HD DVD thread - Toshiba: HD DVD DISCONTINUED, REPAIR/SUPPORT CONTINUES, NO BLU PLANS

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[quote name='guyver2077']heroes is almost here.!!!!!
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Excitement. Hopefully I won't have trouble finding the HD version in B&M stores

[quote name='Sporadic']
I would love to have the original Invasion Of The Body Snatchers or the 1976 remake in HD.[/QUOTE]

That would be amazing.
 
[quote name='guyver2077']heroes is almost here.!!!!!

also cant wait for sept 18 for smallville 6[/QUOTE]

Don't forget BSG. The best TV show announcement for HD DVD so far.
 
That I definitely can't wait for. I wonder(and hope) that they'll bring the latter seasons to HD-DVD as well. That show will look fantastic in HD. I can't wait. Do we know when the first season hits yet?


[quote name='thrustbucket']Don't forget BSG. The best TV show announcement for HD DVD so far.[/quote]
 
[quote name='guyver2077']just finished watching shooter.. pretty bad ass movie..

may consider getting it..but why the fuck is it priced as a combo disk when its not..[/QUOTE]

Because like Universal, Paramount hates us and won't lower any damn prices!
 
[quote name='Deadpool']Because like Universal, Paramount hates us and won't lower any damn prices![/QUOTE]

Paramount? REALLY?

Well...

"Based on conversations with multiple sources, we believe that Paramount is set to make the vast majority of its catalog available exclusively in the HD-DVD format (unclear whether that includes titles from its sister studio DreamWorks).

While Paramount (owned by Viacom) has some on-going commitments to release new release titles in Blu-ray, it is unclear how long that commitment lasts and how comprehensive the agreement is.

Up until now, Paramount and DreamWorks (live action) were releasing in both Blu-ray and HD-DVD formats. The reason for shifting catalog exclusivity to HD-DVD would appear to be substantial upfront dollars. We expect these dollars could have a meaningfully positive impact on Viacom's film profitability in 2H '07 and full-year 2008.

Separately, it appears that DreamWorks Animation is set to announced that 3-5 key titles (some catalog, some new releases, but details are still fuzzy) over the next several years will be made available exclusively in HD-DVD.

While we are somewhat surprised to see DWA favor a format given its smaller number of releases in a year similar to Paramount, we suspect the driving force of the decision was upfront payments to increase their support of HD-DVD. Given DWA's size, the financial impact on EPS in 2008-2010 could be a positive catalyst for the stock (we are still assuming that Shrek The Third is coming out in both formats in November 2007).

Prior to these revelations, we believe HD-DVD was essentially "dying a slow death," as Universal was the only studio exclusive to HD-DVD (and its box office was not strong enough this year to make a difference), far outweighed by the Blu-ray only studios (Sony, Fox, Disney, MGM, and Lionsgate.) Even though Sony's PS3 has been disappointing from a sales standpoint, Blu-ray DVD sales had begun to notably accelerate based on the content being made available. However, the Paramount/DWA moves alter the landscape meaningfully, as Paramount (Including DW/DWA titles) is the leading theatrical distributor year-to-date (enabling its catalog DVDs to "ride the coattails" of the success of successful theatrical films being released on DVD for the first time.)"
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http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.co...vd-format-war/

Apparently a few people have heard the news on TV making it official...but we'll see. Blu-boys are going NUTS right now.
 
CONFIRMATION!



And now for the OFFICIAL News...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070820...dvd_formats;_ylt=Avyiq1znBvA61M311YWV25ms0NUE
Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG announced Monday that they will offer next-generation DVDs in the HD DVD format rather than Blu-ray, a move that further complicates the race between the competing technologies.


The move by the two studios will include the upcoming blockbuster "Shrek the Third" and all movies distributed by Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films, as well as movies from DreamWorks Animation, which are distributed exclusively by Paramount Home Entertainment.

"Part of our vision is to aggressively extend our movies beyond the theater, and deliver the quality and features that appeal to our audience," said Brad Grey, chairman and chief executive of Paramount Pictures. "I believe HD DVD is not only the affordable high quality choice for consumers, but also the smart choice for Paramount."

The competition between Blu-ray and HD DVD has kept confused consumers from rushing to buy new DVD players until they can determine which format will dominate the market.

Studios and retailers have been choosing sides.

"Spider-Man 3" will only be available in the Blu-ray DVD format when it is released by Sony Pictures.

