Light summer for Blu-ray?? - Blu-ray Forum

atdm71 · 06-10-2007, 08:44 PM

Is it me, or does the release schedule for Blu-ray (and probably HD DVD) look awfully light over the summer?? I'm thinking 300 is eagerly anticipated; and maybe the Fifth Element Remaster, but aside from these and Weeds Season 2, DAMN! I know, I know, Blu-ray's gotta win this thing before release titles really pick up steam. But Sony BMG's gotta truck load of good stuff they should be putting out, no?...

Moretonbay · 06-10-2007, 09:20 PM

You are right besides the release of a few titles i.e. Remember The Titans, Vacancy, etc. (most of which don't come out until August or Sept) there really isn't too much on the horizon.

I think a lot of people are hoping its only because they are holding out for the fall/pre-holiday season.

Only Time Will Tell

atdm71 · 06-10-2007, 09:35 PM

i think you're right -- here's hoping the pipeline fills up a little for the fall, or maybe some announcements hit the wires over the next few weeks...

DrinkMore · 06-10-2007, 10:01 PM

Yeah, you know there is a lack in product when I can go to the story and not find anything to spend my money on

Knight-Errant · 06-10-2007, 10:07 PM

At least we know companies aren't abandoning Blu-ray, whereas such a drought on HD-DUD would probably mean just that

chrisshea · 06-10-2007, 10:09 PM

well Hellboy GhostRider The Patriot and a fiew other titles im looking towards too

gandley · 06-10-2007, 10:18 PM

If you ask me both camps are gearing up for a holiday season blitz. Crimbo 2007 is mighty important and who ever comes out on top then, could well be the victor.
Universal etc have been hinting for a while that they expect big things from HD-DVD in q4, no doubt the BDA have taken note and are well aware they will need to counter any assualt. besides this time of year can be quiet traditionaly.

atdm71 · 06-10-2007, 10:23 PM

Yes, I'm really surprised by this. I figured the summer would have been a big opportunity for Sony. I was looking for catch-up on some good BD titles over my holidays, but there's not a whole lot on the schedule to look forward to. Looks like we have to wait for the fall. It would be nice to see Spider Man 1 & 2 on Blu-ray before the fall, but I guess that won't happen.

There doesn't appear to be much competition for 300. I'm guessing this one is just going to fly off the shelves. On the flip side, there are some good games coming out on PS3 over the summer...

atdm71 · 06-10-2007, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gandley

If you ask me both camps are gearing up for a holiday season blitz. Crimbo 2007 is mighty important and who ever comes out on top then, could well be the victor.
Universal etc have been hinting for a while that they expect big things from HD-DVD in q4, no doubt the BDA have taken note and are well aware they will need to counter any assualt. besides this time of year can be quiet traditionaly.

yeah, that's what I was wondering, thanks. Guess it is a bit seasonal. And yes, I'd further have to agree. HD DVD will be like a cat in a corner in Q4, this is their last chance. I'm sure they're going to have a bargain bonanza, but it's a last ditch effort, really.

Maybe it's a good idea for Blu-ray to "unleash hell" as it were, come October thru December with their exclusive titles and some cool exclusive gift sets. Once again, PS3 sales, which you can bet will be an even stronger seller through this year's holiday season will take another monstorous bite out of HD DVD's prospects.

Perhaps some combo offers with Spiderman BD box sets coupled with the new, less expensive Sony BD player will be flying around??...

KenThompson · 06-11-2007, 02:49 AM

Thers only around 4 titles I'll be picking up before summer is up. Ghost Rider,and Patriot for sure and perhaps Untouchables. Then nothing till end of August when Face Off comes out.

jubaiweaponx · 06-11-2007, 03:08 AM

i`m sure some major things will be announced for this fall/winter yeah its been light but imagine how hddvd owners feel

Moretonbay · 06-11-2007, 04:31 AM

Face/off Was Cancelled For Release In August Along With Several Others.

