Apparently, Paramount reserved the right to switch back to Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

AlexanderG · 01-06-2008, 07:28 PM

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/8d56c2a8-bc8...0779fd2ac.html

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Paramount and DreamWorks joined the HD-DVD camp last year after securing fee payments worth an estimated $150m from the HD-DVD camp.

Universal has been the format’s biggest champion but it was tight lipped on Sunday about its next move. It was unclear whether the studios backing HD-DVD would change sides, although it is understood that Paramount has reserved the right to switch its backing to Blu-ray.

Quad · 01-06-2008, 07:31 PM

Paramount can opt out and they still collect 150 mill? Sounds like a desperation deal on Toshiba's part.

JohnGalt · 01-06-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Quad

Paramount can opt out and they still collect 150 mill? Sounds like a desperation deal on Toshiba's part.

Paramount had *all* the leverage in the world when that deal was negotiated, there's no reason to believe that it's not highly favorable to them.

E-Dogg · 01-06-2008, 07:40 PM

If we were able to see films being released by both Universal and Paramount by the Summer that would be like Christmas all over again!!!!

NoQuestion · 01-06-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Dogg

If we were able to see films being released by both Universal and Paramount by the Summer that would be like Christmas all over again!!!!

Summer? i would almost bet an entire years salary that at least Uni is with us by May if not both. But i do agree once i can start collecting Uni on blu that would be Christmas all over again. Just seeing Bourne series, hot fuzz, shaun of the dead, American Gangster, and The Kingdom in blu would be the best thing ever! i dont even care about transformers anymore lol

E-Dogg · 01-06-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NoQuestion

Summer? i would almost bet an entire years salary that at least Uni is with us by May if not both. But i do agree once i can start collecting Uni on blu that would be Christmas all over again. Just seeing Bourne series, hot fuzz, shaun of the dead, American Gangster, and The Kingdom in blu would be the best thing ever! i dont even care about transformers anymore lol

May? That would be amazing if that ends up being true!!! All of those titles are a must buy on day 1, so let's keep our fingers crossed and hope they wake up and realize releasing on a dead format is only going to cost them $!

yellowblanket · 01-07-2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NoQuestion

Summer? i would almost bet an entire years salary that at least Uni is with us by May if not both. But i do agree once i can start collecting Uni on blu that would be Christmas all over again. Just seeing Bourne series, hot fuzz, shaun of the dead, American Gangster, and The Kingdom in blu would be the best thing ever! i dont even care about transformers anymore lol

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Quad · 01-06-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnGalt

Paramount had *all* the leverage in the world when that deal was negotiated, there's no reason to believe that it's not highly favorable to them.

We already knew it was highly favorable to them with a 150 million dollar incentive to switch, the opt out clause takes it to another level.

NoQuestion · 01-06-2008, 07:54 PM

anyone on th hd-dud side that thinks they still have a chance after WB, New Line, and HBO(granted they havent announced exclusivity yet) are just plain crazy and need to be admitted to a psyco ward

bluflu · 01-06-2008, 07:32 PM

Paramount and Universal could use the recent Warner switch as a reason to go neutral and then blame Warner for everything.

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 01-06-2008, 07:33 PM

damm thats crazy gamble try to pull off my TOSHIBA/M$$! Nail in the coffen HD-DEAD

GasCat · 01-06-2008, 07:39 PM

Nice find Alexander. They would likely have to give back the money. The CEO would have to resign because it is admitting he is incompetent. On the other hand he can say that things in the market have changed and use it as an excuse to get away from HD-DVD. Personally, I don't see it happening.

pro-bassoonist · 01-06-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GasCat

Nice find Alexander. They would likely have to give back the money. The CEO would have to resign because it is admitting he is incompetent. On the other hand he can say that things in the market have changed and use it as an excuse to get away from HD-DVD. Personally, I don't see it happening.

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Blu-Dog · 01-07-2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GasCat

Nice find Alexander. They would likely have to give back the money. The CEO would have to resign because it is admitting he is incompetent. On the other hand he can say that things in the market have changed and use it as an excuse to get away from HD-DVD. Personally, I don't see it happening.

It's marketing money, usually used as "gap money" for the free advertising a company will give, or to cover losses for introducing something to the marketplace. They don't have to give it back; in fact, they probably have to show where it was costing them money to go red.

Shouldn't be hard to do, looking at the 2:1 sales edge Blu has had since this whole mess started.

Remember, this all started in August. They've had maybe five or six months of watching money roll past them; why drag it out?

ezcobar411 · 01-06-2008, 07:37 PM

Things keep getting better and better

NoQuestion · 01-06-2008, 07:37 PM

If this guy is right about Paramount having the option to opt out. Then expect to see an announcement soon from Paramount/Dreamworks stating they will be releasing on both again very soon. Then Uni will follow suit, if not before Paramount/Dreamworks. The next 4 days will be very very interesting. I'm going to go starting digging the grave for hd-dud

cartman781 · 01-06-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NoQuestion

If this guy is right about Paramount having the option to opt out. Then expect to see an announcement soon from Paramount/Dreamworks stating they will be releasing on both again very soon. Then Uni will follow suit, if not before Paramount/Dreamworks. The next 4 days will be very very interesting. I'm going to go starting digging the grave for hd-dud

I have an extra shovel, can I help

Porfie · 01-06-2008, 07:40 PM

It's going to be a site to see Paramount coming back to blu-ray with its tail between its legs

philco_3 · 01-06-2008, 07:43 PM

Best thing that i read in that article was "We expect HD-DVD to ‘die’ a quick death."

NoQuestion · 01-06-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman781

I have an extra shovel, can I help

yes, yes you can

01-06-2008, 07:32 PM	#10
bluflu Special Member Member since:Mar 2007	an easy out Paramount and Universal could use the recent Warner switch as a reason to go neutral and then blame Warner for everything.

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01-06-2008, 07:31 PM	#2
Quad Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007	Paramount can opt out and they still collect 150 mill? Sounds like a desperation deal on Toshiba's part.

01-06-2008, 07:40 PM	#4
E-Dogg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:159	If we were able to see films being released by both Universal and Paramount by the Summer that would be like Christmas all over again!!!!

01-06-2008, 07:54 PM	#9
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	anyone on th hd-dud side that thinks they still have a chance after WB, New Line, and HBO(granted they havent announced exclusivity yet) are just plain crazy and need to be admitted to a psyco ward

01-06-2008, 07:33 PM	#11
PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA, USA	damm thats crazy gamble try to pull off my TOSHIBA/M$$! Nail in the coffen HD-DEAD

01-06-2008, 07:39 PM	#12
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Nice find Alexander. They would likely have to give back the money. The CEO would have to resign because it is admitting he is incompetent. On the other hand he can say that things in the market have changed and use it as an excuse to get away from HD-DVD. Personally, I don't see it happening.

01-06-2008, 07:37 PM	#15
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	Things keep getting better and better

01-06-2008, 07:40 PM	#18
Porfie Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado Springs, CO	It's going to be a site to see Paramount coming back to blu-ray with its tail between its legs

01-06-2008, 07:43 PM	#19
philco_3 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Red Bud, Illinois Blu-ray collection:262 Blu-ray reviews:4	Best thing that i read in that article was "We expect HD-DVD to ‘die’ a quick death."

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