Likewise, people with Blu-ray players won't be able to enjoy the action-thriller "The Bourne Ultimatum," which Universal Pictures will release only in HD DVD.
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And it has begun! HD DVD is the first format to lure a significant Neutral to HD DVD exclusive (at least how the Yahoo article seems). Transformers....HD DVD only? Damn...
 
[quote name='Sporadic']:applause: Nice.

Now let the Paramount torrent (TITANIC) begin![/QUOTE]

Smurfs are going NUTS all over. I made sure to register and post the news on TheDigitalBits just for Bill.
 
Yes, good news for HD-DVD, but still just confirms that the dual format is not going away anytime soon. I have both, so either way is fine with me....although, I feel my PS3 is a bit better than the 360-HD DVD player I have.
 
Its Official as of TODAY!!!!

PARAMOUNT AND DREAMWORKS ANIMATION EACH DECLARE EXCLUSIVE SUPPORT FOR HD DVD

Movies Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment Including Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Animation SKG, DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films to be Released Exclusively in HD DVD

Exclusive Program To Begin with Release of “Blades of Glory,” Followed by “Transformers” and “Shrek the Third,” Films Representing More Than $1.5 Billion in Combined Worldwide Box Office.

Los Angeles, CA, August 20, 2007 – Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) and DreamWorks Animation SKG (NYSEWA), each announced today that they will exclusively support the next-generation HD DVD format on a worldwide basis. The exclusive HD DVD commitment will include all movies distributed by Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films, as well as movies from DreamWorks Animation, which are distributed exclusively by Paramount Home Entertainment.

The companies each said that the decision to distribute exclusively in the HD DVD format resulted from an extensive evaluation of current market offerings, which confirmed the clear benefits of HD DVD, particularly its market-ready technology and lower manufacturing costs. Paramount Home Entertainment will launch its exclusive HD DVD program with the release of the blockbuster comedy hit “Blades of Glory” on August 28th and follow with two of the biggest grossing movies of the year “Transformers” and “Shrek the Third”. These three titles alone represent more than $1.5 billion in box office ticket sales worldwide.

“The combination of Paramount and DreamWorks Animation brings a critical mass of current box office hits to consumers with a line-up of live action and animated films that are perfect for HD DVD,” stated Brad Grey, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures, which is currently the leading studio in domestic box office. “Part of our vision is to aggressively extend our movies beyond the theater, and deliver the quality and features that appeal to our audience. I believe HD DVD is not only the affordable high quality choice for consumers, but also the smart choice for Paramount.

“We decided to release “Shrek the Third” and other DreamWorks Animation titles exclusively on HD DVD because we believe it is the best format to bring high quality home entertainment to a key segment of our audience – families,” stated DreamWorks Animation CEO, Jeffrey Katzenberg. “We believe the combination of this year’s low- priced HD DVD players and the commitment to release a significant number of hit titles in the fall makes HD DVD the best way to view movies at home.”

With the rapid increase of HD TV screens in households, and audiences wanting to enjoy the total entertainment experience, HD DVD has emerged as the most affordable way for consumers to watch their movies in high definition. In addition to pristine quality, HD DVD also offers consumers the chance to personalize the movie-watching experience, to interact with their movies and even to connect with a community of other fans.

Paramount Home Entertainment will issue new releases day and date as well as catalog titles exclusively on HD DVD. Today’s announcement does not include films directed by Steven Spielberg as his films are not exclusive to either format.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company’s labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films, Nickelodeon Movies and DreamWorks Studios. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studios and Worldwide Television Distribution.

About DreamWorks Animation SKG

DreamWorks Animation is principally devoted to developing and producing computer generated, or CG, animated feature films. With world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced CG filmmaking technology and techniques, DreamWorks Animation makes high quality CG animated films meant for a broad movie-going audience. The Company has theatrically released a total of fourteen animated feature films, including Antz, Shrek, Shrek 2, Shark Tale, Madagascar, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Over the Hedge, Flushed Away, and Shrek the Third. DreamWorks Animation’s newest release, Bee Movie, opens in theaters November 2, 2007.
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I find it odd that they would start with Blades of Glory. I would assume they already pressed though discs for Blu-Ray. Who knows, maybe it will be a rare title if some get leaked.
 
[quote name='doubledown']I find it odd that they would start with Blades of Glory. I would assume they already pressed though discs for Blu-Ray. Who knows, maybe it will be a rare title if some get leaked.[/QUOTE]

Exactly...Time to hit up Suncoast for an early copy...:cool:
 
[quote name='GizmoGC']Smurfs are going NUTS all over. I made sure to register and post the news on TheDigitalBits just for Bill.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I'm not too excited over this (I would have preferred a Blu exclusive studio to go neutral) but it's nice to see the "UNIVERSAL IS THE ONLY REASON HD-DVD IS ALIVE AND I HAVE A FEELING IN MY BUM KNEE THAT THEY ARE GOING NEUTRAL BY THE END OF THE YEAR" argument finally be put to rest.
 
