Paramount/DreamWorks fallout... a primal scream therapy thread for Blu-ray fans - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

bluflu · 08-20-2007, 08:43 PM

Brenda Ciccone
Paramount Home Entertainment
Phone: (323) 956-5000
Phone: (323) 956-8091
Email: brenda_ciccone@paramount.com

5555 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038-3197

http://www.blu-raydisc.com/top/About...cle-14864.html

Ender · 08-20-2007, 08:45 PM

It seems to me that Sony is great at creating new technology, but can rarely come up with a good strategy for mass adoption. Blu-ray is superior to HD-DVD in every way, but they aren't able to land a knock-out blow. Where is the marketing? Why aren't they subsidizing studio support? If they want to win this thing they need to rally the BDA, maybe take a few short-term hits to the pocketbook, and outmaneuver Microsoft.

halon · 08-20-2007, 08:45 PM

Didn't anyone ever tell you....Winners never quit.?.

Proteus · 08-20-2007, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender

It seems to me that Sony is great at creating new technology, but can rarely come up with a good strategy for mass adoption. Blu-ray is superior to HD-DVD in every way, but they aren't able to land a knock-out blow. Where is the marketing? Why aren't they subsidizing studio support? If they want to win this thing they need to rally the BDA, maybe take a few short-term hits to the pocketbook, and outmaneuver Microsoft.

I agree 100%, Ender.

Sony/BDA marketing is the true tragedy here today.

phil · 08-20-2007, 08:46 PM

No they go home a Buck the Prom Queen.

The Don · 08-20-2007, 08:47 PM

...have fun

shug7272 · 08-20-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proteus

I agree 100%, Ender.

Sony/BDA marketing is the true tragedy here today.

LFMFAO great sig.

monkyman · 08-20-2007, 08:48 PM

Does anyone know if this COULD be released in bluray in a different country?

whippersnapper · 08-20-2007, 08:48 PM

[QUOTE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

I am pissed! I just bought my player last week exclusively in anticipation of Transformers later this year. But just today Paramount is saying Transformers will be an HD-DVD title only! In that ugly brown case to boot!

I am boycotting anymore blu-ray movie purchases

So HD-DVD does something to hurt you and you propose responding by helping HD-DVD out by stopping Blu-ray purchases. Very strange proposal. HD-DVD must be hoping for more "enemies" such as yourself.

Quote:

Revision: I am not going to boycott the purchase of blu-ray titles, but I am holding off indefinately. What is the difference? Boycotting means "never again". Holding off means "eventually."

Nope, boycotting means simply abstaining from buying, which is exactly what you're proposing to do.

msupe · 08-20-2007, 08:48 PM

I Want Transformers! Sony Should Give Them 250 Million In My Eyes

theknub · 08-20-2007, 08:48 PM

holy lord people. it isn't just sony for blu-ray. it is a conglomerate of companies acting together to create a product. it would be the BDA marketing, not sony that has failed.

matthewrounds · 08-20-2007, 08:51 PM

Just sent my email:

Quote:

I am writing to you in regard to the recent decision by Paramount to exclusively support HD-DVD. While I understand the economics involved in this decision (no one can fault you for taking money), this decision has caused me to to reconsider supporting Paramount with my future purchases. I will certainly never purchase any future Paramount HD-DVD releases and am unlikely to support any future Paramount DVD releases. Upon returning to support Blu-Ray as you once did I will reconsider my position in supporting Paramount in my future purchases. Thank you for taking the time to read this email

Sincerely,

Matthew Rounds

MasterXeus · 08-20-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil

No they go home a Duck the Prom Queen.

From The Rock, what a great movie

Pilam69 · 08-20-2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender

It seems to me that Sony is great at creating new technology, but can rarely come up with a good strategy for mass adoption. Blu-ray is superior to HD-DVD in every way, but they aren't able to land a knock-out blow. Where is the marketing? Why aren't they subsidizing studio support? If they want to win this thing they need to rally the BDA, maybe take a few short-term hits to the pocketbook, and outmaneuver Microsoft.

