February 12th: HD DVD strikes back??

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by unreal1080p

Fans of Asterix will recognize the opening page of all Asterix comic books.

I love Lutetia in the Spring time.

Man I loved Asterix comics as a kid. Dogmatix, Obelix, Cheif Vitalstatistix, the Druid Getafix, all so aptly named.

The boar roasting at the end always got me hungry.

[Blu-Beard]

Originally Posted by unreal1080p

All it says is that Dumb (HD DUD Europe guy) and Dumber (Universal Europe guy) are going to meet the European press in a vain attempt to butter their bread: they will discuss Toshitba's reposisioning of HD DUD as an upconverting DVD solution and if their new aggressive firesale price slashing and marketing policies can possibly help gain a stronger foothold both in France and globably and possibly reverse the current trend of Blu-Ray domination (NOT!). In other words: USELLESS RESISTANCE.

The MUCH more interesting thing in that link is this VERY funny picture/drawing:



Fans of Asterix will recognize the opening page of all Asterix comic books.
It compares HD DUD to the small village of invicible Gaul warriors with their Magic Potion resisting the Roman Empire (Blu-Ray).

Unfortunately for HD DUD, Ken Graffeo did not fall in to cauldron of magic potion and the closest thing to HD DUD that could be found in Asterix's village is Assurancetourix (he is called "Cacofonix" in the english version).



He's the tone deaf bard that annoys everyone with his singing and constantly get's beaten up by EVERYONE.

I love it

[Blu Titan]

HD DVD Blu-ray

[blu-backer]

Originally Posted by miokti

France is going neutral!!!

Waitaminit, since when does France go neutral instead of surrendering?

[unreal1080p]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Hardly even approximate.

There are enough of our French Blu brothers on this board that we don't need to see what some web-translator thinks it says.

See my post #39 for what it actually says...

[doctorD]

Originally Posted by kingtuna

I believe that Feb 12th is when American Gangster is released, so I can imagine that Toshiba is going to make a big HD-DVD push. This would be similar to the Transformers and Bourne buzz, maybe a similar PR attempt like the Shrek 3 HD-DVD.

Maybe they'll drop the A30 to $99 and put the higher end models at a $150 price point. Retail industry was terrible this holiday season (I know, I do marketing for a retailer), so I can imagine that Toshiba is trying to rev it up a bit. February is also a dead time, since the new products come out starting in Spring.

They could also be timing this with the Senate passing that tax rebate bill, so Toshiba might be thinking that Americans will be wondering what to do with that $600...

Just my 2 cents.

Didn't the HD DVD group give away players to the first 1000 or 10,000 people when the matrix came out on HD? Maybe that is their plan...since they aren't selling, to just start giving them away!

[Marcusarilius]

Originally Posted by Blu-Beard

I thought it was "The son of Blu-ray"

That title name was rejected as well.

[Blu-Beard]

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

That title name was rejected as well.

But why damn it? I WANT TO KNOW WHYYYYYYYYYYY????? I asked The Bride of Blu-ray and she didn't know anything, or at least she said she didn't

[bajor27]

Originally Posted by ranma

Buy 5 HD DVD movies, you get a HD-A3 free?

How about a free players with the return of any HD-DVD movie

[Marcusarilius]

Originally Posted by Blu-Beard

But why damn it? I WANT TO KNOW WHYYYYYYYYYYY????? I asked The Bride of Blu-ray and she didn't know anything, or at least she said she didn't

Dead stitched together blu-ray women with white jagged streaks in hair lie. She know. Son was bastard and created great shame on Undead family.

[GORT]

Well since it is in France I guess it means that FUD Is going to Surender

[Joon]

This is like saying that when you sell 26% to someone else's 74 it is a good sign.

[unreal1080p]

Originally Posted by Blu-Beard

I love it

Yup... that "Village HD DVD" is a VERY special village: Unlike most villages which have but 1 village idiot... this particular village's population is comprised entirely of idiots --> all other villages shipped their idiots to this one

[Marcusarilius]

Originally Posted by FEP3108

Well since it is in France I guess it means that FUD Is going to Surender

...without a fight.

Pass the cheese and wine please.

[Toxa]

Originally Posted by Malik

Here is my source!
http://www.hdnumerique.com/forum/la-...vd-vt2589.html

I am sorry but it's in french!

Et t'a peur d'un vieux post

[Azumi]

Originally Posted by Elandyll

From someone who speaks fluently French (and who is actually French), it is just yet another press conference where the new marketing position of Toshiba is going to be discussed on the European level, nothing more.

Many people (possibly in the know) suggest following the initial post that Toshiba is going to anounce lower prices for Europe (following the US discounts) and a position as "Upscaling DVD" to the masses of their products.

Many posters that follow note that with Warner switching, 2 studios only will be far too small to support the format, even if Toshiba reverses the sales trend (which is very unlikely at this point).

I speak French and I agree 100%.

This is simply a minor event on the repositioning of their players and a marketing update on where they stand locally.

This has nothing to do with American Gangster. The film won't be out on video in France before a few months.

[miokti]

Originally Posted by doctorD

Didn't the HD DVD group give away players to the first 1000 or 10,000 people when the matrix came out on HD? Maybe that is their plan...since they aren't selling, to just start giving them away!

haha... so those are the HD-DVD players that people are returning now... the ones that they got for free... Toshiba should announce 10 free HD-DVD movies for every HD-DVD player you choose not to return.

[Blu-Beard]

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Dead stitched together blu-ray women with white jagged streaks in hair lie. She know. Son was bastard and created great shame on Undead family.

Wasn't that an episode on Dr. Phil?

[Marcusarilius]

Originally Posted by Blu-Beard

Wasn't that an episode on Dr. Phil?

Yes, also appeared on Sally Jesse Raphial, Oprah, Larry King, and Leno during the writers strike.

[Blu-Beard]

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Yes, also appeared on Sally Jesse Raphial, Oprah, Larry King, and Leno during the writers strike.

Yeah I thought it sounded familiar. So when it comes out on Blu I hope there's no black bars or any of that irritating snow like stuff to distract us from that important issue.