Disney CEO calls Blu-ray victory a "foregone conclusion" - Blu-ray Forum

teunis · 09-20-2007, 08:43 PM

My aplogies if this has been posted and read yet. Thought it was interesting.

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/33963/97/

Burbank (CA) - During an investment meeting, Disney's Robert Iger declared the HD format war was essentially over, causing a mixed reaction from the other attending studio execs.

The most vocal advocate of Blu-ray was Disney, according to a report from the Associated Press. Iger was quoted as saying the format's success was a "foregone conclusion". Above that, he criticized other studios for not following in its same footsteps. "It's disappointing that the industry hasn't managed to be cohesive," he said.

Viacom's CEO Philippe Dauman struck back, saying that HD DVD players are more affordable and thus it is a more appealing format. Viacom owns Paramount, which recently stopped supporting both formats to move exclusively to HD DVD.

Dauman also commented on this move, saying it was a more economically viable solution to focus on one format. However, Paramount's former head of high definition home video was a very spirited spokesperson for the advantages of supporting both.

Meanwhile, News Corp CEO sided with Iger and claimed it was obvious that Blu-ray was a better format. "The public can tell the difference," he said. News Corp owns 20th Century Fox, which is also a Blu-ray-exclusive studio.

The scale seems to be weighing more favorably for Blu-ray, but HD DVD manufacturers have pledged very low-cost players for the holiday season, with some likely to retail for less than $200. Blu-ray players over the same period are expected to sell for no less than $400.

Manco · 09-20-2007, 08:51 PM

YEP. Already posted.

Ah, But what the heck. I've read too many "I Can't Get Troy BD" threads today. So I'll cheer on Disney's efforts yet again!

Go Mouse House!!

Better yet, lets start a collection and send Bob Iger a fruit basket.

SS316SRV · 09-20-2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manco

YEP. Go Mouse House!!

Better yet, lets start a collection and send Bob Iger a fruit basket.

Great Idea

Is this thread in the "Old News - Starting to Lose Impact" topic section

CptGreedle · 09-20-2007, 09:02 PM

Heh.. children. all these execs and CEOs are just acting like children.

Wish they'd just focus on making the formats the best possible and let the market decide.

09-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#1
teunis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:120	Disney CEO calls Blu-ray victory a "foregone conclusion" My aplogies if this has been posted and read yet. Thought it was interesting. http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/33963/97/ Burbank (CA) - During an investment meeting, Disney's Robert Iger declared the HD format war was essentially over, causing a mixed reaction from the other attending studio execs. The most vocal advocate of Blu-ray was Disney, according to a report from the Associated Press. Iger was quoted as saying the format's success was a "foregone conclusion". Above that, he criticized other studios for not following in its same footsteps. "It's disappointing that the industry hasn't managed to be cohesive," he said. Viacom's CEO Philippe Dauman struck back, saying that HD DVD players are more affordable and thus it is a more appealing format. Viacom owns Paramount, which recently stopped supporting both formats to move exclusively to HD DVD. Dauman also commented on this move, saying it was a more economically viable solution to focus on one format. However, Paramount's former head of high definition home video was a very spirited spokesperson for the advantages of supporting both. Meanwhile, News Corp CEO sided with Iger and claimed it was obvious that Blu-ray was a better format. "The public can tell the difference," he said. News Corp owns 20th Century Fox, which is also a Blu-ray-exclusive studio. The scale seems to be weighing more favorably for Blu-ray, but HD DVD manufacturers have pledged very low-cost players for the holiday season, with some likely to retail for less than $200. Blu-ray players over the same period are expected to sell for no less than $400.

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09-20-2007, 08:51 PM	#2
Manco Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Tucumcari	YEP. Already posted. Ah, But what the heck. I've read too many "I Can't Get Troy BD" threads today. So I'll cheer on Disney's efforts yet again! Go Mouse House!! Better yet, lets start a collection and send Bob Iger a fruit basket.

09-20-2007, 09:02 PM	#4
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Heh.. children. all these execs and CEOs are just acting like children. Wish they'd just focus on making the formats the best possible and let the market decide.

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