Could Harry Potter be WB's last HD-DVD stand?

[kaliraver]

I am wondering if Blu-Ray creams the amount of movies sold for the Harry Potters movies that are about to come out, do you think it will be game set match? I think with these movies coming out on both formats it will have a big impact on which way WB goes in 2008. WB did state that they will be watching those sales numbers very closely and with the recent BF week of Blu-Ray dominating it is getting really bleak for HD-DVD. I hope by March of 2008 somebody will make a big move and end this ridiculous war. The PS3 is helping out Blu-Ray in a major way, I personally know 3 people that got PS3's on black Friday for BD's and gaming.

[LordGamer]

The next few sales weeks overall for the formats, plus comparing Harry Potter sales, will probably be big factors for them.

December is going to be key. While I do believe HD DVD sales will increase slightly, I doubt enough to make a significant dent (mind you, BR will increase as well).

[The Don]

too little too late...

[cartier]

It is most probable that the Harry Potter movies will prove to be the proverbial straw. All sales figures indicate that WB sells more Blu-ray versions of their movies than HD-DVD version. If after the initial sales of all the Harry Potter movies, many of which will probably be re-buys, and the numbers hold then WB will probably support only one format. Prolonging the war, they know only hurts them as it slows adoption of any HD format.

[Bullseye]

HP will be important. Its important that BD collectors buy this title even if they don't like the films. Your kids will.

[The Don]

Originally Posted by Bullseye

HP will be important. Its important that BD collectors buy this title even if they don't like the films. Your kids will.

leave me off the list...HP numbers will do just fine without my support...

regardless if I like this series or not...it will sell like hotcakes...I'm just not a fan, but I appreciate the dominance this series will have in Blu over HD-DVD...

[Mote]

Harry's a Pothead and the Sorcerer's stoned.

I'll be picking these up.

[Bullseye]

Originally Posted by The Don

leave me off the list...HP numbers will do just fine without my support...

regardless if I like this series or not...it will sell like hotcakes...I'm just not a fan, but I appreciate the dominance this series will have in Blu over HD-DVD...

Have you no kids I'm sure even your Grandma would love to see them in hi-def.

[mdm1699]

Originally Posted by kaliraver69

I am wondering if Blu-Ray creams the amount of movies sold for the Harry Potters movies that are about to come out, do you think it will be game set match? I think with these movies coming out on both formats it will have a big impact on which way WB goes in 2008. WB did state that they will be watching those sales numbers very closely and with the recent BF week of Blu-Ray dominating it is getting really bleak for HD-DVD. I hope by March of 2008 somebody will make a big move and end this ridiculous war. The PS3 is helping out Blu-Ray in a major way, I personally know 3 people that got PS3's on black Friday for BD's and gaming.

I do not see Warner making a decision anytime soon. The fact that HD-DVD has less titles to choose from is the reason that you should not underestimate them. I now understand the need for a low cost blu player, even at 1080i. It is not just about the people who have neither format. It is about getting the HD-DVD owners to go dual format. Active participation. The BDA needs to target the folks buying HD-DVD software, not maintaining ratios. That is called a stalemate.

[Frode]

HP will be important, yes, but unless there's a much larger sales ratio than we've seen earlier, it alone won't have too much of an impact. Instead it'll just be more sales data for Warner, and have a contributing effect rather than a decisive one.

[yakman]

No. All those PS3 and DUD x-mas gifts new owners won't starting buying movies until 12/26 at the earliest. CES will be too soon after that for measuring that impact.

[mdm1699]

Originally Posted by Frode

HP will be important, yes, but unless there's a much larger sales ratio than we've seen earlier, it alone won't have too much of an impact. Instead it'll just be more sales data for Warner, and have a contributing effect rather than a decisive one.

+1

[monkyman]

On Amazon HD DVD is selling more of the individual copys of all but Chamber of secrets, Blu is winning the box set.

Current rankings

Box Set: Blu #207 Red #327
Order of the pheonix: Blu#325 Red #239
Goblet of fire: Blu #4158 Red #3047
Chamber of secrets: Blu #5648 Red #5775
Prisoner of Azkiban: Blu #5444 Red #3888
Sorcerers stone: Blu #4954 Red #4041

[95pgtproject]

Originally Posted by monkyman

On Amazon HD DVD is selling more of the individual copys of all but Chamber of secrets, Blu is winning the box set.

Current rankings

Box Set: Blu #207 Red #327
Order of the pheonix: Blu#325 Red #239
Goblet of fire: Blu #4158 Red #3047
Chamber of secrets: Blu #5648 Red #5775
Prisoner of Azkiban: Blu #5444 Red #3888
Sorcerers stone: Blu #4954 Red #4041

thats a first hd dud is in the lead of a duel release. It wont last........

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by monkyman

Box Set: Blu #207 Red #327
Order of the pheonix: Blu#325 Red #239

So, basically Blu-ray is getting orders for a 5-disc box set at a better rate than HD DVD is getting orders for a single disc from that set.

That's pretty impressive.

Gary

[sj001]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

So, basically Blu-ray is getting orders for a 5-disc box set at a better rate than HD DVD is getting orders for a single disc from that set.

That's pretty impressive.

Gary

...I think Blu will beat Harry Potter 2 to 1, just like everything else. I think the Order of the Phoenix will be close, like 1.6 to 1, but still in Blu's favor.

[JAGUAR1977]

Originally Posted by monkyman

On Amazon HD DVD is selling more of the individual copys of all but Chamber of secrets, Blu is winning the box set.

Current rankings

Box Set: Blu #207 Red #327
Order of the pheonix: Blu#325 Red #239
Goblet of fire: Blu #4158 Red #3047
Chamber of secrets: Blu #5648 Red #5775
Prisoner of Azkiban: Blu #5444 Red #3888
Sorcerers stone: Blu #4954 Red #4041

Until you start seeing ranks below 100 it really isn't a factor whatsoever.

Of course we also know HD-DVD owners pre-order more than the Blu side, while B & M stores swamp Amazon.

I really believe WB has already chosen a side, but are giving HD-DVD one last chance to convince them to remain dual format.

[Frode]

Originally Posted by JAGUAR1977

I really believe WB has already chosen a side, but are giving HD-DVD one last chance to convince them to remain dual format.

More like, even if they've picked a side they're still not going to give up the source of potential revenue holiday sales would give them. I see little point in speculation however, as all it's going to do is create rumors and FUD. Warner will pick a side eventually, but until that happens we'll just have to hunker down and wait.