New Line confirms Blu-ray exclusivity - Blu-ray Forum

Armodka · 01-04-2008, 10:20 PM

If this posted already- my bad

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In a move that could put the final nail in the HD-DVD coffin, Warner Bros. has opted to go exclusive with Blu-ray for their high definition DVD releases. Warners was the last major studio who was releasing in both formats. WB explains the decision was made "in response to consumer demand" and that " "consumers have clearly chosen Blu-ray" - translated, that means their Blu-ray discs are selling better than their HD-DVD discs. They will continue to release discs in both formats until May 31st, after which they will move to Blu-ray (standard format DVDs will obviously continue to be released). In addition, New Line, the sister studio of Warners, will follow the Blu-ray suit (LOTR fans, get ready to plunk down some serious cash for a Blu-ray box set). So the big question is what does this mean for HD-DVD. Well with only Paramount and Universal as exclusives, it's not good news. Blu-ray now has Disney, Fox, Sony and WB/New Line. Paramount's exclusive deal runs through 2008, after which Toshiba may throw in the towel on HD-DVD. Thoughts? Feeling burned with your HD-DVD player? Thrilled your PS3 isn't stuck with a losing format? Strike back below...

http://www.joblo.com/wb-goes-all-blu-ray

yaaay

Tru-way · 01-04-2008, 10:22 PM

Give me the blade trilogy, and lotr..

I wonder if the guy that made all the New Line polls knew they were going to be blu-exclusive..hmmmm

Minimejer05 · 01-04-2008, 10:22 PM

This is sweet stuff!! Long live Blu Ray!

crazy25000 · 01-04-2008, 10:22 PM

LOTR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! w0000000000000000000000000000000000

movies3 · 01-04-2008, 10:22 PM

lotr and i will be in heaven

Damiesmallz · 01-04-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by movies3

lotr and i will be in heaven

as will I, as will I

quetzalcoatl · 01-04-2008, 10:52 PM

Here we go.
News from Rdjam about New Line.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...68&postcount=7

coolmilo · 01-04-2008, 10:54 PM

Pinch me. I think I've died and gone to Blu-ray heaven. This is terrific news. What's next, Best Buy going Blu-ry exclusive?

FruityOatyBar · 01-04-2008, 10:56 PM

Imagine the extended editions of LOTR each on a single BD with all their bonus amterial on a second disc. Awesome!

Jim L · 01-04-2008, 11:02 PM

I think one article called this move the "tipping point," which it very well is.

I think we'll start to see a virtual landslide of pro-Blu-ray announcements starting at CES next week, then the big Apple convention later this month.

I wish I owned some Sony & Matsushita stock right now!

Also, LOTR is one of my favorite films. Can't wait.

E_I · 01-04-2008, 11:02 PM

Lord.of.the.rings.!:d :d :d

Metalthrasher442 · 01-04-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FruityOatyBar

Imagine the extended editions of LOTR each on a single BD with all their bonus amterial on a second disc. Awesome!

The box set is going to be so awesome!

Moefiz · 01-04-2008, 11:05 PM

New Line need to make good with Peter Jackson and have him come back to go over the LOTR triology one at a time and make this a must own title for every blu owner.

RUR · 01-04-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

New Line need to make good with Peter Jackson and have him come back to go over the LOTR triology one at a time and make this a must own title for every blu owner.

They kissed and made up a couple of weeks ago, thank God!

BluFett · 01-04-2008, 11:22 PM

One Ring to Rule Them All.

BluSmoke · 01-04-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FruityOatyBar

Imagine the extended editions of LOTR each on a single BD with all their bonus amterial on a second disc. Awesome!

Umm, imagine the extended editions on 2 50gb discs for a total of 100gb for each movie, with a 35mbps VC-1 transfer and DTS MA 7.1 audio.

frenchglen · 01-04-2008, 11:35 PM

Yay! I'm picturing all the movies in the history of film where at the end someone cries out "The war's over! The war's over! The war's over!"

