Blu-ray in retail stores - reports and anecdotes - Page 38 - Blu-ray Forum

sphdle1 · 11-05-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by patrick99

Getting them separately has more effect on the Nielsen ratios.

I'll go with the individual titles then, unless concensus says otherwise...

blix01 · 11-05-2007, 02:27 PM

received a holiday catalog from Sams club in the mail.
the highdef section was *all* blu-ray. No HDDVD mentioned at all

radagast · 11-05-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada

To bad HD DVD are not samurai warriors, they would have committed harry carry a long time ago. Because the shame of the slaughter there in the middle of.

Who's this Harry bloke? Oh, you mean Hari Kari.

stewiems · 11-05-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tolio007

there shouldnt be any hd dvd @ target, for they support blu only. where do you live? I'm in mn and the sunday ads in the press dont advertise any hd dud at all. ive never seen any there ever!

Target still sells HD-DVD movies but they sell Blu-ray players exclusively!

Zaphod · 11-05-2007, 03:08 PM

The Wal-mart by me has a 2.75:1...well let's call it a 3:1, Blu-ray to HD-DVD ratio.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-05-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

Who's this Harry bloke? Oh, you mean Hari Kari.

He was the legendary TV announcer for the Chicago Cubs.

tiger roach · 11-05-2007, 03:20 PM

With those glasses he looks like a typical HD-DVD viewer.

*rimshot*

Bluray4Me · 11-05-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stewiems

My local Target expanded again....twelve rows vertical of blu-ray compared to only 5 rows of HD-DUD...

I noticed this last night. They still had HD DVD's here in Roanoke, VA.

sphdle1 · 11-05-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by UTVOL06

I pre-ordered the Harry Potter box set from warnerbros website. Purchasing any WB Blu-ray title will earn us more points this 4th quarter.

P.S. after thinking about it I may cancel my box set order and go with all 5 movies separately because it will probably look better when movies 6 and 7 are released on my shelve and help the nielsen ratings more.

I am going with all 5 separately because your suspicions are correct. I found out that the box set counts as 1 on the Nielsen chart, whereas the 5 separates count as 5. That's five times the sales ratio.

Spread the word to go with 5 separates as opposed to the box set, if people can.

Elandyll · 11-05-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

Who's this Harry bloke? Oh, you mean Hari Kari.

I think you all mean "Hara-Kiri", often meant as "Seppuku"

patrick99 · 11-05-2007, 05:00 PM

Warner backpedals:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...construed/1135

BLackie · 11-05-2007, 05:09 PM

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...construed/1135

Warner is planning on supporting both throughout 2008

Warner Says Blu-ray Comments "Misquoted and Misconstrued"

Lets finally lay our hopes aside and concentrate on supporting blu.

"Like any major company, we are always reviewing our strategies in every aspect of our business, it is what smart companies do. I can't say what may happen five, ten years down the line. But right now, Warner Bros. has made no decision to change course. We are still onboard with both formats, and will continue [with a strong line-up of new releases and catalog titles], just as we have in the past in supporting HD DVD and Blu-ray."

doctorsteve · 11-05-2007, 05:10 PM

Crap

kamiller42 · 11-05-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by patrick99

Warner backpedals:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...construed/1135

As I mentioned at HDD, something seems fishy. If Jim Noonan is so confident and sure of what their plans are, why did it take a week to clarify? It was news item with a lot of buzz. It would have taken no time to clarify.

Jim has stated WB's plans. As Jose in Bella said, "Plans change." Here's hoping.

CptGreedle · 11-05-2007, 05:15 PM

WTF! I guess they got cold feet. I mean they already said Q4 is going to be a big factor for them in deciding what format to support. I think it is a mistake to continue with both.
So what if they are not going to this year, they should next year for sure! They don't realize how important to the format war they are. They can make or break the war.

maconomics · 11-05-2007, 05:16 PM

Warner's previous statements were taken literally. I truly believe that the company was truly considering switching to Blu.

seto · 11-05-2007, 05:16 PM

This is what happens when people read too much into comments.

oldmike · 11-05-2007, 05:17 PM

all i can say is this is a just to cover there ass
they will pick a side just cant say it yet as it mite hurt sales

Spankey · 11-05-2007, 05:18 PM

Just keep buying movies. The spread will widen.

CptGreedle · 11-05-2007, 05:19 PM

I think they got cold feet... hot under the collar.. they don't want to commit just yet and maybe even have an offer to stay neutral...
Either way they don't realize how important they are in this war. THEY ALONE could end the war if they wanted to. But if they do nothing it will just drag on and on. They have to take a hit for the better format and drop HD-DVD!
I still think they will see the sales from 4Q and realize what they SHOULD do. I sure hope they go exclusive to BD next year, or this will be a long battle, or even a draw.

11-05-2007, 05:09 PM	#752
BLackie Member Member since:Jan 2007	Warner supporting both throughout 08.... http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...construed/1135 Warner is planning on supporting both throughout 2008 Warner Says Blu-ray Comments "Misquoted and Misconstrued" Lets finally lay our hopes aside and concentrate on supporting blu. "Like any major company, we are always reviewing our strategies in every aspect of our business, it is what smart companies do. I can't say what may happen five, ten years down the line. But right now, Warner Bros. has made no decision to change course. We are still onboard with both formats, and will continue [with a strong line-up of new releases and catalog titles], just as we have in the past in supporting HD DVD and Blu-ray." Last edited by BLackie; 11-05-2007 at 05:12 PM.

11-05-2007, 05:10 PM	#753
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Oh... Crap

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11-05-2007, 02:27 PM	#742
blix01 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	received a holiday catalog from Sams club in the mail. the highdef section was all blu-ray. No HDDVD mentioned at all

11-05-2007, 03:08 PM	#745
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	The Wal-mart by me has a 2.75:1...well let's call it a 3:1, Blu-ray to HD-DVD ratio.

11-05-2007, 03:20 PM	#747
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	With those glasses he looks like a typical HD-DVD viewer. rimshot

11-05-2007, 05:00 PM	#751
patrick99 Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Warner backpedals: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...construed/1135

11-05-2007, 05:15 PM	#755
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	WTF! I guess they got cold feet. I mean they already said Q4 is going to be a big factor for them in deciding what format to support. I think it is a mistake to continue with both. So what if they are not going to this year, they should next year for sure! They don't realize how important to the format war they are. They can make or break the war.

11-05-2007, 05:16 PM	#756
maconomics Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	Warner's previous statements were taken literally. I truly believe that the company was truly considering switching to Blu.

11-05-2007, 05:16 PM	#757
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	This is what happens when people read too much into comments.

11-05-2007, 05:17 PM	#758
oldmike Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007	all i can say is this is a just to cover there ass they will pick a side just cant say it yet as it mite hurt sales

11-05-2007, 05:18 PM	#759
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	Just keep buying movies. The spread will widen.

11-05-2007, 05:19 PM	#760
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I think they got cold feet... hot under the collar.. they don't want to commit just yet and maybe even have an offer to stay neutral... Either way they don't realize how important they are in this war. THEY ALONE could end the war if they wanted to. But if they do nothing it will just drag on and on. They have to take a hit for the better format and drop HD-DVD! I still think they will see the sales from 4Q and realize what they SHOULD do. I sure hope they go exclusive to BD next year, or this will be a long battle, or even a draw.

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