Disney could land the final blow with...

[AikonEnt]

High School Musical 2 (and the first as well come to think of it). Now these are not films I would ever even consider watching, just thinking about the prospect makes me feel nauseous But the younger types seem to go mad over them and if it was marketed correctly (say a link to downloadable content for Singstar on the PS3) they would shift them by the truck load. Parents would want to buy the films to keep the sprogs happy. And as it's Disney and only available on Blu-ray () it should also help the sales of Blu-ray players too (both stand alone and more likely the PS3).

Just think about it. Forget about your Transformers, Star Wars, Lord Of the Rings, Alien etc. It could be High School Musical that finally lands the killer blow in the format war. A bunch of people poncing about singing, how embarrassing would that be for HD-DVD

[The Big Blue]

I will watch HSM...

if it manages to kill off HD DVD.

Now I've really got myself between a rock and a hard place.

[Blu Titan]

If it kills one HD DVD I am buying it. One of the girls from the movie is pretty nice

[phelps]

I HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SO I DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be buying. BTW it is not that bad, not great, but not bad.

[Lucifuge]

The true BD juggernaut for Disney would be The Lion King. It would be beyond huge. But if HS Musical 2 does it too, rock on.

[mwatcher]

But would young ones really care if this type of movie was available on BD or not?

[Storm]

Forget about your Transformers, Star Wars,

If you continue to mention Star Wars.........DUCK!

[AikonEnt]

Originally Posted by Storm

If you continue to mention Star Wars.........DUCK!

Well it has to be coming at some point. Cash strapped George isn't going to let the chance of making more money from the SW saga pass him by.

[greekjgg]

Originally Posted by Lucifuge

The true BD juggernaut for Disney would be The Lion King. It would be beyond huge. But if HS Musical 2 does it too, rock on.

Lion King would do well, but I think you would see Toy Story, Incredibles and Nemo all three out do Lion King.

HSM 2 is the modern day Grease which appeals to the female base. I don't see it going over great on blu, on SD it will crush.

[rjg]

I wonder if their is going to be an easter egg in this one !!!!!

[Mericalis]

Originally Posted by Lucifuge

The true BD juggernaut for Disney would be The Lion King.

I agree on this one...if Disney pulled out all their big guns, families would really think about going Blu-ray. However, I'm actually glad they haven't done so yet because:

1. They are doing an excellent job on their PQ/SQ and that quality is BY FAR the best I've seen on any HD format (I've seen the blockbusters of HD DVD at a friend's home).

2. My wallet could use a breather every now and again.

But I still agree with you.

[supersix4]

I would have to wait to see the old school classics on blu-ray pan,lion king, those types of animated movies might not transfer well... It'll be intresting though..

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by AikonEnt

Well it has to be coming at some point. Cash strapped George isn't going to let the chance of making more money from the SW saga pass him by.

well, he has the rights and he doesn't like to pass up a dime, so I wouldn't be shocked if SW came out if he put it on hd dvd too. however, his friendship w/spielberg could change his mind about hd dud.

[savage1984]

I'm sure they'll do a great job on the old animated features. They haven't let us down yet.

[Lucifuge]

Originally Posted by Mericalis

2. My wallet could use a breather every now and again.

You ain't kidding!

[Elandyll]

The exclusive format-killers I see potentially coming (or coming for sure) are HSM1&2 (it is simply amazingly popular with kids), The Lion King, Nemo, Star Wars (if only Fox would/Lucas would decide), The Incredibles, Avatar (2008/2009), Alitta (2009), Alien Quadrilogy. There are definitely others, those are the top of my head.

What I find interesting is that, considering the interest raised, TF was HD DVD's one killer app for 2007 and it failed to even take a lead for a week (for the global HD disc market, in terms of total HD DVD discs vs total Blu Ray discs sold)...

[E-Dogg]

Originally Posted by phelps

I HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SO I DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be buying. BTW it is not that bad, not great, but not bad.

I have a 6 year old so I have no choice either. I am glad I am not the only one that has to suffer through this film lol.

[WickyWoo]

You could always try to introduce them to good musicals....

[greekjgg]

Originally Posted by E-Dogg

I have a 6 year old so I have no choice either. I am glad I am not the only one that has to suffer through this film lol.

You do have a choice, buy it on SD and let her watch it in the other room and save yourself $15.

This title doesn't appeal to mommy and daddy like Cars or Incredibles would, so unless your have mulitple blu units, why waist the money. Let them watch it upstairs again and again like their gonna want to.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by greekjgg

You do have a choice, buy it on SD and let her watch it in the other room and save yourself $15.

This title doesn't appeal to mommy and daddy like Cars or Incredibles would, so unless your have mulitple blu units, why waist the money. Let them watch it upstairs again and again like their gonna want to.

uh....you can bet a brand new disney dvd release is going to be at least 19.99 in most places, you can find the BD at probably wm or amazon for 24.99, so why not just pony up an extra 5 and support the format. after all warner is watching.