Warner regarding catching up w/ BD releases - Blu-ray Forum

Jeff® · 12-20-2006, 01:28 AM

So much for the Warner-is-limiting-BD-releases-because-they-secretly- want-HD DVD-to-win-wishful-thinking-FUD repeatedly spewed by HD DVD-zealots in some other forums.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

"WHV's objective is to have triple day and date releases for all new theatrical titles on DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc...."

"We also plan to make every effort to "catch-up" the 2006 titles currently only out on HD DVD with the Blu-ray versions in 2007. There are two reasons that the discrepancy exists. One has to do with the interactivity layer for BD with respect to picture-in-picture functionality. Some of our titles like Batman Begins and V for Vendetta have extensive interactive experiences and we don't want the Blu-ray consumer to have a "lesser" experience. We expect that this enhanced interactivity will be ready on the Blu-ray side soon.."

dialog_gvf · 12-20-2006, 03:16 AM

So, Bill responded to the BS by getting an actual quote. Good for him.

Time for a lot more posts (elsewhere) about a river in Egypt.

dialog_gvf · 12-20-2006, 04:34 AM

I sure hope 'we don't want the Blu-ray consumer to have a "lesser" experience' means lossless audio.

Gary

GTP · 12-20-2006, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

I sure hope 'we don't want the Blu-ray consumer to have a "lesser" experience' means lossless audio.

Gary

Yes ...give us PCM or stay home Warner

hyperdine · 12-20-2006, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff®

So much for the Warner-is-limiting-BD-releases-because-they-secretly- want-HD DVD-to-win-wishful-thinking-FUD repeatedly spewed by HD DVD-zealots in some other forums.

That's what I love about thedigitalbits...just the facts, plain and simple.

goodstuff · 12-20-2006, 02:37 PM

Great news!

Jazar · 12-20-2006, 05:54 PM

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We expect that this enhanced interactivity will be ready on the Blu-ray side soon.."

I hope by "soon" they mean "very soon" and by "very soon" I hope they mean our titles will be released in Q1. I want my Warner titles!

Interactivity (BD-J & BDLive) is the final step that BD needs to achieve in order to begin to reach it's full potential.

phloyd · 12-20-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP

Yes ...give us PCM or stay home Warner

They did it on Sopranos (and the HD DVD doesn't even have TruHD!).

Let's hope they keep it up.

Imagine the response of the HD DVD supporters if the WB discs start releasing on BD with LPCM all of the time...

b2bonez · 12-20-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by phloyd

They did it on Sopranos (and the HD DVD doesn't even have TruHD!).

Let's hope they keep it up.

Imagine the response of the HD DVD supporters if the WB discs start releasing on BD with LPCM all of the time...

paidgeek (the Sony insider) said that BD50 is going to be 75-80% of the release format. LPCM would seem to be the rule with all of that space to work with..

b2b

GTP · 12-20-2006, 10:14 PM

Soprananos has 5.1 LPCM on BD and only dd+ on hd dvd.

Hopefully the LPCM on BD will be a new Warner fad or something

Ascended_Saiyan · 12-20-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP

Soprananos has 5.1 LPCM on BD and only dd+ on hd dvd.

Hopefully the LPCM on BD will be a new Warner fad or something

Interesting. I hope it's a new trend, but somehow I doubt it.

dobyblue · 12-21-2006, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

Interesting. I hope it's a new trend, but somehow I doubt it.

Warner will be starting to issue PCM lossless tracks on its future releases

WriteSimply · 12-21-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Warner will be starting to issue PCM lossless tracks on its future releases

I told you sweet-talkin' will get you everywhere! Now you better call Lionsgate and Universal!

fuad

phloyd · 12-21-2006, 01:33 AM

So combined with the news that even on the beloved Amazon, Superman Returnns on BD (even with no lossless audio) surpassed the HD DVD in sales rank (BD 512 HD DVD 612 when I looked), it must be a bit of a stark day for HD DVD supporters.

