Quick list of studios behind each format?
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Quick list of studios behind each format?
Now that I've stepped into the world of HD-DVD, I was wondering if there's a list as to which studios have announced support for which type.
For instance, I know I'm going to buy Talladega Nights on SD DVD since it's going to be a Blu-Ray only release.
However, should I buy Pirates of the Caribbean 2 on SD? Or is Disney going to release it on HD-DVD in the near future?
And I know Warner's behind HD-DVD, but what about Fox? etc.
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For instance, I know I'm going to buy Talladega Nights on SD DVD since it's going to be a Blu-Ray only release.
However, should I buy Pirates of the Caribbean 2 on SD? Or is Disney going to release it on HD-DVD in the near future?
And I know Warner's behind HD-DVD, but what about Fox? etc.
Thanks
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Warner is supporting both formats.
Exclusive Major studios:
BluRay:
Disney
Fox
Sony
Lion's Gate
HD-DVD:
Universal
Weinstein Co.
Here's the full list at digitalbits: http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articl...freleases.html
Exclusive Major studios:
BluRay:
Disney
Fox
Sony
Lion's Gate
HD-DVD:
Universal
Weinstein Co.
Here's the full list at digitalbits: http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articl...freleases.html
Last edited by ianholm; 12-03-06 at 05:50 PM.
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HD DVD:
Magnolia
Paramount
Universal
Warner Bros.
Weinstein Co.
Studio Canal (Europe)
Toshiba Entertainment (Japan)
Blu-ray:
Fox
Lionsgate
Magnolia
Paramount
Sony
Buena Vista (Disney/Touchtone/etc.)
Warner Bros.
Magnolia
Paramount
Universal
Warner Bros.
Weinstein Co.
Studio Canal (Europe)
Toshiba Entertainment (Japan)
Blu-ray:
Fox
Lionsgate
Magnolia
Paramount
Sony
Buena Vista (Disney/Touchtone/etc.)
Warner Bros.
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LionsGate and Disney. I personally don't expect any change right now, but I'd pick LG being a dual supporter before Disney. Like most rumors of anything, I consider it bullshit. But there are "insiders" at AVS who swear these will happen.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
LionsGate and Disney. I personally don't expect any change right now, but I'd pick LG being a dual supporter before Disney. Like most rumors of anything, I consider it bullshit. But there are "insiders" at AVS who swear these will happen.
Of course they have been swearing its going to happen for months, especially in the case of Lions Gate.
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Originally Posted by Ranger
what about dreamworks and columbia/mgm?
MGM's catalog is currently being distributed by Fox. Fox is a pretty die-hard Blu-ray supporter and unlikely to support HD DVD anytime soon.
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Originally Posted by Ranger
what about dreamworks and columbia/mgm?
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Originally Posted by Doughboy
Is The Weinstein Co. actually HD-DVD exclusive? I thought I read somewhere that they'd be supporting Blu-rry early next year.
However, their theatrical films are distributed on home video by Genius (a company that Weinstein owns 70% of). Genuis recently signed a 5-year deal with Disney to distribute some ESPN-based material. That will be coming out on Blu-ray in early 2007.
So, right now, Weinstein/Genius theatrical releases (Wolf Creek, Scary Movie 4, Clerks 2, etc.) is HD DVD. And Weinstein/Genius ESPN stuff is BD.
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Originally Posted by Drexl
Dreamworks' titles are supposed to be distributed by Paramount, but I don't know what the situation is with them, because there has yet to be a single Dreamworks title released on either format.
Meet the Parents was dreamworks.
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Wrong.
Meet the Parents was dreamworks.
Meet the Parents was dreamworks.
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
Meet the Parents was a co-production between Dreamworks and Universal. Universal has the home video distribution rights.
So I guess we're talking about Dreamworks only productions? how many of those were there?
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
Meet the Parents was a co-production between Dreamworks and Universal. Universal has the home video distribution rights.
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I think we're talking about films that DREAMWORKS has the video distribution rights to (which will then be handled by Paramount)... so far none. Hopefully that will change sometime soon.
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Originally Posted by mdc3000
I think we're talking about films that DREAMWORKS has the video distribution rights to (which will then be handled by Paramount)... so far none. Hopefully that will change sometime soon.
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Paramount can't even get their own movies out. I'm not going to hold my breath for Dreamworks.
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I just want Paramount to give me that Team America disc they keep teasing in the stupid promo at the start of all their other discs, dammit!