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That's still quite a large library of films that could remain HD DVD exclusive.
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If they don't, BD may not make it, but thats a big if. I'm sure Paramount will eventually, but I'm not as sure about Universal.
Jack
I'm sure the Warner Bros announcement was purposely done early (before CES, but there were other revelations way before the official press release from Warner Bros) to give an electronics manufacturer, a software company and a certain studio time to gather their thoughts and pen their own announcements.
Part of Warner's quick (and decisive IMHO) decision to pick a "winner" was to get the fence sitters off the fence to help stimulate HD media growth. Universal, Paramount et al have to look at the potential growth market for HD DVD (practically nil now) and Blu-ray and make "adjustments' accordingly. They won't back the losing format for very long.
And if they choose to try to remain stubborn, the B&M stores might make the decision for them. BB et al are probably unenthusiastic about maintaining dual inventories...
There were Best Buy rumblings re: saying bye-bye to two formats before the Warner Bros announcement and I don't think other retail outlets will be far behind if that happens. If players purchased recently start walking back into stores (returns), it will only make the decision that much easier for them.
The biggest director for Universal and Dreamworks has already said none of his films will be sanctioned for HD DVD only. As we've already seen with Close Encounters, the converse isn't true.
The writing is on the wall and I strongly recommend that HD DVD fanatics read it.
-------------"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
I don't expect many Speilberg titles on BD for quite a while. Maybe Poltergeist, but not his bigger titles.
Jack
Raiders Of The Lost Ark movies on Blu-Ray will almost certainly be timed with the release of the 4th movie on same is my guess.
"AI" should be a high-def natural also, but if only Stanley Kubrick had lived to complete it--can't help but wonder if his style would have been much more fitting.
So at the moment, there seems to be no way an HD RotLA will happen.
-------------"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
He recently had a falling out with Paramount. Regardless, IIRC, he was late to jump into DVD, so I don't think we'll see his bigger hits until there are alot more people buying BD.
Jack
Paramount controls distribution and until it starts shipping blu-ray again, no chance for RotLA. Ditto all Spielberg's Universal titles. But hopefully it won't be long before those studios reevaluate their position.-------------
"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
As the audience builds up, you get a steady stream of new purchases of a particular blockbuster. And you get to start collecting royalties sooner rather than later.
Compare that to, oh, let's say the Goodfellas HD DVD which is #3386 on Amazon. CE3K doesn't seem to be selling too poorly by any rational measure.
-------------"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
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Who cares? Spielberg will never sanction an HD DVD only release of any of his films.
-------------"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
Last I heard, it only sold about 2,000 its first week. I'm sure its sold more since, but it was never a huge seller. I suspect Speilberg will wait until there is a much bigger customer base.
Jack
You usually respond to my points by saying something negative about blu-ray, but that doesn't mean your response is relevant. As for Spielberg, I don't think he really cares about how many Blu-rays sell--he leaves that to bean counters and pundits. He cares more about giving fans of his movies the best possible experience. It's not like he's hurting for more money or more sales. But you guys at AVS like to think of all angles, I guess.
-------------"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." -Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982)
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