HD DVD and Blu-ray releases on July 3rd, 2007
HD DVD gets Blood Diamond this week and with web enabled content, so if you haven't already, go download the latest firmware update. It was released on Blu-ray last month sans the new interactive content. The rest of the titles are solid catalog titles, as most titles this month are. While the total keeps rising for both formats, we can't help but wonder why each week there are so many more DVDs released than both formats combined.HD DVD 241 vs Blu-ray 260.
Blu-ray
- Flatliners (Sony)
- The Patriot (Extended Cut) (Sony)
- The Untouchables (Paramount)
- The Warriors: Ultimate Director's Cut (Paramount)
- Blood Diamond (Warner)
- The Untouchables (Paramount)
- The Warriors: Ultimate Director's Cut (Paramount)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dave @ Jul 2nd 2007 1:45PM
wtf why is Blood Diamond not listed for Blu-ray too? Fuck sake Warner are crazy!
Ben @ Jul 2nd 2007 1:45PM
It already came out last month.
Billy @ Jul 2nd 2007 2:11PM
"we can't help but wonder why each week there are so many more DVDs released than both formats combined."
Well, good sir, allow me to provide some insight on this conundrum. You see, back when the DVD format was introduced in 1999, the movie industry modified its format from 35mm to 65mm stock film, which made for an easy transfer to 480p. But the HD formats are different, since they require more than twice the resolution and most directors have not adopted the 96mm stock film, which is essential for these transfers.
So that's why you're not seeing as many HD releases as regular DVD.
Kevin Murphy @ Jul 2nd 2007 2:32PM
Then why are transfers like the 1960's "Charade" (on HDNet last week) so stunning?
Travis @ Jul 2nd 2007 2:18PM
I have Blood Diamond on Blu-Ray in my Netflix queue and it's listed as being released July 3rd. So I second the question as to why it isn't in this release list for Blu-Ray.
Kevin Murphy @ Jul 2nd 2007 2:34PM
@Travis
because it has been out for over a month. The BD version shipped with the SD version, but the HD version waited for additional content.
Big Sam @ Jul 2nd 2007 2:56PM
Because it was in the Blu-Ray release list last month
http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/06/04/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-june-5th-2007/
Joseph R @ Jul 2nd 2007 3:49PM
< "we can't help but wonder why each week there are so many more DVDs released than both formats combined." >
Now that I've stopping laughing... the obvious reason is because of the nature of the video business (market), you know, where the money is made!
Currently...
1% - market share (sales) of HD-DVD and Blu-ray combined! In very early adopter stage.
over 90% - market share (sales) of standard DVD [whose content is supported by hundreds of companies, not just the big Hollywood studios].
3% to 5% - market share (sales) of VHS, which is still being used by some for rentals, and purchases.
Also, don't forget the higher mastering costs just to release a product on HD-DVD (and especially Blu-ray, has even higher costs).
There's your answer!
Dominic @ Jul 2nd 2007 4:19PM
so what's Warner's deal? are they on the fence? If Blood Diamond came out a month ago on blu-ray, before HD-DVD, why hasn't Batman Begins been released on Blu-ray yet? (released oct 10th 06 on HD-DVD) ?
Xyzzy @ Jul 2nd 2007 4:45PM
@Dominic -- It looks like Warner is waiting until Blu-Ray is finished before releasing anything with extra features. Not sure why they didn't wait for Blood Diamond, but that's why there's no Matrix for BD, no Batman begins for BD, and no Harry Potter (in the US) for either format.
Ben: As for the disk totals, I don't think you're counting disks like these in your releases, are you?
http://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-Arizona-HD-DVD-MusicScenic/dp/B000R34WDG
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QEITJO
They're not movies, but if you're counting concerts... Things like this should count too, no? Content is content.
Phoenixxx1974 @ Jul 2nd 2007 6:54PM
i agree with you also don't forget this one
http://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Bach-Experience-3-Dimensional-Surround/dp/B000Q6GWOQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-9215569-0350258?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1183416801&sr=8-1
is there a list where we can add some that you may have missed? TO get a real count including the small ones like these that slip by the cracks and are stil really cool.
Mr_Fizzlepop @ Jul 2nd 2007 9:40PM
Really old movies were filmed in 70MM, then the industry moved to 35mm.
That's why really old films can look so stunning.