Warner, New Line, Paramount, Universal ... The Studios/Networks Thread - Part 2
01-09-08, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainRon
Since the format war is over do you they will get rid of those stupid f-ing blu-ray cases?
01-09-08, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainRon
Since the format war is over do you they will get rid of those stupid f-ing blu-ray cases?
01-09-08, 04:28 PM
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So Profile 2.0 quadruples the memory from 1.1 (which is 256MB).
I hope that does indeed result in faster Java.
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01-09-08, 04:29 PM
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Actually, I really like the cases, both for HD DVD and Blu-ray. I think they are classy looking, and provide a sense of uniformity on my shelf. And the are easily distinguished from SD DVDs in stores.
Probably the only thing I'd change is that I'd make the logo less prominent on the spine.
Probably the only thing I'd change is that I'd make the logo less prominent on the spine.
01-09-08, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cardaway
In favor of what? The only thing I would consider an improvement is thinpaks like those used for SD DVD's, and even those are taller. But they are a little bit thinner.
01-09-08, 04:36 PM
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I like the new HDM cases too. IMO there about as slim and short as you can go and still have things look nice.
Frankly I don't understand why DVD cases couldn't have been this small from the beginning.
Frankly I don't understand why DVD cases couldn't have been this small from the beginning.
01-09-08, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
I like the new HDM cases too. IMO there about as slim and short as you can go and still have things look nice.
Frankly I don't understand why DVD cases couldn't have been this small from the beginning.
Frankly I don't understand why DVD cases couldn't have been this small from the beginning.
The size was used in order to achieve some uniformity between VHS & DVD.
01-09-08, 04:49 PM
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I want make a quick point about how funny it is to see the way people are going against their own best judgment to defend HD DVD. I have an HD DVD player and HD DVDs I invested in it, however I know I should in no way be defending by saying thins like "It's not over yet..." It is over, time to start searching for a Blu-Ray player.
Let's get serious here people.
Let's get serious here people.
01-09-08, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kefrank
it's not going to happen, but i wouldn't mind seeing a less obtrusive color (such as smoke gray) for the cases. the blue case (and the red HD DVD case, for that matter) sometimes really clashes with the cover art for the movie.
I was just mentioning that to somebody yesterday when looking at the POTC:AWE slipcover for the BD version. Now that they might not have to match anything but blue and black, don't be surprised if there is a very blueish tone to most DVD and BD coverart images in the future.
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01-09-08, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kefrank
it's not going to happen, but i wouldn't mind seeing a less obtrusive color (such as smoke gray) for the cases. the blue case (and the red HD DVD case, for that matter) sometimes really clashes with the cover art for the movie.
Can't say I care for the closing latches a couple of the studios use, used to use, on the cases either. They are flimsy and don't even close all the way.
01-09-08, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by abintra
Can't say I care for the closing latches a couple of the studios use, used to use, on the cases either. They are flimsy and don't even close all the way.
01-09-08, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bunkaroo
I tear these off every case. I hate 'em.
01-09-08, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cultshock
No need to do that. I just push them in all the way until they click into place (while the case is open). After that, they are "hidden" and it's like they aren't even there.
I just like 'em gone. It's one of my little opening rituals. I always get rid of all security tags and any security latches. Call me compulsive.
01-09-08, 08:52 PM
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I know they do that - a lot of them come like that.
I just like 'em gone. It's one of my little opening rituals. I always get rid of all security tags and any security latches. Call me compulsive.
I just like 'em gone. It's one of my little opening rituals. I always get rid of all security tags and any security latches. Call me compulsive.
01-09-08, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cultshock
No need to do that. I just push them in all the way until they click into place (while the case is open). After that, they are "hidden" and it's like they aren't even there.
01-09-08, 09:04 PM
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Universal going Blu too
Universal Ending Its HD DVD Exclusivity
Wednesday January 9, 8:19 pm ET
By Rafat Ali
What a week for the two camps: after Warner Bros. pulled out of HD DVD camp, and denials by Paramount of going completely Blu-Ray, comes the news from Variety that Universal's commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended, though it has not pulled out of the camp completely. Universal, owned by NBC Universal (NYSE: GE - News), is not ready to pull out completely yet, and is committed to a series of promotions for the HD format in coming months, the story says.
Meanwhile, Paramount, which signed on with Toshiba last summer, has a clause in the deal that allows it to pull out of the contract if WB goes with Blu-ray, but it plans to keep backing HD DVD for now.
Wednesday January 9, 8:19 pm ET
By Rafat Ali
What a week for the two camps: after Warner Bros. pulled out of HD DVD camp, and denials by Paramount of going completely Blu-Ray, comes the news from Variety that Universal's commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended, though it has not pulled out of the camp completely. Universal, owned by NBC Universal (NYSE: GE - News), is not ready to pull out completely yet, and is committed to a series of promotions for the HD format in coming months, the story says.
Meanwhile, Paramount, which signed on with Toshiba last summer, has a clause in the deal that allows it to pull out of the contract if WB goes with Blu-ray, but it plans to keep backing HD DVD for now.
Blu-ray could win high-def battle
HD DVD backers could switch sides soon Blu-ray nearer to triumph
By DIANE GARRETT, DIANE GARRETT, BEN FRITZThe two remaining studios backing HD DVD could switch sides soon, ending the high-def format war instantly.
Daily Variety has confirmed that Universal's commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended. And Paramount has an escape clause in its HD DVD contract allowing it to release pics on Blu-ray after Warner Bros.' decision to back that format exclusively.
HD DVD backers could switch sides soon Blu-ray nearer to triumph
By DIANE GARRETT, DIANE GARRETT, BEN FRITZThe two remaining studios backing HD DVD could switch sides soon, ending the high-def format war instantly.
Daily Variety has confirmed that Universal's commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended. And Paramount has an escape clause in its HD DVD contract allowing it to release pics on Blu-ray after Warner Bros.' decision to back that format exclusively.
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