What's happening at the brick and mortar stores regarding HD DVD sales? - Blu-ray Forum

Marcusarilius · 02-09-2008, 01:04 AM

If you work at any brick and morter that deals in selling HD DVDs, and HD DVD players, I would really like your input on what you are currently seeing as far as returned HD DVD players, HD DVD player Sales and the status of HD DVD movie sales.

And to the regular Joes like me, what have you seen out there in this regard?

Thank you in advance.

bmr76 · 02-09-2008, 01:51 AM

well at our store (high end version of sears) duds have not sold at all the whole year. The recent price cut on duds, one did sell, and we informed the guy of the situation and he already was aware. He bought if for upconversion only. We still currently carry the a3 and according to corporate this will not be discontinued anytime soon

and is considered a current competitive format.

Blu-Beard · 02-09-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

If you work at any brick and morter that deals in selling HD DVDs, and HD DVD players.

So what you're saying is HD-DVD is somehow involved with the Freemasons? Count me out of this war

Zyclone · 02-09-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Beard

So what you're saying is HD-DVD is somehow involved with the Freemasons? Count me out of this war

LOL well played sir

MerrickG · 02-11-2008, 12:41 AM

Hello all,

It is now well known that Warner chose bluray because they wanted to end the format war, but they have to keep releasing HD-DVD films until the end of May.
To encourage customers to buy the bluray version they imposed a 3 week delay for the HD-DVD version.

My question to you is:
Do you think that Warner is hoping that this delay will encourage retailers to not even bother ordering the HD-DVD version, effectively making them bluray exclusive before June.

Or do you think they are just trying to encourage people to buy the bluray version, but are hoping to make a few HD-DVD bucks on the side.
.

Share your thoughts.

Anthony P · 02-11-2008, 01:20 AM

my guess is that they are in contract to HD DVD until mid year. So it is all about fulfilling their obligation. I think they most likely will replicate less and retailers will buy less.

tron3 · 02-11-2008, 01:20 AM

Hope has nothing to do with it. They made their decision. They are sticking by it, and expect the numbers to be lower than usual.

Lower sales numbers doesn't justify their decision, it was inevitable. But I am sure plenty of Warner employee's are proud to be part of the final blow to HD DVD.

I've grown impatient and just want them to go already, but patience. By year's end, it will be over.

Blu Titan · 02-11-2008, 01:24 AM

The demand for Warner HD DVD titles after the 21 day wait is going to be minimal. Most people want to watch the movie in the first week of release.

Tizflizz · 02-11-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueNeon

The demand for Warner HD DVD titles after the 21 day wait is going to be minimal. Most people want to watch the movie in the first week of release.

I agree,the delay is a good way to promote the Blu-ray brand over the Hd. I love this move by Warner.

OokieSpookie · 02-11-2008, 02:12 AM

If they are bothering to spend the money to press them you can rest assured that they want them sold.

MOONPHASE · 02-11-2008, 10:36 AM

I was looking at Highdefdigest.com and it shows the Led Zeppelin Song Remains the Same Blu-Ray and Hd-Dvd are coming out the same day. Also why does Hd-Dvd have 8 titles coming that same week and Blu-Ray only has 6?

Scrapanatchi · 02-11-2008, 11:40 AM

Can't they remove the pro-hd dvd links on the homepage? plz

if i click a movie i want it goes to the hd dvd version

MOONPHASE · 02-11-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

If they are bothering to spend the money to press them you can rest assured that they want them sold.

well they want to make some extra cash until may 31st

groovyone · 02-11-2008, 12:52 PM

Zeppelin was supposed to be released months ago and they pulled it, so those were already in work to be released together. As for the 8 to 6, How many of those 8 are Universal and Paramount?

Blu As Hell · 02-11-2008, 12:58 PM

Only think of it as 4 HD DVDs being release because ONLY 4 of them are major titles. The other ones won't see widespread release in your major stores.

"COOOBRAAA!!!"

upnorthsox · 02-11-2008, 04:34 PM

IMHO Twister will never see the light of an HD-DVD laser nor do I think that Bonnie and Clyde will be distributed unless there are enough orders outstanding to warrant a run(I doubt it). That'd leave Warners' final release to be I Am Legend which'll ship for a March 18th release (I don't believe the 3 week delay anymore and to be honest I'd rather the whole thing be over with asap).

