Transformers Movie To Be Released On HD-DVD; No Blu-Ray Disc Release Planned
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Aug 20, 2007 at 1:07pm CDT
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Re: Transformers Movie To Be Released On HD-DVD; No Blu-Ray Disc Release Planned
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Comment by Darth Bombshell
Aug 20, 2007
Well, isn't this just a slap in the nuts? That's all fine and dandy for those of you out there who have a HD-DVD player, but what about the rest of us?
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Comment by Nemesis Cyberplex
Aug 20, 2007
Ha Ha, Take THAT sony & your precious blu-ray!!!
....On that nore, it's a good thing it's coming out on HD-DVD, because we were planning on getting a HD-DVD drive for our 360 as a family christmas present....& now I'll have something killer to watch on it.
....On that nore, it's a good thing it's coming out on HD-DVD, because we were planning on getting a HD-DVD drive for our 360 as a family christmas present....& now I'll have something killer to watch on it.
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Comment by Maju Garzett
Aug 20, 2007
It's only stating that the HD format is only HDDVD, it's still going to come out on DVD.
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Comment by sniper_samurai
Aug 20, 2007
Thats an odd decision by Paramount to discontinue support for Blu-Ray when they already have titles on both formats(eg mIssion Impossible). Anyway heres to a cheaper US import vesion as HD-DVD is region free.
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They could have made that a whole lot clearer.
Comment by Darth Bombshell
Aug 20, 2007
Maju Garzett wrote:It's only stating that the HD format is only HDDVD, it's still going to come out on DVD.
They could have made that a whole lot clearer.
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Comment by R-Burst
Aug 20, 2007
dang! i wanted to buy that on blu-ray! i mean, the transformers movie game has blu-ray specifications, but the movie itself cant have blu-ray?
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Yeah that is complete bullshit on Paramounts part.
Looks like Paramount lost a bit o' business. As much as I liked Transformers, I'm not gonna go out and buy an HDTV just so I can watch it. Screw that noise.
Comment by Senor Hugo
Aug 20, 2007
Darth Bombshell wrote:Well, isn't this just a slap in the nuts? That's all fine and dandy for those of you out there who have a HD-DVD player, but what about the rest of us?
Yeah that is complete bullshit on Paramounts part.
Looks like Paramount lost a bit o' business. As much as I liked Transformers, I'm not gonna go out and buy an HDTV just so I can watch it. Screw that noise.
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indeed
Comment by steve2275
Aug 20, 2007
Darth Bombshell wrote:Maju Garzett wrote:It's only stating that the HD format is only HDDVD, it's still going to come out on DVD.
They could have made that a whole lot clearer.
indeed
Re: Transformers Movie To Be Released On HD-DVD; No Blu-Ray Disc Release Planned
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I was pissed off too at first, but I read it a couple more times, to clear things up.
Comment by Maju Garzett
Aug 20, 2007
steve2275 wrote:Darth Bombshell wrote:Maju Garzett wrote:It's only stating that the HD format is only HDDVD, it's still going to come out on DVD.
They could have made that a whole lot clearer.
indeed
I was pissed off too at first, but I read it a couple more times, to clear things up.
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Or they could be only releasing it as a HD-DVD/DVD combo disc which would reduce costs as there would be no need to make a second master copy and they could charge more for the "convenience".
Comment by sniper_samurai
Aug 20, 2007
Maju Garzett wrote:It's only stating that the HD format is only HDDVD, it's still going to come out on DVD.
Or they could be only releasing it as a HD-DVD/DVD combo disc which would reduce costs as there would be no need to make a second master copy and they could charge more for the "convenience".
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Where does it actually say it's on both DVD & HD? Or hint at it. I only skim read it but I could find it anywhere.
Comment by Justicity
Aug 20, 2007
steve2275 wrote:Darth Bombshell wrote:Maju Garzett wrote:It's only stating that the HD format is only HDDVD, it's still going to come out on DVD.
They could have made that a whole lot clearer.
indeed
Where does it actually say it's on both DVD & HD? Or hint at it. I only skim read it but I could find it anywhere.
