Universal announces 2 new HD-dvd excluives... - Blu-ray Forum

Dave Mack · 01-23-2007, 09:39 PM

That's right.... 2
The Jerk and The game.... for APRIL!!!!!
The Game, very cool. The Jerk? In HD? WOOHOO!!!! (kidding...)
this is all they have lined up? Really looks like they're trying to win the war!

assur191 · 01-23-2007, 09:41 PM

I'd like the have The Game...but way unimpressive releases for Universal.

Maximus · 01-23-2007, 09:42 PM

Well Amir seems to think that they are still going to annunce more titles, but I don't really hold out much hope (is hope really the right word there).

August '07 Universal will release on Blu-ray, at this rate.

Josh · 01-23-2007, 10:09 PM

Damn. I would buy them both

Rio · 01-23-2007, 10:29 PM

I'm somewhat interested in that whether the conspiracy theory I posted before will turn out to be true or not

.

2006 was end, contract term was end, obligation period was end, influx of money was end, suddenly Universal seems slowing down its pace. There is also some extra factor (AACS) which could be one of the reason for the excuse for going neutral. Let's see what will happen.

Deciazulado · 01-23-2007, 10:59 PM

Well there's about 60 Universal titles now. They have what? 4 more announced officially? Maybe they have a contractual release minimum number too? Are they near it? Would that be one reason they pumped movies at a rate 3 times more than other studios output, relatively? Reminds me of a similar story about The Beatles owing EMI an album when they abandoned Get Back. So they did Abbey Road.
Who knows what lurks in the hearts of Universal. Only the Shadow knows.
(Widescreen 1.85 DTS of course

)

Dave Mack · 01-23-2007, 11:33 PM

my theory is that everyone knows MS IS Hddvd.
MS wants both formats to tank with the masses so they can clear the path for HD content on demand...

Just my theory

Talkstr8t · 01-23-2007, 11:36 PM

Amir's claims that "the production companies were working full blast at the end of the year to get titles out, took a break, and are now gearing up" rings very hollow to me. I can appreciate that there are limited resources available for getting titles out, but if they are working on titles surely Universal could announce titles and release dates, especially since the barren launch calendar is starting to become a real liability for HD DVD.

_Alexander_ · 01-23-2007, 11:17 PM

Is it true that Universal announced 1 or 2 Blu-Ray movies already? It wouldn't be surprising after nothing at CES.

WriteSimply · 01-23-2007, 11:22 PM

Nope. Not true.

fuad

dialog_gvf · 01-23-2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Alexander_

Is it true that Universal announced 1 or 2 Blu-Ray movies already? It wouldn't be surprising after nothing at CES.

Unfortunately not. What you may have heard is that they announced two movies for HD DVD in April (underwhelming eh?)

Heck, right now Universal's BD support is pretty darn close to the HD DVD support (non-existant).

Gary

phloyd · 01-24-2007, 12:45 AM

Now now...

The Jerk and The Game are format saving titles!

*snicker*

(so hard to say with a straight face)

GasCat · 01-24-2007, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phloyd

Now now...

The Jerk and The Game are format saving titles!

*snicker*

(so hard to say with a straight face)

The Jerk is a classic comedy from that era. I do not understand why you and others would think otherwise. I guess you had to live back then to want to see the title again.

hyperdine · 01-24-2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasCat

The Jerk is a classic comedy from that era. I do not understand why you and others would think otherwise. I guess you had to live back then to want to see the title again.

You're right. It is a classic title. I think what folks are saying (and I agree) is that this isn't a "must have" title, i.e. it's not going to sell hardware, etc. It's not as big as something like Spiderman on Blu-Ray.

phloyd · 01-24-2007, 12:57 AM

I have nothing against the title. I like Steve Martin from this time period.

But they need to be releasing Jurassic Park and ET if they want to make a difference.

These titles are nice catalogue titles for sure... but really they are not going to help HD DVD much.

What are the other three... Brokeback Mountain, Half Baked and... Hollywoodland.

Actually I kinda liked Hollywoodland. Not sure I would buy it though.

dialog_gvf · 01-24-2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasCat

The Jerk is a classic comedy from that era. I do not understand why you and others would think otherwise. I guess you had to live back then to want to see the title again.

Don't get me wrong, it is an interesting title. But, it is still funny to think of it from the eyes of an HD DVD fanboy.

Just wait for CES!
(crickets)
Umm, OK. It's OK. Amir says don't worry, so just wait until an announcement!
(The Jerk and The Game)
And?....
(crickets)

Dave Mack · 01-23-2007, 11:54 PM

talkstr8t, great point! Put that on AVS! These people over there need to wake up and smell the damn coffee, realize that they are being strung along and leave that sinking ship! If we want ANY HD format to survive and prosper so we can all eventually own the most titles, we need one damn format already. They are just stubbornly prolonging this war and maybe undermining everyone. The spin is in full swing at AVS with this insanely underwhelming announcement for them! This could very easily turn into Dvd-a/SACD all over again. Look what became of that. Everyone is happy to hear crappy, compressed mp3's on their ipod!

