Divx, DVD-Audio move along. (digital video discs of Divx Entertainment)(Industry News)

Tape-Disc Business, January, 1998

The Industry At A Glance: Each month TDB covers the latest issues and events affecting media manufacturers around the world.

Two of the most controversial aspects of the next generation of optical disc technology continue to generate both heat and smoke, but relatively little light.

Divx, a technology-cum-marketing scheme joint venture between retailer Circuit City and entertainment law firm Ziffren, Brittenham, Branca & Fischer, will allow consumers to rent a DVD-type video disc with a 48-hour viewing window for about $4 and allow additional plays for additional cost unlocked via a modem connection to the specialized Divx player. The venture is billing itself as a "just another home entertainment alternative," not the opening salvo in a format war, Divx...

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