[quote name='Mr. Anderson']Wow, this is quite a blow to Blu-ray. I may actually pick up a 360 HD-DVD player sooner than later. :D[/quote]

Get it this week at Best Buy and you'll get 300 HD DVD/DVD for free + King Kong and 5 other movies = $179.99
 
I have an idea. Everyone who is hardcore HD DVD in this thread preorder/order every damn Paramount title you want right now to show them your support!
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Get it this week at Best Buy and you'll get 300 HD DVD/DVD for free + King Kong and 5 other movies = $179.99[/QUOTE]

Geez, that's an amazing deal. I might just take advantage; thanks for the tip Linkin.
 
[quote name='LinkinPrime']Get it this week at Best Buy and you'll get 300 HD DVD/DVD for free + King Kong and 5 other movies = $179.99[/QUOTE]

I'm on my way now to get another one!

Linkin, can you change this thread title to include Paramount exclusive?

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I just went through the list of Paramount movies on Wiki and I would love to see these movies released.

The Ten Commandments (1956)
The Nutty Professor (1963)
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965)
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
The Godfather 1-3
Chinatown (1974)
Charlotte's Web (1973 film)
Indiana Jones 1-3
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)
Pet Sematary (1989)
Naked Gun 1-3
The Addams Family (1991)
Wayne's World (1992)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Tommy Boy (1995)
Congo (1995)
Beavis and Butt-head Do America (1996)
Titanic (1997)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
The Truman Show (1998)
Dead Man on Campus (1998)
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
Shaft (2000)
Vanilla Sky (2001)
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Collateral (2004)
The Weather Man (2005)
 
[quote name='GizmoGC']I'm on my way now to get another one!

Linkin, can you change this thread title to include Paramount exclusive?

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haha. I enjoyed this one myself...

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Anyone think the Paramount release already on Blu-Ray might become rare and valuable?

Not that I'm looking to make a quick buck or anything ;)

EDIT - I hate this dual format crap, but if there's cash to be made...................
 
[quote name='benjamouth']Anyone think the Paramount release already on Blu-Ray might become rare and valuable?

Not that I'm looking to make a quick buck or anything ;)

EDIT - I hate this dual format crap, but if there's cash to be made...................[/QUOTE]

Blades of Glory has already been produced and is in back rooms right now...I'm sure some will trickle out...
 
[quote name='GizmoGC']Blades of Glory has already been produced and is in back rooms right now...I'm sure some will trickle out...[/quote]

What about the stuff they've already released, worth raiding Amazon for ?
 
[quote name='GizmoGC']Blades of Glory has already been produced and is in back rooms right now...I'm sure some will trickle out...[/QUOTE]

It wouldn't surprise me.

A few Blu-Ray Robocop s got leaked out even though MGM did a recall before it was released.

[quote name='benjamouth']What about the stuff they've already released, worth raiding Amazon for ?[/QUOTE]

I would guess, no.
 
[quote name='Ruined']I have an idea. Everyone who is hardcore HD DVD in this thread preorder/order every damn Paramount title you want right now to show them your support![/quote]

i agree.. order away...

start with shooter!

what else is coming soon?
 
[quote name='guyver2077']i agree.. order away...

start with shooter!

what else is coming soon?[/QUOTE]

Blades Of Glory
Saturday Night Fever
Next
Top Gun
The Jack Ryan Collection (The Sum of All Fears/Clear and Present Danger/Patriot Games/The Hunt For Red October)
Face/Off
Star Trek: The Original Series - Season One
 
[quote name='Maynard']meh[/QUOTE]
LOL, yes, clearly this is totally insignificant news.


For a highly amusing read, go check out Bill Cunt's latest column at thedigitalbits.com...his infantile whining and shell-shocked reaction is awesome. Among the points made:

1) Microsoft's DIRTY MONEY is what did this, and Microsoft's DIRTY MONEY is only harming the HD disc industry. Unlike Sony's squeaky-clean money, some of which seems to go into his pocket.

