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BlurayManiac · 02-26-2008, 04:36 PM

why do you guys think that paramount and universal are not announcing any titles for blu-ray release yet

bkbluray · 02-26-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BlurayManiac

why do you guys think that paramount and universal are not announcing any titles for blu-ray release yet

They're probably waiting to announce until they can put some movies on the shelves within a few weeks (Bourne perhaps?).

Scorxpion · 02-26-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BlurayManiac

why do you guys think that paramount and universal are not announcing any titles for blu-ray release yet

Hey where have you been lately,there will be Blood coming to Blu-ray exclusive and HD-DVD is from history...

Be patient we are waiting the announcement soon.As many here said Paramount can beback sooner whereas Universal needs a little time,Dont forget an important factor Universal needs to revise their authoring titles from begining and not only a crap copy from HD-DVD

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Look at the news on the front page

JJ · 02-26-2008, 04:48 PM

Patience. In due time.

quaylie · 02-26-2008, 04:50 PM

Paramount should be in full swing probably by the end of March...woohoo!

PIHB · 02-26-2008, 04:51 PM

im sure it takes time to make the move to exclusitivity. (pressing stations, packaging, discs, audio encoding, etc..)

Elandyll · 02-26-2008, 05:08 PM

I have the feeling that they were taken aback by Toshiba anouncing HD DVD 's demise earlier than they anticipated.

Not that they thought the format was going to win at this point, but something tells me they were hoping to be able to prepare for Neutrality before closing shop on HD DVD (to be able to sell exisitng stocks that is).

Now they have to rapidly prepare to switch lines from HD DVD to Bluy Ray, get started on encodes on films that were supposedly HD DVD only, etc. (e.g. Cloverfield, There will be Blood and co).
Me think they are only waiting to be able to get out a full release slate for the most awaited titles.
Wouldn't surprise me to have by the end of March a list including There will be..., Beowulf, Cloverfield, and of course TF, Shrek3 (yuck) and the Bournes (yay!).

Chau808 · 02-26-2008, 05:15 PM

From what I've read, Paramount's waiting to see if Toshiba will want some of their $150 million payoff money back if Paramount releases on Blu-ray before the 18 months is up. The contract was also mentioned as the reason Paramount was willing to stick with HD DVD even after the Warner announcement and HD DVD's dismal 4th quarter sales. I don't know if this is true or not so take it with 150 million grains of salt.

Seabass · 02-26-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BlurayManiac

why do you guys think that paramount and universal are not announcing any titles for blu-ray release yet

Paramount is suppose to make release announcements on March 4.

Edit: Still not sure if BD titles will be announced but eventually BD movies will be released.

kingofgrills · 02-26-2008, 05:41 PM

Patience. Paramount and Universal were not prepared for Toshiba's announcement. It typically takes several months to have a movie prepared, configured and ready for release on media. In this case, at least the HD mastering work and surround sound codecs would already be prepared for the planned HD-DVD versions. It still would take a bit work to change the processing, artwork and manufacturing over to Blu-ray.

JimPullan · 02-26-2008, 05:49 PM

At first I thought Bluraymaniac was confuzed about the spelling of confused. I'm glad I read on

[Jim]

spam.curitiba · 02-26-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BlurayManiac

why do you guys think that paramount and universal are not announcing any titles for blu-ray release yet

are you serious? another one of these questions? Give them time...they will announce them...it isn't like they have anything coming out here in the next month that is worthwhile...

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 02-26-2008, 06:17 PM

I think it's just a matter of time.. and we all need to be patient.

frank_t · 02-26-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BlurayManiac

why do you guys think that paramount and universal are not announcing any titles for blu-ray release yet

i suspect the rapid collapse of HD-DVD took EVERYONE by surprise. that left paramount an uni with having to scramble to at least voice support without any firm plans.

Chau808 · 02-26-2008, 11:52 PM

http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssC...51290220080227

DreamWorks waiting for cue from Toshiba on Blu-ray

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"It might mean they'll lose the opportunity to sell 'Bee Movie' on Blu-ray, although the market for Blu-ray is still pretty small and the offset is that they'd get money from Toshiba, which may in fact be more."

We may have to wait 'til Christmas if Toshiba wants to hold them to the contract.

Right from the horse's mouth:

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"As you know, we have been well-compensated for our support." - DreamWorks Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg

HD DVD fanboys like to dispute the Paramount/DW payoffs, but there it is in black and white from the studio's head.

Anthony P · 02-27-2008, 02:26 AM

like Chau808 pointed out with Dreamworks comments there is not only the obvious logistical issues but all the studios supporting HD DVD also tend to have some kind of contractual attachment to HD DVD with Toshiba and so they might want to see those ramifications before going full throttle.

