Blu-ray Discs Could See Shortage in 2011

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Blu-ray Discs Could See Shortage in 2011

Home Media Magazine reports that research firm Futuresource Consulting says Blu-ray disc replication companies are reaching capacity due to various infrastructure problems. And if the studios don't invest in improving production facilities now, it could force them to delay several fourth quarter releases until 2012.

“There were major capacity shortages in Q4 of 2010,” Jim Bottoms, Futuresource director, told the publication. “People are talking about new investment, but nothing has been approved yet. It needs to happen soon for it to help Q4.”

Home Media writes that Bottoms says the studios are planning to release several Blu-ray boxed sets and combo packs in the fourth quarter. But this could further burden replication facilities, leading to more delays.


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http://www.tvpredictions.com/blu032111.htm