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Not at the expense of BD. It doesn't have to be either/or.

Posted by Jack G (A) on June 7, 2007 at 09:39:50

In Reply to: why would anyone root for HD-DVD at the expense of Blu-Ray.... posted by oscar on June 7, 2007 at 07:14:34:

The whole more storage space/ hgher bitrate argument is a red herring. For all its "technically superior" specs, which haven't even been finalized, there has been *nothing* showing that it has a practical advantage with the picture/sound. Yea, I heard about Blood Diamond. Its interesting that nobody mentioned that the DVd looks like dog doo, so it must be all HD DVD's fault. Warner still put out far more good quality discs on both formats than any other studio. for all the WHINING about Warner that the ungratefull Blu-nosers do,it makes one wish that Warner had stayed HD DVD exclusive like they originally planned.
Yes, as far as studio support goes, that can change quickly either way, ala DIVX. Seen any new Fox titles lately? STUDIO SUPPORT IS ONLY RELEVANT IN THE TITLES THAT ARE PUT OUT. Having a gajillion titles in your catalog is wothless if you aren't releasing them. Right now, there are about the same number of titles on both formats. BD is clearly focusing on mindless popcorn and children's flicks, that appeal to a younger crowd. HD has less box office hits, but appeals to a wider, frequently older, audience.
Honestly, BD really needs to get its act together. Right now, they are little more than a movie format for the PS3.
For all the chest thunping, BD really isn't any better, and really can't justify its higher price.
Frankly, you should be thankfull for HD DVD. Without it, BD movies would all look like The Fifth Element and House of flying daggers, plus prices would be much much higher than they are now.
That said, I don't expect either format to go away any time soon. Both CAN coexist.
Jack\
PS Bill Hunt is famous for being a BD shill.
PSS. I'm getting tired of Warner holding back titles because in their effort to support both formats, they've had to wait for BD to get their act together so they could release them at the same time.

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