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post #1 of 150
2/12/08 at 3:10am
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This closed thread will be utilized to alert the HTF membership of any breaking news involving the HDM formats, whenever, said news is reported by reliable sources. Links to these reports will be supplied in this thread with links to the appropriate threads for any type of discussion.

Best Buy and Netflix pushing Blu-ray to their consumers.

Netflix says chooses Blu-ray format over HD DVD | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters

Please discuss in the following two threads:

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...ml#post3324065

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...ml#post3323981
post #2 of 150
2/15/08 at 12:36am
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High Definition Breaking News Alerts: Wal-mart dropping HD DVD in June" 02-15-08!

A Hollywood Reporter article is speculating that sources indicated that Toshiba will abandon HD DVD in the foreseeable future. Read about it in the link below and please discuss in the appropriate thread.

Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...ml#post3325853
post #3 of 150
2/15/08 at 8:11am
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High Definition Breaking News Alerts: Wal-Mart dropping HD DVD in June" 02-15-08!

Reportedly, Wal-Mart dropping HD DVD in June.

Wal-Mart puts stake through HD DVD's heart | Tech news blog - CNET News.com

Wal-Mart chooses Blu-ray over rival HD-DVD - Feb. 15, 2008

Please discuss in the thread below starting at Post #2748.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...ml#post3326002
post #4 of 150
2/16/08 at 5:36am
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High Definition Breaking News: Another report of Toshiba giving up HD DVD" 02-16-08!

Another report of Toshiba exiting the HD DVD format.

Toshiba to exit HD DVD, end format war-NHK | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters

Please discuss in the following linked thread.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...thread-71.html
post #5 of 150
2/17/08 at 5:02am
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High Definition Breaking News: Another report of Toshiba giving up HD DVD" 02-17-08!

This AP story was linked on CNN.com about Toshiba's decision to pull the plug on HD DVD.

Toshiba Said Considering Dropping HD DVD Format


Please discuss in the following format threads.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...thread-74.html

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...ml#post3326879
post #6 of 150
2/18/08 at 2:43am
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High Definition Breaking News: WSJ on Toshiba giving up Format War" 02-18-08!

Some more articles indicating that this week we will get an announcement from Toshiba that they're conceding the format war. More articles are sure to come.

Toshiba Set to Cede DVD-Format Fight - WSJ.com

Toshiba May Fold HD DVD Business - Forbes.com


Please discuss in the appropriate threads.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...thread-77.html

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...ml#post3326879
post #7 of 150
2/19/08 at 12:41am
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Re: High Definition Breaking News: Toshiba officially ends HD DVD" 02-19-08!

Toshiba officially announces that the HD DVD format will come to an end.

Toshiba : Press Releases 19 February, 2008

Toshiba Quits HD DVD Business: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance


Please discuss in the appropriate threads.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...thread-80.html






Crawdaddy
post #8 of 150
2/19/08 at 9:29am
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Re: High Definition Breaking News: Toshiba has officially given up HD DVD 02-19-08!

Universal indicating they're going to release on Blu-ray in the near future.

At least one of the two studios exclusive to HD DVD is already gearing up to join the other team.

"While Universal values the close partnership we have shared with Toshiba, it is time to turn our focus to releasing new and catalog titles on Blu-ray," said Craig Kornblau, president of Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

"The path for widespread adoption of the next-generation platform has finally become clear. Universal will continue its aggressive efforts to broaden awareness for hi-def’s unparalleled offerings in interactivity and connectivity, at an increasingly affordable price. The emergence of a single, high-definition format is cause for consumers, as well as the entire entertainment industry, to celebrate."


HomeMediaMagazine.com | Bringing Digital Entertainment To You

Please discuss in the appropriate thread.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...ml#post3328787
post #9 of 150
2/21/08 at 2:30am
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High Definition Breaking News: All six major studios in support of Blu-ray! 02-21-08

Now it's official that Paramount has joined Universal and the rest of the major studios in support of the Blu-ray format.

Paramount seals Blu-ray sweep
post #10 of 150
3/3/08 at 2:20pm
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Re: High Definition Breaking News: Sony releasing 100 titles on BR! 03-03-08

Sony is releasing over 100 titles to Blu-ray this year and another marketing campaign will take place with retailers like Best Buy to jumpstart the new era of HDM that has a single supported format.

