Universal reconsidering stance in the format war? - Blu-ray Forum

Slackr89 · 08-21-2007, 05:57 AM

http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-60901.aspx

Wouldnt that be cool if Universal shifted to neutral just after paramount goes exclusive.

shadowmoon · 08-21-2007, 06:00 AM

That would be great... But I wonder about the source and the reliability of it... From reading the article and podcast, its more hearsay than concrete proof. I'll believe it when I see Bourne Trilogy on the shelves in Blu

Smallville206 · 08-21-2007, 06:02 AM

Would be nice, but I doubt it's happening.

xman · 08-21-2007, 06:11 AM

That would be cool.

sainraja · 08-21-2007, 06:14 AM

That would be nice.....and it might just come true. I think that because Toshiba probably knew about this and if that were to happen HD DVD would definitely be on its last leg. So they went after Paramount, because a lot of places are saying they were paid off. They would need another studio to replace Universal, they can't rely solely on neutral studios.

Maybe that's whats going on?

I am very doubtful of this but if it is true, that's going to be very interesting.

gand41f · 08-21-2007, 06:20 AM

Heh. Now that they don't have so much pressure as being the only DUD-exclusive studio, it will be easier to convince them to come over to the Blu side.

enjoy
gandalf

IamNhobdy · 08-21-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sainraja

That would be nice.....and it might just come true. I think that because Toshiba probably knew about this and if that were to happen HD DVD would definitely be on its last leg. So they went after Paramount, because a lot of places are saying they were paid off. They would need another studio to replace Universal, they can't rely solely on neutral studios.

Maybe that's whats going on?

I am very doubtful of this but if it is true, that's going to be very interesting.

That was my first imression as well. In fact I posted something similar on a similar thread last night. Maybe it just comes from years of watching the X-files, but it seems to be a coherent idea.

thebluemax · 08-21-2007, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Smallville206

Would be nice, but I doubt it's happening.

I agree, but a lot I know. I predicted that Paramount would go BD exclusive!! I failed to factor in M$.

shadowmoon · 08-21-2007, 06:55 AM

Is there a contact info for this podcast? I would like to sent them a couple of messages asking where they seen this info regarding Universal

Papi4baby · 08-21-2007, 07:22 AM

I actually had this on my mind as why MS paid Paramount to go exclusive, because Uni is about to go neutral and they needed something else. Only time shall tell.

dseb1985 · 08-21-2007, 06:49 PM

On the IGN Play B3yond podcast it was stated right at 7 minutes 15 seconds that Universal studios is reconsidering their stance on HD DVD and are considering going Blu-ray. They also discuss other PlayStation topics such as Paramounts decision is a mistake

http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-60901.aspx

Blubaru · 08-21-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dseb1985

On the IGN Play B3yond podcast it was stated right at 7 minutes 15 seconds that Universal studios is reconsidering their stance on HD DVD and are considering going Blu-ray. They also discuss other PlayStation topics such as Paramounts decision is a mistake

http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-60901.aspx

It’s entirely possible.

EricJ · 08-21-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dseb1985

On the IGN Play B3yond podcast it was stated right at 7 minutes 15 seconds that Universal studios is reconsidering their stance on HD DVD and are considering going Blu-ray. They also discuss other PlayStation topics such as Paramounts decision is a mistake
http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-60901.aspx

Uh, call me skeptical, but has anyone BESIDES a gamer site stumbled upon this privileged info/speculation yet?

WickyWoo · 08-21-2007, 07:08 PM

They're going off the stuff the Bits broke a few week's back

EricJ · 08-21-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

They're going off the stuff the Bits broke a few week's back

To call any Digital Bits report of Universal finally converting as "Wishful thinking" would be putting it mildly--
Although TDB rumors normally have credence, we should put a special proviso on this topic area, given how Bill Hunt almost never talks about anything else.

(Ie., not so much a rumor as "Have they changed yet? Have they changed yet? Here's a new disc announcement, is it an early sign they've changed yet? I heard a rumor that they were going to change next week, on my birthday...")

CptGreedle · 08-21-2007, 07:24 PM

Well then I for one will await their epiphany and welcome them to the Blu-ray light with open arms...

.. while throwing the knife paramount stabbed in my back right back at Paramount.

dseb1985 · 08-21-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Uh, call me skeptical, but has anyone BESIDES a gamer site stumbled upon this privileged info/speculation yet?

this is how it starts right

WickyWoo · 08-21-2007, 07:18 PM

If you actually listen to it, they're citing that information from the Bits

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa141.html

Look for the 8/9/07 entry

08-21-2007, 05:57 AM	#1
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	Universal reconsidering stance in the format war? http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-60901.aspx Wouldnt that be cool if Universal shifted to neutral just after paramount goes exclusive.

08-21-2007, 06:14 AM	#5
sainraja Member Member since:Feb 2007	That would be nice.....and it might just come true. I think that because Toshiba probably knew about this and if that were to happen HD DVD would definitely be on its last leg. So they went after Paramount, because a lot of places are saying they were paid off. They would need another studio to replace Universal, they can't rely solely on neutral studios. Maybe that's whats going on? I am very doubtful of this but if it is true, that's going to be very interesting. Last edited by sainraja; 08-21-2007 at 06:20 AM.

08-21-2007, 06:49 PM	#11
dseb1985 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:5	RUMOUR:Universal May Go With Blu-ray On the IGN Play B3yond podcast it was stated right at 7 minutes 15 seconds that Universal studios is reconsidering their stance on HD DVD and are considering going Blu-ray. They also discuss other PlayStation topics such as Paramounts decision is a mistake http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-60901.aspx

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08-21-2007, 06:00 AM	#2
shadowmoon Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Sparks, NV Blu-ray reviews:1	That would be great... But I wonder about the source and the reliability of it... From reading the article and podcast, its more hearsay than concrete proof. I'll believe it when I see Bourne Trilogy on the shelves in Blu

08-21-2007, 06:02 AM	#3
Smallville206 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Seattle, Washington	Would be nice, but I doubt it's happening.

08-21-2007, 06:11 AM	#4
xman Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	That would be cool.

08-21-2007, 06:20 AM	#6
gand41f Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:San Jose, California	Heh. Now that they don't have so much pressure as being the only DUD-exclusive studio, it will be easier to convince them to come over to the Blu side. enjoy gandalf

08-21-2007, 06:55 AM	#9
shadowmoon Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Sparks, NV Blu-ray reviews:1	Is there a contact info for this podcast? I would like to sent them a couple of messages asking where they seen this info regarding Universal

08-21-2007, 07:22 AM	#10
Papi4baby Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:That man from Nantucket Blu-ray collection:32	I actually had this on my mind as why MS paid Paramount to go exclusive, because Uni is about to go neutral and they needed something else. Only time shall tell.

08-21-2007, 07:08 PM	#14
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	They're going off the stuff the Bits broke a few week's back

08-21-2007, 07:24 PM	#16
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Well then I for one will await their epiphany and welcome them to the Blu-ray light with open arms... .. while throwing the knife paramount stabbed in my back right back at Paramount.

08-21-2007, 07:18 PM	#18
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	If you actually listen to it, they're citing that information from the Bits http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa141.html Look for the 8/9/07 entry

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