Is Blades of Glory getting advertised? - Blu-ray Forum

CptGreedle · 08-23-2007, 03:45 PM

With the recent news of Paramount going HD-DVD exclusive, and the official pulling of all unreleased Blu-ray discs followed by the sudden stop in existing titles... I would expect more HD-DVD promotions.
And yet, despite all the publicity, I have heard nothing from Paramount in regards to ads for HD-DVDs.
In fact, the most recent one that was suppose to be dual released, Blades of Glory, is now HD-DVD exclusive and yet, every advertisement I have seen for it, whether it be in a magazine, online, or on TV, does NOT advertise it on HD-DVD.
Every 300 commercial I saw mentioned Blu-ray and HD-DVD as well as DVD, but so far, Blades of glory is only advertised as being on "DVD".
Is it just me or maybe Paramount is trying to play down the change?

statikcat · 08-23-2007, 03:55 PM

Nah I just think the deal happened too fast.

red_5ive · 08-23-2007, 03:57 PM

Interesting, I just checked my blockbuster online rental queue, and BOG is still listed to release next week on blu-ray.

Edit: Just checked my queue (Sat 8/25), and looks like blockbuster finally yanked it.

Mr.Neutral · 08-23-2007, 03:58 PM

Was this movie any good? I haven't seen it yet.

CptGreedle · 08-23-2007, 04:07 PM

It was funny. Nothing I would kill to own in HD, but at least worth a DVD rental.

groovyone · 08-23-2007, 04:44 PM

I saw the old commercial on TV last night, but tehy lopped of the last few seconds where it said "Also available on BluRay and HD DVD". Instead it just ended abruptly after DVD.

Blus Brother · 08-23-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Neutral

Was this movie any good? I haven't seen it yet.

I thought is was lame - dont even want to rent it - Talledega was 3 times as good, and that movie was just ok. Definitely dont compare it to SUPERBAD! Hilarious

that guy steveee · 08-23-2007, 05:04 PM

So is it still coming to blu ray?

blackhawktraffic · 08-23-2007, 05:38 PM

Target has No mention of any High Def version in its AD.

Amon37 · 08-23-2007, 05:40 PM

All the commercials I saw the past 2 days only say "Coming to DVD"

E-Dogg · 08-23-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by that guy steveee

So is it still coming to blu ray?

Not as long as Paramount remains exclusive to HD-DVD.

kaliraver · 08-23-2007, 05:47 PM

I use to see the commercial that said it was coming to Blu-Ray and HD-DVD and now all I see is the one advertising it for DVD.

i8abercrombie92 · 08-23-2007, 09:27 PM

This gets me thinking has this deal been in the works for awhile with Paramount? Why would they cancel all the pre-orders for this movie like they did with mine. I know they had to have made this on Blu-Ray now are they just going to destroy all their Blu-Ray copies that the company made?

BigB88 · 08-23-2007, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i8abercrombie92

This gets me thinking has this deal been in the works for awhile with Paramount? Why would they cancel all the pre-orders for this movie like they did with mine. I know they had to have made this on Blu-Ray now are they just going to destroy all their Blu-Ray copies that the company made?

Yep.

ReduxInflux · 08-23-2007, 09:32 PM

destroy them or keep them shelved somewhere so they can release it on blu when they've returned from their soul searching journey...they are the prodigal son.

dialog_gvf · 08-23-2007, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i8abercrombie92

This gets me thinking has this deal been in the works for awhile with Paramount? Why would they cancel all the pre-orders for this movie like they did with mine. I know they had to have made this on Blu-Ray now are they just going to destroy all their Blu-Ray copies that the company made?

If it had been coming for a while, the exec would have quietly requested the advertising be reworded "Coming on DVD and high definition".

As it stands, they perpetrated false advertising.

Gary

jw · 08-23-2007, 09:35 PM

I preordered it through Columbia House and they have since cancelled the item # but my order is still active....I was thinking since I have had had my Columbia House account I have bought over 10,000.00 worth of DVDs from them in over the last 4 years, but as of the last year, I havent purchased as much because the retail stores have had the dvds at around the 13-14 mark and I dont have to wait for them, So i figured if they cancel my preorder, I am going to write a letter and cancel my membership and slate the decision based on them not having the movies I want anymore.
This may not do much, but at least a retailer will have my opinion and know they have lost a customer over this.

