Warner Going Blu-ray Exclusive (Rumor) - Page 61 - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Light · 09-27-2007, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spankey

Which is the most fun about this thread?

The excitement of Blu-ray supporters or the uncertainty of HD-DVD fans..

Like I said before the panic on the DUD side is the most entertaining. You know they are sweating bullets. Fun thread to view and the excitment it has generated inside and outside of this forum.

jhansla · 09-27-2007, 01:15 PM

Why the f doesn't anyone else know about this?

mikemorel · 09-27-2007, 01:16 PM

This thread is off the scale.

The unintentional comedy scale that is.

It deserves an 11.

jhansla · 09-27-2007, 01:19 PM

Only 3 and a half hours to go

Bullseye · 09-27-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhansla

Why the f doesn't anyone else know about this?

They do but they just don't want to talk about it

Has the poster of the thread been back online today

Arkadin · 09-27-2007, 01:21 PM

it's becoming more and more evident that this "rumor" is a hoax

Magic · 09-27-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hussla

Kelly Clarkson is in town atm, she was just on TV and BOY she has put on weight!

although she said our Football team is going to win the grandfinal .... so who knows!

Kelly Clarkson?!?
I'm going to have to quite this site..... *shaking head in shame*

maximus2323 · 09-27-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copacetic2u

it's becoming more and more evident that this "rumor" is a hoax

yes, that is possible

Slapper · 09-27-2007, 01:22 PM

If DVD sales were totally in the toilet and they NEEDED a new product for the home video market in order to get that revenue stream back, then I would say it is possible, and likely. Currently DVD sales are still very strong even if they are off the 8-10% dollar sales that I have been hearing.

Of course, WB may have done some homework and had their "forecasters" predict where the DVD market would be next year. If the market for DVD looks really bad next year, then WB would want the hi-def format war to end asap. Getting all the fence-sitters to jump onto one format during the '07 holidays would jump-start the "hi-def on disc" market and their home video revenue stream. This could not be accomplished by announcing exclusivity to HD-DVD. They know this.

Made-up press announcement from WB:
"As many of you know there are two hi-def disc formats out there right now: HD-DVD and Blu-ray. We have supported both formats since they hit the market. We supported both formats because they each have something to offer to the consumer. Each format has it's strengths AND it's weaknesses. But, we, as a company, need to look toward the future. Where will the hi-def market be in 1 year? 5 years? What will HD-DVD and Blu-ray as technologies have to offer in that same time-frame?

As difficult as this decision has been for us, because we do love both formats, we are going to have to go in one direction. Our decision to back one format exclusively is not a choice we thought we would have to make. In the past we have stated that we thought both formats could survive and thrive. Now, we simply don't think that's possible. Having two formats has caused a great deal of confusion at the consumer level. Our research has shown that most of the salespeople at the B&M level do not even know the differences in the formats. Most do not even know which studio supports which format. This is creating a great deal of confusion in the consumer sector and we have found that most consumers are not willing to buy into a format that may fail. Does anyone here remember Betamax? One format equals no confusion. No confusion will jump-start this market that all of us here today, love.

So, again we have to ask ouselves: Where will the formats be in 5 years? Where will the actual technology be in 5 years? The answers to these questions left us with one clear winner. We have chosen Blu-ray."

The End.

blublublu · 09-27-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhansla

Why the f doesn't anyone else know about this?

Because it was all a troll.

Jish · 09-27-2007, 01:24 PM

My two cents...

I think this has been a lot of fun even if it isn't true - so well done if it is a hoax, and partytime if it is true!

I think we need to note what Penton said - my interpretation of his posts are that the idea of Warner going Blu exclusive is something that has been talked about and negotiated, but don't count on it being TODAY.

The original poster might have some legitimate insider information, but even if he does the announcement could be delayed days or even weeks!

Sushisake · 09-27-2007, 01:25 PM

I just had a horrible thought - what if the OP posted this, when in reality WB was going over to HD? Think of the devastation here ---- I pray to the blu-ray GODS that I am wrong...

maximus2323 · 09-27-2007, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jish

The original poster might have some legitimate insider information, but even if he does the announcement could be delayed days or even weeks!

True to that or may not happen at all.

Spankey · 09-27-2007, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic

Kelly Clarkson?!?
I'm going to have to quite this site..... *shaking head in shame*

I'm going to Genesis tonight, if that counts.

tiger roach · 09-27-2007, 01:27 PM

Man, 60+ pages in less than a day. This could be the most successful troll in internet history.

If it is true, I will have a beer for lunch. A real beer, not a light beer.

jw · 09-27-2007, 01:29 PM

I hate rumors, look at the amount of replies a rumors has caused.

maximus2323 · 09-27-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiger roach

Man, 60+ pages in less than a day. This could be the most successful troll in internet history.

If it is true, I will have a beer for lunch. A real beer, not a light beer.

Better hold that offer if it's true.

radagast · 09-27-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teazle

I'm not trying to get anyone to take the blue pill, except maybe those people who are posting saying they've lost six hours of sleep etc etc.

