Officer and a Gentleman...who's picking these titles? - Blu-ray Forum

akadkins · 04-30-2007, 06:03 PM

Was there really a huge calling for a High-Def version of this movie? How many copies does Paramount really think they'll sale? Please focus on something more geared toward the current market that may win the format war...Star Trek? Indiana Jones? Did they not learn anything from the debut of Caino Royale and the sales of Batman Begins on HD-DVD?

I don't see how some people keep their jobs...

STEELCHEST · 04-30-2007, 06:10 PM

I agree when I see title's like these.

jrchisholm · 04-30-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akadkins

Was there really a huge calling for a High-Def version of this movie? How many copies does Paramount really think they'll sale? Please focus on something more geared toward the current market that may win the format war...Star Trek? Indiana Jones? Did they not learn anything from the debut of Caino Royale and the sales of Batman Begins on HD-DVD?

I don't see how some people keep their jobs...

I do not think Paramount is trying to win the war with any title they release seeing as they are format neutral.

Sure it is important to cater to the earlier adopter, but you have to draw others to the format by having a wide variety of titles.

movies3 · 04-30-2007, 08:22 PM

i wish they would take our advice on all these surveys about what people want... hmmm

Filterlab · 04-30-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akadkins

Was there really a huge calling for a High-Def version of this movie? How many copies does Paramount really think they'll sale? Please focus on something more geared toward the current market that may win the format war...Star Trek? Indiana Jones? Did they not learn anything from the debut of Caino Royale and the sales of Batman Begins on HD-DVD?

I don't see how some people keep their jobs...

I know, it's utter pants! The amount of drivel that gets 'Blu-ray'd' is unbelievable.

Where's the biggies? Where's the quality? Films like Ultraviolet and that god-awful Fantastic Four are simply a waste of Blu-ray.

Shawshank Redemption.
Green Mile.
Donnie Darko.
Blade Runner.
Cast Away.
Philadelphia.
K-Pax.
Arlington Road.
Sin City.
Lost in Translation.
American Beauty.

That's a bit more like it.

IamAnoobieCheez · 04-30-2007, 10:03 PM

Where is the damn Braveheart?

Where is the damn Gladiator?

Where is the damn Troy?

If you release the titles above in BD then I will approve that the Blu-Ray is a success. Until then..... I am disappointed. Please don't make me buy HD-DVD drive and movies.... I really don't want to spend money on it...

jason_grumpy · 04-30-2007, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akadkins

Was there really a huge calling for a High-Def version of this movie? How many copies does Paramount really think they'll sale? Please focus on something more geared toward the current market that may win the format war...Star Trek? Indiana Jones? Did they not learn anything from the debut of Caino Royale and the sales of Batman Begins on HD-DVD?

I don't see how some people keep their jobs...

I can't say that I'm impressed with the selection of an Officer and a Gentleman on BR. Apparently Paramount isn't aiming to increase profits for home video. Granted, a release of one Star Trek film would blow away any sales this title gives.

But hey.. what do we know. Maybe it's good for them to wait so that if BR wins we get lossless audio and higher bitrates for the goodies and not just a port.

04-30-2007, 11:55 PM

Paramount and other studios are releasing these tites because they have the most control over them. Movies like the Star Wars trilogy and Indiana Jones are not available because they are owned by the big shot producers like Lucas and Spileberg. It's pretty much their decision when these movies come out.

KenThompson · 05-01-2007, 12:42 AM

An Officer and a Gentlemen is a good movie. I once gave it to my mom who would not watch it. Its something I could watch maybe once a year. Give us the Star Trek movies and that will equate to big sales and repeat viewing. Maybe Paramount could put those movies into warp drive and make us all happy.

marine92104 · 05-01-2007, 01:35 AM

Paramount is releasing a newly remastered "An Officer and a Gentleman" tomorrow so they probabaly did the HD transfer at the same time.

I'll be picking this one up. It's one I've been waiting for on HD. I like the big catalog titles as much as I do the day & date releases.

