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http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2604

Warner Announces Red2Blu Program

Posted April 22, 2009 08:34 AM by Josh Dreuth

Warner Bros. Warner Home Video through their WBShop.com website has announced that they will now allow HD DVD owners to exchange their old Warner HD DVDs for the Blu-ray version. This may be the last chance for owners of the now defunct high definition format to salvage some worth from their film libraries before sacrificing the discs to the dumpster gods.

The process is simple:

1. Click here and select the HD DVD titles you want to exchange for Blu-rays.
* Limit one exchange per title
* Upgrade fee of $4.95 per title
* Shipping fee of $6.95 per order ($8.95 per order for Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico)
2. Mail the original cover-art to Warner's processing center
3. Receive new discs in 4-5 weeks


Its great to see that Warner is admitting some responsibility for their previous decisions (beyond management reconstruction). I will be eager to see if Paramount and Universal will also follow suit with similar exchange programs of their own.

Wow, excellent move.

 

[madara]

/shakes fists!
I gave away about ten hdvds, alot on that list, I figured if they were going do this it would have happened ages ago. Plus I could have swore that the Smallville I had was S5 and that is not on the list...

 

[Insane Metal]

/shakes fists!
I gave away about ten hdvds, alot on that list, I figured if they were going do this it would have happened ages ago. Plus I could have swore that the Smallville I had was S5 and that is not on the list...

:lol

That's bad dude

 

[Burai]

Congratulations to everyone who bought up extra players as backups so that you'd have something to play your collection on if your deck broke.

You guys are the kings of great decision making.

 

[jamesinclair]

Hmmm....

Purchase HD-DVD at bargain bin for $3. Pay $5 upgrade fee. Get Blue Ray for $8?

 

[ALeperMessiah]

This is pretty awesome of them actually. Too bad I've already re-bought a few on that list. Planet Earth included. I think ultimate matrix too. Damn I'm dumb.

Hmmm....

Purchase HD-DVD at bargain bin for $3. Pay $5 upgrade fee. Get Blue Ray for $8?

Annnnd there goes this idea. Website will probably be closed by the end of the week.

 

[Cheech]

Congratulations to everyone who bought up extra players as backups so that you'd have something to play your collection on if your deck broke.

You guys are the kings of great decision making.

Thanks for the brilliant contribution. I'm sure your mother is proud.

I'm glad to see Warner step up. I wish Universal would do the same, so I can get my copy of "The Thing" turned into a Blu Ray. I keep my 360's HD-DVD drive hooked up pretty much just to watch that and The Matrix.

Too bad I don't have my HD-DVD collection written down somewhere. I went to the site, and honestly couldn't remember which format I have some of that stuff in. Goodfellas, in particular, I have no idea about. Same for the Supermans.

 

[sscrew]

Hopefully they eventually offer the same deal in Australia. Although i've gotten titles from several different countries. Not sure if they would only allow upgrades on local titles.

Best part is that you only need to send in the cover. You can just print out another and keep the HD-DVD copy .

 

[LCfiner]

D'Oh. Not valid for Canadians. US only

 

[Deleted member 22576]

That's pretty damn sweet, I kinda want to do it even though I don't have a BluRay player yet.

 

[VAIL]

It's good to see that Blu-ray "won" the lame ass digs are still coming, nice move by Warner though.

 

[jobber]

I did this already.

A lot of those movies listed I got for free and never opened. It's cool tho. Cause at the end you still get to keep the hd-dvd disc.

 

[mrmyth]

Hmmm....

Purchase HD-DVD at bargain bin for $3. Pay $5 upgrade fee. Get Blue Ray for $8?

Where are you finding HD-DVDs for purchase?

 

[Beer Monkey]

FUCK, I sold my tiny collection already except for Shaun of the Dead and The Big Liebowski, which AREN'T ON THE FUCKING LIST (no BD exists).

Where are you finding HD-DVDs for purchase?

I know Kroger has a bunch for $4.99.

 

[Darko]

Hmmm....

Purchase HD-DVD at bargain bin for $3. Pay $5 upgrade fee. Get Blue Ray for $8?

* Upgrade fee of $4.95 per title
* Shipping fee of $6.95 per order

cost of hd-dvd + $11.90

 

[zoku88]

cost of hd-dvd + $11.90

I was thinking that you could have more than one exchange per order.

 

[Cheech]

I was thinking that you could have more than one exchange per order.