EvanX · 08-23-2007, 09:36 PM

I saw a TV ad yesterday and it just said "Coming to DVD".

jw · 08-23-2007, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

If it had been coming for a while, the exec would have quietly requested the advertising be reworded "Coming on DVD and high definition".

As it stands, they perpetrated false advertising.

Gary

I am sure they wanted to keep the buzz going for blu ray in case the deal fell through

atomik kinder · 08-24-2007, 01:59 AM

So far the DVD version of Blades of Glory isn't doing that well on Amazon. The Spider-Man Blu-ray Trillogy is way ahead of it! I don't think Blades is going to do ANYTHING for HD DVD!

08-23-2007, 03:45 PM	#1
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Is Blades of Glory getting advertised? With the recent news of Paramount going HD-DVD exclusive, and the official pulling of all unreleased Blu-ray discs followed by the sudden stop in existing titles... I would expect more HD-DVD promotions. And yet, despite all the publicity, I have heard nothing from Paramount in regards to ads for HD-DVDs. In fact, the most recent one that was suppose to be dual released, Blades of Glory, is now HD-DVD exclusive and yet, every advertisement I have seen for it, whether it be in a magazine, online, or on TV, does NOT advertise it on HD-DVD. Every 300 commercial I saw mentioned Blu-ray and HD-DVD as well as DVD, but so far, Blades of glory is only advertised as being on "DVD". Is it just me or maybe Paramount is trying to play down the change?

08-23-2007, 03:57 PM	#3
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:364 Blu-ray collection:996 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Interesting, I just checked my blockbuster online rental queue, and BOG is still listed to release next week on blu-ray. Edit: Just checked my queue (Sat 8/25), and looks like blockbuster finally yanked it. Last edited by red_5ive; 08-26-2007 at 04:23 AM.

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08-23-2007, 03:55 PM	#2
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	Nah I just think the deal happened too fast.

08-23-2007, 03:58 PM	#4
Mr.Neutral Banned Member since:Aug 2007	Was this movie any good? I haven't seen it yet.

08-23-2007, 04:07 PM	#5
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	It was funny. Nothing I would kill to own in HD, but at least worth a DVD rental.

08-23-2007, 04:44 PM	#6
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	I saw the old commercial on TV last night, but tehy lopped of the last few seconds where it said "Also available on BluRay and HD DVD". Instead it just ended abruptly after DVD.

08-23-2007, 05:04 PM	#8
that guy steveee Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	So is it still coming to blu ray?

08-23-2007, 05:38 PM	#9
blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	Target has No mention of any High Def version in its AD.

08-23-2007, 05:40 PM	#10
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	All the commercials I saw the past 2 days only say "Coming to DVD"

08-23-2007, 05:47 PM	#12
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	I use to see the commercial that said it was coming to Blu-Ray and HD-DVD and now all I see is the one advertising it for DVD.

08-23-2007, 09:27 PM	#13
i8abercrombie92 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:721 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:160	This gets me thinking has this deal been in the works for awhile with Paramount? Why would they cancel all the pre-orders for this movie like they did with mine. I know they had to have made this on Blu-Ray now are they just going to destroy all their Blu-Ray copies that the company made?

08-23-2007, 09:32 PM	#15
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	destroy them or keep them shelved somewhere so they can release it on blu when they've returned from their soul searching journey...they are the prodigal son.

08-23-2007, 09:35 PM	#17
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I preordered it through Columbia House and they have since cancelled the item # but my order is still active....I was thinking since I have had had my Columbia House account I have bought over 10,000.00 worth of DVDs from them in over the last 4 years, but as of the last year, I havent purchased as much because the retail stores have had the dvds at around the 13-14 mark and I dont have to wait for them, So i figured if they cancel my preorder, I am going to write a letter and cancel my membership and slate the decision based on them not having the movies I want anymore. This may not do much, but at least a retailer will have my opinion and know they have lost a customer over this.

08-23-2007, 09:36 PM	#18
EvanX Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:47	I saw a TV ad yesterday and it just said "Coming to DVD".

08-24-2007, 01:59 AM	#20
atomik kinder Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Omaha NE 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	So far the DVD version of Blades of Glory isn't doing that well on Amazon. The Spider-Man Blu-ray Trillogy is way ahead of it! I don't think Blades is going to do ANYTHING for HD DVD!

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