Why better titles on HD DVD? - Blu-ray Forum

adidino · 01-20-2007, 09:01 PM

I'm sure this has been answered before. I'm a bluray supporter but it's getting hard to ignore some of the great HDDVD titles out right now. Most of the releases are from studios supporting both Bluray and HD DVD. What gives? I'm not sure why great titles like Batman Begins, V for Vendetta, etc.. and recent announcements for HDDVD like Star Trek TOS, Lord of the Rings, etc. I'm aware that Universal not releasing titles for Bluray (which is another questions I have, why not?) so what's the issue with the other titles??

Tony

dialog_gvf · 01-20-2007, 09:11 PM

Mostly one studio: Universal.

Warner is catching up this year, and Paramount keeps in step. You should look at the release list for upcoming BD.

I think Universal will be forced to release on BD sometime this year.

Gary

MyXBR3isMygf · 01-20-2007, 09:17 PM

Why is Universal exclusive to HD-DVD? That's the way they've drawn their lines I guess. I don't know the details of how this alliance came about but that's not really important. None of these studios have ever said they will NEVER support the competing format.

Anyway I don't understand your question. You've named 3 titles and 1 trilogy. Since you're a bluray supporter, I assume you know the bluray collection. Does the HD-DVD collection appeal to you more than bluray? Maybe you should get an HD-DVD drive...?

I'd like to see these movies on bluray too but it's not "hard to ignore" them when I have a great collection of blurays and the great titles coming out in 2007 to look forward to.

LeoneFan · 01-20-2007, 09:24 PM

Who cares man, when HDDVD bites the dust we'll get all those and more.

Heresy · 01-20-2007, 10:30 PM

Batman Begins and V for Vendetta are Warner and will be out on Blu-Ray soon; Warner has already made the commitment to "catch up" on Blu-Ray.

Star Trek TOS (and the movies) and LoTR will will both be on both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.

Meanwhile the biggest hits of the last few years Spiderman and Pirates of the Caribbean will all be Blu-Ray exclusive.

LeoneFan · 01-21-2007, 12:45 AM

Don't hold your breadth regarding Warner, they are playing favorites. It doesn't take 1 year to bring a title to BD thats already been release on HDDVD. They are trying to prolong the format war for whatever reason.

BluFox · 01-21-2007, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeoneFan

Don't hold your breadth regarding Warner, they are playing favorites. It doesn't take 1 year to bring a title to BD thats already been release on HDDVD. They are trying to prolong the format war for whatever reason.

They sit merrily on their ass on BOTH boards!

adidino · 01-21-2007, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeoneFan

Don't hold your breadth regarding Warner, they are playing favorites. It doesn't take 1 year to bring a title to BD thats already been release on HDDVD. They are trying to prolong the format war for whatever reason.

I suppose you guys bring up some good points. Looks like most of the titles I'm currently interested in are from Universal so I guess that's the problem. Also, regarding Warner, I notice several of their BD titles that are also offered on HD DVD do not inlucude a Dolby TRUEHD or DTS HD track on the BD version. That's something else I don't get. I feel like Bluray get's the shaft a little from Warner with regard to audio format and delayed title releases vs HD DVD. Hopefully this will all catch up soon.

sticks · 01-20-2007, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeoneFan

Who cares man, when HDDVD bites the dust we'll get all those and more.

I'm having a hard time justifying the cash for the bd titles I want to buy this spring let alone the few titles I might want off universal hehe.

HIDEF · 01-21-2007, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sticks

I'm having a hard time justifying the cash for the bd titles I want to buy this spring let alone the few titles I might want off universal hehe.

If you buy from Play.com you should save a fortune.

01-20-2007, 09:01 PM	#1
adidino Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:172 DVD collection:57 Trading Score:1	Why better titles on HD DVD? I'm sure this has been answered before. I'm a bluray supporter but it's getting hard to ignore some of the great HDDVD titles out right now. Most of the releases are from studios supporting both Bluray and HD DVD. What gives? I'm not sure why great titles like Batman Begins, V for Vendetta, etc.. and recent announcements for HDDVD like Star Trek TOS, Lord of the Rings, etc. I'm aware that Universal not releasing titles for Bluray (which is another questions I have, why not?) so what's the issue with the other titles?? Tony

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
MGM Re-releasing titles as DVD/BD Combos - In DVD Cases	Blu-ray Movies - North America	DetroitSportsFan	73	05-21-2010 04:48 PM
Are NL titles going to be on HD DVD now?	General Chat	stockstar1138	7	02-29-2008 01:07 PM
What titles do you have on DVD and then also bought on BD	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Hollywood81	54	02-18-2008 09:01 PM
New Line: Most titles will be released on DVD & BD day & date with a lag for HD DVD	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	Tekman	4	09-18-2007 06:29 AM

01-20-2007, 09:11 PM	#2
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Mostly one studio: Universal. Warner is catching up this year, and Paramount keeps in step. You should look at the release list for upcoming BD. I think Universal will be forced to release on BD sometime this year. Gary

01-20-2007, 09:17 PM	#3
MyXBR3isMygf Active Member Member since:Nov 2006	Why is Universal exclusive to HD-DVD? That's the way they've drawn their lines I guess. I don't know the details of how this alliance came about but that's not really important. None of these studios have ever said they will NEVER support the competing format. Anyway I don't understand your question. You've named 3 titles and 1 trilogy. Since you're a bluray supporter, I assume you know the bluray collection. Does the HD-DVD collection appeal to you more than bluray? Maybe you should get an HD-DVD drive...? I'd like to see these movies on bluray too but it's not "hard to ignore" them when I have a great collection of blurays and the great titles coming out in 2007 to look forward to.

01-20-2007, 09:24 PM	#4
LeoneFan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007	Who cares man, when HDDVD bites the dust we'll get all those and more.

01-20-2007, 10:30 PM	#5
Heresy Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Frisco, TX	Batman Begins and V for Vendetta are Warner and will be out on Blu-Ray soon; Warner has already made the commitment to "catch up" on Blu-Ray. Star Trek TOS (and the movies) and LoTR will will both be on both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. Meanwhile the biggest hits of the last few years Spiderman and Pirates of the Caribbean will all be Blu-Ray exclusive.

01-21-2007, 12:45 AM	#6
LeoneFan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007	Don't hold your breadth regarding Warner, they are playing favorites. It doesn't take 1 year to bring a title to BD thats already been release on HDDVD. They are trying to prolong the format war for whatever reason.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals