Warner: We're staying with Blu-ray & HD DVD

[spam.curitiba]

Originally Posted by E-Dogg

They still have not been officially announced, but I am sure once they are and released they will sell faster than Warner can possibly anticipate.

which will cause WB to go blu exclusive.....seriously if they want to see the true test they need to release every single movie on both formats and then look at the numbers.........I bet matrix and batman sell 3 times as many on blu than hd dvd

[Teazle]

Originally Posted by E-Dogg

They still have not been officially announced, but I am sure once they are and released they will sell faster than Warner can possibly anticipate.

At any rate Warner are advertising Matrix and Batman Begins specifically on Blu-ray on their website:

http://www.warnervideo.com/warner_br...ml/titles.html

[pro-bassoonist]

This article could not have spelled it any better: WB are watching and will be watching sales! This Christmas sales should indicate what stance they take. And I do believe that whether or not WB truly mean it IT IS the right approach for them at this moment:

The consumer should decide (translation: SALES).

I think the article clearly sends a message!

Pro-B

[davidPS3]

I have seen the in-store demo's going for Blu Ray on Batman Begins, along with other titles, but looking at Warner's website, I don't see any release dates for Batman Begins, V or The Matrix? Anyone seen anything out there?

I would think that if Warner wants to see a huge 4th quarter, they would get their key titles out during the holidays.

[The Big Blue]

Well someone needs to keep a list of Warner titles with next-gen audio cause I aint buying anymore discs with half-ass audio.

[Blu-dock Saint]

The time has come to really pull out everything we have for warner, we win them, the war is over.

[mgonzo2u]

freak

[Amel]

how about PCM suckers?!

I love WB movies, but why cant we have PCM!!!!!

[E-Dogg]

Originally Posted by Teazle

At any rate Warner are advertising Matrix and Batman Begins specifically on Blu-ray on their website:

http://www.warnervideo.com/warner_br...ml/titles.html

But you can not purchase them and there is no final box art. Is there anyone we can call or email at Warner to demand these titles?

[rsway]

How great would it be if they released the Matrix Trilogy and Batman Begins for BD the same day Transformers comes out. We'd totally kill their momentum. Yes, I know that is not going to happen, but I can dream right?

[patrick99]

Well, I have just done Warner a small favor by ordering Training Day and Blazing Saddles. I have Troy and Alexander pre-ordered for next week. And of course Blade Runner for later.

[E-Dogg]

Originally Posted by patrick99

Well, I have just done Warner a small favor by ordering Training Day and Blazing Saddles. I have Troy and Alexander pre-ordered for next week. And of course Blade Runner for later.

I completely forgot about Training Day....I will be purchasing that on Friday!..(PAY DAY!!!!)

[Teazle]

Originally Posted by Blu-dock Saint

The time has come to really pull out everything we have for warner, we win them, the war is over.

The interview sends the message that WB value the voice of the consumer far more than do Paramount/Viacom and Universal. I'm inclined to give WB the benefit of the doubt and take the interview at face value. This holiday I'm betting the farm on Warner BDs.

[Blu-heaven]

Originally Posted by javabear

I'll buy the Matrix and Batman Begins in a heartbeat. I want them now!

I second that!!

on this note: I got banned today from Hi def digest (those HD DVD fanatics keep complaining to MODS) any who -- can someone tell me I'm banned for sure or its just my computer at work

here's a link http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/970/evildead2.html

[WickyWoo]

You know, I've been doing this for 10 years

And EVERYONE always thinks that their favorite title will sell "faster than they anticipate" or "make a lot of money"

Language like that will tune out people inthe power real fast, because it's fanboy talk.Just say "I'll buy it". One is wild speculation, and the other is fact

Hell, there's one TV title that shall remain nameless that only got released because some exec's daughter showed daddy an active fan community and duped him into committiing to the whole thing. It sold like 2000 copies.

[blu-rayfan101]

Well we know Warner will make a choice but i would have to say blu-ray not just as a fan of blu-ray but because all exclusive studios to blu-ray are realesing tones of blu-ray movies,second more players are coming out which will help!,Profile 1.1 will be here soon which will help with bonus features and stuff,third more people will buy ps3's and buy blu-ray movies,last warner only went with blu-ray to IFA which is also a sign.

[patrick99]

Originally Posted by patrick99

Well, I have just done Warner a small favor by ordering Training Day and Blazing Saddles. I have Troy and Alexander pre-ordered for next week. And of course Blade Runner for later.

And now I've ordered Bullitt also.

Anyone who knows my posting history at AVS knows that I have been very hard on Warner for their low bit-rate encodes, so my support is particularly noteworthy given that.

[oscar_in_fw]

Originally Posted by Proteus

Lower price doesn't matter when _every other major CE manufacturer is only making their products for the competing format_. People will simply view it as a 'cheap' product with no industry support.

Prestige pricing and marketing actually works VERY well. Price is definitely not king when you are talking about perceived 'high end' product lines. A lower price can actually make you look very inferior in these markets and seems to be the case here.

...

HD DVD folks seem to think "mass market" priced hardware will be enough to produce "mass market" adoption of HD DVD at Blu-ray's expense. I'd agree to a degree IF HD DVD pricing were comparable to DVD pricing, but it's not.

Sadly, I think the studios may be counting more on the "WOW" effect of the IME experience and other bells and whistles to drive HD adoption (and higher priced discs) than actually PQ/SQ improvements. If this is the case, HD DVD has the current edge because of the Blu-ray profile fiascos.

[Teazle]

Originally Posted by oscar_in_fw

Sadly, I think the studios may be counting more on the "WOW" effect of the IME experience and other bells and whistles to drive HD adoption (and higher priced discs) than actually PQ/SQ improvements. If this is the case, HD DVD has the current edge because of the Blu-ray profile fiascos.

I think the studios are counting on disc sales.

[marzetta7]

Originally Posted by Blu-heaven

I second that!!

on this note: I got banned today from Hi def digest (those HD DVD fanatics keep complaining to MODS) any who -- can someone tell me I'm banned for sure or its just my computer at work

here's a link http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/970/evildead2.html

Yup, looks like your banned. Is it me, or do Blu-supporters get banned a lot more frequently than do the HD DVD counterparts? Even over the smallest of stuff. Anyhow, just wanted to confirm it for ya, sorry to hear this.