Archived: Ask the Insiders: Judgment Day Edition

[Talkstr8t]

Originally Posted by Icemage

Question for Talkstr8t while you're visiting:

I'm sure everyone's got aces up their sleeves for CES, but without revealing anything specific, on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being least interesting to 10 being most interesting, how important would you say CES will be this year to the format war, based on what you are personally aware of?

Again, not asking for details - but CES was mega-hyped last year, and the only major news to come out of it was the news that didn't come from it - specifically Universal's temporary hiatus (and Fox's subsequent disappearance on similar grounds).

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

[JasonS]

Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

Wow that's great news. Thanks for the honest response!

[PaulGo]

Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

[BluFox]

Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

Thanks Talk.
It's pretty much what I was expecting.
Penton's always stated that these things take time. So if he is busy now, we'll hear about his work on a six month delay!?

All insiders here, Paid, Talk and the rest talk a lot of sense. It's just that members get all carried away too much.

[Fozziwig]

Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

I stand corrected. That was a 9.2.

[DaViD Boulet]

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

That would be Fox releasing Moulin Rouge and the Sound of Music on Blu-ray Disc.

So far, their "big title announcements" haven't had me reaching for the mouse to place any amazong-pre-orders. If CES comes and goes and the "big title announcements" don't distinguishi themselves beyond what's already been leaked (at the bits etc.), I won't be impressed.

Hopefully at least Disney will announce something like Sleeping Beauty and/or Aladding to pick up the pace.

[LynxFX]

[JohnAlden]

I have been having A gut feeling something good is to happen on friday for the last couple of days. If my gut feeling turns out to be true, then i am going to have my dad whip up A bach of blue berry pancakes.

[OokieSpookie]

Originally Posted by JohnAlden

I have been having A gut feeling something good is to happen on friday for the last couple of days. If my gut feeling turns out to be true, then i am going to have my dad whip up A bach of blue berry pancakes.

We will make you a deal, we will make it the official Smurfy Streaking day if something goes down friday in your honor.
That is right, blu paint and skyclad down the streets says I.
It will be one of those freak things that happens once in a life time.
"For some reason thousands of people all around the world painted themselves blu and went running naked through the streets, it was the damnedest thing!"

[mystiksuicide]

Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

Are you also a hairdresser like Penton? lol

[whippersnapper]

Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

We will make you a deal, we will make it the official Smurfy Streaking day if something goes down friday in your honor.
That is right, blu paint and skyclad down the streets says I.
It will be one of those freak things that happens once in a life time.
"For some reason thousands of people all around the world painted themselves blu and went running naked through the streets, it was the damnedest thing!"

...painted themselves blu and went running naked through the streets...

Ookie, thanks but I think I'll stick with the "blu'berry" pancakes. But I'll be looking out the window at you all.

[Razter]

Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

Do you think Lions Gate-Michael Burns comment was premature, or could we get a big smile on our faces soon?

[darkblueme]

Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

Sweet Mama!!

[whippersnapper]

Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

Talkstr8t, thanks ... and thanks also for being a "class act", particularly over at AVS where you interject some sorely needed honesty and decency.

[zipbags]

Here is a pic of Amir in his new office in the Microsoft basement. They even took away his red stapler.

[GarettP]

Originally Posted by Talkstr8t

Outside of any major studio exclusivity announcements, I don't think CES itself is likely to present any blockbuster (i.e. war-ending) announcements so much as it will represent an inflection point where a series of moves over the next few months will make the outcome clear. In other words I anticipate an abundance of good Blu-ray news starting within the next few days which, in total, will make the eventual outcome clear.

Thanks for all of the info you can share with us Talk!

[Sling]

Originally Posted by zipbags

Here is a pic of Amir in his new office in the Microsoft basement. They even took away his red stapler.

I didn't know he was in charge of WM6 lol

Originally Posted by zipbags

[Sonar5]

Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

We will make you a deal, we will make it the official Smurfy Streaking day if something goes down friday in your honor.
That is right, blu paint and skyclad down the streets says I.
It will be one of those freak things that happens once in a life time.
"For some reason thousands of people all around the world painted themselves blu and went running naked through the streets, it was the damnedest thing!"

Ok, while I'll hold you to doing that, when you say we............??????

[richteer]

Originally Posted by makingmusic476

Penton (or any other Insders who may know), will a certain group of halflings be making an appearance at CES? Also, will theirs be an "extended" visit?

Now, now. We shouldn't make a hobbit of asking Insiders awkward questions... :-)

[DaViD Boulet]

brilliant. Simply brilliant.