In 1995, two different formats of Digital Video Discs (DVDs), Super Disc (SD) and Multimedia CD (MMCD), were created. At that time, Hollywood had already anticipated the release of movies on such discs. Supporters of both styles (which included major electronics companies) agreed on launching the DVD format which combined the best aspects of both.
The first DVD player was sold in Japan in November 1996, and they were sold in the US the following year. In 1998, DVD-ROM and DVD-RW were created, integrating its video and data storage capabilities with computer technology. In a few short years, DVD technology has pretty much replaced VHS as the primary way to watch movies at home and is fast replacing CD’s as a means of data storage.