WSJ.com says "Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: a Solution Abroad"

[Grisle]

Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: a Solution Abroad

"Some studios point out that the overseas rights for many of these movies were negotiated years before Blu-ray and HD DVD existed. The situation is part of "making movies in the 21st century," says a spokesman for Fox, who adds the studio remains firmly in the Blu-ray camp. "These movies are co-productions or domestic-distribution deals only, and, as a result, we do not have distribution rights in all of the foreign territories," says a spokesman for Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Disney's DVD arm. "As you know, this is very common in our industry."

Do you think we'll see less overseas rights to opposing studios if this format war continues for awhile?