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Hi-Def Media Lovefest: The war is over and we can all go home.
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Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
maharg said:
Its the best sci fi flick I've seen in ages. I think its coming to blu ray in Dec. One of only a few titles on blu ray that I really want along with Volver and Hostel.
Finally the Spider-man trilogy comes out tomorrow. I think i will buy online and pick it up at the store. With the recent trend of people buying more and more blu-ray movies, I do not want to be without the Spider-man trilogy tomorrow. My last big buy for the month of October.
I'll be sure to pick that movie up.
Days like these... said:
I'll be sure to pick that movie up.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
widgetraf said:
The UPC should be the stuff with the barcode on it.
Edit:
And for those of you who missed out on the Best Buy Heroes deal:
slickdeals.net said:
ChrisJames said:
1) Warner owns New Line to my knowledge
2) What does quality have to do with the discussion?
VanMardigan said:
Agreed. That said, the 'situation' with Paramount was VERY public, and was not well-received. I would find it unlikely another studio, especially one as prominent as Warner, would like to repeat it.
captive said:Prison Break Season 1 blu-ray specs.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/s...x_Unveils_Specs_for_Prison_Break_Blu-ray/1113
@_@
Holy shit. I hope this sets a precedent for TV transfers.
Damn!
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
VanMardigan said:
I know others have already encouraged you to do so, but I wanted to reiterate: work with Paypal on this, and go after your money.
I got scammed out of an $800 laptop on Ebay a few years ago; it devastated me, because that's serious money... Took me months to save it up. Luckily, though, Paypal was great about the situation and got me almost every cent back in less than a month. You'd be crazy not to try, letting this shitbag get away with it.
As for Warner's position, the comments Silverberg made are disheartening to say the least. I never expected them to go HD-exclusive, but I also didn't expect them to practically come right out and say that the company is eyeing a a very 'Blu' stance in the not-so-distant future. Still, the departure of that other, -pro-HD-DVD VP last(?) month was the writing on the wall.
ChrisJames
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Just wanted to pop in and say that calling The Thing crap should be a bannable offense. That is all.
Stinkles said:
While self-serving and hypocritical ... the more that comes out, the more obvious it is that he happens to be right in this case.
The fact someone in his position is directly stating this (with no veiling at all, aside from not naming the very obvious name), is pretty serious IMO.
Besides the fact that it is somewhat unusual for someone in this position to be so direct ... the fact that his position also makes him privy to all the backroom dealings and goings on in the format war just makes his statements ...
... wow.
favouriteflavour
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Onix said:
While self-serving and hypocritical ... the more that comes out, the more obvious it is that he happens to be right in this case.
The fact someone in his position is directly stating this (with no veiling at all, aside from not naming the very obvious name), is pretty serious IMO.
Besides the fact that it is somewhat unusual for someone in this position to be so direct ... the fact that his position also makes him privy to all the backroom dealings and goings on in the format war just makes his statements ...
... wow.
He just wants his pie and eat it too!
If he wanted to really help things along he would align with one or the other. I don't think he is as concerned about us consumers as he makes you think.
edit: thought it was the warner guy. Fox guy of course he will say this.
'I've been waiting for you'...captive said:Prison Break Season 1 blu-ray specs.
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/s...x_Unveils_Specs_for_Prison_Break_Blu-ray/1113
check my post history in this thread
Stinkles said:
True enough, but you have to admit that Microsoft has no business getting involved in this "war". If they had gotten behind HD-DVD for real with Xbox360, that would be one thing. But Microsoft's support of HD-DVD is purely strategic (against Java, against Sony, against physical distribution) and the actual format means nothing to them.
Ignatz Mouse
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I'm not a big "Microsoft is the boogeyman" kinda guy (I recommend the 360 to people looking for a typical game experience) but I agree, their involvement in all of this reeks of meddling, rather than consumer benefit. I realize there are a lof of 360 fans here who would rather not think that's true, but I think it is.
TerryLee81
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Ignatz Mouse said:
Isn't this "iHD" stuff based on MS software?
I can't decide whether to get HD DVD or Blu-Ray!
On the one hand, for Blu-ray I love all the Disney, and Buena Vista movies and tv shows from ABC coming to the format. I can also get 300 etc. On the other hand HD DVD has Transformers and Matrix. Now that Warners might go Blu-Ray, I wonder if Matrix will be out for Blu-Ray.
I own a 360 only. Was thinking of getting a PS3 to jump on the Blu-Ray boat. Hmmm.
Quick question though, my tv is a 42in 1080i Sony Plasma, will 1080p blu-ray still look kick ass? I'm thinking yes. I saw a Demo at best buy and my jaw dropped. It looked much sharper than CABLE TV HD.
On the one hand, for Blu-ray I love all the Disney, and Buena Vista movies and tv shows from ABC coming to the format. I can also get 300 etc. On the other hand HD DVD has Transformers and Matrix. Now that Warners might go Blu-Ray, I wonder if Matrix will be out for Blu-Ray.
I own a 360 only. Was thinking of getting a PS3 to jump on the Blu-Ray boat. Hmmm.
