Universal and Paramount's contract end date?

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It is all about Warner.

I think neither studio will move unless Warner moves.

It allows them to "save face". If warner moves and sales become more lopsided (80:20 consistantly) they can say "we tried HD DVD but consumers have spoken and we are now supporting Blu".

IHMO Warner is the key player in this war. If they go Blu, HD DVD will die. It will not be overnight but you will see all reds go neutral, stores stop stocking HD DVD, no new players announced. It will not be a bang rather a whimper like laser disc did.

It just seems strange to me that Warner hasn't announced anything yet and are speaking at HD DVD event during CES. If Warner doesn't go Blu I see this war lasting a long time (Christmas 08).