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[greekjgg]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

uh....you can bet a brand new disney dvd release is going to be at least 19.99 in most places, you can find the BD at probably wm or amazon for 24.99, so why not just pony up an extra 5 and support the format. after all warner is watching.

I had this problem when Rat came out. Knowing my kids, I opted for the SD version. They have watched this like every day since it has come out. If I purchased it on blu, we would be fighting over the TV. SO, yea, $10 isn't that big a deal, but if you only have one blu player are you stepping aside every night so they can watch it? I don't think so.

[Manco]

Nah...

HSM will be run TIRELESSLY over...and...over again on cable and satellite ad nauseum!!

The age range for this are kids who listen to tinny MP3 and low-res iPod video.
They could give a rats ass about HDM.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by greekjgg

I had this problem when Rat came out. Knowing my kids, I opted for the SD version. They have watched this like every day since it has come out. If I purchased it on blu, we would be fighting over the TV. SO, yea, $10 isn't that big a deal, but if you only have one blu player are you stepping aside every night so they can watch it? I don't think so.

sounds to me like you shouldn't be wasting money on dvds, but should invest in another blu-ray player remember toshiba gets money from dvd.

[sbeney]

Disney is one of Blu's key assets. For many of us here we can wait (though sometimes it is painful) for the last few HD-DVD only titles by Warner to be released on Blu-ray. Also, it is just over a year till the Paramount / Dreamworks exclusive deal is over, so, again, more patience. That just leaves Universal. But just think if you are on the HD-DVD side, like HD video, and have family, the one studio you can't do without, and which is providing exceptional titles is Disney / Pixar. I know a few HD-DVD diehards, and finally they are buying a PS3 mostly for Disney / Pixar movies. The crack is starting. I am patient, and i see no incentive like that to get me to buy a HD-DVD player, no matter how cheap!

[greekjgg]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

sounds to me like you shouldn't be wasting money on dvds, but should invest in another blu-ray player remember toshiba gets money from dvd.

Why am I going to spend another $399 so my 5 and 2 yr old can watch blu on a 27" TV? That is DUMB untill they hit the $100 mark!!!

I have a great 50" samsung DLP 1080p with my ps3 for the bulk of movie watching and game playing.

Until the format war is truly decided, there is no reason to invest in a 2nd player unless money isn't a factor for you.

[Alan Gordon]

I already have this movie pre-ordered.

I liked it... my family liked it, and I'm the youngest of the bunch...

Watched it on DirecTV in HD...

~Alan

[Disco_And]

I saw the beginning of High School Musical 2 on the flight the other week and OMG had to switched it off after the first song
But I hear that it's a big thing in the US and if It kills HD-DVD then OMG even I might buy a copy lol

[PS3plus52XBR2]

Originally Posted by sbeney

Disney is one of Blu's key assets. For many of us here we can wait (though sometimes it is painful) for the last few HD-DVD only titles by Warner to be released on Blu-ray. Also, it is just over a year till the Paramount / Dreamworks exclusive deal is over, so, again, more patience. That just leaves Universal. But just think if you are on the HD-DVD side, like HD video, and have family, the one studio you can't do without, and which is providing exceptional titles is Disney / Pixar. I know a few HD-DVD diehards, and finally they are buying a PS3 mostly for Disney / Pixar movies. The crack is starting. I am patient, and i see no incentive like that to get me to buy a HD-DVD player, no matter how cheap!

But what is this thing i read a few weeks ago about Disney being one of voters and voting for the 51 gig HD-DVD disc to proceed. I'm concerned that Disney was just waiting for something like this to come out to start producing movies for the red camp too! Please say it ain't so.

[Joe Cain]

It ain't so.

[Barnum]

Originally Posted by Lucifuge

The true BD juggernaut for Disney would be The Lion King. It would be beyond huge. But if HS Musical 2 does it too, rock on.

Not to sound stupid but could a child really care if a movie is in HD or not. My daughter loves her movies even though some are still on VHS. Honestly I fail to see how a movie mad for kids is going to have impact on things. Anyway just my opinion.

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by BlueNeon

If it kills one HD DVD I am buying it. One of the girls from the movie is pretty nice

Lol, I thought the girls in that film were all like 13.

[SS316SRV]

Originally Posted by phelps

I HAVE A 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SO I DO NOT HAVE A CHOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Made my day. Children make more buying desicions than adults.

[Joe Cain]

Originally Posted by Barnum

Not to sound stupid but could a child really care if a movie is in HD or not. My daughter loves her movies even though some are still on VHS. Honestly I fail to see how a movie mad for kids is going to have impact on things. Anyway just my opinion.

Kids grow up and continue to love Disney movies. The Lion King came out thirteen years ago, so many "children" who enjoyed it upon release are in college now.

[Z-Corp]

Originally Posted by greekjgg

You do have a choice, buy it on SD and let her watch it in the other room and save yourself $15.

Nope, my six year old wants Blu only...She has a running tally of the Blu titles we have and reminds me we need more. HSM2 will be in the mix too.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by greekjgg

Why am I going to spend another $399 so my 5 and 2 yr old can watch blu on a 27" TV? That is DUMB untill they hit the $100 mark!!!

I have a great 50" samsung DLP 1080p with my ps3 for the bulk of movie watching and game playing.

Until the format war is truly decided, there is no reason to invest in a 2nd player unless money isn't a factor for you.

i was just kidding hence the at the end.

[phelps]

Originally Posted by greekjgg

Why am I going to spend another $399 so my 5 and 2 yr old can watch blu on a 27" TV? That is DUMB untill they hit the $100 mark!!!

I have a great 50" samsung DLP 1080p with my ps3 for the bulk of movie watching and game playing.

Until the format war is truly decided, there is no reason to invest in a 2nd player unless money isn't a factor for you.

I only have one television in the house which I have all three of my playstations hooked up to (even though I only use one). Like yourself I have no need for a second player. plus this being a musical, the AQ would be nice on blu. My kids don't care if it comes on SD or blu, but since the blu is more resilent, it makes more sense.

[phelps]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

You could always try to introduce them to good musicals....

Belive it or not,

My daughter has been exposed to seven brides for seven brothers, sound of music, Chitty Chitty bang bang (a great gift to give some one you don't like) and others.

HSM is not that bad (it is bearable), it is hundred times better than watching barney and teletubbies over and over
and over and over and over and over and over and over.

[BLU_BOY02]

I really can't see this happening. But if it does... then.. all hail High School Musical!

[greekjgg]

Originally Posted by phelps

My kids don't care if it comes on SD or blu, but since the blu is more resilent, it makes more sense.

I have NO doubt that HSM in blu would look great. But just because it looks great doesn't make it a great thing to watch. I peg this title as having a very high replay percentage for its target market. Hence, BUY the SD version so they can watch it over and over on the TV that I am NOT watching.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by greekjgg

I have NO doubt that HSM in blu would look great. But just because it looks great doesn't make it a great thing to watch. I peg this title as having a very high replay percentage for its target market. Hence, BUY the SD version so they can watch it over and over on the TV that I am NOT watching.

i think what he is saying is that if its going to be used a lot its going to get dirtied up and scratched up and then you got to buy a new one, this doesn't happen with blu-rays as they have the super resiliant coating/. so your cost advantage just went out the window and you have a lower quality product. but i agree that if you don't want to see this 5 times a week, then buy if for them on dvd and let them watch it on a small tv, they will never know the difference.