22nd November 2007 HD Review magazine launches – the future is here! Imagine Publishing launches its latest entertainment magazine, aimed at high definition and home cinema enthusiasts
HD Review is the UK’s first magazine dedicated to
reviewing all the latest high definition movies on Bluray
and HD DVD. The magazine also has informed
verdicts on new HD players, televisions, and games
reviews for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.
Launched to capture the excitement of HD for the
winter holidays, HD Review aims to answer every key
question its readers may have when it comes to high
definition and the well publicised war between rival
HD formats. Readers of the first issue – on sale 22
November will find recommendations about which HD
player to buy, how to make the most of the new HD
technology, and over 150 reviews of the latest films
and TV shows including Transformers, Die Hard 4.0,
Spider-Man 3, Matrix Trilogy and Heroes.
The premium quality 132-page magazine is the latest
entertainment title from Imagine Publishing, and follows the successful debut of SciFiNow
in April. HD Review contains listings of all broadcasts on SkyHD in addition to a detailed
release list of new movies to pre-order. The magazine’s remit is to review every new HD
movie and highlight those that offer a true next-generation experience for home cinema
enthusiasts searching for the ultimate in picture and sound.
“This is an extremely important new magazine for Imagine and it takes us into another
exciting new cutting edge technology market, one that is already buzzing with activity”
said Managing Director, Damian Butt. “Having created DVD Review in 1999, I feel just
as optimistic that we are launching HD Review at the perfect
time, and giving our readers a premium quality magazine that will
promote the growth of the HD format.”
The brainchild of SciFiNow Editor, Aaron Asadi, the first issue of HD Review was created by
Deputy Editor Keith Hennessey, Reviews Editor Thomas Leclerc, as well as Asadi himself,
with design by Claire Kendrick and James Davies. The magazine has already had firm
backing from the major HD manufacturers and film companies, with every one of the first
issue’s advertising slots sold. The magazine is supported by its official HD Review website,
which can be found at www.hdreviewmag.com.
Aaron Asadi said of the launch, “Without question, the high-definition sector is the most
exciting in the entertainment industry. Part of what makes it so vibrant is how quickly it’s
growing, and also the many battles for supremacy that are going on, be it Blu-ray vs HD
DVD, Sky vs Virgin or Sony vs Toshiba. More than anything, it’s these contests that make
HD Review so important for the consumer.”
Keith Hennessey, Deputy Editor of the
launch, added, “As the sector is still in its
infancy a lot of confusion exists when it
comes to all things high definition, even for
those who have already taken the plunge.
HD Review aims to demystify that world
and present readers with the most up-todate
information, educated advice and
unbiased opinion there is, ensuring our
entire readership is not only ready for, but
excited about, the new generation of home
entertainment.”
HD Review is on sale now in all good
newsagents and supermarkets. To purchase
a copy direct or to subscribe, visit the online
shop at www.imagineshop.co.uk.
Imagine Publishing is one of the UK’s fastest
growing consumer specialist publishers. Formed
in May 2005, it now publishes 20 magazines
and 20 websites in the videogames, computing,
entertainment and photography markets. An
Imagine magazine is purchased every ten seconds.
Imagine is a creative ideas-driven
magazine publisher, where quality, excellence and innovation
are paramount. Our portfolio is ideally suited for licensing
to overseas territories. Contact us now to discuss ways
of working with us in the future.
Imagine Publishing Ltd, Richmond House, 33 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EZ
Registered company 5374037 (England) : VAT No 864 6042 18
Directors: Damian Butt, Steven Boyd, Mark Kendrick, Alistair Ramsay, Harry Dhand, Andrew Hartley, Sam Watkinson
