Warner Bros. Not Dumping HD? - Blu-ray Forum

dustin410 · 01-02-2008, 05:13 AM

For today's format war story...

According to Home Media Magazine, Warner Bros. will not be dropping the HD DVD format, despite recent reports to the contrary. Rumor had it that WB was to announce the move at International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which starts on January 7 in Las Vegas. However, according to an unnamed Warner executive, the rumors aren't true. This isn't the first time there have been rumors about Warner's high-def format decision.

"This year's anticipation is all about Warner Bros. doing something, although I think it's unlikely anything will happen," said Xiao Fang, webmaster of Digital-Digest.com. "I think most people are well aware of the amount of rumors ... This is probably the fifth time someone has mentioned Warner changing their HD stance this year, so it's a bit like the boy who cried wolf."

It's not at all uncommon for speculation, hearsay and rumors to fly before a CES.

"CES is a gadget junkie's Super Bowl, and to some, more exciting than Christmas," said Ben Drawbaugh, an Engadget.com HD reporter. "The debate will rage on until the show is over, and then some. Some [rumors] will be true, while others will be exposed. And just like our readers, we can't wait to find out which is which."

Sometimes, though, there is truth behind the talk. Last year rumors of Warner's Total HD and the 51GB triple-layer HD DVD disc were both confirmed at CES.

http://www.movieweb.com/dvd/news/81/25381.php

OokieSpookie · 01-02-2008, 05:15 AM

Stop will you?
This has already been discussed and is old and the same soft denials that have been talked about to death.

dustin410 · 01-02-2008, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

Stop will you?
This has already been discussed and is old and the same soft denials that have been talked about to death.

Chill out.

I didn't see the date. Thought it was new.

The Don · 01-02-2008, 05:20 AM

they will deny it up until the very minute it happens..

which might not be until June...

why admit something like that...even if it is off the record?...

you want to generate as many sales as possible...this is why they currently support both formats..

richard lichtenfelt · 01-02-2008, 05:21 AM

OokieSpookie is right, this means nothing.
Some unnamed executive giving a blanket statement is not print or discussion worthy.

statikcat · 01-02-2008, 05:21 AM

Warner to drop HD? lol.. SD OWNS YOU!

Blupaint · 01-02-2008, 05:21 AM

I have a question...if you check the CES website Warner Home Video lists only HD DVD titles and have the HD DVD logo and no mention of Blu-ray titles ...is this normal?

JadedRaverLA · 01-02-2008, 05:24 AM

If you actually read the Home Media Magzine article, the unnamed Warner exist doesn't even say that Warner won't be dropping HD DVD... just that the rumors that an announcement would be made at CES are untrue.

Best non-denial denial ever.

dialog_gvf · 01-02-2008, 05:25 AM

If Warner doesn't announce anything about it a CES, that doesn't mean they won't be making an announcement later in the month or year.

There is no law that requires this sort of announcement be made at CES.

And if I were Warner exec at a conference I wouldn't want to make such an emotional charged announcement if I was surrounded by the other side's people.

Gary

01-02-2008, 05:13 AM	#1
dustin410 Active Member Member since:May 2007	Warner Bros. Not Dumping HD? For today's format war story... According to Home Media Magazine, Warner Bros. will not be dropping the HD DVD format, despite recent reports to the contrary. Rumor had it that WB was to announce the move at International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which starts on January 7 in Las Vegas. However, according to an unnamed Warner executive, the rumors aren't true. This isn't the first time there have been rumors about Warner's high-def format decision. "This year's anticipation is all about Warner Bros. doing something, although I think it's unlikely anything will happen," said Xiao Fang, webmaster of Digital-Digest.com. "I think most people are well aware of the amount of rumors ... This is probably the fifth time someone has mentioned Warner changing their HD stance this year, so it's a bit like the boy who cried wolf." It's not at all uncommon for speculation, hearsay and rumors to fly before a CES. "CES is a gadget junkie's Super Bowl, and to some, more exciting than Christmas," said Ben Drawbaugh, an Engadget.com HD reporter. "The debate will rage on until the show is over, and then some. Some [rumors] will be true, while others will be exposed. And just like our readers, we can't wait to find out which is which." Sometimes, though, there is truth behind the talk. Last year rumors of Warner's Total HD and the 51GB triple-layer HD DVD disc were both confirmed at CES. http://www.movieweb.com/dvd/news/81/25381.php

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01-02-2008, 05:15 AM	#2
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	Stop will you? This has already been discussed and is old and the same soft denials that have been talked about to death.

01-02-2008, 05:20 AM	#4
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	they will deny it up until the very minute it happens.. which might not be until June... why admit something like that...even if it is off the record?... you want to generate as many sales as possible...this is why they currently support both formats..

01-02-2008, 05:21 AM	#5
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	OokieSpookie is right, this means nothing. Some unnamed executive giving a blanket statement is not print or discussion worthy.

01-02-2008, 05:21 AM	#6
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	Warner to drop HD? lol.. SD OWNS YOU!

01-02-2008, 05:21 AM	#7
Blupaint New Member Member since:Jan 2008	I have a question...if you check the CES website Warner Home Video lists only HD DVD titles and have the HD DVD logo and no mention of Blu-ray titles ...is this normal?

01-02-2008, 05:24 AM	#8
JadedRaverLA Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	If you actually read the Home Media Magzine article, the unnamed Warner exist doesn't even say that Warner won't be dropping HD DVD... just that the rumors that an announcement would be made at CES are untrue. Best non-denial denial ever.

01-02-2008, 05:25 AM	#9
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	If Warner doesn't announce anything about it a CES, that doesn't mean they won't be making an announcement later in the month or year. There is no law that requires this sort of announcement be made at CES. And if I were Warner exec at a conference I wouldn't want to make such an emotional charged announcement if I was surrounded by the other side's people. Gary

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