What about Warner? Part the Second - Blu-ray Forum

zipbags · 11-29-2007, 08:58 PM

I know its all speculation and fan wish. But, what is a realistic opinion on what Warner will do? Will they go blu, HD-dvd, or remain neutral? I don't read a lot of the trades online or in print. But, what seems to be the industry concensus?

tiger roach · 11-29-2007, 09:00 PM

I still have hopes they will announce they are going Blu-exclusive at the January conference.

I am biased however.

bhampton · 11-29-2007, 09:01 PM

SA0CD told me the will go Blu exclusive.

-Brian

sj001 · 11-29-2007, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhampton

SA0CD told me the will go Blu exclusive.

-Brian

Tomorrow!

95pgtproject · 11-29-2007, 09:05 PM

I am guessing that they are waiting on the 4th quarter sale which is mainly the Harry Potter series now. If Blu outsells HD-DUD by a large margin I am willing to bet they will become Blu exclusive. If DUD out sells blu-ray then vise versa but that is very unlikely. If they sell even then they will remain neutral...........

fupduk2 · 11-29-2007, 09:06 PM

SA0CD sure gets around.

seto · 11-29-2007, 09:06 PM

bhampton, haha SA0CD. We can always hope, though. ^^

Slackr89 · 11-29-2007, 09:07 PM

WWWD haha

Kris Deering · 11-29-2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95pgtproject

I am guessing that they are waiting on the 4th quarter sale which is mainly the Harry Potter series now. If Blu outsells HD-DUD by a large margin I am willing to bet they will become Blu exclusive. If DUD out sells blu-ray then vise versa but that is very unlikely. If they sell even then they will remain neutral...........

I'm wondering what quarter of software sales is more important, 4th or 1st? Reason being is if a lot of players are given as gifts then you'll see real attach rates rise in 1st quarter more than 4th. But you it's hard to say, I know they said they are evaluating the 4th quarter.

Amel · 11-29-2007, 09:09 PM

I just want them to give me a better picture quality

I dont care if they are neutral...

Esox50 · 11-29-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kris Deering

I'm wondering what quarter of software sales is more important, 4th or 1st?

Both. As I've posted, I don't think anything happens until 2Q. That being said, one or a few of the retailers could force things sooner.

I have no doubt WB will be releasing on Blu in 2008. Whether it's exclusively or not, I don't know.

Would love to be wrong and pleasantly surprised by a Blu exclusive WB at CES in January. But I'm not holding my breath.

savage1984 · 11-29-2007, 09:12 PM

and pcm 5.1 for (blank)'s sake.

Beta-guy · 11-29-2007, 09:13 PM

SA0CD lost all credibility lol was he the one that told us in Sept that was was going exclusive on the 26th? I believe they will go Blu, BD sells better, better copy protection, region codes, and with the exact same features as HD-DVD, (PiP and Ethernet) supperior Bandwidth and Space, the things Warner could do with BD is so much more then they could dream to do with HD-DVD...

BadAss · 11-29-2007, 09:15 PM

If WB go HD-DVD exclusive then Universal and Paramount will dig their heals in deep and the shift will be towards Dual format players.

What possible gain would WB achieve by going for a 30GB future when Sony, Disney, Fox, Lionsgate will all benefit long turn from larger capacity and higher bandwidth?

WB must look at the global market and see Blu-ray is already the peoples choice and realize the easy option for everyone is to go Blu-ray exclusive, end the war, end Toshibas suicidal business strategy and allow one format the chance to take on DVD and last the next 10 years plus.

tobytobe2002 · 11-29-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta-guy

SA0CD lost all credibility lol was he the one that told us in Sept that was was going exclusive on the 26th? I believe they will go Blu, BD sells better, better copy protection, region codes, and with the exact same features as HD-DVD, (PiP and Ethernet) supperior Bandwidth and Space, the things Warner could do with BD is so much more then they could dream to do with HD-DVD...

IIRC didn't another member beatboy claim that top level BDA officials were rushing to the BD fest last month to finalize negotiations for WB exclusivity to be announced the next day? And then we heard nothing after that...

