Warner Delays TotalHD - Blu-ray Forum

jermwhl · 06-28-2007, 01:01 AM

Yes, to coincide with the failure of HD-DVD!

jsb_hburg · 06-28-2007, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

Yes, to coincide with the failure of HD-DVD!

that makes sense...

BLu-Balls · 06-28-2007, 01:11 AM

Finally, A sensible move from WB

Shin-Ra · 06-28-2007, 01:29 AM

I hope this TotalHD crap never gets released.

jubaiweaponx · 06-28-2007, 01:42 AM

I`m in the same boat as shin here this is an abomination and should never see the light of day

reiella · 06-28-2007, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nyg

Agreed.

It makes good sense financially for Warner to wait till the upcoming holiday shopping season is over to see if HD DVD is still breathing. Hopefully Sony, Disney, and Fox will have a strong showing of BDs this fall and smother what little breath HD DVD has left once and for all.

That's not the consumers they're talking about though. They're refering to the folks who're skiddish over any HD format at all due to the war, and who don't realize that supporting a hybrid is counter-productive to a war resolution.

They're looking at gaining consumer share more so from the DVD market than either of their existing HD customers. Unforunately, delaying one format war [BD/HD-DVD] in favor of the other [Hi-Def / DVD] isn't a good idea unless you're really just hoping for Video on Demand services...

darkpoet25 · 06-28-2007, 04:38 AM

You know what THD is an acronym for right? Total Highdef Distortion. I hope this doesn't happen. Makes about as much sense as releasing a dual sided Hd Dud disc.

jaymzbo · 06-28-2007, 05:00 AM

Hopefully TotalHD=Delayed will mean TotalHD=Dismissed

I would never purchase TotalHD

kaliraver · 06-28-2007, 05:18 AM

I know people from the Dud side will love it if this comes out especially when their beloved Hd-DUD is about to die. Hopefully Blu-Ray will kill this debate by the end of the holiday season.

coolwavepic · 06-28-2007, 05:35 AM

Remember Divx? That's what will happen to these. I think this is the most stupidest ideas I have ever heard. It ranks up there with Divx. Why in hell would I want an HD-DVD?? Absolutely pointless. I bet this will end up at Circuit City and bomb.

jedisinclair · 06-28-2007, 05:59 AM

I understand Warner's intentions. From a marketing standpoint, they want to provide content that pleases everyone... however, this format war is just that, A WAR. You have to pick a side. I am an avid Blu-ray enthusiast and I despise the idea of sharing the "artwork side" of a future BD movie with HD DVD. It's wrong and I won't do it. I truly hope this war wraps up this holiday season. I think we have the artillery... lock and load and let's end this! Note to Warner (if anyone from the company happens to see this)... Your company owns rights to an excellent library of video titles. Please release Matrix, Batman Begins, V for Vendetta, etc... on Blu-ray and watch your profits soar. We WILL buy them but ONLY as Blu-ray releases, NOT totalHD. Thank you! Amen!

miked924 · 06-28-2007, 03:01 PM

Good news, THD was a terrible idea

BlurayNews · 06-28-2007, 03:11 PM

Steve Nickerson, senior vice president of marketing management for Warner, said: "There is no expiration date on the viability of this concept, so we're not in a rush to do it. We'll do it when it makes sense and when it's right."

It's all about demand...If enough pepole ask for it..they will have to go for it.

Warner delays HD/Blu-ray Discs until 2008

HDTV1080P · 06-28-2007, 05:56 PM

Yes this is good news that Total HD discs have been delayed. What would be better news is if the concept was canceled. If Warner and other studios supported TotalHD discs then both formats could coexist or at the very minimum the format war would be prolonged.
I sure do not want to pay an extra $5+ dollars for a side of the disc I can not play, and if combo players were to become the norm then TotalHD discs is a very bad idea. I am glad that the DVD format when it was launched back in 1997 that they did not include a VHS tape with every DVD. The reason of course was cost.
Let’s all hope Total HD disc is canceled instead of delayed. Here is another couple of links to articles on the subject.

http://www.tvpredictions.com/warner062807.htm

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/High-Def_Disc_Packaging/Industry_Forecasts/Total_HD/Warner_Delays_Launch_of_Total_HD_Until_2008/726

Chad Varnadore · 06-28-2007, 01:14 AM

Best news I've heard all day. But, I doubt they'll drop their plans. They've probably already invested too much in it. I'm sure the HD DVD promotion group is happy about it at least.

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But the studio is committed to satisfying consumers.

If that's true, they're not listening to the actual consumers of their products. As few supporting BD or HD DVD seem to want such an abomination. It's good for nobody, except Warner.

bluflu · 06-28-2007, 01:16 AM

Warner would scrap THD completely if they're really committed to satisfying consumers.

hyperdine · 06-28-2007, 01:19 AM

Great news. I hope THD never sees the light of day. I think WB has read the writing on the wall.

Weati · 06-28-2007, 01:23 AM

I cringe whenever THD is mentioned. I'm not going to pay more for a side that I'll never use. Hopefully their next annoucement will be that they're scrapping all their THD plans.

jermwhl · 06-28-2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Weati

I cringe whenever THD is mentioned. I'm not going to pay more for a side that I'll never use. Hopefully their next annoucement will be that they're scrapping all their THD plans.

