High Def 2.0 Conference (12/4/07 Today!) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Esox50 · 12-05-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

This was not CES nor was it expected (in any realistic sense) to give any real news.

I understand it wasn't "CES"

. I'm talking about the fact that there was a section of the conf where Sony, Disney, Fox, and Lion's Gate were supposed to preview 2008 offerings. Haven't heard a peep of what was shown/discussed.
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4:30 - 5:30 p.m
Studio Panel
Westside Room

Studio executives preview their 2008 HD Media offerings.

Moderator: Stephanie Prange, editor in chief, Home Media Magazine
Panelists: Lori MacPherson, general manager, North America, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment; Don Eklund, executive vice president, advanced technologies for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Simon Swart, executive vice president and general manager, North America, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment; Miguel Casillas, senior vice president, DVD production, Lionsgateothers.
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Alan Gordon · 12-05-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

That's RIGHT ON, Darin. Only wrinkle is that Penton-Man has said publicly that we shouldn't expect any "news" from Universal early in 2008. I believe the words he used were "Snowball's chance in hell".

Since that time, it has been stated (by Maxpower1987, I believe) that Universal has been sniffing around BD replication again... and a lot more serious than before!!

~Alan

Esox50 · 12-05-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Gordon

Since that time, it has been stated (by ************, I believe) that Universal has been sniffing around BD replication again... and a lot more serious than before!!

I know, said Insiders comments were addressed to me.

U4K61 · 12-05-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BluStar88

I realize that but I thought some people might have some insite into what will be said "tommorrow" on the 4th.

I just read in the insider thread that only BD will be represented no DUD folks are presenting? Interesting

I saw that also on digital bits, looks like HD-DVD is going down the drain. It's is a no brainer for Warner to make their killer move.

Go Blu · 12-05-2007, 05:11 PM

It's good to see open discussion like that in the industry.
They all have the opportunity to start a new era in home entertainment.
One that is both cutting edge and profitable.

The competition was healthy but enough is enough,
lets move on now and get HDM mainstream.
Time to drop the Red disc.

JackStraw · 12-05-2007, 06:43 PM

Just have to wonder why Universal was a no-show at that thing, and why HD DVD didn't send anyone out to it either.

patrick99 · 12-05-2007, 06:59 PM

Bill Hunt has now posted an article on this.

CptGreedle · 12-05-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by patrick99

Bill Hunt has now posted an article on this.

link please

patrick99 · 12-05-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

link please

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#blog20

Bullseye · 12-05-2007, 07:02 PM

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#blog20

CptGreedle · 12-05-2007, 07:04 PM

Thanks much

OokieSpookie · 12-05-2007, 07:22 PM

Disappointing as far as the releases since all were pretty well known.
I really hope CES blows the doors off things.
I also love how so many people agree that hd-dvd can NOT win , yet companies still allow it to hold everyone back and drag things out.

JimSD · 12-05-2007, 07:29 PM

From Bill Hunt's column about the conference:
"It was also revealed that the Blu-ray profile 1.1 firmware update for the PS3 is expected to be made available for download later this month."

More confirmation of what we've previously heard.

Bullseye · 12-05-2007, 07:29 PM

Did Warner Brothers attend?

Esox50 · 12-05-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

Disappointing as far as the releases since all were pretty well known.
I really hope CES blows the doors off things.
I also love how so many people agree that hd-dvd can NOT win , yet companies still allow it to hold everyone back and drag things out.

Yep, sounds like it was a bust as far as any new titles being shown.

Interesting that the HD DVD companies abstained. I guess the truth we're headed towards a Blu future hurts.

I agree with the sentiment that 2008 is a critical year for Hollywood. They have to end this mess, or they are going to pay dearly in the future. Hopefully the retailers will help provide some clarity too and make the decisions for the studios that much easier.

Spankey · 12-05-2007, 07:33 PM

HD-DVD did not have a good week/month/year. Too much this week to try and defend. I would have loved to have seen the Blogger panel with Universal and Toshiba in attendance. They are ducking and taking cover...

JAGUAR1977 · 12-05-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

Did Warner Brothers attend?

What's more, a number of HD-DVD titles won honors at the High-Def Awards last evening (click here for the details), and only Warner and Paramount sent representatives to accept. Universal was represented by no one

spicynacho · 12-05-2007, 07:55 PM

I think this is US only. That works out to 4.35 M BD and 2.65 M HD DVD given 62:38 SI.

BD Attach rate with 100% PS3 = 4.35/2.7 = 1.6
HD DVD Attach rate with AO = 2.65/.75 = 3.5

With the europe market included you have 5.35 M BD and 3 M HD DVD a 64:36 ratio.

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Judith McCourt, of the research firm The Redhill Group, shared statistics that showed the news isn’t all bad for high-def. More than 7 million software units have been sold, and the dedicated hardware base is actually growing faster than that of DVD during its first two years, she said. In November, high-def software sales were past 1 million for the first time. And with 36% of U.S. households owning a high-def TV by the end of the year, the high-def software numbers will only go higher.

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/new...ticle_ID=11668

MacHaggis · 12-05-2007, 08:19 PM

Did anyone notice the little tidbit that over 80% of PS3 owners have watched a Blu-ray movie on their machines?

Bogdan

blu2 · 12-05-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

They're just repeating the months old analysis by people who don't look at what's actually happening

I've been saying all along, after Christmas the retailers will choose a format, and that format will win. The rumblings are already happening from major retailers that that's exactly what they're going to do. And which way do you think they'll go?

No retailer is going to cut off 35-40% of the market. Won't happen.

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12-05-2007, 05:11 PM	#45
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	It's good to see open discussion like that in the industry. They all have the opportunity to start a new era in home entertainment. One that is both cutting edge and profitable. The competition was healthy but enough is enough, lets move on now and get HDM mainstream. Time to drop the Red disc.

12-05-2007, 06:43 PM	#46
JackStraw Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007	Just have to wonder why Universal was a no-show at that thing, and why HD DVD didn't send anyone out to it either.

12-05-2007, 06:59 PM	#47
patrick99 Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Bill Hunt has now posted an article on this.

12-05-2007, 07:02 PM	#50
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#blog20

12-05-2007, 07:04 PM	#51
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	Thanks much

12-05-2007, 07:22 PM	#52
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	Disappointing as far as the releases since all were pretty well known. I really hope CES blows the doors off things. I also love how so many people agree that hd-dvd can NOT win , yet companies still allow it to hold everyone back and drag things out.

12-05-2007, 07:29 PM	#53
JimSD Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:109	From Bill Hunt's column about the conference: "It was also revealed that the Blu-ray profile 1.1 firmware update for the PS3 is expected to be made available for download later this month." More confirmation of what we've previously heard.

12-05-2007, 07:33 PM	#56
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	HD-DVD did not have a good week/month/year. Too much this week to try and defend. I would have loved to have seen the Blogger panel with Universal and Toshiba in attendance. They are ducking and taking cover...

12-05-2007, 08:19 PM	#59
MacHaggis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Blu-ray collection:102	Did anyone notice the little tidbit that over 80% of PS3 owners have watched a Blu-ray movie on their machines? Bogdan

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