Good News: Paramount finally got off their behind - Blu-ray Forum

Big Daddy · 04-01-2008, 05:06 AM

As you may know Paramount’s HD-DVD and Blu-Ray releases are handled by other companies such as 1K Studios of Burbank, California. However, in the past few weeks, there has been a great deal of confusion and uncertainty. 1K Studios specialized mostly in HD-DVD and HDi. After the Toshiba announcement, they were forced to lay off a few of their HD-DVD experts and retrain some of the workers to program in BD-J. Many of New Line titles were also handled by 1K Studios. This added to their uncertainty as New Line was absorbed by Warner.

Now the good news:

Paramount finally decided to get off their ass and make a commitment to Blu-Ray. I heard that about 10 movies were submitted for production. The Transformers is one of them and probably the only one with market potential. Since they had already done the production for HD-DVD, most of the work for the Blu-Ray release has to be done in BD-J and high resolution sound. The movie will probably get released in the next month or so. Of course, many of you may know that Michael Bay likes to get involved in his movies and I have heard that he can be a bit finicky. My best guess as far as the quality is concerned.

Picture Quality: Probably the same as the HD-DVD release. They will probably use the same master.
Java stuff: Nobody knows
Sound: Most definitely better than HD-DVD. Either PCM or Dolby TrueHD.

seigneur_rayden · 04-01-2008, 05:14 AM

You heard from who or where?

love4blu · 04-01-2008, 05:15 AM

No offense, but unless we get a link and/or an official announcement, I don't believe you

And besides, it's April 1st!!!

Crème Blu-ray · 04-01-2008, 05:16 AM

Thought it might be an April Fool's Joke. Then again, his time zone is still March 31st.

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-01-2008, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

As you may know Paramount’s HD-DVD and Blu-Ray releases are handled by other companies such as 1K Studios of Burbank, California. However, in the past few weeks, there has been a great deal of confusion and uncertainty. 1K Studios specialized mostly in HD-DVD and HDi. After the Toshiba announcement, they were forced to lay off a few of their HD-DVD experts and retrain some of the workers to program in BD-J. Many of New Line titles were also handled by 1K Studios. This added to their uncertainty as New Line was absorbed by Warner.

Now the good news:

Paramount finally decided to get off their ass and make a commitment to Blu-Ray. I heard that about 10 movies were submitted for production. The Transformers is one of them and probably the only one with market potential. Since they had already done the production for HD-DVD, most of the work for the Blu-Ray release has to be done in BD-J and high resolution sound. The movie will probably get released in the next month or so. Of course, many of you may know that Michael Bay likes to get involved in his movies and I have heard that he can be a bit finicky. My best guess as far as the quality is concerned.

Picture Quality: Probably the same as the HD-DVD release. They will probably use the same master.
Java stuff: Nobody knows
Sound: Most definitely better than HD-DVD. Either PCM or Dolby TrueHD.

Well, I'd like to believe it... but it is April Fool's day (or right around the corner anyways) and the pranksters are out in full force.

How did you happen to come across this information? Your neighbours, cousin's, step-father's, co-worker's, babysitter's, mother was walking her dog and the little yapper picked up a conversation taking place in the Paramount head office meeting a mile away and relayed the info back to its owner???

DetroitSportsFan · 04-01-2008, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Well, I'd like to believe it... but it is April Fool's day (or right around the corner anyways) and the pranksters are out in full force.

Yeah, it's going to be difficult to believe anything today.

Big Daddy · 04-01-2008, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seigneur_rayden

You heard from who or where?

My source is 100% reliable. I can't mention his name.

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-01-2008, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

My source is 100% reliable. I can't mention his name.

Obviously you don't use names. But, just saying something like "an individual that works in the programming department for Paramount home distribution material" is non-disclosure information that makes your claim much more sustainable... if at all believeable.

DimebagCFH · 04-01-2008, 05:35 AM

I really want to believe this I really hope this isn't a prank

Joon · 04-01-2008, 05:37 AM

I really hope you are right. There are a lot of people that have been waiting a LONG time for a statement like this.

Big Daddy · 04-01-2008, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Obviously you don't use names. But, just saying something like "an individual that works in the programming department for Paramount home distribution material" is non-disclosure information that makes your claim much more sustainable... if at all believeable.

Yes, the person works in one of the companies and I don't want to create a problem for him or the companies involved. Either way, it is not important if people don't believe me. I just posted this because I thought many members were interested. I personally do not care much for Transformers.

DimebagCFH · 04-01-2008, 05:44 AM

I'm very interested and I pray your source is right I love Transformers but it just seems kinda fishy because it is around April Fools Day.

mel2 · 04-01-2008, 05:48 AM

It was already stated by an insider that before paramount pulled the plug on blu-ray last august, transformers was already authored. it had a blu-ray specific AVC high bitrate encode with pcm. so you fail. so it will be better than the hd dvd version.

sardaukar1977 · 04-01-2008, 06:06 AM

haha, April Fools.

lgans316 · 04-01-2008, 06:06 AM

There is nothing wrong with the current encode on the HD DVD. Both PQ & SQ are top notch. The SQ is easily amongst the best and puts titles with lossless audio to shame. The ABR for Transformers on HD DVD was 21 Mbps which is on par with top rated titles like POTC. I wouldn't mind picking up Transformers on Blu-ray if it boasts superior PQ and SQ.

