Blu-ray in retail stores - reports and anecdotes - Page 39 - Blu-ray Forum

patrick99 · 11-05-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamiller42

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.

I think what happened is that someone decided that Silverburg had said too much. I suspect his comments accurately reflect Warner's thinking but they decided they didn't want to be saying this publicly.

doctorsteve · 11-05-2007, 05:20 PM

If they said they were bailing on H-DuD, then Dudders would not buy their already produced titles through Christmas (revenue loss). But after Q4, then CAN asses and make their "plans" if they choose.

100th post!!!

doctorsteve · 11-05-2007, 05:21 PM

I'm an Active Member now!!!

E-Dogg · 11-05-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spankey

Just keep buying movies. The spread will widen.

Exactly. We will outsell them on all of their big releases this holiday season as well so keep up the good work.

JAGUAR1977 · 11-05-2007, 05:22 PM

They'll follow the market, simple as that.

If HD-DVD continues to lose market share, despite the cheaper players, it's inevitable all studios will eventually drop support for it, it's just a matter of being patient.

ILOVEBLU! · 11-05-2007, 05:23 PM

i think warner just is saying their going to stay nuetral so sales don't go down for hd dvd and i really do believe sometime next year that warner will go blu exclusive then its game over for hd dvd.

T-Town Oil · 11-05-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spankey

Just keep buying movies. The spread will widen.

agreed. keep spending that money

Leon · 11-05-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

If they said they were bailing on H-DuD, then Dudders would not buy their already produced titles through Christmas (revenue loss). But after Q4, then CAN asses and make their "plans" if they choose.

100th post!!!

I know this mayne, they will not drag it on.

mdm1699 · 11-05-2007, 05:24 PM

I would be shocked if they weren't being paid all along for every HD-DVD player sold. Why else wouldn't they release BB, Matrix, V, and Posiedon? No one else has even come close to doing that much for the HD-DVD format. You guys can keep wasting your time swearing by them. Keep chasing that carrot. It would have been nice. However, the facts always spoke for themselves.

talbers23 · 11-05-2007, 05:25 PM

i really dont believe this but im happy they still make movies on blu. this format war will start to get very interesting unless the bda can drop prices a lot. i know and almost everyone on this website knows the difference between 1080i and 1080p players but the average consumer does not and will jump at a cheap player. honestly if the formats were the same quality i wouldn't care who won and would have both players already, but there is a giant quality gap between the two formats.

mdm1699 · 11-05-2007, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Town Oil

agreed. keep spending that money

ON FOX, SONY, AND DISNEY PEOPLE.

Titan · 11-05-2007, 05:26 PM

Just a bit of corporate cover-up. Just buy and they will make the right decision.

Blu-Style · 11-05-2007, 05:29 PM

(We) Blu-ray people have to suffer more than the Hddvd fraction...
because they will continue teleport hddvd stuff on blu-ray...

no advantage for us....

I hope you guys are right with the camouflage

kurtlingle · 11-05-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLackie

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."

Thanks for the info/links.... hmmn, I read the article and it is slightly dissappointing. I just hope the 4th quarter sales will influence WB to choose Blu and get this over with.

Kristin Simard · 11-05-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

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!

BANG !!

You hit it right on the nail.

Go Blu · 11-05-2007, 05:30 PM

Can you imagine that their phone has been ringing off the hook since that comment was made.Mostly from the RED side as you can imagine. Mind you it was in no way being mis-quoted otherwise it would have been corrected allot sooner.

If they put out the new statement it will shut all those people up.

Best thing to do is keep supporting WARNER and make the choice easier for them.

Nicadian · 11-05-2007, 05:30 PM

At least they are going to support blu. I for one i am happy of this rumors will stop. Now all we cand do is focus and buy. Can't wait for Darknight and i betcha they will release batman begins with Darknight on Blu.

esteban2 · 11-05-2007, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdm1699

ON FOX, SONY, AND DISNEY PEOPLE.

I'll definitely keep buying warner BD product. The harm done by not buying warner BD will be greater than any 'benefit'.

heck if enough BD supporters do shun warners, that might cause them to drop BD altogether ..

