Blu-ray Offers 5 Free Titles

As part of an online promotion, between July 1 and September 30, consumers who purchase a new Blu-ray player (including the PlayStation 3) will automatically qualify to receive 5 free Blu-ray movies from a selection of twenty-two titles.

According to an article at High-Def Digest, the promotion seems to be geared towards competing with Toshiba's recent in-store $100 rebate and additional promotion that gives users 5 free HD DVD titles from a selection of 15 movies (runs through July 31, 2007. , 5-free HD DVDs the Blu-ray Disc Association on July 1 will begin offering a "five free discs" deal with the purchase of any new Blu-ray disc player.

Among the titles on offer are selections from all Blu-ray-supporting studios including Sony, Disney, Fox/MGM, Paramount, Lionsgate and Warner. Reportedly Pearl Harbor, Corpse Bride, Underworld Evolution, Black Rain, Transporter 2 and Devil's Rejects will be among the available selections.

Though the site is not yet active, the complete details of the promotion will be available at www.bluraysavings.com.