Marcusarilius · 04-01-2008, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Yes, the person works in one of the companies and I don't want to create a problem for him or the companies involved. Either way, it is not important if people don't believe me. I just posted this because I thought many members were interested. I personally do not care much for Transformers.

Finally!!! No more "When is Transformers coming to blu-ray threads!!

lgans316 · 04-01-2008, 07:04 AM

Quote:

they were forced to lay off a few of their HD-DVD experts

I hate this term "Lay off".

Marcusarilius · 04-01-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lgans316

I hate this term "Lay off".

Is there such a thing as "HD-DVD experts"?

Whytewash · 04-01-2008, 07:56 AM

didnt we have a thread just like this like 7 months ago that got like 875982475 responses in 2 hours?!

something about warner going exclusive way back when? This sounds just like that thread... Everyone got their panties in a bunch for no reason...

no official announcement then i wont believe it

Cold_As_IceSMM · 04-01-2008, 08:17 AM

I hope that There Will Be Blood is slated to be included within the first batch. Any word on this title?

04-01-2008, 05:06 AM	#1
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Good News: Paramount finally got off their behind As you may know Paramount’s HD-DVD and Blu-Ray releases are handled by other companies such as 1K Studios of Burbank, California. However, in the past few weeks, there has been a great deal of confusion and uncertainty. 1K Studios specialized mostly in HD-DVD and HDi. After the Toshiba announcement, they were forced to lay off a few of their HD-DVD experts and retrain some of the workers to program in BD-J. Many of New Line titles were also handled by 1K Studios. This added to their uncertainty as New Line was absorbed by Warner. Now the good news: Paramount finally decided to get off their ass and make a commitment to Blu-Ray. I heard that about 10 movies were submitted for production. The Transformers is one of them and probably the only one with market potential. Since they had already done the production for HD-DVD, most of the work for the Blu-Ray release has to be done in BD-J and high resolution sound. The movie will probably get released in the next month or so. Of course, many of you may know that Michael Bay likes to get involved in his movies and I have heard that he can be a bit finicky. My best guess as far as the quality is concerned. Picture Quality: Probably the same as the HD-DVD release. They will probably use the same master. Java stuff: Nobody knows Sound: Most definitely better than HD-DVD. Either PCM or Dolby TrueHD.

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04-01-2008, 05:14 AM	#2
seigneur_rayden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1097 Blu-ray reviews: 12	You heard from who or where?

04-01-2008, 05:15 AM	#3
love4blu Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Montreal Blu-ray collection:332	No offense, but unless we get a link and/or an official announcement, I don't believe you And besides, it's April 1st!!!

04-01-2008, 05:16 AM	#4
Crème Blu-ray Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:323 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:3	Thought it might be an April Fool's Joke. Then again, his time zone is still March 31st.

04-01-2008, 05:35 AM	#9
DimebagCFH Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:35	I really want to believe this I really hope this isn't a prank

04-01-2008, 05:37 AM	#10
Joon Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:208 Trading Score:1	I really hope you are right. There are a lot of people that have been waiting a LONG time for a statement like this.

04-01-2008, 05:44 AM	#12
DimebagCFH Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:35	I'm very interested and I pray your source is right I love Transformers but it just seems kinda fishy because it is around April Fools Day.

04-01-2008, 05:48 AM	#13
mel2 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	It was already stated by an insider that before paramount pulled the plug on blu-ray last august, transformers was already authored. it had a blu-ray specific AVC high bitrate encode with pcm. so you fail. so it will be better than the hd dvd version.

04-01-2008, 06:06 AM	#14
sardaukar1977 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Dallas, Texas Blu-ray collection:779 Blu-ray reviews:1	haha, April Fools.

04-01-2008, 06:06 AM	#15
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	There is nothing wrong with the current encode on the HD DVD. Both PQ & SQ are top notch. The SQ is easily amongst the best and puts titles with lossless audio to shame. The ABR for Transformers on HD DVD was 21 Mbps which is on par with top rated titles like POTC. I wouldn't mind picking up Transformers on Blu-ray if it boasts superior PQ and SQ.

04-01-2008, 07:56 AM	#19
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	didnt we have a thread just like this like 7 months ago that got like 875982475 responses in 2 hours?! something about warner going exclusive way back when? This sounds just like that thread... Everyone got their panties in a bunch for no reason... no official announcement then i wont believe it

04-01-2008, 08:17 AM	#20
Cold_As_IceSMM Member Member since:Jan 2008	I hope that There Will Be Blood is slated to be included within the first batch. Any word on this title?

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