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...6&page=1&pp=30

Someone needs to literally slap some sense into these people....

hyperdine · 01-24-2007, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Mack

That's right.... 2
The Jerk and The game.... for APRIL!!!!!
The Game, very cool. The Jerk? In HD? WOOHOO!!!! (kidding...)
this is all they have lined up? Really looks like they're trying to win the war!

I would actually buy The Game, but I can wait until it comes out on BD eventually. I just bought 9 new Blu-Ray release titles today (6 of which are BD exclusives) so this paltry HD-DVD announcement isn't doing much to help their cause.

saljr · 01-24-2007, 02:33 AM

Universal announces first new HD DVD titles in 2007

http://www.tgdaily.com/2007/01/23/universal_hddvd_2007/

phloyd · 01-24-2007, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saljr

Universal announces first new HD DVD titles in 2007

http://www.tgdaily.com/2007/01/23/universal_hddvd_2007/

It is unusual that they list Beerfest and Wicker Man as Universal in that article - I believe that they are Warner and will be on BD as well.

01-23-2007, 09:39 PM	#1
Dave Mack Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	Universal announces 2 new HD-dvd excluives... That's right.... 2 The Jerk and The game.... for APRIL!!!!! The Game, very cool. The Jerk? In HD? WOOHOO!!!! (kidding...) this is all they have lined up? Really looks like they're trying to win the war! Last edited by Dave Mack; 01-23-2007 at 10:00 PM.

01-23-2007, 10:29 PM	#5
Rio Active Member Member since:Oct 2006	I'm somewhat interested in that whether the conspiracy theory I posted before will turn out to be true or not . 2006 was end, contract term was end, obligation period was end, influx of money was end, suddenly Universal seems slowing down its pace. There is also some extra factor (AACS) which could be one of the reason for the excuse for going neutral. Let's see what will happen. Last edited by Rio; 01-23-2007 at 10:31 PM.

01-23-2007, 11:17 PM	#9
_Alexander_ Member Member since:Jan 2007	Universal Is it true that Universal announced 1 or 2 Blu-Ray movies already? It wouldn't be surprising after nothing at CES.

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01-23-2007, 09:41 PM	#2
assur191 Active Member Member since:Aug 2005 Blu-ray collection:345	I'd like the have The Game...but way unimpressive releases for Universal.

01-23-2007, 09:42 PM	#3
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Well Amir seems to think that they are still going to annunce more titles, but I don't really hold out much hope (is hope really the right word there). August '07 Universal will release on Blu-ray, at this rate.

01-23-2007, 10:09 PM	#4
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Damn. I would buy them both

01-23-2007, 10:59 PM	#6
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4040	Well there's about 60 Universal titles now. They have what? 4 more announced officially? Maybe they have a contractual release minimum number too? Are they near it? Would that be one reason they pumped movies at a rate 3 times more than other studios output, relatively? Reminds me of a similar story about The Beatles owing EMI an album when they abandoned Get Back. So they did Abbey Road. Who knows what lurks in the hearts of Universal. Only the Shadow knows. (Widescreen 1.85 DTS of course )

01-23-2007, 11:33 PM	#7
Dave Mack Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	my theory is that everyone knows MS IS Hddvd. MS wants both formats to tank with the masses so they can clear the path for HD content on demand... Just my theory

01-23-2007, 11:36 PM	#8
Talkstr8t Blu-ray Insider Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Silicon Valley, CA	Amir's claims that "the production companies were working full blast at the end of the year to get titles out, took a break, and are now gearing up" rings very hollow to me. I can appreciate that there are limited resources available for getting titles out, but if they are working on titles surely Universal could announce titles and release dates, especially since the barren launch calendar is starting to become a real liability for HD DVD.

01-23-2007, 11:22 PM	#10
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Nope. Not true. fuad

01-24-2007, 12:45 AM	#12
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	Now now... The Jerk and The Game are format saving titles! snicker (so hard to say with a straight face)

01-24-2007, 12:57 AM	#15
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	I have nothing against the title. I like Steve Martin from this time period. But they need to be releasing Jurassic Park and ET if they want to make a difference. These titles are nice catalogue titles for sure... but really they are not going to help HD DVD much. What are the other three... Brokeback Mountain, Half Baked and... Hollywoodland. Actually I kinda liked Hollywoodland. Not sure I would buy it though.

01-23-2007, 11:54 PM	#17
Dave Mack Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	talkstr8t, great point! Put that on AVS! These people over there need to wake up and smell the damn coffee, realize that they are being strung along and leave that sinking ship! If we want ANY HD format to survive and prosper so we can all eventually own the most titles, we need one damn format already. They are just stubbornly prolonging this war and maybe undermining everyone. The spin is in full swing at AVS with this insanely underwhelming announcement for them! This could very easily turn into Dvd-a/SACD all over again. Look what became of that. Everyone is happy to hear crappy, compressed mp3's on their ipod! http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...6&page=1&pp=30 Someone needs to literally slap some sense into these people....

01-24-2007, 02:33 AM	#19
saljr Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Stockton,California	Universal announces first new HD DVD titles in 2007 http://www.tgdaily.com/2007/01/23/universal_hddvd_2007/

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