BD is winning in Warner sales! - Blu-ray Forum

Beta-guy · 12-06-2007, 08:39 AM

http://www.blu-crew.com/WarnerWars.php

"Out of the 94 Warner titles tracked at Amazon, currently 78 titles rank higher on Blu-ray Disc and 16 rank higher on HD DVD."

w_tanoto · 12-06-2007, 08:53 AM

now you all need to work on the titles HD DVD is winning. I've helped with polar express (hey, the difference is not significant)

GregBlu5 · 12-06-2007, 09:32 AM

I've bought seven of those DUD-leading titles, including Nip/Tuck, Smallville, and PE, as well as Blazing Saddles, A Room With A view, Omega Man. Still, it's rather obvious that red is getting swamped, big time.

-Greg

Beta-guy · 12-06-2007, 09:39 AM

I know it's hard to answer this question without a bias but do you guys view this is Warner getting rid of stock before going HD-DVD exclusive (I've heard people say that) or is the the final proof that Warner has chosen blu? I suppose a third option would be it just means that you buy 1 you get 1 free...

richard lichtenfelt · 12-06-2007, 09:43 AM

Probably just trying to compete with all of the standard dvd sales this holiday season. I've seen some new release dvds listed at about $5 at the major electronics retailers recently.
If they were going hd dvd exclusive then their blu-rays would actually increase in value.

w_tanoto · 12-06-2007, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta-guy

I know it's hard to answer this question without a bias but do you guys view this is Warner getting rid of stock before going HD-DVD exclusive (I've heard people say that) or is the the final proof that Warner has chosen blu? I suppose a third option would be it just means that you buy 1 you get 1 free...

getting rid of the stock? I think it's only amazon doing it. no other

Cplhicks · 12-06-2007, 09:47 AM

I think it's nothing but a buy one get one. They've done HD-DVD sales in the past too. Most (all?) of the other studios have had sales. It's a good way to clear out titles that aren't selling as well and at the same time increase interest. I think it means nothing but that. By the "they're clearing out stock" logic, that would mean Sony and Disney were switching very soon, given the number of sales they've had.

quexos · 12-06-2007, 09:48 AM

Wish there were Bogo sales over here in Belgium.
We need incentives to push HD to the main market

Viiincent · 12-06-2007, 10:29 AM

ive already bought License To Wed, The Reaping, and The Shining.. the only one i might buy is Polar Express

cakefoo · 12-06-2007, 12:07 PM

Hey all, let me introduce myself real quick- I'm 24, from MI, USA, I like walks on the beach etc etc jk...

Anyways, I just wanted to correct this-

I recently compared Amazon's bestsellers and the Nielsen top 10, and they were extremely different.

Neilsen week ending Nov 25th
Live Free or Die Hard
Open Season
Spiderman 3
Ratatouille
Shrek
Transformers
Hairspray
Ocean's 13
The Santa Clause 3
300

Amazon Bestsellers Tuesday, November 20th:
Planet Earth
Die Hard Collection
Live Free or Die Hard
The Departed
Ratatouille
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Planet Earth
Shooter
Bourne Trilogy
Top Gun

Most notable is that Planet Earth has been #1 @ Amazon for what seems like an eternity, and has been very high up, ranking in the top 30 or better in the entire DVD category. Regardless of its high position on Amazon, it's nowhere to be found in the Nielsen top 10. To me that's a huge sign that Amazon ranks sometimes mean absolutely nothing at all.

It's good for Warner Blu though.. check out what's 8th and 10th in the Nielsens...

GregBlu5 · 12-06-2007, 12:10 PM

The biggest thing is that amazon's list constantly changes and also includes pre-orders. Nielsen's are sales/shipments from a specific week.

Welcome to the Forum!

-Greg

Rustmonsteru · 12-06-2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta-guy

I know it's hard to answer this question without a bias but do you guys view this is Warner getting rid of stock before going HD-DVD exclusive (I've heard people say that) or is the the final proof that Warner has chosen blu? I suppose a third option would be it just means that you buy 1 you get 1 free...

It's just a sale to move product like any other during the Christmas sales season. I wouldn't read anything into it.

Thundercrash07 · 12-06-2007, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta-guy

http://www.blu-crew.com/WarnerWars.php

"Out of the 94 Warner titles tracked at Amazon, currently 78 titles rank higher on Blu-ray Disc and 16 rank higher on HD DVD."

That is still 16 too much.

OokieSpookie · 12-06-2007, 02:38 PM

It is Amazon....why do people persist on getting giddy and stupid over amazon numbers when it has been shown over and over and over not to mean anything.
Blu people love to say "it's only amazon" when hd-dvd backers use amazon numbers but then run to make threads over the same numbers when they go the other way.

CptGreedle · 12-06-2007, 02:46 PM

If this does not help convince WB that Blu-ray is winning than what will?
72% dominance? Oh we have that too.

GregBlu5 · 12-06-2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

It is Amazon....why do people persist on getting giddy and stupid over amazon numbers when it has been shown over and over and over not to mean anything.
Blu people love to say "it's only amazon" when hd-dvd backers use amazon numbers but then run to make threads over the same numbers when they go the other way.