You can. It's a flat $6 shipping fee regardless of how many you order.

 

[borghe]

kick

ass

edit - HARRY POTTER SET IS IN THERE FOR $15???? AWWW HELL NAW!!!!

filling it out now. goodbye non-24p Harry Potters (only 360 player here)

 

[Tarazet]

Combo HD-DVD/DVD OK?

 

[Zoe]

Anybody know if they give you the complete packaging?

 

[Jasoco]

Half of my HD-DVD's (3) aren't even on Blu-Ray yet. I can't get my Willy Wonka on Blu-Ray. I said Willy Wonka. NOT Charlie. The old one. The good one. It looks amazing.

In fact, NONE of my movies are on that list!

Fuck!

 

[Xabora]

cost of hd-dvd + $11.90

I feel ya, I only have 1 HD-DVD and that was from someone else when I was planning on buying an HD-DVD player.

Then there is the 4-5 week wait.

 

[Stinkles]

Checks Dune HD DVD disc.



Seethes.

 

[Jamesfrom818]

Time to clean up the HD DVD stock at Fry's.

 

[Westonian]

Half of my HD-DVD's (3) aren't even on Blu-Ray yet. I can't get my Willy Wonka on Blu-Ray. I said Willy Wonka. NOT Charlie. The old one. The good one. It looks amazing.

In fact, NONE of my movies are on that list!

Fuck!

There are four Warner HD DVDs that have not yet been released on Blu-ray:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grand Prix
Forbidden Planet
Willy Wonky and the Chocolate Factory

So either you only have four HD DVDs or you didn't notice that this is Warner Bros allowing you to exchange Warner Bros HD DVDs for Warner Bros Blu-ray versions.

 

[BobTheFork]

Shouldn't they be charging a downgrade fee instead?

Spoiler

*worm on the hook*

 

[Westonian]

Checks Dune HD DVD disc.



Seethes.

Warner. Brothers.

 

[maharg]

No Canada? Lame.

 

[ALeperMessiah]

I did this already.

A lot of those movies listed I got for free and never opened. It's cool tho. Cause at the end you still get to keep the hd-dvd disc.

Did you get the complete blu-ray, or just the disc?

 

[Stinkles]

Warner. Brothers.

They do not yet make a Bru Ray laservisions disc version of Dune in the united states. Thus I am stuck with red.


Not like it's going to magically stop working tho.

 

[Westonian]

They do not yet make a Bru Ray laservisions disc version of Dune in the united states. Thus I am stuck with red.


Not like it's going to magically stop working tho.

My point was that Dune is a Universal Studios release, so of course Warner Bros. isn't going to offer to exchange it for a BRD version that they can't make. Same with people complaining that the Bourne movies aren't on the red2blu website. This is a Warner site for exchanging Warner movies.

 

[jobber]

Did you get the complete blu-ray, or just the disc?

the complete thing. case wrapped up in plastic. Now you can say you double dipped. Sure you lose to hd-dvd cover but you can always copy the cover before you send it in.


So I bought Planet Earth hd-dvd last year for like $20 and never opened it. So it's like I'm getting the blu-ray for $15 + shipping. Ballin.

 

[dorkimoe]

awesome..to bad i apparently don't own 1 warner movie on hd

 

[maharg]

awesome..to bad i apparently don't own 1 warner movie on hd

Half of my HD-DVDs are Warner. I was quite surprised. One of them is The Perfect Storm, though, which I don't give a shit about.

 

[gkryhewy]

WOW, I can get a completely new bluray set of Harry Potter 1-5 by just sending the *case* of Sorcerer's Stone from my HD DVD set.

I have a dual-format player, but this is worth it for ebay alone :lol

 

[Mr.Squirrel]

i did it today. replace ~12 hd dvds including matrix. takes 5 weeks to come tho

 

[gkryhewy]

i did it today. replace ~12 hd dvds including matrix. takes 5 weeks to come tho

Did I hear right that you can send just the art from Matrix Revolutions and receive the entire Ultimate Collection on BR?

 

[NR1]

Did I hear right that you can send just the art from Matrix Revolutions and receive the entire Ultimate Collection on BR?

I do not think this is correct...

The website says it wants that paper slip that was glued to the box; however, I'm hearing from others that that Warner Bros. is allowing people to send in the cover art for ALL 3 movies in place of it. That is what I am doing, plus the cover art for the bonus disc just to be safe. No reason to hold onto that cover art when I'm shipping off the other three anyway, right?

 

[Cheech]

I do not think this is correct...

The website says it wants that paper slip that was glued to the box; however, I'm hearing from others that that Warner Bros. is allowing people to send in the cover art for ALL 3 movies in place of it. That is what I am doing, plus the cover art for the bonus disc just to be safe. No reason to hold onto that cover art when I'm shipping off the other three anyway, right?

No, the instructions specify that you only need to send in the cover of Revolutions when you're checking out with "Ultimate Matrix" in your cart.

It worked out well for me, because I'd only bought the "regular" trilogy, not Ultimate.

So, counting the "Ultimate" as one, I had a total of 8 flicks to change out. Not bad. I wish Universal would follow suit, because for some odd reason my collection was almost dead nuts 50/50 between the two studios. I have one oddball Paramount.

 

[Stinkles]

My point was that Dune is a Universal Studios release, so of course Warner Bros. isn't going to offer to exchange it for a BRD version that they can't make. Same with people complaining that the Bourne movies aren't on the red2blu website. This is a Warner site for exchanging Warner movies.

My original post was me seething that my HD DVD did not have a WB logo anywhere on it.

 

[polyh3dron]

My HDDVDs are 16 Universal, 1 Paramount and 1 Weinstein.

I used to have Batman Begins, Casablanca and V For Vendetta but I sold those when I knew they were coming to BD.

DO THIS UNIVERSAL!!!

 

[BanGy.nz]

U.S only

 

[Troidal]

Wow, thats actually an awesome move.

Now if only companies can do the same with DVD -> Bluray for the right fee, then I will forever be grateful for all the movie companies :bows

 

[Meier]

Blade Runner upgrade price pisses me off.

 

[Mr.Squirrel]

Did I hear right that you can send just the art from Matrix Revolutions and receive the entire Ultimate Collection on BR?

I called customer service yesterday and was told to send in all the cover art, including the bonus dvd.

 

[Jasoco]

There are four Warner HD DVDs that have not yet been released on Blu-ray:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grand Prix
Forbidden Planet
Willy Wonky and the Chocolate Factory

So either you only have four HD DVDs or you didn't notice that this is Warner Bros allowing you to exchange Warner Bros HD DVDs for Warner Bros Blu-ray versions.

It's the second one.

Well, good to know Willy Wonka will be out. But will the deal still be going on?

And actually I have three Warner movies.

The other two are Superman Returns and Superman II Richard Donner version.

 

[NR1]

Anyone here get there movies in yet?

My credit card was charged yesterday (May 15) and according to the UPS website, my package is scheduled for delivery on May 20. I placed my order online on the first day of the sale (April 22) and sent my discs off the following Friday (April 24). Almost exactly a 1 month turnaround.

I still have not received an email from them saying they have shipped my titles, but that appears to be the case for everyone that has taken part in this deal.

My titles include: The Matrix Collection, Harry Potters 1-5 (non-gift set- all individual discs), Blazing Saddles, and Constantine.

 

[Phoenix]

Where are you finding HD-DVDs for purchase?

You can find them at many ToysRUs, EBGames, or Gamestop stores. You might catch them at the occasional grocer or Target bargain bin as well.

 

[Marty Chinn]

Anyone here get there movies in yet?

My credit card was charged yesterday (May 15) and according to the UPS website, my package is scheduled for delivery on May 20. I placed my order online on the first day of the sale (April 22) and sent my discs off the following Friday (April 24). Almost exactly a 1 month turnaround.

I still have not received an email from them saying they have shipped my titles, but that appears to be the case for everyone that has taken part in this deal.

My titles include: The Matrix Collection, Harry Potters 1-5 (non-gift set- all individual discs), Blazing Saddles, and Constantine.

I got my movies yesterday and waited at least a week before I sent it. I sent it around April 30th, so not bad turn around for coming by the 15th. Only about two weeks. I had Matrix Collection, V for Vendetta, Polar Express, Batman Begins, The Perfect Storm, March of the Penguins, Unforgviven, and The Last Samurai.

 

[NR1]

I got my movies yesterday and waited at least a week before I sent it. I sent it around April 30th, so not bad turn around for coming by the 15th. Only about two weeks.

Where are you located? I know these ship out from Lansing, Michigan. I'm right outside of Dallas, Texas.

I have noticed that their order fulfillment process has been very inconsistent. People that placed their orders early are getting them later than those that placed them later. Very unusual. Oh well... just as long as I get them!