Paramount and Universal -- I hope you are paying attention. The format war is over. If HDM has a future in the mass market, the players need to ride the same horse. And one of the horses just died.
You're right - I'm Red-blooded, but own both formats, and I think both Universal and Paramount should go format neutral - that way HD DVD owners are still supported by a couple loyal studios, but mass adoption of Blu-ray can commence since all content will be available on BD.
I'm sure there will be some major spin going on in this thread very soon by the usual red fans, but it will be the usual "these numbers are too small to really matter, the PS3 is a kids toy, look how well HD-DVD players are selling on Amazon" stuff.
These numbers have to be influencing Universal and Paramount. Yes, discounted HD-DVD players are selling well on Amazon right now, but I'm sure the movie studios care more about what movies are selling, not players. As the pie on the right looks less and less like Pac-Man, the pressure has to be mounting.
Next week's numbers are looking to be more of the same. The huge sale on Amazon has some major titles movies for both camps, but Blu-Ray is still crushing HD-DVD.
Better yet TrentD, how about all studios release all on both formats, as a HD DVD supporter, why should you lie down? Because the BDA says so, get F'D!
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Hans Martin @ Jan 18th 2008 3:42PM
Paramount and Universal -- I hope you are paying attention. The format war is over. If HDM has a future in the mass market, the players need to ride the same horse. And one of the horses just died.
TrentD @ Jan 18th 2008 3:53PM
You're right - I'm Red-blooded, but own both formats, and I think both Universal and Paramount should go format neutral - that way HD DVD owners are still supported by a couple loyal studios, but mass adoption of Blu-ray can commence since all content will be available on BD.
WordSlinger @ Jan 18th 2008 4:30PM
I'm sure there will be some major spin going on in this thread very soon by the usual red fans, but it will be the usual "these numbers are too small to really matter, the PS3 is a kids toy, look how well HD-DVD players are selling on Amazon" stuff.
These numbers have to be influencing Universal and Paramount. Yes, discounted HD-DVD players are selling well on Amazon right now, but I'm sure the movie studios care more about what movies are selling, not players. As the pie on the right looks less and less like Pac-Man, the pressure has to be mounting.
Next week's numbers are looking to be more of the same. The huge sale on Amazon has some major titles movies for both camps, but Blu-Ray is still crushing HD-DVD.
Gus @ Jan 18th 2008 10:41PM
What should be displayed here is DVD v BR v HDDVD then everyone will realize what a load of bullshit these numbers represent.
Gus @ Jan 18th 2008 10:44PM
Better yet TrentD, how about all studios release all on both formats, as a HD DVD supporter, why should you lie down? Because the BDA says so, get F'D!
HD4ME @ Jan 19th 2008 12:55AM
Yeah, only problem is the Stallion was shot while in full health and it has been overtaken by a donkey!