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ReduxInflux · 09-26-2007, 09:47 PM

NEXT: universal. ha ha ha....paramount...(minus spielberg titles)

Blu-Light · 09-26-2007, 09:47 PM

I await the crater that is where the HD-DVD forums used to be.

Leon · 09-26-2007, 09:47 PM

http://n4g.com/gaming/News-70273.aspx ?

I know its a game site but ?

Banjo · 09-26-2007, 09:47 PM

You know, as much as I want to believe this but I'm taking this with a grain of salt. However, if this does turn out to be true... then it's over for HD DVD. There's no way HD DVD will be able to go on with just Paramount/DW and Universal. Not only to mention that there's already a lot of rumours about Universal supporting Blu-ray within a year. Not only to mention that Spielberg obviously favour Blu-ray when he refused to let Paramount release his movies on HD DVD only when he personally approved the video transfer for Close Encounters which is Blu-ray only.

The reason they gave us on why HD DVD from New Line Cinema are merely delayed is due to the lack of region coding. New Line Cinema titles are distributed by many different distributors including Alliance Atlantis in Canada and around the world. Movies are still playing at the theatres in other countries when they are on DVD here in North America. It's a plausible explanation but it's clear New Line Cinema somewhere favour Blu-ray because of the region coding technology.

I'm just saying.

mattym · 09-26-2007, 09:47 PM

mods will know if this guy is a regular from his IP address

bda4life · 09-26-2007, 09:48 PM

Here's to hoping this is true. If so, I for one will be looking for The Matrix on Blu-Ray (I want the movies real bad, but I refuse to buy any HD DVD titles at this point). I sure wouldn't mind the Austin Powers movies on Blu-Ray either.

I'm sure there are many other titles I would love to see on Blu-Ray, but the names escape me now.

Nick Graham · 09-26-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattym

my money currently is on Lee Stewart or other having a joke on gullible bluray owners.

QFT, but I'm keeping my hopes up. Of course, if they do announce this, prepare for a flood of protests demanding that Warner re-encode and re-release all of their previous releases.

glenn22 · 09-26-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

http://n4g.com/gaming/News-70273.aspx ?

I know its a game site but ?

That's interesting... that would be 20 mins after the supposed annoucement.

Blu-Light · 09-26-2007, 09:48 PM

The writing has been on the wall for a few weeks now. I am kinda surprised that if this comes to fruition it happened before the new year however.

JimSD · 09-26-2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAB

OK, I'll make an account on AVpM$ tonight so I can be prepared to post my "Neener neener neener neener!" tomorrow afternoon. You think I'll get banned? I should probably make a fake gmail account tonight and use that.

Don't stoop to that level. Take the high road.

jedisinclair · 09-26-2007, 09:49 PM

question: If Spielberg isn't allowing the movies he directed to be released on HD DVD, why is Transformers being released on dud?

sodrock · 09-26-2007, 09:49 PM

Its my birthday tomorrow. Enough said.

The Big Blue · 09-26-2007, 09:50 PM

This rumor has taken off like wildfire! HD DVD supporters are protesting in front of the Warner offices....

w_tanoto · 09-26-2007, 09:50 PM

awaiting HD DUD reaction....
@ReduxInflux: paramount is left in the middle of nowhere

ReduxInflux · 09-26-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattym

mods will know if this guy is a regular from his IP address

dude...heres the deal. a hack poster would have made a post and maybe a couple of more to respond to the initial skepticism...but really...would he give such good reasoning or leave you with an invitation to pm him? would he go through all the trouble to lead us astray about whats going to be announced tomorrow?
a hack poster would have let the pain linger for days and days...not 24 hours!
im putting my money on him. scary as it is...i'm doing it. all my chips are in. poo on me tomorrow if it doesn't happen.

TauHeel05 · 09-26-2007, 09:50 PM

i did think the region code excuse was strange on New Line's behalf. Let's hope this was a sign of blu-ray exclusivity.

w_tanoto · 09-26-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedisinclair

question: If Spielberg isn't allowing the movies he directed to be released on HD DVD, why is Transformers being released on dud?

because he does not direct it. he is the producer

Joe Cain · 09-26-2007, 09:50 PM

Seems much more likely to be a hoax, doesn't it? Considering that the FUD has truly escalated in such presence and stature---a true sign of autumn and the forthcoming joyous season. If it's a wind-up, I think the enjoyment will be short-lived...which makes me think of HD-DVD for some reason...

