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dustin410 · 12-12-2007, 12:16 AM

I just remembered Swordfish is a Warner title. Gotta have it. I can't wait to hear the part where the lady blows up and the camera rotates 360 degrees.

And T3. A given. Are the first two any good on blu? I've heard both good and bad. Maybe all rent them, check them out a bit.

jason_grumpy · 12-12-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

I think that was referring to Warner's neutral stance, changing to exclusive.

~Alan

Yes, that too. Blue Papers. So cryptic. He did mention however to keep buying Warner BD's as well right under it.

Better safe.. than sorry.

P.S. Already responded prior to your edit

ra1024 · 12-12-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by blindcat87

I also think that they are quite aware that the number is well above the 10 to 20 percent that keeps being quoted as hard fact by the usual suspects.

I've said this before but the HD DVD promo group has practically proven this point for us. They claim to have more players and a higher attach rate. The only way for us to outsell them by 2-1 and 3-1 is if the playstation contributes hugely to sales.

Think about it, if their attach rates are truly what they say, their owners buy about 3 times as many discs as blu owners. If they have 1.5 times as many players, that means they sell almost 5 times as many discs than blu does. Think about how many playstation owners would have to buy discs to offset that and give a 2-1 or 3-1 advantage.

Marcusarilius · 12-12-2007, 12:29 AM

Warner is in a most unique position. They can be the company that took this format mess by the reigns and ended it once and for all. Esentially a hero company. The momentum landslide twards blu would be inevitable after a BD exclusive decision and they could mark their place in HD history. Be a warrior Warner. Be the one company that finally takes a stand with authority, vision and fortitude.

MerrickG · 12-12-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

I think that was referring to Warner's neutral stance changing to exclusive.

It went from Blue/Red, to just Blue. Get it?

~Alan

Ill be damned. Well done.

blindcat87 · 12-12-2007, 12:41 AM

Yes Warner, reach forth and draw the blue sword from the stone. Fulfill your destiny.

Sorry, this flashed through my mind when I read your post and I had to share.

Chris

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Warner is in a most unique position. They can be the company that took this format mess by the reigns and ended it once and for all. Esentially a hero company. The momentum landslide twards blu would be inevitable after a BD exclusive decision and they could mark their place in HD history. Be a warrior Warner. Be the one company that finally takes a stand with authority, vision and fortitude.

Alan Gordon · 12-12-2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by merrick97

Ill be damned. Well done.

Thanks! I don't usually go over PM's hints as much as most people here, but it was bugging me why he chose to write it that way.

I blame how hot it's been the last few days for how long it took me to figure it out...

~Alan

Rob Tomlin · 12-12-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jason_grumpy

Buy Warner BR movies for your family friends that have players, even your boss. Anyone you know that has a player, encourage them to buy Warner movies for Blu-Ray. Buy one just because.

There is so much truth to this.

If we really are close to having Warner make a decision, Blu supporters really need to come through by purchasing as many Blu-ray discs possible this month!

spicynacho · 12-12-2007, 12:55 AM

Everybody knows that you don't sign contracts with red ink. Unless it is with microsoft, then you have to sign in blood.

cking2729 · 12-12-2007, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Tomlin

There is so much truth to this.

If we really are close to having Warner make a decision, Blu supporters really need to come through by purchasing as many Blu-ray discs possible this month!

I, for one, have more Warner titles than any on Blu-Ray. I got 4 more for myself and 6 more for the in-laws during the Amazon BOGO. Not to mention Harry Potter 1-5 this week. And as my signature indicates, I have tried to coax as many people as possible to make this "Warner Week."

Marcusarilius · 12-12-2007, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cking2729

I, for one, have more Warner titles than any on Blu-Ray. I got 4 more for myself and 6 more for the in-laws during the Amazon BOGO. Not to mention Harry Potter 1-5 this week. And as my signature indicates, I have tried to coax as many people as possible to make this "Warner Week."

Thanks for taking the load off for the rest of us.

cking2729 · 12-12-2007, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Thanks for taking the load off for the rest of us.

