Hollywood Reporter/NHK Japan: "Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say" - Blu-ray Forum

ACD · 02-14-2008, 11:06 PM

From Hollywood Reporter: Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say

The complete end to the war looks like it's coming soon.

w_tanoto · 02-14-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ACD

From Hollywood Reporter: Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say

The complete end to the war looks like it's coming soon.

reading it now. i suspect it's a rumour.

Blu Titan · 02-14-2008, 11:10 PM

Reading t he article, there is a lot of credence to the story. I am sure that retailers are aware of Toshiba's intentions and that is why we are seen all of the pro Blu-ray announcements. The Hollywood Reporter is a CREDIBLE website.

johnno1986 · 02-14-2008, 11:12 PM

I hope this is true. Would be about time Toshiba dropped HD DVD and went Blu-ray.

Slckevin · 02-14-2008, 11:14 PM

now that is a nail in the coffin, or a bolt, or a nuke. Damn I sure wish this is true.

w_tanoto · 02-14-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Slckevin

now that is a nail in the coffin, or a bolt, or a nuke. Damn I sure wish this is true.

don't forget the glue....

kolasi · 02-15-2008, 12:47 AM

hm. hope its true.

clownface · 02-15-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

Reading it now. I suspect it's a rumor.

Me Too!

w_tanoto · 02-15-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by clownface

Me Too!

not anymore, I trusted the rumour now...

I thought some random person just made the rumour. I trust HMM

mightypen · 02-14-2008, 11:08 PM

a rare victory for common sense.

if true...

Slapper · 02-14-2008, 11:11 PM

Looks like the Nielsens for the week are in that article. 81/19

w_tanoto · 02-14-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Slapper

Looks like the Nielsens for the week are in that article. 81/19

I hope you're right

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Software sales have declined as well. The latest Nielsen VideoScan First Alert sales data show the top-selling Blu-ray Disc title for the week, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's "Across the Universe," sold more than three times as many copies the week ending Feb. 10 as the top HD DVD seller, Universal Studios Home Entertainment's "Elizabeth: The Golden Age." Blu-ray Disc titles also accounted for 81% of all high-def disc sales for the week, with HD DVD at just 19%.

JasonR · 02-14-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

I hope you're right

So, is Adam just throwing it by 1 percent just to make it not so obvious?

PS3Maniac · 02-14-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Slapper

Looks like the Nielsens for the week are in that article. 81/19

Beat me to it, was just about to post. Looks like Across the Universe was top Blu and Elizabeth:TGA was top HD, too.

The Don · 02-14-2008, 11:14 PM

wow I finally called Neilsen numbers correct!

Blu Titan · 02-14-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Don

wow I finally called Neilsen numbers correct!

Good Job, it is not easy to nail it! Anyways...it looks like the Nielsen comparision between Blu-ray and HD DVD are a thing of the past.

ACD · 02-14-2008, 11:27 PM

I think it would be hilarious if Toshiba went Blu-ray before Universal and Paramount did.

Slapper · 02-14-2008, 11:14 PM

My guess for the week was 81/19 too!

NutsAboutPS3 · 02-14-2008, 11:17 PM

Okay, it's a rumour, but it sounds like it's pretty credible. It really is just a matter of time, our insiders have already said all we need is patience.

Phane · 02-14-2008, 11:15 PM

It'd be nice if this finally happened... I'd almost be sad to have no FUD to read and laugh at... although I'm actually fairly sure that there will still be HD-DVD FUD even after Toshiba pulls the plug.

02-14-2008, 11:06 PM	#1
ACD Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:324	Hollywood Reporter/NHK Japan: "Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say" From Hollywood Reporter: Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say The complete end to the war looks like it's coming soon.

02-14-2008, 11:12 PM	#4
johnno1986 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Blu-ray collection:478	Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say I hope this is true. Would be about time Toshiba dropped HD DVD and went Blu-ray.

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02-14-2008, 11:10 PM	#3
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	Reading t he article, there is a lot of credence to the story. I am sure that retailers are aware of Toshiba's intentions and that is why we are seen all of the pro Blu-ray announcements. The Hollywood Reporter is a CREDIBLE website.

02-14-2008, 11:14 PM	#5
Slckevin Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Clearfield, UT Blu-ray collection:42	now that is a nail in the coffin, or a bolt, or a nuke. Damn I sure wish this is true.

02-15-2008, 12:47 AM	#7
kolasi Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:connecticut	hm. hope its true.

02-14-2008, 11:08 PM	#10
mightypen Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:46	a rare victory for common sense. if true...

02-14-2008, 11:11 PM	#11
Slapper Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:I live in a pineapple under the sea... Blu-ray collection:277	Looks like the Nielsens for the week are in that article. 81/19

02-14-2008, 11:14 PM	#15
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	wow I finally called Neilsen numbers correct!

02-14-2008, 11:27 PM	#17
ACD Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:324	I think it would be hilarious if Toshiba went Blu-ray before Universal and Paramount did.

02-14-2008, 11:17 PM	#19
NutsAboutPS3 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray reviews:1	Okay, it's a rumour, but it sounds like it's pretty credible. It really is just a matter of time, our insiders have already said all we need is patience.

02-14-2008, 11:15 PM	#20
Phane Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Rochester, MN	It'd be nice if this finally happened... I'd almost be sad to have no FUD to read and laugh at... although I'm actually fairly sure that there will still be HD-DVD FUD even after Toshiba pulls the plug.

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