National Geographic now Blu-ray exclusive - Blu-ray Forum

stockstar1138 · 01-26-2008, 09:58 PM

their latest title, sharkwater, is said 2 only be coming to bd and dvd. wb is in charge of NG distribution.

mystiksuicide · 01-26-2008, 10:02 PM

I haven't seen to many National Geographic titles out on Blu-Ray. Hopefully now that Blu-Ray has won they will slowly start remastering they catalogue titles

stockstar1138 · 01-26-2008, 10:05 PM

relentless enemies was a top notch transfer

WriteSimply · 01-27-2008, 12:53 AM

I saw an NGC-content BD that Samsung paid for as their demo disc. It's called The Eye Of The Leopard. Fascinating, with some scenes that will make you smile. It's not out yet, obviously.

fuad

UltimateFighter · 01-27-2008, 10:47 PM

http://www.psu.com/National-Geograph...0002555-p0.php

Quote:

With the Warner Bros announcement in early January in regards to their switch to Blu-ray exclusively, we’ve watched each one of its entities slowly switch to the Blu-ray platform. All but two had made the switch before the June cut-off day, those two being National Geographic and the BBC. Now we’re finally down to one, potentially.

Today National Geographic released its list for upcoming titles and none appear on the HD DVD format. Instead, their one expected release, Sharkwater, was not found in the HD DVD category. The title is expected to release on 4/8 which is well before that June cutoff. This pretty much notifies the world that National Geographic has made the full switch to covering Blu-ray exclusively.

bns1201 · 01-27-2008, 10:53 PM

yesssss..... U2:3D on BLU!!!

ezcobar411 · 01-27-2008, 11:26 PM

This is good

kolasi · 01-28-2008, 12:03 AM

really cool.

Nerdkiller likes BD · 01-28-2008, 12:13 AM

Another day, another studio gone blu exclusive.

kamiller42 · 01-28-2008, 12:25 AM

The Warner Bros Effect continues.

sj001 · 01-28-2008, 03:09 AM

Another day, another domino.

denness544 · 01-30-2008, 03:09 PM

reports from highdefdigest

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=909

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...clusivity/1417

UPDATE: (12:25pm ET, January 30, 2008) Please note that this move to Blu-ray exclusivity covers films released under the "National Geographic Presents" shingle only. Films co-produced by National Geographic but distributed by other companies will (such as Paramount's 'Artic Tale') will be unaffected.

Shaman · 01-30-2008, 03:14 PM

another nail

Go Blu · 01-30-2008, 03:17 PM

Awesome! cuz I'm hoping to get this on Blu.

CptGreedle · 01-30-2008, 03:21 PM

How the HELL did I not hear about this? LOL I freaking work there! LOL!

I'm really glad to see this news.

Beefbowl · 01-30-2008, 03:22 PM

Man, seems like everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. At this rate, the war will be over soon.

CAB · 01-30-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote from eric-somebody in response to a guy who said NG's future work with Paramount would be HD DVD exclusive.

"It's funny how you use HD-DVD and 2009 in the same sentence."

Great stuff.

denness544 · 01-30-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptGreedle

How the HELL did I not hear about this? LOL I freaking work there! LOL!

I'm really glad to see this news.

Sounds like an awesome place to work for.

CptGreedle · 01-30-2008, 03:29 PM

It is important to note though that the movies are not controlled the same way as the series are. Arctic Tale is on HD DVD and not on Blu-ray, because Paramount has the distribution rights to this. In fact National Geographic Films is a production company and has used many other companies for distribution in the past.
The fact is it looks like they will be planning to use HBO for their releases, but I'll have to confirm this.
Do not think this means NGS is neutral, because NGS does not distribute our own films. But I think they will be making an effort to go Blu.

I say they cause it is not my department, otherwise I would apply for Insider status. But I'm not, so I won't.

goodstuff · 01-30-2008, 03:53 PM

Nice! Toshiba has to follow with Edwards and Guiliani's lead and quit while they still have some dignity.

01-26-2008, 09:58 PM	#1
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	National Geographic now Blu-ray exclusive their latest title, sharkwater, is said 2 only be coming to bd and dvd. wb is in charge of NG distribution.

01-30-2008, 03:09 PM	#12
denness544 Member Member since:May 2007	National Geographic now Blu-ray Exclusive reports from highdefdigest https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=909 http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...clusivity/1417 UPDATE: (12:25pm ET, January 30, 2008) Please note that this move to Blu-ray exclusivity covers films released under the "National Geographic Presents" shingle only. Films co-produced by National Geographic but distributed by other companies will (such as Paramount's 'Artic Tale') will be unaffected. Last edited by denness544; 01-30-2008 at 06:45 PM.

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01-26-2008, 10:02 PM	#2
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	I haven't seen to many National Geographic titles out on Blu-Ray. Hopefully now that Blu-Ray has won they will slowly start remastering they catalogue titles

01-26-2008, 10:05 PM	#3
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	relentless enemies was a top notch transfer

01-27-2008, 12:53 AM	#4
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	I saw an NGC-content BD that Samsung paid for as their demo disc. It's called The Eye Of The Leopard. Fascinating, with some scenes that will make you smile. It's not out yet, obviously. fuad

01-27-2008, 10:53 PM	#6
bns1201 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	yesssss..... U2:3D on BLU!!!

01-27-2008, 11:26 PM	#7
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	This is good

01-28-2008, 12:03 AM	#8
kolasi Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:connecticut	really cool.

01-28-2008, 12:13 AM	#9
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:831 Trading Score:1	Another day, another studio gone blu exclusive.

01-28-2008, 12:25 AM	#10
kamiller42 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Warner Bros Effect continues.

01-28-2008, 03:09 AM	#11
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Another day, another domino.

01-30-2008, 03:14 PM	#13
Shaman Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada	another nail

01-30-2008, 03:17 PM	#14
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	Awesome! cuz I'm hoping to get this on Blu.

01-30-2008, 03:21 PM	#15
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	How the HELL did I not hear about this? LOL I freaking work there! LOL! I'm really glad to see this news.

01-30-2008, 03:22 PM	#16
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	Man, seems like everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. At this rate, the war will be over soon.

01-30-2008, 03:23 PM	#17
CAB Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:::1 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:1827 Trading Score:4	Quote from eric-somebody in response to a guy who said NG's future work with Paramount would be HD DVD exclusive. "It's funny how you use HD-DVD and 2009 in the same sentence." Great stuff.

01-30-2008, 03:29 PM	#19
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	It is important to note though that the movies are not controlled the same way as the series are. Arctic Tale is on HD DVD and not on Blu-ray, because Paramount has the distribution rights to this. In fact National Geographic Films is a production company and has used many other companies for distribution in the past. The fact is it looks like they will be planning to use HBO for their releases, but I'll have to confirm this. Do not think this means NGS is neutral, because NGS does not distribute our own films. But I think they will be making an effort to go Blu. I say they cause it is not my department, otherwise I would apply for Insider status. But I'm not, so I won't.

01-30-2008, 03:53 PM	#20
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:293 Blu-ray collection:5588 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	Nice! Toshiba has to follow with Edwards and Guiliani's lead and quit while they still have some dignity.

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