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

Josh · 08-23-2007, 11:34 PM

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 · 08-23-2007, 11:35 PM

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

UltimateFighter · 08-23-2007, 11:36 PM

cool news dude

The Don · 08-23-2007, 11:36 PM

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

groovyone · 08-23-2007, 11:36 PM

Hmmm, that may complicate things a bit...

stockstar1138 · 08-23-2007, 11:38 PM

Quote:

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 · 08-23-2007, 11:38 PM

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

The Don · 08-23-2007, 11:39 PM

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

wheels are in motion....

err they have sped up, rather..

KingDeezie · 08-23-2007, 11:39 PM

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 · 08-23-2007, 11:39 PM

Intruiging.

The Don · 08-23-2007, 11:40 PM

Quote:

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 · 08-23-2007, 11:41 PM

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

CAB · 08-23-2007, 11:42 PM

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 · 08-23-2007, 11:43 PM

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

~Josh

UltimateFighter · 08-23-2007, 11:43 PM

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

stockstar1138 · 08-23-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

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 · 08-23-2007, 11:43 PM

maybe we can see the matrix and batman now

The Guardian · 08-23-2007, 11:44 PM

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 · 08-23-2007, 11:44 PM

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 · 08-23-2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

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?

08-23-2007, 11:34 PM	#1
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	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.

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08-23-2007, 11:36 PM	#5
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	Hmmm, that may complicate things a bit...

08-23-2007, 11:38 PM	#7
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	that could be both bad news or good news for us. hopefully its good news for us.

08-23-2007, 11:39 PM	#8
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	it sure does explain why MS went right after Paramount... wheels are in motion.... err they have sped up, rather..

08-23-2007, 11:39 PM	#9
KingDeezie Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	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.

08-23-2007, 11:39 PM	#10
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Intruiging.

08-23-2007, 11:41 PM	#12
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	Without knowing further details including what direction WB are heading this will only ask more questions.

08-23-2007, 11:42 PM	#13
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	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

08-23-2007, 11:43 PM	#14
beatboy77 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Colorado Springs, CO Trading Score:16	I think at the very least it will keep WB neutral for several months to come. ~Josh

08-23-2007, 11:43 PM	#17
Rajbir Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:20	maybe we can see the matrix and batman now

08-23-2007, 11:44 PM	#18
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	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?

08-23-2007, 11:44 PM	#19
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	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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