Warner Buy-A-Thon - Blu-ray Forum

UltimateFighter · 09-14-2007, 08:09 PM

Ok, so Warner has said that they are going to look at Q4 and possibly change their neutral stance after that. Is anybody up for organizing a buy-a-thon where we only buy BD Warner movies?

CptGreedle · 09-14-2007, 08:11 PM

I don't think we should limit anything like that.
Yes go out and buy Warner. In fact, I would focus on Warner this Holiday shopping season. But a buy-a-thon just for it seems a little too much....

glenn22 · 09-14-2007, 08:12 PM

I think such a buy-a-thon is too limiting... I know that I for one am not going to buy any movies that I don't like/want just to support blu-ray.

Teazle · 09-14-2007, 08:14 PM

Anyone now buying Warner BDs is warmly invited to participate in the new "WB: Your latest" thread:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=16826

E-Dogg · 09-14-2007, 08:14 PM

I am ordering Training Day today, have Troy and Smallville coming and of course The Oceans Set, The Harry Potter set and some other titles I can't think of right now. I am spending tons on them this holiday season because they have plenty of films that I simply want to own.

TorpedoShockwave · 09-14-2007, 08:16 PM

I am going to help support Blu-Ray and WB by purchasing 20 of their movies. I will be purchasing the Best of Blu-Ray; Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Action, and Family. I can get all 5 set for $225, which is like $11.25 per film.

TorpedoShockwave · 09-14-2007, 08:17 PM

Plus Hairspray, Oceans set, and Harry Potter set.

aygie · 09-14-2007, 08:21 PM

I don't mean to sound rude....well i guess i do....i'll buy what the f**k i want thank you.

I'm sick of people saying buy this! Buy that! Jesus give it up just buy whatever you want. Its called a choice and if studios want support then they better have something worth buying. End.

ReduxInflux · 09-15-2007, 12:25 AM

i'll take the less hostile approach and i'll join you. those who don't like the idea should simply ignore it...

Blu Titan · 09-15-2007, 12:30 AM

I am "All in"

anytime, anywhere!

dialog_gvf · 09-15-2007, 12:33 AM

There are some many great titles coming from Warner in Q4, you almost don't have to encourage thing.

I've already pre-ordered all the Stanley's, and Blade Runner. And a whole bunch of my Sept. 18 purchases are Warner.

Gary

dgator783 · 09-15-2007, 12:44 AM

ive done my part

Konrad · 09-15-2007, 12:52 AM

I do not think that any buy-a-thon will change Warner's position at all. Even if they sell 1 million BDs for one HD-DVD it wouldn't change their mind at all. They are going HD-DVD exclusive anyway, I have written them off already. Warner is in the same category of streetwalker as Paramount only a bit more expensive. Escort service girl type. Still no problem for M$. They can also aford high-class prostitutes, not only the 50 $ Paramount kind. I will buy, however, Warner titles I would have bought anyway, regardless of the studio, like Blade Runner which I have on pre-order.

Galley · 09-15-2007, 12:52 AM

Just as long as they don't come in "snapper" cases.

bone crusher · 09-15-2007, 01:07 AM

I definitely agree that is important that we support Warner since they could potentially help end the format war if they go BD exclusive. But at the same time I am not going to go out of my way to purchase movies that I might have otherwise not have bought.

While Troy is tempting, I only ever watch my dvd version of it once the day I bought it and haven't ever watched it since. Probably going to steer away from the BD version. At this tiem The Shining is probably the only offically announced title with a street date that I will for sure buy.

When Warner decides ro release Heat, Shawshank Redemtion, and Batman Begins I will be all over those. I am REALLY trying not just to make my BD collection a collection of movies, but more of a collection of movies I will watch many more times. My standard dvd collection got a bit too muddled up with crap I never watched more than once. Not a great way to spend money.

C6 Z06 · 09-15-2007, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgator783

ive done my part

Me too. I ordered 15 BD's from Warner last week and plan on about 10 more in the next few months. The only sad part is the AQ that they are using on the BD's. Come on Warner, give us lossless PCM.

Konrad · 09-15-2007, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bone crusher

I definitely agree that is important that we support Warner since they could potentially help end the format war if they go BD exclusive. But at the same time I am not going to go out of my way to purchase movies that I might have otherwise not have bought.

I agree. I will not buy any Warner movies I wouldn't have bought if it were not for the format war. I tend to support the loyal studios. However, I doubt that even if Warner chose to go BD exclusive it would end the format war. M$ can keep HD-DVD afloat even without Warner. There is no limit whatsoever to their financial resources. Even if they would lose all studios (including Paramount and Universal) they still can purchase any studio they want at any point in time they choose.

HK-48 · 09-15-2007, 01:50 AM

The only Warner titles I want are Harry Potter, and I don't want to waste $30 on a movie I will only watch once and might not even care about. But I will do my part by purchasing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on Blu-Ray and MAYBE the Entire Boxset. So there, I am giving Warner $150.

darkpoet25 · 09-15-2007, 01:57 AM

Not to knock on anyone, but I buy a BD I want to see over and over regardless of the studio. I just don't like the fact that we get a crappy transfer due to hd dud's format. I'd get more Warner titles if it wasn't for the VC-1 encode and standard DD audio.