Having knocked down HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc supporters now are positioning their advanced format as the one to beat standard DVD, cable and satellite for high quality video delivery.

New marketing efforts will immediately start cropping up at retail. HDTV/PlayStation 3 demonstration displays have been set up at about 1,000 Blockbuster stores in recent weeks. A variety of BD films will be screened at the displays, which are slated to roll out to all Blockbuster outlets in the next couple of months, studio executives said.

“We need to spend very little time congratulating ourselves on winning the format war. I think the worst thing the industry can do is rest on its laurels,” Sony Pictures Home Entertainment president David Bishop said. “Going forward, the messaging will be that Blu-ray is the best possible experience. It’s six times superior in picture quality to [standard] DVD. And it’s just the flat-out best high-def experience when compared to cable or satellite.”


Blu-ray revs up its marketing - 2/29/2008 - Video Business
post #11 of 150
5/29/08 at 5:27am
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BRD Updates on 05-29-08: Shrek 3, Top Gun, Beowulf DC & Jack Ryan Films

Added the following titles to the Blu-ray Release Schedule:
  • Madagascar
  • Shrek 3
  • Transformers
  • Beowulf (Director's Cut)
  • Top Gun
  • Jack Ryan Films
post #12 of 150
5/30/08 at 10:46am
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BRD Updates on 05-30-08: Lost Boys: The Tribe & Nightmare Before Christmas

Added "Lost Boys: The Tribe" and "Nightmare Before Christmas" to the Blu-ray Release Schedule. I have to wonder if the original "Lost Boys" will be release the same day?





Crawdaddy
post #13 of 150
6/2/08 at 9:46am
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BRD Updates on 06-02-08: The Lost Boys, XXX: State of the Union & others

Sony releasing the following titles on 08-12-08 and have added them to the Blu-ray Release Schedule. It would be nice if at least one film out of this bunch can be a good film.
  • Half Past Dead
  • Maximum Risk
  • 7 Seconds
  • XXX: State of the Union


As expected "The Lost Boys" is being released on BRD the same day as "Lost Boys: The Tribe". Also, added "Shine a Light" to the same release date.



Crawdaddy
post #14 of 150
6/6/08 at 2:51am
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BRD Updates on 06-06-08: The Counterfeiters, Leatherheads and The Omen (1976)

Added the following titles to the Blu-ray Release Schedule.
  • The Counterfeiters
  • Leatherheads
  • The Omen (1976)
post #15 of 150
6/10/08 at 2:24am
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BRD Updates on 06-10-08: Added Smart People and Prom Night (2008)

Added the following titles to the Blu-ray Releases Schedule.
  • Prom Night (2008)
  • Smart People





Crawdaddy
post #16 of 150
6/16/08 at 3:04am
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BRD Updates on 06-16-08: LA Confidential, Miami Vice, U-571 and others on Blu-ray

Warner is finally releasing "LA Confidential" again as a SE. It will come out in SD DVD and Blu-ray on 09-23-08.

Also, on 08-26-08, Universal is releasing the following titles on Blu-ray:
  • End of Days
  • Miami Vice
  • U-571

On 08-12-08, Sony releasing "CJ7" on Blu-ray.


These titles have been added to the Blu-ray Release Schedule.





Crawdaddy
post #17 of 150
6/16/08 at 8:47pm
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BRD Updates on 06-17-08: Kill Bill Volumes 1 & 2 on Blu-ray

On 09-23-08, Buena Vista is releasing Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2 on Blu-ray. Both BRD releases are reflected in the Blu-ray Release Schedule.





Crawdaddy
post #18 of 150
6/18/08 at 1:46pm
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BRD Updates on 06-18-08: Six James Bond Films on Blu-ray

The following James Bond films will be released on Blu-ray come 10-21-08. Each title has been added to the Blu-ray Release Schedule.
  • Die Another Day
  • Dr. No
  • From Russia with Love
  • For Your Eyes Only
  • Live and Let Die
  • Thunderball



Crawdaddy
post #19 of 150
6/20/08 at 5:54pm
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BRD Updates on 06-20-08: Beat the Devil and Last Time I Saw Paris on Blu-ray

Two classic films are coming to Blu-ray on 08-12-08. They are Beat the Devil and Last Time I Saw Paris. However, the releasing studio is Blu-ray Only so I have no idea what type of PQ these two releases will be on HDM. Buyer beware, I hope we're not running into the same problem we had with previous video formats with public domain releases which unfortunately, I think this is the case with these two releases.

