The Paramount Speculation Thread (21.02.08 - Paramount officially goes Blu) - Blu-ray Forum

trey · 02-14-2008, 04:43 PM

So, I'm pretty sure this employee at Best Buy was off his rocker, but he said that paramount had said they were going back to blu? he said he heard this around the time of the warner announcement. Have I missed something or is this guy dumb?

JTK · 02-14-2008, 04:44 PM

Wishful thinking. Nothing's been announced yet officially.

Luis_A51 · 02-14-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by trey

So, I'm pretty sure this employee at Best Buy was off his rocker, but he said that paramount had said they were going back to blu? he said he heard this around the time of the warner announcement. Have I missed something or is this guy dumb?

Hes misinformed.

Besides, how can some random Bestbuy employee know more than people like Bill Hunt or the news editors here? Think about it.

CptGreedle · 02-14-2008, 04:46 PM

It will happen, it is expected to happen soon. There are unconfirmed rumors that some of their old Blu-ray titles have started to get circulated again, but either way, there is no official announcement.
I am sure we would hear something here first, before a Best Buy employee. But the fact is, they don't have a choice if they want to sell HD content. HD DVD is dead and Blu-ray is the only way to go anymore.

trey · 02-14-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_A51

Besides, how can some random Bestbuy employee know more than people like Bill Hunt or the news editors here? Think about it.

Thats why I posted, I was just thinking maybe I had missed some recent news or something.

-Thanks for clarifying guys. I wanted to tell the guy at the store he was wrong, but I kinda got excited, so I didn't know if I believed it or not

Blu Titan · 02-14-2008, 05:16 PM

When Paramount announces that it will be releasing in Blu-ray, you will find about it FIRST right here. It will take some time for the information from the Internet to filter to the retailers.

MouseRider · 02-14-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_A51

Hes misinformed.

Besides, how can some random Bestbuy employee know more than people like Bill Hunt or the news editors here? Think about it.

While that's probably very true in this case, never underestimate the power of one random person. News people get blindsided all the time.

You never know who is relatives are.

Whytewash · 02-14-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MouseRider

While that's probably very true in this case, never underestimate the power of one random person. News people get blindsided all the time.

You never know who is relatives are.

that almost seems like wishful thinking doesnt it? I know if i had a relative in that field, I would be all over it like stink on shit... I think its safe to say that he is merely a BB employee, being a BB employee and will say anything to sound educated.

trey · 02-14-2008, 05:44 PM

Yeah, he said he heard about this around the warner announcement, so i dont think he has any blu-news relatives

WHITETRASH · 02-14-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Whytewash

that almost seems like wishful thinking doesnt it? I know if i had a relative in that field, I would be all over it like stink on shit... I think its safe to say that he is merely a BB employee, being a BB employee and will say anything to sound educated.

Every thread that deals with BB, CC, or Wal-Mart has at least one elitist comment like the one above. I worked at Wal-Mart while going to college and I still enjoy shopping there. Generalized statements are usually indicative of an absence of serious thought.

Minimejer05 · 02-14-2008, 05:52 PM

Soon... Hopefully soon they switch back.

BlurayManiac · 02-14-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by trey

So, I'm pretty sure this employee at Best Buy was off his rocker, but he said that paramount had said they were going back to blu? he said he heard this around the time of the warner announcement. Have I missed something or is this guy dumb?

Trust me the guy in best buy is talking out of his ass there is nothing official until it is announced so please stop with the paramount posts non-stop until it is official at this point its all false info.

Razzy · 02-14-2008, 07:05 PM

What is this Paramount everyone speaks of?

BlurayManiac · 02-14-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Razzy

What is this Paramount everyone speaks of?

lol

HDBluIt · 02-14-2008, 07:08 PM

Para/Versal ... release on blu-ray now! DO IT! DO IT!

Tanman19az · 02-14-2008, 07:24 PM

I figure if something big like this happens, we'd be the ones to hear it first. Josh is a fast one!

iNCREDiPiNOY · 02-14-2008, 07:27 PM

Amen!

Sonny · 02-14-2008, 07:31 PM

My best friends uncles cousins boyfriends sister in laws grand daughter said it was true so it must be

MFS3Kiryu · 02-14-2008, 07:39 PM

Maybe there should be a sticky about how Retail Employees know about two things involving the industry. Jack and Shit, and jack left.

In the advent of the internet, why anyone would rely or even take into considering a Best Buy CSR's knowledge enough to post here and ask about it is beyond me. If you really questioned the validity, check the digital bits as I'm sure that the moment Paramount switches they will have the official news.

KenThompson · 02-14-2008, 07:52 PM

I like that Jack shit guy. Made me laugh. Thanks.

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02-14-2008, 04:43 PM	#1
trey Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	The Paramount Speculation Thread (21.02.08 - Paramount officially goes Blu) So, I'm pretty sure this employee at Best Buy was off his rocker, but he said that paramount had said they were going back to blu? he said he heard this around the time of the warner announcement. Have I missed something or is this guy dumb?

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02-14-2008, 04:44 PM	#2
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Wishful thinking. Nothing's been announced yet officially.

02-14-2008, 04:46 PM	#4
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	It will happen, it is expected to happen soon. There are unconfirmed rumors that some of their old Blu-ray titles have started to get circulated again, but either way, there is no official announcement. I am sure we would hear something here first, before a Best Buy employee. But the fact is, they don't have a choice if they want to sell HD content. HD DVD is dead and Blu-ray is the only way to go anymore.

02-14-2008, 05:16 PM	#6
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	When Paramount announces that it will be releasing in Blu-ray, you will find about it FIRST right here. It will take some time for the information from the Internet to filter to the retailers.

02-14-2008, 05:44 PM	#9
trey Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Yeah, he said he heard about this around the warner announcement, so i dont think he has any blu-news relatives

02-14-2008, 05:52 PM	#11
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Soon... Hopefully soon they switch back.

02-14-2008, 07:05 PM	#13
Razzy Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:179 Blu-ray reviews:2	What is this Paramount everyone speaks of?

02-14-2008, 07:08 PM	#15
HDBluIt Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Para/Versal ... release on blu-ray now! DO IT! DO IT!

02-14-2008, 07:24 PM	#16
Tanman19az Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Lake Forest, CA Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:23	I figure if something big like this happens, we'd be the ones to hear it first. Josh is a fast one!

02-14-2008, 07:27 PM	#17
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Amen!

02-14-2008, 07:31 PM	#18
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	My best friends uncles cousins boyfriends sister in laws grand daughter said it was true so it must be

02-14-2008, 07:39 PM	#19
MFS3Kiryu Active Member Member since:Dec 2006	Maybe there should be a sticky about how Retail Employees know about two things involving the industry. Jack and Shit, and jack left. In the advent of the internet, why anyone would rely or even take into considering a Best Buy CSR's knowledge enough to post here and ask about it is beyond me. If you really questioned the validity, check the digital bits as I'm sure that the moment Paramount switches they will have the official news.

02-14-2008, 07:52 PM	#20
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	I like that Jack shit guy. Made me laugh. Thanks.

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