Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Microsoft and Blu-ray talking all along According to one of Microsoft’s lead marketing guys, Jeff Bell, Microsoft has been in talks with Blu-ray for a long time now. With what he’s said, it sort of sounds like Microsoft is a bit concerned over the Warner Bros switch, even though they don’t really say it directly. Jeff had this to say about the situation, "We've been talking to Blu-ray all along because we have the best piece of software in the business, called HDi. It is the backbone that powers interactivity in HD-DVD and we have that available to potentially partner with others," also during his conversation with 1up, he also had this to say. "You never say never. I think we'd like to see how things evolve. Our commitment, however, to HD-DVD is profound and consistent, and we have done very, very well in term of our accessory sales." Obviously Microsoft still qualifies Paramount, DreamWorks, and Universal as prime supporters for the HD DVD format, but how long do they feel this will stay concrete? The possibility of both Paramout and DreamWorks jumping ship are very high, as is the opportunity for Universal to back both formats with their decision to not renew their exclusive contract. This could only mean good things for the Blu-ray format, as expanding your market in any area is only going to do well. Even if it means an add-on for the rival console on the market, it would eventually help put an end to the format war and finally get Blu-ray supporters the entire list of movies released. --------------------------------------------------- M$ does the u turn after bribing studios(along with toshiba) and what not for hd-dvd. :roflroll2: :roflroll2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 ^^I don't give a damn as to who wins the console/format war :sleep3: ^^ True that, when it comes to Gaming, I am not monogamic...!! I kick the olds a*s, and bring home the new lady...^^. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 personally, i think MS supporting hd dvd is just a facade for their digital downloads deam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 M$ does the u turn after bribing studios(along with toshiba) and what not for hd-dvd. :roflroll2: :roflroll2: Get your facts straight. M$ was never involved in doling out incentives to the studios to back the HD-DVD format. That was Toshiba all the way. M$'s payouts came in the form of royalty pre-payments for digital downloads of movies over Xbox Live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 M$ does the u turn after bribing studios(along with toshiba) and what not for hd-dvd. :roflroll2: :roflroll2: Get your facts straight. M$ was never involved in doling out incentives to the studios to back the HD-DVD format. That was Toshiba all the way. M$'s payouts came in the form of royalty pre-payments for digital downloads of movies over Xbox Live. Alrighty, let me rephrase. M$ does the u turn after doing so much for hd-dvd. :roflroll2: :roflroll2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Any LOST fan out there. DONOT miss this offer on Amazon. Offer last till tomorrow. Wish my console was region A. http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Complete-Third-...6791&sr=1-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 personally, i think MS supporting hd dvd is just a facade for their digital downloads deam Likewise. Divide and Rule, does that sound familiar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 --------------------------- Definitely PSed, but LOL anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 National Geographic to commit to Blu-ray early? With the Warner Bros announcement in early January in regards to their switch to Blu-ray exclusively, we’ve watched each one of its entities slowly switch to the Blu-ray platform. All but two had made the switch before the June cut-off day, those two being National Geographic and the BBC. Now we’re finally down to one, potentially. Today National Geographic released its list for upcoming titles and none appear on the HD DVD format. Instead, their one expected release, Sharkwater, was not found in the HD DVD category. The title is expected to release on 4/8 which is well before that June cutoff. This pretty much notifies the world that National Geographic has made the full switch to covering Blu-ray exclusively. We’ll keep you posted on when BBC follows suit. After all it can’t be that far off. NOW CONFIRMED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akS ! Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Does this mean, all those people who got a HD-DVD drive won't have any movies ? akS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arun360 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Toshiba spends 3 million on Superbowl adspot. Last ditch effort to save the format? http://www.tvpredictions.com/toshiba012708.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Does this mean, all those people who got a HD-DVD drive won't have any movies ? akS ! This means, No National Geographic documentaries on HD-DVD anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaztin Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Guys chk this Jawdrop thread.... http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=2629&page=48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Guys chk this Jawdrop thread.... http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=2629&page=48 Need to pick it up. The Jaw... from floor. f**king A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Awesome deal on Planet Earth[blu-ray] @Amazon.com. Strongly recommended BBC documentary. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MRAAJ...=blurayforum-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaztin Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yes, it indeed is a good deal...its price fluctuated from $66 to $69 and now to $59...its a decent price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yes, it indeed is a good deal...its price fluctuated from $66 to $69 and now to $59...its a decent price. i got it from best buy @ $76. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaztin Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Prices are always supposed to fall with time...!! btw, Does Bestbuy ships stuff to India? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Prices are always supposed to fall with time...!! btw, Does Bestbuy ships stuff to India? I had someone buy it(along with PSP slim and some games) for me and bring it back to india. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot-Drake-Pixel Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Manga Films Goes Blu-ray Spanish distributor Manga Films has revealed that they will begin releasing titles in the Blu-ray format. The first titles to come from the distributor will be 'Mr. Brooks' and 'Rambo', both due to be released in July. No specs or extras have been announced at this time for either release, so Spanish Blu-ray fans will have to wait just a bit longer for those details. Manga Films initially announced releases for HD DVD, but those releases were canceled last year. The company was contacted with regards to their future high definition plans, and they commented that they had no current plans to release any titles on HD DVD. -------------------------------------------- It's time for all Rambo fans to get PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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