Despite 20 less titles released, Warner had $63 Million more profits from Blu-ray

[dobyblue]

Warner released 25 titles exclusively on HD DVD.
Despite this, Blu-ray releases made $63 Million more in revenue for Warner Bros.

I guess the more despondent and incredibly stupid fanboys like DeadMeat, MidnightWatcher and others are having a really bad 2008 so far.

http://tigerweekly.com/article/01-16-2008/7339

According to the Associated Press, Blu-rays made Warner Bros. $63 million more than HD-DVDs last year.

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Warner released 25 titles exclusively on HD DVD.
Despite this, Blu-ray releases made $63 Million more in revenue for Warner Bros.

I guess the more despondent and incredibly stupid fanboys like DeadMeat, MidnightWatcher and others are having a really bad 2008 so far.

http://tigerweekly.com/article/01-16-2008/7339

Couldn't happen to nicer fellows.

I'd say $63M more than makes up for any incremental difference in mastering/production costs.

[Maximus]

That figure looks a little big, I think he is quoting the amount Blu-ray has made for WB rather than the difference.

[Rike255]

Awe my hopes went up for nothing. Thanks though Max.

[Rustmonsteru]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

That figure looks a little big, I think he is quoting the amount Blu-ray has made for WB rather than the difference.

Thanks for the heads up . No need to spread FUD.

[galz]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

That figure looks a little big, I think he is quoting the amount Blu-ray has made for WB rather than the difference.

Not only that but he is also saying that HD DVD has no exclusive studios, which currently they do.
Universal and Paramount havn't switched ...yet.

[Fozziwig]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

That figure looks a little big, I think he is quoting the amount Blu-ray has made for WB rather than the difference.

Is that figure for North America or worldwide?

If we make some rough assumptions that Blu-ray (SI) has sold 7 million units in NA and that Warner hold something like a 30% share of total Blu-ray sales then that number ($63 Million) would be about right for total sales revenue from Blu-ray.

Taking the SI ratio of 62:38 into account and assuming Warner holds a similar share of HD DVD sales then Warner would have approx. $45 million revenue from HD DVD.

Keep in mind that HD DVD have a number of Warner exclusives including 'Batman Begins' and 'The Matrix' which provides a boost to HD DVD sales and counteracts the huge domination that Blu-ray has on titles like '300'.

I agree that the article got the wording wrong and that Blu-ray did not make $63 million more than HD DVD.

The only thing that matters going forward is that from June 2008 100% of Warner Brothers Hi-Def sales will be thanks to Blu-ray.

[mgonzo2u]

Originally Posted by galz

Not only that but he is also saying that HD DVD has no exclusive studios, which currently they do.
Universal and Paramount havn't switched ...yet.

Technically, Universal is no longer under contract to just HD-DVD

That makes them a free agent and not exclusive

[galz]

Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

Technically, Universal is no longer under contract to just HD-DVD

That makes them a free agent and not exclusive

Are they releasing for Blu yet? I havn't seen anything saying they are. I've seen it said Warner isn't under contract to.

[cpgator]

Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

Technically, Universal is no longer under contract to just HD-DVD

That makes them a free agent and not exclusive

Until they release a blu ray, they are exclusive.

[dahoover]

I have never thought it was that much for some reason. Hopefully Paramount is seeing how little that payoff is compared to the sales they would be getting on Blu.

[elwaylite]

Anyone see an AP article on it yet?

[RUR]

Originally Posted by cpgator

Until they release a blu ray, they are exclusive.

At the rate they're releasing, their HD DVD support hardly matters:

Elizabeth: The Golden Age 2/5
2 re-issues 3/11

If it weren't for Warner's (soon to cease) scheduled releases and as things now stand, HD DVD's cupboard would be pretty bare.
http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/releasedates.html

[doctorsteve]

Originally Posted by Icemage

Couldn't happen to nicer fellows.

I'd say $63M more than makes up for any incremental difference in mastering/production costs.

Yes, but since Warner will not have to think about doing two different encodes (No "tweaking" necessary - see the thread about encoding: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=32191 ) they can devote less resources to the process, and make even more $$$ per title, and hopefully - release more titles...

[shug7272]

Originally Posted by Rustmonsteru

Thanks for the heads up . No need to spread FUD.

WINNA WINNA CHICKEN DINNER!! You get a gold star. Max, you tha man.