Any word from Paramount or Universal yet? - Blu-ray Forum

Hussla · 01-05-2008, 04:17 PM

Well anything been heard yet?

darkblueme · 01-05-2008, 04:18 PM

I bet there will be some great announcements come Monday - probably at CES.

CapiCoo · 01-05-2008, 04:30 PM

yea 2 words, Oh Shit!!!

ryoohki · 01-05-2008, 04:31 PM

I'am pretty sure they are in Defcon 1 Telephone conference right now

Toshiba, Universal and Paramount...

I mean cancelling the press conf is really big. I was supposed to be 2 hours LONG for XXxxxXX Sakes

Go Blu · 01-05-2008, 04:33 PM

Perhaps they can back out of their contract...
As of yet we don't knwo the details of it
BUT a get-out clause would be nice.

18 months being exclusive to an obsolete format...OUCH!

stockstar1138 · 01-05-2008, 04:33 PM

ive heard paramount is pissed to the max

AaronSCH · 01-05-2008, 04:34 PM

If all parties are smart, they will come to an agreement which allows everyone to save face.

AaronSCH · 01-05-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

ive heard paramount is pissed to the max

Where did you hear that? Link, Source?

dialog_gvf · 01-05-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

ive heard paramount is pissed to the max

There are many in Paramount that were pissed at their own company for going HD DVD exclusive.

Many that worked on Blu-ray were fans.

Gary

stockstar1138 · 01-05-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CapiCoo

yea 2 words, Oh Shit!!!

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Originally Posted by AaronSCH

Where did you hear that? Link, Source?

over at hdd. i mean how could they not be pissed. this doesn't trigger an out clause according to our insiders, universal is going to be neutral really soon. they were probably promised the world by hd dvd (cheap players that sell millions, more studios onboard, easier interactivity to work with) and now look like the ass hats of hollywood and very well have to support a dead format for the next year and miss out on big profits from day and date blu-ray releases.

Rob71 · 01-05-2008, 04:49 PM

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ive heard paramount is pissed to the max

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Delta_FX · 01-05-2008, 04:53 PM

"We made a mistake choosing HD DVD. BDA please accept us?"

Love,
Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures/DreamWorks

Musashi · 01-05-2008, 05:28 PM

Well, we're not going to get big news on the weekend when their offices are probly closed. But soon. We've a major victory today; just a little more patience and BD will see unanimous studio support. MaxPower was implying that Paramount will take longer, while Bill Hunt was mentioning Universal could already be prepping to port their movies. I respect both of them.

I've hearing stuff about the Weinstein Company from Penton, Bill Hunt, and others. They'll probly say something soon.

Blu Titan · 01-05-2008, 05:36 PM

I would expect an announcement of sort from Universal. Will Graffeo speak, who knows since he has been an arvid HD DVD supporter. Just remember that in all of the corporations there are diverse positions and oppinions in all major issue. there is always an ongoing struggle for power. Graffeo's position is in peril. It is going to be an interesting week!

aygie · 01-05-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueNeon

I would expect an announcement of sort from Universal. Will Graffeo speak, who knows since he has been an arvid HD DVD supporter. Just remember that in all of the corporations there are diverse positions and oppinions in all major issue. there is always an ongoing struggle for power. Graffeo's position is in peril. It is going to be an interesting week!

He'll leave (or get booted) before they make the switch.

bkbluray · 01-05-2008, 05:45 PM

Bring on the Bourne Trilogy on Blu! That's about all I have to say.

kolasi · 01-05-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bkbluray

Bring on the Bourne Trilogy on Blu! That's about all I have to say.

i second that.

Winn · 01-05-2008, 05:52 PM

I really think Tosh is going to let them out of exclusivity, and fairly soon. They have been passing themselves off as consumer friendly, and this would cement that.

Also, it would help cement their relationship with Sony which has been hugely beneficial to them of late.

NJMetsFan · 01-05-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

ive heard paramount is pissed to the max

They can't be mad at anyone except at themselves and HD DVD.

vikingrinn · 01-05-2008, 05:56 PM

...perhaps a morsel here:

http://nbcuatces.com/archives/2007/1...ntroducti.html

...keep in mind "Jon Accarrino" is manager of digital marketing...

01-05-2008, 04:17 PM	#1
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01-05-2008, 04:18 PM	#2
darkblueme Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Salt Lake City, Utah 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:78	I bet there will be some great announcements come Monday - probably at CES.

01-05-2008, 04:30 PM	#3
CapiCoo Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Phoenix,AZ	yea 2 words, Oh Shit!!!

01-05-2008, 04:31 PM	#4
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	I'am pretty sure they are in Defcon 1 Telephone conference right now Toshiba, Universal and Paramount... I mean cancelling the press conf is really big. I was supposed to be 2 hours LONG for XXxxxXX Sakes

01-05-2008, 04:33 PM	#5
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	Perhaps they can back out of their contract... As of yet we don't knwo the details of it BUT a get-out clause would be nice. 18 months being exclusive to an obsolete format...OUCH!

01-05-2008, 04:33 PM	#6
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	ive heard paramount is pissed to the max

01-05-2008, 04:34 PM	#7
AaronSCH Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:1	If all parties are smart, they will come to an agreement which allows everyone to save face.

01-05-2008, 04:53 PM	#12
Delta_FX Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	"We made a mistake choosing HD DVD. BDA please accept us?" Love, Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures/DreamWorks

01-05-2008, 05:28 PM	#13
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Well, we're not going to get big news on the weekend when their offices are probly closed. But soon. We've a major victory today; just a little more patience and BD will see unanimous studio support. MaxPower was implying that Paramount will take longer, while Bill Hunt was mentioning Universal could already be prepping to port their movies. I respect both of them. I've hearing stuff about the Weinstein Company from Penton, Bill Hunt, and others. They'll probly say something soon.

01-05-2008, 05:36 PM	#14
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I would expect an announcement of sort from Universal. Will Graffeo speak, who knows since he has been an arvid HD DVD supporter. Just remember that in all of the corporations there are diverse positions and oppinions in all major issue. there is always an ongoing struggle for power. Graffeo's position is in peril. It is going to be an interesting week!

01-05-2008, 05:45 PM	#16
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	Bring on the Bourne Trilogy on Blu! That's about all I have to say.

01-05-2008, 05:52 PM	#18
Winn Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	I really think Tosh is going to let them out of exclusivity, and fairly soon. They have been passing themselves off as consumer friendly, and this would cement that. Also, it would help cement their relationship with Sony which has been hugely beneficial to them of late.

01-05-2008, 05:56 PM	#20
vikingrinn Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	...perhaps a morsel here: http://nbcuatces.com/archives/2007/1...ntroducti.html ...keep in mind "Jon Accarrino" is manager of digital marketing...

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