I didn't lose any sleep over this. I have plenty of important things to lose sleep over. Rumors don't count as important. I will be glad when time is up, and we see that this so-and-so is a lying troll. Then hopefully the moderators will ban him (or her) and delete this thread.

maximus2323 · 09-27-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

I hate rumors, look at the amount of replies a rumors has caused.

Yes, rumors can do that.

stringent · 09-27-2007, 01:31 PM

Well, I think I'll just have to go home and play Warhawk till 17:00 (UK time).

I have come to conclusions listed below.

1. Its a hoax and the bloke is having a laugh, to which we are all fools and just getting our hopes up.
2. Its true and then we can dance all night
3. WB go HD-DVD and its all to finish our hopes off. BUT only an HD-DVD supporter would sink that low

I think if there wasn't any truth to it, the mods would have locked this topic ages ago, to keep from spam and further speculation, and knock us back into the ground.

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09-27-2007, 01:15 PM	#1202
jhansla Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:257 Trading Score:3	Why the f doesn't anyone else know about this?

09-27-2007, 01:16 PM	#1203
mikemorel Banned Member since:Aug 2007	This thread is off the scale. The unintentional comedy scale that is. It deserves an 11.

09-27-2007, 01:19 PM	#1204
jhansla Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:257 Trading Score:3	Only 3 and a half hours to go

09-27-2007, 01:21 PM	#1206
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	it's becoming more and more evident that this "rumor" is a hoax

09-27-2007, 01:22 PM	#1209
Slapper Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:I live in a pineapple under the sea... Blu-ray collection:277	If DVD sales were totally in the toilet and they NEEDED a new product for the home video market in order to get that revenue stream back, then I would say it is possible, and likely. Currently DVD sales are still very strong even if they are off the 8-10% dollar sales that I have been hearing. Of course, WB may have done some homework and had their "forecasters" predict where the DVD market would be next year. If the market for DVD looks really bad next year, then WB would want the hi-def format war to end asap. Getting all the fence-sitters to jump onto one format during the '07 holidays would jump-start the "hi-def on disc" market and their home video revenue stream. This could not be accomplished by announcing exclusivity to HD-DVD. They know this. Made-up press announcement from WB: "As many of you know there are two hi-def disc formats out there right now: HD-DVD and Blu-ray. We have supported both formats since they hit the market. We supported both formats because they each have something to offer to the consumer. Each format has it's strengths AND it's weaknesses. But, we, as a company, need to look toward the future. Where will the hi-def market be in 1 year? 5 years? What will HD-DVD and Blu-ray as technologies have to offer in that same time-frame? As difficult as this decision has been for us, because we do love both formats, we are going to have to go in one direction. Our decision to back one format exclusively is not a choice we thought we would have to make. In the past we have stated that we thought both formats could survive and thrive. Now, we simply don't think that's possible. Having two formats has caused a great deal of confusion at the consumer level. Our research has shown that most of the salespeople at the B&M level do not even know the differences in the formats. Most do not even know which studio supports which format. This is creating a great deal of confusion in the consumer sector and we have found that most consumers are not willing to buy into a format that may fail. Does anyone here remember Betamax? One format equals no confusion. No confusion will jump-start this market that all of us here today, love. So, again we have to ask ouselves: Where will the formats be in 5 years? Where will the actual technology be in 5 years? The answers to these questions left us with one clear winner. We have chosen Blu-ray." The End.

09-27-2007, 01:24 PM	#1211
Jish Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:454	My two cents... I think this has been a lot of fun even if it isn't true - so well done if it is a hoax, and partytime if it is true! I think we need to note what Penton said - my interpretation of his posts are that the idea of Warner going Blu exclusive is something that has been talked about and negotiated, but don't count on it being TODAY. The original poster might have some legitimate insider information, but even if he does the announcement could be delayed days or even weeks!

09-27-2007, 01:25 PM	#1212
Sushisake Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:1806 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:3	I just had a horrible thought - what if the OP posted this, when in reality WB was going over to HD? Think of the devastation here ---- I pray to the blu-ray GODS that I am wrong...

09-27-2007, 01:27 PM	#1215
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Man, 60+ pages in less than a day. This could be the most successful troll in internet history. If it is true, I will have a beer for lunch. A real beer, not a light beer.

09-27-2007, 01:29 PM	#1216
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I hate rumors, look at the amount of replies a rumors has caused.

09-27-2007, 01:31 PM	#1220
stringent Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:UK	Well, I think I'll just have to go home and play Warhawk till 17:00 (UK time). I have come to conclusions listed below. 1. Its a hoax and the bloke is having a laugh, to which we are all fools and just getting our hopes up. 2. Its true and then we can dance all night 3. WB go HD-DVD and its all to finish our hopes off. BUT only an HD-DVD supporter would sink that low I think if there wasn't any truth to it, the mods would have locked this topic ages ago, to keep from spam and further speculation, and knock us back into the ground.

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