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Slec · 02-18-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaze_macleod

As with everyone on here i'd like to thank you for all you do for the community.....a question about the annoucment, do you think it's 100% at this stage that it will be about the discontinuation of hd dvd?

C'mon, It's the night before X-mas pt II. You know there's a big package all set for you, you know what you asked for, you know what things are that size, you just have a few more hours to find out what it is....

Nick Graham · 02-18-2008, 11:42 PM

Bill,

Any word on the why "The Hoax" from Buena Vista got yanked right after it was officially announced? It was one of my favorite movies of last year, and I was really looking forward to the Blu-Ray. I ask because I saw Starz HD advertising it as coming soon to that channel last night, and was thinking how it would be nice just to own a copy.

I agree on hardware pricing - I think there are a lot of latecomers into the format war who bought HD DVDs players due to the cost, and are of the opinion that even if HD DVD had come onto the market unopposed that Toshiba STILL would have placed the players at prices as low as they are now.

In regards to software pricing, now that the format war is over, I'm hoping the online press starts taking Fox and MGM to task on their catalog title pricing.

blaze_macleod · 02-18-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slec

C'mon, It's the night before X-mas pt II. You know there's a big package all set for you, you know what you asked for, you know what things are that size, you just have a few more hours to find out what it is....

Fair point lol, the reason i asked is because apparently Toshiba had 3 options, but cheers for answering.

JadedRaverLA · 02-19-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaze_macleod

As with everyone on here i'd like to thank you for all you do for the community.....a question about the annoucment, do you think it's 100% at this stage that it will be about the discontinuation of hd dvd?

It would be great if they got up on stage and announced that they were switching from using QT-1429 bolts to QT-1429b bolts in the construction of all future Toshiba nuclear power plants. And then just left the stage.

WTF?

But, yeah, its about the death of HD DVD. Every respectable news organiztaion on the planet didn't just get together and make this up for the hell of it.

Paradiso · 02-19-2008, 12:34 AM

I dub thee Sir Bill!

Kairav · 02-19-2008, 12:36 AM

Thank You Bill!!!

The war is coming to an end but I want to take this oppurtunity to thank for being a valuable source to the users of this forum by providing insider news.

Thanks again,

Kairav

sj001 · 02-19-2008, 01:35 AM

Bill,

I loved your DVD book when it came out a few years back. What are your thoughts on a Blu-ray book, or better yet a book on this whole format war fiasco, is it something feasible?

I bet it would sell really well... though would said author be able to tell the REAL story of what went on behind the scenes?

zipbags · 02-19-2008, 01:40 AM

Bill, What are you expecting from Paramount and Universal? (Besides the obvious.)

Rob Tomlin · 02-19-2008, 01:46 AM

Bill-

With the incredible amount of vitriol that has been sent your way (some of it bordering on criminal) for supporting Blu, do you feel a certain amount of vindication now that it appears that Blu-ray is the victor and that HD DVD is folding?

You should.

jsb_hburg · 02-19-2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

Bill-

With the incredible amount of vitriol that has been sent your way (some of it bordering on criminal) for supporting Blu, do you feel a certain amount of vindication now that it appears that Blu-ray is the victor and that HD DVD is folding?

You should.

This site introduced me to the Bits which I have been reading on a daily basis ever since. A good read for sure!

Adding to what Rob mentioned above, I do not understand the degree to which some people invested their emotions in this format war. If they stepped back in time, I just don't think they would be able to recognize themselves as they are today.

TauHeel05 · 02-19-2008, 03:39 AM

Thanks Bill! Listening to you from the get-go paid off. Thanks again for the advice.

saprano · 02-19-2008, 03:45 AM

hey bill what do you think of the HD-DVD guys getting on you in the HDD forum? they really have some issue's.

Bill Hunt · 02-19-2008, 07:26 AM

Hey Guys,

Obviously you've probably all seen the news by now. I'll check in later this afternoon to answer some more questions.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080219005651/en

Best to all until then...

Bill Hunt · 02-19-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprano

hey bill what do you think of the HD-DVD guys getting on you in the HDD forum? they really have some issue's.

I think maybe they should have listened to me. They'd be a lot happier right now, I suspect. But you know... as they say... you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.

Bruuce · 02-19-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Hunt

Hey Guys,

Obviously you've probably all seen the news by now. I'll check in later this afternoon to answer some more questions.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080219005651/en

Best to all until then...

Bill, there are people dancing in the streets where I live...

J/k but imagine if there were.

turboedguy · 02-19-2008, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Hunt

Hey Guys,

Obviously you've probably all seen the news by now. I'll check in later this afternoon to answer some more questions.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080219005651/en

Best to all until then...

right on Bill, have a good night.

ezcobar411 · 02-19-2008, 07:30 AM

We did it Bill, thanks for everything.

