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BLU-RAY vs HD-DVD
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 -- Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) and DreamWorks Animation SKG (NYSE: DWA), 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. WOW, thats quite the blow for BLU-RAY dvd player owners. 
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I don't think this will really sway the high def battle in either direction. Blu-Ray has more exclusive companies still, and the battle really won't be won for either side for a good five years still I think. It took DVD about 7 or 8 years before it really put the nail in VHSs coffin. Blu-Ray and HD-DVD have only been out for a few years.
In terms of movies sold, nothing in either high def camp comes anywhere close to DVD yet. 300 is about the only movie that has sold well. In the end, I think HD-DVD wins out. I think more and move of the exclusive studios for Blu-Ray will start doing HD-DVD. HD-DVD has sold more set-top boxes, is cheaper to produce, and already has movies like 300 that have DVD on one side, and HD-DVD on the other. Finally, for the most part, Sony isn't allowing the porn industry in on Blu-Ray. Lots of people seem to think that's what won things for VHS over Betamax.
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lol, neither. before either makes a huge impact, a new format will be developed.
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Another reason why I think it'll still be a long ways before either format wins is the fact that most people still don't have HDTVs. If your TV doesn't support at least 720P, then there's really no reason to go for either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD.
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nononono.
720 is shit. if your tv cant even handle 1080i, dont waste your money.
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I think he lives in a world where the sale of DVD porn amounts to a multi-billion dollar industry, proving his point.
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do u know what the pecentage of dvd sales are for the industry. from one article that i read its roughly 30-40% from 80% five years ago. still a huge percentage but actually dvd sales are declining. how many new porn stores do see popping up? not many. its all about the internet.
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