All indications are that WB will continue to publish in BD (and HD) for the forseeable future, so there's no need to get too worked up or worried based on groundless speculation

Toony · 11-29-2007, 09:23 PM

Part the Second?

Beta-guy · 11-29-2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toony

Part the Second?

it was originally called 'what will warner do' but a mod changed the title...

SpikesBluBlooded · 11-29-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta-guy

it was originally called 'what will warner do' but a mod changed the title...

Then it should read "What About Warner Part Deux" (bomb Sadam) Sorry, I just loved that part of the movie... Anyhoo, I can't believe that original thread was so darned long. You would think this subject had already been talked to death already...

OokieSpookie · 11-29-2007, 09:49 PM

What do I think they will do?
Nothing and just sit back and collect money.
What do I wish they would do?
Announce blu exclusivity at CES so this war can end.

psx3man · 11-29-2007, 09:51 PM

warner has two big films coming out left harry potter and blade runner i bet there seeing how they sell and go from there but thats obvious how they will sell

11-29-2007, 08:58 PM	#1
zipbags Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	What about Warner? Part the Second I know its all speculation and fan wish. But, what is a realistic opinion on what Warner will do? Will they go blu, HD-dvd, or remain neutral? I don't read a lot of the trades online or in print. But, what seems to be the industry concensus?

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11-29-2007, 09:00 PM	#2
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	I still have hopes they will announce they are going Blu-exclusive at the January conference. I am biased however.

11-29-2007, 09:01 PM	#3
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	SA0CD told me the will go Blu exclusive. -Brian

11-29-2007, 09:05 PM	#5
95pgtproject Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:21	I am guessing that they are waiting on the 4th quarter sale which is mainly the Harry Potter series now. If Blu outsells HD-DUD by a large margin I am willing to bet they will become Blu exclusive. If DUD out sells blu-ray then vise versa but that is very unlikely. If they sell even then they will remain neutral...........

11-29-2007, 09:06 PM	#6
fupduk2 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:328	SA0CD sure gets around.

11-29-2007, 09:06 PM	#7
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	bhampton, haha SA0CD. We can always hope, though. ^^

11-29-2007, 09:07 PM	#8
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	WWWD haha

11-29-2007, 09:09 PM	#10
Amel Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Clearwater FL Blu-ray collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I just want them to give me a better picture quality I dont care if they are neutral...

11-29-2007, 09:12 PM	#12
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	and pcm 5.1 for (blank)'s sake.

11-29-2007, 09:13 PM	#13
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	SA0CD lost all credibility lol was he the one that told us in Sept that was was going exclusive on the 26th? I believe they will go Blu, BD sells better, better copy protection, region codes, and with the exact same features as HD-DVD, (PiP and Ethernet) supperior Bandwidth and Space, the things Warner could do with BD is so much more then they could dream to do with HD-DVD...

11-29-2007, 09:15 PM	#14
BadAss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:England 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:63	If WB go HD-DVD exclusive then Universal and Paramount will dig their heals in deep and the shift will be towards Dual format players. What possible gain would WB achieve by going for a 30GB future when Sony, Disney, Fox, Lionsgate will all benefit long turn from larger capacity and higher bandwidth? WB must look at the global market and see Blu-ray is already the peoples choice and realize the easy option for everyone is to go Blu-ray exclusive, end the war, end Toshibas suicidal business strategy and allow one format the chance to take on DVD and last the next 10 years plus.

11-29-2007, 09:23 PM	#16
Toony Member Member since:Sep 2007	Part the Second?

11-29-2007, 09:49 PM	#19
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	What do I think they will do? Nothing and just sit back and collect money. What do I wish they would do? Announce blu exclusivity at CES so this war can end.

11-29-2007, 09:51 PM	#20
psx3man Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Lima, Ohio Blu-ray collection:1172 Trading Score:92	warner has two big films coming out left harry potter and blade runner i bet there seeing how they sell and go from there but thats obvious how they will sell

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