Paramount to follow Warner With Blueray Exclusive

[amk21]

Nuff said:
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/01/08/paramount_moving_to_hd-dvd_too_/1

[Mr. Hunt]

All rumor right now.

[amk21]

I doesn't make sense not to, they put a cluase in their contract with the hd dvd camp, saying that if werner went exclusive blueray, they could opt out.

[Mr. Hunt]

I doesn't make sense not to, they put a cluase in their contract with the hd dvd camp, saying that if werner went exclusive blueray, they could opt out.

Just saying it hasn't been confirmed yet... trust me, I hope it is so the coffin can be close on HD-DVD, but it isn't set in stone yet.

[shabby]

Rumor denied...

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/showthread.php?t=35050

[Despotes]

Yes--denied. Either way, I placed an order for the Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray player to keep my XA2 company. :)

[amk21]

I had just fallen on hd dvd's side, but im actually glad that warner went exclusively with bd, I just want this format war to be over so my dad can get a 50" 1080p plasma, a high def dvd player, and some bomb ass speakers.

[AthlonXP1800]

Here some confirmations that Paramount and Universal will expect to make an announcement soon as the arrangements complete.

Well... we've had SOME confirmation this morning of the details of the Financial Times story from last night. While the studio isn't yet commenting, reliable industry sources are telling us that Paramount is indeed preparing to end their HD-DVD support and announce a return to the Blu-ray fold. Details are currently being finalized, and an announcement is expected as soon as they're complete. Paramount's first new Blu-rays will almost certainly include many of those titles that were cancelled last year, but that were already packaged and ready for shipping, so you could see them in stores very quickly once the studio announces.

Meanwhile, sources are telling us that Universal has also been talking with the BDA, and is looking to follow Paramount and Warner's lead as soon as possible.

On a related note, Times Online in the U.K. is now reporting that as many as 20 additional firms currently backing HD-DVD are also considering defection in the wake of Warner's Friday announcement, including Fujitsu, Lenovo, Kenwood and Pony Canyon (which is a major Japanese film and music studio).


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[AthlonXP1800]

All rumor right now.

Yes I know it rumour outside the scene but it is real behind the scene, like Warner denied rumour Blu-ray exclusive few months ago so it was true came from insider sources.

[Peoples-Agent]

I wish they'd stop messing around and cut to the chase, so myself and thousands of others know where they stand.

[Despotes]

All of the "No comments" = Not good for HD DVD

[NaitoSan]

Yeah, "no comment" doesn't sound too good for HD-DVD. I posted in other thread that HBO has confirmed they're dropping HD-DVD and go Blu-ray only.

[AthlonXP1800]

It is now confirmed!

Paramount will make an announcement any day now and Universal will make an announcement in February 2008 when their HD-DVD contract will expire on end of January 2008.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/01/09/sources-say-universal-and-paramount-are-both-going-blu/

So in March look like HD-DVD will have 0% Hollywood supporters.

[NaitoSan]

Nice. :D It's a rumor still but in business wise, it makes more sense that both will switch to Blu-ray.

[six_storm]

It is now confirmed!

Paramount will make an announcement any day now and Universal will make an announcement in February 2008 when their HD-DVD contract will expire on end of January 2008.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/01/09/sources-say-universal-and-paramount-are-both-going-blu/

So in March look like HD-DVD will have 0% Hollywood supporters.

So is this true? If so, then I'm happy. I'm currently watching a BR movie and it's pretty good quality. Menus, chapter skipping, audio quality and picture quality are pretty darn good if you ask me; same as HD-DVD IMO. I'm just glad that this format war is coming to a close.

[Zelda_fan]

It is now confirmed!

Paramount will make an announcement any day now and Universal will make an announcement in February 2008 when their HD-DVD contract will expire on end of January 2008.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/01/09/sources-say-universal-and-paramount-are-both-going-blu/

So in March look like HD-DVD will have 0% Hollywood supporters.

You read this ****, and I swear to God, I'll bet you sit there and beat off to it like it's some kind of porno.

If I was your father, I'd wouldn't buy a BD player out of fear I might wake up one night to find your dick stuck in the disc slot.

[evilchris]

You read this ****, and I swear to God, I'll bet you sit there and beat off to it like it's some kind of porno.

If I was your father, I'd wouldn't buy a BD player out of fear I might wake up one night to find your dick stuck in the disc slot.

rofl

[MUYA]

Come on now, lay off AthlonXP1800 is an enthusiastic enthusiast! Let him be...even though it is slightly :spank: at times :D

[NaitoSan]

So is this true? If so, then I'm happy. I'm currently watching a BR movie and it's pretty good quality. Menus, chapter skipping, audio quality and picture quality are pretty darn good if you ask me; same as HD-DVD IMO. I'm just glad that this format war is coming to a close.
what movie? the quality from disney blu-ray movies are one of best around, especially ratatouille. you'll crap your pant and scream crainger five times so he'll appear from nowhere just to nod at you in agreement.

[six_storm]

what movie? the quality from disney blu-ray movies are one of best around, especially ratatouille. you'll crap your pant and scream crainger five times so he'll appear from nowhere just to nod at you in agreement.

28 Weeks Later and The Simpsons Movie. They both looked really good, even in 1080i.

[Tr1cK]

I haven't seen much in HD formats, but I caught a glimpse of National Treasure on Bluray at BB yesterday and it looked like total ass (for HD) IMO. I've gotten better quality over the air than that.

[Peoples-Agent]

I haven't seen much in HD formats, but I caught a glimpse of National Treasure on Bluray at BB yesterday and it looked like total ass (for HD) IMO. I've gotten better quality over the air than that.

Get use to it, it's what consumers have apparently chosen. Idiots.

[Mr. Hunt]

Uhmmm... as far as I know National Treasure hasn't been released on Blu-Ray yet...

[Butter Bandit]

Uhmmm... as far as I know National Treasure hasn't been released on Blu-Ray yet...

+1 It hasn't, it is only on DVD...so of course it looked like ass :p

[Tr1cK]

Uhmmm... as far as I know National Treasure hasn't been released on Blu-Ray yet...
That may be the case. I figured it was because they were using on the Bluray demo.

There probably won't be any difference anyhow, lol.