Warner manipulating new releases to favor HD DVD? - Blu-ray Forum

Cortiz · 10-24-2007, 05:38 PM

For the last few weeks I have noticed that all of Warner Blu Ray new releases had been delayed or out of stock. This seems to happen to the Blu Ray releases only. A Quick look on Amazon will show that the HD DVD releases are in stock while the BD counterparts, are delayed or out of stock. Something's fishy here......

ESUNintel · 10-24-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cortiz

For the last few weeks I have noticed that all of Warner Blu Ray new releases had been delayed or out of stock. This seems to happen to the Blu Ray releases only. A Quick look on Amazon will show that the HD DVD releases are in stock while the BD counterparts, are delayed or out of stock. Something's fishy here......

I've heard this from many others before; however, I always find the titles I'm looking for on the day they come out at any local Best Buy. They usually have a few copies in stock.

I'm not sure why Warner is getting a bit slow though, and delaying stuff.

tiger roach · 10-24-2007, 05:42 PM

Yeah, they must really hate so many people wanting to buy stuff from them.

Joe Cain · 10-24-2007, 05:42 PM

Warner distribution, along with home delivery from Warner direct, has been screwed up for months now. I don't see anything fishy. What I see is HD-DVDs refusing to fly off the shelves at the same rate as BDs.

BStecke · 10-24-2007, 05:43 PM

The only place I've heard of this problem is Amazon. Every retailer I've gone to has had them in stock.

DetroitSportsFan · 10-24-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cortiz

For the last few weeks I have noticed that all of Warner Blu Ray new releases had been delayed or out of stock. This seems to happen to the Blu Ray releases only. A Quick look on Amazon will show that the HD DVD releases are in stock while the BD counterparts, are delayed or out of stock. Something's fishy here......

My local Best Buy had every new Warner BD in stock yesterday.

Amazon seems to have dropped the ball and didn't anticipate demand for these titles.

stockstar1138 · 10-24-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

The only place I've heard of this problem is Amazon. Every retailer I've gone to has had them in stock.

Warner Home Video is having problems too. I cancelled my order. I'll go pick it up at a B&M and pay a tad of a premium to get the damn thing before xmas.

Mikeesracing · 10-24-2007, 05:47 PM

I would think this is from the production facilities, The ever growing demand for BD is outgrowing the production capacity, This is just my opinion though

BStecke · 10-24-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

Warner Home Video is having problems too. I cancelled my order. I'll go pick it up at a B&M and pay a tad of a premium to get the damn thing before xmas.

Great, I ordered my Harry Potter's from there. Hopefully they get their shit together, I thought they had these problems fixed. Is this in fact the same issue from last month, or just a miscalculation of demand?

stockstar1138 · 10-24-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Great, I ordered my Harry Potter's from there. Hopefully they get their shit together, I thought they had these problems fixed. Is this in fact the same issue from last month, or just a miscalculation of demand?

this is just my theory, but i think they are producing equal ammounts of blu-ray and hd dvd. btw i ordered my HPs off there too, only 80 bucks what a steal, i will be waiting for those, as i refuse to cancel such a good deal.

jmtaylor200 · 10-24-2007, 06:00 PM

I have seen all of the problems that people have been having with Warner so I thought I would post a positive story. I just placed my order on Monday, ordering the new Kubrick films with the 25% off and standard shipping. Just 2 minutes ago, UPS left them on my porch. I thought for sure I would be waiting a while for these since there have been so many people complaining about their shipping. So I guess, just stay positive. They will arrive before you know it.

stockstar1138 · 10-24-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jmtaylor200

I have seen all of the problems that people have been having with Warner so I thought I would post a positive story. I just placed my order on Monday, ordering the new Kubrick films with the 25% off and standard shipping. Just 2 minutes ago, UPS left them on my porch. I thought for sure I would be waiting a while for these since there have been so many people complaining about their shipping. So I guess, just stay positive. They will arrive before you know it.

2001 seems to be the issue and thats the one i want.

Filmmaker85 · 10-24-2007, 06:07 PM

oh shit warner got bought out like paramount.

javabear · 10-24-2007, 06:12 PM

I think it's the problem with Amazon. I go in to my Best buy local store and the new releases seem to be there. Amazon is getting very slow in shipping my blu-ray movies.

