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20-08-2007, 4:17 PM
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Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
LOS ANGELES - Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG announced Monday that they will offer next-generation DVDs in the HD DVD format rather than Blu-ray, a move that further complicates the race between the competing technologies.
The move by the two studios will include the upcoming blockbuster "Shrek the Third" and 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.
"Part of our vision is to aggressively extend our movies beyond the theater, and deliver the quality and features that appeal to our audience," said Brad Grey, chairman and chief executive of Paramount Pictures. "I believe HD DVD is not only the affordable high quality choice for consumers, but also the smart choice for Paramount."
The competition between Blu-ray and HD DVD has kept confused consumers from rushing to buy new DVD players until they can determine which format will dominate the market.
Studios and retailers have been choosing sides.
"Spider-Man 3" will only be available in the Blu-ray DVD format when it is released by Sony Pictures.
Likewise, people with Blu-ray players won't be able to enjoy the action-thriller "The Bourne Ultimatum," which Universal Pictures will release only in HD DVD.
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20-08-2007, 4:25 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
Heres the link.
http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.co...vd-format-war/
Make of it what you will, i'll be first to cry BS though. 
The crutch off this article is the HD-DVD group has paid off Paramount/Dreamworks $150,000,000 in total to secure future support. By that I take it neutrality.
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Sources tell me that Paramount, which has been publishing on both Blu-ray and HD DVD, will receive $50 million to continue publishing in HD. "The deal is that anything they release on Blu-ray, they'll have to release in HD," a source told me. In addition, the studio will give the HD format exclusivity for some older titles in its catalogue.
But the $100 million from HD-DVD for DreamWorks Animation is a huge $$$ infusion for that still struggling public company.
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20-08-2007, 4:28 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
Another link Paramount to Offer Movies in HD DVD Associated Press. (link fixed)
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20-08-2007, 4:31 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
That links dead.
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20-08-2007, 4:32 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
As much as I hate to say it's true.
(I would love what's going on behind the scenes in all of this!)
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20-08-2007, 4:35 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
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As much as I hate to say it's true.
(I would love what's going on behind the scenes in all of this!)
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Thats's what they said about Walmart.  |
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20-08-2007, 4:40 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
Transformers vs Spiderman
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20-08-2007, 4:40 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
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20-08-2007, 4:49 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
What I am gonna do now?!!
I am seriously thinking about boycotting everything!! Or maybe just rent!
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20-08-2007, 4:50 PM
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What I am gonna do now?!!
I am seriously thinking about boycotting everything!! Or maybe just rent!
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Just but an HD-DVD player, they are so cheap. 
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20-08-2007, 4:53 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
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Just but an HD-DVD player, they are so cheap. |
I don't want two boxes! It's never gonna end.
I guess I'll just wait it out...
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20-08-2007, 4:56 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
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This is not good .......
Will Sony lose out again like they did with Betamax? As a PS3 owner I really hope not. |
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20-08-2007, 4:57 PM
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Re: Paramount and Dreamworks going HD-DVD exclusive?
HD DVD really does have the pick of the best Summer blockbusters now, unless FOX can get their act together and give Blu-ray a boost.
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