Who jumps ship next? Viacom or Universal? - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

AaronSCH · 01-04-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

Right now, at this very moment, you know that Uni and Paramount people have got to be sweating it being stuck with HD-DVD right now...

Nah, I don't think they are sweating anything. They will simply make plans to transition to Blu-ray. They really haven't lost much...yet. Paramount was late to DVD and their obligation to Toshiba may not last 18 months if Toshiba is brought into the fold to make this transition smooth. I wonder if Universal will make an announcement of neutrality at CES.

JasonS · 01-04-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by darkprime

Sure, Universal will be next, but will they know it's GAME OVER for the red camp and go Blu Exclusive instead?

They will go Neutral first. Probably ease out of HD DVD just like Warner is. I wouldn't be surprised if they announce neutrality at CES and drop HD DVD support around May when Warner does as well.

monkyman · 01-04-2008, 09:21 PM

Universal for sure, Paramount will look like asses jumping back and forth. This time they wait it out till their the last man standing.

AndreasSt · 01-04-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy25000

lol i bet youll find all the HD DVD group at the bar...free drinks from MS i guess

LOL

kolasi · 01-04-2008, 09:22 PM

im hoping universal does.

JAGUAR1977 · 01-04-2008, 09:27 PM

Uni neutral before the end of CES, bank on it.

stockstar1138 · 01-04-2008, 09:29 PM

look at my sig, its universal!

sj001 · 01-04-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

look at my sig, its universal!

It would be funny, Universal shows up minus Graffeo, says they are going neutral. Then the next day Graffeo "steps down"... good riddance.

CapiCoo · 01-04-2008, 09:41 PM

I'm excited about Warner going Blu but I think I'll be more excited if Universal goes Blu!

jw · 01-04-2008, 09:42 PM

Universal...legally, they are more free to choose than the 150 million dollar man(paramount)

marinelife9 · 01-04-2008, 09:42 PM

I'd say Paramount because Universal has Ken Graffeo who is just like Baghdad Bob.

What will be hilarious is if Universal or Paramount has the nerve to ask for money to go Blu.

The Big Blue · 01-04-2008, 09:43 PM

Whoever turns Blu better bring their A-game. That half-ass **** don't cut it over here.

Monger · 01-04-2008, 10:00 PM

Hopefully at least Universal and Weinstein.

As a lover of movies and not just technology who buys neutral titles in blu, but exclusives in red, I'd like to see the studios move quickly on this. I have no desire to continue to buy hd dvds now, but I want to watch SD movies even less.

dillycheeze · 01-04-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jrchisholm

What is really important is New Line comes along with Warner.

-Lord of the Rings
-Blade Trilogy
-Austin Powers
-Rush Hour
-Many others

yeah...thats GIANT!

sleazypig · 01-04-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sj001

Universal or Paramount? Who is the next to jump to Blu?

Universal isn't undr contract they can do what they want Paramont has to fill out their contract. I don't know if either of them will jump ship.

Moefiz · 01-04-2008, 10:26 PM

I'll put some money on Universal

Go Blu and see the green....

Stay Red and feel the pain.....

jebel · 01-04-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Proteus

After seeing that information on the CNBC/Universal CES website, I would be _very_ inclined to believe that Universal will be next and really soon.

What's this referring to?

true2_blu · 01-04-2008, 10:34 PM

IMHO Universal will come over first.

kiskiboy97 · 01-04-2008, 10:35 PM

Gut feeling is that we will hear something out of Universal very soon.

fomoco04 · 01-04-2008, 10:36 PM

The deck of cards will come down fast now.

1 of the big 2 that are left with HD DED will go neutral at CES.

Can I preorder Transformers on BLU at Amazon yet?

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01-04-2008, 09:21 PM	#43
monkyman Special Member Member since:Jun 2007	Universal for sure, Paramount will look like asses jumping back and forth. This time they wait it out till their the last man standing.

01-04-2008, 09:22 PM	#45
kolasi Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:connecticut	im hoping universal does.

01-04-2008, 09:27 PM	#46
JAGUAR1977 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Uni neutral before the end of CES, bank on it.

01-04-2008, 09:29 PM	#47
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	look at my sig, its universal!

01-04-2008, 09:41 PM	#49
CapiCoo Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Phoenix,AZ	I'm excited about Warner going Blu but I think I'll be more excited if Universal goes Blu!

01-04-2008, 09:42 PM	#50
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Universal...legally, they are more free to choose than the 150 million dollar man(paramount)

01-04-2008, 09:42 PM	#51
marinelife9 Member Member since:Nov 2007	I'd say Paramount because Universal has Ken Graffeo who is just like Baghdad Bob. What will be hilarious is if Universal or Paramount has the nerve to ask for money to go Blu.

01-04-2008, 09:43 PM	#52
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Whoever turns Blu better bring their A-game. That half-ass **** don't cut it over here.

01-04-2008, 10:00 PM	#53
Monger Junior Member Member since:May 2007	Hopefully at least Universal and Weinstein. As a lover of movies and not just technology who buys neutral titles in blu, but exclusives in red, I'd like to see the studios move quickly on this. I have no desire to continue to buy hd dvds now, but I want to watch SD movies even less.

01-04-2008, 10:26 PM	#56
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	I'll put some money on Universal Go Blu and see the green.... Stay Red and feel the pain.....

01-04-2008, 10:34 PM	#58
true2_blu Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Bay Area Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:21	IMHO Universal will come over first.

01-04-2008, 10:35 PM	#59
kiskiboy97 Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Gut feeling is that we will hear something out of Universal very soon.

01-04-2008, 10:36 PM	#60
fomoco04 Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Australia	The deck of cards will come down fast now. 1 of the big 2 that are left with HD DED will go neutral at CES. Can I preorder Transformers on BLU at Amazon yet?

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