Transformers anyone? - Blu-ray Forum

jon s · 02-19-2008, 01:14 AM

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Toshiba Shares Rise As Studios Given Out of HD DVD

David Richards and Wire Services - Tuesday, 19 February 2008

Toshiba shares have risen while Paramount and Universal, the only two studios still exclusively supporting HD DVD, will be “immediately released from their exclusive commitments” if Toshiba, as tipped, pull the plug on the HD DVD format.

In the US a major retailer has been told that hit movies like Transformers which originally, was only going to be available on HD DVD will be made available on Blu-ray within days.

more after link....

Marcusarilius · 02-19-2008, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jon s

from Smarthouse News
http://www.smarthousenews.com.au/Bus...0News/C4S5U2N2

Business News

Toshiba Shares Rise As Studios Given Out of HD DVD

David Richards and Wire Services - Tuesday, 19 February 2008

Toshiba shares have risen while Paramount and Universal, the only two studios still exclusively supporting HD DVD, will be “immediately released from their exclusive commitments” if Toshiba, as tipped, pull the plug on the HD DVD format.

In the US a major retailer has been told that hit movies like Transformers which originally, was only going to be available on HD DVD will be made available on Blu-ray within days.

more after link....

Thats simply what happens when companies drop money loosing programs and lay-off 50,000 people on the pay roll. It makes the company worth more.

jermwhl · 02-19-2008, 01:18 AM

within days! I didn't expect it that quick...although transformers and blades of glory...and others that were close to release before the announcement are probably sitting in a warehouse somewhere waiting to be released. Open the flood gates paramount!

xtop · 02-19-2008, 01:19 AM

that says within days...days!!!

DAYS!!!

tommyboy81 · 02-19-2008, 01:20 AM

Sign me up. After I saw it in HD On Demand or In Demand, whatever. It Looked Awesome.

jq71586 · 02-19-2008, 01:21 AM

Am I the only person that didn't think Transformers was that great of a movie? I mean I'm sure it will look and sound outstanding, but I didn't care for the movie all that much.

I'll pick it up if it drops to 19.99 somewhere, but if comes out at 29.99, I won't touch it.

tommyboy81 · 02-19-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jq71586

Am I the only person that didn't think Transformers was that great of a movie? I mean I'm sure it will look and sound outstanding, but I didn't care for the movie all that much.

I'll pick it up if it drops to 19.99 somewhere, but if comes out at 29.99, I won't touch it.

I would think it will be $24.99. Isn't that what it is on HD-DVD

Blu-Beard · 02-19-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jq71586

Am I the only person that didn't think Transformers was that great of a movie? I mean I'm sure it will look and sound outstanding, but I didn't care for the movie all that much.

I'll pick it up if it drops to 19.99 somewhere, but if comes out at 29.99, I won't touch it.

I personally think BumbleBee should get an Oscar nod for best supporting.

BLU for Blue · 02-19-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

I would think it will be $24.99. Isn't that what it is on HD-DVD

Nope Free for me haha. But yeah to people who paid everything in full I think its 24 or 29

BLU for Blue · 02-19-2008, 01:42 AM

Whats funny is this couldnt have happened at a better time. American Gangster and Beowulf were planned to be the last of 15 movies I wanted to get on HD DVD and now its ending at a great time because I wont be forced to get Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Cloverfield(though it sucked)

redblotch83 · 02-19-2008, 01:42 AM

I didn't think it was all great of a film. Michael Bay is one of the worst storytellers out there. Too much sap where it isn't needed. He's big on the cheeze. He has a cheeze nob in the edit bay-when it's too normal-he just turns it up. But-i do have to give him the benefit of the doubt-he can draw a crowd which means he can get lots of money for his films. He does really well at breaking some boundaries-thus bringing to our home systems some of the best cgi as of yet. The interpolation was great on film. I'll prob rent it to just test out my system. We'll have to see. More excited about the other titles they'll hopefully pull out of the bag soon.

Idealsupra · 02-19-2008, 01:43 AM

heh... "a major retailer" as in circuit city? as in like the guy who posted it being in their system had posted

BLU for Blue · 02-19-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by redblotch83

I didn't think it was all great of a film. Michael Bay is one of the worst storytellers out there. Too much sap where it isn't needed. He's big on the cheeze. He has a cheeze nob in the edit bay-when it's too normal-he just turns it up. But-i do have to give him the benefit of the doubt-he can draw a crowd which means he can get lots of money for his films. He does really well at breaking some boundaries-thus bringing to our home systems some of the best cgi as of yet. The interpolation was great on film. I'll prob rent it to just test out my system. We'll have to see. More excited about the other titles they'll hopefully pull out of the bag soon.

