Universal ends HD DVD support with March 18 releases - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Nerdkiller likes BD · 03-03-2008, 03:52 PM

What I want to know is, do you think this will make the DUDsters even more angry than before because they were the most loyal studio to HD DVD and now they are finally dropping it. What do you think Nfinity and Truthteller have to say about that? I'd say they'd still bicker on about downloadable content and all that s*it that M$ is trying to shove down our throats. Well I'd say to them, "what about when UHDTV comes out in 20 years?"

CassilineKnight · 03-03-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

What I want to know is, do you think this will make the DUDsters even more angry than before because they were the most loyal studio to HD DVD and now they are finally dropping it. What do you think Nfinity and Truthteller have to say about that? I'd say they'd still bicker on about downloadable content and all that s*it that M$ is trying to shove down our throats. Well I'd say to them, "what about when UHDTV comes out in 20 years?"

Truth Teller will seclude himself in his basement for the next few years until Digitial Downloads takes over as he claims is "inevitable" if I remember correctly...

Sadly...or not so sadly (you pick) nfinity has probably gone totally insane by now and has been committed by family members to mental institution in California with Britney Spears...

And oh I didn't "reluctantly" join Bluray. I saw that HD DVD was pretty much dead and I decided to wait and see if it was completely dead. After all both sides had been claiming the same thing since the format war started.

I'm very happy with Bluray. It has some minor issues but I think the potential is HUGE. And if things go the right way it should have little problem replacing DVD's.

Thats up to the BDA however and consumers like us to spread the news around, etc...

ezcobar411 · 03-03-2008, 04:15 PM

Huzza

krendevil · 03-03-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_A51

Interesting. I would think Warner will continue thier support for the time frame they gave. Isnt it ironic that they only have Warner movies to look forward to past the 18th hahaha.

Duhm-duhm-da-duhm-da-dah-duhm-duhm-duhm-da-duhm (to the tune of the "funeral march.") YAAAAHH!!! YAAAAHH!!! On to the next town!!

dadkins · 03-03-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Funny that WB ended the war, and yet are the only ones still releasing to HD DVD! HA! Well it is all over now and I could care less if they release their titles to HD DVD, just as long as they start to boost the quality of their BD releases now.

That's what I am hoping to see - better encodes.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 03-03-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CassilineKnight

nfinity has probably gone totally insane by now and has been committed by family members to mental institution in California with Britney Spears...

LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!

TheRealBob · 03-03-2008, 04:23 PM

Warner felt they had to release through the end of May to fulfill their contractual obligations, but at this point I imagine they're going to be asking Toshiba, "Come on...are you really going to make us do this?"

Joon · 03-03-2008, 04:25 PM

Don't expect WB to drop their support earlier then what they already gave. WB always had a bit more love towards HD DVD, until they went Blu. I think they still have a soft spot for HD DVD still. Which is fine, I really don't care cause we are getting their movies on BD anyways. I want Paramount and Universal to announce some plans now for future BD movies. It has been two weeks since the Toshiba announcement. Time to give everyone some insight to when we can expect some movies.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 03-03-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by krendevil

Duhm-duhm-da-duhm-da-dah-duhm-duhm-duhm-da-duhm (to the tune of the "funeral march.") YAAAAHH!!! YAAAAHH!!! On to the next town!!

Actually, the whole thing would be better if this was the HD DVD funeral music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXk-2...eature=related

Joon · 03-03-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!

This is hysterical. This youtube video could be the most pathetic thing I have ever seen. She is the type of person that pulls legs off insects.

DaViD Boulet · 03-03-2008, 04:31 PM

Regarding how all of the other studios dropping HD DVD cold may affect Warner's plans to follow thru with HD DVD releases through May (June if you count the 3-week delay),

please cast your view/view in my thread:

Will Warner drop HD DVD before their announced May deadline???

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=39338

Prometheus59650 · 03-03-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SpikesBluBlooded

No, I think you can expect an announcement from WB soon enough. It's just not smart business to produce a product that's not supported by anyone. I imagine they will sell through existing titles already produced, but expect an announcement by the end of the week.

It is smart business given the fact that a lot of these releases are already finished and waiting to ship or very near end-of-process. Get SOMETHING of a return from all the money alreay spent...or just eat it all?

And there's something to be said for a company keeping the promises they made (unlike Paramount)

Prometheus59650 · 03-03-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Joon

This is hysterical. This youtube video could be the most pathetic thing I have ever seen. She is the type of person that pulls legs off insects.

That's a boy, FYI.

Couldn't you tell????

richteer · 03-03-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Prometheus59650

That's a boy, FYI.

Couldn't you tell????

I'm glad you didn't call Chris a man! :-)

Blu Titan · 03-03-2008, 04:46 PM

It is good to see Universal ending the HD DVD farce. Now move your a$$ and release some Blu-ray movies.

unreal1080p · 03-03-2008, 04:48 PM

All we need now is for Warner to accellerate dropping the DUD so the Dudders can finally issue out an Amber Alert for HD DUD

Prometheus59650 · 03-03-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by richteer

I'm glad you didn't call Chris a man! :-)

Now who could do THAT with a straight face?

Nerdkiller likes BD · 03-03-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by unreal1080p

All we need now is for Warner to accellerate dropping the DUD so the Dudders can finally issue out an Amber Alert for HD DUD

You mean it's still not dead? OH GOD, I burried a live format alive! Oh noes (sarcasm)!!!!!

unreal1080p · 03-03-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

You mean it's still not dead? OH GOD, I burried a live format alive! Oh noes (sarcasm)!!!!!

To the Dudders, HD DUD is just like Elvis: it will NEVER die

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

gandley · 03-03-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pscoop

Man, how many times can a corpse get *****-slapped and kicked.

dont know, i'll just ask the wife...........

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03-03-2008, 03:52 PM	#21
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:881 Trading Score:1	What I want to know is, do you think this will make the DUDsters even more angry than before because they were the most loyal studio to HD DVD and now they are finally dropping it. What do you think Nfinity and Truthteller have to say about that? I'd say they'd still bicker on about downloadable content and all that s*it that M$ is trying to shove down our throats. Well I'd say to them, "what about when UHDTV comes out in 20 years?"

03-03-2008, 04:15 PM	#23
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	Huzza

03-03-2008, 04:23 PM	#27
TheRealBob Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Warner felt they had to release through the end of May to fulfill their contractual obligations, but at this point I imagine they're going to be asking Toshiba, "Come on...are you really going to make us do this?"

03-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#28
Joon Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:208 Trading Score:1	Don't expect WB to drop their support earlier then what they already gave. WB always had a bit more love towards HD DVD, until they went Blu. I think they still have a soft spot for HD DVD still. Which is fine, I really don't care cause we are getting their movies on BD anyways. I want Paramount and Universal to announce some plans now for future BD movies. It has been two weeks since the Toshiba announcement. Time to give everyone some insight to when we can expect some movies.

03-03-2008, 04:31 PM	#31
DaViD Boulet Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray reviews: 1	Regarding how all of the other studios dropping HD DVD cold may affect Warner's plans to follow thru with HD DVD releases through May (June if you count the 3-week delay), please cast your view/view in my thread: Will Warner drop HD DVD before their announced May deadline??? https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=39338

03-03-2008, 04:46 PM	#35
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	It is good to see Universal ending the HD DVD farce. Now move your a$$ and release some Blu-ray movies.

03-03-2008, 04:48 PM	#36
unreal1080p Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:3rd Rock from the Sun	All we need now is for Warner to accellerate dropping the DUD so the Dudders can finally issue out an Amber Alert for HD DUD

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