Well, I for one Hope that Paramount re-releases Star-Trek on Blu-Ray. Well, for that matter, I hope that all the movies released on HD-DVD are released on Blu as to not to have two large pieces of hardware taking up precious rack space in the closet.
You can still buy a dual-format player, if rack space is such an issue in your closet.
But seriously, can someone explain to me why rack space is such an issue here ? I come from Europe, where I LIVED in a closet, and was perfectly happy to have VHS, DVD and LD players in my rack even then (it was long before the advent of High Definition).
I know I'd go for a dual format player because I completely intend to make the most of the hddvd closeouts soon to come (or going on currently eg. amazon). I would have liked hddvd to win but heck, can't pass on a good deal.
Like what? What studio would be so stupid to say "Oh, we released 'Transformers' on HD-DVD, so there's no reason to release it on BD."
Are you mad? The files on both formats are essentially the same. All of the work is done, they just need to drop the movies in a BD filesystem and come up with a few spiffy graphics for the menus.
So, if you can make a blanket statement like that, then I'm going to say this:
There are 400 HD-DVD releases in USA circulation and ALL of them will get Blu-Ray replacements.
There's only 232 exclusive HD-DVD titles. Warner indicated at least some of their long awaited exclusive titles (they have 20 or so) are coming to blu-ray. The ones that won't make it? Troy won't make it (which doesnt matter since the DC exists and is better). There is doubt as to whether Casablanca, Forbidden Planet, Excalibur, Grand Prix, Mutiny on the Bounty or Adventures of Robin Hood will reach blu-ray.
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Well, I for one Hope that Paramount re-releases Star-Trek on Blu-Ray. Well, for that matter, I hope that all the movies released on HD-DVD are released on Blu as to not to have two large pieces of hardware taking up precious rack space in the closet.
You can still buy a dual-format player, if rack space is such an issue in your closet.
But seriously, can someone explain to me why rack space is such an issue here ? I come from Europe, where I LIVED in a closet, and was perfectly happy to have VHS, DVD and LD players in my rack even then (it was long before the advent of High Definition).
what is the point now for dual-mode?
@ Franssu
Not so much self space, but wires and connections. Why have 2 when you only need 1 connect from a player to your TV.
@ Tom
There are 400 HD-DVD releases in USA circulation and many of them will never get Blu-Ray replacements.
@tom
I know I'd go for a dual format player because I completely intend to make the most of the hddvd closeouts soon to come (or going on currently eg. amazon). I would have liked hddvd to win but heck, can't pass on a good deal.
@Mr. B: Never get BD replacements?
Like what? What studio would be so stupid to say "Oh, we released 'Transformers' on HD-DVD, so there's no reason to release it on BD."
Are you mad? The files on both formats are essentially the same. All of the work is done, they just need to drop the movies in a BD filesystem and come up with a few spiffy graphics for the menus.
So, if you can make a blanket statement like that, then I'm going to say this:
There are 400 HD-DVD releases in USA circulation and ALL of them will get Blu-Ray replacements.
@Mr. B
There's only 232 exclusive HD-DVD titles. Warner indicated at least some of their long awaited exclusive titles (they have 20 or so) are coming to blu-ray. The ones that won't make it? Troy won't make it (which doesnt matter since the DC exists and is better). There is doubt as to whether Casablanca, Forbidden Planet, Excalibur, Grand Prix, Mutiny on the Bounty or Adventures of Robin Hood will reach blu-ray.