Anyhow, I added them to the Blu-ray Release Schedule.

Amazon.com: Beat the Devil [Blu-ray]: Ivor Barnard, Humphrey Bogart, Juan de Landa, Jennifer Jones, Bernard Lee, Gina Lollobrigida, Robert Morley, Al Silvani, Marco Tulli, Edward Underdown, Saro Urzi, Peter Lorre, Giulio Donnini, Mimmo Poli, Oswald M

Amazon.com: Last Time I Saw Paris [Blu-ray]: Ann Codee, Sandy Descher, George Dolenz, John Doucette, Richard Emory, Gilda Fontana, Eva Gabor, Ed Hinton, Van Johnson, Kurt Kasznar, Peter Leeds, Celia Lovsky, Matt Moore, Roger Moore, Odette, Walter Pid





Crawdaddy
post #20 of 150
6/22/08 at 1:18am
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Re: BRD Updates on 06-22-08: The Final Countdown BR release on 10-28-08

The Blu-ray release of "The Final Countdown" will be on 10-28-08. This title has been added to our Blu-ray Release Schedule.





Crawdaddy
post #21 of 150
6/25/08 at 2:59am
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BRD Updates on 06-25-08: The Incredible Hulk, Firefly & others added to Schedule!

Added "The Incredible Hulk" and a few other titles to the Blu-ray Release Schedule.

Also added "Firefly" (the complete series) and Kiss of the Spider Woman to the release schedule.





Crawdaddy
post #22 of 150
6/30/08 at 6:00am
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BRD Updates on 06-30-08: THE GODFATHER: The Coppola Restoration Blu-ray Collection

Added the following great release to the Blu-ray Release Schedule on 09-23-08.

THE GODFATHER: The Coppola Restoration Blu-ray Collection

I am really looking forward to watching Robert Harris's hard work on these great films in the best video format available to consumers.

Edit: Also added throughout the day, the following titles to the schedule.
  • Constantine
  • Jerry Maguire
  • Rudy
  • The Sixth Sense





Crawdaddy
post #23 of 150
7/2/08 at 6:55am
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BRD Updates on 07-02-08: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD on 08-26-08!

Warner is releasing the great classic film "THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD" on Blu-ray come 08-26-08. This title has been added to the release schedule.





Crawdaddy
post #24 of 150
7/14/08 at 4:24am
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BRD Updates on 07-14-08: Added Eraser, Outbreak and Under Siege 2

Added the following titles to the Blu-ray Release Schedule:
  • Eraser
  • Outbreak
  • Under Siege 2
  • Every Which Way But Loose
  • The Gauntlet
post #25 of 150
7/17/08 at 3:13am
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Re: BRD Updates on 07-17-08 Added Iron Man and 88 Minutes to BR Release Schedule

Added Iron Man and 88 Minutes to the Blu-ray Release Schedule.






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post #26 of 150
7/21/08 at 2:57am
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BRD Updates on 07-21-08: Added JFK to BR Release Schedule

Add JFK (The Director's Cut) to the Blu-ray Release Schedule for 11-11-08.




Crawdaddy
post #27 of 150
7/25/08 at 2:48am
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re: BRD Updates on 08-04-08: Added Band of Brothers, Poltergeist & others!

Added several new titles including "The Ultimate Matrix Collection" to the Blu-ray Release Schedule.




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post #28 of 150
7/28/08 at 2:37am
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Re: BRD Updates on 07-2-08: Added The 7th Voyage of Sinbad 50th Anniversary!

Sony announced "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad" a 50th Anniversary release which has been added to the Blu-ray Release Schedule.




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post #29 of 150
7/29/08 at 5:05pm
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re: BRD Updates on 08-04-08: Added Band of Brothers, Poltergeist & others!

Added Ray Harryhausen Collectible Blu-ray Gift Set to the Blu-ray Release Schedule. This boxset is scheduled for a 10-07-08.





Crawdaddy
post #30 of 150
7/30/08 at 7:42am
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re: BRD Updates on 08-04-08: Added Band of Brothers, Poltergeist & others!

Added "Planet Of The Apes: 40 Year Evolution Blu-ray Collection" to the Blu-ray Release Schedule for 11-04-08.






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