AikonEnt · 10-24-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Cain

I don't see anything fishy. What I see is HD-DVDs refusing to fly off the shelves at the same rate as BDs.

Agree, if nobody is buying the things then of course they'll always have stock.

SS316SRV · 10-24-2007, 06:19 PM

Warner is not favoring HD DVD. Stop with the FUD.

Xerious · 10-24-2007, 06:20 PM

FUD it out dude... seriously.

kaliraver · 10-24-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Great, I ordered my Harry Potter's from there. Hopefully they get their shit together, I thought they had these problems fixed. Is this in fact the same issue from last month, or just a miscalculation of demand?

I just got the 3 Kubrick movies this morning that I ordered from them on Sunday. I got to give props to them for such speedy delivery. The only thing is I didn't receive A Christmas Story from them but thats ok with me and I can wait for that title to get shipped to me.

davidPS3 · 10-24-2007, 06:24 PM

I don't think there is anything dark going on. I see their titles out there at retail. Yes, sometimes there is out of stocks, but it is usually because we the consumer are snapping them up. Let's not forget that just a few weeks ago people were all over Fox for delays on some titles, so instead of some titles coming out on tuesday, they were showing up on thursday.

Now, if titles start getting pushed back or cancelled, then we all can start to worry.

WickyWoo · 10-24-2007, 06:25 PM

I will tell you flat out that there is no longer any HD favoritism at WB

10-24-2007, 05:38 PM	#1
Cortiz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Out there, past them trees Trading Score:489	Warner manipulating new releases to favor HD DVD? For the last few weeks I have noticed that all of Warner Blu Ray new releases had been delayed or out of stock. This seems to happen to the Blu Ray releases only. A Quick look on Amazon will show that the HD DVD releases are in stock while the BD counterparts, are delayed or out of stock. Something's fishy here......

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10-24-2007, 05:42 PM	#3
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yeah, they must really hate so many people wanting to buy stuff from them.

10-24-2007, 05:42 PM	#4
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	Warner distribution, along with home delivery from Warner direct, has been screwed up for months now. I don't see anything fishy. What I see is HD-DVDs refusing to fly off the shelves at the same rate as BDs.

10-24-2007, 05:43 PM	#5
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	The only place I've heard of this problem is Amazon. Every retailer I've gone to has had them in stock.

10-24-2007, 05:47 PM	#8
Mikeesracing Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kuwait	I would think this is from the production facilities, The ever growing demand for BD is outgrowing the production capacity, This is just my opinion though

10-24-2007, 06:00 PM	#11
jmtaylor200 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Plainville, CT 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:1053 DVD collection:390	I have seen all of the problems that people have been having with Warner so I thought I would post a positive story. I just placed my order on Monday, ordering the new Kubrick films with the 25% off and standard shipping. Just 2 minutes ago, UPS left them on my porch. I thought for sure I would be waiting a while for these since there have been so many people complaining about their shipping. So I guess, just stay positive. They will arrive before you know it.

10-24-2007, 06:07 PM	#13
Filmmaker85 Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:307	oh shit warner got bought out like paramount.

10-24-2007, 06:12 PM	#14
javabear Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:319	I think it's the problem with Amazon. I go in to my Best buy local store and the new releases seem to be there. Amazon is getting very slow in shipping my blu-ray movies.

10-24-2007, 06:19 PM	#16
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Warner is not favoring HD DVD. Stop with the FUD.

10-24-2007, 06:20 PM	#17
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	FUD it out dude... seriously.

10-24-2007, 06:24 PM	#19
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	I don't think there is anything dark going on. I see their titles out there at retail. Yes, sometimes there is out of stocks, but it is usually because we the consumer are snapping them up. Let's not forget that just a few weeks ago people were all over Fox for delays on some titles, so instead of some titles coming out on tuesday, they were showing up on thursday. Now, if titles start getting pushed back or cancelled, then we all can start to worry.

10-24-2007, 06:25 PM	#20
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	I will tell you flat out that there is no longer any HD favoritism at WB

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