Universal reconsidering stance in the format war? - Blu-ray Forum

Slackr89 · 08-21-2007, 05:57 AM

http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-60901.aspx

Wouldnt that be cool if Universal shifted to neutral just after paramount goes exclusive.

shadowmoon · 08-21-2007, 06:00 AM

That would be great... But I wonder about the source and the reliability of it... From reading the article and podcast, its more hearsay than concrete proof. I'll believe it when I see Bourne Trilogy on the shelves in Blu

Smallville206 · 08-21-2007, 06:02 AM

Would be nice, but I doubt it's happening.

xman · 08-21-2007, 06:11 AM

That would be cool.

sainraja · 08-21-2007, 06:14 AM

That would be nice.....and it might just come true. I think that because Toshiba probably knew about this and if that were to happen HD DVD would definitely be on its last leg. So they went after Paramount, because a lot of places are saying they were paid off. They would need another studio to replace Universal, they can't rely solely on neutral studios.

Maybe that's whats going on?

I am very doubtful of this but if it is true, that's going to be very interesting.

gand41f · 08-21-2007, 06:20 AM

Heh. Now that they don't have so much pressure as being the only DUD-exclusive studio, it will be easier to convince them to come over to the Blu side.

enjoy
gandalf

thebluemax · 08-21-2007, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smallville206

Would be nice, but I doubt it's happening.

I agree, but a lot I know. I predicted that Paramount would go BD exclusive!! I failed to factor in M$.

shadowmoon · 08-21-2007, 06:55 AM

Is there a contact info for this podcast? I would like to sent them a couple of messages asking where they seen this info regarding Universal

Papi4baby · 08-21-2007, 07:22 AM

I actually had this on my mind as why MS paid Paramount to go exclusive, because Uni is about to go neutral and they needed something else. Only time shall tell.

dialog_gvf · 08-21-2007, 07:28 AM

Or talks broke down for the renewal. Or Microsoft decided they needed a studio that was making movies people wanted to buy.

aristotles · 08-21-2007, 07:31 AM

If Universal go neutral, I will be ready with my dollars assuming they do not just do quick ports from HD DVD.

I want high quality AVC encodes and high quality audio.

WriteSimply · 08-21-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

Or talks broke down for the renewal. Or Microsoft decided they needed a studio that was making movies people wanted to buy.

If Universal goes neutral or BD for the factors you just mentioned, then they could start to make money. Spielberg could give them a go ahead for Back To The Future trilogy or Jurassic Park.

The very important KEY here is whether Toshiba and Warner have realized that Microsoft wants to destroy HD Media completely. If they do, then there is a chance that not even MS money can sway the patent holders of the technology.

fuad

Avalanche219 · 08-21-2007, 08:11 AM

Here's a theory. Universal wants the format war to continue(for some reason) but knows Blu-ray is better. Now that Paramount(idiots!) has switched Universal can release Blu-ray and profit from that while Paramount(idiots!) continues to the lengthen the war.

sohjonn · 08-21-2007, 09:49 AM

Universal might be thinking

"You gave them $150M? Give me more for my loyalty or else"

Razzy · 08-21-2007, 09:58 AM

I think the BDA should throw some money at Warner & New Line. We gotta try and end this dual format BS once & for all.

darkpoet25 · 08-21-2007, 09:59 AM

I wonder that if this did in fact happen, which I seriously doubt given both Graffeo's and Korblau's recent statements, if they are going to be crappy transfers like a lot of Warner titles have been. I mean VC-1? WTF? If it does and Spielberg sees the sales numbers of Close Encounters maybe he'll have more of his titles up for release.

w_tanoto · 08-21-2007, 11:16 AM

Microsoft is looking for its next prey as Universal's exclusivity contract is nearing the end.

Blu Titan · 08-21-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

Microsoft is looking for its next prey as Universal's exclusivity contract is nearing the end.

I agree 100% with your statement. I will not be surprise if Universal goes neutral after the year is over. In fact, it think it is very likely to happen.

ground chuck · 08-21-2007, 11:55 AM

i believe it when the exec say it so.....

elwaylite · 08-21-2007, 12:27 PM

The Paramount deal does give Universal an out, as they have stated they want to keep the war.

