Batman Begins and Matrix being "prepped" for Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

JackStraw · 01-09-2008, 03:25 PM

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...ming_Soon/1340

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With the studio having thrown its weight behind Blu-ray, Warner Home Entertainment President Kevin Tsujihara says plans are underway to introduce its first Profile 1.1 compliant titles to the market.

Although Profile 1.1 hardware is now readily available, and several Blu-ray-supporting studios have already produced titles with Profile 1.1-enabled features, Warner has yet to utilize the technology on any of its Blu-ray releases.

That appears to be on the verge of changing, however, following Warner's seismic shift late last week to Blu-ray exclusivity. Speaking with High-Def Digest, Tsujishara stated that the studio is preparing several Profile 1.1 titles --specifically the library of nearly a dozen Warner titles previously released on HD DVD that used that format's HDi technology to deliver the studio's "In Movie Experience" picture-in-picture video commentary and other interactive features.

"We held off releasing them on Blu-ray because we wanted to be able to have the full interactivity," said Tsujishara. "At this point in time, we're still working out all the kinks [with the technology], but they will be released soon."

Two titles specifically cited by Tsujishara as being prepped for Blu-ray release were 'Batman Begins,' and the blockbuster 'Matrix' trilogy, although he stopped short of naming actual street dates.

As previously reported, Warner's switch to Blu-ray allegiance will see the studio releasing titles on both Blu-ray and HD DVD through the end of May 2008, after which they will back Blu-ray exclusively. At press time, Warner had not announced any upcoming releases (on either format) to feature picture-in-picture interactivity.

Stay tuned...

JimboTHX1138 · 01-09-2008, 03:26 PM

Oh yeah!!! And not a moment too soon.

T-Town Oil · 01-09-2008, 03:26 PM

sweet...only a matter of time (ive said that for about 6 months)

Dragonraine · 01-09-2008, 03:28 PM

I was "neutral" at one point, since I owned both, but in the past 3 months ive switched over to BD only except for HD exclusives. Id love to replace the Matrix Trilogy and Batman Begins with BD versions.

WimeTime · 01-09-2008, 03:29 PM

This has been such a great week, Once it settles down, I won't know what to do. Great news. Finally. I bet Batman comes when the new one hits theatres.

JackStraw · 01-09-2008, 03:30 PM

Who was it here who almost bought a HD DVD player just for Batman Begins? I hope he sees this.

aqupunk · 01-09-2008, 03:30 PM

I only wanna buy The first matrix not the others hope they give that option. But Batman for sure sold my dvd months ago anticipating it coming to blu!

The Don · 01-09-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JackStraw

Who was it here who almost bought a HD DVD player just for Batman Begins? I hope he sees this.

it wasn't just one person....

I was one of them..

Batman Begins and Transformers would be the 2 titles I'd pick up...

I expect to own both by the end of the year....

CAB · 01-09-2008, 03:33 PM

Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

CptGreedle · 01-09-2008, 03:33 PM

YES! I knew they were only waiting to release these until after 1.1 was out!
I hope at least these 2 will be out by May.

Elandyll · 01-09-2008, 03:33 PM

How about V for Vendetta darnit ?

WimeTime · 01-09-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CAB

Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

You serious?

XSilentCobraX · 01-09-2008, 03:35 PM

YAY, hope they release them in next month

i will deffo buy Batman and matrix :P

WimeTime · 01-09-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

I only wanna buy The first matrix not the others hope they give that option. But Batman for sure sold my dvd months ago anticipating it coming to blu!

How can you only want to purchase the first of a trilogy? I can't stop from buying box sets!!

xwingsct · 01-09-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

I only wanna buy The first matrix not the others hope they give that option. But Batman for sure sold my dvd months ago anticipating it coming to blu!

Me too. Two and three are alright, worth renting but not owning.

Bond007 · 01-09-2008, 03:36 PM

Can't wait for Batman Begins. Hopefully, WB will release all Batman movies on BD when The Dark Night hits the big screen. I saw the first Batman on HBO HD and it looked great!

GreenFlash06 · 01-09-2008, 03:36 PM

The news just keeps on getting more intense everyday. I expect to be showered with more gifts in the next couple of days.

The Don · 01-09-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond007

Can't wait for Batman Begins. Hopefully, WB will release all Batman movies on BD when The Dark Night hits the big screen. I saw the first Batman on HBO HD and it looked great!

I am expecting Batman Begins around June....

Max said Matrix may not be out until 4Q 08...but that may change..

CAB · 01-09-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WimeTime

You serious?

I wouldn't have survived further than my first post on blu-ray.com or as a BD enthusiast if I believed that HD DVD talkingpoint.

Click my Blu collection if there is any doubt.

WimeTime · 01-09-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CAB

I wouldn't have survived further than my first post on blu-ray.com or as a BD enthusiast if I believed that HD DVD talkingpoint.

Click my Blu collection if there is any doubt.

Sorry. It's kind of hard to read sarcsm.

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01-09-2008, 03:26 PM	#2
JimboTHX1138 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:1	Oh yeah!!! And not a moment too soon.

01-09-2008, 03:26 PM	#3
T-Town Oil Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tulsa, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:3	sweet...only a matter of time (ive said that for about 6 months)

01-09-2008, 03:28 PM	#4
Dragonraine Banned Member since:Jan 2008	I was "neutral" at one point, since I owned both, but in the past 3 months ive switched over to BD only except for HD exclusives. Id love to replace the Matrix Trilogy and Batman Begins with BD versions.

01-09-2008, 03:29 PM	#5
WimeTime Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:209	This has been such a great week, Once it settles down, I won't know what to do. Great news. Finally. I bet Batman comes when the new one hits theatres.

01-09-2008, 03:30 PM	#6
JackStraw Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007	Who was it here who almost bought a HD DVD player just for Batman Begins? I hope he sees this.

01-09-2008, 03:30 PM	#7
aqupunk Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:246 Trading Score:1	I only wanna buy The first matrix not the others hope they give that option. But Batman for sure sold my dvd months ago anticipating it coming to blu!

01-09-2008, 03:33 PM	#9
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	Ya'all's being silly. PS3 owners don't buy movies and these titles won't move.

01-09-2008, 03:33 PM	#10
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	YES! I knew they were only waiting to release these until after 1.1 was out! I hope at least these 2 will be out by May.

01-09-2008, 03:33 PM	#11
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	How about V for Vendetta darnit ?

01-09-2008, 03:35 PM	#13
XSilentCobraX Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:264 Blu-ray reviews:135	YAY, hope they release them in next month i will deffo buy Batman and matrix :P

01-09-2008, 03:36 PM	#16
Bond007 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:195 Blu-ray reviews:6	Can't wait for Batman Begins. Hopefully, WB will release all Batman movies on BD when The Dark Night hits the big screen. I saw the first Batman on HBO HD and it looked great!

01-09-2008, 03:36 PM	#17
GreenFlash06 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Otisburg Blu-ray collection:12	The news just keeps on getting more intense everyday. I expect to be showered with more gifts in the next couple of days.

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