I dont know many people that shit on Michael Bay. He is amazing, and I didnt find any sap in this movie

MrVorhees · 02-19-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Idealsupra

heh... "a major retailer" as in circuit city? as in like the guy who posted it being in their system had posted

i was thinking the same thing, i bet they took this news out of here. pure speculation.

redblotch83 · 02-19-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU for Blue

I dont know many people that shit on Michael Bay. He is amazing, and I didnt find any sap in this movie

Yeah-thats for those of you that have never worked with him.

sj001 · 02-19-2008, 01:47 AM

Strange, it's almost like they pressed those discs BEFORE they switched over to HD-DVD???

Whytewash · 02-19-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU for Blue

I dont know many people that shit on Michael Bay. He is amazing, and I didnt find any sap in this movie

common now.... "who's gonna drive you home?"

what happens next? what happens next?

please! that was the epitome of sap!

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-19-2008, 02:09 AM

No movie is perfect and most people accept that as a fact. Every movie has its glitches

Living Near Shamu · 02-19-2008, 02:11 AM

You guys think that Paramount knows this title will be a hot one and will price it at $34.99?

turboedguy · 02-19-2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Living Near Shamu

You guys think that Paramount knows this title will be a hot one and will price it at $34.99?

dont care.

Ill buy two (principles)

02-19-2008, 01:14 AM	#1
jon s Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	Transformers anyone? from Smarthouse News http://www.smarthousenews.com.au/Bus...0News/C4S5U2N2 Business News Toshiba Shares Rise As Studios Given Out of HD DVD David Richards and Wire Services - Tuesday, 19 February 2008 Toshiba shares have risen while Paramount and Universal, the only two studios still exclusively supporting HD DVD, will be “immediately released from their exclusive commitments” if Toshiba, as tipped, pull the plug on the HD DVD format. In the US a major retailer has been told that hit movies like Transformers which originally, was only going to be available on HD DVD will be made available on Blu-ray within days. more after link....

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02-19-2008, 01:18 AM	#3
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	within days! I didn't expect it that quick...although transformers and blades of glory...and others that were close to release before the announcement are probably sitting in a warehouse somewhere waiting to be released. Open the flood gates paramount!

02-19-2008, 01:19 AM	#4
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	that says within days...days!!! DAYS!!!

02-19-2008, 01:20 AM	#5
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Sign me up. After I saw it in HD On Demand or In Demand, whatever. It Looked Awesome.

02-19-2008, 01:21 AM	#6
jq71586 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fall River, MA Blu-ray collection:55 Trading Score:29	Am I the only person that didn't think Transformers was that great of a movie? I mean I'm sure it will look and sound outstanding, but I didn't care for the movie all that much. I'll pick it up if it drops to 19.99 somewhere, but if comes out at 29.99, I won't touch it.

02-19-2008, 01:42 AM	#10
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	Whats funny is this couldnt have happened at a better time. American Gangster and Beowulf were planned to be the last of 15 movies I wanted to get on HD DVD and now its ending at a great time because I wont be forced to get Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Cloverfield(though it sucked)

02-19-2008, 01:42 AM	#11
redblotch83 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:27 DVD collection:6	I didn't think it was all great of a film. Michael Bay is one of the worst storytellers out there. Too much sap where it isn't needed. He's big on the cheeze. He has a cheeze nob in the edit bay-when it's too normal-he just turns it up. But-i do have to give him the benefit of the doubt-he can draw a crowd which means he can get lots of money for his films. He does really well at breaking some boundaries-thus bringing to our home systems some of the best cgi as of yet. The interpolation was great on film. I'll prob rent it to just test out my system. We'll have to see. More excited about the other titles they'll hopefully pull out of the bag soon.

02-19-2008, 01:43 AM	#12
Idealsupra Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:30	heh... "a major retailer" as in circuit city? as in like the guy who posted it being in their system had posted

02-19-2008, 01:47 AM	#16
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Strange, it's almost like they pressed those discs BEFORE they switched over to HD-DVD???

02-19-2008, 02:09 AM	#18
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	No movie is perfect and most people accept that as a fact. Every movie has its glitches

02-19-2008, 02:11 AM	#19
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	You guys think that Paramount knows this title will be a hot one and will price it at $34.99?

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