"Club Penton" - Ask questions to Hollywood insider "Penton-Man"

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

I still have my HTF scars...speaking of one forum that still hasn't seen the (Blu) light.

Those HTF mods are so pompous and such red ants. I can't believe how one of the mods over there talked about how he signed the HD DUD Warner petition. I think the mods at HTF are worse than AVS mods in many ways.

[JohnAlden]

Originally Posted by BillCable

Ooooo... Weinstein then??

I would be happy with The Weinstein Company until when Paramount and or Universal decide to make there move. Weinstein co could have been working on blu-ray encodes ever since late last summer...I am hopeing that they have Grindhouse and Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair ready for an early or late March release, and or April.

[mrinck]

Originally Posted by JohnAlden

I would be happy with The Weinstein Company until when Paramount and or Universal decide to make there move. Weinstein co could have been working on blu-ray encodes ever since late last summer...I am hopeing that they have Grindhouse and Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair ready for an early or late March release, and or April.

I would bet on a Walmart or CC BD exclusive announcement...

[jopemoro]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

It would be an incorrect assumption that I was referring to a major Hollywood studio concerning that timeframe.
And in regards to an additional nail in the coffin announcement by the end of the week, like I said on my prior post on this matter, I doubt that the logistics are in place.

Hmmm...

I'm going to guess some sort of trade-up program is going to be announced...

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by JohnAlden

I would be happy with The Weinstein Company until when Paramount and or Universal decide to make there move. Weinstein co could have been working on blu-ray encodes ever since late last summer...I am hopeing that they have Grindhouse and Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair ready for an early or late March release, and or April.

Kill Bill is Disney, but Weinstein going blu would be wonderful. I believe Weinstein refused to comment on their hi-def stance last year.

I really hope it's a studio. Penton said, not major, but at least I expect minor american studio.

[ResOGlas]

Dear Penton-Man,
Can you please tell me some super secret insider info? Pretty please with a cherry on top.


When Ken Graffeo read the Netflix news, did he throw up cheerios in his own mouth, or just the usual orange juice?

[bassbone57]

Originally Posted by jopemoro

Hmmm...

I'm going to guess some sort of trade-up program is going to be announced...

I'm not sure if this is what you are referring to, but I know that a very large local reatiler in my area was told to take returns on all HD-DUD players sold and return them to said company that shall remain nameless but starts with a "T" and ends in "oshiba". That's big.

-K

[spicynacho]

Originally Posted by ResOGlas

Dear Penton-Man,
Can you please tell me some super secret insider info? Pretty please with a cherry on top.


When Ken Graffeo read the Netflix news, did he throw up cheerios in his own mouth, or just the usual orange juice?

I doubt there are any non-alchoholic beverages in the offices of the HD DVD offices these days. I'm thinking some rot like stalingrad vodka, or Old Mr. Boston Whiskey. Something that comes in a plasic bottle so that it doesn't smash when they throw it against the wall.

[jopemoro]

Originally Posted by bassbone57

I'm not sure if this is what you are referring to, but I know that a very large local reatiler in my area was told to take returns on all HD-DUD players sold and return them to said company that shall remain nameless but starts with a "T" and ends in "oshiba". That's big.

-K

I meant a larger, general trade-up program in the US announced by the BDA, supported by the manufacturer's behind it, exchanging SA players + a small fee for some (not all) Toshiba HD-DVD players (also, only one player per customer).

This would boost BD players out there, awareness, and also reduce number of users Toshiba can claim, possibly allowing some studio to exercise an escape clause earlier than expected.

It was to be announced today, as a 'Blu-ray loves you' type of promo, tied in with Valentine's Day ("You'll love feeling blue on Valentine's Day"), but the logistics got more complicated, perhaps because more BD SA manufacturers wanted in on the program than initially thought.

Full disclosure: I have a very active imagination and no insider connections whatsoever...

[Jiffylush]

Originally Posted by bassbone57

I'm not sure if this is what you are referring to, but I know that a very large local reatiler in my area was told to take returns on all HD-DUD players sold and return them to said company that shall remain nameless but starts with a "T" and ends in "oshiba". That's big.

-K

That reminded me of a Richard Lewis bit where he was talking crap about a car but didn't want to say the name, so he said it rhymed with 'maguar'.

So, any more hints coming?

Maybe Rental/Retail/Studio?

Come on, any little thing?

[blujacket]

The BDA should not give any incentives for dead owners. Blu is growing fine as is. They made their beds, let them lie in them.

[scragham]

Originally Posted by jopemoro

I meant a larger, general trade-up program in the US announced by the BDA, supported by the manufacturer's behind it, exchanging SA players + a small fee for some (not all) Toshiba HD-DVD players (also, only one player per customer).

This would boost BD players out there, awareness, and also reduce number of users Toshiba can claim, possibly allowing some studio to exercise an escape clause earlier than expected.

It was to be announced today, as a 'Blu-ray loves you' type of promo, tied in with Valentine's Day ("You'll love feeling blue on Valentine's Day"), but the logistics got more complicated, perhaps because more BD SA manufacturers wanted in on the program than initially thought.

Full disclosure: I have a very active imagination and no insider connections whatsoever...

oy. it's a cute idea, but i don't see why the BDA should take a bath on this one for the benefit of the el cheapos that jumped at HD DVD because it was ZOMGCHEAP.

[IMind]

Originally Posted by scragham

oy. it's a cute idea, but i don't see why the BDA should take a bath on this one for the benefit of the el cheapos that jumped at HD DVD because it was ZOMGCHEAP.

The only one who might do this is Toshiba IF they come out with a Blu-Ray player... but I doubt it... they'll most likely say: "We told you they were great upconverters!"

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by w_tanoto

Kill Bill is Disney, but Weinstein going blu would be wonderful. I believe Weinstein refused to comment on their hi-def stance last year.

Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2 is Disney, but "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair" is Weinstein.

[DaViD Boulet]

The only one who might do this is Toshiba IF they come out with a Blu-Ray player... but I doubt it... they'll most likely say: "We told you they were great upconverters!"

They'll make combo players one day, but they'll probably be priced to earn a profit unlike their HD DVD hardware which they were willing to lose money over to try to establish HD DVD market-share.

[JBlacklow]

Ugh.

The signal/noise ratio in this thread is getting real bad. I think it's time to lock it up and clean it out until we hear something solid.

[cory]

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

I should be doing the shoot sometime next week, but I will be sending you the pics by e-mail, I have had a change of heart about posting them here.

Wish you had been on this video from your group

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[johnnyd1]

Originally Posted by cory

Wish you had been on this video from your group

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=28248651

Here we go again !

[whoelse]

I man, i cant wait till tomorrow! I hope it comes tomorrow!

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by whoelse

I man, i cant wait till tomorrow! I hope it comes tomorrow!

I still can't guess what happened tomorrow? Para go neutral? I'd say unlikely, but would be good. Weinstein going blu? Likely, but still not sure. You know, I'll better leave it till tomorrow.