So, the hd-dvd press conference coming up is where we would find out about all of the potential neutrality? Right?

If so, it seems like we would have heard a bit more rumblings from BV if Disney was going to go neutral.

I think we will just hear Lionsgate....fingers crossed though.

Where is the best place to watch for updates? engadget?
Is there a live feed on any websites?

I am watching engadget like a hawk, but no mention of the HD DVD PRG coming up yet.

Same here...nothing yet, well it seems Sharp has some new line up of TVs.

http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archi...07/539839.aspx

Makes me think LG will become neutral....very soon...?

Triple layer discs announced...

http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/003423.html

ZOMG!

"Sony has just announced a 51GB disc in the works. It will be available for the true release of Blu-Ray"

rotfl

I dont get how a triple layer discs equals 50gb....wouldnt that be 45?

"Microsoft announced that the HD DVD player for the Xbox 360 video game
console continues to sell rapidly at $199, bundled with the Universal
Studios title "King Kong." Microsoft executives stated that the company
will continue to manufacture players for the Xbox 360 to keep up with
expected demand from gamers in 2007. With the knowledge that every Xbox 360 HD DVD player sold is purchased by someone who wants to watch high
definition movies, studios supporting HD DVD see significant value in the
player, as a great way to bring "The Look and Sound of Perfect" to gamers
while helping ensure strong movie attach rates for each and every player
sold.

Of the more than 41 studios and distributors supporting HD DVD
worldwide, Warner Home Video, Paramount Home Entertainment, Universal
Studios Home Entertainment, HBO Home Video, New Line Home Entertainment,
Genius Product, Inc., The Weinstein Company, Studio Canal, and Bandai
Visual, one of the largest animation companies in the world, collectively
announced more than 300 additional HD DVD titles will be released this
year. The list included acclaimed hits such as: "The Departed," "The Good
Shepherd," "Flags of Our Fathers," "Babel," the entire "Harry Potter"
series, "The Matrix" trilogy and "Blade Runner". Hit TV series will also
appear on HD DVD, including "Battlestar Galactica," "The Sopranos", and the
original episodes of "Star Trek," which have been digitally remastered.

Another reason consumers are finding the transition from DVD to HD DVD
easy and compelling is the release of many of the most anticipated day-and-
date releases on "combo discs" -- with an HD DVD version on one side, and a
standard DVD version on the other. This combo feature, unique to HD DVD,
gives consumers the option of building their library of HD DVDs before they
purchase an HD DVD player, and lets consumers buy one movie that will play
on HD DVD players as well as in standard DVD players elsewhere in the home
or in the car. The release of combo discs was another milestone the HD DVD
camp promised from CES 2006.

As the official successor to DVD, HD DVD is successfully building on
the heritage of the most successful consumer electronics format ever. An
important element of the group's strategy was a nationwide, 18-wheeler tour
known as the HD DVD Mobile Experience. Over five months, the Mobile
Experience helped educate more than 25,000 consumers on the benefits of HD
DVD, showcasing stunning 1080p movie experiences in a home theater, with
PCs and laptops, and through the Xbox 360. New scenarios continue to be
added, including a concept demonstration by Alpine of an HD DVD player
system for use in vehicles. The Mobile Experience will be featured inside
the Main Hall at CES (booth #7914).

About HD DVD
HD DVD is the next generation, post-DVD standard for high capacity,
high definition optical discs, approved by the DVD Forum. The DVD Forum
develops and defines DVD formats. Its more than 200 strong membership
brings together leaders in movies and entertainment, computing, consumer
electronics and software. HD DVD is fast becoming the primary visual medium
for the age of high-definition TV. The North American HD DVD Promotional
Group, Inc. is an organization established to promote the HD DVD format and
educate consumers in North America. For more information and a complete
listing of HD DVD launch titles please visit"

So with that we now have all 4 Harry Potters and the Matrix trilogy.

Onkyo making an HD-DVD player seems to be a big big win for HD-DVD since they have been trouble finding a good compliment to the Toshiba HD-DVD players.

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...4501052&EDATE=

Blair Witch Project in HD lmao!!!

Awesome news about upcoming titles and the Onkyo machine. Even better news about 50GB HD discs.

The chinese manufacturers will also be great. That's where we'll get the $200 players.

Any dates on any of those titles?

looks like we didn't get dates on anything as of yet...

Nope...and no Dreamworks or LG announcements.

Bleh.....underwhelming as far as studio support goes.

They did mention New Line, but no titles from them.

Damn, after my Cowboys losing, I was hoping for something big to make my weekend better. :(

There is an LG announcement. They've all but said it. And they've still got some time. This is, afterall, about electronics.

Yeah, I really want a Lionsgate press release because they have the most exclusive content on my Wishlist right now. Even more than Disney and FOX at present. I will wait and buy it on HD-DVD instead of BD if possible.

It'll be double-plus even better if we find out we can play those 50 gig discs without having to buy a new player.

Yeah, I figure they will at some point after the MS news....but I was expecting more.

Do the studios have events this week? Maybe announcements will just start being released tomorrow.

Tsd again brought up a good point.

One studio demanded 50gb discs. Now they're getting them. ;)

nope. it's not a studio event.

remember...CES hasn't even officially started yet.

Double-plus agreed. :)

The Departed got the official 2/13 date. HD DVD Combo, $39.99