OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
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Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
Time Warner just switched all their Studios over to Blue Ray exclusively.... Now only 2 major studios make HD DVD....
If you are buying one you better get the Blue Ray player... or you will be stuck like people were with Beta on VCR's
Time Warner just switched all their Studios over to Blue Ray exclusively.... Now only 2 major studios make HD DVD....
If you are buying one you better get the Blue Ray player... or you will be stuck like people were with Beta on VCR's
Fugetaboutit
EOG Enthusiast
Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
Just got a Blu-Ray. Bought a couple necessities the other day. The Usual Suspects, The Departed, Goodfellas and The Unforgiven.
Just got a Blu-Ray. Bought a couple necessities the other day. The Usual Suspects, The Departed, Goodfellas and The Unforgiven.
Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
Neither. good ol' DVDs
Neither. good ol' DVDs
dirty
EOG Master
Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
Why would you buy a HD DVD when they are not going to be made On all but 1-2 studios within the next 6 months and Most likely go way of Laser Disc within a year... Blue Ray is taking over and the players are down around $400 now about anywhere.
Why would you buy a HD DVD when they are not going to be made On all but 1-2 studios within the next 6 months and Most likely go way of Laser Disc within a year... Blue Ray is taking over and the players are down around $400 now about anywhere.
Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
i think like me he probably already had a hd-dvd player.
it's still the only place to get certain movies like transformers, matrix series, batman series, bourne, etc.
i also have both, but i agree if you're going to pick one at this point just get a ps3 for $400 and buy a hdmi cable.
both formats have movies available for $15 all the time now.
if you're with netflix, you can only get hd-dvd; if you're with blockbuster unlimited you can only get blu-ray so that is something to consider also for the time being.
i think like me he probably already had a hd-dvd player.
it's still the only place to get certain movies like transformers, matrix series, batman series, bourne, etc.
i also have both, but i agree if you're going to pick one at this point just get a ps3 for $400 and buy a hdmi cable.
both formats have movies available for $15 all the time now.
if you're with netflix, you can only get hd-dvd; if you're with blockbuster unlimited you can only get blu-ray so that is something to consider also for the time being.
dirty
EOG Master
Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
HD-DVD in last death throes
6 Jan 2008 | 18:59 GMT
By Dean Pullen
Warner hits another nail in the coffin
WARNER BROS.' Entertainment announced on Friday that the group was moving to a single HD media format - Sony's Blu-ray.
"Warner Bros.' move to exclusively release in the Blu-ray disc format is a strategic decision focused on the long term and the most direct way to give consumers what they want," said Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, of Warner Bros.'
"The window of opportunity for high-definition DVD could be missed if format confusion continues to linger. We believe that exclusively distributing in Blu-ray will further the potential for mass market success and ultimately benefit retailers, producers, and most importantly, consumers." Meyer continued, something that most consumers have been pointing out since the HD format wars started.
This came only two days prior to the opening of CES in which a large HD-DVD press event was to be held.
Instead of going ahead, walking with heads held high, HD-DVD executives decided almost immediately to can the press briefing.
The HD-DVD press conference was scheduled for Sunday January 6 at 8:30pm.
"Based on the timing of the Warner Home Video announcement today, we have decided to postpone our CES 2008 press conference," read an e-mail statement sent to press attendees. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
"We are currently discussing the potential impact of this announcement with the other HD-DVD partner companies and evaluating next steps. We believe the consumer continues to benefit from HD-DVD's commitment to quality and affordability - a bar that is critical for the mainstream success of any format."
Toshiba also reflected the general surprise that echoed round the HD-DVD community.
"Toshiba is quite surprised by Warner Bros.' decision to abandon HD DVD in favour of Blu-ray, despite the fact that there are various contracts in place between our companies concerning the support of HD DVD." said a Toshiba statement.
Others were less surprised and merely reflected on how they perceived the format's future. Richard Greenfield, the media analyst with Pali Research, wrote that the announcement marked the end of the format wars. "We expect HD DVD to 'die' a quick death." he said.
Though this doesn't completely signify the death of the HD-DVD format - cheaper hardware and having two studio exclusives (Paramount and Universal) give it hope - it does mean that Blu-ray extends its exclusive studio lead even further.
Also of note is that Warner sister company New Line confirmed it will also shift allegiance to Blu-ray only. Think of big hitting titles such as the Lord Of The Rings trilogy and the upcoming His Dark Materials trilogy, which may affect consumers format choice significantly.
The timing seems to have almost been set to do the most damage to the HD-DVD format, and having to cancel press conferences, coupled with the surprise this decision seems to have had, has left egg on the face of the HD-DVD camp.
The announcement was so badly timed that CES freebies still maintain the HD-DVD logo plastered across their cheap exteriors. ?
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HD-DVD in last death throes - The INQUIRER
HD-DVD in last death throes
6 Jan 2008 | 18:59 GMT
By Dean Pullen
Warner hits another nail in the coffin
WARNER BROS.' Entertainment announced on Friday that the group was moving to a single HD media format - Sony's Blu-ray.
