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Rob Tomlin · 07-12-2007, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

When they feel they can no longer discount the revenue lost by publishing in both formats, as each becomes more profitable with time.

Most folks feel that after the fourth quarter will be a defining time for *reconsideration* of their position. But the BlockBuster news rocked them so much, I only wish that the BDA had another dynamite announcement to follow-thru with to see if that would expedite the whole process.

Whatever happened to the expected Target announcement? Seems that would have helped...

Penton-Man · 07-12-2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

Whatever happened to the expected Target announcement? Seems that would have helped...

Indeed !
I don’t know where that stands now.

I was a vocal proponent for a high-profile Press Release and made my opinion known.

It may end up just being implemented quietly ala *guerilla warfare* style. It will happen (if in fact, it hasn’t already begun in some locations – I don’t get out much

).

Part of the problem is that there are still alot of people on vacation this time of year

WickyWoo · 07-12-2007, 01:43 AM

I don't believe it's something they ever would have formally announced. No matter what it can be observerd

GoldenRedux · 07-12-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Encodes that necessitate time-consuming extensive hand tweaking because of limitations of bandwith or space as on some other high def optical disc format, just aint going cut it in the long run.

There is another high def optical disc format?

GoldenRedux · 07-12-2007, 01:07 PM

I moved out some of the A-man banter into the appropriate thread in the Off Topic area, to keep this thread on track.

dialog_gvf · 07-12-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Most folks feel that after the fourth quarter will be a defining time for *reconsideration* of their position. But the BlockBuster news rocked them so much, I only wish that the BDA had another dynamite announcement to follow-thru with to see if that would expedite the whole process.

That "one person"

has constantly been on about the PS/3 usage. Perhaps the sales pop + 5 free discs as BD usage enticement will aid in that respect?

Bottom line: Right now there is a big 5-disc promotion that not only fails to promote Universal, it encourages people to ignore future Universal offerings. Although I think maybe Universal's actual recent HD releases may be doing more harm in that respect.

Gary

kjack · 07-12-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

But the BlockBuster news rocked them so much, I only wish that the BDA had another dynamite announcement to follow-thru with to see if that would expedite the whole process.

Have you heard about any forthcoming Chinese announcements as a result of the BDA seminar and booth presence at SinoCES?

WriteSimply · 07-12-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kjack

Have you heard about any forthcoming Chinese announcements as a result of the BDA seminar and booth presence at SinoCES?

What a tease, Keith. Spill 'em refried beans!

fuad

gandley · 07-12-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kjack

Have you heard about any forthcoming Chinese announcements as a result of the BDA seminar and booth presence at SinoCES?

I hate it when you do that.
So there are some forth coming annoucments from chinese vendors due to the BDA seminar...cool

Rob Tomlin · 07-12-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gandley

I hate it when you do that.
So there are some forth coming annoucments from chinese vendors due to the BDA seminar...cool

Penton-Man · 07-12-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRedux

There is another high def optical disc format?

Did I type “format” …………shoot, I meant floor-mat !
http://crunchgear.com/2007/06/27/int...d-dvd-is-dead/

Penton-Man · 07-12-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kjack

Have you heard about any forthcoming Chinese announcements as a result of the BDA seminar and booth presence at SinoCES?

C’mon Keith, that’s a long distance phone call for me (which comes out of my own pocket !), as the guy said, spill the beans if you can ………..at this time.

phloyd · 07-13-2007, 12:11 AM

Get a phone card - you can talk international for like 10c a minute

blitz6speed · 07-13-2007, 02:12 AM

Use skype!

WriteSimply · 07-13-2007, 03:56 AM

I use both. Now, here's a question that hasn't been asked before.

So far for the big studios, either SPHE or Panasonic encoding lab are handling the encoding for BDs. Who does the encoding for BDs outside of these two outside of the US? Say for example the Internal Affairs disc? We already know about Technicolor from R&B Films thread, which was very pwning to MS.

fuad

dobyblue · 07-13-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

When they feel they can no longer discount the revenue lost by publishing in both formats, as each becomes more profitable with time.

Most folks feel that after the fourth quarter will be a defining time for *reconsideration* of their position. But the BlockBuster news rocked them so much, I only wish that the BDA had another dynamite announcement to follow-thru with to see if that would expedite the whole process.

If Denon annoucnes soon, that will be good news too.

kjack · 07-13-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

C’mon Keith, that’s a long distance phone call for me (which comes out of my own pocket !), as the guy said, spill the beans if you can ………..at this time.

I'm not saying call China and ask, "hey what's up?".

Merely wondering if you'd heard anything within the BD camp about anything being announced publicly at some point...

No, I won't spill any beans, I'll just quietly work in the background enabling as many Chinese BD player manufacturers as possible...

desmond · 07-13-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kjack

I'm not saying call China and ask, "hey what's up?".

Merely wondering if you'd heard anything within the BD camp about anything being announced publicly at some point...

No, I won't spill any beans, I'll just quietly work in the background enabling as many Chinese BD player manufacturers as possible...

sweet!

dialog_gvf · 07-13-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kjack

No, I won't spill any beans, I'll just quietly work in the background enabling as many Chinese BD player manufacturers as possible...

OK, no beans spilled. But, on the other hand, clearly there are quite a few bags to spill.

Gary

onyxx · 07-14-2007, 06:24 PM

Addressing Paidgeek:

Sony Pictures has the rights to some good movies like Das Boot, Dr. Strangelove, Taxi Driver, As Good As It Gets and Groundhog Day. Have you seen any of the masters of those movies? If you have, do you think that they have the quality to make the high def leap or do you need to do some major work on any of the masters? Please let us know what you think of each master that you have seen...

Thank you for your time

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07-12-2007, 01:43 AM	#1323
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	I don't believe it's something they ever would have formally announced. No matter what it can be observerd

07-12-2007, 01:07 PM	#1325
GoldenRedux Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	I moved out some of the A-man banter into the appropriate thread in the Off Topic area, to keep this thread on track.

07-13-2007, 12:11 AM	#1333
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	Get a phone card - you can talk international for like 10c a minute

07-13-2007, 02:12 AM	#1334
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	Use skype!

07-13-2007, 03:56 AM	#1335
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	I use both. Now, here's a question that hasn't been asked before. So far for the big studios, either SPHE or Panasonic encoding lab are handling the encoding for BDs. Who does the encoding for BDs outside of these two outside of the US? Say for example the Internal Affairs disc? We already know about Technicolor from R&B Films thread, which was very pwning to MS. fuad

07-14-2007, 06:24 PM	#1340
onyxx Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:214	Addressing Paidgeek: Sony Pictures has the rights to some good movies like Das Boot, Dr. Strangelove, Taxi Driver, As Good As It Gets and Groundhog Day. Have you seen any of the masters of those movies? If you have, do you think that they have the quality to make the high def leap or do you need to do some major work on any of the masters? Please let us know what you think of each master that you have seen... Thank you for your time

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