There's a war on!

All's fair in love, war, and format infighting!

-Greg

stockstar1138 · 12-06-2007, 02:55 PM

this has increased quite a bit since that last time i say, it used to be about 60ish for blu-ray and 20ish for DUD.

stockstar1138 · 12-06-2007, 02:55 PM

besides PE, there is hardly anything close to making an impact that they are winning.

The Don · 12-06-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_tanoto

now you all need to work on the titles HD DVD is winning. I've helped with polar express (hey, the difference is not significant)

that should take about 5 or 6 of us...

no big deal..

The Don · 12-06-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thundercrash07

That is still 16 too much.

I'd give them 5 or 6 respectively...I mean they have V and BB along with the Matrix trilogy...

but any more than 6 is just crazy talk...

12-06-2007, 09:43 AM	#5
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Probably just trying to compete with all of the standard dvd sales this holiday season. I've seen some new release dvds listed at about $5 at the major electronics retailers recently. If they were going hd dvd exclusive then their blu-rays would actually increase in value. Last edited by richard lichtenfelt; 12-06-2007 at 09:49 AM.

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12-06-2007, 08:39 AM	#1
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	BD is winning in Warner sales! http://www.blu-crew.com/WarnerWars.php "Out of the 94 Warner titles tracked at Amazon, currently 78 titles rank higher on Blu-ray Disc and 16 rank higher on HD DVD."

12-06-2007, 08:53 AM	#2
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	now you all need to work on the titles HD DVD is winning. I've helped with polar express (hey, the difference is not significant)

12-06-2007, 09:32 AM	#3
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	I've bought seven of those DUD-leading titles, including Nip/Tuck, Smallville, and PE, as well as Blazing Saddles, A Room With A view, Omega Man. Still, it's rather obvious that red is getting swamped, big time. -Greg

12-06-2007, 09:39 AM	#4
Beta-guy Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:1	I know it's hard to answer this question without a bias but do you guys view this is Warner getting rid of stock before going HD-DVD exclusive (I've heard people say that) or is the the final proof that Warner has chosen blu? I suppose a third option would be it just means that you buy 1 you get 1 free...

12-06-2007, 09:47 AM	#7
Cplhicks Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:1996 DVD collection:798 MA collection:457 Digital collection:581 iTunes collection:668 Prime collection:446 Trading Score:31	I think it's nothing but a buy one get one. They've done HD-DVD sales in the past too. Most (all?) of the other studios have had sales. It's a good way to clear out titles that aren't selling as well and at the same time increase interest. I think it means nothing but that. By the "they're clearing out stock" logic, that would mean Sony and Disney were switching very soon, given the number of sales they've had.

12-06-2007, 09:48 AM	#8
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	Wish there were Bogo sales over here in Belgium. We need incentives to push HD to the main market

12-06-2007, 10:29 AM	#9
Viiincent Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1706 DVD collection:1304 iTunes collection:16 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:1	ive already bought License To Wed, The Reaping, and The Shining.. the only one i might buy is Polar Express

12-06-2007, 12:07 PM	#10
cakefoo Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	Hey all, let me introduce myself real quick- I'm 24, from MI, USA, I like walks on the beach etc etc jk... Anyways, I just wanted to correct this- I recently compared Amazon's bestsellers and the Nielsen top 10, and they were extremely different. Neilsen week ending Nov 25th Live Free or Die Hard Open Season Spiderman 3 Ratatouille Shrek Transformers Hairspray Ocean's 13 The Santa Clause 3 300 Amazon Bestsellers Tuesday, November 20th: Planet Earth Die Hard Collection Live Free or Die Hard The Departed Ratatouille Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Planet Earth Shooter Bourne Trilogy Top Gun Most notable is that Planet Earth has been #1 @ Amazon for what seems like an eternity, and has been very high up, ranking in the top 30 or better in the entire DVD category. Regardless of its high position on Amazon, it's nowhere to be found in the Nielsen top 10. To me that's a huge sign that Amazon ranks sometimes mean absolutely nothing at all. It's good for Warner Blu though.. check out what's 8th and 10th in the Nielsens...

12-06-2007, 12:10 PM	#11
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	The biggest thing is that amazon's list constantly changes and also includes pre-orders. Nielsen's are sales/shipments from a specific week. Welcome to the Forum! -Greg

12-06-2007, 02:38 PM	#14
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	It is Amazon....why do people persist on getting giddy and stupid over amazon numbers when it has been shown over and over and over not to mean anything. Blu people love to say "it's only amazon" when hd-dvd backers use amazon numbers but then run to make threads over the same numbers when they go the other way.

12-06-2007, 02:46 PM	#15
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	If this does not help convince WB that Blu-ray is winning than what will? 72% dominance? Oh we have that too.

12-06-2007, 02:55 PM	#17
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	this has increased quite a bit since that last time i say, it used to be about 60ish for blu-ray and 20ish for DUD.

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