The final assault, or onslaught. - Blu-ray Forum

Kristin Simard · 11-02-2007, 01:52 AM

Today tells us

that the HD DVD industries have taken the Transformer loss to Blu very seriously. Todays blitz on CNBC, amazon.com, the Wal-mart & K mart thing... shows that the final battle is coming. This Christmas sales will likely determine the outcome of the format war. They are giving it their best last push. It's the Battle of the Buldge for High Def.

I would laugh if, because the deceitful CNBC article, Warner announced tomorrow that it will go Blu exclusive

but I'm not counting on it.

I am convinced that between now and Christmas, it is important to buy as many Blu-ray discs and even players, as you possibly can.

Petra_Kalbrain · 11-02-2007, 01:57 AM

"We Are With You Sire! ...for Glory! ...for freedom! ...to the death!"

atomik kinder · 11-02-2007, 02:00 AM

More like a last desperate attempt to survive.

Sy- · 11-02-2007, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristin Simard

I would laugh if, because the deceitful CNBC article, Warner announced tomorrow that it will go Blu exclusive.

Yea..... that wasn't an "article". Rather, it was some misinformed dolt's blog post.

HK-48 · 11-02-2007, 02:11 AM

That crap NBC news is going to run tomorrow is going to be full of FUD. At least if it is full of FUD, then ABC and Fox will just put up a bunch of Blu-Ray propaganda on their news.

mdm1699 · 11-02-2007, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristin Simard

Today tells us

that the HD DVD industries have taken the Transformer loss to Blu very seriously. Todays blitz on CNBC, amazon.com, the Wal-mart & K mart thing... shows that the final battle is coming. This Christmas sales will likely determine the outcome of the format war. They are giving it their best last push. It's the Battle of the Buldge for High Def.

I would laugh if, because the deceitful CNBC article, Warner announced tomorrow that it will go Blu exclusive

but I'm not counting on it.

I am convinced that between now and Christmas, it is important to buy as many Blu-ray discs and even players, as you possibly can.

They have killed their market for HD-DVD players over $99.

sj001 · 11-02-2007, 02:13 AM

Nah, the Transformers loss was huge loss of morale for HD-DVD, the final battle for 4th quarter should be cake for BD, "we have the tools, and the talent, it's Miller Time!"

FUD & Firesales are not going to get them anyplace, the BDA has setup the infrastructure of something that Microshiba will never be able to tear down.

Brain Sturgeon · 11-02-2007, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristin Simard

It's the Battle of the Buldge for High Def.

To Toshiba and Microsoft. NUTS!. BDA.

so n so · 11-02-2007, 02:18 AM

What's New
By Henning Molbaek
FIRST ONLINE Nov 1, 2007

Speculation started when Warner Bros.' VP of HD Media, Dan Silverberg, hinted that the studio was evaluating its stand on being HD neutral in the format war. It led many to believe that the studio would choose sides.

However, WB spokesman Jim Noogan talked with Video Business Online yesterday and confirmed that they would stay neutral.

He said that the company always evaluated its business models and also did this with HD support, and that he believed the fourth quarter would be important for both sides. The result will be another piece of information on where things are going, but for now the studio will support both HD DVD and Blu-ray.

http://www.dvdtown.com/news/warner-b...eutrality/4876

so n so · 11-02-2007, 02:20 AM

I must admit... HD DVD is going hard

Will see how/if Blu reponds

dpomp · 11-02-2007, 02:23 AM

I think it's pretty pathetic how after all the losses they've had this year, toshiba still insists that they're still 'in the race'.

give me a break this war was over the day transformers came out. Get over it Toshiba! stop prolonging the inevitable!

UltimateFighter · 11-02-2007, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

"We Are With You Sire! ...for Glory! ...for freedom! ...to the death!"

God I LOVE that movie

corduroygt · 11-02-2007, 02:55 AM

I hope HD DVD blows up in a big way in Toshiba's hands, causing them to lose massive amounts of money, and massive layoffs.

