Blockbuster backs Blu-Ray
06-18-07 | 01:58 PM
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So hows does this affect the exclusives with Weinstein? Those are on HD...
06-18-07 | 02:59 PM
#54
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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
I think I'm going to do this. I've supported both for months (HD DVD since launch). But I've been buying on BD if it's available. This war has gone on for a year and nothing has changed. BD hasn't lost any support and has gained an extra exclusive backer (BB). HD DVD hasn't gained any additional support. I know $499 is still high for many, but Sony is finally moving in the right direction in terms of standalone player pricing. I think it's possible the BDP-S300 could be in the $300 range for Christmas. I think the BD group will try to win this war outright during the holiday season. They will have a large amount of "popular" exclusives to promote (Spidey 3, Pirates 3, Fantastic Four 2, etc.). And the Matrix set will likely arrive on BD during that time.
I favor HD DVD but buy for both formats. There just more movies on HD I'm interested in. Sure blu gets all the newly released blockbusters but those are the movies I'm less interested in.
Now announcements like the Last Starfighter and Legend is reason alone 'for me' to buy a player. But if Fox announced Alien/Aliens now that would be something to look forward to. But so far nothing is getting me excited cept for maybe the Spidey flix.
06-18-07 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BuddyRevell
Support is one thing. Support without delivering is another. Fox where are you?
I favor HD DVD but buy for both formats. There just more movies on HD I'm interested in. Sure blu gets all the newly released blockbusters but those are the movies I'm less interested in.
Now announcements like the Last Starfighter and Legend is reason alone 'for me' to buy a player. But if Fox announced Alien/Aliens now that would be something to look forward to. But so far nothing is getting me excited cept for maybe the Spidey flix.
I favor HD DVD but buy for both formats. There just more movies on HD I'm interested in. Sure blu gets all the newly released blockbusters but those are the movies I'm less interested in.
Now announcements like the Last Starfighter and Legend is reason alone 'for me' to buy a player. But if Fox announced Alien/Aliens now that would be something to look forward to. But so far nothing is getting me excited cept for maybe the Spidey flix.
06-18-07 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jrutz
Blockbuster never carried my laserdiscs, and those lived for like 10 years.
06-18-07 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
So now for the big question...who uses Blockbuster anymore?
Originally Posted by Suprmallet
Also, what's wrong with offering both formats? Typical of Blockbuster to limit consumer choice.
06-18-07 | 07:21 PM
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I'd imagine Sony might offer Blockbuster better pricing on the purchase of the rental discs because of exclusivity. This happens a lot in business. Resturaunt chains make exclusive deals with Coke, and Pepsi for better pricing.
06-18-07 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
1977-2001, actually.
06-18-07 | 08:57 PM
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BD backers were making fun of Toshiba practically "giving away" the players during this $299.99 sale.
All the while, BD probably was brokering an exclusivity agreement with Blockbuster for $1.00-$5.99 BD discs to rent, giving away the software.
Hey, if this makes the war END, I'm all for it. But I'm sticking with HD-DVD until it is over. HD-DVD has more than enough titles to keep me interested while I wait.
All the while, BD probably was brokering an exclusivity agreement with Blockbuster for $1.00-$5.99 BD discs to rent, giving away the software.
Hey, if this makes the war END, I'm all for it. But I'm sticking with HD-DVD until it is over. HD-DVD has more than enough titles to keep me interested while I wait.
06-18-07 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh H
I'd think most people with Bluray or HD players are more likely to just buy or rent online.
06-18-07 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BuddyRevell
I favor HD DVD but buy for both formats. There just more movies on HD I'm interested in.
As I stated elsewhere the fact that Almodovar is already on BR means a lot. I also believe that it is more likely that Sony-Columbia will be more flexible in releasing foreign cinema on BR. I don't get that feeling loking at what HD is producing at this point.
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06-19-07 | 12:46 AM
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For some reason,i just hope Universal will never,ever ever sell any of their rights to sony when and if HD DVD does indeed goes down 
06-19-07 | 12:52 AM
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yeah,i just hope none of the universal title ever gets ported over to blu-ray.
06-19-07 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim
This may be very true, but where I think the Blockbuster deal may be important is for people who haven't bought into either format. Seeing a decent sized selection at BBV could legitimize the format. I remember before we got a DVD player that I started seeing a big selection in Costco and that was what made the DVD format seem mainstream to me.
06-19-07 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by davidlynchfan
yeah,i just hope none of the universal title ever gets ported over to blu-ray.
06-19-07 | 01:54 AM
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Aren't Universal and Sony bitter rivals for quite some time?, that would make universal a sellout in my book. i would rather universal remain exclusive than
fathom Universal releasing say: The Game with Criterion like treatman on blu-ray. That's just me though.
fathom Universal releasing say: The Game with Criterion like treatman on blu-ray. That's just me though.
06-19-07 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by davidlynchfan
For some reason,i just hope Universal will never,ever ever sell any of their rights to sony when and if HD DVD does indeed goes down
Greed is capable of producing miracles!
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