"Club Penton" - Ask questions to Hollywood insider "Penton-Man" - Page 45 - Blu-ray Forum

BillCable · 02-15-2008, 03:21 AM

Fat lady singing woulda been better...

turboedguy · 02-15-2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BillCable

Fat lady singing woulda been better...

Come on Penton, can I get a +1?

Marcusarilius · 02-15-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hunt

I'll only note the following, I know T.K. and his sources are credible. The story is credible.

Who is T.K.

Delta_FX · 02-15-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Who is T.K.

I think he is referring to Thomas K. Arnold, the co-writer of the Hollywood Reporter article.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...d0bfb0c25aa58d

blindcat87 · 02-15-2008, 03:31 AM

Yeah, we will have plenty of new title announcements, new hardware announcements, the possible appearance of HD music on audio-only Blu-Rays, and so on. Lots to talk about.

I should have known that of all people, Penton and Bill could come up with a way to comment without commenting. We do, after all, have legendary insiders here. In ancient days, Vikings and many other cultures known for heroic warriors would create epic sagas about the deeds of their greatest warriors. Someone should undertake the Epic of the Blu-Ray insiders.

Chris

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Originally Posted by Blu-Beard

We will fill the void with all the glorious films we have been deprived of

GreenScar · 02-15-2008, 03:42 AM

Penton, did you know this news would be leaked tonight?

w_tanoto · 02-15-2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

Penton, did you know this news would be leaked tonight?

I am really wondering if there is something else on the way tomorrow

cartman781 · 02-15-2008, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

I am really wondering if there is something else on the way tomorrow

Paramount?

w_tanoto · 02-15-2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman781

Paramount?

that's what I heard from HDD and FWC, but then penton-man denied it by saying it's not a big studio. It might be toshiba, though

davidPS3 · 02-15-2008, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kaliraver69

Thank you Penton-Man & Bill Hunt I am 100% happy to be Blu

I agree, thank you both for making this a "bit" more clear.

Rob Tomlin · 02-15-2008, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hunt

For the metaphor, I'd chose this vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTSAFcLXqYY

Substitute one former fowl for a particular high-def format...

That is absolutely classic Bill!

The guy behind the counter is the perfect example of an HD DVD zealot trying to convince others that HD DVD is not dead.

Bruuce · 02-15-2008, 04:06 AM

Penton I'm wondering if this is what you were talking about earlier this week. If so, that is niice. /borat

Mr. Spiffy-Pants · 02-15-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUzPq...eature=related

Ok... I give it about 5 minutes after Toshiba's official white-flag announcment before we start seeing "When's Transformers coming out on Blue" posts...

And the incorrect spelling is intentional...

Great news, either way!

Thulium · 02-15-2008, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Spiffy-Pants

Ok... I give it about 5 minutes after Toshiba's official white-flag announcment before we start seeing "When's Transformers coming out on Blue" posts...

Too late. I think Michael Bay already posted that question.

MrVorhees · 02-15-2008, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

That is absolutely classic Bill!

The guy behind the counter is the perfect example of an HD DVD zealot trying to convince others that HD DVD is not dead.

Absolutely!!! Best example vid ever!!!

JohnAlden · 02-15-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUzPq...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58CJih1iYC0, Don't Stop Me Now-Queens

Thulium · 02-15-2008, 06:08 AM

Penton,

Do you have any other info about the nature of the next "nail"? Especially if you were referring to Toshiba's upcoming announcement, do you know if they are in talks with other companies like Universal/Payamount or Sony or is it simply an internal decision?

Penton-Man · 02-15-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Thulium

Penton,

Do you have any other info about the nature of the next "nail"?......

The next nail should be coming from rental or retail.
There will be no mercy until the Death Certificate is *official* public record.

Beta-guy · 02-15-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

The next nail should be coming from rental or retail.
There will be no mercy until the Death Certificate is *official* public record.

that's what I like to hear

Lambchop · 02-15-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

The next nail should be coming from rental or retail.
There will be no mercy until the Death Certificate is *official* public record.

Penton,
Thank you once again for posting on these forums. You really are appreciated!

..At this point an announcement of capitulation from Toshiba would be welcome. Makes you wonder though, when will this "flesh wound" turn into a race to announce abondonment? Things appear to be speeding up, post WB.

I've begun enjoying it when people say: "We're comitted to HD DVD." It's like saying "I'm gonna screw you over as soon as this conversation is over."

I was thinking Toshiba's strategy as comparable to a certain suicide bomber I once saw on youtube talking about "premature detonations" & such:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uwOL4rB-go

By the by, who's left at rental that hasn't gone blu yet?

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02-15-2008, 03:21 AM	#881
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Fat lady singing woulda been better...

02-15-2008, 03:42 AM	#886
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Penton, did you know this news would be leaked tonight?

02-15-2008, 04:06 AM	#892
Bruuce Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	Penton I'm wondering if this is what you were talking about earlier this week. If so, that is niice. /borat

02-15-2008, 06:08 AM	#897
Thulium Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007	Penton, Do you have any other info about the nature of the next "nail"? Especially if you were referring to Toshiba's upcoming announcement, do you know if they are in talks with other companies like Universal/Payamount or Sony or is it simply an internal decision?

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