Universal dropped HD-DVD?

[Wheelman1970]

I was speaking with the local Sony Store Manager today and he was telling me something along the lines that Universal just broke their agreement with HD-DVD?

Is this true? Does this mean the war is almost over?

Please respond.

[twokings]

LoL, if they did...it would be HUGE freaking news...

[calgarymarc]

Ya, definitely. This is highly unlikely at this point, as Universal has been reaffirming their position to remain HD-DVD exclusive.

[Chad Varnadore]

Originally Posted by calgarymarc

Ya, definitely. This is highly unlikely at this point, as Universal has been reaffirming their position to remain HD-DVD exclusive.

Universal has indeed been having to reaffirm thier support for HD DVD in recent months for various reasons. But their wording never firmly implies they intend to remain exclusive. Unless HD DVD can mount a comeback, I think we'll see Universal going neutral sometime next year. But if they do, they seriously need to beef up their QC. Their having way too many problems with their HD stuff.

The summer is a slow time of year for HT. Sales aren't uncommon. It's easier to practically give HD DVD away, when they know not many people are taking them up on it. It'll be interesting if they can keep it up through the holiday buying season. Of course limited supply may keep them from losing too much even then. They have to do something to try to insure the survival of DVD. Sacrificing now to keep BD from getting a foothold, is their only choice. I'm sure they're happy to have Microsoft backing their play.

[The Don]

for me...Universal going neutral will mean nothing movie-wise...

but the fact that they would end the format war is what makes the difference..

[dialog_gvf]

With the quality of Universal's HD DVD releases recently, I'm rather thankful I'm not in the position of being tempted to buy them.

Gary

[jcdDigix]

By year end Blu Ray should prevail. that's what I believe in.

[whippersnapper]

No, it's not true yet. But it will be down the road.

[theknub]

until there is an official announcement from the studio or a press release issued by the bda, everything is rumor

[haiku_aubade]

here's an interesting article on Engadget

NO FUTRE UNIVERSAL RELEASES ON HD-DVD

[calgarymarc]

Originally Posted by haiku_aubade

here's an interesting article on Engadget

NO FUTRE UNIVERSAL RELEASES ON HD-DVD

That article is dated Jan 10th 2007. Old news.

[kknight]

It'll be nice to see Universal's movies on Blu-ray.

[Esox50]

In all seriousness, WHEN Universal goes neutral, anyone care to throw out what the response/spin is going to be by HD DVD supporters over at places like AVMS?

Here's my take. Some will say, "I've been saying since Day 1 that all studios should be neutral. This is just the beginning; Soon Disney and Fox will be neutral." Others will say, "Well, HD DVD has sold so many more standalones that even if Universal releases on BD, the studios will still support HD DVD." And you know the last one, "Universal doesn't matter, it's really Warner Bros. that matters and they are driving HDDVD."

Any that I missed?

[theknub]

i'm banking on the "they're just giving the consumer more choice"

[gandley]

Originally Posted by calgarymarc

That article is dated Jan 10th 2007. Old news.

and i had to laff at the most stupid articule comments ever that followed that articule. now thats entertainment

[GasCat]

Originally Posted by Wheelman1970

I was speaking with the local Sony Store Manager today and he was telling me something along the lines that Universal just broke their agreement with HD-DVD?

Is this true? Does this mean the war is almost over?

Please respond.

They have a captive audience for their films. If you own HD-DVD you must buy their product. In a sense they are running a monopoly.

I do not see them going Blu-Ray until the shareholders see other studios turning in large profits.

[Wondermaker]

Since this topic was started solely from hearsay, then meandered into other unrelated conversations, methinks it's run its course.

[jbuttler007]

This news is a few days old but normally when an something like this is out it's in these forums in no time. I haven't seen it here so check out this short article.
http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/01/10...007-announced/

[DrinkMore]

Thanks for trying tho

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=9925

[bferr1]

Wait, I don't get this. The article is from January 10-- it's right there in the thread's title. How is this news "a few days old"? Also, it's already disproven, as Universal has put out lots of stuff on HD DVD since this article was written. (Whether they actually look good or will actually play in your player is another matter entirely.)