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Indie Phoenix Entertainment bringing The Lawless to HD DVD
While we've seen independent filmmakers side with both camps in the past, it looks like Phoenix Entertainment will be going red when it brings The Lawless to HD DVD next February. The indie distributor will be launching the direct-to-video crime caper just in time for Valentine's Day, and while you're off getting cozy with your SO, Phoenix Entertainment Group will be celebrating its debut on a high-definition format. Currently, it looks as if the flick won't feature any extras, but the suggested retail price is kept (relatively) low at $19.98 to compensate. Oh, and if you're already scouring the 'net in an attempt to pre-order this, Amazon has it listed with a January 15th release date, but we wouldn't count on that being fulfilled.[Via TGDaily]
Direct-to-video movies to debut on HD VOD, too
Although certain cable operators have been trying to secure certain films for release via VOD at the same time they hit cinemas, the current price points and standard-definition nature aren't exactly enthralling. RHI Entertainment, however, is apparently hoping to change that, as the producer of made-for-TV movies has recently unveiled some "24 productions to premiere on VOD through mid-2008." Better still, RHI movies are in HD as well as SD, and Bob Nocera, Cox Communications' marketing head for new video services, even stated that all of the company's systems should be locked and loaded with high-definition movies "in the next month or so." Of course, exactly how much more widespread these offerings will become remains to be seen, but at least it's a start.
