21-Jul-99

DVD-CD Plus

Have you ever watched a movie and then wanted to listen to the entire soundtrack? One DVD replication company is working on making that possible. In Valencia, California, Optical Disc Media, the DVD replicator that invented the first multi-angle DVD and DVD-ROM, is now working on a product that could entirely alter the DVD industry. The DVD-CD Plus is the first DVD ROM and audio disc, all-in-one. Erick Hansen, President of Optical Media said, ""We are trying to change the market by combining the two formats."" He further stated, ""That way consumers can have two bangs for one buck."" The first DVD-CD combination disc will feature the band Gypsy Guitars and will consist of a music video on one side with their album on the other. When asked why he chose the band for the first DVD-CD plus, Hansen replied, ""I liked the style of music. It is classified as world music, with Spanish Guitars. It's really beautiful music."" The DVD-CD Plus is scheduled to release in August for a retail price of $19.95.