So... Microsoft is trying to buy out the war!

[BTBuck1]

From The Digital Bits today:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

We've got a couple of interesting updates for you this afternoon...

First, in the aftermath of yesterday's DreamWorks news, our old friend Pete Bracke over at High-Def Digest contacted longtime Spielberg spokesman and DreamWorks marketing exec Marvin Levy, who had this to say:

"It was important to Steven that if any of his films were to be released [first] on high-definition, that it would be a classic," said Levy. "Steven is big supporter of Blu-ray, and chose 'Close Encounters' to be the first of his films on either format."

Levy further confirmed that none of Spielberg's films are included in the deal Paramount and DreamWorks made with Microsoft. Click on the link (above) for the complete story.

You know, we're always hearing "Let the consumer decide!" when it comes to this format war. So once again, we'd like to suggest that all you consumers out there weigh in with your opinions. Make your thoughts on Paramount and DreamWorks' decision yesterday known to them. Tell the studios that you think this format war is ridiculous. While you're at it, some of you might want to express to Warner your desire for them to stay format neutral in the face of pressure (and money) from Microsoft, which we hear is definitely being applied today at the studio. You can find contact information for all these studios on our Links page. Remember, though, that whether you call or send postcards and letters (the latter is always much more effective than e-mail), we would STRONGLY suggest that you be polite and professional at all times. Let the consumer decide indeed.

Stay tuned...

Wow, is all I can say..

Discuss,
Brian