They're releasing big catalog titles along with day & date releases to attract a more diverse movie collector on HD.

I don't know if you guys knew it or not but "An Officer and a Gentleman" made over $100 million dollars at the US Box Office so it's not a little title.

Again I think the main reason they're releasing this one is because they are re-releasing it tomorrow on standard DVD with a remastered transfer.

jbuttler007 · 05-01-2007, 02:45 AM

I used to buy 3-4 dvd every Tuesday, but because of this I may buy 2 at the most.

WriteSimply · 05-01-2007, 03:14 AM

It's the WAF - Wife Acceptance Factor.

Most movies are for guys. A lot more are for the kids. It's time to get some for the wives. It's all good for the format so long as they do a good and fair job at it.

fuad

combatvet101 · 05-02-2007, 03:51 PM

I think instead of releasing A Officer And A Gentleman they should have released Top Gun. I personally think that'd sell more copies.

04-30-2007, 06:03 PM	#1
akadkins Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:2	Officer and a Gentleman...who's picking these titles? Was there really a huge calling for a High-Def version of this movie? How many copies does Paramount really think they'll sale? Please focus on something more geared toward the current market that may win the format war...Star Trek? Indiana Jones? Did they not learn anything from the debut of Caino Royale and the sales of Batman Begins on HD-DVD? I don't see how some people keep their jobs... Last edited by akadkins; 04-30-2007 at 06:14 PM.

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04-30-2007, 06:10 PM	#2
STEELCHEST Member Member since:Jan 2007	I agree when I see title's like these.

04-30-2007, 08:22 PM	#4
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	i wish they would take our advice on all these surveys about what people want... hmmm

04-30-2007, 10:03 PM	#6
IamAnoobieCheez Banned Member since:Dec 2006	Where is the damn Braveheart? Where is the damn Gladiator? Where is the damn Troy? If you release the titles above in BD then I will approve that the Blu-Ray is a success. Until then..... I am disappointed. Please don't make me buy HD-DVD drive and movies.... I really don't want to spend money on it...

04-30-2007, 11:55 PM	#8
ELLIPSIS Guest	Paramount and other studios are releasing these tites because they have the most control over them. Movies like the Star Wars trilogy and Indiana Jones are not available because they are owned by the big shot producers like Lucas and Spileberg. It's pretty much their decision when these movies come out.

05-01-2007, 12:42 AM	#9
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	An Officer and a Gentlemen is a good movie. I once gave it to my mom who would not watch it. Its something I could watch maybe once a year. Give us the Star Trek movies and that will equate to big sales and repeat viewing. Maybe Paramount could put those movies into warp drive and make us all happy.

05-01-2007, 01:35 AM	#10
marine92104 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:43	Paramount is releasing a newly remastered "An Officer and a Gentleman" tomorrow so they probabaly did the HD transfer at the same time. I'll be picking this one up. It's one I've been waiting for on HD. I like the big catalog titles as much as I do the day & date releases. They're releasing big catalog titles along with day & date releases to attract a more diverse movie collector on HD. I don't know if you guys knew it or not but "An Officer and a Gentleman" made over $100 million dollars at the US Box Office so it's not a little title. Again I think the main reason they're releasing this one is because they are re-releasing it tomorrow on standard DVD with a remastered transfer.

05-01-2007, 02:45 AM	#11
jbuttler007 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Ayase-Shi, Japan	I used to buy 3-4 dvd every Tuesday, but because of this I may buy 2 at the most.

05-01-2007, 03:14 AM	#12
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	It's the WAF - Wife Acceptance Factor. Most movies are for guys. A lot more are for the kids. It's time to get some for the wives. It's all good for the format so long as they do a good and fair job at it. fuad

05-02-2007, 03:51 PM	#13
combatvet101 Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Buffalo, NY Blu-ray collection:398	I think instead of releasing A Officer And A Gentleman they should have released Top Gun. I personally think that'd sell more copies.

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