We need more releases if the format is going to survive - Blu-ray Forum

lasse · 02-07-2008, 04:19 AM

We all know HD-DVD is dead, but waht's going on with Blu-ray? I find the movie releases on Blu-ray quite disappointing. The announcement of Warner Bros. was weak to say the least, MGM hasn't done any effort to release there titles on Blu-Ray...
I need more content !!! After spending all that money on a player and HD TV, I can't get the movies I want.
If this situation doesn't change I expect Blu-Ray to die, just like SACD did...
Even laserdisc got better support than this !

kiskiboy97 · 02-07-2008, 04:25 AM

GIve it time. Once all the studios are releasing content, HD DVD is completely out of the picture, and there are a few more players and HDTVs in people's homes, you'll see a surge in content.

alansaysstop · 02-07-2008, 04:28 AM

Relax. DVD was the same way when the format was starting off. I, on the other hand, think the releases so far this year have been great. I've bought at least one blu ray a week.

Chaka · 02-07-2008, 04:35 AM

as long as the new releases are available in blu-ray I don't think there is too much of a problem. Back catalogs are coming nicely so I have no complaints.

mystiksuicide · 02-07-2008, 04:39 AM

Low post and Doomsday scenario hmmmm.

Big Daddy · 02-07-2008, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lasse

We all know HD-DVD is dead, but waht's going on with Blu-ray? I find the movie releases on Blu-ray quite disappointing. The announcement of Warner Bros. was weak to say the least, MGM hasn't done any effort to release there titles on Blu-Ray...
I need more content !!! After spending all that money on a player and HD TV, I can't get the movies I want.
If this situation doesn't change I expect Blu-Ray to die, just like SACD did...
Even laserdisc got better support than this !

I bought the first generation top-of-the-line Sony DVD player (Sony DVP-S7000) in 1997 for $1,000. The only other company that made DVD players at that time was Toshiba. There were only about 15 to 20 DVD titles available and they were not anamorphic, but I did not care as I wanted the best home theater experience at that time. We have over 450 BD titles available. Be patient.

P.S. The DVD player still works and its picture quality is as good as some of the newer players.

jw · 02-07-2008, 04:45 AM

with all the effort, as far as time and remastering that goes into HD, A slow and steady pace is happy with me. The only problem with mass releases is studios know that there is only so much money available from peoples budgest to purchase movies, therefore if they released 100 titles at a time, alot of the lower interest titles would suffer and people just wouldnt buy them

crystal_sun · 02-07-2008, 04:45 AM

I have to agree...we need more releases...haven't been able to see anything worthwile from jan until march.

Mermen79 · 02-07-2008, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I bought the first generation top-of-the-line Sony DVD player (Sony DVP-S7000) in 1997 for $1,000. The only other company that made DVD players at that time was Toshiba. There were only about 15 to 20 DVD titles available and they were not anamorphic, but I did not care as I wanted the best home theater experience at that time. We have over 450 BD titles available. Be patient.

P.S. The DVD player still works and its picture quality is as good as some of the newer players.

You're that rich? Sigh.

Blu-Beard · 02-07-2008, 04:52 AM

HOGWASH I tell ya. dem damm derty Blew-wray dogz dun bamboozled me outta ma hard earned munny that i work hard fer. Now deRz no moovys, least nunz I like. I reckun we all git ARE torches an chase em of da mownten. blew-wrayz skeered uV fyre. dat'll lern um dagnabbit

Big Daddy · 02-07-2008, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djepic112

You're that rich? You make me sick.

I am not rich. I have been addicted to to high-end electronics for many years. The good news is that my wife has also caught the bug.

jw · 02-07-2008, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I am not rich. I have been addicted to to high-end electronics for many years. The good news is that my wife has also caught the bug.

When you care to give the wife the very best, give her blu

Blu As Hell · 02-07-2008, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

Low post and Doomsday scenario hmmmm.

Let me help you out with this one mystik...

Now that's better...a string section.

"COOOBRAAA!!!"

miokti · 02-07-2008, 05:02 AM

January and February are traditionally not great months for releases. It's after Christmas and retailers and studios know that a lot of us are broke from holiday shopping. Also, if any titles are projected to be released on January or February, they are usually hurried to make the holiday season.

I wouldn't say that the announced future releases are lame, you might find them lame, but I don't, and I don't hold that against you. We are all entitled to our own tastes. You might not like the releases, but I find them just fine. I don't think it's the end of the world just because find the releases unbearable.

workshed108 · 02-07-2008, 05:07 AM

I know most of you are going to flame away after I say this but I agree 100% that there is not enough Blu-ray releases, so much so that I am getting an Toshiba A3 and some HD DVDs

HD DVD may be not be around for much longer but I can't resist some of those titles and I truly don't think they will be on Blu-ray for a long time.

jw · 02-07-2008, 05:13 AM

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

Quote:

Originally Posted by workshed108

I know most of you are going to flame away after I say this but I agree 100% that there is not enough Blu-ray releases, so much so that I am getting an Toshiba A3 and some HD DVDs

HD DVD may be not be around for much longer but I can't resist some of those titles and I truly don't think they will be on Blu-ray for a long time.

why not get a a-30 or a-35...at least they are 1080p

Blu As Hell · 02-07-2008, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by workshed108

I know most of you are going to flame away
there is not enough Blu-ray releases, so much so that I am getting an Toshiba A3 and some HD DVDs

see post #13

"COOOBRAAA!!!"

lildawgryan · 02-07-2008, 05:19 AM

Its Quality not Quanity!!! Slow and steady wins the race!!!!!

workshed108 · 02-07-2008, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

why not get a a-30 or a-35...at least they are 1080p

A few reasons...

