Warner Bros To Support Blu ray Exclusively From May 2008

Vikingod · Jan 4, 2008, 10:45 PM

Source: Time Warner
Thanks to interspaced for the submit!
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In response to consumer demand, Warner Bros. Entertainment will release its high-definition DVD titles exclusively in the Blu-ray disc format beginning later this year, it was announced today by Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros. and Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group.

"Warner Bros.' move to exclusively release in the Blu-ray disc format is a strategic decision focused on the long term and the most direct way to give consumers what they want," said Meyer. "The window of opportunity for high-definition DVD could be missed if format confusion continues to linger. We believe that exclusively distributing in Blu-ray will further the potential for mass market success and ultimately benefit retailers, producers, and most importantly, consumers."

GutterPunk · Jan 5, 2008, 12:11 AM

ouch so much for having a hd-a30 hd dvd player... god i got it for $200 cheaper than blue ray... br is just too expensive!

interspaced · Jan 5, 2008, 12:31 AM

I'm sorry to hear that. This is why the public for the most part sat this one out because they didn't want their player to become obsolete in a year.

This war can't really continue or more people will be sucked into what is essentially a corporate battle. If warner's desicion ends the war quickly then all the better I say.

As for why blu ray players are expensive I expect they want to make a profit on their players as opposed to a loss. You can get blu ray players from Sharp, Sony Pioneer etc but only Toshiba and Venturer players for HD DVD. Toshiba aren't really competiting with anyone in that regard. None of the blu ray only manufacturers are going to support losing money trying to compete with the prices Toshiba are pricing their players.

Hope that makes some sense.

Mr cairo · Jan 5, 2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GutterPunk

ouch so much for having a hd-a30 hd dvd player... god i got it for $200 cheaper than blue ray... br is just too expensive!

its really not i had mine for 280 UK pounds that about 140 us dollars ... yes its a ps3 and its frikking awesome for hidef playback

me in very happy

Necrosis · Jan 5, 2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr cairo

its really not i had mine for 280 UK pounds that about 140 us dollars ... yes its a ps3 and its frikking awesome for hidef playback

me in very happy

Show us where to get it at that price and I'll buy one.

I'm interested to hear more about their reasons besides what is listed in the corporate release, also why wait till May to drop HD DVD? Still releasing "all new titles" but slightly delayed? Its all a bit odd if you ask me plus them saying just the middle of last month they wouldn't be supporting Blu-Ray exclusively.

SimonShaw · Jan 5, 2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

Show us where to get it at that price and I'll buy one.

I'm interested to hear more about their reasons besides what is listed in the corporate release, also why wait till May to drop HD DVD? Still releasing "all new titles" but slightly delayed? Its all a bit odd if you ask me plus them saying just the middle of last month they wouldn't be supporting Blu-Ray exclusively.

Another typical necrosis reply, kissing the arse of microsoft, and any postive news for sony is automatically foul play.
Just what is it about microsoft and their technologies that satisfy you so much? You seem all too happy to accuse sony of foul play yet microsoft are seemingly innocent?no foul practice at all involved in trying to force their technologies on the world?
I also suppose that sony are guilty of this as well, but in the land of necrosis and the other microsoft fanboys that frequent this site, that doesnt really matter.....?

Mr cairo · Jan 5, 2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

Show us where to get it at that price and I'll buy one.

Was lucky enough to get one at a local dixons in a pre christams sales push and before you start off with the Sony fanboy rant bit do a search on my forum name and PS3/sony/playstation and you will find that i have slated them on price and extras over the last year but finally i found a ps3 for a price that was "ok'ish" and bought one and in all honesty its bloody marvellous

its always been about price Sony Playstation at a decent Price will outsell Microsoft Xbox at rougly same price Sony just need to drop the price for people to buy one ............

... like i did

SimonShaw · Jan 5, 2008, 01:03 AM

Well said that man

interspaced · Jan 5, 2008, 01:05 AM

To add to this it seems New Line is also joining WB's stance WB goes all Blu-ray

thunderclap · Jan 5, 2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by interspaced

To add to this it seems New Line is also joining WB's stance WB goes all Blu-ray

New Line is a Time Warner Company so yes... they would be going Blu too.

Necrosis · Jan 5, 2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr cairo

its always been about price Sony Playstation at a decent Price will outsell Microsoft Xbox at rougly same price Sony just need to drop the price for people to buy one ............