I hope the BDA is working on getting them neutral or getting someone exclusive.

I just dont want to see another studio go exclusive HDDVD or even neutral from exclusive BD over money, while all we get is some announced Fox releases.

08-21-2007, 05:57 AM	#1
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	Universal reconsidering stance in the format war? http://n4g.com/industrynews/News-60901.aspx Wouldnt that be cool if Universal shifted to neutral just after paramount goes exclusive.

08-21-2007, 06:14 AM	#5
sainraja Member Member since:Feb 2007	That would be nice.....and it might just come true. I think that because Toshiba probably knew about this and if that were to happen HD DVD would definitely be on its last leg. So they went after Paramount, because a lot of places are saying they were paid off. They would need another studio to replace Universal, they can't rely solely on neutral studios. Maybe that's whats going on? I am very doubtful of this but if it is true, that's going to be very interesting. Last edited by sainraja; 08-21-2007 at 06:20 AM.

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08-21-2007, 06:00 AM	#2
shadowmoon Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Sparks, NV Blu-ray reviews:1	That would be great... But I wonder about the source and the reliability of it... From reading the article and podcast, its more hearsay than concrete proof. I'll believe it when I see Bourne Trilogy on the shelves in Blu

08-21-2007, 06:02 AM	#3
Smallville206 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Seattle, Washington	Would be nice, but I doubt it's happening.

08-21-2007, 06:11 AM	#4
xman Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	That would be cool.

08-21-2007, 06:20 AM	#6
gand41f Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:San Jose, California	Heh. Now that they don't have so much pressure as being the only DUD-exclusive studio, it will be easier to convince them to come over to the Blu side. enjoy gandalf

08-21-2007, 06:55 AM	#8
shadowmoon Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Sparks, NV Blu-ray reviews:1	Is there a contact info for this podcast? I would like to sent them a couple of messages asking where they seen this info regarding Universal

08-21-2007, 07:22 AM	#9
Papi4baby Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:That man from Nantucket Blu-ray collection:32	I actually had this on my mind as why MS paid Paramount to go exclusive, because Uni is about to go neutral and they needed something else. Only time shall tell.

08-21-2007, 07:28 AM	#10
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Or talks broke down for the renewal. Or Microsoft decided they needed a studio that was making movies people wanted to buy.

08-21-2007, 07:31 AM	#11
aristotles Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:401 Blu-ray reviews:1	If Universal go neutral, I will be ready with my dollars assuming they do not just do quick ports from HD DVD. I want high quality AVC encodes and high quality audio.

08-21-2007, 08:11 AM	#13
Avalanche219 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:126 Trading Score:3	Here's a theory. Universal wants the format war to continue(for some reason) but knows Blu-ray is better. Now that Paramount(idiots!) has switched Universal can release Blu-ray and profit from that while Paramount(idiots!) continues to the lengthen the war.

08-21-2007, 09:49 AM	#14
sohjonn Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Universal might be thinking "You gave them $150M? Give me more for my loyalty or else"

08-21-2007, 09:58 AM	#15
Razzy Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:179 Blu-ray reviews:2	I think the BDA should throw some money at Warner & New Line. We gotta try and end this dual format BS once & for all.

08-21-2007, 09:59 AM	#16
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I wonder that if this did in fact happen, which I seriously doubt given both Graffeo's and Korblau's recent statements, if they are going to be crappy transfers like a lot of Warner titles have been. I mean VC-1? WTF? If it does and Spielberg sees the sales numbers of Close Encounters maybe he'll have more of his titles up for release.

08-21-2007, 11:16 AM	#17
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	Microsoft is looking for its next prey as Universal's exclusivity contract is nearing the end.

08-21-2007, 11:55 AM	#19
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	i believe it when the exec say it so.....

08-21-2007, 12:27 PM	#20
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	The Paramount deal does give Universal an out, as they have stated they want to keep the war. I hope the BDA is working on getting them neutral or getting someone exclusive. I just dont want to see another studio go exclusive HDDVD or even neutral from exclusive BD over money, while all we get is some announced Fox releases.

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