Universal announces 4th Quarter titles (RUMOR) - Blu-ray Forum

Borris · 03-31-2008, 04:19 PM

Old article, but internal memos take awhile to reach all areas under the NBC Uni umbrella...

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UPIE to release first Blu-ray titles in Q3
Source: UPIE

04 March 2008

Following the recent news that Toshiba will discontinue HD DVD and the review of our hi-def strategy, Universal Pictures International Entertainment will release our first Blu-ray titles in Q3.

We are in the process of confirming exact titles and release dates but our Blu-ray strategy will initially be driven by new releases/drafting opportunities.

We are genuinely excited about the growth opportunities that a single hi-def format will bring, and we remain focused on our growth goal of being the leading player in hi-definition across all OpCos.

We have some fantastic opportunities with our Q4 slate, including Hulk, Wanted, Mummy 3 and the entire Mummy franchise, as well as the American Gangster extended edition.

We will stop releasing HD DVD titles in March (titles will vary across OpCos) and the OpCos have been doing a great job of clearing HD DVD stock in preparation for the market transition to Blu-ray.

When we have more details on our Blu-ray release schedule these will be communicated

So we still don't know what Q3 will bring us from Uni's first blu releases, but we now know we'll have Hulk, Wanted, American Gangster, and the entire Mummy franchise on blu in Q4. Looks like this Christmas will be blu...again.

Sorry if this is all old news. I did a search and didn't see anything official regarding this.

Edit: Here's the link to the story, but it is available only on the GE/NBCUni Intranet, so it can only be accessed on computers within the company. So if Josh (or anyone else for that matter) knows anyone within GE/NBCUni they can confirm this link independently: http://nbcu.home.ge.com/portal/site/...ortlet_id=5385

Blu Titan · 03-31-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Borris

Old article, but internal memos take awhile to reach all areas under the NBC Uni umbrella...

So we still don't know what Q3 will bring us from Uni's first blu releases, but we now know we'll have Hulk, Wanted, American Gangster, and the entire Mummy franchise on blu in Q4. Looks like this Christmas will be blu...again.

Sorry if this is all old news. I did a search and didn't see anything official regarding this.

I have not seen this article posted before, but I could be corrected

. Anyways, it is not another April Fools Thread (those are getting OLD).

Borris · 03-31-2008, 04:24 PM

last I checked it ain't april fools day yet.

Memnoch71 · 03-31-2008, 04:29 PM

First I've heard of this, it's always good to get some news of any kind. Those all sound like they could be great titles to have.

mike79 · 03-31-2008, 04:38 PM

I don't know, seems a little odd to me. Why would Universal be excited about the clearing out of HD-DVD's. I would think they would want them to sell, make some of there money back.

NoQuestion · 03-31-2008, 04:39 PM

It doesnt sureprise me that these titles will be coming in Q4. It is a safe bet that all theatrical releases from here on out will have day and date release on blu which is always good. Cant wait to get these!

DetroitSportsFan · 03-31-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NoQuestion

It doesnt sureprise me that these titles will be coming in Q4. It is a safe bet that all theatrical releases from here on out will have day and date release on blu which is always good. Cant wait to get these!

Yeah, not much mystery that Universal's big summer releases will come to Blu in the 4th quarter.

Blu Titan · 03-31-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Borris

last I checked it ain't april fools day yet.

Yeah, I know. However, that has not stopped a couple of our best guys from creating April Fools threads.

NoQuestion · 03-31-2008, 04:46 PM

even if it is an april fools joke. We all know that the hulk, mummy 3, and wanted will make day and date during the holiday shopping season. I asked Bill in his thread if all summer blockbusters will make release and he said expect them all except for maybe some indie stuidos. You can also expect Uni and the other studios to cross promote titles together, so mummy franchise all at once is a given.

The only part that questions me about Uni internal letter is the fact that they dont make mention to any catalog titles(other than american gangster and mummy 1 & 2) already released on the dead format. However, you can expect Bourne series at the bare minimum to see release as well this year.

Beast · 03-31-2008, 05:00 PM

I believe that may be referring to the original craptastic Hulk, not the reboot entitled Incredible Hulk.

My mistake. I thought the new one was a different studio. Oh well, I hope we get both then.

bone crusher · 03-31-2008, 05:04 PM

If this is true which it probably is I will definitely get American Gangster, Wanted I'll have to see first. I don't like the Mummy movies. Also when they say Hulk are they talking the new Edward Norton one?? If so I'll take that too, I don't want the Eric Bana one.