... like i did

So that is why it's "STILL" the worst selling console? That is why the Wii has crushed the PS3 for sales? Sony out sold MS when they had exclusive content. I maybe playing MGS4 a year after you.

BTW, here is a bit more news on this.

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Warner said it decided to go with Blu-ray because consumers have shown a stronger preference for that format than HD DVD.

The company said sales of Blu-ray discs in the U.S. generated $169 million last year, while sales of discs in the HD DVD format totaled $103 million.

Newsvine - Warner Bros. Picks Blu-Ray Over HD-DVD

So I wonder if Sony paid them the difference to make up the loss?

Zelig · Jan 5, 2008, 01:20 AM

Technically, I'd prefer HD-DVD to become the format of choice, but honestly, I've just stopped buying movies until this gets sorted out one way or another.

SimonShaw · Jan 5, 2008, 01:20 AM

Jeez necrosis do you ever give up?
How much are microsoft paying you? Its pathetic

Necrosis · Jan 5, 2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonShaw

Jeez necrosis do you ever give up?
How much are microsoft paying you? Its pathetic

Wow, didn't realize I shouldn't post subject matter that has to do with the thread topic because you don't like what I say?

BTW, Simon what format/players do you own? Because I support both so piss off.

***Veridian3*** · Jan 5, 2008, 01:33 AM

TBH, i think that some of the comments in that press release are a bit mad... "In response to consumer demand" and "give consumers what they want"

Personally i would think most consumers would like the chance to choose the cheapest player and the cheapest discs.... plus have all movies available on both formats. The longer this goes on having movies on both BD and HD is the only way everyone is going to win.

**Mousey** · Jan 5, 2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonShaw

Another typical necrosis reply, kissing the arse of microsoft, and any postive news for sony is automatically foul play.
Just what is it about microsoft and their technologies that satisfy you so much? You seem all too happy to accuse sony of foul play yet microsoft are seemingly innocent?no foul practice at all involved in trying to force their technologies on the world?
I also suppose that sony are guilty of this as well, but in the land of necrosis and the other microsoft fanboys that frequent this site, that doesnt really matter.....?

Hey since when was this thread in the FWZ?
Without Microsoft there wouldn't be a lot of the technology we have today regarding computers. Microsoft fuelled IBM, who later developed UNIX, which gave birth to linux. UNIX was snapped up by steve jobs who developed OS and OS X on it (besides OS2 which was microsoft).
Do your research and kindly stop cluttering up the forums please.
On topic, i don't really see the point in all this hi-definition fuss, why hasn't a hybrid player been developed or would that be too hard to do?

SimonShaw · Jan 5, 2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

Wow, didn't realize I shouldn't post subject matter that has to do with the thread topic because you don't like what I say?

BTW, Simon what format/players do you own? Because I support both so piss off.

You support both? Really? Where's your blu-ray support threads?
I support blu-ray as I personally think that its the better format and I have always owned a Sony console.
What I dont do that you seem to quite regularly, is moan about the competition constantly. I might have the odd poke at Microsoft, but I am not hugely bothered about the Xbox as I think its a great console.
And to be fair, why all the abuse aimed at Sony over Blu-Ray?Its not their format, you have a fair number of other companies, namely Panasonic, to be moaning about

SimonShaw · Jan 5, 2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousey

why hasn't a hybrid player been developed or would that be too hard to do?

It has

***Veridian3*** · Jan 5, 2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonShaw

I support blu-ray as I personally think that its the better format

Curious about what you think is better about BD...

interspaced · Jan 5, 2008, 01:44 AM

I've been reading your posts Necrosis for some time and I find it perplexing that you see fit to attack people on this forum who praise the PS3 or other sony products. People have a right to buy whatever they see fit (in the case of this format war and wars gone before it competition simply does not work), there is no right or wrong decision. All the consoles have their own merits. The Wii may be seen as a gimmick but it's promoting gaming to a new audience. The xbox is credited for developing a solid online system and PS3 for developing high definition with its blu ray drive.

Your comments about being about to play MGS4 in a year on your 360 comes across as a really bitter statement. If there are no exclusives to a platform then there will be no competition. If you believe in capitalism then having closely competiting platforms will stimulate innovation which is good for everyone.