2) OMG SPIELBERG'S MOVIES AREN'T NECESSARILY INCLUDED IN THIS DEAL SO THE ENTIRE DEAL IS WORTHLESS BECAUSE ALL THAT MATTERS IS SPIELBERG'S MOVIES AND OBVIOUSLY EVERYTHING ELSE IN PARAMOUNT ISN'T WORTH A PILE OF SHIT

3) HD DVD "still isn't going to win." This is the most amusing change of all that I have seen so far - people going from "HD DVD is dead" to "HD DVD isn't going to win" and acting like there's no change. Sorry, but that's a big difference.
 
[quote name='guyver2077']was next any good?[/QUOTE]

I've never seen it before.

It's based off a Philip K. Dick book and has Nick Cage, so I was just planning on blind buying it.
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']LOL, yes, clearly this is totally insignificant news.


For a highly amusing read, go check out Bill Cunt's latest column at thedigitalbits.com...his infantile whining and shell-shocked reaction is awesome. Among the points made:

1) Microsoft's DIRTY MONEY is what did this, and Microsoft's DIRTY MONEY is only harming the HD disc industry. Unlike Sony's squeaky-clean money, some of which seems to go into his pocket.

2) OMG SPIELBERG'S MOVIES AREN'T NECESSARILY INCLUDED IN THIS DEAL SO THE ENTIRE DEAL IS WORTHLESS BECAUSE ALL THAT MATTERS IS SPIELBERG'S MOVIES AND OBVIOUSLY EVERYTHING ELSE IN PARAMOUNT ISN'T WORTH A PILE OF SHIT

3) HD DVD "still isn't going to win." This is the most amusing change of all that I have seen so far - people going from "HD DVD is dead" to "HD DVD isn't going to win" and acting like there's no change. Sorry, but that's a big difference.[/QUOTE]

Gotta love Blu-Biill :lol:
 
[quote name='asianxcore']Wow.

Thankfully I am a dual-supporter. Gotta have my Transformers on HD-DVD[/QUOTE]


I support both also. Competition is always good IMO.
 
[quote name='Blitz']I support both also. Competition is always good IMO.[/quote]

Yeah great, I wish there was 4 formats so I could by 4 different players.

Sooner MS kills HD-DVD and Blu-ray the better ;).
 
I should note, again, every single Paramount/Dreamworks Blu-ray announcement is now done and gone. Blades of Glory, Tom Clancy set, Jack Ryan Collection, EVERYTHING. Their all dead Jim.
 
[quote name='GizmoGC']I should note, again, every single Paramount/Dreamworks Blu-ray announcement is now done and gone. Blades of Glory, Tom Clancy set, Jack Ryan Collection, EVERYTHING. Their all dead Jim.[/quote]

:lol:

Dude, you're loving this aren't you ?
 
[quote name='Sporadic']I've never seen it before.

It's based off a Philip K. Dick book and has Nick Cage, so I was just planning on blind buying it.[/QUOTE]

It was ok. Probably not worth buying to be honest. A rental.
 
[quote name='benjamouth']Yeah great, I wish there was 4 formats so I could by 4 different players.

Sooner MS kills HD-DVD and Blu-ray the better ;).[/QUOTE]

Hey don't hate me because I'm bi-discual. ;)
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']LOL, yes, clearly this is totally insignificant news.


For a highly amusing read, go check out Bill Cunt's latest column at thedigitalbits.com...his infantile whining and shell-shocked reaction is awesome. Among the points made:

1) Microsoft's DIRTY MONEY is what did this, and Microsoft's DIRTY MONEY is only harming the HD disc industry. Unlike Sony's squeaky-clean money, some of which seems to go into his pocket.

2) OMG SPIELBERG'S MOVIES AREN'T NECESSARILY INCLUDED IN THIS DEAL SO THE ENTIRE DEAL IS WORTHLESS BECAUSE ALL THAT MATTERS IS SPIELBERG'S MOVIES AND OBVIOUSLY EVERYTHING ELSE IN PARAMOUNT ISN'T WORTH A PILE OF SHIT

3) HD DVD "still isn't going to win." This is the most amusing change of all that I have seen so far - people going from "HD DVD is dead" to "HD DVD isn't going to win" and acting like there's no change. Sorry, but that's a big difference.[/QUOTE]

I actually just asked Amir what he thought of Bill's post:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=11357078&postcount=2183

[quote name='amir']That's so sad. I know he has passion about this space but really. He is totally, and absolutely wrong about his assertions regarding Microsoft in that blog. I can't be more clear than this.

He is a member of AVS. I hope he comes here and asks me direct questions and I will give him the direct answers I have already. And then let's hope he does the same with the other camp.[/quote]
 
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