A New Date Has Not Been Announced.

movies3 · 06-11-2007, 04:34 AM

you never know they may surprise us all, i hope if not at least i can save before the holiday season.

Moretonbay · 06-11-2007, 04:43 AM

I'm guessing that is why all the studios cancelled so many releases they hopefully did it because they were wanting to put it off until the holiday season.

Lord_Stewie · 06-11-2007, 04:56 AM

I am not really that worried. i am assuming that awesome releases will be released from october to the holiday season. which i assume that HDDVD will lose the format war around the time. since most of the blockbusters will be released during this summer, this is when the showdown will start once all summer movies are out for the public. i don't mind seeing toshiba and microsoft lose more money and time. anyways, BDs are still wining with not so many great movies are released.

dialog_gvf · 06-11-2007, 05:57 AM

Summer is generally a light time for releases. The difference here would be people will be comparing things to Universal which chose this time specifically because it would likely standout.

June 26 is especially significant: 11 Universal titles, 3 Rhino, 1 Bandai Visual, + 2 Paramounts! That's 17 titles on that one day (versus just the two Paramounts for BD).

Seems they are determined to have win a week in the Nielsen's. So, I predict right now there will be massive press ready to go about HD DVD winning a week after six months being behind, and most will make it out as indication of a big HD DVD come back. Few will analyze the reality of the situation.

Gary

gamer4eva · 06-11-2007, 08:15 AM

i think the studios are doing this on purpose they are waiting for the christmas season that will be the perfect time to let all the big names out from nov beginning its gonna start with this summers realeses and all the hits which have been postponed or still don't have a date and a PS3 price drop b4 that will be perfect for them i say its all planned out already they wanna make us wait a-holes

rock-ranger · 06-11-2007, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atdm71

Is it me, or does the release schedule for Blu-ray (and probably HD DVD) look awfully light over the summer?? I'm thinking 300 is eagerly anticipated; and maybe the Fifth Element Remaster, but aside from these and Weeds Season 2, DAMN! I know, I know, Blu-ray's gotta win this thing before release titles really pick up steam. But Sony BMG's gotta truck load of good stuff they should be putting out, no?...

You're right. This is unacceptable! It looks that they are not in a hurry to win the format war. I have posted this several times: We need many more classic titles!!!

BLu-Balls · 06-11-2007, 11:48 AM

The studios are just giving us a break and trying help us by letting us save some money and interest. Lol.

You know... For all the new releases for winter Q4. Spiderman Trilogy, Matrix Trilogy (just the first one please), LOTR (hey, you can only dream, no?), etc.

degas · 06-11-2007, 12:47 PM

They want you to get frustrated...and thus buying all those titles you thought you'd pass on.

06-10-2007, 08:44 PM	#1
atdm71 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:6	Light summer for Blu-ray?? Is it me, or does the release schedule for Blu-ray (and probably HD DVD) look awfully light over the summer?? I'm thinking 300 is eagerly anticipated; and maybe the Fifth Element Remaster, but aside from these and Weeds Season 2, DAMN! I know, I know, Blu-ray's gotta win this thing before release titles really pick up steam. But Sony BMG's gotta truck load of good stuff they should be putting out, no?...

06-11-2007, 03:08 AM	#11
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	i`m sure i`m sure some major things will be announced for this fall/winter yeah its been light but imagine how hddvd owners feel

06-11-2007, 04:56 AM	#15
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I am not really that worried. i am assuming that awesome releases will be released from october to the holiday season. which i assume that HDDVD will lose the format war around the time. since most of the blockbusters will be released during this summer, this is when the showdown will start once all summer movies are out for the public. i don't mind seeing toshiba and microsoft lose more money and time. anyways, BDs are still wining with not so many great movies are released. Last edited by Lord_Stewie; 06-11-2007 at 04:59 AM.

