Archived: Ask the Insiders: Judgment Day Edition

[Penton-Man]

I received a bunch of PM’s for my thoughts on Paramount publishing in the Blu-ray format…..i.e. how will it come about ?, when ?, etc.

Well, I think that a smart face saving maneuver would actually be for DreamWorks to officially announce Blu and then with a little time….. Paramount.
I’m not saying that will happen, only that the above scenario is the way I would handle the situation.

[lunddal]

Originally Posted by Merlins

Yes, I think we all have figured that out

Another question to the insiders with connectons to the stuidos:

Why do so few titles have more subtitels than maybe English, Spanish and maybe French?

You must be talking about the releases intended for North America where most people speak one of those three languages.

The releases in Europe have other languages.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Esox50

Penton-Man,
1. Have you ever posted which BD player you use?
2. Also, is the Q006 still your display of choice, or are you using something else for critical BD vewing these days?
3.Also, does paidgeek give you sample discs of new titles to check out? Don't name any titles, just curious if you get to see/use titles from SPHE before we get to buy them.

1. I don't remember if I have but, if not, it's one of the original PS3's from off the assembly line.

2. I assume you mean at home ?
I have an upstairs hometheater and a downstairs hometheater. The Q 006 is in one and another Sony 70" display ($$) is in the other (actually planted on a Q 006 stand). Both are superb.
I'm planning on getting a Kuro for the bedroom when I have the time.

3. He's been known to do that in the past. Give/Loan.....whatever.

[MerrickG]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I received a bunch of PM’s for my thoughts on Paramount publishing in the Blu-ray format…..i.e. how will it come about ?, when ?, etc.

Well, I think that a smart face saving maneuver would actually be for DreamWorks to officially announce Blu and then with a little time….. Paramount.
I’m not saying that will happen, only that the above scenario is the way I would handle the situation.

Do you mean Dreamworks Animation or just Dreamworks?

[Lambchop]

I'd also like to thank Penton-Man, Paidgeek, Talkstr8t & other insiders for their work in the industry.
If there's anything we can do for you, let us know

Just watched CE3K, awesome work Paidgeek!!!

[Alan Gordon]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Some titles, particuarly the classic movies on the exclusive list did poorly, so they're going to wait on them for a reissue simply so it'll be worth the investment (hey I'm sobbing with you).

Maxpower1987 has stated elsewhere that Warner has been pleased with the sales for titles such as "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" and "Blade Runner" (I believe was the other title he mentioned), that they feel the install base for Blu-ray has reached the point to condone releasing these classic titles.... or something like that!

I wouldn't normally reply to you in the Insider's Thread, but I thought I'd slip this in while chaos still reigns supreme!

~Alan

[jsb_hburg]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

No riddle there guys, just common sense of what will transpire over the course of time.

And I was beginning to think you were recently inspired by National Treasure.

[Mr. Spiffy-Pants]

Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

Maxpower1987 has stated elsewhere that Warner has been pleased with the sales for titles such as "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" and "Blade Runner" (I believe was the other title he mentioned), that they feel the install base for Blu-ray has reached the point to condone releasing these classic titles.... or something like that!

I wouldn't normally reply to you in the Insider's Thread, but I thought I'd slip this in while chaos still reigns supreme!

~Alan

YAY CHAOS!

As for the actual subject of your message, they'd better at least port these titles over!! Every time I drag my girl-friend to the Blu-Ray aisle, she has to listen to a rant about how HD-DUD has "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory", "Casablanca", "Forbidden Planet" (Ultimate Collector's Edition, PLEASE!!), and "Excalibur" over and over. Spare the poor girl's ears, Warner Brothers! Release these titles on Blu!

[Logan00]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I received a bunch of PM’s for my thoughts on Paramount publishing in the Blu-ray format…..i.e. how will it come about ?, when ?, etc.

Well, I think that a smart face saving maneuver would actually be for DreamWorks to officially announce Blu and then with a little time….. Paramount.
I’m not saying that will happen, only that the above scenario is the way I would handle the situation.

Is it possible for you to say why you feel this would be the best way for it to happen?

[Anthony P]

Is it time to welcome Dave Vaughn back?

No. Not that I have anything against him and if he wants he can post like the rest of us. But why would we care about the opinion a third rate journalist when we have real insiders.

[JohnAlden]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I received a bunch of PM’s for my thoughts on Paramount publishing in the Blu-ray format…..i.e. how will it come about ?, when ?, etc.

Well, I think that a smart face saving maneuver would actually be for DreamWorks to officially announce Blu and then with a little time….. Paramount.
I’m not saying that will happen, only that the above scenario is the way I would handle the situation.

If Dreamworks were announce that they are Blu-ray only, they would have split from Viacom/Paramount and then go over to NBC/Universal. I think the Dreamworks contract with Paramount expires in 2012, So thats not A choice for them right now. So, It is up to Viacom/Paramount to announce blu-ray only in there any god given time.

And I also think that Universal will be the one to make history before Paramount.

[Anthony P]

Mr. Vaughn said on avs that blu-ray has for all intents and purposes won. It doesn't seem to me like he is some irrational hd dvd supporter

why, I have seen that exact statement in many of the most irational posts. I find it to be the new useless catch phrase of red ants.


Before it was

" I am neutral" but BD sucks because......
now it appears to be

" BD has won" but it sucks because......


it is that BS they say so that when you point out that they are full of sh!t they can reply with "but I said BD won".


I swear there must be a play book for all those idiots.

[WickyWoo]

Maxpower1987 has stated elsewhere that Warner has been pleased with the sales for titles such as "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" and "Blade Runner" (I believe was the other title he mentioned), that they feel the install base for Blu-ray has reached the point to condone releasing these classic titles.... or something like that!

Those are modern classics

I'm talking Casablanca, Robin Hood, Mutiny on the Bounty etc

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by JAGUAR1977

Is it time to welcome Dave Vaughn back?

Absolutely not. His status as an insider at AVS is still a joke and will ensure that none of the BD insiders care to post there anymore.

[Anthony P]

If Dreamworks were announce that they are Blu-ray only, they would have split from Viacom/Paramount and then go over to NBC/Universal. I think the Dreamworks contract with Paramount expires in 2012, So thats not A choice for them right now. So, It is up to Viacom/Paramount to announce blu-ray only in there any god given time.

my guess is that he is talking about Viacom making the decision. I am guessing that he thinks DreamWorks would be a good first foot forward because it can be better PRed instead of "we where idiots to believe the BS and go with HD DVD in the first place" or "we accepted Toshiba's bribe but what use is it now that everyone has left this sinking ship" or any comment that ultimately means we made a bad decision 6 months ago. That starting with DW releasing some movies already on HD DVD it can look a bit less bad. For example it could be something like "Mister Blue and some other directors have repeatedly asked for their movies on BD, we decided to let them have their choice format, we will be Transforming their movie from HD DVD to BD"

[JohnAlden]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

my guess is that he is talking about Viacom making the decision. I am guessing that he thinks DreamWorks would be a good first foot forward because it can be better PRed instead of "we where idiots to believe the BS and go with HD DVD in the first place" or "we accepted Toshiba's bribe but what use is it now that everyone has left this sinking ship" or any comment that ultimately means we made a bad decision 6 months ago. That starting with DW releasing some movies already on HD DVD it can look a bit less bad. For example it could be something like "Mister Blue and some other directors have repeatedly asked for their movies on BD, we decided to let them have their choice format, we will be Transforming their movie from HD DVD to BD"

If I was an Insider from Paramount I would let every know on the blu-ray forums that we are going blu-ray only in 24 hours ahead of time.

[OokieSpookie]

Originally Posted by JohnAlden

If I was an Insider from Paramount I would let every know on the blu-ray forums that we are going blu-ray only in 24 hours ahead of time.

It is not us that deserve it the most ( well yes it is but for this point we will say not ), it is the people being suckered in by the fire sales on Toshiba cup holders lately and believing the " we are committed to supporting hd".
They are the ones who are getting shafted by all of this board room BS.

[gand41f]

Originally Posted by Anthony P

my guess is that he is talking about Viacom making the decision. I am guessing that he thinks DreamWorks would be a good first foot forward because it can be better PRed instead of "we where idiots to believe the BS and go with HD DVD in the first place" or "we accepted Toshiba's bribe but what use is it now that everyone has left this sinking ship" or any comment that ultimately means we made a bad decision 6 months ago. That starting with DW releasing some movies already on HD DVD it can look a bit less bad. For example it could be something like "Mister Blue and some other directors have repeatedly asked for their movies on BD, we decided to let them have their choice format, we will be Transforming their movie from HD DVD to BD"

Not sure which DreamWorks PM was talking about, but Transformers is DreamWorks SKG and Shrek 3 is DreamWorks Animation. Paramount doesn't have much without either DreamWorks. Just FYI.

enjoy
gandalf

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by JohnAlden

If Dreamworks were announce that they are Blu-ray only, they would have split from Viacom/Paramount

Not necessarily.
Viacom could *allow* them to make a public statement first… thus setting the table for the inevitable main meal (Paramount).

It would all go down easier that way.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Those are modern classics

I'm talking Casablanca, Robin Hood, Mutiny on the Bounty etc

I understand your point and WB. However, I would buy all of those movies so fast. I can wait though, since there are plenty of releases that I am buying in the upcoming months.