Times Online: Will Paramount’s switch to Blu-ray spell the end for HD DVD?

[VenomXR8]

Theres a new article outlaying paramounts switch to blu ray support, interesting read http://business.timesonline.co.uk/to...cle3155910.ece

[Zyclone]

off topic but have you hit the 100+ blu ray mark yet mate ?

[sAvAgE69]

Keep up the great work peeps . And yes. it is an interesting read

[VenomXR8]

no unfortunately a few things came up and had a few credit card bills to pay thanks to all the christmas shopping, im currently on 77 blu rays but am going to get a whole bunch of blu rays off amazon very soon, I cant wait for resident evil extinction and to try out the pip just to see how it looks. So I should be up to 100 by the beginning of feb.

[Sanj]

Nice. Looks like this is actually gonna happen pretty soon. I'm gonna bet on this weekend.

[sAvAgE69]

Originally Posted by Sanj

Nice. Looks like this is actually gonna happen pretty soon. I'm gonna bet on this weekend.

I think so I am thinking that Monday will be the announce date .


We all know they want to do the right thing

that is.... Switch to Blu

It does not look like that it was from the same source.

Hey HD-DVD!!!!

GTFO!!!!

[Got2LoveGadgets]

By Scott Snowden in Las Vegas 8th January 2008 22:24 GMT

Hollywood-based Paramount Studios has denied claims that it will be dropping the HD DVD format and returning to Blu-ray Disc.

In an email sent to Bloomberg, Paramount spokeswoman Brenda Ciccone said: "Paramount's current plan is to continue to support the HD DVD format."

The comment was a direct result of speculation that the studio would use a clause allegedly written into its contract with the HD DVD camp that allows it to switch to Blu-ray if Warner Home Video dropped its support of Toshiba's standard. WHV last week did just that.

Meanwhile, another, slightly lesser-known studio has also switched to Blu-ray. Porn label Digital Playground is to adopt Blu-ray exclusively despite initially choosing HD DVD.

It has announced that it will be launching eight titles on the format next month to complement its big-budget HD porn fest Pirates based (very loosely we suspect) on Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean.


Its all starting to get a bit confusing

[Maxell]

No offense to the UK, but I need to see some American media proof!

[GregBlu5]

As many have already pointed out, Paramount will continue to deny it until the moment they announce the switch. Don't worry about what spokespersons say at this stage.

-Greg

[Nooff]

Again, this was from the Times as stated above the article

[sAvAgE69]

From what I have read, yes it is all confusing. Paramount seems that they they will continue to support HD-DVD, I have not read that Blu Ray will be an option, However from the source of where it started it all, there is a possibility, no solid article.

I Suspect that there will be announcement soon about blu ray for possibly for either Jan 2009 (Reasoning, is that not when there contract expires?) or at the end of CES and take advantage of the Clause in their contract

Is this gonna be another 1000+ post thread today?

[canonbomb1987]

i just hope that theu switch before ironman comes out on dvd/blu-ray. that movie is gonna be sick

[Zotar]

Originally Posted by Maxell

No offense to the UK, but I need to see some American media proof!

No disrespect to either the British or Americans, but I need to see some proof from the French media. No one else has the expertise in Surrender that those Cheese-eating, Wine-guzzling, surrender monkeys have

[Mr. Al]

Well, I'm hoping it's true. This war isn't over until the remaining studios come over to the Blu side. It's looking like it's getting closer to reality.

[gand41f]

Well, the Japanese media is still quoting British media.

By the way, did anyone notice the article used the infamous "nail in the coffin" metaphor? I think the analyst reads these forums....

enjoy
gandalf

[johnnyd1]

Good Read !

I say in 3 weeks , HDDUD folds, and the RED ANT's in the nearby forums begin to sing

"IT'S A SMALL WORLD "

[Grisle]

I think the thing I'm least looking forward to about this war being over is that a bunch of those angry HD-DVD supporters may come over here and bug us.

[Grisle]

Originally Posted by Mr. Al

Well, I'm hoping it's true. This war isn't over until the remaining studios come over to the Blu side. It's looking like it's getting closer to reality.

Are you pulling for Blu? I saw that you own 257 HD-DVDs...how are you feeling about these turn of events? I mean no offense...I'm just curious.

[Irrob]

Originally Posted by Grisle

Are you pulling for Blu? I saw that you own 257 HD-DVDs...how are you feeling about these turn of events? I mean no offense...I'm just curious.

Yea, thats quite an investment. Heart must be a bit heavy.

[Mr. Al]

Originally Posted by Irrob

Yea, thats quite an investment. Heart must be a bit heavy.

Originally Posted by Grisle

Are you pulling for Blu? I saw that you own 257 HD-DVDs...how are you feeling about these turn of events? I mean no offense...I'm just curious.

The turn of events suprised me big time. Didn't make me angry or cry like other people. I was an early adopter and knew quite well that there was going to be a loser in the format war. In the end, the one I supported lost. I accept it and move on.

I am more pissed off that I will have to replace my entire dvd collection lol! It took me eight years to build it up though. I have been giving my collection that I have upgraded to my mother, sister and niece. So I guess I didn't waste my money after all.