Um, Sony has won more than it has lost. I'm not trying to be a fanboy here, I promise, but really, c'mon people. Everyone doesn't get to know what everyone else is doing and M$ is the king of dirty deals on stuff like this. (just ask Apple computer how that whole window's thing started)

This is sheer desperation. Nothing more, nothing less.

DavePS3 · 08-20-2007, 08:55 PM

We understand you're peed off but don't cut off support of who didn't do an underhanded scummy deal. Throw your PC out the window and buy a Mac or something.

clyon · 08-20-2007, 08:56 PM

Sony mostlikly found out last friday or sometime last week

ground chuck · 08-20-2007, 09:00 PM

F M$, go buy mac and an iphone.

msupe · 08-20-2007, 09:01 PM

I would never throw my pc away i am a microsoft certified

jctash · 08-20-2007, 09:02 PM

After giving todays events some thought I began to wonder if her were used by Paramount to strike a bigger and better deal with HD-DVD. Its ironic that this news comes shortly after previous reports from Paramount that it was going to improve or shift its focus to bluray. What that a ploy to improve a deal that was already in the works? Call me crazy but that would make the most business sense. If so....to hell with Paramount

saxwork · 08-20-2007, 09:03 PM

I think Paramount will be sorry in the end.

08-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#121
bluflu Special Member Member since:Mar 2007	Paramount contacts - emails & phone numbers Brenda Ciccone Paramount Home Entertainment Phone: (323) 956-5000 Phone: (323) 956-8091 Email: brenda_ciccone@paramount.com 5555 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038-3197 http://www.blu-raydisc.com/top/About...cle-14864.html Last edited by bluflu; 08-20-2007 at 08:46 PM.

08-20-2007, 08:46 PM	#125
phil Banned Member since:Aug 2007	No they go home a Buck the Prom Queen. Last edited by Deciazulado; 08-21-2007 at 01:08 AM.

08-20-2007, 09:02 PM	#139
jctash Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	Were we played by Paramount After giving todays events some thought I began to wonder if her were used by Paramount to strike a bigger and better deal with HD-DVD. Its ironic that this news comes shortly after previous reports from Paramount that it was going to improve or shift its focus to bluray. What that a ploy to improve a deal that was already in the works? Call me crazy but that would make the most business sense. If so....to hell with Paramount

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08-20-2007, 08:45 PM	#122
Ender Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Columbia, SC Blu-ray collection:113 DVD collection:3	It seems to me that Sony is great at creating new technology, but can rarely come up with a good strategy for mass adoption. Blu-ray is superior to HD-DVD in every way, but they aren't able to land a knock-out blow. Where is the marketing? Why aren't they subsidizing studio support? If they want to win this thing they need to rally the BDA, maybe take a few short-term hits to the pocketbook, and outmaneuver Microsoft.

08-20-2007, 08:45 PM	#123
halon Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews:4	Didn't anyone ever tell you....Winners never quit.?.

08-20-2007, 08:47 PM	#126
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	...have fun

08-20-2007, 08:48 PM	#128
monkyman Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Does anyone know if this COULD be released in bluray in a different country?

08-20-2007, 08:48 PM	#130
msupe Member Member since:Apr 2007	I Want Transformers! Sony Should Give Them 250 Million In My Eyes

08-20-2007, 08:48 PM	#131
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	holy lord people. it isn't just sony for blu-ray. it is a conglomerate of companies acting together to create a product. it would be the BDA marketing, not sony that has failed.

08-20-2007, 08:55 PM	#135
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	We understand you're peed off but don't cut off support of who didn't do an underhanded scummy deal. Throw your PC out the window and buy a Mac or something.

08-20-2007, 08:56 PM	#136
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	Sony mostlikly found out last friday or sometime last week

08-20-2007, 09:00 PM	#137
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	F M$, go buy mac and an iphone.

08-20-2007, 09:01 PM	#138
msupe Member Member since:Apr 2007	I would never throw my pc away i am a microsoft certified

08-20-2007, 09:03 PM	#140
saxwork Member Member since:Jul 2007	I think Paramount will be sorry in the end.

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