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Hi-Def Media Lovefest: The war is over and we can all go home.
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VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
That Matsushita coalition would've fell flat on its face if not for the PlayStation 3. Sony deserves the credit for the Blu Ray victory, not Panasonic.
dallow_bg said:However, gamers don't buy movies according to Universal, so I'm confused...
According to Ken Graffeo, not Universal.
I'm quite sure the rest of Universal is busy preparing 3 things:
1) BD title selection, production, and release schedule
2) Preparation for HD-DVD, Operation: Bail Out
3) Pink slip for Krazy Kenny
Xisiqomelir
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Hey guys, which is the better R&B films release, Chronos or Nature's Journey?
Gary Whitta
Member
Just got an email from Amazon, all new HD-DVD releases are at least 30% off... is that standard for Amazon, or are we looking at clearance prices here?
Panajev2001a
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VanMardigan said:
...DarkJediKnight
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Xisiqomelir said:
Both are good. Nature's Journey is better technically (specs).
MassiveAttack
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"Everything is going according to plan, Master."
ManaByte
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http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/636/rock.html
Rock review.
I just watched Pursuit of Happyness, much better than I though it would be.
Also, my local BB used to have a HD-DVD set up right as you walked into the store playing Shrek 3.
They've removed that and replaced it with a Blu-Ray setup playing High School Musical 2. I put a suggestion for a suicide booth to be installed next to it.
Rock review.
I just watched Pursuit of Happyness, much better than I though it would be.
Also, my local BB used to have a HD-DVD set up right as you walked into the store playing Shrek 3.
They've removed that and replaced it with a Blu-Ray setup playing High School Musical 2. I put a suggestion for a suicide booth to be installed next to it.
favouriteflavour
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Onix said:According to Ken Graffeo, not Universal.
I'm quite sure the rest of Universal is busy preparing 3 things:
1) BD title selection, production, and release schedule
2) Preparation for HD-DVD, Operation: Bail Out
3) Pink slip for Krazy Kenny
Given that they are probaly contractually linked to hd dvd doesnt he have to tow the line?
Taken from Engadget:
According to IMDB these exclusive companies have the US distribution rights to the following number of movies:
Universal - 5331
Paramoun - 5753
Dreamworks - 95
Weinstein - 183
Total 11362 films
20th Century Fox - 755
SOny Pictures - 419
Disney Buena Vista - 727
MGM - 3639
Columbia/Tri Star - 4323
Warner Brothers - 4623
Total: 14783
Grand Total of all movies from these companies: 26145
11362/26145 = 43%
Meaning HD DVD has 43% of all catalog titles available for potential release on it's format. It's completely laughable to hear that BDA has 80% of the major studios. Who cares when Fox/Sony/Buena Vista/Disney all acount for less than 2000 movies. That's not even half of Universal's back catalog.
With HD Players low cost to enter the format and plenty of potential titles. This war really is not that close to finishing yet!
According to IMDB these exclusive companies have the US distribution rights to the following number of movies:
Universal - 5331
Paramoun - 5753
Dreamworks - 95
Weinstein - 183
Total 11362 films
20th Century Fox - 755
SOny Pictures - 419
Disney Buena Vista - 727
MGM - 3639
Columbia/Tri Star - 4323
Warner Brothers - 4623
Total: 14783
Grand Total of all movies from these companies: 26145
11362/26145 = 43%
Meaning HD DVD has 43% of all catalog titles available for potential release on it's format. It's completely laughable to hear that BDA has 80% of the major studios. Who cares when Fox/Sony/Buena Vista/Disney all acount for less than 2000 movies. That's not even half of Universal's back catalog.
With HD Players low cost to enter the format and plenty of potential titles. This war really is not that close to finishing yet!
Christoff Yurievich
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keep fighting the good fight!
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
He's fucking with you, guys.
Stop responding and he'll give up.
Stop responding and he'll give up.
Whipped Spartan
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Nicodimas said:
If that is accurate no time like the present to start releasing some movies for universal and Paramount. If they truly want to keep HD DVD alive start hitting the market with everthing you got back catalog wise to make a impressive showing in hte face of poor studio support.
Where is the big back catalog films at least?
I dropped HD DVD, I think the writing is on the wall at this point. WB releases most of the movies I like followed by Universal and Paramount so I hope they drop their support of HD soon. I'd rather have one HDM than none. Everyone knew having two formats was a bad thing.
