Should Paramount make a peace offering to us blu-ray customers? - Blu-ray Forum

Raphdude · 02-15-2008, 11:15 PM

As a blu-ray customer who bought Paramount blu's before they defected last August, I would like to see Paramount offer some kind of rebate (like Disney has done) where if a consumer bought the regular dvd of a title (i.e. previously announced for blu such as SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, ZODIAC, BLADES OF GLORY) or TRANSFORMERS that we consumers could get a rebate off the price of the blu-ray versions. I think that would be a nice way to gain back our business and our confidence.

Any thoughts on this?

Blu-dock Saint · 02-15-2008, 11:16 PM

Eh, it's business, they dont really owe us anything, it'd be nice, but probably won't happen. In the end its more money from us to them.

CAB · 02-15-2008, 11:18 PM

First time early adopter? I still have my Beta and LD players.

ezcobar411 · 02-15-2008, 11:22 PM

As long as Paramount releases the movies, I'll buy them

KenThompson · 02-15-2008, 11:25 PM

I hate the idea of having to cut out upc codes on the movie boxes. It's my collection and proud of it, so I don't want boxes or art work mutilated.

BaronVH · 02-15-2008, 11:26 PM

I would have bought Transformers on both anyway. My kids love it, and we would need the DVD for the car. But a rebate would be nice. Of course Paramount is not Disney, and Disney is the absolute king of customer satisfaction.

Raphdude · 02-15-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CAB

First time early adopter? I still have my Beta and LD players.

First time adapter? Hell, no, are you kidding? I had VHS, beta and LD too. Saturday Night Fever was the first Fotomat Drive Thru Movie VHS tape I ever bought. Remember those?

I just really liked upgrade Disney's program with certain titles and thought it would be nice with Paramount. I know it was just business and not personal But unlike Universal, who made their DUD decision from the get-go, I felt very betrayed by Paramount as a consumer as I thought what they did last August was very anti-consumer.

Chaka · 02-15-2008, 11:29 PM

They don't need to do jack $hit, it will sell regardless. Am I hoping for a sale? Hell yeah but they don't owe us anything.

Marcusarilius · 02-15-2008, 11:40 PM

Paramount will finally get the sales numbers they could have had in the first place. Dumb asses.

Chaka · 02-15-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Paramount will finally get the sales numbers they could have had in the first place. Dumb asses.

I bet the first week they release Transformers on blu-ray it will be the #1 HDM sold even at full msrp.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-15-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaka

I bet the first week they release Transformers on blu-ray it will be the #1 HDM sold even at full msrp.

It will definitely blow away the HD-DVD numbers they were so proud of.

Blu-Beard · 02-15-2008, 11:48 PM

They're already gonna give us what they owe. THEIR TITLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marcusarilius · 02-15-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

It will definitely blow away the HD-DVD numbers they were so proud of.

True, and whats funny about that was the fact that it was the only Main title to bring any competition in sales numbers against BD. Still didn't even qualify for the race. Bourne was huge but sold mostly on DVD.

Beast · 02-15-2008, 11:52 PM

Yes. It's called 'Releasing Blu-Ray Movies'. That's the only peace offering that matters to me.

Gremal · 02-16-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

Yes. It's called 'Releasing Blu-Ray Movies'. That's the only peace offering that matters to me.

Amen.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 02-16-2008, 12:53 AM

Movies are a good enough reward.

A nice slate off high quality titles would be good.

LeoneFan · 02-16-2008, 02:13 AM

Considering Paramount has proven that they are the biggest money *****s in Hollywood, don't expect anything from them.

ottscay · 02-16-2008, 02:14 AM

All they have to do for me is release Stardust. If I have to wait for my favorite movie of the year because they *****'d themselves out it could get very ugly until they do.

BluStar88 · 02-16-2008, 02:15 AM

Transformers for free to all people who can show a receipt for a BD player prior to their defection.

Kirsty_Mc · 02-16-2008, 02:21 AM

The best way that they could make this up to BD owners would be by releasing some darned fine titles taking full advantage of the format. If their past releases such as Untouchables and Black rain are anything to go by, then we will be in for some good times.

Hope that release region free like they used to

02-16-2008, 02:15 AM	#19
BluStar88 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:中国-上海 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:3630 iTunes collection:594	Transformers for free Transformers for free to all people who can show a receipt for a BD player prior to their defection.

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02-15-2008, 11:15 PM	#1
Raphdude Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Should Paramount make a peace offering to us blu-ray customers? As a blu-ray customer who bought Paramount blu's before they defected last August, I would like to see Paramount offer some kind of rebate (like Disney has done) where if a consumer bought the regular dvd of a title (i.e. previously announced for blu such as SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, ZODIAC, BLADES OF GLORY) or TRANSFORMERS that we consumers could get a rebate off the price of the blu-ray versions. I think that would be a nice way to gain back our business and our confidence. Any thoughts on this?

02-15-2008, 11:16 PM	#2
Blu-dock Saint Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:67	Eh, it's business, they dont really owe us anything, it'd be nice, but probably won't happen. In the end its more money from us to them.

02-15-2008, 11:18 PM	#3
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	First time early adopter? I still have my Beta and LD players.

02-15-2008, 11:22 PM	#4
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	As long as Paramount releases the movies, I'll buy them

02-15-2008, 11:25 PM	#5
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	I hate the idea of having to cut out upc codes on the movie boxes. It's my collection and proud of it, so I don't want boxes or art work mutilated.

02-15-2008, 11:26 PM	#6
BaronVH Power Member Member since:Oct 2007	I would have bought Transformers on both anyway. My kids love it, and we would need the DVD for the car. But a rebate would be nice. Of course Paramount is not Disney, and Disney is the absolute king of customer satisfaction.

02-15-2008, 11:29 PM	#8
Chaka Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Huntington Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	They don't need to do jack $hit, it will sell regardless. Am I hoping for a sale? Hell yeah but they don't owe us anything.

02-15-2008, 11:40 PM	#9
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Paramount will finally get the sales numbers they could have had in the first place. Dumb asses.

02-15-2008, 11:48 PM	#12
Blu-Beard Banned Member since:Jan 2008	They're already gonna give us what they owe. THEIR TITLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-15-2008, 11:52 PM	#14
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	Yes. It's called 'Releasing Blu-Ray Movies'. That's the only peace offering that matters to me.

02-16-2008, 12:53 AM	#16
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Movies are a good enough reward. A nice slate off high quality titles would be good.

02-16-2008, 02:13 AM	#17
LeoneFan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007	Considering Paramount has proven that they are the biggest money *****s in Hollywood, don't expect anything from them.

02-16-2008, 02:14 AM	#18
ottscay Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	All they have to do for me is release Stardust. If I have to wait for my favorite movie of the year because they *****'d themselves out it could get very ugly until they do.

02-16-2008, 02:21 AM	#20
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	The best way that they could make this up to BD owners would be by releasing some darned fine titles taking full advantage of the format. If their past releases such as Untouchables and Black rain are anything to go by, then we will be in for some good times. Hope that release region free like they used to

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