RIP UMD?

Posted by Tim Brookes on 31 March 2006 - 14:39

One of Sony's flagship technologies has been threatened by Hollywood's leading studios after sales of UMD movies failed to get off the ground.

Gamespy is reporting that Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Paramount Pictures have completely halted production of movies in the UMD format, amidst speculation over Walmart's future in the UMD business.

Paramount Pictures spokesperson Brenda Ciccone said: "We continue to evaluate the PSP platform for each title, and if it makes sense for business reasons and the target audience, we will release them."

She added: "Our focus right now is much more aimed at HD at the moment, though."

Image Entertainment will too be burying their involvement with UMD, and both 20th Century Fox and Buena Vista Home Entertainment have confirmed their intention to cut back on the titles released for the platform.

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