Konrad · 09-15-2007, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkpoet25

Not to knock on anyone, but I buy a BD I want to see over and over regardless of the studio. I just don't like the fact that we get a crappy transfer due to hd dud's format. I'd get more Warner titles if it wasn't for the VC-1 encode and standard DD audio.

You will not get any better from Warner as they use their HD-DVDs as master and simply transfer them to BD (reducing the AQ most of the time).

09-14-2007, 08:09 PM	#1
UltimateFighter Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Snohomish, WA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	Warner Buy-A-Thon Ok, so Warner has said that they are going to look at Q4 and possibly change their neutral stance after that. Is anybody up for organizing a buy-a-thon where we only buy BD Warner movies?

09-14-2007, 08:14 PM	#4
Teazle Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	Tactical purchases of WB BDs Anyone now buying Warner BDs is warmly invited to participate in the new "WB: Your latest" thread: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=16826

09-15-2007, 12:52 AM	#13
Konrad Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Vienna, Austria 4K collection:896 Blu-ray collection:3057 DVD collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	I do not think that any buy-a-thon will change Warner's position at all. Even if they sell 1 million BDs for one HD-DVD it wouldn't change their mind at all. They are going HD-DVD exclusive anyway, I have written them off already. Warner is in the same category of streetwalker as Paramount only a bit more expensive. Escort service girl type. Still no problem for M$. They can also aford high-class prostitutes, not only the 50 $ Paramount kind. I will buy, however, Warner titles I would have bought anyway, regardless of the studio, like Blade Runner which I have on pre-order. Last edited by Konrad; 09-15-2007 at 01:25 AM.

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09-14-2007, 08:11 PM	#2
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	I don't think we should limit anything like that. Yes go out and buy Warner. In fact, I would focus on Warner this Holiday shopping season. But a buy-a-thon just for it seems a little too much....

09-14-2007, 08:12 PM	#3
glenn22 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Vancouver, Canada	I think such a buy-a-thon is too limiting... I know that I for one am not going to buy any movies that I don't like/want just to support blu-ray.

09-14-2007, 08:14 PM	#5
E-Dogg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:159	I am ordering Training Day today, have Troy and Smallville coming and of course The Oceans Set, The Harry Potter set and some other titles I can't think of right now. I am spending tons on them this holiday season because they have plenty of films that I simply want to own.

09-14-2007, 08:16 PM	#6
TorpedoShockwave Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Chicago, IL	I am going to help support Blu-Ray and WB by purchasing 20 of their movies. I will be purchasing the Best of Blu-Ray; Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Action, and Family. I can get all 5 set for $225, which is like $11.25 per film.

09-14-2007, 08:17 PM	#7
TorpedoShockwave Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Chicago, IL	Plus Hairspray, Oceans set, and Harry Potter set.

09-14-2007, 08:21 PM	#8
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	I don't mean to sound rude....well i guess i do....i'll buy what the f**k i want thank you. I'm sick of people saying buy this! Buy that! Jesus give it up just buy whatever you want. Its called a choice and if studios want support then they better have something worth buying. End.

09-15-2007, 12:25 AM	#9
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	i'll take the less hostile approach and i'll join you. those who don't like the idea should simply ignore it...

09-15-2007, 12:30 AM	#10
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I am "All in" anytime, anywhere!

09-15-2007, 12:33 AM	#11
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	There are some many great titles coming from Warner in Q4, you almost don't have to encourage thing. I've already pre-ordered all the Stanley's, and Blade Runner. And a whole bunch of my Sept. 18 purchases are Warner. Gary

09-15-2007, 12:44 AM	#12
dgator783 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lakeland,FL 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:1521 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:14	ive done my part

09-15-2007, 12:52 AM	#14
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	Just as long as they don't come in "snapper" cases.

09-15-2007, 01:07 AM	#15
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	I definitely agree that is important that we support Warner since they could potentially help end the format war if they go BD exclusive. But at the same time I am not going to go out of my way to purchase movies that I might have otherwise not have bought. While Troy is tempting, I only ever watch my dvd version of it once the day I bought it and haven't ever watched it since. Probably going to steer away from the BD version. At this tiem The Shining is probably the only offically announced title with a street date that I will for sure buy. When Warner decides ro release Heat, Shawshank Redemtion, and Batman Begins I will be all over those. I am REALLY trying not just to make my BD collection a collection of movies, but more of a collection of movies I will watch many more times. My standard dvd collection got a bit too muddled up with crap I never watched more than once. Not a great way to spend money.

09-15-2007, 01:50 AM	#18
HK-48 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	The only Warner titles I want are Harry Potter, and I don't want to waste $30 on a movie I will only watch once and might not even care about. But I will do my part by purchasing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on Blu-Ray and MAYBE the Entire Boxset. So there, I am giving Warner $150.

09-15-2007, 01:57 AM	#19
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	Not to knock on anyone, but I buy a BD I want to see over and over regardless of the studio. I just don't like the fact that we get a crappy transfer due to hd dud's format. I'd get more Warner titles if it wasn't for the VC-1 encode and standard DD audio.

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