Archived: Ask the Insiders: Judgment Day Edition

[JadedRaverLA]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I think a good way to celebrate would be tomorrow at 5PM PT we all sit down in our respective HTs, crack open a cold beer and watch Blade Runner.

Sound like a plan?

Definitely. In fact, I'm going to have my own Blu-ray vistory party tomorrow night. But that sounds like a great opening film.

Originally Posted by scragham

i don't have my copy yet =(.

do i have to sit in front of a bigass blank screen?

Nah. That would be mean. Just stop on by my party.


I'm out for the night everybody -- gonna go party. I'm gonna party more than New Years tonight.

(If no one hears from me tomorrow, send someone with bail money, wouldya?)

[ottscay]

Originally Posted by Harry Seldon

I have to say I thought I would see childish gloating as I read this thread through. I saw some, but overall, you folks are handling victory as adults do, with restraint. Congratulations on your new recruit, me.

I lost a war, perhaps I gained a unified format.

Welcome, I hope we all get a true HDM replacement for DVD now. Then we'll all be winners in the end

[edgebsl]

Insiders, thank you so much for all your contributions!

I feel very priveldged to watch a lot of this history unfold!

Now, does anyone want to take bets that there will be more studio movement and/or retailer movement by ces end?

On an unrelated note.....(ahem)Have we not forgotton about the lady who need highlights? lol
I especially now, say they're out of fashion, better off to go with a fresh solid color to fit in! lol

[hollywoodguy]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Definitely worth it, for all of the late nights, stress and earaches my girlfriend gave me for calling Hollywood at unseemly hours in the morning (which is why I have been posting online at such stupid hours for the past week or so) this is worth it, make no mistake.

As for Paramount, forget about them for a while, they'll be back eventually...

Oh, I have no doubt about Paramount. I still have the Jack Ryan Collection on my Blu-list at Amazon and I have a feeling it'll come back to life before year's end.

Thank you for all your war efforts! From your comments I take it you played a personal role in the outcome of all this? If so, well done! How about our other insiders, esp. Penton or Paid? Without giving away anything about their identities, would you say they personally abetted today's events? If so, significantly? I can only imagine the frenzy on this board if it ever comes out that Penton's personal war efforts turned this thing around...

[Tulsa]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I think a good way to celebrate would be tomorrow at 5PM PT we all sit down in our respective HTs, crack open a cold beer and watch Blade Runner.

Sound like a plan?

How did you know when my wife and I sit down to watch blu-ray movies?

It's beyond a plan bud, consider it done!

Hmm, Blade Runner is a great choice but which version...

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by BluDomain

Is Toshiba making a litigation threat in
their reply to the Warner announcement?
http://www.reuters.com/article/press...08+PRN20080104

Toshiba's Comment on Announcement from Warner Bros. Entertainment of Its
Exclusive Support for Blu-ray Disc Format

TOKYO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba is quite surprised by Warner Bros.'
decision to abandon HD DVD in favor of Blu-ray, despite the fact that there
are various contracts in place between our companies concerning the support of
HD DVD. As central members of the DVD Forum, we have long maintained a close
partnership with Warner Bros. We worked closely together to help standardize
the first-generation DVD format as well as to define and shape HD DVD as its
next-generation successor.
We were particularly disappointed that this decision was made in spite of
the significant momentum HD DVD has gained in the US market as well as other
regions in 2007. HD DVD players and PCs have outsold Blu-ray in the US market
in 2007.
We will assess the potential impact of this announcement with the other HD
DVD partner companies and evaluate potential next steps. We remain firm in
our belief that HD DVD is the format best suited to the wants and needs of the
consumer.

Can an Insider comment please? I'm sure it was to be expected,
but it seems a little threatening to me.

Don’t worry about it, potential complications have been anticipated.

[Papi4baby]

Originally Posted by g.k.

Max, Penton, Paid, etc..

It would be nice if after the war is over, you guys can come in here and let us know who you are in real life.

In the meantime, enjoy the moment. You've definitely earned it.

It would be nice, at least i would like to know who the top guys who help us out during the thought times. Thank you all again.

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

yeah, real shame we don't have community viewing (wonder how long those severs will be up for HP 5). I would have been honored if we watched it off your HT and got it paused everytime you had to pee.