Jimbo976 · 03-31-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borris

Old article, but internal memos take awhile to reach all areas under the NBC Uni umbrella...

So we still don't know what Q3 will bring us from Uni's first blu releases, but we now know we'll have Hulk, Wanted, American Gangster, and the entire Mummy franchise on blu in Q4. Looks like this Christmas will be blu...again.

Sorry if this is all old news. I did a search and didn't see anything official regarding this.

Is that you Ken? Swiped some emails on the way out the door?

Grant Matrix · 03-31-2008, 05:13 PM

I gotta agree ... all these April Fools posts are really not needed!

Josh · 03-31-2008, 05:20 PM

UPIE is Universal Pictures International Entertainment. I doubt they call the shots on which titles get released, regardless of whether this is true or not.

u_nick · 03-31-2008, 05:33 PM

Man, I hope Hulk is true and among the first. That probably my most anticipated Uni title.

Chevypower · 03-31-2008, 05:55 PM

How about the Knight Rider TV-movie from Feb? I would probably buy it.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-31-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevypower

How about the Knight Rider TV-movie from Feb? I would probably buy it.

No Hoff = No sale.

Stiny-Ray2 · 03-31-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borris

Old article, but internal memos take awhile to reach all areas under the NBC Uni umbrella...

So we still don't know what Q3 will bring us from Uni's first blu releases, but we now know we'll have Hulk, Wanted, American Gangster, and the entire Mummy franchise on blu in Q4. Looks like this Christmas will be blu...again.

Sorry if this is all old news. I did a search and didn't see anything official regarding this.

Does that count as a post?

Steelmaker · 03-31-2008, 07:28 PM

Please announce the Bourne trilogy along with King Kong! And while you're at it, throw in Jaws and Jurassic Park

Alan Gordon · 03-31-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevypower

How about the Knight Rider TV-movie from Feb? I would probably buy it.

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

No Hoff = No sale.

He did make a cameo!

Seriously though... if the series does well, I would hope they just add the movie in with a 1st Season Set.

~Alan

03-31-2008, 05:00 PM	#10
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	I believe that may be referring to the original craptastic Hulk, not the reboot entitled Incredible Hulk. My mistake. I thought the new one was a different studio. Oh well, I hope we get both then. Last edited by Beast; 03-31-2008 at 05:03 PM.

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03-31-2008, 04:24 PM	#3
Borris Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:271 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	last I checked it ain't april fools day yet.

03-31-2008, 04:29 PM	#4
Memnoch71 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Somewhere between here and there 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:252	First I've heard of this, it's always good to get some news of any kind. Those all sound like they could be great titles to have.

03-31-2008, 04:38 PM	#5
mike79 Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I don't know, seems a little odd to me. Why would Universal be excited about the clearing out of HD-DVD's. I would think they would want them to sell, make some of there money back.

03-31-2008, 04:39 PM	#6
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	It doesnt sureprise me that these titles will be coming in Q4. It is a safe bet that all theatrical releases from here on out will have day and date release on blu which is always good. Cant wait to get these!

03-31-2008, 04:46 PM	#9
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	even if it is an april fools joke. We all know that the hulk, mummy 3, and wanted will make day and date during the holiday shopping season. I asked Bill in his thread if all summer blockbusters will make release and he said expect them all except for maybe some indie stuidos. You can also expect Uni and the other studios to cross promote titles together, so mummy franchise all at once is a given. The only part that questions me about Uni internal letter is the fact that they dont make mention to any catalog titles(other than american gangster and mummy 1 & 2) already released on the dead format. However, you can expect Bourne series at the bare minimum to see release as well this year.

03-31-2008, 05:04 PM	#11
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	If this is true which it probably is I will definitely get American Gangster, Wanted I'll have to see first. I don't like the Mummy movies. Also when they say Hulk are they talking the new Edward Norton one?? If so I'll take that too, I don't want the Eric Bana one.

03-31-2008, 05:13 PM	#13
Grant Matrix Banned Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I gotta agree ... all these April Fools posts are really not needed!

03-31-2008, 05:20 PM	#14
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	UPIE is Universal Pictures International Entertainment. I doubt they call the shots on which titles get released, regardless of whether this is true or not.

03-31-2008, 05:33 PM	#15
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Man, I hope Hulk is true and among the first. That probably my most anticipated Uni title.

03-31-2008, 05:55 PM	#16
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	How about the Knight Rider TV-movie from Feb? I would probably buy it.

03-31-2008, 07:28 PM	#19
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Please announce the Bourne trilogy along with King Kong! And while you're at it, throw in Jaws and Jurassic Park

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