New Line confirms Blu-ray exclusivity

[Armodka]

If this posted already- my bad

In a move that could put the final nail in the HD-DVD coffin, Warner Bros. has opted to go exclusive with Blu-ray for their high definition DVD releases. Warners was the last major studio who was releasing in both formats. WB explains the decision was made "in response to consumer demand" and that " "consumers have clearly chosen Blu-ray" - translated, that means their Blu-ray discs are selling better than their HD-DVD discs. They will continue to release discs in both formats until May 31st, after which they will move to Blu-ray (standard format DVDs will obviously continue to be released). In addition, New Line, the sister studio of Warners, will follow the Blu-ray suit (LOTR fans, get ready to plunk down some serious cash for a Blu-ray box set). So the big question is what does this mean for HD-DVD. Well with only Paramount and Universal as exclusives, it's not good news. Blu-ray now has Disney, Fox, Sony and WB/New Line. Paramount's exclusive deal runs through 2008, after which Toshiba may throw in the towel on HD-DVD. Thoughts? Feeling burned with your HD-DVD player? Thrilled your PS3 isn't stuck with a losing format? Strike back below...

http://www.joblo.com/wb-goes-all-blu-ray

yaaay

[Tru-way]

Give me the blade trilogy, and lotr..

I wonder if the guy that made all the New Line polls knew they were going to be blu-exclusive..hmmmm

[Minimejer05]

This is sweet stuff!! Long live Blu Ray!

[crazy25000]

LOTR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! w0000000000000000000000000000000000

[movies3]

lotr and i will be in heaven

[Damiesmallz]

Originally Posted by movies3

lotr and i will be in heaven

as will I, as will I

[quetzalcoatl]

Here we go.
News from Rdjam about New Line.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...68&postcount=7

[coolmilo]

Pinch me. I think I've died and gone to Blu-ray heaven. This is terrific news. What's next, Best Buy going Blu-ry exclusive?

[FruityOatyBar]

Imagine the extended editions of LOTR each on a single BD with all their bonus amterial on a second disc. Awesome!

[Jim L]

I think one article called this move the "tipping point," which it very well is.

I think we'll start to see a virtual landslide of pro-Blu-ray announcements starting at CES next week, then the big Apple convention later this month.

I wish I owned some Sony & Matsushita stock right now!

Also, LOTR is one of my favorite films. Can't wait.

[E_I]

Lord.of.the.rings.!:d :d :d

[Metalthrasher442]

Originally Posted by FruityOatyBar

Imagine the extended editions of LOTR each on a single BD with all their bonus amterial on a second disc. Awesome!

The box set is going to be so awesome!

[Moefiz]

New Line need to make good with Peter Jackson and have him come back to go over the LOTR triology one at a time and make this a must own title for every blu owner.

[RUR]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

New Line need to make good with Peter Jackson and have him come back to go over the LOTR triology one at a time and make this a must own title for every blu owner.

They kissed and made up a couple of weeks ago, thank God!

[BluFett]

One Ring to Rule Them All.

[BluSmoke]

Originally Posted by FruityOatyBar

Imagine the extended editions of LOTR each on a single BD with all their bonus amterial on a second disc. Awesome!

Umm, imagine the extended editions on 2 50gb discs for a total of 100gb for each movie, with a 35mbps VC-1 transfer and DTS MA 7.1 audio.

[frenchglen]

Yay! I'm picturing all the movies in the history of film where at the end someone cries out "The war's over! The war's over! The war's over!"

E.g. Matrix.

[haushausman]

Originally Posted by movies3

lotr and i will be in heaven

I swear to God if the Blu-rays LofRs aren't the Extended Editions I'll flip.

I hope they don't try a double dip... shits too expensive for that crap.

[BLu-Balls]

Originally Posted by BluFett

One Ring to Rule Them All.

+1

[ClaytonMG]

Originally Posted by haushausman

I swear to God if the Blu-rays LofRs aren't the Extended Editions I'll flip.

I hope they don't try a double dip... shits too expensive for that crap.

Actually, I think it'd be pretty sweet for them to have both the extended and theatrical editions on 1 disc via seemless branching. It'd be pretty nice to not have to switch the discs midway through.

Today has been very interesting as far as the format war is concerned. I am very curious to hear what Universal has to say about all of this as they don't really have any HD DVD's coming out after Feb and the titles between then and now are very limited.