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HDTV1080P · 08-29-2007, 03:44 PM

According to this article since Paramount is HD-DVD exclusive now there is now more HDTV titles on the HD-DVD format compared to the BLU-RAY format.

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“Discontinued Paramount and DreamWorks titles account for just over 11% of all domestic Blu-ray releases, leaving 257 Blu-ray titles in active release as of Aug. 28, according to data from The DVD Release Report. There are 279 HD DVDs available to consumers, giving that format the edge in title count for the first time since Blu-ray began to dominate at the turn of the new year.”

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/index.cfm?sec_id=2&newsid=11104

JTK · 08-29-2007, 03:45 PM

And they're still losing in sales by a good 2-1 margin.

Smackos · 08-29-2007, 03:47 PM

hmmnn... I don't think that's taking into account all the releases coming by the end of this year.. I mean.. damn even Fox are kicking out at least 30 films by themselves before Christmas. Besides which..and I don't mean this out of spite because of paramount going exclusive but it's Quality not Quantity that matters most.. and the majority of Blu-rays titles are big hitters while I don't think the same can be said for a lot of Universals catalogue releases so far.

Maximus · 08-29-2007, 03:48 PM

I think by the end of the year the balance will have been addressed.

Remember we have seen just a fraction of what the BDA are planning. It is definitely a sure-fire bet that we will hear more at IFA.

Tomorrow at 16:00-17:00 European time. About 10am ET for anyone wondering.

jw · 08-29-2007, 03:49 PM

They may have more titles, but we more titles that people want and that sell.
Have you ever looked at the blu vs red sction in your local target/circuit city? HD DVD is WELL Stocked and Blu Ray is almost empty always.

HD Rider · 08-29-2007, 03:49 PM

You people stuck on 2:1 sound like a bunch of babies..its like your argument that have against the HD folks..and its weak at that

dialog_gvf · 08-29-2007, 03:49 PM

Did they pull the Blu-ray releases off the shelf?

"Available to consumers" doesn't actually mean available to consumers, but rather "will be available to consumers at some later date when the titles get sold out, but we're pretending nothing new comes out"

Maximus · 08-29-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Rider

You people stuck on 2:1 sound like a bunch of babies..its like your argument that have against the HD folks..and its weak at that

Wow, where did this troll come from ?

groovyone · 08-29-2007, 03:50 PM

If you add up the PQ scores of those movies I bet BD is waaaay in the lead. All those 3 or less HD DVD releases....

groovyone · 08-29-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Rider

You people stuck on 2:1 sound like a bunch of babies..its like your argument that have against the HD folks..and its weak at that

What's your argument? Cheap Players?

Smackos · 08-29-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I think by the end of the year the balance will have been addressed.

Remember we have seen just a fraction of what the BDA are planning. It is definitely a sure-fire bet that we will hear more at IFA.

Tomorrow at 16:00-17:00 European time. About 10am ET for anyone wondering.

Thanks for that mate...was wondering when that was starting. Does anyone know of any media coverage that will be atending so I can stay glued to my screen and follow all the announcements...?

JTK · 08-29-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Wow, where did this troll come from ?

They've gotten quite brazen and blatant since the Paramount news.

dialog_gvf · 08-29-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Rider

You people stuck on 2:1 sound like a bunch of babies..its like your argument that have against the HD folks..and its weak at that

I'm not sure how consistently beating the competitor by 2:1 is a weak argument for claiming a lead in the format wars.

It seems whatever small advantage HD DVD has or gets is trumpetted as vital to the success of HDM. That's weak.

Gary

P.S. Has the Paramount move changed your mind about getting a PS/3?

Maximus · 08-29-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Smackos

Thanks for that mate...was wondering when that was starting. Does anyone know of any media coverage that will be atending so I can stay glued to my screen and follow all the announcements...?

I think Blu-ray.com will be in attendance.

Other than that, the usual places, Engadget, Ars, Reghardware.

Smackos · 08-29-2007, 03:54 PM

Thanks mate.. oh and while I remember.. you lot were ROBBED of a penalty against Man U the other day..! Still.. play like that the rest of the season and you'll do fine..

bryaaaant · 08-29-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

I'm not sure how consistently beating the competitor by 2:1 is a weak argument for claiming a lead in the format wars.PS/3?

lol i think what he considers strong is having a $199 crappy player.

yeah right. i'd rather buy myself a nice upconverting dvd player..