What is up with Toshy's comments about HDM being a short lived format? Sounds like Toshy and MS don't want to join the blu party. Shame on them, well maybe not MS, not like there is much to be contributed from the company anyway

Cplhicks · 02-19-2008, 07:36 AM

Read your article on it too, Bill. Congrats again on being right (I was reading the Bits during the old Divx battle too!). Glad it's over. I would love to hear more about what you mentioned from the Nikkei article, re: toshiba suing WB (on what grounds?) and the feeling from Paramount etc. Very interesting to say the least. While I won't miss the pointless insults, anger and FUD flying around, I will miss the intrigue a bit. Let's just hope the Blu boys don't start relaxing too much now. Now to celebrate...

darkpoet25 · 02-19-2008, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Hunt

Hey Guys,

Obviously you've probably all seen the news by now. I'll check in later this afternoon to answer some more questions.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080219005651/en

Best to all until then...

Now I can sleep well tonight, and I better as it's 3:37am here in Indianapolis and I work at 11:00am. Oh well at least I will have a damn good excuse for being late today! My deepest thanks to you and all the wonderful insiders here.

Bruuce · 02-19-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkpoet25

Now I can sleep well tonight, and I better as it's 3:37am here in Indianapolis and I work at 11:00am. Oh well at least I will have a damn good excuse for being late today! My deepest thanks to you and all the wonderful insiders here.

Get some rest, buddy! Zion, the war is over! /matrix

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02-18-2008, 11:42 PM	#802
Nick Graham Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:345 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	Bill, Any word on the why "The Hoax" from Buena Vista got yanked right after it was officially announced? It was one of my favorite movies of last year, and I was really looking forward to the Blu-Ray. I ask because I saw Starz HD advertising it as coming soon to that channel last night, and was thinking how it would be nice just to own a copy. I agree on hardware pricing - I think there are a lot of latecomers into the format war who bought HD DVDs players due to the cost, and are of the opinion that even if HD DVD had come onto the market unopposed that Toshiba STILL would have placed the players at prices as low as they are now. In regards to software pricing, now that the format war is over, I'm hoping the online press starts taking Fox and MGM to task on their catalog title pricing.

02-19-2008, 12:34 AM	#805
Paradiso Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:45	I dub thee Sir Bill!

02-19-2008, 12:36 AM	#806
Kairav Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Atlanta Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:5	Thank You Bill!!! The war is coming to an end but I want to take this oppurtunity to thank for being a valuable source to the users of this forum by providing insider news. Thanks again, Kairav

02-19-2008, 01:35 AM	#807
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Bill, I loved your DVD book when it came out a few years back. What are your thoughts on a Blu-ray book, or better yet a book on this whole format war fiasco, is it something feasible? I bet it would sell really well... though would said author be able to tell the REAL story of what went on behind the scenes?

02-19-2008, 01:40 AM	#808
zipbags Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	Bill, What are you expecting from Paramount and Universal? (Besides the obvious.)

02-19-2008, 01:46 AM	#809
Rob Tomlin Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2006	Bill- With the incredible amount of vitriol that has been sent your way (some of it bordering on criminal) for supporting Blu, do you feel a certain amount of vindication now that it appears that Blu-ray is the victor and that HD DVD is folding? You should.

02-19-2008, 03:39 AM	#811
TauHeel05 Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:2607 Blu-ray collection:8153 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Thanks Bill! Listening to you from the get-go paid off. Thanks again for the advice.

02-19-2008, 03:45 AM	#812
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	hey bill what do you think of the HD-DVD guys getting on you in the HDD forum? they really have some issue's.

02-19-2008, 07:26 AM	#813
Bill Hunt The Digital Bits Member since:Jan 2008	Hey Guys, Obviously you've probably all seen the news by now. I'll check in later this afternoon to answer some more questions. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080219005651/en Best to all until then...

02-19-2008, 07:30 AM	#817
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	We did it Bill, thanks for everything. What is up with Toshy's comments about HDM being a short lived format? Sounds like Toshy and MS don't want to join the blu party. Shame on them, well maybe not MS, not like there is much to be contributed from the company anyway

02-19-2008, 07:36 AM	#818
Cplhicks Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:277 Blu-ray collection:1998 DVD collection:798 MA collection:457 Digital collection:581 iTunes collection:668 Prime collection:446 Trading Score:31	Read your article on it too, Bill. Congrats again on being right (I was reading the Bits during the old Divx battle too!). Glad it's over. I would love to hear more about what you mentioned from the Nikkei article, re: toshiba suing WB (on what grounds?) and the feeling from Paramount etc. Very interesting to say the least. While I won't miss the pointless insults, anger and FUD flying around, I will miss the intrigue a bit. Let's just hope the Blu boys don't start relaxing too much now. Now to celebrate...

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