1. I want cheap as possible if I am going dual format
2. My buddy has an A2 that looks great (1080i)
3. I like the upscaling of the A2 and the A3 is supposed to be exact
4. I have a 1080p tv so I will let that deinterlace.

Unless I can get The Thing, Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, American Gangster, The Frighteners, Zodiac, Feast, Blades Of Glory, and Knocked Up on Blu-ray tommorow...I think I will be format neutral by the end of the week.

Hey, I just want the movies in High Definition.

diamondfoxxx · 02-07-2008, 05:20 AM

This news isn't encouraging either:

People Happy With DVD, Not Likely To Switch to Hi-Def, Says Study

Relatively few consumers are planning to make the transition from DVDs to high-definition HD DVD or Blu-ray, according to a survey by NPD Group. The researchers said that among owners of HDTV sets, seven out of 10 say they see no need to purchase high-definition players, maintaining that they are satisfied with the quality of their current players. "one of the main challenges for the next-generation" format, NPD Group senior entertainment industry analyst Russ Crupnick told Bloomberg News, "is you have a product out there that is pretty darn good in consumers' eyes."

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02-07-2008, 04:19 AM	#1
lasse Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:125 Blu-ray reviews:1	We need more releases if the format is going to survive We all know HD-DVD is dead, but waht's going on with Blu-ray? I find the movie releases on Blu-ray quite disappointing. The announcement of Warner Bros. was weak to say the least, MGM hasn't done any effort to release there titles on Blu-Ray... I need more content !!! After spending all that money on a player and HD TV, I can't get the movies I want. If this situation doesn't change I expect Blu-Ray to die, just like SACD did... Even laserdisc got better support than this !

02-07-2008, 04:25 AM	#2
kiskiboy97 Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	GIve it time. Once all the studios are releasing content, HD DVD is completely out of the picture, and there are a few more players and HDTVs in people's homes, you'll see a surge in content.

02-07-2008, 04:28 AM	#3
alansaysstop Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:102	Relax. DVD was the same way when the format was starting off. I, on the other hand, think the releases so far this year have been great. I've bought at least one blu ray a week.

02-07-2008, 04:35 AM	#4
Chaka Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Huntington Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	as long as the new releases are available in blu-ray I don't think there is too much of a problem. Back catalogs are coming nicely so I have no complaints.

02-07-2008, 04:39 AM	#5
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	Low post and Doomsday scenario hmmmm.

02-07-2008, 04:45 AM	#7
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	with all the effort, as far as time and remastering that goes into HD, A slow and steady pace is happy with me. The only problem with mass releases is studios know that there is only so much money available from peoples budgest to purchase movies, therefore if they released 100 titles at a time, alot of the lower interest titles would suffer and people just wouldnt buy them

02-07-2008, 04:45 AM	#8
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	I have to agree...we need more releases...haven't been able to see anything worthwile from jan until march.

02-07-2008, 04:52 AM	#10
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	HOGWASH I tell ya. dem damm derty Blew-wray dogz dun bamboozled me outta ma hard earned munny that i work hard fer. Now deRz no moovys, least nunz I like. I reckun we all git ARE torches an chase em of da mownten. blew-wrayz skeered uV fyre. dat'll lern um dagnabbit

02-07-2008, 05:02 AM	#14
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	January and February are traditionally not great months for releases. It's after Christmas and retailers and studios know that a lot of us are broke from holiday shopping. Also, if any titles are projected to be released on January or February, they are usually hurried to make the holiday season. I wouldn't say that the announced future releases are lame, you might find them lame, but I don't, and I don't hold that against you. We are all entitled to our own tastes. You might not like the releases, but I find them just fine. I don't think it's the end of the world just because find the releases unbearable.

02-07-2008, 05:07 AM	#15
workshed108 Member Member since:Jan 2008	I know most of you are going to flame away after I say this but I agree 100% that there is not enough Blu-ray releases, so much so that I am getting an Toshiba A3 and some HD DVDs HD DVD may be not be around for much longer but I can't resist some of those titles and I truly don't think they will be on Blu-ray for a long time.

02-07-2008, 05:19 AM	#18
lildawgryan Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	Its Quality not Quanity!!! Slow and steady wins the race!!!!!

02-07-2008, 05:20 AM	#20
diamondfoxxx Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Francisco Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews: 36	This news isn't encouraging either: People Happy With DVD, Not Likely To Switch to Hi-Def, Says Study Relatively few consumers are planning to make the transition from DVDs to high-definition HD DVD or Blu-ray, according to a survey by NPD Group. The researchers said that among owners of HDTV sets, seven out of 10 say they see no need to purchase high-definition players, maintaining that they are satisfied with the quality of their current players. "one of the main challenges for the next-generation" format, NPD Group senior entertainment industry analyst Russ Crupnick told Bloomberg News, "is you have a product out there that is pretty darn good in consumers' eyes."

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