I really don't want to get carried away and join the posting frenzy.

But I can't HELP it.

If it is true, Warner would have to explain why. Wouldn't they? And the potential answers amuse me.

"Well, we took THREE HUNDRED MILLION from Sony to do it---hahaHAHAHA, Paramount SUCKS!"

or,

"To get all you p*ssed-off BD-buying f*ckers off of the M*TH*RF*CKING CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES!!!! YOU BROKE THE WEBSITE! F*CK OFF!"

w_tanoto · 09-26-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TauHeel05

i did think the region code excuse was strange on New Line's behalf. Let's hope this was a sign of blu-ray exclusivity.

that is my guess exactly. OP said Warner had no probs, why New line have probs with it?

Mikeesracing · 09-26-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Damn, I got to wait till 13:00.. I mean 1.

Its 2000 for me, I mean 8PM

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09-26-2007, 09:47 PM	#81
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	NEXT: universal. ha ha ha....paramount...(minus spielberg titles)

09-26-2007, 09:47 PM	#82
Blu-Light Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006	I await the crater that is where the HD-DVD forums used to be.

09-26-2007, 09:47 PM	#83
Leon Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Oslo,Norway Blu-ray collection:12	http://n4g.com/gaming/News-70273.aspx ? I know its a game site but ?

09-26-2007, 09:47 PM	#84
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	You know, as much as I want to believe this but I'm taking this with a grain of salt. However, if this does turn out to be true... then it's over for HD DVD. There's no way HD DVD will be able to go on with just Paramount/DW and Universal. Not only to mention that there's already a lot of rumours about Universal supporting Blu-ray within a year. Not only to mention that Spielberg obviously favour Blu-ray when he refused to let Paramount release his movies on HD DVD only when he personally approved the video transfer for Close Encounters which is Blu-ray only. The reason they gave us on why HD DVD from New Line Cinema are merely delayed is due to the lack of region coding. New Line Cinema titles are distributed by many different distributors including Alliance Atlantis in Canada and around the world. Movies are still playing at the theatres in other countries when they are on DVD here in North America. It's a plausible explanation but it's clear New Line Cinema somewhere favour Blu-ray because of the region coding technology. I'm just saying.

09-26-2007, 09:47 PM	#85
mattym Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007	mods will know if this guy is a regular from his IP address

09-26-2007, 09:48 PM	#86
bda4life Active Member Member since:May 2007	Here's to hoping this is true. If so, I for one will be looking for The Matrix on Blu-Ray (I want the movies real bad, but I refuse to buy any HD DVD titles at this point). I sure wouldn't mind the Austin Powers movies on Blu-Ray either. I'm sure there are many other titles I would love to see on Blu-Ray, but the names escape me now.

09-26-2007, 09:49 PM	#91
jedisinclair Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:3	question: If Spielberg isn't allowing the movies he directed to be released on HD DVD, why is Transformers being released on dud?

09-26-2007, 09:49 PM	#92
sodrock Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nashville, TN Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	Its my birthday tomorrow. Enough said.

09-26-2007, 09:50 PM	#93
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	This rumor has taken off like wildfire! HD DVD supporters are protesting in front of the Warner offices....

09-26-2007, 09:50 PM	#94
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	awaiting HD DUD reaction.... @ReduxInflux: paramount is left in the middle of nowhere

09-26-2007, 09:50 PM	#96
TauHeel05 Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:2604 Blu-ray collection:8151 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	i did think the region code excuse was strange on New Line's behalf. Let's hope this was a sign of blu-ray exclusivity.

09-26-2007, 09:50 PM	#98
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	Seems much more likely to be a hoax, doesn't it? Considering that the FUD has truly escalated in such presence and stature---a true sign of autumn and the forthcoming joyous season. If it's a wind-up, I think the enjoyment will be short-lived...which makes me think of HD-DVD for some reason... I really don't want to get carried away and join the posting frenzy. But I can't HELP it. If it is true, Warner would have to explain why. Wouldn't they? And the potential answers amuse me. "Well, we took THREE HUNDRED MILLION from Sony to do it---hahaHAHAHA, Paramount SUCKS!" or, "To get all you pssed-off BD-buying fckers off of the MTHRFCKING CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES!!!! YOU BROKE THE WEBSITE! FCK OFF!"

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