Quick question though, my tv is a 42in 1080i Sony Plasma, will 1080p blu-ray still look kick ass? I'm thinking yes. I saw a Demo at best buy and my jaw dropped. It looked much sharper than CABLE TV HD.
KBox said:
Unless you already own a PS3, I'd recommend staying out of the format war. The standalone players are pretty shitty, and the 360 external HD-DVD player is a lousy option.
If you want a PS3 for games, it makes sense to pick up some movies, but I wouldn't pay a cent on a standalone until the whole thing is settled.
theBishop said:
Thanks, yea I probably will get a game or three on PS3. I'm fine with my 360 games, but yea, I was more going for it to get a Blu-Ray player. On the third hand, I'm also thinking of not jumping in and sticking to my upscaled Dvds. Everytime I pick up a DVD, I'm like should I wait and get it in HD later. Damn this format war lolz.
Maxwell House
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Interesting. Do you know at what time?mrklaw said:
OokieSpookie
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KBox said:
Warner is already neutral so the Matrix movies are coming sooner or later
Maxwell House
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Well, with a press conference tomorrow, I think WB announces exclusivity to either BD or HD-DVD. I am not sure which way they will go though...50/50 either way IMO.
It sounds outlandish, I know, but I really believe something big is going to be announced tomorrow, just in time for the holidays.
It sounds outlandish, I know, but I really believe something big is going to be announced tomorrow, just in time for the holidays.
OokieSpookie
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Is this press conference confirmed?
I am surprised it is not up on highdefdigest or other sites yet.
I am surprised it is not up on highdefdigest or other sites yet.
Maxwell House
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nm, I am retarded.
Maxwell House said:
Um... no the article was regarding a Blu-ray event that occured yesterday.
If Warner was smart, they would hold off their bets until the end of Q4 when the cheaper players and fall titles have their effect. (That or wait for lots and lots of moneyhats!)
Maxwell House
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LOL, nm, I am all screwed up today. I realized the one Onix posted isn't the one with slants, this one is:
If Warner were to go one way or another tomorrow here is what the side would gain as exclusive for this year:
The Aviator
Ocean's Gift set
Ocean's Thirteen
The Omega Man
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter Years 1-5: Limited Edition Gift set
Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same
Thats Entertainment: The Complete Collection
Blade Runner (Complete Collector's Edition)
Blade Runner (Ultimate Collector's Edition)
The Aviator
Ocean's Gift set
Ocean's Thirteen
The Omega Man
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter Years 1-5: Limited Edition Gift set
Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same
Thats Entertainment: The Complete Collection
Blade Runner (Complete Collector's Edition)
Blade Runner (Ultimate Collector's Edition)
Ignatz Mouse
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I keep trying to second guess the Warner thing, and I am coming up empty.
The comment about player prices could mean that they want to go Blu, and player prices now make that possible. Or it could refer to the new lows in HD-DVD player prices.
Then again, given that money is probably involved regardless of the format they choose, it's all rationalization (as was Paramount's press). $ > Reason.
The comment about player prices could mean that they want to go Blu, and player prices now make that possible. Or it could refer to the new lows in HD-DVD player prices.
Then again, given that money is probably involved regardless of the format they choose, it's all rationalization (as was Paramount's press). $ > Reason.
Maxwell House
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I wonder if WB at this moment are mulling over moneyhat offers from both the BD and HD-DVD camp?
jjasper said:
Fox reaffirmed their commitment to Blu-Ray today. They promised 100 new Blu-Ray movies in 2008 and day-and-date releases alongside DVD "when they can":
http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Fox_Promises_Expanded_Blu-ray_Support_in_2008/1119
The interesting thing about the Weinstein story is not that they have been so quiet. When HighDefDigest asked about their plans, a rep said "We arent commenting on our High-Def plans at this time". That's a megaton IMO. Even if they had nothing new to announce, I would think a rep would say something like "Weinstein is currently exclusive to HD-DVD and we have no announcement at this time".
OokieSpookie
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I think it is amusing how so much can change in a few days.
More and more people on the AVS and Highdefdigest forums are starting to shift to a belief that now WB may go blu and many who jumped out of the gate at the rumor earlier in the week are oddly silent or all of the sudden going with the "of it did happen it would not be a big deal" defense.
Personally I do not think they would make a move to either side until next year and the press conference will be to reconfirm their dual support but this turn is still pretty fucking funny still.
More and more people on the AVS and Highdefdigest forums are starting to shift to a belief that now WB may go blu and many who jumped out of the gate at the rumor earlier in the week are oddly silent or all of the sudden going with the "of it did happen it would not be a big deal" defense.
Personally I do not think they would make a move to either side until next year and the press conference will be to reconfirm their dual support but this turn is still pretty fucking funny still.
Is there any word of The Office ever coming out in HD? As silly and simple as it seems, something like an "Office Trilogy" in HD would be huge imo and would actually be quite a volley in the war. E.g., would probably get me to buy an HD-DVD player even though I already have a PS3.
OokieSpookie
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dallow_bg said:
It has a less than 20% success rate , I would hesitate highly to call that "cracked"
Edit: not to mention that the DRM it can be changed rather easily on the fly
What's the reason for the sad face?dallow_bg said:
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