Balquin · 08-29-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Smackos

So please.. pray tell.. is your arguement then? Ignore all reason and logic and follow the rest of the sheep over at AVMS? How's it weak when it's factually based and the biggest single decider who's "winning" and who's "loosing"..

I find it humorous that at a site called "bluray.com" has people from the red camp coming in and being trolls. What, they don't have a good resource for themselves to gloat over how they are going to lose? LOL This is a BD site! If you love red so much, find some place else to go! Cause really, if you like to go to both, that's what AVS is for.

Maximus · 08-29-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Smackos

Thanks mate.. oh and while I remember.. you lot were ROBBED of a penalty against Man U the other day..! Still.. play like that the rest of the season and you'll do fine..

Don't get me started...

lch · 08-29-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bryaaaant

lol i think what he considers strong is having a $199 crappy player.

yeah right. i'd rather buy myself a nice upconverting dvd player..

errr..., i don't think we even need to.
our blu-ray player especially ps3 upconvert dvd even better than most upconverting dvd player.

Mr.Neutral · 08-29-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

And they're still losing in sales by a good 2-1 margin.

This comment really has no relation to the number of titles though. Sales are really going to be driven mainly by the number of potential customers first and then titles second.

The only way the margine would change is if HD DVD got more players on the market.

08-29-2007, 03:44 PM	#1
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	article: The Hd-dvd Format Now Has More Titles Then The Blu-ray Format According to this article since Paramount is HD-DVD exclusive now there is now more HDTV titles on the HD-DVD format compared to the BLU-RAY format. Quote “Discontinued Paramount and DreamWorks titles account for just over 11% of all domestic Blu-ray releases, leaving 257 Blu-ray titles in active release as of Aug. 28, according to data from The DVD Release Report. There are 279 HD DVDs available to consumers, giving that format the edge in title count for the first time since Blu-ray began to dominate at the turn of the new year.” http://www.homemediamagazine.com/index.cfm?sec_id=2&newsid=11104

08-29-2007, 03:54 PM	#15
Smackos Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:149 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Thanks mate.. oh and while I remember.. you lot were ROBBED of a penalty against Man U the other day..! Still.. play like that the rest of the season and you'll do fine.. Last edited by Smackos; 08-29-2007 at 04:00 PM. Reason: Actually no.. I'm not wasting my breath on comments like those..

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08-29-2007, 03:45 PM	#2
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	And they're still losing in sales by a good 2-1 margin.

08-29-2007, 03:47 PM	#3
Smackos Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:149 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	hmmnn... I don't think that's taking into account all the releases coming by the end of this year.. I mean.. damn even Fox are kicking out at least 30 films by themselves before Christmas. Besides which..and I don't mean this out of spite because of paramount going exclusive but it's Quality not Quantity that matters most.. and the majority of Blu-rays titles are big hitters while I don't think the same can be said for a lot of Universals catalogue releases so far.

08-29-2007, 03:48 PM	#4
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	I think by the end of the year the balance will have been addressed. Remember we have seen just a fraction of what the BDA are planning. It is definitely a sure-fire bet that we will hear more at IFA. Tomorrow at 16:00-17:00 European time. About 10am ET for anyone wondering.

08-29-2007, 03:49 PM	#5
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	They may have more titles, but we more titles that people want and that sell. Have you ever looked at the blu vs red sction in your local target/circuit city? HD DVD is WELL Stocked and Blu Ray is almost empty always.

08-29-2007, 03:49 PM	#6
HD Rider Banned Member since:Aug 2007	You people stuck on 2:1 sound like a bunch of babies..its like your argument that have against the HD folks..and its weak at that

08-29-2007, 03:49 PM	#7
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Did they pull the Blu-ray releases off the shelf? "Available to consumers" doesn't actually mean available to consumers, but rather "will be available to consumers at some later date when the titles get sold out, but we're pretending nothing new comes out"

08-29-2007, 03:50 PM	#9
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	If you add up the PQ scores of those movies I bet BD is waaaay in the lead. All those 3 or less HD DVD releases....

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