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Comment by City Commander
Aug 20, 2007
And uh, that isn't unfair at all.
It's like the Games of Deception boxset all over again.
It's like the Games of Deception boxset all over again.
Re: Transformers Movie To Be Released On HD-DVD; No Blu-Ray Disc Release Planned
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They state that for Next-Gen Media their exclusive would be HDDVD. They said nothing about abandoning normal DVD. They only state their exclusivity for NextGen.
Comment by Maju Garzett
Aug 20, 2007
Justicity wrote:steve2275 wrote:Darth Bombshell wrote:Maju Garzett wrote:It's only stating that the HD format is only HDDVD, it's still going to come out on DVD.
They could have made that a whole lot clearer.
indeed
Where does it actually say it's on both DVD & HD? Or hint at it. I only skim read it but I could find it anywhere.
They state that for Next-Gen Media their exclusive would be HDDVD. They said nothing about abandoning normal DVD. They only state their exclusivity for NextGen.
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Oh, cool ^^ thats good.
Maybe that should be more obvious in the first post or title...
Comment by Justicity
Aug 20, 2007
Maju Garzett wrote:Justicity wrote:steve2275 wrote:Darth Bombshell wrote:Maju Garzett wrote:It's only stating that the HD format is only HDDVD, it's still going to come out on DVD.
They could have made that a whole lot clearer.
indeed
Where does it actually say it's on both DVD & HD? Or hint at it. I only skim read it but I could find it anywhere.
They state that for Next-Gen Media their exclusive would be HDDVD. They said nothing about abandoning normal DVD. They only state their exclusivity for NextGen.
Oh, cool ^^ thats good.
Maybe that should be more obvious in the first post or title...
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Comment by Maju Garzett
Aug 20, 2007
I'm going to clear this up for everyone. They only announced that they are dropping Bluray for all movie titles. HDDVD will be their NextGen focus and they are still making DVDs.
So basically:
HDDVD: Check
DVD: Check
BluRay: Not a chance in hell.
So basically:
HDDVD: Check
DVD: Check
BluRay: Not a chance in hell.
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Comment by Rodimist
Aug 20, 2007
Sounds like yet another pathetic ploy to get people to buy an X-Box 360. If it came out on Blu-Ray I would have been willing to buy a PS3. But sorry, it doesn't would this way. HD-DVD only is gay.
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Comment by ErrantTransformation
Aug 20, 2007
To not release it on regular DVD would be just stupidity (though both studios have done some real stupid things before), so I'm pretty sure it's implied that it will still be on DVD. I'd have hoped they would release it in both HD formats like other movies. Definitely a big blow to Sony who's in the lead right now. Granted, if HDDVD loses out, they'll be forced to make a TF Bluray disc.
And I hope it's a combo disc with special features for both sides unlike 300. I bought 300 as an insurance in case HD-DVD wins out and even if it loses, I could still use the regular DVD side. Except only the movie and not the special features is on the regular DVD side.
And I hope it's a combo disc with special features for both sides unlike 300. I bought 300 as an insurance in case HD-DVD wins out and even if it loses, I could still use the regular DVD side. Except only the movie and not the special features is on the regular DVD side.
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Comment by Nemesis Cyberplex
Aug 20, 2007
Doubtful. the X-box 360's HD DVD player is an add-on...it's not built into the system. People can play an X-box just fine without one, so I don't see how that could make people flock to the 360 when I'm sure there are several HD-DVD players that are under the $600+ it would cost to get a 360+ HD drive.Rodimist wrote:Sounds like yet another pathetic ploy to get people to buy an X-Box 360. If it came out on Blu-Ray I would have been willing to buy a PS3. But sorry, it doesn't would this way. HD-DVD only is gay.
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Comment by Anonymous
Aug 20, 2007
I think this means it'll not be in Blu-Ray format; I don't think it means they won't publish it in non-HD DVD format, which would be financial suicide.
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Comment by Tekka
Aug 20, 2007
This is quite disappointing that they would choose to side with the inferior media. Now the industry is split into two and the only hope for people on a budget would be a hybrid media player.