To the credit of the HD-DVD clingers, this is probably the most convincing FUD they've put out since the bomb dropped. Unfortunately all those numbers you posted are somewhat overshadowed by today's other numbers:Nicodimas said:
Blu-ray Disc - 21,770 units
HD-DVD - 1,758 units
favouriteflavour
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Snah said:
I dont like agreeing with Snah but hes right. Only a few catalog titles will sell well. Try telling people that they need to rebuy something like its a wonderful life or the sting. Great movies but they arent going to be the reason people get HD releases. Its stuff like 300 and transformers. If you want proof look at the sales charts I doubt many releases over 5 years old have done that well.
If you wanted to get into Hd-dvd:
Here is your chance:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat141400050177
There is 20% Reward Zone Coupon going out for blu/hd players apparently.
160:A-30, 120:A-3 - with 9 free movies. Preety cool stuff.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/produc...hibe-hd-dvd-prices_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=982080
Here is your chance:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat141400050177
There is 20% Reward Zone Coupon going out for blu/hd players apparently.
160:A-30, 120:A-3 - with 9 free movies. Preety cool stuff.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/produc...hibe-hd-dvd-prices_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=982080
OokieSpookie
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You are about a year too late :lolNicodimas said:
Gary Whitta
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I propose that all HD-DVD die-hards be known as "Cling-Ons" from now on...border said:
BoboBrazil
Member
How can you be so diehard into hd-dvd to do stupid shit like post fake rumors and make dumbass online petitions? I really think most of this stuff is started up by the console fanboys who are like 14 or 15...These people act like Sony killed their mother or something. Just accept that you invested in a losing format(that's if these guys even own hd-dvd players) and move on.
Gary Whitta
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Kind of a quiet week, only two BD releases, neither of them interesting...
OokieSpookie
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Gary Whitta said:
I picked up Saw IV, haven't had a chance to play with it or the blog thing but will when I get home and see how it is.
Christoff Yurievich
Member
there is never a 20% coupon at BB. 10/12 yeah but never 20. though if you want to provide a link...?Nicodimas said:
Gary Whitta
Member
He probably means $20 not 20%.
Christoff Yurievich
Member
never mind, found it on CAG. it is a 20% coupon after all. it's odd becuase like I said they never do anything other than 10/12% coupons or dollar amounts. 20% is something new.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169163
as mentioned there, it might work on a PS3 (!). Hopefully it does, and hopefully I get a copy in the mail.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169163
as mentioned there, it might work on a PS3 (!). Hopefully it does, and hopefully I get a copy in the mail.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
OokieSpookie said:
bu bu special features are a gimmick!!!
Is the Ps3 going to be able to do the blog thing? I read on HDDigest that the feature wasn't available on any hardware and they couldn't test it, which is odd considering the Ps3 has internet connection.
And the PiP stuff on Shoot 'em Up is a damn joke. Not only is it a colossal waste of disc space, but it's garbage. I understand now when some BD-only folks were complaining about PiP being nothing but talking heads taking up a large portion of the screen. Folks, that's not it, and I urge you to wait until Matrix, Batman Begins, or the double dip 300 etc. to really see what is possible with in-context PiP that is unobtrusive, can be turned on/off instantaneously, and has actually good and relevant content rather than a video commentary.
If Uni and Para switch in June as well, Transformers and stuff like Kingdom of Heaven put that New Line stuff to shame.
OokieSpookie
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VanMardigan said:
Did I say that it was good?
Did I say that I give a flying fuck about it?
I was going to give it a look and post thought on it, because I know that most here won't pick up Saw movies but as usual Van has to come back into the thread like some butt hurt little girl with a skinned knee spouting his sarcasm under the banner of "but I have a ps3 and I am blu now too ha ha ha".
If it makes you feel better I have never watched the pip on shoot em up or on res evil or any other movie yet because I genuinely do not give a crap about it.
But now I will not even bother.
Cheers.
Gary Whitta
Member
LOLOnix said:
HocusPocus
Member
I miss the Buy One Get One free sales already. I doubt those are likely to come back again anytime soon now that it is all but decided.
The Main Event
Member
Firmware 2.8 is up for 2nd Gen HD DVD players.
Just a little note: After the firmware update, re-initialize the player to avoid any playback problems on certain titles.
Just a little note: After the firmware update, re-initialize the player to avoid any playback problems on certain titles.
The Main Event
Member
Onix said:
It's just the player now capable of sending the bitstream for TrueHD and DTS-HD MA. But it was already there in the 2.7 update.
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