The BBC to stay neutral in High def. war for time being. - Blu-ray Forum

Porfie · 01-13-2008, 10:43 PM

Since their Planet Earth on HD-DVD has sold better than the blu-ray version, the BBC plans to stay neutral for the time being. Oh well give it a few weeks and they will be completly blu.

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Site-Ne...Decisions/8765

bageleaterkkjji · 01-13-2008, 10:47 PM

ty oprah

CAB · 01-13-2008, 10:51 PM

Which makes so much sense since the HD DVD player sales are gonna skyrocket given their explosive performance during CES. Or was that implosive?

Porfie · 01-13-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

ty oprah

I prefer Madonna thanks though.

bageleaterkkjji · 01-13-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porfie

I prefer Madonna thanks though.

no i was really thanking oprah

Elandyll · 01-13-2008, 11:03 PM

I wonder if they realize that a portion (cant really say how much) of those sales were by mistake following the Oprah thing?
It happens probably all the time, e.g. last week, a colleague (who isn't ready to make th jump to HDTV in general) told me that he had to bring back HP5 to the store he bought it at as he didn't realize it was a HD DVD when he bought it, but thought it was a DVD.

Ah well, they'll go Blu Exclu eventually, no bother.

Stinkin Mushroom · 01-13-2008, 11:07 PM

can someone explain this oprah thing? i don't understand

Sylin · 01-13-2008, 11:19 PM

Didn't Oprah pimp the HD-DVD version? And hasn't it been out longer than the Blu-ray version? That might explain the disparity in sales. The good news is that they are still supporting Blu.

Come on, BBC... I'd really love to have US region-coded Blu-rays of Dr. Who, Robin Hood and Torchwood, among others. I really enjoy those shows.

That said, it's only a matter of time before they go 100% Blu. They won't have much choice given the market conditions, considering their decision to stay neutral is being determined by the sales of 1 title.

Porfie · 01-13-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

no i was really thanking oprah

Oh sorry i have been getting dissed lately so i was a bit on the defensive LOL

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 01-13-2008, 11:27 PM

The HD-DVD version only sold more copys because there wasn't alot else for DUD fans to buy.

Give it time, if things continue as they are ALL studios wont have much choice.

jorg · 01-13-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Ray_UK2007

The HD-DVD version only sold more copys because there wasn't alot else for DUD fans to buy.

Give it time, if things continue as they are ALL studios wont have much choice.

may will be the month it all end im predicting para and uni will at the same time follow warner

Seretur · 01-13-2008, 11:41 PM

Well, Oprah inadvertently pimped the HD DVD version, so I do understand BBC.

I also don't care, since they don't believe in lossless audio. I have yet to buy a single one of their releases.

Which is a shame, since I do adore their work.

Blu boy · 01-13-2008, 11:57 PM

i heard from another forum the only reason PE sold better on hd dud than blu is because people thought it was some sort of special dvd but most got returned and that is why they make those stupid overpriced combo discs is that true or just some fanboy making up FUD

Nerdkiller likes BD · 01-13-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Ray_UK2007

The HD-DVD version only sold more copys because there wasn't alot else for DUD fans to buy.

HA! True.

Clark Kent · 01-14-2008, 12:04 AM

For the most part PE on HD DVD has always sold better than the BD version, though lifetime sales got very close during the summer and fall until the recent Christmas explosion where the Oprah factor/mistake certainly helped the HD DVD version. I figured BBC would stay neutral solely because of PE. Warner only distributes their product. BBC is calling the shots on their own stuff.

jorg · 01-14-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu boy

i heard from another forum the only reason PE sold better on hd dud than blu is because people thought it was some sort of special dvd but most got returned and that is why they make those stupid overpriced combo discs is that true or just some fanboy making up FUD

its been observed from amazon reports and other sites such as that, that poeple are making that mistake all to comonly

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 01-14-2008, 12:16 AM

Wow what a great news for the DUD! Well actually its not even a news as nothing has change anywayz. I guess DUD just extended their life for another day. Nothing will prevent their final death.

mystiksuicide · 01-14-2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

ty oprah

I have never liked the beach.

crystal_sun · 01-14-2008, 12:57 AM

BBC is the last domino at the end...eventually, the downfall effect will hit them. It will happen.

