Blu-ray shines at Pusan fest

Korean DVD companies launch campaign PUSAN -- In a little-known companion to the Pusan Film Festival last week Korean DVD distributors and electronics companies launched the inaugural Blu-ray Film Festival in Pusan near PIFF's main venue. Event was supported by the Blu-ray Disc Assn. and Kofic, the Korean Film Council. Running Oct. 6-8, the festival's goal was to revitalize the ancillary market in South Korea, screening 13 films in Blu-ray at a local theatrical chain Cinus. The festival is also the first big promotion event in South Korea sponsored by Blu-ray Disc Assn., which comprises more than 200 electronics and visual content companies around the world. The association provided $50,000. Organizers exhibited related product such as HDTV sets and Blu-ray players. The free program included "Troy," "Shine a Light," "Lust,... [read full story]