Another Warner Wave of BD!

[Applefiend]

Get this...

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news...or_Blu-ray/209

It says here the first VC-1s will be the September 26th BDs, not the 5th of September BDs.

However, despite the more limited storage space on the Blu-ray discs, we've received word from sources at Warner that these upcoming Blu-ray titles will be the format's first to utilize the VC-1 compression codec. So far, all Blu-ray disc releases (regardless of studio) have used the more space-hungry MPEG-2, so by switching to VC-1, Warner can conceivably pack a lot more content onto the same size disc. An especially attractive proposition, given the fact that production of more roomy BD-50 dual-layer platters is not expected to be market-ready until the end of 2006 at the earliest.
Taking a look at the feature-packed specs for these latest Warner Blu-ray titles, the signs certainly seem to indicate that they will indeed utilize the more space-saving VC-1 codec. However, we are still awaiting an official confirmation from Warner on the issue -- and we'll certainly post their final answer as soon as it comes in.

Hovering over the cancel order button on amazon. Don't really want Lethal Weapon and Firewall.

[ProvenFlipper]

Originally Posted by Applefiend

Get this...

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news...or_Blu-ray/209

It says here the first VC-1s will be the September 26th BDs, not the 5th of September BDs.



Hovering over the cancel order button on amazon. Don't really want Lethal Weapon and Firewall.

I read that too, but it has been confirmed through people who are very, very credible, that only FMJ is encoded in MPEG-2 and the other three Warner releases on the 5th are VC-1.

[Chad Varnadore]

Warner has already confirmed that 3 of the 4 titles coming on Sep 5 will be VC1. Highdef Digest seems to be slow to the punch.

[phloyd]

Originally Posted by georgir

I take that as a promise that you'll stop making predictions from now on?

Sure.

Though I reserve the right to update the prediction thread with the reality that meets the prediction if any are right

[phloyd]

Originally Posted by Zvi

Granted that PQ is identical, preferably better And better/larger CE support will help too.

The point is that picture quality is determined by the studio, not the format, now that it is apparent that BD can be authored with advanced codecs finally.

So:

- exclusive titles will be key since there is no choice in format anyways

- titles in both formats with the same codec, the extras content will be the differentiator

I believe when it comes down to it, more or less expensive players, etc. will be much less of a concern than the availability of desired content on whichever format.

[Zvi]

Agree. If the content is right I don't mind forking 1500$ for a quality player.

As for the CE support, one reason that stopped me from buying HD DVD for now is that there's only one player available w/o 1080p and horrible boot time.

[Psiweaver]

Content is what has me buying Blu-Ray