Batman Begins and Matrix being "prepped" for Blu-ray

[JackStraw]

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...ming_Soon/1340

With the studio having thrown its weight behind Blu-ray, Warner Home Entertainment President Kevin Tsujihara says plans are underway to introduce its first Profile 1.1 compliant titles to the market.

Although Profile 1.1 hardware is now readily available, and several Blu-ray-supporting studios have already produced titles with Profile 1.1-enabled features, Warner has yet to utilize the technology on any of its Blu-ray releases.

That appears to be on the verge of changing, however, following Warner's seismic shift late last week to Blu-ray exclusivity. Speaking with High-Def Digest, Tsujishara stated that the studio is preparing several Profile 1.1 titles --specifically the library of nearly a dozen Warner titles previously released on HD DVD that used that format's HDi technology to deliver the studio's "In Movie Experience" picture-in-picture video commentary and other interactive features.

"We held off releasing them on Blu-ray because we wanted to be able to have the full interactivity," said Tsujishara. "At this point in time, we're still working out all the kinks [with the technology], but they will be released soon."

Two titles specifically cited by Tsujishara as being prepped for Blu-ray release were 'Batman Begins,' and the blockbuster 'Matrix' trilogy, although he stopped short of naming actual street dates.

As previously reported, Warner's switch to Blu-ray allegiance will see the studio releasing titles on both Blu-ray and HD DVD through the end of May 2008, after which they will back Blu-ray exclusively. At press time, Warner had not announced any upcoming releases (on either format) to feature picture-in-picture interactivity.

Stay tuned...

[JimboTHX1138]

Oh yeah!!! And not a moment too soon.

[aqupunk]

I only wanna buy The first matrix not the others hope they give that option. But Batman for sure sold my dvd months ago anticipating it coming to blu!

[CAB]

Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

[WimeTime]

Originally Posted by CAB

Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

You serious?

[CAB]

Originally Posted by WimeTime

You serious?

I wouldn't have survived further than my first post on blu-ray.com or as a BD enthusiast if I believed that HD DVD talkingpoint.

Click my Blu collection if there is any doubt.

[Razzy]

Originally Posted by WimeTime

You serious?

CAB is always dead serious.

[Bond007]

Can't wait for Batman Begins. Hopefully, WB will release all Batman movies on BD when The Dark Night hits the big screen. I saw the first Batman on HBO HD and it looked great!

[The Don]

Originally Posted by Bond007

Can't wait for Batman Begins. Hopefully, WB will release all Batman movies on BD when The Dark Night hits the big screen. I saw the first Batman on HBO HD and it looked great!

I am expecting Batman Begins around June....

Max said Matrix may not be out until 4Q 08...but that may change..

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by CAB

Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

anyway I just hope they dont convert the crappy hdud movies to blu-ray.

[Razzy]

Originally Posted by supersix14

anyway I just hope they dont convert the crappy hdud movies to blu-ray.

must be on the fritz eh?

[Dragonraine]

Originally Posted by supersix14

anyway I just hope they dont convert the crappy hdud movies to blu-ray.

Are you serious? Have you seen the HD DVD versions? They looked pretty awesome in 1080p to me. While it would be nice to get higher bit rate versions, i cant imagine them looking much better.

[Jroxproductions]

Originally Posted by CAB

Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

DE DE DEE???

[Esox50]

Not a big fan of The Matrix. But I will absolutely be picking up Batman Begins and VforV.

[Illicious]

Originally Posted by CAB

Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

Your kidding right?
I have 2 games and several blu ray movies which i use the ps3 to enjoy.

Games:
Genji and Assassin's Creed

Movies:
Unforgiven, Warriors, Rocky, Last Samurai, 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, Underworld, Oldboy, plus ill be getting at least 2 more this month.

BTW, although they arent movies the games are in blu-ray disk format.

Also, friend of mine bought a ps3 and hdtv this xmas and after watching Spiderman 3 in great HD he went out and bought 3 more blu-rays fliks.

[Blu_Ray_UK2007]

It's about time

[akadkins]

Originally Posted by CAB

Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

Whoa...hold on there partner...I own a PS3 and about 40+ Blu-ray titles (as well as about 10 PS3 games).

[uniquetreatone]

It seems sometimes evryone with a ps3 doesn't get credit for all the movies we buy

[gumpaholic]

Originally Posted by CAB

Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

I have a PS3 with 79 movies and counting and only have 2 games which I hardly EVER play. Think about that !

[jubaiweaponx]

i`m sure it was just cab`s sarcasm shining through there ,but indeed ps3 2 games 127 blu-ray movies ,lol go figure