Paramount Drop Blu Ray

[Dark Drakan]

Paramount Drop Blu Ray

Seems that movie giants Paramount have decided to drop their global support of Blu Ray and have made themselves HD-DVD exclusive. They have based their decision on the benefits of HD DVD relating to the formats market-ready technology and lower manufacturing costs. Paramount Pictures chairman and CEO had this to say about the move:

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.

Also DreamWorks Animation CEO had this to say:

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.

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News: Paramount Goes HD DVD Exclusive - CVG.com

 

[Albion Knight]

Re: Paramount Drop Blu Ray

Well finally some good news for HD-DVD
Now they just need to drop the price of the Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player and through in some free movies and things will be looking up.
Oh wait they've already done that

Purchase a Xbox 360 HD DVD Player by September 30, 2007 and select 5 free movies from mail-in offer.

Amazon.com: Xbox 360 HD DVD Player: Video Games

 

[Dark Drakan]

Re: Paramount Drop Blu Ray

Well finally some good news for HD-DVD
Now they just need to drop the price of the Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player and through in some free movies and things will be looking up.
Oh wait they've already done that
Amazon.com: Xbox 360 HD DVD Player: Video Games

:lol: nicely put, seems people are getting quite fond of the more recognised format and cheaper development costs.

 

[-Ravan-]

Re: Paramount Drop Blu Ray

That'll probably be another nail in the coffin for sony's PS3.

 

[Dark Drakan]

Re: Paramount Drop Blu Ray

Blu Ray sales figures are still high though (though whos buying them im unsure as ive still never seen a player), its just some companies prefer the cheaper cost of production and more well known name of HD-DVD-