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06-10-2007, 09:20 PM	#2
Moretonbay Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Florida	You are right besides the release of a few titles i.e. Remember The Titans, Vacancy, etc. (most of which don't come out until August or Sept) there really isn't too much on the horizon. I think a lot of people are hoping its only because they are holding out for the fall/pre-holiday season. Only Time Will Tell

06-10-2007, 09:35 PM	#3
atdm71 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:6	i think you're right -- here's hoping the pipeline fills up a little for the fall, or maybe some announcements hit the wires over the next few weeks...

06-10-2007, 10:01 PM	#4
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Yeah, you know there is a lack in product when I can go to the story and not find anything to spend my money on

06-10-2007, 10:07 PM	#5
Knight-Errant Power Member Member since:Aug 2005 Location:Sheffield, UK	At least we know companies aren't abandoning Blu-ray, whereas such a drought on HD-DUD would probably mean just that

06-10-2007, 10:09 PM	#6
chrisshea Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	well Hellboy GhostRider The Patriot and a fiew other titles im looking towards too

06-10-2007, 10:18 PM	#7
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	If you ask me both camps are gearing up for a holiday season blitz. Crimbo 2007 is mighty important and who ever comes out on top then, could well be the victor. Universal etc have been hinting for a while that they expect big things from HD-DVD in q4, no doubt the BDA have taken note and are well aware they will need to counter any assualt. besides this time of year can be quiet traditionaly.

06-10-2007, 10:23 PM	#8
atdm71 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:6	Yes, I'm really surprised by this. I figured the summer would have been a big opportunity for Sony. I was looking for catch-up on some good BD titles over my holidays, but there's not a whole lot on the schedule to look forward to. Looks like we have to wait for the fall. It would be nice to see Spider Man 1 & 2 on Blu-ray before the fall, but I guess that won't happen. There doesn't appear to be much competition for 300. I'm guessing this one is just going to fly off the shelves. On the flip side, there are some good games coming out on PS3 over the summer...

06-11-2007, 02:49 AM	#10
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Thers only around 4 titles I'll be picking up before summer is up. Ghost Rider,and Patriot for sure and perhaps Untouchables. Then nothing till end of August when Face Off comes out.

06-11-2007, 04:31 AM	#12
Moretonbay Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Florida	Face/off Was Cancelled For Release In August Along With Several Others. A New Date Has Not Been Announced.

06-11-2007, 04:34 AM	#13
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	you never know they may surprise us all, i hope if not at least i can save before the holiday season.

06-11-2007, 04:43 AM	#14
Moretonbay Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Florida	I'm guessing that is why all the studios cancelled so many releases they hopefully did it because they were wanting to put it off until the holiday season.

06-11-2007, 05:57 AM	#16
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Summer is generally a light time for releases. The difference here would be people will be comparing things to Universal which chose this time specifically because it would likely standout. June 26 is especially significant: 11 Universal titles, 3 Rhino, 1 Bandai Visual, + 2 Paramounts! That's 17 titles on that one day (versus just the two Paramounts for BD). Seems they are determined to have win a week in the Nielsen's. So, I predict right now there will be massive press ready to go about HD DVD winning a week after six months being behind, and most will make it out as indication of a big HD DVD come back. Few will analyze the reality of the situation. Gary

06-11-2007, 08:15 AM	#17
gamer4eva Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:18	i think the studios are doing this on purpose they are waiting for the christmas season that will be the perfect time to let all the big names out from nov beginning its gonna start with this summers realeses and all the hits which have been postponed or still don't have a date and a PS3 price drop b4 that will be perfect for them i say its all planned out already they wanna make us wait a-holes

06-11-2007, 11:48 AM	#19
BLu-Balls Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:TO Canada Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10	The studios are just giving us a break and trying help us by letting us save some money and interest. Lol. You know... For all the new releases for winter Q4. Spiderman Trilogy, Matrix Trilogy (just the first one please), LOTR (hey, you can only dream, no?), etc.

06-11-2007, 12:47 PM	#20
degas Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1034 Blu-ray reviews:3	They want you to get frustrated...and thus buying all those titles you thought you'd pass on.

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