"Warner Bros.' move to exclusively release in the Blu-ray disc format is a strategic decision focused on the long term and the most direct way to give consumers what they want," said Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, of Warner Bros.'
"The window of opportunity for high-definition DVD could be missed if format confusion continues to linger. We believe that exclusively distributing in Blu-ray will further the potential for mass market success and ultimately benefit retailers, producers, and most importantly, consumers." Meyer continued, something that most consumers have been pointing out since the HD format wars started.
This came only two days prior to the opening of CES in which a large HD-DVD press event was to be held.
Instead of going ahead, walking with heads held high, HD-DVD executives decided almost immediately to can the press briefing.
The HD-DVD press conference was scheduled for Sunday January 6 at 8:30pm.
"Based on the timing of the Warner Home Video announcement today, we have decided to postpone our CES 2008 press conference," read an e-mail statement sent to press attendees. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
"We are currently discussing the potential impact of this announcement with the other HD-DVD partner companies and evaluating next steps. We believe the consumer continues to benefit from HD-DVD's commitment to quality and affordability - a bar that is critical for the mainstream success of any format."
Toshiba also reflected the general surprise that echoed round the HD-DVD community.
"Toshiba is quite surprised by Warner Bros.' decision to abandon HD DVD in favour of Blu-ray, despite the fact that there are various contracts in place between our companies concerning the support of HD DVD." said a Toshiba statement.
Others were less surprised and merely reflected on how they perceived the format's future. Richard Greenfield, the media analyst with Pali Research, wrote that the announcement marked the end of the format wars. "We expect HD DVD to 'die' a quick death." he said.
Though this doesn't completely signify the death of the HD-DVD format - cheaper hardware and having two studio exclusives (Paramount and Universal) give it hope - it does mean that Blu-ray extends its exclusive studio lead even further.
Also of note is that Warner sister company New Line confirmed it will also shift allegiance to Blu-ray only. Think of big hitting titles such as the Lord Of The Rings trilogy and the upcoming His Dark Materials trilogy, which may affect consumers format choice significantly.
The timing seems to have almost been set to do the most damage to the HD-DVD format, and having to cancel press conferences, coupled with the surprise this decision seems to have had, has left egg on the face of the HD-DVD camp.
The announcement was so badly timed that CES freebies still maintain the HD-DVD logo plastered across their cheap exteriors. ?
<!-- --> ? 2007 Incisive Media Investments Ltd. 2007
HD-DVD in last death throes - The INQUIRER
dirty
EOG Master
Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
Universal Ending Its HD DVD Exclusivity
By Rafat Ali - Wed 09 Jan 2008 05:19 PM PST
What a week for the two camps: after Warner Bros. pulled out of HD DVD camp, and denials by Paramount of going completely Blu-Ray, comes the news from Variety that Universal’s commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended, though it has not pulled out of the camp completely. Universal, owned by NBC Universal (NYSE: GE), is not ready to pull out completely yet, and is committed to a series of promotions for the HD format in coming months, the story says.
Meanwhile, Paramount, which signed on with Toshiba last summer, has a clause in the deal that allows it to pull out of the contract if WB goes with Blu-ray, but it plans to keep backing HD DVD for now.
Staci adds: One hardware exec whose companies has ties to both formats asked at CES if I was there to write HD DVD’s obit. He thought the HD DVD group made a major mistake by canceling that press conference Sunday night. They had the media’s attention and could have used it to show off the format. Instead, they left the impression that even they think HD DVD was on its way out.
Universal Ending Its HD DVD Exclusivity | paidContent.org
Paramount following Warner out the HD DVD door?
Posted Jan 7th 2008 10:29PM by Richard Lawler
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
<script>digg_url = 'http://digg.com/tech_news/HDDVD_Get_a_shovel_and_a_Pine_box_now';</script><script src="http://digg.com/api/diggthis.js"></script><iframe src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.php?u=http%3A//digg.com/tech_news/HDDVD_Get_a_shovel_and_a_Pine_box_now" frameborder="0" height="80" scrolling="no" width="52"></iframe>The Financial Times is reporting that Paramount is preparing to use a get out clause in its HD DVD exclusivity deal, and go back to Blu-ray, about 4 months after ending its dual-format release schedule. The move would be a result of Warner's switch to Blu-ray, using a "get out" clause in Paramount's promotional agreement with the HD DVD camp. No details on what it might take to rip up the contract and make Michael Bay very, very happy, but if the rumor proves true this could make the slow death he predicted for HD DVD a very, very fast one.
Tags: blu-ray, breaking news, BreakingNews, ces 2008, Ces2008, format war, FormatWar, hd dvd, HdDvd, paramount
Paramount following Warner out the HD DVD door? - Engadget
Universal Ending Its HD DVD Exclusivity
By Rafat Ali - Wed 09 Jan 2008 05:19 PM PST
What a week for the two camps: after Warner Bros. pulled out of HD DVD camp, and denials by Paramount of going completely Blu-Ray, comes the news from Variety that Universal’s commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended, though it has not pulled out of the camp completely. Universal, owned by NBC Universal (NYSE: GE), is not ready to pull out completely yet, and is committed to a series of promotions for the HD format in coming months, the story says.
