National Geographic Goes Blu-ray Exclusive

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National Geographic has confirmed that they will only be releasing high definition titles on the Blu-ray format. The decision to go format exclusive comes after Warner Brothers, the company which distributes their content, decided to go Blu-ray exclusive earlier this month. While no official press release will be issued on the subject by National Geographic, all future releases will fall under this new policy.

The first title to fall under this new policy will be the April release of 'Sharkwater' which should get officially announced soon. National Geographic is the latest studio to switch to Blu-ray exclusivity, and the third to do so under the Warner umbrella (joining ranks with New Line and HBO). The only Warner holdout left is BBC, who remains format neutral and will continue to release on both formats.

The only National Geographic high definition release thus far has been 'Relentless Enemies', which was released almost a year ago. Hopefully, with the format war finally ending, we'll see more content from the legendary company.

Source: High Def Digest

 

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Six Degrees Sees Exclusive Amazon Blu-ray Release

National Geographic has revealed that they will offer the upcoming program 'Six Degrees Could Change the World' in high definition exclusively for Blu-ray on April 22nd. No specs have been announced for the title, which will be sold exclusively through Amazon.com, as it has yet to even air. Expect more information to be released regarding this title once the program airs on February 10th.

The program is based on a book by Mark Lynas in which he predicts what would happen to the climate of the Earth if the temperature were to rise as little as 6 degrees Celsius.

In a special broadcast event, National Geographic explores the startling theory that Earths average temperature could rise six degrees Celsius by the year 2100. In this amazing and insightful documentary, National Geographic illustrates, one poignant degree at a time, the consequences of rising temperatures on Earth. Also, learn how existing technologies and remedies can help in the battle to dial back the global thermometer.

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