Watch the Death Star contractors argument in Clerks, to see why I don't care about Toshiba-employed people, and want everything bad happen to them.

bkbluray · 11-02-2007, 02:59 AM

This is definitely a desperation move... There's no way they're not losing at least $100 with each player they sell. Plus, like other people said, the people who are cheap enough for HD-DVD players to hit that price point probably aren't going to buy any $30 movies. Toshiba isn't going to have any sales on movies anytime soon because they're losing enough money as it is.

Banjo · 11-02-2007, 03:00 AM

I was just on The Office website which is owned by NBC Universal...

Believe it or not, right on the website was an ad for Spider-Man on Blu-ray Disc.

Banjo · 11-02-2007, 03:09 AM

11-02-2007, 01:52 AM	#1
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	The final assault, or onslaught. Today tells us that the HD DVD industries have taken the Transformer loss to Blu very seriously. Todays blitz on CNBC, amazon.com, the Wal-mart & K mart thing... shows that the final battle is coming. This Christmas sales will likely determine the outcome of the format war. They are giving it their best last push. It's the Battle of the Buldge for High Def. I would laugh if, because the deceitful CNBC article, Warner announced tomorrow that it will go Blu exclusive but I'm not counting on it. I am convinced that between now and Christmas, it is important to buy as many Blu-ray discs and even players, as you possibly can.

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11-02-2007, 01:57 AM	#2
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	"We Are With You Sire! ...for Glory! ...for freedom! ...to the death!"

11-02-2007, 02:00 AM	#3
atomik kinder Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Omaha NE 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	More like a last desperate attempt to survive.

11-02-2007, 02:11 AM	#5
HK-48 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	That crap NBC news is going to run tomorrow is going to be full of FUD. At least if it is full of FUD, then ABC and Fox will just put up a bunch of Blu-Ray propaganda on their news.

11-02-2007, 02:13 AM	#7
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Nah, the Transformers loss was huge loss of morale for HD-DVD, the final battle for 4th quarter should be cake for BD, "we have the tools, and the talent, it's Miller Time!" FUD & Firesales are not going to get them anyplace, the BDA has setup the infrastructure of something that Microshiba will never be able to tear down.

11-02-2007, 02:18 AM	#9
so n so Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Ann Arbor, MI	What's New By Henning Molbaek FIRST ONLINE Nov 1, 2007 Speculation started when Warner Bros.' VP of HD Media, Dan Silverberg, hinted that the studio was evaluating its stand on being HD neutral in the format war. It led many to believe that the studio would choose sides. However, WB spokesman Jim Noogan talked with Video Business Online yesterday and confirmed that they would stay neutral. He said that the company always evaluated its business models and also did this with HD support, and that he believed the fourth quarter would be important for both sides. The result will be another piece of information on where things are going, but for now the studio will support both HD DVD and Blu-ray. http://www.dvdtown.com/news/warner-b...eutrality/4876

11-02-2007, 02:20 AM	#10
so n so Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Ann Arbor, MI	I must admit... HD DVD is going hard Will see how/if Blu reponds

11-02-2007, 02:23 AM	#11
dpomp ₯ Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas PSN: dpomp131 Blu-ray collection:231 Trading Score:19	I think it's pretty pathetic how after all the losses they've had this year, toshiba still insists that they're still 'in the race'. give me a break this war was over the day transformers came out. Get over it Toshiba! stop prolonging the inevitable!

11-02-2007, 02:55 AM	#13
corduroygt Member Member since:Oct 2007	I hope HD DVD blows up in a big way in Toshiba's hands, causing them to lose massive amounts of money, and massive layoffs. Watch the Death Star contractors argument in Clerks, to see why I don't care about Toshiba-employed people, and want everything bad happen to them.

11-02-2007, 02:59 AM	#14
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	This is definitely a desperation move... There's no way they're not losing at least $100 with each player they sell. Plus, like other people said, the people who are cheap enough for HD-DVD players to hit that price point probably aren't going to buy any $30 movies. Toshiba isn't going to have any sales on movies anytime soon because they're losing enough money as it is.

11-02-2007, 03:00 AM	#15
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	I was just on The Office website which is owned by NBC Universal... Believe it or not, right on the website was an ad for Spider-Man on Blu-ray Disc.

11-02-2007, 03:09 AM	#16
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143

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