For exampe the "rumour" was that Paramount got 50M and PW 100M to go HD DVD exclusive. That it was not a lump sum but discussed as promotional payments over the life of the contract and that there is an opt out clause with penalties for the studio.

If this is true, then we could be in a dilemma if Paramount announces BD support do they have to pay the penalty? does Toshiba still need to pay the remainder even though they called it quits?

My guess is that the former HD DVD studios are cutting back on HD DVD (have you seen the DVD adds from them? not only is HD DVD not mentioned but the ones I saw don't even show it) while starting and working on BD, but will wait until the legal implications are known before making formal announcements so that they don't affect the legal issues.

Zipzap713 · 02-27-2008, 02:51 AM

I think their waiting till they have the conversion from film to BD is actually done until they announce. Or they'll be sly like Paramount has been recently and have the movies just appear on the shelves. Just like magic!

RUR · 02-27-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BlurayManiac

why do you guys think that paramount and universal are not announcing any titles for blu-ray release yet

Dude, you've been here three months and have 200 posts. Do you honestly not know how to use the search function?

I'd be happy to explain it to you.

02-26-2008, 04:36 PM	#1
BlurayManiac Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Staten Island NY	confuzed why do you guys think that paramount and universal are not announcing any titles for blu-ray release yet

02-26-2008, 05:49 PM	#11
JimPullan Senior Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Ocala, FL	At first I thought Bluraymaniac was confuzed about the spelling of confused. I'm glad I read on [Jim] Last edited by JimPullan; 02-26-2008 at 07:14 PM.

02-26-2008, 04:48 PM	#4
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Patience. In due time.

02-26-2008, 04:50 PM	#5
quaylie Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:349	Paramount should be in full swing probably by the end of March...woohoo!

02-26-2008, 04:51 PM	#6
PIHB Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Breckenridge Colorado Trading Score:1	im sure it takes time to make the move to exclusitivity. (pressing stations, packaging, discs, audio encoding, etc..)

02-26-2008, 05:08 PM	#7
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	I have the feeling that they were taken aback by Toshiba anouncing HD DVD 's demise earlier than they anticipated. Not that they thought the format was going to win at this point, but something tells me they were hoping to be able to prepare for Neutrality before closing shop on HD DVD (to be able to sell exisitng stocks that is). Now they have to rapidly prepare to switch lines from HD DVD to Bluy Ray, get started on encodes on films that were supposedly HD DVD only, etc. (e.g. Cloverfield, There will be Blood and co). Me think they are only waiting to be able to get out a full release slate for the most awaited titles. Wouldn't surprise me to have by the end of March a list including There will be..., Beowulf, Cloverfield, and of course TF, Shrek3 (yuck) and the Bournes (yay!).

02-26-2008, 05:15 PM	#8
Chau808 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2007	From what I've read, Paramount's waiting to see if Toshiba will want some of their $150 million payoff money back if Paramount releases on Blu-ray before the 18 months is up. The contract was also mentioned as the reason Paramount was willing to stick with HD DVD even after the Warner announcement and HD DVD's dismal 4th quarter sales. I don't know if this is true or not so take it with 150 million grains of salt.

02-26-2008, 05:41 PM	#10
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	Patience. Paramount and Universal were not prepared for Toshiba's announcement. It typically takes several months to have a movie prepared, configured and ready for release on media. In this case, at least the HD mastering work and surround sound codecs would already be prepared for the planned HD-DVD versions. It still would take a bit work to change the processing, artwork and manufacturing over to Blu-ray.

02-26-2008, 06:17 PM	#13
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	I think it's just a matter of time.. and we all need to be patient.

02-27-2008, 02:26 AM	#16
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	like Chau808 pointed out with Dreamworks comments there is not only the obvious logistical issues but all the studios supporting HD DVD also tend to have some kind of contractual attachment to HD DVD with Toshiba and so they might want to see those ramifications before going full throttle. For exampe the "rumour" was that Paramount got 50M and PW 100M to go HD DVD exclusive. That it was not a lump sum but discussed as promotional payments over the life of the contract and that there is an opt out clause with penalties for the studio. If this is true, then we could be in a dilemma if Paramount announces BD support do they have to pay the penalty? does Toshiba still need to pay the remainder even though they called it quits? My guess is that the former HD DVD studios are cutting back on HD DVD (have you seen the DVD adds from them? not only is HD DVD not mentioned but the ones I saw don't even show it) while starting and working on BD, but will wait until the legal implications are known before making formal announcements so that they don't affect the legal issues.

02-27-2008, 02:51 AM	#17
Zipzap713 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Fair Oaks, CA People Converted To Blu: 3 PSN ID: Zipzap713 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1	I think their waiting till they have the conversion from film to BD is actually done until they announce. Or they'll be sly like Paramount has been recently and have the movies just appear on the shelves. Just like magic!

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