If you give them a choice to ether pick HD-DVD or Blu-Ray and never be able to change back, then I'm sure they'll drop HD-DVD without hesitation.

Manco · 01-14-2008, 01:15 AM

When their profits on Planet Earth dry up they'll come begging us to buy the Blu-ray.

Whatever floats their boat.....

01-13-2008, 10:43 PM	#1
Porfie Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado Springs, CO	The BBC to stay neutral in High def. war for time being. Since their Planet Earth on HD-DVD has sold better than the blu-ray version, the BBC plans to stay neutral for the time being. Oh well give it a few weeks and they will be completly blu. http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Site-Ne...Decisions/8765 Last edited by Porfie; 01-13-2008 at 10:53 PM.

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01-13-2008, 10:47 PM	#2
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	ty oprah

01-13-2008, 10:51 PM	#3
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	Which makes so much sense since the HD DVD player sales are gonna skyrocket given their explosive performance during CES. Or was that implosive?

01-13-2008, 11:03 PM	#6
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	I wonder if they realize that a portion (cant really say how much) of those sales were by mistake following the Oprah thing? It happens probably all the time, e.g. last week, a colleague (who isn't ready to make th jump to HDTV in general) told me that he had to bring back HP5 to the store he bought it at as he didn't realize it was a HD DVD when he bought it, but thought it was a DVD. Ah well, they'll go Blu Exclu eventually, no bother.

01-13-2008, 11:07 PM	#7
Stinkin Mushroom Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Belgium Blu-ray collection:3	can someone explain this oprah thing? i don't understand

01-13-2008, 11:19 PM	#8
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	Didn't Oprah pimp the HD-DVD version? And hasn't it been out longer than the Blu-ray version? That might explain the disparity in sales. The good news is that they are still supporting Blu. Come on, BBC... I'd really love to have US region-coded Blu-rays of Dr. Who, Robin Hood and Torchwood, among others. I really enjoy those shows. That said, it's only a matter of time before they go 100% Blu. They won't have much choice given the market conditions, considering their decision to stay neutral is being determined by the sales of 1 title.

01-13-2008, 11:27 PM	#10
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	The HD-DVD version only sold more copys because there wasn't alot else for DUD fans to buy. Give it time, if things continue as they are ALL studios wont have much choice.

01-13-2008, 11:41 PM	#12
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Well, Oprah inadvertently pimped the HD DVD version, so I do understand BBC. I also don't care, since they don't believe in lossless audio. I have yet to buy a single one of their releases. Which is a shame, since I do adore their work.

01-13-2008, 11:57 PM	#13
Blu boy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois, USA PSNetwork ID: bigredsc Blu-ray collection:20	i heard from another forum the only reason PE sold better on hd dud than blu is because people thought it was some sort of special dvd but most got returned and that is why they make those stupid overpriced combo discs is that true or just some fanboy making up FUD

01-14-2008, 12:04 AM	#15
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	For the most part PE on HD DVD has always sold better than the BD version, though lifetime sales got very close during the summer and fall until the recent Christmas explosion where the Oprah factor/mistake certainly helped the HD DVD version. I figured BBC would stay neutral solely because of PE. Warner only distributes their product. BBC is calling the shots on their own stuff.

01-14-2008, 12:16 AM	#17
PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA, USA	Wow what a great news for the DUD! Well actually its not even a news as nothing has change anywayz. I guess DUD just extended their life for another day. Nothing will prevent their final death.

01-14-2008, 12:57 AM	#19
crystal_sun Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:13	BBC is the last domino at the end...eventually, the downfall effect will hit them. It will happen. If you give them a choice to ether pick HD-DVD or Blu-Ray and never be able to change back, then I'm sure they'll drop HD-DVD without hesitation.

01-14-2008, 01:15 AM	#20
Manco Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Tucumcari	When their profits on Planet Earth dry up they'll come begging us to buy the Blu-ray. Whatever floats their boat.....

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