Universal announces 2 new HD-dvd excluives... - Blu-ray Forum

_Alexander_ · 01-23-2007, 11:17 PM

Is it true that Universal announced 1 or 2 Blu-Ray movies already? It wouldn't be surprising after nothing at CES.

WriteSimply · 01-23-2007, 11:22 PM

Nope. Not true.

fuad

dialog_gvf · 01-23-2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Alexander_

Is it true that Universal announced 1 or 2 Blu-Ray movies already? It wouldn't be surprising after nothing at CES.

Unfortunately not. What you may have heard is that they announced two movies for HD DVD in April (underwhelming eh?)

Heck, right now Universal's BD support is pretty darn close to the HD DVD support (non-existant).

Gary

phloyd · 01-24-2007, 12:45 AM

Now now...

The Jerk and The Game are format saving titles!

*snicker*

(so hard to say with a straight face)

GasCat · 01-24-2007, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phloyd

Now now...

The Jerk and The Game are format saving titles!

*snicker*

(so hard to say with a straight face)

The Jerk is a classic comedy from that era. I do not understand why you and others would think otherwise. I guess you had to live back then to want to see the title again.

hyperdine · 01-24-2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasCat

The Jerk is a classic comedy from that era. I do not understand why you and others would think otherwise. I guess you had to live back then to want to see the title again.

You're right. It is a classic title. I think what folks are saying (and I agree) is that this isn't a "must have" title, i.e. it's not going to sell hardware, etc. It's not as big as something like Spiderman on Blu-Ray.

phloyd · 01-24-2007, 12:57 AM

I have nothing against the title. I like Steve Martin from this time period.

But they need to be releasing Jurassic Park and ET if they want to make a difference.

These titles are nice catalogue titles for sure... but really they are not going to help HD DVD much.

What are the other three... Brokeback Mountain, Half Baked and... Hollywoodland.

Actually I kinda liked Hollywoodland. Not sure I would buy it though.

phloyd · 01-24-2007, 01:02 AM

According to someone on AVS, The Jerk will be a Combo...! OMG...

Those folks at Universal sure have a sense of humour...

GasCat · 01-24-2007, 02:49 AM

Is it normal for Universal to just announce two titles at one time?

How much does it cost to convert a movie? Uni has something like a 200k market. I am curious if they actually have made any money off their HD-DVD titles. It could be they have a very small budget.

dialog_gvf · 01-24-2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasCat

The Jerk is a classic comedy from that era. I do not understand why you and others would think otherwise. I guess you had to live back then to want to see the title again.

Don't get me wrong, it is an interesting title. But, it is still funny to think of it from the eyes of an HD DVD fanboy.

Just wait for CES!
(crickets)
Umm, OK. It's OK. Amir says don't worry, so just wait until an announcement!
(The Jerk and The Game)
And?....
(crickets)

Chris Beveridge · 01-24-2007, 01:33 AM

I love The Jerk. It was on UniversalHD recently and looked good but it won't look pristine. Or rather, it shouldn't look clean and pristine. It did look far better than the DVD however.

Keep 'em coming Universal, give me more content to watch on UHD...

goodstuff · 01-24-2007, 01:45 AM

Not only are the titles not awe-inducing, but they're coming out THREE months from now. I think they're seriously trying to kill off their own format.

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01-23-2007, 11:22 PM	#2
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Nope. Not true. fuad

01-24-2007, 12:45 AM	#4
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	Now now... The Jerk and The Game are format saving titles! snicker (so hard to say with a straight face)

01-24-2007, 12:57 AM	#7
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	I have nothing against the title. I like Steve Martin from this time period. But they need to be releasing Jurassic Park and ET if they want to make a difference. These titles are nice catalogue titles for sure... but really they are not going to help HD DVD much. What are the other three... Brokeback Mountain, Half Baked and... Hollywoodland. Actually I kinda liked Hollywoodland. Not sure I would buy it though.

01-24-2007, 01:02 AM	#8
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	According to someone on AVS, The Jerk will be a Combo...! OMG... Those folks at Universal sure have a sense of humour...

01-24-2007, 02:49 AM	#9
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Is it normal for Universal to just announce two titles at one time? How much does it cost to convert a movie? Uni has something like a 200k market. I am curious if they actually have made any money off their HD-DVD titles. It could be they have a very small budget.

01-24-2007, 01:33 AM	#11
Chris Beveridge Moderator Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Hudson, MA Blu-ray reviews:3	I love The Jerk. It was on UniversalHD recently and looked good but it won't look pristine. Or rather, it shouldn't look clean and pristine. It did look far better than the DVD however. Keep 'em coming Universal, give me more content to watch on UHD...

01-24-2007, 01:45 AM	#12
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	Not only are the titles not awe-inducing, but they're coming out THREE months from now. I think they're seriously trying to kill off their own format.

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