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35mm and 120, hell yeah!
Direct PDF links: data sheet, development chart
Ilford press release:

Monochrome enthusiasts will welcome the news of the reintroduction of ILFORD SFX 200 infrared film - the unique medium for adding incredible definition and texture control to outdoor black-and-white photography.
Black-and-white goes red
Underlining its commitment to the world of black-and-white photography, ILFORD PHOTO is […]

I don’t know exactly what "translucent, reverse print, vinyl and pop-up films" means in terms of tangible products or how you use them, but they, uh, sound cool? Maybe this makes more sense to you than it does to me.
ILFORD press release:

Enhanced image performance and premium graphic quality - some of the numerous benefits to […]

A company called ZINK have just introduced a photo printing system that doesn’t use ink or ribbons. It’s basically a colour thermal printer that activates heat-reactive crystals in their paper.
ZINK Imaging Press Release:

Enabling Printing Where It Has Never Before Been Possible
ZINK Imaging has unveiled a new way for consumers to print and experience full color […]

Check out the new Holga Steel from holgamods! ("Not really steel, just chrome paint".) Nice!
US $49.95, includes the standard mod package (2 working apertures, close focussing, 6×6 and 645 masks, factory bulb shutter & tripod mount).

Fuji have re-released the "limited edition" Fortia SP slide film in Japan. It’s ISO 50 (though it’s recommended that you shoot it at 64), has extremely high colour saturation (apparently higher than Velvia 50), and high contrast. It’s available in 35mm and 120 with no plans for distribution outside of Japan.
You can order it from […]

Holgamods, the place to go if you want a Holga modified into usefulness and don’t want to mess with it yourself, have added Olympus and Pentax to their range of SLR pinhole body caps. Dig!

The corporate-speak press release is below, but this is actually really cool: UK photographers can order B&W materials directly from Ilford, who will ship it to your nearest Ilford stockist for pick-up the following day. No more endless waiting for backordered items!
Ilford Photo press release:

Mobberley, Cheshire. 6 December 2006 - Solving the problem of marrying […]

The new SX-70 Blend film for Polaroid SX-70s [see previous post] is now shipping from North America! Free shipping until 10 December, 2006!
The seller writes:

Hey everyone,
SX-70 Blend is the brand new film for all SX-70 format Polaroid cameras. It uses an integrated neutral-density filter and optimized chemistry to yield more vibrant colors and stronger contrast […]

On the heels Fujifilm UK’s announcement last week that Velvia 50 slide film would be reintroduced to the UK [see previous post], Fujifilm USA today announced that the same would happen in the US:
Fujifilm press release:

FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce plans to re-introduce an ISO 50 Fujichrome Velvia professional film, tentatively named Velvia […]

Aw yeah! Velvia 50, a very saturated, fine-grained slide film loved by landscape photographers, will return! It’s also really nice to cross process in C-41 chemistry, just shoot at EI 25 for a nice density range.
Fujifilm press release:

Fujifilm Professional is delighted to announce that the company is planning to re-launch Fujichrome Velvia 50 into the […]