Also, the last confirmed release by Paramount (Universal is Fletch on March 11th) is Sweeney Todd on April 1st which is just 6 weeks from now. How appropo it would/will be for HD DVD's final major release to be a musical about a barber who cuts the heads off his customers. I wonder if there are any fat ladies singing in this movie?

02-09-2008, 01:04 AM	#1
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	What's happening at the brick and mortar stores regarding HD DVD sales? If you work at any brick and morter that deals in selling HD DVDs, and HD DVD players, I would really like your input on what you are currently seeing as far as returned HD DVD players, HD DVD player Sales and the status of HD DVD movie sales. And to the regular Joes like me, what have you seen out there in this regard? Thank you in advance.

02-11-2008, 12:41 AM	#5
MerrickG Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:College Station, TX Blu-ray reviews:2	Do you think Warner is hoping retailers won't order the HD DVD versions? Hello all, It is now well known that Warner chose bluray because they wanted to end the format war, but they have to keep releasing HD-DVD films until the end of May. To encourage customers to buy the bluray version they imposed a 3 week delay for the HD-DVD version. My question to you is: Do you think that Warner is hoping that this delay will encourage retailers to not even bother ordering the HD-DVD version, effectively making them bluray exclusive before June. Or do you think they are just trying to encourage people to buy the bluray version, but are hoping to make a few HD-DVD bucks on the side. . Share your thoughts.

02-11-2008, 10:36 AM	#11
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	I thought Warner was delaying all of the HD DVD releases 3 weeks? I was looking at Highdefdigest.com and it shows the Led Zeppelin Song Remains the Same Blu-Ray and Hd-Dvd are coming out the same day. Also why does Hd-Dvd have 8 titles coming that same week and Blu-Ray only has 6?

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02-09-2008, 01:51 AM	#2
bmr76 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	well at our store (high end version of sears) duds have not sold at all the whole year. The recent price cut on duds, one did sell, and we informed the guy of the situation and he already was aware. He bought if for upconversion only. We still currently carry the a3 and according to corporate this will not be discontinued anytime soon and is considered a current competitive format.

02-11-2008, 01:20 AM	#6
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	my guess is that they are in contract to HD DVD until mid year. So it is all about fulfilling their obligation. I think they most likely will replicate less and retailers will buy less.

02-11-2008, 01:20 AM	#7
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Hope has nothing to do with it. They made their decision. They are sticking by it, and expect the numbers to be lower than usual. Lower sales numbers doesn't justify their decision, it was inevitable. But I am sure plenty of Warner employee's are proud to be part of the final blow to HD DVD. I've grown impatient and just want them to go already, but patience. By year's end, it will be over.

02-11-2008, 01:24 AM	#8
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	The demand for Warner HD DVD titles after the 21 day wait is going to be minimal. Most people want to watch the movie in the first week of release.

02-11-2008, 02:12 AM	#10
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	If they are bothering to spend the money to press them you can rest assured that they want them sold.

02-11-2008, 11:40 AM	#12
Scrapanatchi Member Member since:Aug 2007	Can't they remove the pro-hd dvd links on the homepage? plz if i click a movie i want it goes to the hd dvd version

02-11-2008, 12:52 PM	#14
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	Zeppelin was supposed to be released months ago and they pulled it, so those were already in work to be released together. As for the 8 to 6, How many of those 8 are Universal and Paramount?

02-11-2008, 12:58 PM	#15
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Only think of it as 4 HD DVDs being release because ONLY 4 of them are major titles. The other ones won't see widespread release in your major stores. "COOOBRAAA!!!"

02-11-2008, 04:34 PM	#16
upnorthsox Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	IMHO Twister will never see the light of an HD-DVD laser nor do I think that Bonnie and Clyde will be distributed unless there are enough orders outstanding to warrant a run(I doubt it). That'd leave Warners' final release to be I Am Legend which'll ship for a March 18th release (I don't believe the 3 week delay anymore and to be honest I'd rather the whole thing be over with asap). Also, the last confirmed release by Paramount (Universal is Fletch on March 11th) is Sweeney Todd on April 1st which is just 6 weeks from now. How appropo it would/will be for HD DVD's final major release to be a musical about a barber who cuts the heads off his customers. I wonder if there are any fat ladies singing in this movie?

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