Hollywood Video... trends? - Blu-ray Forum

phloyd · 06-12-2007, 06:29 PM

At my local Hollywood Video last night I noticed something interesting.

They had expanded the HD video section by one shelf width compared to the last time I visited.

The real interesting part - it is a new BD shelf. The HD DVD selection is now half the size of the BD selection.

I wonder if this is a trend...?

movies3 · 06-12-2007, 06:31 PM

yup, BD is doing really well.

The Don · 06-12-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by phloyd

At my local Hollywood Video last night I noticed something interesting.

They had expanded the HD video section by one shelf width compared to the last time I visited.

The real interesting part - it is a new BD shelf. The HD DVD selection is now half the size of the BD selection.

I wonder if this is a trend...?

I see this everywhere except Circuit City....

jrchisholm · 06-12-2007, 07:24 PM

At my local Best Buy both HD and Blu-ray had two sections each.

Today. HD has been reduced to 1 section. Blu-ray still has 2 sections plus 2 small endcaps and 1 side of a floor display.

The local CC also has shrunk there HD section in half, but Blu-ray has stayed the same.

Blubaru · 06-12-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jrchisholm

At my local Best Buy both HD and Blu-ray had two sections each.

Today. HD has been reduced to 1 section. Blu-ray still has 2 sections plus 2 small endcaps and 1 side of a floor display.

The local CC also has shrunk there HD section in half, but Blu-ray has stayed the same.

Same at my local stores.

EvanX · 06-12-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

I see this everywhere except Circuit City....

Remember, they supported DIVX.

Jim L · 06-12-2007, 08:13 PM

Of course not all Wal-Marts carry HD formats, but there is one near me that does.

Most every Tuesday I stop by to see what's new and what their prices are.

Today I checked also. They have a single shelving unit with the Blu-ray and HD DVD logos at the top. (I think that originally it was meant to give each equal space, kind of like the displays in Target stores.)

Anyway, I counted the total titles available for the HD formats:

Blu-ray has 24 slots (with a couple of popular titles sold out)

HD DVD has only 4 titles!

The Blu-ray section is full of BD titles, and the HD section has a mixture of HD, BD, and standard DVD in both widescreen and fullscreen versions.

Well I guess they don't think HD DVD is worth much floor space.

The Don · 06-12-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by EvanX

Remember, they supported DIVX.

yeah, and even they have 1 big shelf of BD and another of HDDVD...it's still equal for them...

rmatt · 06-12-2007, 09:09 PM

I went to my local Hollywood Video asking for Blu-Ray movies, and the kid behind the counter said "We don't carry pornos dude".

The Don · 06-12-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rmatt

I went to my local Hollywood Video asking for Blu-Ray movies, and the kid behind the counter said "We don't carry pornos dude".

ahaha hilarious...

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 06-12-2007, 09:16 PM

My local BB has 1.75 sections for blu-ray and ~0.75 for HD-DVD. It started as 1 to 1 in the "Next Generation" area. The weird thing is that the blu-ray section doesn't start at the top of the shelf. They went from where the section originally started and backed into the previous section on the shelf to the left... very stupid way to do it. The top of that shelf is some format I've never heard of beginning with a "u".

The Don · 06-12-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

My local BB has 1.75 sections for blu-ray and ~0.75 for HD-DVD. It started as 1 to 1 in the "Next Generation" area. The weird thing is that the blu-ray section doesn't start at the top of the shelf. They went from where the section originally started and backed into the previous section on the shelf to the left... very stupid way to do it. The top of that shelf is some format I've never heard of beginning with a "u".

UMD?...those are PSP movies..

rmatt · 06-12-2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

UMD?...those are PSP movies..

I do wish that UMD would have had better chance at making it. They kept my kids quiet on long car rides

BTW, just hangin out to see The Don reach 1000, let's go!!!

The Don · 06-12-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rmatt

I do wish that UMD would have had better chance at making it. They kept my kids quiet on long car rides

BTW, just hangin out to see The Don reach 1000, let's go!!!

ahaha I didn't even notice until you told me...

rmatt · 06-12-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

ahaha I didn't even notice until you told me...

congratulations special member

The Don · 06-12-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rmatt

congratulations special member

ahaha

reiella · 06-13-2007, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rmatt

I do wish that UMD would have had better chance at making it. They kept my kids quiet on long car rides

BTW, just hangin out to see The Don reach 1000, let's go!!!

UMD came late... It ended up competeting with DVDs for its market share.

06-12-2007, 06:29 PM	#1
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	Hollywood Video... trends? At my local Hollywood Video last night I noticed something interesting. They had expanded the HD video section by one shelf width compared to the last time I visited. The real interesting part - it is a new BD shelf. The HD DVD selection is now half the size of the BD selection. I wonder if this is a trend...?

06-12-2007, 07:24 PM	#4
jrchisholm Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:349 Blu-ray collection:4226 Trading Score:78	shrinkage for HD here At my local Best Buy both HD and Blu-ray had two sections each. Today. HD has been reduced to 1 section. Blu-ray still has 2 sections plus 2 small endcaps and 1 side of a floor display. The local CC also has shrunk there HD section in half, but Blu-ray has stayed the same.

06-12-2007, 08:13 PM	#7
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	I've seen a similar thing at my local Wal-Mart . . . Of course not all Wal-Marts carry HD formats, but there is one near me that does. Most every Tuesday I stop by to see what's new and what their prices are. Today I checked also. They have a single shelving unit with the Blu-ray and HD DVD logos at the top. (I think that originally it was meant to give each equal space, kind of like the displays in Target stores.) Anyway, I counted the total titles available for the HD formats: Blu-ray has 24 slots (with a couple of popular titles sold out) HD DVD has only 4 titles! The Blu-ray section is full of BD titles, and the HD section has a mixture of HD, BD, and standard DVD in both widescreen and fullscreen versions. Well I guess they don't think HD DVD is worth much floor space.

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