Disney did not reject HD-DVD for technical reasons. This is a myth. My understanding was that Disney actually was instrumental in not only developing HDi, but also approving the specs for the HD-DVD format. They then decided to bail and join the BD group for a plethora of political reasons...
I really believe that Stringer probably thought that the PS3 would've landed them a swift & decisive victory not long after it's launch. Nonetheless, It's definitely refreshing to see a power player from either side expressing some regret for this mess, so kudos to Stringer. I'm assuming that...