San Francisco - Zinio, a provider of digital publishing and distribution for magazines and books, said on Tuesday that Disney Music Group will implement its CDVU+ format on upcoming releases next year from artists including Atreyu, Hillary Duff, Jesse McCartney and Vanessa Hudgens. The CDVU+ format -- which eliminates the traditional CD booklet and jewel case -- includes interactive "digital magazine" elements and band photos that can be printed at home, as well as song lyrics, behind the scenes videos, and Web links to exclusive content.

Burbank, Calif. - Disney's Hollywood Records label said on Wednesday that it will introduce the first album in the new CDVU+ format with the August 7 release of the Jonas Brothers self-titled record. The CD will come in eco-friendly packaging, without a traditional CD booklet. Instead, the disc will "'reads' like a digital magazine full of exclusive content, hidden 'easter eggs,' and interactive goodies that, once downloaded, can be accessed both on and offline."