Paramount/DreamWorks fallout... a primal scream therapy thread for Blu-ray fans - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

bferr1 · 08-20-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterXeus

From The Rock, what a great movie

And a BD exclusive, too.

ground chuck · 08-20-2007, 09:04 PM

very diplomatic matthew, i don't think i could restrain myself especially over email. we should all use your email as a template and just insert our own name.

KenThompson · 08-20-2007, 09:04 PM

Those A hole hd dud fanbois are laughing at us now. Paramount has probably just sold alot more lemons now with the exclusive support. To bad, it was close to being a done deal and Toshiba going the way of the dodo bird.

msupe · 08-20-2007, 09:07 PM

We need a star wars announcement. That would be game over

BigB88 · 08-20-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajmoyper

Yeah, forget about the 1st (Titanic) and 3rd (Shrek 2) highest grossing movies ever. Nobody will want those. Also, two movies that Spielberg had nothing to do with. Somebody needs to put Shrek 2 on that list.

Titanic was both a Fox and Paramount release, with Fox owning more of it. You may still see Titanic on BD through Fox.

Carbon_Le · 08-20-2007, 09:07 PM

Transformers.

WickyWoo · 08-20-2007, 09:08 PM

No, it's simply an "offer they couldn't refuse"

KenThompson · 08-20-2007, 09:09 PM

My email wasn't quite as nice but they get the message. No further purchases of their product.

Smallville206 · 08-20-2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenThompson

Those A hole hd dud fanbois are laughing at us now. Paramount has probably just sold alot more lemons now with the exclusive support. To bad, it was close to being a done deal and Toshiba going the way of the dodo bird.

True, the HD-DVD supporters I debate with on another board are already celebrating and exclaiming their love for Microsoft. It's hard to spin this into any kind of possible. I honestly felt the war was winding down and now this garbage.

clyon · 08-20-2007, 09:12 PM

"A deal is a deal until a better one comes along"

Ferengi rules of Acquisition: #16

maconomics · 08-20-2007, 09:13 PM

The announcement was a real shocker but Blu-ray still needs our support. I think it's pretty obvious at this point...that M$ along with other companies are trying their best to stop Sony, PS3 and Blu-ray. Just think the company will be losing millions for going HD exclusive. I guess the $150 million will make up for it, but for how long

gvortex7 · 08-20-2007, 09:14 PM

Sony is a very innovative company and an electronic giant as well which is undeniable, but it is still going to take THE ENTIRE BDA to counter negative publicity and such setbacks as these and emerge victorious. One company alone cannot do it. That is why associations are created in the first place.

severdia · 08-20-2007, 09:16 PM

My email:

Hello,

"The recent decision to flip-flop and exclusively support the HD-DVD format is a poor one on the part of Paramount. As a fan of Paramount video releases, it's unfortunate that I will not be able to purchase any of those movies since myself and everyone I know have already purchased players in the superior Blu-ray format.

Best of luck in your HD pursuits."

ReduxInflux · 08-20-2007, 09:19 PM

just woke up to home media entertainment's mole revelation that has me flashing back to scenes from the Departed. bastards. i'm pissed and now, seriously, i am more than convinced that the end of this world is coming sooner than i thought. 150 million dollar contract? that's nothing. they're going to triple that with their next release of Transformers 2. that doesn't hurt them so its an inconsequential sum. all its doing, again, is HURTING the consumer. it's absolutely senseless and thoughtless. the titanic is sinking? sweet...lets hop aboard! what? inane. i, myself, while pleased with FOX's announcement, am disoriented and the stinging reality of a long ugly battle is settling in. If Blu-Ray can't pull something off to counter by year's end and crush the opposition, I'm caving in and going format neutral myself. In the end, it's all about what I have at home. I want the best and if they won't let me have it, I'll have to go out and get it.

Papi4baby · 08-20-2007, 09:20 PM

Most likely dont matter since DVD's will still be made and purchased by BB.

warhawk21114 · 08-20-2007, 09:21 PM

intresting, get everybody you can to bug paramount. If enough people hurt their wallet then we can re shorten the format war. But don't go overboard in your messages in terms of what may get you arrested. Just a note of caution, but please mention to them that their finances will suffer.

Rup_Muk · 08-20-2007, 09:21 PM

This does hurt - but its hardly a knockout punch...

Boycott Paramount - and M$ (which will be harder to do).

Despite Transformers, Sony and Disney have a bunch of blockbusters coming!!!

The war rages on... Now, more than ever, our studios need our support... and we need to make a point...

Rup.

movies3 · 08-20-2007, 09:21 PM

calm down there lol, i just checked paramounts movies and transformers was all i really wanted so im not worried, dont worry they will come back some point in time. And fox is only gonna get better along with sony and disney

JTK · 08-20-2007, 09:23 PM

See the Fox news ?

Way too much overreaction and panic.

Plenty of reasons to still be excited. Plenty of reasons to not go back to just DVD.

You want to buy HD-DVD, hey, it's your money. Good luck to you.

dialog_gvf · 08-20-2007, 09:24 PM

Yep. This is ugly. The war will be without end unless the retailers put their foot down. They have the power.

