Manilow ends the format war... - Blu-ray Forum

akadkins · 03-27-2007, 01:39 PM

That's it - how can Blu-Ray compete when HD-DVD has this?

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/barrymanilow_live.html

We're done...

Guinness7 · 03-27-2007, 01:53 PM

It did not even get that good of a review, normally those concert ones get pretty good reviews.

buckshot · 03-27-2007, 02:10 PM

I need to sell my ps3 now before this release invalidates blu-ray and thus all sony technology. what next? will the be releasing neil diamond concerts on hd-dvd

REPENT THE END IS NEAR!!!

WriteSimply · 03-27-2007, 02:38 PM

Now now. Both Manilow and Diamond each has far bigger fanbase than both HD-DVD and BD combined!

fuad

Blue · 03-27-2007, 03:10 PM

It's only fair they get a block buster. We had Casino Royale so don't begrudge them Manilow. They had better hurry up and stop that HD-DVD graph heading South - it's so far South it's about to hit Oz and we all know what comes after that - the South pole and there are enough problems down there without adding another.

haushausman · 03-27-2007, 03:33 PM

Nail in BD's coffin. I'm buying my HD-DUD player tonight!!

BOSS10L · 03-27-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Now now. Both Manilow and Diamond each has far bigger fanbase than both HD-DVD and BD combined!

fuad

Fuad is actually quite correct. It may be titles like these that could help pull the casual viewer in. Think about it. Older crowd, definitely more expendable income. Who wouldn't want to see Streisand's schnoz in HD?

buckshot · 03-27-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSS10L

Fuad is actually quite correct. It may be titles like these that could help pull the casual viewer in. Think about it. Older crowd, definitely more expendable income. Who wouldn't want to see Streisand's schnoz in HD?

I would agree, but.....I only know 2 couples over the age of 40 that have a HDTV, or even know what hd-dvd is. now if there were some bob dylan releases I would be scared, i'm 23 and I even love him. I think 99% of barry manilow's audience rides their senior tour buses to see him live often enough to not need this hd-dvd release.

powerSURG · 03-27-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bluflu

Look's like the joke is on Blu-ray.

Happy Feet ends the format war.

http://www.eproductwars.com/dvd/index.cfm

I didn't realize happy feet on bd was beating The HD DuD version. thx!

Eve6insideandout · 03-27-2007, 04:59 PM

I saw this and now am racing to the stores. I don't even have HD drive, I just want the front cover!

donricouga · 03-27-2007, 05:14 PM

You guys are hilarious.
Then again, my dad likes barry but won't buy HD-DVD

akadkins · 03-27-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSS10L

Fuad is actually quite correct. It may be titles like these that could help pull the casual viewer in. Think about it. Older crowd, definitely more expendable income. Who wouldn't want to see Streisand's schnoz in HD?

The older crowd you are referring to might be looking for this product...on Betamax.

Aaron · 03-27-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

I need to sell my ps3 now before this release invalidates blu-ray and thus all sony technology. what next? will the be releasing neil diamond concerts on hd-dvd

REPENT THE END IS NEAR!!!

You think that a few Music DVD's is going to make Blu-ray lose the format war? We have so many more titles, and gigs than HD DVD.

Nismobeach · 03-27-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bluflu

Look's like the joke is on Blu-ray.

Happy Feet ends the format war.

http://www.eproductwars.com/dvd/index.cfm

That sucks. Want to buy my PS3 on the cheap so I can get out from under this dead format? $50 bucks!!!

BluMonkey · 03-27-2007, 05:50 PM

When Barry was asked to go on Blu ray, he probably thought they were talking about sun beds and thought he was dry and wrinckley enough thanks

buckshot · 03-27-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronDavies

You think that a few Music DVD's is going to make Blu-ray lose the format war? We have so many more titles, and gigs than HD DVD.

of course I think that. I may hold out for a milley vanilley hd-dvd before I turn tail and run. or a vanilla ice disc maybe. because no one is ever sarcastic on these threads. I'll have to start burning my blu-rays to stay warm.

and that sunbeds comment, f$@%ing hilarious.

bluflu · 03-27-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismobeach

That sucks. Want to buy my PS3 on the cheap so I can get out from under this dead format? $50 bucks!!!

Already got a PS3; paid $600 on Amazon.

dearjim · 03-27-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by akadkins

That's it - how can Blu-Ray compete when HD-DVD has this?

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/barrymanilow_live.html

We're done...

If any concert has to do with it, it would've been the Eagles live in Melbourne concert released a few months ago, but so far, not much noise was generated with that.....

Oh and don't forget, we have Tony Bennet on Blue Ray.

Besides, I would love to see Barbra Streisand on Blue Ray!

dearjim · 03-27-2007, 07:28 PM

if any concert has to do with this, it would've been the Eagles live in Melbourne, but so far not much noise was generated from that release, so I think we're ok.

Besides we have Tony Bennet on Blu-Ray

I would really love to see Barbra Streisand on Blu-ray. I bet she'll look gorgeous on that.

Aaron · 03-27-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismobeach

That sucks. Want to buy my PS3 on the cheap so I can get out from under this dead format? $50 bucks!!!

Sold!!!!!!!!! lol. I could always use a second.

03-27-2007, 01:39 PM	#1
akadkins Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:2	Manilow ends the format war... That's it - how can Blu-Ray compete when HD-DVD has this? http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/barrymanilow_live.html We're done...

03-27-2007, 02:10 PM	#3
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	nooooooooo I need to sell my ps3 now before this release invalidates blu-ray and thus all sony technology. what next? will the be releasing neil diamond concerts on hd-dvd REPENT THE END IS NEAR!!!

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03-27-2007, 01:53 PM	#2
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	It did not even get that good of a review, normally those concert ones get pretty good reviews.

03-27-2007, 02:38 PM	#4
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Now now. Both Manilow and Diamond each has far bigger fanbase than both HD-DVD and BD combined! fuad

03-27-2007, 03:10 PM	#5
Blue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Melbourne Australia Blu-ray collection:206	It's only fair they get a block buster. We had Casino Royale so don't begrudge them Manilow. They had better hurry up and stop that HD-DVD graph heading South - it's so far South it's about to hit Oz and we all know what comes after that - the South pole and there are enough problems down there without adding another.

03-27-2007, 03:33 PM	#6
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Nail in BD's coffin. I'm buying my HD-DUD player tonight!!

03-27-2007, 04:59 PM	#10
Eve6insideandout Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Trading Score:491	I saw this and now am racing to the stores. I don't even have HD drive, I just want the front cover!

03-27-2007, 05:14 PM	#11
donricouga Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:138 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	You guys are hilarious. Then again, my dad likes barry but won't buy HD-DVD

03-27-2007, 05:50 PM	#15
BluMonkey Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:131	When Barry was asked to go on Blu ray, he probably thought they were talking about sun beds and thought he was dry and wrinckley enough thanks

03-27-2007, 07:28 PM	#19
dearjim Junior Member Member since:Mar 2007	if any concert has to do with this, it would've been the Eagles live in Melbourne, but so far not much noise was generated from that release, so I think we're ok. Besides we have Tony Bennet on Blu-Ray I would really love to see Barbra Streisand on Blu-ray. I bet she'll look gorgeous on that.

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