**Mousey** · Jan 5, 2008, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonShaw

You support both? Really? Where's your blu-ray support threads?
I support blu-ray as I personally think that its the better format and I have always owned a Sony console.
What I dont do that you seem to quite regularly, is moan about the competition constantly. I might have the odd poke at Microsoft, but I am not hugely bothered about the Xbox as I think its a great console.
And to be fair, why all the abuse aimed at Sony over Blu-Ray?Its not their format, you have a fair number of other companies, namely Panasonic, to be moaning about

Because Necrosis isn't being a fan boy and posting threads saying how leet blu-ray is he doesn't support it?
Seriously kid where do you dig your logic up from, my advice is to close your browser now and go cry, i'm already losing my rag i dunno about any of the other guys.
(BTW Veridian have you picked up that post report?)

SimonShaw · Jan 5, 2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousey

Because Necrosis isn't being a fan boy and posting threads saying how leet blu-ray is he doesn't support it?
Seriously kid where do you dig your logic up from, my advice is to close your browser now and go cry, i'm already losing my rag i dunno about any of the other guys.
(BTW Veridian have you picked up that post report?)

See thats the problem with this forum that I have noticed, everyone with a differing opinion is shot down, and the general opinion of this site is pro microsoft and pro hd-dvd.

Why would I want to support a format that is supported by microsoft and toshiba only? Why has everyone else sided with blu-ray? Blu-ray is also in a console, which like it or not will generate sales of blu-rays. All HD-DVD has to support it is the sales of standalone players which isnt going well. If I was to speak to the average joe on the streeet, I'm sure that they will have heard of Blu-ray purely due to the PS3.

I see that you have reported my post. If anyones crying mate its you, shock horror, someone that doesnt agree with you?

**Mousey** · Jan 5, 2008, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonShaw

See thats the problem with this forum that I have noticed, everyone with a differing opinion is shot down, and the general opinion of this site is pro microsoft and pro hd-dvd.

Why would I want to support a format that is supported by microsoft and toshiba only? Why has everyone else sided with blu-ray? Blu-ray is also in a console, which like it or not will generate sales of blu-rays. All HD-DVD has to support it is the sales of standalone players which isnt going well. If I was to speak to the average joe on the streeet, I'm sure that they will have heard of Blu-ray purely due to the PS3.

I see that you have reported my post. If anyones crying mate its you, shock horror, someone that doesnt agree with you?

If you opened your goddamned eyes and looked at DH's review policy you'll notice it says that Driverheaven prides itself on unbiased information, and so do the rest of us (besides you maybe).
Seriously kid, if all you've come here for is to argue with us in this thread, Leave.

Necrosis · Jan 5, 2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonShaw

You support both? Really? Where's your blu-ray support threads?
I support blu-ray as I personally think that its the better format and I have always owned a Sony console.
What I dont do that you seem to quite regularly, is moan about the competition constantly. I might have the odd poke at Microsoft, but I am not hugely bothered about the Xbox as I think its a great console.
And to be fair, why all the abuse aimed at Sony over Blu-Ray?Its not their format, you have a fair number of other companies, namely Panasonic, to be moaning about

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

I've made it very clear in the past that my issue isn't Blu-Ray but w/ the company backing it. My supported format would in general have to be HD DVD. I have the 360 add-on, Toshiba HD-A3, & the LG GGC-H20L. 35 HD DVD titles, and 5 Blu-Ray. Thus whichever way it goes I'll be fine. Now I just would like to have a decent hardware Blu-Ray solution that isn't over rated/priced.

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/news/150...tage-sony.html

**Mousey** · Jan 5, 2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/news/150...tage-sony.html

I think i can safely say, owned.

SimonShaw · Jan 5, 2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousey

If you opened your goddamned eyes and looked at DH's review policy you'll notice it says that Driverheaven prides itself on unbiased information, and so do the rest of us (besides you maybe).
Seriously kid, if all you've come here for is to argue with us in this thread, Leave.

Unbiased eh?
So thats why the site is covered in adverts? Hmm go figure

And i suppose in a way yes I wanted to start an argument, as that seems to be the only way some people will listen

SimonShaw · Jan 5, 2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousey

I think i can safely say, owned.

Owned? Oh really?
Is that why the first reply to that thread is

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

Figures typical Blu-Ray PR.

