Is Blu-ray all about the USA ? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Style · 08-31-2007, 04:12 PM

I´m wondering because, if Blu-ray would win the format war in the USA,

Would Blu going to win everywhere ?

I´m a litte confused about situations here in Europe,... for example:

"Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer" = FOX
but here, the movie gets another supporting source, so it´ll come out on HDDVD as well...

If Blu-ray is successful in the US, would it be over then ?

Thnx.

Gremal · 08-31-2007, 04:17 PM

Yeah, when it comes to the HDTV market, everything is about the US. We have the biggest "middle class"--a sector where every mass-marketed product in the world vies for market share.

Uxi · 08-31-2007, 04:25 PM

Blu is already winning handily in Europe and Japan. North America is the only hope HDDVD has.

dadkins · 08-31-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Blu is already winning handily in Europe and Japan. North America is the only hope HDDVD has.

Snowball - hell - LOL!

theknub · 08-31-2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Style

I´m wondering because, if Blu-ray would win the format war in the USA,

Would Blu going to win everywhere ?

I´m a litte confused about situations here in Europe,... for example:

"Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer" = FOX
but here, the movie gets another supporting source, so it´ll come out on HDDVD as well...

If Blu-ray is successful in the US, would it be over then ?

Thnx.

where is here?

yes, some movies have different distributors in different parts of the world.

Blu-Style · 08-31-2007, 04:33 PM

Here is Germany, where the IFA´s running

But it´s great to hear that these things are about the US market...

it makes me happy now ^^

Mikeesracing · 08-31-2007, 04:37 PM

Just because Blu-ray wins in the US doesn't mean they will win everywhere. I saw some beta-max tapes for sale in the Philippines last year.

glenn22 · 08-31-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Style

Here is Germany, where the IFA´s running

But it´s great to hear that these things are about the US market...

it makes me happy now ^^

As has been said before, Blu-ray is doing WAY better than HD-DVD in all markets outside of the US.

Blu-ray winning the US doesn't NECESSARILY mean that it would win everywhere else, but it would have a large influence. Betamax was still very successful in Japan until only a few years ago.

jamclaur · 08-31-2007, 04:49 PM

But if blu wins in the US that means it's already won everywhere else.

Look at the lack of sales the Xbox had in japan vs. the PS3. It's clear that the US is the only market that is dealing with this junk at this large of a scale.

Blu-Style · 08-31-2007, 05:44 PM

I think all great Film Studios are in the US, and if almost everyone of them choose Blu-ray...

this should be the victory...

Sushisake · 08-31-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeesracing

Just because Blu-ray wins in the US doesn't mean they will win everywhere. I saw some beta-max tapes for sale in the Philippines last year.

As much asI love the Philippines (I have been many many times - LOVE Boracay and Cebu, and have even spent time in San Miguel) --- the fact is that they have fully adopted VHS and VCD. Unfortunately they did make a poor choice in supporting Betamax, however, my opinion is that they are more Anglicized in embracing the culture of the USA.

supersix4 · 08-31-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sushisake

As much asI love the Philippines (I have been many many times - LOVE Boracay and Cebu, and have even spent time in San Miguel) --- the fact is that they have fully adopted VHS and VCD. Unfortunately they did make a poor choice in supporting Betamax, however, my opinion is that they are more Anglicized in embracing the culture of the USA.

gotta love the Philippines

msetten · 08-31-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Style

I´m wondering because, if Blu-ray would win the format war in the USA,

Would Blu going to win everywhere ?

I´m a litte confused about situations here in Europe,... for example:

"Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer" = FOX
but here, the movie gets another supporting source, so it´ll come out on HDDVD as well...

If Blu-ray is successful in the US, would it be over then ?

Thnx.

Who is this "other supporting source"? And are you sure it will be out on HDDVD in Germany? It's the first time I hear this. (Not that I don't believe you, but would like to see some confirmation).

Blu-Style · 08-31-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by msetten

Who is this "other supporting source"? And are you sure it will be out on HDDVD in Germany? It's the first time I hear this. (Not that I don't believe you, but would like to see some confirmation).

These studios are called "Highlight" / "Concorde"
maybe some more also, but im not sure...

These two are on a neutral position, and have the rights to distribute them.
That´s why we can have "12 monkeys" on Blu-ray also...

(i heard that this title is only available in HDDVD in the US )

and yes, "FF: RotSS" will be out on HDDVD as well as the "Saw" movies, "Silent Hill" and some others, who are actually supposed to be "BRD - ONLY"

08-31-2007, 04:12 PM	#1
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	Is Blu-ray all about the USA ? I´m wondering because, if Blu-ray would win the format war in the USA, Would Blu going to win everywhere ? I´m a litte confused about situations here in Europe,... for example: "Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer" = FOX but here, the movie gets another supporting source, so it´ll come out on HDDVD as well... If Blu-ray is successful in the US, would it be over then ? Thnx.

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08-31-2007, 04:17 PM	#2
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Yeah, when it comes to the HDTV market, everything is about the US. We have the biggest "middle class"--a sector where every mass-marketed product in the world vies for market share.

08-31-2007, 04:25 PM	#3
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	Blu is already winning handily in Europe and Japan. North America is the only hope HDDVD has.

08-31-2007, 04:33 PM	#6
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	Here is Germany, where the IFA´s running But it´s great to hear that these things are about the US market... it makes me happy now ^^

08-31-2007, 04:37 PM	#7
Mikeesracing Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kuwait	Just because Blu-ray wins in the US doesn't mean they will win everywhere. I saw some beta-max tapes for sale in the Philippines last year.

08-31-2007, 04:49 PM	#9
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	But if blu wins in the US that means it's already won everywhere else. Look at the lack of sales the Xbox had in japan vs. the PS3. It's clear that the US is the only market that is dealing with this junk at this large of a scale.

08-31-2007, 05:44 PM	#10
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	I think all great Film Studios are in the US, and if almost everyone of them choose Blu-ray... this should be the victory...

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