Universal to close out 2007 with 'Timecop' HD DVD (What happened to the 140+ pledge)?

[DAMNSAM77]

So between Universal and Paramount they dont even have 60-70 new HDDVD exclusive releases between August and December 2007 since their so-called pledge! So what happened to that 140+ HDDVD movie releases pledge by the HDDVD camp? And they sure are closing out the year worth of HDDVD releases with a bang! Jean-Claude Vandame, the ultimate cheese of the 80's and early 90's! (no offense JCV fans). This release will probably reach new lows when it comes to sales figures and SUCKINESS!!! Enjoy your Cheese HDDVD fans...Did Universal run out of options from their existing catalog? this movie shouldnt even be announced, they should just quietly put it on the shelf without any announcements!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...op_HD_DVD/1033

here is the article for the lazy ones...

Universal to Close Out 2007 with 'Timecop' HD DVD
Wed Oct 03, 2007 at 02:47 PM ET


In what Universal says will be its final new high-def catalog release of 2007, the studio will bring the sci-fi thriller 'Timecop' to HD DVD in late December.

The 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme thriller was his highest-grossing hit ever in the US, and with its December 26 HD DVD bow the studio will pull down the curtain on its 2007 HD DVD catalog release plans.


Universal is not exactly pulling out all the stops for 'Timecop,' however, and like the bare bones standard-def DVD version, the HD DVD will include a theatrical trailer as the lone bonus feature.

Tech specs feature a HD-15 single-layer disc with 1080p/VC-1 audio and Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 Surround tracks (1.5mbps) in both English and French.

Retail for the HD DVD is $29.98.

You'll find disc details for 'Timecop' linked from our HD DVD Release Schedule, where it is indexed under December 26.

[danielpwnz]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...op_HD_DVD/1033

Timecop on HD-DVD? We're dead! Format war over!




Van Dammage in HD!

[Frumious Boojum]

Quick! Release Howard the Duck on Blu-Ray!

[w_tanoto]

at least it's the last title of the year. no more announcement from uni.
have you realised, no more uni's title announced for 2008 as well?

[phloyd]

Originally Posted by Frumious Boojum

Quick! Release Howard the Duck on Blu-Ray!

Yes please! I would totally get that Seriously!

[lch]

universal is just trying to match the number of releases from the blu exclusive side. if they only release sell-able movie, i think they may not even able to match 1 blu studio.

[DAMNSAM77]

Originally Posted by danielpwnz

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...op_HD_DVD/1033

Timecop on HD-DVD? We're dead! Format war over!




Van Dammage in HD!

LMAO!!! I think there is literary some French cheese dripping from that photo!

[w_tanoto]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...op_HD_DVD/1033

no more announcement from uni for hd dvd

[rjg]

Anounced their final release for this year and its timecop. great support for their format, i wonder how many titles short are they from their promise.
Good news for Blu!. less competion, if their even is any

[Amel]

link?

[rjg]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...op_HD_DVD/1033

[bhampton]

Combos got them down most likely.

That crap would bother me too.

-Brian

[kaliraver]

That doesn't look too good for those HD fudders Here's hoping for Universal to at least become neutral by early 2008. Good bye Mr. Graffeo, have a nice day :P

[shatta]

"...and BD comes with a right,,a left,,ohhh look at that upper-cut...HD swings misses...BD, another one straight to the chin...HD is staggering,,,BD walk in for the kill HD is against the ropes,,,BD lands punches with box office exclusive..HD is going down...BD swings left with spidey,, right with POTC,,

ohh and we see a ringside,,universal preparing the towel....BAAAAPPPPP!!!!!!..BD lands the Pixars..HD is knocked the F*$K out...

jus had some time to waste..lol

[gand41f]

Originally Posted by rjg

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...op_HD_DVD/1033

Single layer 15GB?!? That's going to look great for a 98-min film....

Does anybody want to start a rumor on HD DVD yields now?

enjoy
gandalf

[RickD]

Originally Posted by rjg

Anounced their final release for this year and its timecop. great support for their format, i wonder how many titles short are they from their promise.
Good news for Blu!. less competion, if their even is any

Wow, and they are putting it on a single layer HD-15. They're putting little effort into this release.

Rick

[dialog_gvf]

Tech specs feature a HD-15 single-layer disc with 1080p/VC-1 audio and Dolby Digital-Plus 5.1 Surround tracks (1.5mbps) in both English and French.

LOL!

[scatcher]

Originally Posted by rjg

Anounced their final release for this year and its timecop. great support for their format, i wonder how many titles short are they from their promise.
Good news for Blu!. less competion, if their even is any

You make it sound like they're bailing, but either your spin is amazing or your reading comprehension is suspect. Timecop is slated for release December 26, which is the very last week of the year. According to this list, Universal has 16 more titles coming this calendar year.

[rjg]

Originally Posted by scatcher

You make it sound like they're bailing, but either your spin is amazing or your reading comprehension is suspect. Timecop is slated for release December 26, which is the very last week of the year. According to this list, Universal has 16 more titles coming this calendar year.

Did not make it sound like that, ITS THE LAST FRIGGIN TITLE ANNOUNCED FOR THE YEAR, which means the other 16 we already know.

[scatcher]

Originally Posted by rjg

Did not make it sound like that, ITS THE LAST FRIGGIN TITLE ANNOUNCED FOR THE YEAR, which means the other 16 we already know.

You certainly did before you edited your thread title and post.

What's your point then? They have new releases nearly every week through the end of the year.