Hmm I wouldnt really say owned tbh - shut it

Necrosis · Jan 5, 2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by interspaced

I've been reading your posts Necrosis for some time and I find it perplexing that you see fit to attack people on this forum who praise the PS3 or other sony products. People have a right to buy whatever they see fit (in the case of this format war and wars gone before it competition simply does not work), there is no right or wrong decision. All the consoles have their own merits. The Wii may be seen as a gimmick but it's promoting gaming to a new audience. The xbox is credited for developing a solid online system and PS3 for developing high definition with its blu ray drive.

Your comments about being about to play MGS4 in a year on your 360 comes across as a really bitter statement. If there are no exclusives to a platform then there will be no competition. If you believe in capitalism then having closely competiting platforms will stimulate innovation which is good for everyone.

Attacking some one, and stating facts or rumored facts for that matter is entirely two different things. You are generalizing my comments I've made on such topics in the past from what little you remember. The number of number of threads in referencing PS3/Sony/Blu-Ray far out number the small amount I have posted in. Indeed free enterprise is good, and I'm quite happy cairo is happy w/ his PS3. However, immediately stating I was going to say someone about him being a Sony fan boy was premature. When he made the closing remark it was almost an invitation for me to say some thing.

Zelig · Jan 5, 2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonShaw

Why would I want to support a format that is supported by microsoft and toshiba only?

And NEC, Sanyo, Intel.

In reality, relatively few companies involved with hardware or movie studios are exclusively Blu-ray or HD-DVD supporters.

Necrosis · Jan 5, 2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonShaw

Owned? Oh really?
Is that why the first reply to that thread is

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Originally Posted by Necrosis

Figures typical Blu-Ray PR.

Hmm I wouldnt really say owned tbh - shut it

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Originally Posted by SimonShaw

Unbiased eh?
So thats why the site is covered in adverts? Hmm go figure

And i suppose in a way yes I wanted to start an argument, as that seems to be the only way some people will listen

Your point? This is a free forum, and I can post my opinion then debate my opinion w/ other people. Every person I've debated I have no personal or ill feelings towards. However, look at you how long have you've been here? I think there is a word for people like you.

Troll:

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An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts controversial messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, with the intention of baiting other users into an emotional response. [1] The rise of the expression "concern troll" reflects an expanded definition of troll as someone whose posts have the primary goal of disrupting or derailing an internet community. "Troll" is also used in a broader pejorative sense to question the good faith of any Internet user who has annoyed the person using the term.

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Jan 5, 2008, 12:31 AM	#3
interspaced DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0	I'm sorry to hear that. This is why the public for the most part sat this one out because they didn't want their player to become obsolete in a year. This war can't really continue or more people will be sucked into what is essentially a corporate battle. If warner's desicion ends the war quickly then all the better I say. As for why blu ray players are expensive I expect they want to make a profit on their players as opposed to a loss. You can get blu ray players from Sharp, Sony Pioneer etc but only Toshiba and Venturer players for HD DVD. Toshiba aren't really competiting with anyone in that regard. None of the blu ray only manufacturers are going to support losing money trying to compete with the prices Toshiba are pricing their players. Hope that makes some sense.

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SimonShaw DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0	Well said that man

Jan 5, 2008, 01:05 AM	#9
interspaced DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0	To add to this it seems New Line is also joining WB's stance WB goes all Blu-ray

Jan 5, 2008, 01:33 AM	#15
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 4,835 Rep Power: 174	TBH, i think that some of the comments in that press release are a bit mad... "In response to consumer demand" and "give consumers what they want" Personally i would think most consumers would like the chance to choose the cheapest player and the cheapest discs.... plus have all movies available on both formats. The longer this goes on having movies on both BD and HD is the only way everyone is going to win.

Jan 5, 2008, 01:44 AM	#20
interspaced DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 287 Rep Power: 0	I've been reading your posts Necrosis for some time and I find it perplexing that you see fit to attack people on this forum who praise the PS3 or other sony products. People have a right to buy whatever they see fit (in the case of this format war and wars gone before it competition simply does not work), there is no right or wrong decision. All the consoles have their own merits. The Wii may be seen as a gimmick but it's promoting gaming to a new audience. The xbox is credited for developing a solid online system and PS3 for developing high definition with its blu ray drive. Your comments about being about to play MGS4 in a year on your 360 comes across as a really bitter statement. If there are no exclusives to a platform then there will be no competition. If you believe in capitalism then having closely competiting platforms will stimulate innovation which is good for everyone.