I know i exhaled a sigh of relief when I read this! I was dreading releases on THD......so much so, that I was considering not buying them at all.

hyperdine · 06-28-2007, 01:27 AM

Hmm...another thought just occurred to me on this topic. I believe Warner said that when they start to release New Line films they would be on THD. I wonder if this means that the New Line titles would be delayed as well?

My guess is that they won't. Which would actually jive with previous rumors that LOTR: EE would be released on Blu-Ray (which they probably wouldn't have enough space to do with THD).

06-28-2007, 01:42 AM	#5
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	indeed I`m in the same boat as shin here this is an abomination and should never see the light of day

06-28-2007, 05:35 AM	#10
coolwavepic Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray reviews:9	Total HD = DIVX Remember Divx? That's what will happen to these. I think this is the most stupidest ideas I have ever heard. It ranks up there with Divx. Why in hell would I want an HD-DVD?? Absolutely pointless. I bet this will end up at Circuit City and bomb.

06-28-2007, 03:11 PM	#13
BlurayNews Junior Member Member since:Jun 2007	Warner delays HD/Blu-ray Discs until 2008 Steve Nickerson, senior vice president of marketing management for Warner, said: "There is no expiration date on the viability of this concept, so we're not in a rush to do it. We'll do it when it makes sense and when it's right." It's all about demand...If enough pepole ask for it..they will have to go for it. Warner delays HD/Blu-ray Discs until 2008

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06-28-2007, 01:01 AM	#1
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Yes, to coincide with the failure of HD-DVD!

06-28-2007, 01:11 AM	#3
BLu-Balls Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:TO Canada Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Finally, A sensible move from WB

06-28-2007, 01:29 AM	#4
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I hope this TotalHD crap never gets released.

06-28-2007, 04:38 AM	#7
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	You know what THD is an acronym for right? Total Highdef Distortion. I hope this doesn't happen. Makes about as much sense as releasing a dual sided Hd Dud disc.

06-28-2007, 05:00 AM	#8
jaymzbo Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:NW FL Blu-ray collection:311 Trading Score:1	Hopefully TotalHD=Delayed will mean TotalHD=Dismissed I would never purchase TotalHD

06-28-2007, 05:18 AM	#9
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	I know people from the Dud side will love it if this comes out especially when their beloved Hd-DUD is about to die. Hopefully Blu-Ray will kill this debate by the end of the holiday season.

06-28-2007, 05:59 AM	#11
jedisinclair Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:3	I understand Warner's intentions. From a marketing standpoint, they want to provide content that pleases everyone... however, this format war is just that, A WAR. You have to pick a side. I am an avid Blu-ray enthusiast and I despise the idea of sharing the "artwork side" of a future BD movie with HD DVD. It's wrong and I won't do it. I truly hope this war wraps up this holiday season. I think we have the artillery... lock and load and let's end this! Note to Warner (if anyone from the company happens to see this)... Your company owns rights to an excellent library of video titles. Please release Matrix, Batman Begins, V for Vendetta, etc... on Blu-ray and watch your profits soar. We WILL buy them but ONLY as Blu-ray releases, NOT totalHD. Thank you! Amen!

06-28-2007, 03:01 PM	#12
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:298 Blu-ray collection:1041 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Good news, THD was a terrible idea

06-28-2007, 05:56 PM	#14
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	Yes this is good news that Total HD discs have been delayed. What would be better news is if the concept was canceled. If Warner and other studios supported TotalHD discs then both formats could coexist or at the very minimum the format war would be prolonged. I sure do not want to pay an extra $5+ dollars for a side of the disc I can not play, and if combo players were to become the norm then TotalHD discs is a very bad idea. I am glad that the DVD format when it was launched back in 1997 that they did not include a VHS tape with every DVD. The reason of course was cost. Let’s all hope Total HD disc is canceled instead of delayed. Here is another couple of links to articles on the subject. http://www.tvpredictions.com/warner062807.htm http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Warner/High-Def_Disc_Packaging/Industry_Forecasts/Total_HD/Warner_Delays_Launch_of_Total_HD_Until_2008/726

06-28-2007, 01:16 AM	#16
bluflu Special Member Member since:Mar 2007	Warner would scrap THD completely if they're really committed to satisfying consumers.

06-28-2007, 01:19 AM	#17
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	Great news. I hope THD never sees the light of day. I think WB has read the writing on the wall.

06-28-2007, 01:23 AM	#18
Weati Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana, USA	I cringe whenever THD is mentioned. I'm not going to pay more for a side that I'll never use. Hopefully their next annoucement will be that they're scrapping all their THD plans.

06-28-2007, 01:27 AM	#20
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	Hmm...another thought just occurred to me on this topic. I believe Warner said that when they start to release New Line films they would be on THD. I wonder if this means that the New Line titles would be delayed as well? My guess is that they won't. Which would actually jive with previous rumors that LOTR: EE would be released on Blu-Ray (which they probably wouldn't have enough space to do with THD).

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