When will we see a Blu-Ray only release..? - Blu-ray Forum

ShelbyGT500 · 11-21-2008, 01:50 AM

I was thinking about this and I am wonder "IF" we will ever see Blu-ray only releases or do you think there will always be "available on DVD and Blu-Ray". I am not sure how long it took but I remember when DVD came out the advertising was "available on VHS and DVD". Then it went to just "available on DVD".

I am looking forward to the day when I see "available on Blu-Ray" or Blu-Ray only ads. I think with in the next 2-4 years

What are your thoughts on if or when we will see these ads?

Midnightsailor · 11-21-2008, 01:53 AM

I don't think we'll see this for a long time, if ever. There are so many things happening right now with technology. Pretty soon we'll have 10+ formats to choose from simultaneously. Haha. DVD's are still useful for many things and a lot of people just really do not care about high definition. We'll see though.

Sith · 11-21-2008, 02:08 AM

Batman: The movie, was blu ray only i beleive...

Ator the Invincible · 11-21-2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sith

Batman: The movie, was blu ray only i beleive...

Actually no. I have the DVD. Don't worry though. I bought it before I had a blu-ray player.

Midnightsailor · 11-21-2008, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ator the Invincible

Actually no. I have the DVD. Don't worry though. I bought it before I had a blu-ray player.

Looks awesome on Blu-ray, by the way.

pacificvibes · 11-21-2008, 02:24 AM

It won't happen for a very very v e r y long time.

quexos · 11-21-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacificvibes

It won't happen for a very very v e r y long time.

Yep that's right, not for an awful long time. What studio would be crazy enough to skip a release to what is about 90% of it's movie sales ?

MD-Blu · 11-21-2008, 01:40 PM

While I don't see it like others have already posted, I DO see them making the ad/commercial seem more important (more Blu-ray commericals) though.

Blu-Benny · 11-21-2008, 01:44 PM

it won't be until blu-ray is the standard and has officially knocked dvd out of the competition. it'll probably be around the time when something new will come along and challenge blu-ray, @ that point, dvd may go under.

andyman1970 · 11-21-2008, 01:52 PM

I think the first step the studio's need to make is adding extra content such as extended versions and alternate endings that are only available on Blu-ray. I don't think BD Live is going to grab many peoples attention and make them want to adopt. Other wise it may be a long time before we see a Blu-ray exclusive title, but with more retailers promoting Blu-ray through advertising you never know.

mikejet · 11-21-2008, 01:54 PM

Baraka should be a Blu-ray only and they should discontinue the DVD. This film was meant to be seen in HD.

Liquid-Prince · 11-21-2008, 01:57 PM

The first movie I remember that was only available of DVD and not VHS was Matrix Revolutions.

ghebert · 11-21-2008, 02:14 PM

When they start selling blu-ray players at walmart for $49.99 and have a $5-$10 blu-ray bargain bin....then we will see "available on blu-ray only".

LifeOfAPirate13 · 11-21-2008, 02:16 PM

If the market is about 90% blu and 10% dvd then I would say you might see blu-ray only releases.

Ferris · 11-21-2008, 06:04 PM

It'll be quite some time, in my opinion. At least 5-7 years, if not more. I don't think the majority of households have an HDTV yet.

11-21-2008, 01:50 AM	#1
ShelbyGT500 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Bellevue, WA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:7	When will we see a Blu-Ray only release..? I was thinking about this and I am wonder "IF" we will ever see Blu-ray only releases or do you think there will always be "available on DVD and Blu-Ray". I am not sure how long it took but I remember when DVD came out the advertising was "available on VHS and DVD". Then it went to just "available on DVD". I am looking forward to the day when I see "available on Blu-Ray" or Blu-Ray only ads. I think with in the next 2-4 years What are your thoughts on if or when we will see these ads?

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
16 Blocks - Blu-ray Release	Blu-ray Movies - North America	JulieAF	19	11-21-2023 04:05 AM
Comparing TV release to Blu-ray release	Movies	skatalite	3	02-13-2011 05:18 AM
Your most anticipated Blu-ray release?	Wish Lists	Lepidopterous	76	06-20-2010 08:06 AM
Best Blu-ray Release To Date	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Romanista	37	04-23-2009 09:42 PM
24 Season 6 release on Blu-ray	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Neo	5	07-19-2007 03:24 AM

11-21-2008, 01:53 AM	#2
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	I don't think we'll see this for a long time, if ever. There are so many things happening right now with technology. Pretty soon we'll have 10+ formats to choose from simultaneously. Haha. DVD's are still useful for many things and a lot of people just really do not care about high definition. We'll see though.

11-21-2008, 02:08 AM	#3
Sith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Seal Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:168	Batman: The movie, was blu ray only i beleive...

11-21-2008, 02:24 AM	#6
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	It won't happen for a very very v e r y long time.

11-21-2008, 01:40 PM	#8
MD-Blu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:KY 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:194 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:57	While I don't see it like others have already posted, I DO see them making the ad/commercial seem more important (more Blu-ray commericals) though.

11-21-2008, 01:44 PM	#9
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	it won't be until blu-ray is the standard and has officially knocked dvd out of the competition. it'll probably be around the time when something new will come along and challenge blu-ray, @ that point, dvd may go under.

11-21-2008, 01:52 PM	#10
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	I think the first step the studio's need to make is adding extra content such as extended versions and alternate endings that are only available on Blu-ray. I don't think BD Live is going to grab many peoples attention and make them want to adopt. Other wise it may be a long time before we see a Blu-ray exclusive title, but with more retailers promoting Blu-ray through advertising you never know.

11-21-2008, 01:54 PM	#11
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Baraka should be a Blu-ray only and they should discontinue the DVD. This film was meant to be seen in HD.

11-21-2008, 01:57 PM	#12
Liquid-Prince Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:5	The first movie I remember that was only available of DVD and not VHS was Matrix Revolutions.

11-21-2008, 02:14 PM	#13
ghebert Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:299 Blu-ray collection:616 Blu-ray reviews: 2	When they start selling blu-ray players at walmart for $49.99 and have a $5-$10 blu-ray bargain bin....then we will see "available on blu-ray only".

11-21-2008, 02:16 PM	#14
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	If the market is about 90% blu and 10% dvd then I would say you might see blu-ray only releases.

11-21-2008, 06:04 PM	#15
Ferris Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Area Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:1	It'll be quite some time, in my opinion. At least 5-7 years, if not more. I don't think the majority of households have an HDTV yet.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals