Apparently, Paramount reserved the right to switch back to Blu-ray

[JohnAlden]

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[Quad]

Originally Posted by JohnGalt

Paramount had *all* the leverage in the world when that deal was negotiated, there's no reason to believe that it's not highly favorable to them.

We already knew it was highly favorable to them with a 150 million dollar incentive to switch, the opt out clause takes it to another level.

[NoQuestion]

anyone on th hd-dud side that thinks they still have a chance after WB, New Line, and HBO(granted they havent announced exclusivity yet) are just plain crazy and need to be admitted to a psyco ward

[mcy_999]

I don't expect either of Paramount or Universal will switch to the BD camp soon. But they would probably declare Format Neutral in coming months and at the same time advise the rest of studios to do the same. This will help them to save face as well ass.

[NoQuestion]

as long as when they start releasing on blu they are optimized to take full advantage of blu specs. We wont take anything less then perfect since blu is the winning format now.

[Quad]

Originally Posted by mcy_999

I don't expect either of Paramount or Universal will switch to the BD camp soon. But they would probably declare Format Neutral in coming months and at the same time advise the rest of studios to do the same. This will help them to save face as well ass.

Honestly, Id be happy if they went neutral first. Eventually Blu-ray will win out because its a better format and in the meantime we would be able to watch films from Paramount and Universal.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by GasCat

Nice find Alexander. They would likely have to give back the money. The CEO would have to resign because it is admitting he is incompetent. On the other hand he can say that things in the market have changed and use it as an excuse to get away from HD-DVD. Personally, I don't see it happening.

Never say never!

Pro-B

[Spider1981]

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This part is of interest:

Universal has been the format’s biggest champion but it was tight lipped on Sunday about its next move. It was unclear whether the studios backing HD-DVD would change sides, although it is understood that Paramount has reserved the right to switch its backing to Blu-ray.

[vladittude0583]

Originally Posted by Spider1981

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This part is of interest:

I personally think its amusing that Paramount is pissed off about the WB decision if this is the case

[Solidus]

The faster the better, bring on Transformers on Blu Ray

[The Don]

the Paramount payoff probably included some sort of a signing bonus along with incentives by certain milestones...

[Verbal]

I wouldn't put too much stock in this article...this is the only time anyone has mentioned an out clause for Paramount. I find it strange that FT would know something no one else does...consumer electronics is not their game.

[The Don]

Originally Posted by Verbal

I wouldn't put too much stock in this article...this is the only time anyone has mentioned an out clause for Paramount. I find it strange that FT would know something no one else does...consumer electronics is not their game.

it actually sounds like FUD spun in Blu's favor...

not that we need it at this point....but I still don't like lies on either side...

[Whytewash]

I find it hard to believe that there ISNT an escape clause...

I would think that if they were to go back to neutrality, they would have to "reimburse" toshiba and microsoft for some of the bribe money provided.

[Seretur]

Our insiders have confirmed that there are out clauses in the P/DW contract -- although they also said that Warner alone wouldn't be enough.

And this is Financial Times, not some random blog. There's too much at stake in the industry for FT to be spreading FUD.

Seriously, this sounds very plausible.

[The Don]

Originally Posted by Whytewash

I find it hard to believe that there ISNT an escape clause...

I would think that if they were to go back to neutrality, they would have to "reimburse" toshiba and microsoft for some of the bribe money provided.

actually...contrary to my previous post...I swore Penton hinted at something like this...

at least that's the way I interpreted the riddle

I just find it funny that the clause has never been mentioned until now..

[The Don]

Originally Posted by Seretur

Our insiders have confirmed that there are out clauses in the P/DW contract -- although they also said that Warner alone wouldn't be enough.

And this is Financial Times, not some random blog. There's too much at stake in the industry for FT to be spreading FUD.

Seriously, this sounds very plausible.

they confirmed it?....I don't recall it but I hope you're right...

I mentioned that PM hinted...at least from my recollection anyways..

[NutsAboutPS3]

Originally Posted by Verbal

I wouldn't put too much stock in this article...this is the only time anyone has mentioned an out clause for Paramount.

No it isn't, our insider Max has already told us there are out clauses. We already knew Paramount has reserved the right to switch back, however what we don't know is what conditions will permit them to exercise an out clause. What we do know (again, because Max told us) is that Warner switching to Blu-ray exclusive does NOT in itself trigger any of the out clauses.

[Seretur]

Yeah, Max said as much, many a blue moon ago.

I wonder why our insiders aren't here celebrating with us this weekend. They can't ALL be at the Playboy Mansion, can they?

[crazy25000]

Originally Posted by Seretur

Yeah, Max said as much, many a blue moon ago.

I wonder why our insiders aren't here celebrating with us this weekend. They can't ALL be at the Playboy Mansion, can they?

LOL