E.g. Matrix.

haushausman · 01-04-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by movies3

lotr and i will be in heaven

I swear to God if the Blu-rays LofRs aren't the Extended Editions I'll flip.

I hope they don't try a double dip... shits too expensive for that crap.

BLu-Balls · 01-04-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BluFett

One Ring to Rule Them All.

+1

ClaytonMG · 01-04-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

I swear to God if the Blu-rays LofRs aren't the Extended Editions I'll flip.

I hope they don't try a double dip... shits too expensive for that crap.

Actually, I think it'd be pretty sweet for them to have both the extended and theatrical editions on 1 disc via seemless branching. It'd be pretty nice to not have to switch the discs midway through.

Today has been very interesting as far as the format war is concerned. I am very curious to hear what Universal has to say about all of this as they don't really have any HD DVD's coming out after Feb and the titles between then and now are very limited.

01-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#2
Tru-way Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Trading Score: (2) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Give me the blade trilogy, and lotr.. I wonder if the guy that made all the New Line polls knew they were going to be blu-exclusive..hmmmm __________________ Blu-ray is the Tru-way

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movies3 Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: KY Trading Score: (0) Collection: (1) HT Gallery: (0)	lotr and i will be in heaven __________________ Blu-ray Collection: 128 PS3 ID: ashliz G.A.P. Memeber Girl Gamer 46'' XBR3 Sony LCD

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quetzalcoatl Special Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelanto, CA Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Here we go. News from Rdjam about New Line. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...68&postcount=7 __________________ Pioneer DBP-95FD Blu-ray Pioneer VSX-94TXH Receiver Pioneer CLD-D703 Laserdisc player Sony 40V3000 TV Sony 32" CRT 1080i with DVI only Samsung BD-P1200 Blu-ray (got rid of as a gift) PS3 80 GB DTS HD MA not sure how I lived without it.

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FruityOatyBar Active Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hollywood, CA Trading Score: (0) Collection: (27) HT Gallery: (0)	Imagine the extended editions of LOTR each on a single BD with all their bonus amterial on a second disc. Awesome! __________________ Samsung BD-P1400 Samsung 32" LCD HDTV (1080i)

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Jim L Expert Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Piedmont, NC Trading Score: (17) Collection: (211) HT Gallery: (22)	Excellent! I think one article called this move the *"tipping point,"* which it very well is. I think we'll start to see a virtual landslide of pro-Blu-ray announcements starting at CES next week, then the big Apple convention later this month. I wish I owned some Sony & Matsushita stock right now! Also, LOTR is one of my favorite films. Can't wait. __________________ Panasonic DMP-BD55 \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| Panasonic plasma TH-58PZ800U \| Harmony 880 Remote \| Sony PS3 40GB (w/ 320 GB HD)

01-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#3
Minimejer05 Special Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Trading Score: (3) Collection: (235) HT Gallery: (0)	This is sweet stuff!! Long live Blu Ray!

01-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#4
crazy25000 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Trading Score: (16) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	LOTR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! w0000000000000000000000000000000000

01-04-2008, 10:54 PM	#8
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Trading Score: (2) Collection: (39) HT Gallery: (8)	Pinch me. I think I've died and gone to Blu-ray heaven. This is terrific news. What's next, Best Buy going Blu-ry exclusive?

01-04-2008, 11:02 PM	#11
E_I Active Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Lord.of.the.rings.!:d :d :d __________________ Sharp Aquos 32" 1080p :D

01-04-2008, 11:05 PM	#13
Moefiz Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: A Galaxy Far Away Trading Score: (22) Collection: (102) HT Gallery: (0)	New Line need to make good with Peter Jackson and have him come back to go over the LOTR triology one at a time and make this a must own title for every blu owner. __________________ MOE BRGC Live it or lose it....

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BluFett Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	One Ring to Rule Them All.

01-04-2008, 11:35 PM	#17
frenchglen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Yay! I'm picturing all the movies in the history of film where at the end someone cries out "The war's over! The war's over! The war's over!" E.g. Matrix. __________________ Next step for blu-ray's success \| movie prices same as dvd

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