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Ken , On behalf of the ' incCORRUPTABLE ' HD-DVD format and its , in my case , aging Fanboy base , I Thank You  !!!! ~M~
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Hmm... we cannot edit our posts any more. A new post then to add subscription to this thread...
[edit]Actually, we can, but only if it's the last post, it seems[/edit]
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http://areahd.dvdtiefpreise.com/?page_id=42Good site about upcoming , and english friendly Hd-DVD releases from around the globe including some U.S. BD exclusives like Mr.& Mrs.Smith , Fantastic 4 , Underworld and some good imminent arrivals like Resident Evil ( which I personally hate  ) and the Oceans 11, 12 & 13 and some great World cinema like Oldboy , Hero and Pan's Labyrinth . ~M~
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Great find. How about Band of Brothers on HDDVD!!!!! WOWOWOW one of my all time favorites. Amazon.jp was too confusing for this boy so I did a Google search and found: http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-w/section-videos/pid-1004843548/keep in mind its 5 individual discs to buy- this is for disc 1. best regards, Jerry
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Kubrick boxset is now available to pre-order. I cancelled my individual pre-orders and took the boxset, saving about $40.
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Hmm... we cannot edit our posts any more. A new post then to add subscription to this thread...
[edit]Actually, we can, but only if it's the last post, it seems[/edit] Just click the "Notify" button...
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Actually, it looks like 'edit' is now active. I guess it was an option George could enable but hadn't done so initially.
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Paramount/Dreamworks are reverting to HD DVD exclusivity: LOS ANGELES - 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." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070820/ap_on_hi_te/dueling_dvd_formats;_ylt=Avyiq1znBvA61M311YWV25ms0NUE A report from earlier this morning suggested this deal of exclusivity between Paramount and the HD DVD group was made for as little as $150m dollars. I give up.
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Here's the full press release. The deal is pretty much effective immediately with the upcoming release od Blades of Glory. All announced BD releases will be cancelled: 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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Im frankly puzzled by this as it would appear to me that BR has a lead that is insurmountable. I guess what this means is the format war is not cooling down but rather heating up into another round. Interesting none the less.
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Jerry
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The timing of the announcement is very suspicious, Jerry. Before it was confirmed the basic rumour was that Paramount/Dreamworks were being paid somewhere in the region of $150m for this deal - though these rumours initially only suggested that this would have been a deal to ensure they stayed neutral and possibly released some catalogue titles exclusively on HD DVD.
For the Paramount rep to state that this is "the smart choice" for them when their titles sell an average of 2:1 in Blu's favour does set the odd alarm bell ringing. There's little doubting that a dual format release of Transformers would have echoed the 60/40 (and rising) sales gap Warner has seen with '300,' so the basic way to compensate a studio like Paramount/Dreamworks for that is to pay them off the difference that they would lose on a title like that not being a dual format release. There`s really no logic for such a once neutral major studio defecting at this point. It`s quite bizarre. Despite this I am sure they skirt through the anti-trust loop holes in the same way BD exclusive studios might (the games industry is rife with these types of deals that manage to avoid any legal investigation).
Worth noting that the full press release specifically states that this deal excludes all Spielberg films. I thought that was interesting.
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Wow - this is a surprise. This might be good for the enthusiast that buys both formats (many of us here in that category).
Gotta say, this really mucks it up for the man on the street that waits for a shakeout before investing at any price of player.
With this news, I can't recommend HD disk purchase to my friends/family in this category for the foreseeable future...
ken
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