Warner Brothers' Steven Nickerson Steps Down - Blu-ray Forum

Josh · 08-24-2007, 12:34 AM

We have received word from a reliable source that the Senior Vice President of Market Management for Warner Home Video, Stephen Nickerson has stepped down from his position. During his tenure, Mr. Nickerson was an outspoken proponent of HD DVD, though Warner Brothers does release titles on both Blu-ray and HD DVD. No word on his successor, or if Warner will change it stance on high definition releases.

ReduxInflux · 08-24-2007, 12:35 AM

oh man. here's to hoping for the best....

UltimateFighter · 08-24-2007, 12:36 AM

cool news dude

The Don · 08-24-2007, 12:36 AM

not bad...not bad...I like it alot..

groovyone · 08-24-2007, 12:36 AM

Hmmm, that may complicate things a bit...

stockstar1138 · 08-24-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by groovyone

Hmmm, that may complicate things a bit...

OMG! it gets more interesting everyday. hell just put this soap opera on blu-ray and im more than happy.

Lord_Stewie · 08-24-2007, 12:38 AM

that could be both bad news or good news for us. hopefully its good news for us.

The Don · 08-24-2007, 12:39 AM

it sure does explain why MS went right after Paramount...

wheels are in motion....

err they have sped up, rather..

KingDeezie · 08-24-2007, 12:39 AM

This could be bad, more so then good. What if they replace him with someone from Microsoft, or any of the other companies that are pro HD-DVD??

It could make things even worse, and make the sway from Microsoft to go HD-DVD exclusive set in stone.

JTK · 08-24-2007, 12:39 AM

Intruiging.

The Don · 08-24-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KingDeezie

This could be bad, more so then good. What if they replace him with someone from Microsoft, or any of the other companies that are pro HD-DVD??

It could make things even worse, and make the sway from Microsoft to go HD-DVD exclusive set in stone.

I don't know...this guy seemed pretty pro HD DVD..

Bullseye · 08-24-2007, 12:41 AM

Without knowing further details including what direction WB are heading this will only ask more questions.

CAB · 08-24-2007, 12:42 AM

I can't figure out why he'd like HD-DVD. . . Oh, could it be his former job as VP of sales and marketing for Toshiba America? I hope they don't go back to Toshiba for more execs.

-CB

beatboy77 · 08-24-2007, 12:43 AM

I think at the very least it will keep WB neutral for several months to come.

~Josh

UltimateFighter · 08-24-2007, 12:43 AM

is there any possibility that he left because WB was going BD exclusive?

stockstar1138 · 08-24-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

Without knowing further details including what direction WB are heading this will only ask more questions.

like why is he leaving?????

Rajbir · 08-24-2007, 12:43 AM

maybe we can see the matrix and batman now

The Guardian · 08-24-2007, 12:44 AM

Or maybe he was upset that Warner didn't go HDDVD exclusive?

edit: and thus didn't get a bonus out of M$'s money?

dialog_gvf · 08-24-2007, 12:44 AM

They don't tend to make big changes to policy during an executive switchover.

Unless he quit because of wanting to keep Blu-ray, it seems most speculative scenarios are positive for Blu-ray.

Gary

Balian · 08-24-2007, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KingDeezie

This could be bad, more so then good. What if they replace him with someone from Microsoft, or any of the other companies that are pro HD-DVD??

It could make things even worse, and make the sway from Microsoft to go HD-DVD exclusive set in stone.

I don't understand why would it be bad news if the guy is pro HD DVD? IF ANYTHING, its an indication that he does not agree with the direction Warner Brothers is going ...maybe Blu-ray exclusivity or maybe Warner Brothers has rejected Microsoft overtures of HD DVD exclusivity?

08-24-2007, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Josh Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Trading Score: (27) Collection: (215) HT Gallery: (10)	Warner Brothers' Steven Nickerson Steps Down We have received word from a reliable source that the Senior Vice President of Market Management for Warner Home Video, Stephen Nickerson has stepped down from his position. During his tenure, Mr. Nickerson was an outspoken proponent of HD DVD, though Warner Brothers does release titles on both Blu-ray and HD DVD. No word on his successor, or if Warner will change it stance on high definition releases. __________________ Contributor Blu-ray.com PSN ID: Blu-Josh Email Me

08-24-2007, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
ReduxInflux Expert Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orange county, ca Trading Score: (3) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	oh man. here's to hoping for the best.... __________________ "Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become." C. S. Blu-is

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UltimateFighter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Snohomish, WA Trading Score: (0) Collection: (1) HT Gallery: (0)	cool news dude __________________ -Ultimate Fighter ============== 60GB PS3 games - 5 / Newest - COD4 Blu-Ray Movies - 39 / Newest - Saw IV Setup - Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Plasma TV, Yamaha RX-V663, Bose Acoustimass 10 speaker system(upgrading soon, def techs?). Also have a KDL-40W3000

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The Don Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Apr 2006 Trading Score: (2) Collection: (1) HT Gallery: (0)	not bad...not bad...I like it alot.. __________________ http://gamingvice.net - Check out our Live Podcast every Wednesday!

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Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Champion Join Date: May 2007 Location: Planet Earth... Trading Score: (0) Collection: (305) HT Gallery: (0)	that could be both bad news or good news for us. hopefully its good news for us. __________________ Victory Is Mine *Don't even think about it* PSN ID: Shadblz YES I AM SHADBLZ THE CLINTS CHARTER MEMBER 01/06/10

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groovyone Blu-ray Guru Join Date: May 2007 Location: PSNetwork: groovyone Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Hmmm, that may complicate things a bit...

08-24-2007, 12:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
The Don Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Apr 2006 Trading Score: (2) Collection: (1) HT Gallery: (0)	it sure does explain why MS went right after Paramount... wheels are in motion.... err they have sped up, rather.. __________________ http://gamingvice.net - Check out our Live Podcast every Wednesday!

08-24-2007, 12:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
KingDeezie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	This could be bad, more so then good. What if they replace him with someone from Microsoft, or any of the other companies that are pro HD-DVD?? It could make things even worse, and make the sway from Microsoft to go HD-DVD exclusive set in stone.

08-24-2007, 12:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
JTK Blu-ray King Join Date: Jan 2006 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Intruiging. __________________ Basking in the glow of Blu Victory.

08-24-2007, 12:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bullseye Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ireland Trading Score: (0) Collection: (368) HT Gallery: (0)	Without knowing further details including what direction WB are heading this will only ask more questions.

08-24-2007, 12:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
CAB Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Jul 2007 Trading Score: (3) Collection: (634) HT Gallery: (0)	I can't figure out why he'd like HD-DVD. . . Oh, could it be his former job as VP of sales and marketing for Toshiba America? I hope they don't go back to Toshiba for more execs. -CB

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beatboy77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Trading Score: (14) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	I think at the very least it will keep WB neutral for several months to come. ~Josh

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UltimateFighter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Snohomish, WA Trading Score: (0) Collection: (1) HT Gallery: (0)	is there any possibility that he left because WB was going BD exclusive? __________________ -Ultimate Fighter ============== 60GB PS3 games - 5 / Newest - COD4 Blu-Ray Movies - 39 / Newest - Saw IV Setup - Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Plasma TV, Yamaha RX-V663, Bose Acoustimass 10 speaker system(upgrading soon, def techs?). Also have a KDL-40W3000

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Rajbir Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (16) HT Gallery: (0)	maybe we can see the matrix and batman now

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The Guardian Expert Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kitchener, ON Trading Score: (1) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Or maybe he was upset that Warner didn't go HDDVD exclusive? edit: and thus didn't get a bonus out of M$'s money? __________________ Sony Bravia 40" 1080p KDL40V2500 Panasonic DMP-BD55 -- Sony PS3 60GB Marantz SR-5300 Receiver http://www.dvdspot.com/list.php?member=The+Guardian

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dialog_gvf Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Trading Score: (0) Collection: (301) HT Gallery: (0)	They don't tend to make big changes to policy during an executive switchover. Unless he quit because of wanting to keep Blu-ray, it seems most speculative scenarios are positive for Blu-ray. Gary

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