Clearly the consumer matters not at all. Paramount gave a nice FU today to everyone who has bought a Paramount Blu-ray disc. Remember that when Transformers 2 comes to the theater.

HD DVD is a copy protection sieve.
Its codec choice is easily ported.
BD burners/media are getting cheaper and cheaper.

It doesn't take a genius to see where this is going to be heading next year.

Gary

08-20-2007, 09:19 PM	#154
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	Done just woke up to home media entertainment's mole revelation that has me flashing back to scenes from the Departed. bastards. i'm pissed and now, seriously, i am more than convinced that the end of this world is coming sooner than i thought. 150 million dollar contract? that's nothing. they're going to triple that with their next release of Transformers 2. that doesn't hurt them so its an inconsequential sum. all its doing, again, is HURTING the consumer. it's absolutely senseless and thoughtless. the titanic is sinking? sweet...lets hop aboard! what? inane. i, myself, while pleased with FOX's announcement, am disoriented and the stinging reality of a long ugly battle is settling in. If Blu-Ray can't pull something off to counter by year's end and crush the opposition, I'm caving in and going format neutral myself. In the end, it's all about what I have at home. I want the best and if they won't let me have it, I'll have to go out and get it.

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08-20-2007, 09:04 PM	#142
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	very diplomatic matthew, i don't think i could restrain myself especially over email. we should all use your email as a template and just insert our own name.

08-20-2007, 09:04 PM	#143
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Those A hole hd dud fanbois are laughing at us now. Paramount has probably just sold alot more lemons now with the exclusive support. To bad, it was close to being a done deal and Toshiba going the way of the dodo bird.

08-20-2007, 09:07 PM	#144
msupe Member Member since:Apr 2007	We need a star wars announcement. That would be game over

08-20-2007, 09:07 PM	#146
Carbon_Le Member Member since:Jan 2007 Trading Score:4	Transformers.

08-20-2007, 09:08 PM	#147
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	No, it's simply an "offer they couldn't refuse"

08-20-2007, 09:09 PM	#148
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	My email wasn't quite as nice but they get the message. No further purchases of their product.

08-20-2007, 09:12 PM	#150
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	"A deal is a deal until a better one comes along" Ferengi rules of Acquisition: #16

08-20-2007, 09:13 PM	#151
maconomics Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	The announcement was a real shocker but Blu-ray still needs our support. I think it's pretty obvious at this point...that M$ along with other companies are trying their best to stop Sony, PS3 and Blu-ray. Just think the company will be losing millions for going HD exclusive. I guess the $150 million will make up for it, but for how long

08-20-2007, 09:14 PM	#152
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Sony is a very innovative company and an electronic giant as well which is undeniable, but it is still going to take THE ENTIRE BDA to counter negative publicity and such setbacks as these and emerge victorious. One company alone cannot do it. That is why associations are created in the first place.

08-20-2007, 09:16 PM	#153
severdia Junior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 4	My email: Hello, "The recent decision to flip-flop and exclusively support the HD-DVD format is a poor one on the part of Paramount. As a fan of Paramount video releases, it's unfortunate that I will not be able to purchase any of those movies since myself and everyone I know have already purchased players in the superior Blu-ray format. Best of luck in your HD pursuits."

08-20-2007, 09:20 PM	#155
Papi4baby Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:That man from Nantucket Blu-ray collection:32	Most likely dont matter since DVD's will still be made and purchased by BB.

08-20-2007, 09:21 PM	#156
warhawk21114 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:4	intresting, get everybody you can to bug paramount. If enough people hurt their wallet then we can re shorten the format war. But don't go overboard in your messages in terms of what may get you arrested. Just a note of caution, but please mention to them that their finances will suffer.

08-20-2007, 09:21 PM	#157
Rup_Muk Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:136 Blu-ray reviews:24 Trading Score:8	This does hurt - but its hardly a knockout punch... Boycott Paramount - and M$ (which will be harder to do). Despite Transformers, Sony and Disney have a bunch of blockbusters coming!!! The war rages on... Now, more than ever, our studios need our support... and we need to make a point... Rup.

08-20-2007, 09:21 PM	#158
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	calm down there lol, i just checked paramounts movies and transformers was all i really wanted so im not worried, dont worry they will come back some point in time. And fox is only gonna get better along with sony and disney

08-20-2007, 09:23 PM	#159
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	See the Fox news ? Way too much overreaction and panic. Plenty of reasons to still be excited. Plenty of reasons to not go back to just DVD. You want to buy HD-DVD, hey, it's your money. Good luck to you.

08-20-2007, 09:24 PM	#160
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Yep. This is ugly. The war will be without end unless the retailers put their foot down. They have the power. Clearly the consumer matters not at all. Paramount gave a nice FU today to everyone who has bought a Paramount Blu-ray disc. Remember that when Transformers 2 comes to the theater. HD DVD is a copy protection sieve. Its codec choice is easily ported. BD burners/media are getting cheaper and cheaper. It doesn't take a genius to see where this is going to be heading next year. Gary

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