...And Michael Bay was right. - Blu-ray Forum

webmaster@michaelbay · 12-19-2007, 05:26 PM

Although he was off by $400 million.

Microsoft, Viacom ink $500 million ad deal

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Microsoft, meanwhile, will be able to put shows from MTV and Comedy Central and movies from Paramount Pictures onto various products, such as MSN and Xbox, the companies said in a statement.

SouthernBluBelle · 12-19-2007, 05:29 PM

I just read that on msnbc.com a little while ago and thought the same thing.

Icemage · 12-19-2007, 05:29 PM

Great find, Nelson! And good to see Michael Bay vindicated in his recent statements, as well.

Y3k Bug · 12-19-2007, 05:32 PM

I read that this morning and thought "hmm...the price to buy a company has gone up."

darkpoet25 · 12-19-2007, 05:33 PM

Let's see Bill Gates try and say this isn't true or Amir or rdjam defend this, as Sony is the evil corporation. Even if he was off Michael was right and this just proves it.

Amel · 12-19-2007, 05:33 PM

like I have been saying there is no toshiba, its all microsoft...

sj001 · 12-19-2007, 05:34 PM

I wish Bill Gates and M$ would keep their grubby little fingers out of the film industry. They are in enough places as it is...

joeorc · 12-19-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Amel

like I have been saying there is no toshiba, its all microsoft...

yea that's the thing when the PR gets posted what the HD DVD promotional group states its almost always everyone else "EXCEPT TOSHIBA"

Whytewash · 12-19-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sj001

I wish Bill Gates and M$ would keep their grubby little fingers out of the film industry. They are in enough places as it is...

+1

Microsoft can have my software and computer business but dont take my movies under your control.

ikbradley · 12-19-2007, 05:40 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=27750

*cough*

marzetta7 · 12-19-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by webmaster@michaelbay

Although he was off by $400 million.

Microsoft, Viacom ink $500 million ad deal

Yes, indeed he was.

Spankey · 12-19-2007, 05:44 PM

I thought Michael Bay was a liar. He didn't know what he was talking about. Internet fan boys knew better. Where did Microsoft ever admit to paying off Paramount.

Unless HD-DVD dies a quick death, do not expect to see Paramount back to Blu after the 18 months is up.

Esox50 · 12-19-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by webmaster@michaelbay

Although he was off by $400 million.

Microsoft, Viacom ink $500 million ad deal

I don't mean to be a d!ck, but at the end of the day, talk is cheap. My question is if Michael Bay is aware of this, what can he do to get his films released on Blu-Ray. That is the end-goal. Otherwise, it means nothing. Thankfully, most of his movies are at Sony and Disney/Buena Vista so BD releases of those are inevitable.

Bullseye · 12-19-2007, 05:47 PM

I never doubted it.

haushausman · 12-19-2007, 05:52 PM

Toshiba wanted to be part of Blu-ray from the start. But M$ pressured them to stick with HD-DVD due to the amount of time invested into HDi.

That's Rough Notes article is a good read. Poor Toshiba... strong armed by the 800 lbs MS Gorilla.

stockstar1138 · 12-19-2007, 05:58 PM

this could be a very good sign actually. MS is using money to support downloads over HD DVD. It appears as if they might be thinking hd dvd is going down hill fast and they should abandon ship and start signing studios to do downloads to compete with blu-ray. i mean, if hd dvd goes down and ms doesn't have a decent download service in place, blu-ray is going to take massive amounts of market share, and their precious downloads will never be able to catch up.

Sonny · 12-19-2007, 06:04 PM

I hope M$ burns in hell...

HeavyHitter · 12-19-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

this could be a very good sign actually. MS is using money to support downloads over HD DVD. It appears as if they might be thinking hd dvd is going down hill fast and they should abandon ship and start signing studios to do downloads to compete with blu-ray. i mean, if hd dvd goes down and ms doesn't have a decent download service in place, blu-ray is going to take massive amounts of market share, and their precious downloads will never be able to catch up.

That could certainly be the case.

On the other hand, I see the potential where they could keep Paramount away from Blu-ray for a very, very long time. For all we know, they could ending up having Paramount as "download" exclusive while paying Paramount for these missed profits and then some they would have gotten on BD. We all know Bill Gates has no problem spending hundreds of millions out of personal spite or to get back at someone.

Deane Johnson · 12-19-2007, 06:08 PM

You'd think these two companies were based in Nevada where prostitution is legal.

scook · 12-19-2007, 06:10 PM

I hate Microsoft and will never buy any of their products.

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12-19-2007, 05:29 PM	#2
SouthernBluBelle Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:MS Blu-ray collection:89	I just read that on msnbc.com a little while ago and thought the same thing.

12-19-2007, 05:29 PM	#3
Icemage Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007	Great find, Nelson! And good to see Michael Bay vindicated in his recent statements, as well.

12-19-2007, 05:32 PM	#4
Y3k Bug Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Arizona Blu-ray collection:666	I read that this morning and thought "hmm...the price to buy a company has gone up."

12-19-2007, 05:33 PM	#5
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Let's see Bill Gates try and say this isn't true or Amir or rdjam defend this, as Sony is the evil corporation. Even if he was off Michael was right and this just proves it.

12-19-2007, 05:33 PM	#6
Amel Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Clearwater FL Blu-ray collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	like I have been saying there is no toshiba, its all microsoft...

12-19-2007, 05:34 PM	#7
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	I wish Bill Gates and M$ would keep their grubby little fingers out of the film industry. They are in enough places as it is...

12-19-2007, 05:40 PM	#10
ikbradley Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=27750 cough

12-19-2007, 05:44 PM	#12
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	I thought Michael Bay was a liar. He didn't know what he was talking about. Internet fan boys knew better. Where did Microsoft ever admit to paying off Paramount. Unless HD-DVD dies a quick death, do not expect to see Paramount back to Blu after the 18 months is up.

12-19-2007, 05:47 PM	#14
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	I never doubted it.

12-19-2007, 05:52 PM	#15
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Toshiba wanted to be part of Blu-ray from the start. But M$ pressured them to stick with HD-DVD due to the amount of time invested into HDi. That's Rough Notes article is a good read. Poor Toshiba... strong armed by the 800 lbs MS Gorilla.

12-19-2007, 05:58 PM	#16
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	this could be a very good sign actually. MS is using money to support downloads over HD DVD. It appears as if they might be thinking hd dvd is going down hill fast and they should abandon ship and start signing studios to do downloads to compete with blu-ray. i mean, if hd dvd goes down and ms doesn't have a decent download service in place, blu-ray is going to take massive amounts of market share, and their precious downloads will never be able to catch up.

12-19-2007, 06:04 PM	#17
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I hope M$ burns in hell...

12-19-2007, 06:08 PM	#19
Deane Johnson Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Omaha, NE	You'd think these two companies were based in Nevada where prostitution is legal.

12-19-2007, 06:10 PM	#20
scook Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	I hate Microsoft and will never buy any of their products.

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