Yes that sucks i want community screening, lol J/K.

Originally Posted by hollywoodguy

Oh, I have no doubt about Paramount. I still have the Jack Ryan Collection on my Blu-list at Amazon and I have a feeling it'll come back to life before year's end.

Yes please, i want the Jack Ryan collection too.



Thanks to all the BD insiders.

[fire23]

Hey to any insiders, what affect do you think that WB's new position will have on its future investments towards DD or the industry as a whole now that MS has shown what it will do to get things?

[Swede]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Yes.

This is across Time Warner, not just WB. All of TW's studios will be be Blu exclusive by May or sooner.

Outstanding

It feels SO GOOD not having to worry that the LOTR movies will get the treatment they deserve, when they come out in their ALL-BLU Glory

Have a Happy Happy Blu Year Everyone!!!

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Harry Seldon

I have to say I thought I would see childish gloating as I read this thread through. I saw some, but overall, you folks are handling victory as adults do, with restraint. Congratulations on your new recruit, me.

I lost a war, perhaps I gained a unified format.

and a family by joining this forum.....which is far more than simply an internet forum.

[davidPS3]

Originally Posted by zipbags

Warner Lawyer: Paramount

Judge: Case dismissed.

Whats good for the goose is good for the gander.

This is why they are going to continue to release movies thru May on HD DVD. Must be in a contract and then they are finally free of any legal bonds.

[Knight-Errant]

Thanks to all Insidery types who've kept hope alive on the forum. We really do appreciate it.

And thanks to everyone for making this forum such a fun community to be a part of. Seriously it's always great to read your posts everyone.

Here's to the happiest Blu year yet!

[Penton-Man]

Sorry folks, no time to answer any other questions today as I’m on my way out the door now to head out to the Big Show in Vegas........for presentations and such.

When I return to the office I expect to be literally swamped with things to do so I don’t know how much time I’ll be able to contribute here upon immediately returning from CES.

I’ll make a special effort to get an official Blu-ray bomber jacket out in the mail (size small ) to a certain mystical model we have here sometime before the end of the month so that she can get started on her photo shoot.

I’ll try to get paidgeek back on here around the 3rd week of the month.

Later

[Proteus]

According to this link:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...o_Blu-ray/1327

Warner did not take any money to make the switch in stance.

Insiders?

I suspect there was _something_ motivating them past the undoubtedly 100's of millions that MS/Tosh had on the table besides category growth. If not, then major KUDOS to Warner.

[Knight-Errant]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Sorry folks, no time to answer any other questions today as I’m on my way out the door now to head out to the Big Show in Vegas........for presentations and such.

When I return to the office I expect to be literally swamped with things to do so I don’t know how much time I’ll be able to contribute here upon immediately returning from CES.

I’ll make a special effort to get an official Blu-ray bomber jacket out in the mail (size small ) to a certain mystical model we have here sometime before the end of the month so that she can get started on her photo shoot.

I’ll try to get paidgeek back on here around the 3rd week of the month.

Later

Have a great CES P Man. Take it easy bro.

[OokieSpookie]

Originally Posted by Proteus

According to this link:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...o_Blu-ray/1327

Warner did not take any money to make the switch in stance.

Insiders?

I suspect there was _something_ motivating them past the undoubtedly 100's of millions that MS/Tosh had on the table besides category growth. If not, then major KUDOS to Warner.

Who cares if they took money, hd made their bed now they can rot in it.

[Banjo]

I really doubt Warner Bros. was offered any money in order to do this. Unlikely Paramount/DW and DreamWorks Animation.

[horseflesh]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

I think a good way to celebrate would be tomorrow at 5PM PT we all sit down in our respective HTs, crack open a cold beer and watch Blade Runner.

Sound like a plan?

That'll be 1am for you and I Max!!

(and I'm still waiting for my copy of BR too.... )

[krinkle]

I have been a huge BD supporter since 2006 back at AVS, back when all our insiders were over there and not here.

Finally the best format has won!!!!!!!!!



HURRAY!!!!

[JasonS]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Don’t worry about it, potential complications have been anticipated.

I'd assume that's why this deal has been in the works since September. They probably double and triple checked all of their red contracts and then checked again.