My pleasure.

sj001 · 12-12-2007, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by spicynacho

Everybody knows that you don't sign contracts with red ink. Unless it is with microsoft, then you have to sign in blood.

...and Toshiba, who needs to write all of their HD-DUD financial stuff in red.

zipbags · 12-12-2007, 02:06 AM

Just curious. If Warner goes blu. How do you think the HD-dvd community will react? Try to be somewhat serious in your responses.

davidPS3 · 12-12-2007, 02:12 AM

This thread is amazing how it keeps growing and growing. What a topic!

I wonder if we will go over 2000 posts by friday? Great opinions and thoughts on the matter, even with a couple of detours which have been fun to read.

blindcat87 · 12-12-2007, 02:21 AM

Given past behavior, I think the reasonable among them will see the writing on the wall and accept it. The rest, and sadly I think the majority, will explain to us how this is a good thing for HD DVD. I am totally serious about this. They seem to do this with every event no matter what the reality is.

Chris

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Originally Posted by zipbags

Just curious. If Warner goes blu. How do you think the HD-dvd community will react? Try to be somewhat serious in your responses.

jason_grumpy · 12-12-2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sj001

...and Toshiba, who needs to write all of their HD-DUD financial stuff in red.

Naw... MS Excel will turn their numbers red for them..

cking2729 · 12-12-2007, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by zipbags

Just curious. If Warner goes blu. How do you think the HD-dvd community will react? Try to be somewhat serious in your responses.

I am sure it will take them a few days to conjure up something, since the one piece of FUD they are all falling back on at the moment is that Warner will be going DuD exclusive and/or Disney going neutral. The few level headed ones will likely accept they have a very limited chance at winning the format war without Warner, but I wouldn't expect the diehard fanboys to waver in their hatred of anything Sony/Blu.

Anthony P · 12-12-2007, 02:41 AM

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Just curious. If Warner goes blu. How do you think the HD-dvd community will react? Try to be somewhat serious in your responses.

- many will say “studio support does not matter, we have cheaper players”
- Others “ HD media will never catch on, so who cares which goes first, DL is the future”
- And some others “ this is what happens when Sony is willing to spend a lot of $ because they are trying to hide the bad news on the way”
- Not to forget that this place will be flooded with new members that say that they have always been big BD supporters but for some reason are worried to death about the future of BD

Anthony P · 12-12-2007, 02:44 AM

Almost forgot

- "studio support is almost equal now"
and
- " Why with 4:1 studio support are BD sales only 2:1? this means more people like HD DVD"

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12-12-2007, 12:16 AM	#1381
dustin410 Active Member Member since:May 2007	I just remembered Swordfish is a Warner title. Gotta have it. I can't wait to hear the part where the lady blows up and the camera rotates 360 degrees. And T3. A given. Are the first two any good on blu? I've heard both good and bad. Maybe all rent them, check them out a bit.

12-12-2007, 12:29 AM	#1384
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Warner is in a most unique position. They can be the company that took this format mess by the reigns and ended it once and for all. Esentially a hero company. The momentum landslide twards blu would be inevitable after a BD exclusive decision and they could mark their place in HD history. Be a warrior Warner. Be the one company that finally takes a stand with authority, vision and fortitude.

12-12-2007, 12:55 AM	#1389
spicynacho Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	Everybody knows that you don't sign contracts with red ink. Unless it is with microsoft, then you have to sign in blood.

12-12-2007, 02:06 AM	#1394
zipbags Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	Just curious. If Warner goes blu. How do you think the HD-dvd community will react? Try to be somewhat serious in your responses.

12-12-2007, 02:12 AM	#1395
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	This thread is amazing how it keeps growing and growing. What a topic! I wonder if we will go over 2000 posts by friday? Great opinions and thoughts on the matter, even with a couple of detours which have been fun to read.

12-12-2007, 02:44 AM	#1400
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	Almost forgot - "studio support is almost equal now" and - " Why with 4:1 studio support are BD sales only 2:1? this means more people like HD DVD"

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