Blu-ray is on a rampage! Outselling hd dvd everywhere in all possible ways! - Blu-ray Forum

Dave · 01-31-2007, 10:41 AM

Just look whats is going on!
Amazon.com ( http://www.eproductwars.com/dvd/ ) , DVDEmpire ( http://www.dvdempire.com/index.asp?u...ite_media_id=0 ), stores ( PS3 sells like mad - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post9631384 )!

Awesome!

Deadset · 01-31-2007, 12:35 PM

here here!

BLu-Balls · 01-31-2007, 01:10 PM

Those look like some pretty solid sales numbers. Just imagine what it would be like if WB got off it's ass and started pumping out BD like the do HD dvd. Universal has to get a jag on

DavePS3 · 01-31-2007, 02:33 PM

Here in downtown Toronto, Crank arrived almost 3 weeks after it was intially released in the U.S. but within 24 hours every copy was sold in all 5 stores I frequent. Those include HMV, Sams, Worlds Biggest Bookstore Best Buy & FutureShop. A few did get more stock 4 days later.

KenThompson · 01-31-2007, 02:47 PM

I still have yet to see the movie anywhere. Future Shop Best Buy and Walmart, Wasn't sure I wanted it till rental gave me a nudge. Where I live(Langley just outside of Vancouver) I have 2 Walmarts and 2 Future shops 20 minutes away. They are quick sellers or they didn't get them.

KenThompson · 01-31-2007, 02:48 PM

I forgot about HMV. You know I can't find the Superman movies either.

dialog_gvf · 01-31-2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

Here in downtown Toronto, Crank arrived almost 3 weeks after it was intially released in the U.S. but within 24 hours every copy was sold in all 5 stores I frequent. Those include HMV, Sams, Worlds Biggest Bookstore Best Buy & FutureShop. A few did get more stock 4 days later.

I've never seen it anywhere, and I check regularly. It must have arrived and sold out in a flash.

The downtown BB is absolutely TERRIBLE at getting in titles. It is total hit and miss. They are missing perhaps 1/2 the released titles. It seems they have stopped ordering HD DVD since the lower shelves are being filled with spread out copies of Tokyo Drift.

I ended up getting Crank from Amazon.com. AMAZING title. Incredible PQ and a very fun movie. I can't believe I missed it in the theater.

Gary

mbslrm · 01-31-2007, 03:37 PM

It was inevitable...

DavePS3 · 01-31-2007, 03:43 PM

I saw 2 copies of Crank at the FutureShop up at Yonge & Sheppard last night. BB didn't have squat. They had 2 copies initially (downtown) and sold them in an hour. HMV held one for me and they actually have a great selection. More expensive on some titles though.

Smallville206 · 01-31-2007, 03:44 PM

Very good news.

DavePS3 · 01-31-2007, 03:45 PM

Last night, I went to HMV and BB... no one had Open Season. Walked into the F.S. at Sheppard and bingo... 4 copies.

Zvi · 01-31-2007, 03:47 PM

Damn it, HD DVD still has more dvds that can ship today...
As for the Warner, I think part of the blame is on BD camp as well, get that BDJ working finally. This has been one of the major points for HD DVD to criticize BD for long time now.

thunderhawk · 01-31-2007, 03:52 PM

For BD things can only improve. BDJ and BD+ implementation...
More titles...

And more sales. I mean, c'mon HD DVD won't be able to keep up in the end.
Studios, keep this up.

DavePS3 · 01-31-2007, 03:56 PM

What's the BDJ again?

DavePS3 · 01-31-2007, 03:58 PM

By the way, if any Toronto people pop up to the Sheppard F.S., don't just look in the regular Blu-Ray rack... look in the new release stand. Copies are there but not in the regular stock rack. Dummies.

mbslrm · 01-31-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

By the way, if any Toronto people pop up to the Sheppard F.S., don't just look in the regular Blu-Ray rack... look in the new release stand. Copies are there but not in the regular stock rack. Dummies.

Where is the Shepard F.S.?

DavePS3 · 01-31-2007, 04:00 PM

Couple blocks north. Empress Walk, where the Biz Depot is... in that "mall".

mbslrm · 01-31-2007, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

Couple blocks north. Empress Walk, where the Biz Depot is... in that "mall".

Deep in the east end....

Unfortunately, that's a 45 minute drive from where I live..... without traffic....

01-31-2007, 10:41 AM	#1
Dave Expert Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Somewhere	Blu-ray is on a rampage! Outselling hd dvd everywhere in all possible ways! Just look whats is going on! Amazon.com ( http://www.eproductwars.com/dvd/ ) , DVDEmpire ( http://www.dvdempire.com/index.asp?u...ite_media_id=0 ), stores ( PS3 sells like mad - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post9631384 )! Awesome!

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01-31-2007, 12:35 PM	#2
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	here here!

01-31-2007, 01:10 PM	#3
BLu-Balls Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:TO Canada Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Those look like some pretty solid sales numbers. Just imagine what it would be like if WB got off it's ass and started pumping out BD like the do HD dvd. Universal has to get a jag on

01-31-2007, 02:33 PM	#4
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Here in downtown Toronto, Crank arrived almost 3 weeks after it was intially released in the U.S. but within 24 hours every copy was sold in all 5 stores I frequent. Those include HMV, Sams, Worlds Biggest Bookstore Best Buy & FutureShop. A few did get more stock 4 days later.

01-31-2007, 02:47 PM	#5
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	I still have yet to see the movie anywhere. Future Shop Best Buy and Walmart, Wasn't sure I wanted it till rental gave me a nudge. Where I live(Langley just outside of Vancouver) I have 2 Walmarts and 2 Future shops 20 minutes away. They are quick sellers or they didn't get them.

01-31-2007, 02:48 PM	#6
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	I forgot about HMV. You know I can't find the Superman movies either.

01-31-2007, 03:37 PM	#8
mbslrm Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Mississauga, ON	It was inevitable...

01-31-2007, 03:43 PM	#9
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I saw 2 copies of Crank at the FutureShop up at Yonge & Sheppard last night. BB didn't have squat. They had 2 copies initially (downtown) and sold them in an hour. HMV held one for me and they actually have a great selection. More expensive on some titles though.

01-31-2007, 03:44 PM	#10
Smallville206 Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Seattle, Washington	Very good news.

01-31-2007, 03:45 PM	#11
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Last night, I went to HMV and BB... no one had Open Season. Walked into the F.S. at Sheppard and bingo... 4 copies.

01-31-2007, 03:47 PM	#12
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	Damn it, HD DVD still has more dvds that can ship today... As for the Warner, I think part of the blame is on BD camp as well, get that BDJ working finally. This has been one of the major points for HD DVD to criticize BD for long time now.

01-31-2007, 03:52 PM	#13
thunderhawk Moderator Member since:Jul 2004 Location:Belgium	For BD things can only improve. BDJ and BD+ implementation... More titles... And more sales. I mean, c'mon HD DVD won't be able to keep up in the end. Studios, keep this up.

01-31-2007, 03:56 PM	#14
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	What's the BDJ again?

01-31-2007, 03:58 PM	#15
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	By the way, if any Toronto people pop up to the Sheppard F.S., don't just look in the regular Blu-Ray rack... look in the new release stand. Copies are there but not in the regular stock rack. Dummies.

01-31-2007, 04:00 PM	#17
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Couple blocks north. Empress Walk, where the Biz Depot is... in that "mall".

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