Meanwhile, Paramount, which signed on with Toshiba last summer, has a clause in the deal that allows it to pull out of the contract if WB goes with Blu-ray, but it plans to keep backing HD DVD for now.
Staci adds: One hardware exec whose companies has ties to both formats asked at CES if I was there to write HD DVD’s obit. He thought the HD DVD group made a major mistake by canceling that press conference Sunday night. They had the media’s attention and could have used it to show off the format. Instead, they left the impression that even they think HD DVD was on its way out.
Universal Ending Its HD DVD Exclusivity | paidContent.org
Paramount following Warner out the HD DVD door?
Posted Jan 7th 2008 10:29PM by Richard Lawler
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
<script>digg_url = 'http://digg.com/tech_news/HDDVD_Get_a_shovel_and_a_Pine_box_now';</script><script src="http://digg.com/api/diggthis.js"></script><iframe src="http://digg.com/tools/diggthis.php?u=http%3A//digg.com/tech_news/HDDVD_Get_a_shovel_and_a_Pine_box_now" frameborder="0" height="80" scrolling="no" width="52"></iframe>The Financial Times is reporting that Paramount is preparing to use a get out clause in its HD DVD exclusivity deal, and go back to Blu-ray, about 4 months after ending its dual-format release schedule. The move would be a result of Warner's switch to Blu-ray, using a "get out" clause in Paramount's promotional agreement with the HD DVD camp. No details on what it might take to rip up the contract and make Michael Bay very, very happy, but if the rumor proves true this could make the slow death he predicted for HD DVD a very, very fast one.Tags: blu-ray, breaking news, BreakingNews, ces 2008, Ces2008, format war, FormatWar, hd dvd, HdDvd, paramount
Paramount following Warner out the HD DVD door? - Engadget
IBETHUGE
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Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
I already had a HD player dirty. Had I known this was going to happen. I would have never gone HD DVD. I like my Toshiba for the fact that it upconverts regular DVD's to HD. SO if it does indeed die, I will still have that. Plus there are great titles on HD DVD that aren't on Blu Ray. Transformers, Old School, BeoWolf( Next Year), Chuck and Larry, just to name a few.
I already had a HD player dirty. Had I known this was going to happen. I would have never gone HD DVD. I like my Toshiba for the fact that it upconverts regular DVD's to HD. SO if it does indeed die, I will still have that. Plus there are great titles on HD DVD that aren't on Blu Ray. Transformers, Old School, BeoWolf( Next Year), Chuck and Larry, just to name a few.
prymetyme6
EOG Addicted
Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
When considering which is better, one must not forget this....The Porn industry as a whole is committed to HD Dvds and not Blue Ray....
I like my porn in HD.
When considering which is better, one must not forget this....The Porn industry as a whole is committed to HD Dvds and not Blue Ray....
I like my porn in HD.
IBETHUGE
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Re: OT: Do you own HD DVD's or Blue-Ray Discs?
Universal Re-Affirms HD DVD Support
Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 06:39 PM ET
Tags: Industry Trends, Universal (all tags)
Responding to published reports that its commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended, Universal has issued a new statement of support for HD DVD.
"Contrary to unsubstantiated rumors from unnamed sources, Universal's current plan is to continue to support the HD DVD format," said Ken Graffeo, executive vice president of HD strategic marketing for Universal Studios Home Entertainment and co-president of the HD DVD Promotional Group.
Graffeo's comments follow a report in yesterday's Variety that Universal's agreement to exclusively support HD DVD had ended and had not been renewed. The report went on to speculate that both Universal and Paramount could switch sides soon, ending the high-def format war instantly.
A Universal spokesperson told us this afternoon that the studio plans to issue new upcoming HD DVD title announcements in the near future.
The HD DVD Promotions Group is also said to be planning its own statement regarding the rumors of a Universal switch to format neutrality.
Stay tuned...
Universal Re-Affirms HD DVD Support
Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 06:39 PM ET
Tags: Industry Trends, Universal (all tags)
Responding to published reports that its commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended, Universal has issued a new statement of support for HD DVD.
"Contrary to unsubstantiated rumors from unnamed sources, Universal's current plan is to continue to support the HD DVD format," said Ken Graffeo, executive vice president of HD strategic marketing for Universal Studios Home Entertainment and co-president of the HD DVD Promotional Group.
Graffeo's comments follow a report in yesterday's Variety that Universal's agreement to exclusively support HD DVD had ended and had not been renewed. The report went on to speculate that both Universal and Paramount could switch sides soon, ending the high-def format war instantly.
A Universal spokesperson told us this afternoon that the studio plans to issue new upcoming HD DVD title announcements in the near future.
The HD DVD Promotions Group is also said to be planning its own statement regarding the rumors of a Universal switch to format neutrality.
Stay tuned...