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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.]]>Jul 2nd 2007 2:11PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/Jul 2nd 2007 2:32PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/Jul 2nd 2007 2:18PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/
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.]]>Jul 2nd 2007 2:34PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/
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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!]]>Jul 2nd 2007 3:49PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/Jul 2nd 2007 4:19PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/
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.]]>Jul 2nd 2007 4:45PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/
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. ]]>Jul 2nd 2007 6:54PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/07/02/hd-dvd-and-blu-ray-releases-on-july-3rd-2007/
That's why really old films can look so stunning.]]>Jul 2nd 2007 9:40PM