The battle between Blu-ray and HD DVD has caught the eye of the
European Commission. While the group has not launched an official investigation, they are concerned that the exclusive deals struck by
some Hollywood studios may be a sign of anticompetitive activity.
Hollywood's studios are racing to dig up files, emails and
records of telephone conversations related to the competing Blu-ray and HD DVD formats after the European Commission sent out letters
last month demanding evidence of their communications and agreements on the new generation of DVD formats.
The European
Commission, the European Union's executive body, appears to be particularly interested in the activities of the Blu-ray group because of
its dominance in Hollywood, according to people familiar with the situation. The commission is investigating whether improper tactics
were used to suppress competition and persuade the studios to back their format.
According to the article, HD DVD supporters
lobbied the European Commission, asking them to investigate relationship with Blu-ray and its supporters. If you'd like to read more,
the entire article can be found here.
