HD DVD to Launch Online Shopping Feature - Blu-ray Forum

MrVandelay · 10-03-2007, 08:08 AM

Anyone Read this news article from AP?

http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D8S1JTL80.html

Looks like HD DVD group is going to offer their format as a 'sellers' marketplace. Think it will catch on?

w_tanoto · 10-03-2007, 08:12 AM

no way it will catch on. even I rarely use PSN shopping.

andyparhelia · 10-03-2007, 08:15 AM

It's such an awful idea. Whats wrong with just watching and enjoying a movie? Hands up who really has the urge to buy semi-relevant film paraphernalia when the movie is over. Not me.

gand41f · 10-03-2007, 08:19 AM

Meh. Not interested.

And this thread should be moved to the off-topic section.

enjoy
gandalf

richard lichtenfelt · 10-03-2007, 08:34 AM

That movies gonna sell like 274 copies.

simcal · 10-03-2007, 08:38 AM

well I like the idea that you can buy the twelve rolls of toilet paper from the online store, because this whole idea is a big steaming pile of sh*$.

"Evan Almighty," to be released Oct. 9, will contain a simple Web browser that connects to Universal's online store, which will be offering products vaguely related to the movie. Previews of the site featured toilet paper made of recycled materials - 12 rolls for $14 - and a rain barrel for $135 (the movie is a retelling of the story of Noah's Ark). The products offered may change by the time the disc goes on sale."

Or even better can you imagine how annoying this wonderful idea would be

"The original plan was to have little tags pop up while the movie was playing, offering the opportunity to, for instance, add to the shopping cart the sunglasses that an actor was wearing, said Kevin Collins, Microsoft's "director of HD DVD evangelism."

lch · 10-03-2007, 08:54 AM

wow, toilet paper sure cost alot these day

stringent · 10-03-2007, 10:03 AM

Not worth it. Silly feature IMO, BUT it could help impulse buys. Imagine you set up an account. You see and ad for say a film, you think ohh thats good, then it flashes up, press 1 to buy now and get it delivered. Press 1, few days later boom film arrives on your door mat.

lokus · 10-03-2007, 10:42 AM

The only thing that would entice me to buy anything would be An Inconvenient Truth or The 11th Hour. Was Evan Almighty even good in comparison to Bruce Almighty?

Rob71 · 10-03-2007, 10:55 AM

How long till the put commercial breaks in your movies?

gand41f · 10-03-2007, 11:18 AM

Seriously, if the toilet paper was the first item mentioned in their press release, their PR director should be fired. I don't think I've ever seen anyone walking around with a bigger "kick me" sign on their back....

enjoy
gandalf

w_tanoto · 10-03-2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob71

How long till the put commercial breaks in your movies?

the simpsons did. not really

10-03-2007, 08:08 AM	#1
MrVandelay Junior Member Member since:Dec 2006	HD DVD to Launch Online Shopping Feature Anyone Read this news article from AP? http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D8S1JTL80.html Looks like HD DVD group is going to offer their format as a 'sellers' marketplace. Think it will catch on?

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10-03-2007, 08:12 AM	#2
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	no way it will catch on. even I rarely use PSN shopping.

10-03-2007, 08:15 AM	#3
andyparhelia Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Dublin, Ireland Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:492 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's such an awful idea. Whats wrong with just watching and enjoying a movie? Hands up who really has the urge to buy semi-relevant film paraphernalia when the movie is over. Not me.

10-03-2007, 08:19 AM	#4
gand41f Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:San Jose, California	Meh. Not interested. And this thread should be moved to the off-topic section. enjoy gandalf

10-03-2007, 08:34 AM	#5
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	That movies gonna sell like 274 copies.

10-03-2007, 08:38 AM	#6
simcal Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:El Cajon Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:499	well I like the idea that you can buy the twelve rolls of toilet paper from the online store, because this whole idea is a big steaming pile of sh*$. "Evan Almighty," to be released Oct. 9, will contain a simple Web browser that connects to Universal's online store, which will be offering products vaguely related to the movie. Previews of the site featured toilet paper made of recycled materials - 12 rolls for $14 - and a rain barrel for $135 (the movie is a retelling of the story of Noah's Ark). The products offered may change by the time the disc goes on sale." Or even better can you imagine how annoying this wonderful idea would be "The original plan was to have little tags pop up while the movie was playing, offering the opportunity to, for instance, add to the shopping cart the sunglasses that an actor was wearing, said Kevin Collins, Microsoft's "director of HD DVD evangelism."

10-03-2007, 08:54 AM	#7
lch Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:813 Blu-ray reviews:1	wow, toilet paper sure cost alot these day

10-03-2007, 10:03 AM	#8
stringent Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:UK	Not worth it. Silly feature IMO, BUT it could help impulse buys. Imagine you set up an account. You see and ad for say a film, you think ohh thats good, then it flashes up, press 1 to buy now and get it delivered. Press 1, few days later boom film arrives on your door mat.

10-03-2007, 10:42 AM	#9
lokus Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Marlton, NJ Blu-ray collection:72	The only thing that would entice me to buy anything would be An Inconvenient Truth or The 11th Hour. Was Evan Almighty even good in comparison to Bruce Almighty?

10-03-2007, 10:55 AM	#10
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	How long till the put commercial breaks in your movies?

10-03-2007, 11:18 AM	#11
gand41f Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:San Jose, California	Seriously, if the toilet paper was the first item mentioned in their press release, their PR director should be fired. I don't think I've ever seen anyone walking around with a bigger "kick me" sign on their back.... enjoy gandalf

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