I welcome a wait for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman Begins, and other unreleased titles if it means they come with PiP and LPCM audio...!

hyperdine · 12-21-2006, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Warner will be starting to issue PCM lossless tracks on its future releases.

This is awesome news. Thanks for sharing. We'll keep it on the downlow

ay221 · 12-21-2006, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by phloyd

So combined with the news that even on the beloved Amazon, Superman Returnns on BD (even with no lossless audio) surpassed the HD DVD in sales rank (BD 512 HD DVD 612 when I looked), it must be a bit of a stark day for HD DVD supporters.

I welcome a wait for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman Begins, and other unreleased titles if it means they come with PiP and LPCM audio...!

Is pip, picture in picture? And how will this work?

phloyd · 12-21-2006, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ay221

Is pip, picture in picture? And how will this work?

To be honest I have no idea how it will work. I may well pick up The Descent to check this out.

JoeSp · 12-21-2006, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Warner will be starting to issue PCM lossless tracks on its future releases.

Man, I have been hoping that Warner would finally come to its collective senses on the lossless audio for BluRay releases. Let's bring on Batman Warner my HT awaits!

WriteSimply · 12-21-2006, 05:45 AM

Well, if Warner is gonna do LPCM (hopefully 24/48), then the film I want to see them do right is Happy Feet.

That film is EYE-CANDY! It helps that it's funny too.

fuad

dialog_gvf · 12-21-2006, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by phloyd

So combined with the news that even on the beloved Amazon, Superman Returnns on BD (even with no lossless audio) surpassed the HD DVD in sales rank (BD 512 HD DVD 612 when I looked), it must be a bit of a stark day for HD DVD supporters.

I hadn't looked until I read your message. Wow, what a pop for BD. It rocketted past the number HD DVD had just two days ago!

Xmas buying of DVD has clearly ended.

Gary

12-20-2006, 01:28 AM	#1
Jeff® Active Member Member since:Sep 2006	Warner regarding catching up w/ BD releases So much for the Warner-is-limiting-BD-releases-because-they-secretly- want-HD DVD-to-win-wishful-thinking-FUD repeatedly spewed by HD DVD-zealots in some other forums. http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents "WHV's objective is to have triple day and date releases for all new theatrical titles on DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc...." "We also plan to make every effort to "catch-up" the 2006 titles currently only out on HD DVD with the Blu-ray versions in 2007. There are two reasons that the discrepancy exists. One has to do with the interactivity layer for BD with respect to picture-in-picture functionality. Some of our titles like Batman Begins and V for Vendetta have extensive interactive experiences and we don't want the Blu-ray consumer to have a "lesser" experience. We expect that this enhanced interactivity will be ready on the Blu-ray side soon.."

12-20-2006, 10:14 PM	#10
GTP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2006 Trading Score:1	Warner is maybe starting to get it. Soprananos has 5.1 LPCM on BD and only dd+ on hd dvd. Hopefully the LPCM on BD will be a new Warner fad or something

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12-20-2006, 03:16 AM	#2
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	So, Bill responded to the BS by getting an actual quote. Good for him. Time for a lot more posts (elsewhere) about a river in Egypt.

12-20-2006, 04:34 AM	#3
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	I sure hope 'we don't want the Blu-ray consumer to have a "lesser" experience' means lossless audio. Gary

12-20-2006, 02:37 PM	#6
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	Great news!

12-21-2006, 01:33 AM	#14
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	So combined with the news that even on the beloved Amazon, Superman Returnns on BD (even with no lossless audio) surpassed the HD DVD in sales rank (BD 512 HD DVD 612 when I looked), it must be a bit of a stark day for HD DVD supporters. I welcome a wait for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman Begins, and other unreleased titles if it means they come with PiP and LPCM audio...!

12-21-2006, 05:45 AM	#19
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Well, if Warner is gonna do LPCM (hopefully 24/48), then the film I want to see them do right is Happy Feet. That film is EYE-CANDY! It helps that it's funny too. fuad

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