Best Buy "supports" Blu-ray? - Blu-ray Forum

tabbyjt · 10-22-2007, 04:20 AM

I work at best buy and i noticed this week that we expanded blu ray and i asked the media supervisor why? Her response was that blu ray is supported by more movie studios. I asked does that mean best buy supports blu ray? she did not answer and repeated the same answer.
Hmmmm makes one think.

Copywriter · 10-22-2007, 04:42 AM

I wouldn't say "more studios." I'd say "better studios." Let's be honest. BLU has three major movie players--Disney (the greatest force known to man), Fox and Sony.

Mix in WB for fun.

tabbyjt · 10-22-2007, 04:45 AM

lets not forget lionsgate and starz

Redrox · 10-22-2007, 04:49 AM

And MGM, well that is already way more then the two studios that support HD-DUD

Copywriter · 10-22-2007, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tabbyjt

lets not forget lionsgate and starz

Right. There are more, but the fact is that this format could survive on Sony, Fox and Disney whereas HD DVD could not with Universal and Paramount.

So WB, lionsgate, et al are simply icing on a delicious cake.

If WB could be bought, the "game" would be at an end. HD DVD without WB titles would be like a wasteland.

Maxell · 10-22-2007, 05:02 AM

What sells better gets more shelf space and more incoming product.

tabbyjt · 10-22-2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Redrox

And MGM, well that is already way more then the two studios that support HD-DUD

MGM is owned by disney so it doesnt really count

yankeedawg21 · 10-22-2007, 05:37 AM

ialso work at best buy and tonight when i was leaving work the projects team came in and are greatly expanding our blu ray section

BStecke · 10-22-2007, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tabbyjt

MGM is owned by disney so it doesnt really count

MGM is owned by Sony.

fronn · 10-22-2007, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tabbyjt

MGM is owned by disney so it doesnt really count

MGM is owned by a group of investors (Sony has a rather large share and has the most influence, from what I've heard, since it is the only company in the group with a successful movie studio). Sony distributes the co-produced movies while Fox distributes the rest.

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Originally Posted by BStecke

MGM is owned by Sony.

Not quite (read above).

slickkeng · 10-22-2007, 06:37 AM

What about Miramax?

kamiller42 · 10-22-2007, 06:39 AM

Best Buy and Blockbuster like Blu-ray because Blu goes well with their blue themed stores.

Vonscoot · 10-22-2007, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxell

What sells better gets more shelf space and more incoming product.

Indeed. WM does the same.

tabbyjt · 10-22-2007, 06:48 AM

my fault i couldnt remember if sony was the biggest owner of MGM or if disney still was

Manco · 10-22-2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by slickkeng

What about Miramax?

Disney/Buena Vista thru 2005. Now I think it's Weinstien (or something like that).

B-Runner · 10-22-2007, 06:54 AM

i'll have to check out my best buy and see if they upgraded as well

Beta-guy · 10-22-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Manco

Disney/Buena Vista thru 2005. Now I think it's Weinstien (or something like that).

when I went to Futureshop during the BOGOF sale, I was told they were doing that only for disney titles, but I got 2 miramax titles as they were mixed it so I can only assume they are Disney.

kylejrichard · 10-22-2007, 11:22 AM

Like many others in this thread, I work at BB, too. I've noticed for a while that the sections have been expanding, but even when the shelf space was even between the 2 formats, there were no less than 3 additional locations in my store (Harvey, LA) where you could find anywhere from 8 to 40 BD titles. That kind of flooding makes it easier to convince nervous customers to invest in BD (I work in HT and have recommended BD from the beginning).

Also, I noticed early last week (sorry for not mentioning it earlier, but I couldn't) that this week's ad features the Kubrick movies in HD, but the BDs almost completely cover the HD-DVDs. All that shows is the top portion of the red box. Seems symbolic somehow...

CJS234 · 10-22-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kylejrichard

Also, I noticed early last week (sorry for not mentioning it earlier, but I couldn't) that this week's ad features the Kubrick movies in HD, but the BDs almost completely cover the HD-DVDs. All that shows is the top portion of the red box. Seems symbolic somehow...

ROFL! I noticed that too. It made me laugh.....a lot!

cawgijoe · 10-22-2007, 11:57 AM

Blu-Ray is also outselling HD-DVD by a factor of at least 2 to 1, so at the retail level it makes sense to expand to make room for the bigger seller.

10-22-2007, 04:20 AM	#1
tabbyjt Member Member since:Sep 2007	Best Buy "supports" Blu-ray? I work at best buy and i noticed this week that we expanded blu ray and i asked the media supervisor why? Her response was that blu ray is supported by more movie studios. I asked does that mean best buy supports blu ray? she did not answer and repeated the same answer. Hmmmm makes one think.

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10-22-2007, 04:42 AM	#2
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	I wouldn't say "more studios." I'd say "better studios." Let's be honest. BLU has three major movie players--Disney (the greatest force known to man), Fox and Sony. Mix in WB for fun.

10-22-2007, 04:45 AM	#3
tabbyjt Member Member since:Sep 2007	lets not forget lionsgate and starz

10-22-2007, 04:49 AM	#4
Redrox Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Denver, Colorado	And MGM, well that is already way more then the two studios that support HD-DUD

10-22-2007, 05:02 AM	#6
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	What sells better gets more shelf space and more incoming product.

10-22-2007, 05:37 AM	#8
yankeedawg21 Member Member since:Feb 2007	ialso work at best buy and tonight when i was leaving work the projects team came in and are greatly expanding our blu ray section

10-22-2007, 06:37 AM	#11
slickkeng Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:16	What about Miramax?

10-22-2007, 06:39 AM	#12
kamiller42 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Best Buy and Blockbuster like Blu-ray because Blu goes well with their blue themed stores.

10-22-2007, 06:48 AM	#14
tabbyjt Member Member since:Sep 2007	my fault i couldnt remember if sony was the biggest owner of MGM or if disney still was

10-22-2007, 06:54 AM	#16
B-Runner Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:TX Blu-ray collection:84	i'll have to check out my best buy and see if they upgraded as well

10-22-2007, 11:22 AM	#18
kylejrichard Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:6	Like many others in this thread, I work at BB, too. I've noticed for a while that the sections have been expanding, but even when the shelf space was even between the 2 formats, there were no less than 3 additional locations in my store (Harvey, LA) where you could find anywhere from 8 to 40 BD titles. That kind of flooding makes it easier to convince nervous customers to invest in BD (I work in HT and have recommended BD from the beginning). Also, I noticed early last week (sorry for not mentioning it earlier, but I couldn't) that this week's ad features the Kubrick movies in HD, but the BDs almost completely cover the HD-DVDs. All that shows is the top portion of the red box. Seems symbolic somehow...

10-22-2007, 11:57 AM	#20
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	Blu-Ray is also outselling HD-DVD by a factor of at least 2 to 1, so at the retail level it makes sense to expand to make room for the bigger seller.

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