Paramount to offer tons of HD DVD *exclusive* content - Indy, Shrek, and more!

Ruined · 08-20-07, 11:49 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070820/...311YWV25ms0NUE

Woot!

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Originally Posted by AP

Paramount to offer movies in HD DVD

LOS ANGELES - Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG announced Monday that they will offer next-generation DVDs in the HD DVD format rather than Blu-ray, a move that further complicates the race between the competing technologies.

The move by the two studios will include the upcoming blockbuster "Shrek the Third" and all movies distributed by Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films, as well as movies from DreamWorks Animation, which are distributed exclusively by Paramount Home Entertainment.

"Part of our vision is to aggressively extend our movies beyond the theater, and deliver the quality and features that appeal to our audience," said Brad Grey, chairman and chief executive of Paramount Pictures. "I believe HD DVD is not only the affordable high quality choice for consumers, but also the smart choice for Paramount."

The competition between Blu-ray and HD DVD has kept confused consumers from rushing to buy new DVD players until they can determine which format will dominate the market.

Studios and retailers have been choosing sides.

"Spider-Man 3" will only be available in the Blu-ray DVD format when it is released by Sony Pictures.

Likewise, people with Blu-ray players won't be able to enjoy the action-thriller "The Bourne Ultimatum," which Universal Pictures will release only in HD DVD.

ENU291 · 08-20-07, 02:05 PM

WOW! It's offical!

http://www.viacom.com/NEWS/NewsText.aspx?RID=1042073

Blu-ray lovers just got a black eye! I wonder what's behind this move...

08-20-07, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ENU291

WOW! Blu-ray lovers just got a black eye! I wonder what's behind this move...

Rumor is that its 150million payout thats behind it... You know its not the sales that are doing it considering how Blu-Ray is outselling HD-DVD 3:1.

Marvel_us · 08-20-07, 02:10 PM

Dammit these studios need to make up their minds. I stopped buying HD discs for a while. This is getting ridiculous.

thor1182 · 08-20-07, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by |MaguS|

Rumor is that its 150million payout thats behind it... You know its not the sales that are doing it considering how Blu-Ray is outselling HD-DVD 3:1.

just because its selling better doesn't mean it is better. Think of all the P4's out there compared to the better AMD's K8(?)s out there.

**Mr_LoL** · 08-20-07, 04:20 PM

Bah. Does the 360 HD DVD drive work on the pc? I have to get it for shrek the third. A Blu ray drive will also be needed for Pirates of the Caribbean

Xav · 08-20-07, 04:31 PM

Nice!! I was just starting to wonder if Sony was gonna get in a KO punch soon...this makes me feel better.

I noticed the HD-DVD selection on Netflix is kinda nice. I keep HD as primary format and blu and secondary choice and while looking through the blu-ray section and selecting movies I noticed most of the movies that I selected went in my queue on HD-DVD discs.

Who needs Blockbuster

Xav · 08-20-07, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_LoL

Bah. Does the 360 HD DVD drive work on the pc? I have to get it for shrek the third. A Blu ray drive will also be needed for Pirates of the Caribbean

Yes

MaUiLoCaL · 08-20-07, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Xav

Who needs Blockbuster

This is a rather big kick in the crotch against Blockbuster. No HD Shrek etc.

This format war is getting ridiculous.

08-20-07, 04:53 PM

I just found out some funny news regarding this "deal", doesn't seem like Paramount is too confident in this "Deal" since all Spielberg movies are not part of it.

Man, Why doesn't HD-DVD just give up... their sales are behind and they need to buy their support... sheeesh.

Xav · 08-20-07, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by |MaguS|

I just found out some funny news regarding this "deal", doesn't seem like Paramount is too confident in this "Deal" since all Spielberg movies are not part of it.

Man, Why doesn't HD-DVD just give up... their sales are behind and they need to buy their support... sheeesh.

Linky linky!!?

08-20-07, 05:21 PM

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=412

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Despite selling more movies on the Blu-ray format, Paramount has announced today that they will begin supporting HD DVD exclusively. This move, rumored to be driven by a $150M exclusivity deal with the HD DVD group, comes after Paramount began favoring Blu-ray releases with higher quality video encodings and more HD features. The deal covers all of Paramount's properties excluding those directed by Steven Spielberg.

08-20-07, 02:10 PM	#4
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Xav Professional NV Lurker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 361	*Re: Paramount to offer tons of HD DVD exclusive* content - Indy, Shrek, and more!** Nice!! I was just starting to wonder if Sony was gonna get in a KO punch soon...this makes me feel better. I noticed the HD-DVD selection on Netflix is kinda nice. I keep HD as primary format and blu and secondary choice and while looking through the blu-ray section and selecting movies I noticed most of the movies that I selected went in my queue on HD-DVD discs. Who needs Blockbuster __________________ System I: intel 2500k \|\| Asus P8P67 Pro \|\| 4GB Gskill DDR3 Ripjaws \|\| EVGA GTX570SC \|\| SB X-Fi \|\| OCZ GameXstream 600W \|\| Klipsch PM 5.1 Ultra \|\| Gateway FHD2401 LCD System II: C2D E8400 \|\| Gigabyte GA-EP35 \|\| 2GB Gskill DDR2 1066 \|\| XFX GTX 260 Black Edition \|\| Audigy 2 \|\| Corsair TX650 \|\| Klipsch PM 2.1 \|\| Gateway 2185W LCD Consoles: 360/PS3

08-20-07, 04:53 PM	#10
\|MaguS\| Guest Posts: n/a	*Re: Paramount to offer tons of HD DVD exclusive* content - Indy, Shrek, and more!** I just found out some funny news regarding this "deal", doesn't seem like Paramount is too confident in this "Deal" since all Spielberg movies are not part of it. Man, Why doesn't HD-DVD just give up... their sales are behind and they need to buy their support... sheeesh.