphones are enabling a revolution in how content is consumed and, in turn, changing how viewers interact with
Part 2: The Art, Craft and Business of Compelling DVD ‘Bonus’ with David Naylor
In part II of our interview with director/producer David Naylor, we continue to discuss his experience and unique perspective when it comes to producing ‘value-added’
Part 1: A Conversation with David Naylor, Director/Producer, Giant’s Creative Content Group
We at Giant Interactive have known David for some time and so it’s no surprise that we’re familiar with his many talents. Director, producer, father,
Bill Airy Joins Giant Interactive As Chief Strategy Officer
We are pleased to announce that Bill Airy has joined Giant Interactive as Chief Strategy Officer headquartered in the Denver studio. Bill brings to Giant
Honored To Be Nominated…But We Need Your Help To Clinch It
We at Giant Interactive been fortunate, in recent weeks, to have our work recognized by a couple home entertainment industry organizations with awards and nominations.
A Giant (Denver) Tale
When I first visited Denver in 1993, I came in on a Sunday Frontier Airlines flight which delivered me to the new Denver International Airport.
Good-bye DVD? I think not.
I’ve seen a couple articles this week about the coming supremacy of streaming over the disc. The latest, seen on Techcrunch.com, radiated excitement in “Report:
“Indiekid Portable Film Festival” iOS App Debuts in the App Store
We’re pleased to announce the debut of Giant Interactive’s self-published app, Indiekid Portable Film Festival, in the App Store. Designed for both the iPad and
Seriously…an 8″ iPad? Wait, that’s not a bad idea…
On its face, it seems a little silly be considering a ‘mini’ iPad. Yet the more I think about it, the better I like it.
Beginning of the end for Netflix…or the end of the beginning?
From a position of seeming-dominance in the home entertainment market not so long ago, Netflix has taken a beating in recent months through a series
Blu-ray Has Arrived, Without Question…But For How Long?
While it isn’t a surprise to many of us who work ‘behind the curtain’ of the home entertainment industry, we’re certainly pleased to see the
Second Screen Conference Announced — Who’s Going?
The Second Screen Summit has just been announced and you can bet that it’s going to be well attended. This is a hot area of
Managed Copy Is Around the Corner
One of the lauded features of the AACS copy protection scheme used on Blu-ray discs is the capability it offers to allow disc-owners to make
March to the Beat of a Different Drummer
With all the news about apps for movies, albums and streaming content, I’ve been curious to see how iTunes is going to change to keep
18 Billion Apps. That’s A Big Number.
The Huffington Post recently reported that over 18 billion apps have now been downloaded from the App Store. When combined with the 10 billion downloads
Blu-ray On The Rise…But What’s Next?
Back in the day — just two years ago — there was plenty of talk about ‘if’ Blu-ray would ever make it as a format.