SS316SRV · 11-05-2007, 05:31 PM

I just want a couple of their movies. Batman: Begins, Matrix, V, I don't care if they support both formats, I just want some flicks.

The Don · 11-05-2007, 05:31 PM

you have to read between the lines and look at key words...

they are "planning" to support both formats throughout 2008....

and honestly, through the holidays...that's probably smart...

even if they have already made their mind up, they can't disclose this info as it would likely hurt their HD DVD sales..

and they could choose a side by the time 2008 is over....but they worded this very carefully...and it doesn't mean they aren't leaning either way...

they just have to act like they are split down the middle...

what I am doing is....I plan on buying 2 movies every time I make a purchase....

one purchase from another studio....and one from Warner....each time...

11-05-2007, 05:20 PM	#762
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	But AFTER Christmas... If they said they were bailing on H-DuD, then Dudders would not buy their already produced titles through Christmas (revenue loss). But after Q4, then CAN asses and make their "plans" if they choose. 100th post!!!

11-05-2007, 05:21 PM	#763
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Yay! I'm an Active Member now!!!

11-05-2007, 05:23 PM	#766
ILOVEBLU! Member Member since:Jul 2007	i just read it as well i think warner just is saying their going to stay nuetral so sales don't go down for hd dvd and i really do believe sometime next year that warner will go blu exclusive then its game over for hd dvd.

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11-05-2007, 05:22 PM	#765
JAGUAR1977 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	They'll follow the market, simple as that. If HD-DVD continues to lose market share, despite the cheaper players, it's inevitable all studios will eventually drop support for it, it's just a matter of being patient.

11-05-2007, 05:24 PM	#769
mdm1699 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:NJ Home Theater Gallery:9	I would be shocked if they weren't being paid all along for every HD-DVD player sold. Why else wouldn't they release BB, Matrix, V, and Posiedon? No one else has even come close to doing that much for the HD-DVD format. You guys can keep wasting your time swearing by them. Keep chasing that carrot. It would have been nice. However, the facts always spoke for themselves.

11-05-2007, 05:25 PM	#770
talbers23 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:24 iTunes collection:45	i really dont believe this but im happy they still make movies on blu. this format war will start to get very interesting unless the bda can drop prices a lot. i know and almost everyone on this website knows the difference between 1080i and 1080p players but the average consumer does not and will jump at a cheap player. honestly if the formats were the same quality i wouldn't care who won and would have both players already, but there is a giant quality gap between the two formats.

11-05-2007, 05:26 PM	#772
Titan Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:101	Just a bit of corporate cover-up. Just buy and they will make the right decision.

11-05-2007, 05:29 PM	#773
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	(We) Blu-ray people have to suffer more than the Hddvd fraction... because they will continue teleport hddvd stuff on blu-ray... no advantage for us.... I hope you guys are right with the camouflage

11-05-2007, 05:30 PM	#776
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	Can you imagine that their phone has been ringing off the hook since that comment was made.Mostly from the RED side as you can imagine. Mind you it was in no way being mis-quoted otherwise it would have been corrected allot sooner. If they put out the new statement it will shut all those people up. Best thing to do is keep supporting WARNER and make the choice easier for them.

11-05-2007, 05:30 PM	#777
Nicadian Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Canada	At least they are going to support blu. I for one i am happy of this rumors will stop. Now all we cand do is focus and buy. Can't wait for Darknight and i betcha they will release batman begins with Darknight on Blu.

11-05-2007, 05:31 PM	#779
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	I just want a couple of their movies. Batman: Begins, Matrix, V, I don't care if they support both formats, I just want some flicks.

11-05-2007, 05:31 PM	#780
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	you have to read between the lines and look at key words... they are "planning" to support both formats throughout 2008.... and honestly, through the holidays...that's probably smart... even if they have already made their mind up, they can't disclose this info as it would likely hurt their HD DVD sales.. and they could choose a side by the time 2008 is over....but they worded this very carefully...and it doesn't mean they aren't leaning either way... they just have to act like they are split down the middle... what I am doing is....I plan on buying 2 movies every time I make a purchase.... one purchase from another studio....and one from Warner....each time...

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