why is a paramount film on PS3 network?? - Blu-ray Forum

treyw00 · 09-03-2007, 12:39 AM

here's something weird. Recently released on Playstation network was Beowulf, a new Paramount movie. After recent events, WHY IN THE HELL is that on there?!

supabilly8 · 09-03-2007, 01:20 AM

yeah i noticed that too...

Blu-Style · 09-03-2007, 01:24 AM

maybe because they have the contract for only 18 months...

or a complot...

dgator783 · 09-03-2007, 01:42 AM

maybe the same reasons when there is a Sony/Columbia Pictures trailer attached to a Paramount Film at the theathers and vice versa....an unwritten rule in the movie biz....

Zaphod · 09-03-2007, 02:13 AM

This HD-DVD deal has NOTHING to do with Paramount to release a movie trailer on a particular network, website, service, or brand of movie theatre. Why does there have to be another Paramount this, and Paramount that thread, really?

Movie trailers have NOTHING to do with blu-ray. Movie trailers are advertisements for their theatrical release and not for a yet unreleased or announced HD title for home viewing.

Besides this thread has already been covered here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=15435

kowhite · 09-03-2007, 02:31 AM

Same reason there are Disney movies on Xbox Live.

The optical media strategy doesn't mean they pass up marketing and sales opportunities in areas that don't directly affect HDM. Besides, it's actually pretty easy for the studios to commit to give content to these services...the same can't be said for physical media.

Existentialist · 09-04-2007, 03:35 AM

I think it just goes to show Sony is the better company contrasted with paramount. If a movie is superior, they will support it, no matter the politics involved. Just like they support the better technologies, they can recognize when a film/writer/director is good and support it/them.

Maxell · 09-04-2007, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaphod

This HD-DVD deal has NOTHING to do with Paramount to release a movie trailer on a particular network, website, service, or brand of movie theatre. Why does there have to be another Paramount this, and Paramount that thread, really?

Movie trailers have NOTHING to do with blu-ray. Movie trailers are advertisements for their theatrical release and not for a yet unreleased or announced HD title for home viewing.

It has alot to do with blu-ray. Most of the movies that have trailers on PSN will likely be released on blu-ray, except now the Paramount/Dreamworks films. You don't see Universal trailers on PSN.

It's sort of like HBO "Behind the scenes". Those movies always wind up on HBO when the time comes.

Either there is a contract involved in showcasing these trailers or Sony somehow forgot or doesn't want to retaliate by removing such trailers.

At least companies like Disney are getting money by being on Xbox live. These Paramount trailers on PSN is pratically free advertising.

outfdblue · 09-04-2007, 04:12 AM

I think sony is just being nice i mean the paramount deal is only for 18mo. after that they might be free to do what they want. And frankly after the deal is over i think they will return to blu-ray so i guess i should thank all of those hd supporters because their money and the 150 million might be invested some how on blu-ray (like on extra content java or something like that) here is a question those anyone know if the paramount hd movies can be realease on blu-ray after the deal is over? is it in the contract?

bryaaaant · 09-04-2007, 04:19 AM

Because Paramount recognizes that the PS3 has a good install base - good enough to advertise their movies on.

09-03-2007, 12:39 AM	#1
treyw00 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kentucky	why is a paramount film on PS3 network?? here's something weird. Recently released on Playstation network was Beowulf, a new Paramount movie. After recent events, WHY IN THE HELL is that on there?!

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
PC & PS3 on network, how do we get netflix online to PS3?	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	Indian Hills Theater	1	09-06-2009 05:00 AM
Bee Movie... first Paramount film to make a BD return	Blu-ray Movies - North America	hoser_408	212	02-27-2008 03:58 PM
PS3 Network Config	PS3	Partyboi927	2	12-18-2007 06:51 AM
Can't connect to PS3 network.	PS3	Alley	12	08-29-2007 07:01 AM
PS3 on wireless network	Blu-ray Players and Recorders	digibob	0	01-02-2007 06:10 PM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-03-2007, 01:20 AM	#2
supabilly8 Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Texas	yeah i noticed that too...

09-03-2007, 01:24 AM	#3
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	maybe because they have the contract for only 18 months... or a complot...

09-03-2007, 01:42 AM	#4
dgator783 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lakeland,FL 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:1521 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:14	maybe the same reasons when there is a Sony/Columbia Pictures trailer attached to a Paramount Film at the theathers and vice versa....an unwritten rule in the movie biz....

09-03-2007, 02:13 AM	#5
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	This HD-DVD deal has NOTHING to do with Paramount to release a movie trailer on a particular network, website, service, or brand of movie theatre. Why does there have to be another Paramount this, and Paramount that thread, really? Movie trailers have NOTHING to do with blu-ray. Movie trailers are advertisements for their theatrical release and not for a yet unreleased or announced HD title for home viewing. Besides this thread has already been covered here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=15435

09-03-2007, 02:31 AM	#6
kowhite Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:727 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:65	Same reason there are Disney movies on Xbox Live. The optical media strategy doesn't mean they pass up marketing and sales opportunities in areas that don't directly affect HDM. Besides, it's actually pretty easy for the studios to commit to give content to these services...the same can't be said for physical media.

09-04-2007, 03:35 AM	#7
Existentialist Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kansas, United States of America Blu-ray reviews:14	I think it just goes to show Sony is the better company contrasted with paramount. If a movie is superior, they will support it, no matter the politics involved. Just like they support the better technologies, they can recognize when a film/writer/director is good and support it/them.

09-04-2007, 04:12 AM	#9
outfdblue Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:dekalb, IL Blu-ray collection:33	I think sony is just being nice i mean the paramount deal is only for 18mo. after that they might be free to do what they want. And frankly after the deal is over i think they will return to blu-ray so i guess i should thank all of those hd supporters because their money and the 150 million might be invested some how on blu-ray (like on extra content java or something like that) here is a question those anyone know if the paramount hd movies can be realease on blu-ray after the deal is over? is it in the contract?

09-04-2007, 04:19 AM	#10
bryaaaant Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Because Paramount recognizes that the PS3 has a good install base - good enough to advertise their movies on.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals