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Online gaming, chatting and video sharing on Blu-ray |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008 |
Disney has revealed details on the kind of features it plans to incorporate in the next generation of Blu-ray Discs. A new technology known as "BD Live" will open up Internet connectivity options and other advanced features.
To date, confirmed BD Live capabilities have been picture-in-picture video features, online polls and downloadable content. Disney's upcoming Blu-ray release of Sleeping Beauty will have some special features not seen in any high-def disc yet. For example, the disc will connect to the Internet to allow users to send instant messages to each other during the movie.
More after the jump.
Additionally, it will allow users to send custom video messages to others with a feature called "movie mail." Also, the movie's main menu screen will feature a virtual castle with dynamic backgrounds that change to reflect the real-life weather conditions in the city where the viewer is.
The two-disc Blu-ray edition of Sleeping Beauty is slated for an October 7 release with a retail price of around $35.
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