It has a couple of good scenes if you're into that kind of movie, but overall the species series is pretty tame.

12/10/2007 1:22:43 PM

High Definition instantly doubles a movie's score.

12/10/2007 2:19:37 PM

There have been some recent rumblings about Warner picking a side.

http://www.alleyinsider.com/2007/12/pali-sony-snes-bluray-wins-dvd-war-hollywood-loses.html

Quote :

"Rich predicts (reg. required) that the costly format war between Sony and Toshiba/Microsoft (MSFT) will end in 2008, when Time Warner's (TWX) movie studios stop supporting the HD-DVD format, forcing NBC 's (GE) and Viacom's (VIAB) studios to fall in line."

Rich Greenfield is the same guy who leaked the Paramount/HD DVD announcement before it happened (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/desperation-move-cash-grab-or-intensified-blu-rayhd-dvd-format-war/).

And another article from Businessweek.

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_51/b4063028294846.htm

Quote :

"Now, with the Jan. 7 International Consumer Electronics Show fast approaching, Sony and Toshiba are keen to announce they have won over Hollywood's last holdout. In the meantime, they are falling over themselves to woo Warner. While either side could prevail, the Sony group has suddenly emerged as the front-runner."

[Edited on December 10, 2007 at 4:57 PM. Reason : :]

12/10/2007 4:50:23 PM

and I stopped caring the minute i bought both players

12/10/2007 5:49:35 PM

dont know if this was posted yet but

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_20890_7387590_fe_img_1/?ie=UTF8&docId=1000172611

10 free HD DVD's with the purchase of an HD DVD player. (Select HD DVD players also have an additional $100 off)

12/10/2007 6:31:32 PM

I predict that a little while after one of the formats die, dual-format players will be available for just a little more than single-format players.

12/11/2007 2:24:27 AM

Finally, B1G1 on HD-DVDs at Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/34ky6b

Heres a response to the above mentioned WB to Blu-Ray exclusivity rumor: http://www.soundadviceblog.com/?p=677

Quote :

"Web forums were ablaze this morning because of a controversial report by Rich Greenfield of Pali Research, saying in 2008 Warner Bros. would cease support of HD DVD and become Blu-ray only. As a syndicated newspaper columnist I have contacts within the industry and found the whole thing suspicious and oddly timed. My PR contacts put me in touch with Jim Noonan, Warner Bros. Senior Vice President and General Manager, for clarification. I received a response almost immediately and his reply is as follows: “Dear Mr. Lindich, We have made no decision to change our present policy which is to produce in both HD DVD and Blu-ray.” No denial, no silence as one would expect if change was in the works… I received a quick confirmation that their policy won’t be changing. Nothing surprising here, given Warner’s strong support of the HD DVD format with exclusives such as The Matrix and Batman Begins, as well as Warner’s embracing of HD DVD’s web interactivity on the new Harry Potter titles. To learn more about the differences between the HD DVD and Blu-ray Harry Potter titles, see The State of HD DVD at gizmodo.com. It is possible Warner could swing one way or the other in 2008, but for now, it’s undecided and that’s straight from a Warner executive."

I just got on the HD-DVD train a month ago, but if WB does turn out to move to BD exclusively, Im fine with it...I just want the format war over so theres no more issue of what movies I can and cant get in HD (outside of the ones just not available on either). I still have my HD-DVD box with all the packaging material, so it can go on ebay and be sold to some unknowing jerk if anything does become official, since theres no way HD-DVD keeps going if BD gets Warner.

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 4:51 AM. Reason : durr]

12/11/2007 4:49:55 AM

well, i'm not saying it either way, but lets be honest here - WB's statement could easily construed to be just that - a denial AND "silence" about their switch to BluRay

12/11/2007 7:40:06 AM

Quote :

"well, i'm not saying it either way, but lets be honest here - WB's statement could easily construed to be just that - a denial AND "silence" about their switch to BluRay HD DVD"

12/11/2007 8:24:55 AM

Take it at face value. No means no.

Would you really expect Warner to preempt a decision before they've seen the sales of Harry Potter quintillogy, which, btw, comes out today.


[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 10:35 AM. Reason : .]

12/11/2007 10:35:24 AM

Lets avoid arguing based on highdefdigest.

Imagine a whole forum composed of arguments that make up this thread.

12/11/2007 12:07:06 PM

^ that's scary

12/11/2007 12:11:57 PM

just get both formats and call it a day

12/11/2007 1:16:49 PM

just picked up Bourne Ultimatum on HD DVD and Order of the Phoenix on Blu Ray. Best Buy had harry Potter on sale for 27.99 (lame $2 off)

12/11/2007 2:56:04 PM

i heard harry potter was better on the hddvd version

12/11/2007 3:17:02 PM

Blu-ray: HD supplemental content including an exclusive 45 minute HD show "The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter", more foreign language sound tracks and subtitles

HD DVD: IME (Live Community Screening feature lets multiple owners watch together and chat during the movie), also an HD DVD/DVD Combo disk

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/12/05/format-war-interactivity-vs-hd-supplements/

12/11/2007 4:14:22 PM

define "better" because all I care about is which one has the best audio formats and best picture (both are 1080p). I don't ever use bonus stuff.

12/11/2007 4:19:01 PM

how cool would it be if they'd merge the two specs to create the ultimate HD experience?

12/11/2007 4:19:17 PM

^haha I had that exact thought. Sony teams up with Toshiba to release a 3rd format with the message saying "sorry we fucked up, but here is the REAL next gen format, plz buy the new players and PS4...kkthx oh and here is 10 free HD RAY movies for all the early adopters"

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 4:22 PM. Reason : credit to apple.]

12/11/2007 4:21:27 PM

Samsung Drops the Price of the Blu-ray player to $299
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20071210173017_Samsung_Quietly_Drops_the_Price_of_Blu_Ray_Disc_Player.html

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 4:43 PM. Reason : .]

12/11/2007 4:43:22 PM

that's going to be a major blow to hd-dvd...i guess sony finally wised up to the fact that the ps3 shouldn't be the only reasonable option

12/11/2007 4:45:10 PM

Quote :

"IME (Live Community Screening feature lets multiple owners watch together and chat during the movie)"

intersting feature... also very creepy.

12/11/2007 4:45:13 PM

^^^here it is for $270 w/ 5 movies at Amazon:

http://www.fatwallet.com/redirect/bounce.php?afsrc=1&url=http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-BD-P1400-1080p-Blu-Ray-Player/dp/B000TME35W/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=11973877%2027&sr=8-1

12/11/2007 4:46:48 PM

Quote :

"how cool would it be if they'd merge the two specs to create the ultimate HD experience?"

they did, they call it Blu-ray Profile 2.0

12/11/2007 5:15:57 PM

yeah, or triple-layer HD DVD... however nobody makes any movies yet on either. BD 1.0 is good enough for me, i'd rather not have to connect my DVD player to the internets, and i don't really care for picture in picture.

12/11/2007 7:01:52 PM

ATTN: phillip

If you aren't going to use the [ link ] tags and insist on using your own anchor tags then learn to use target="_blank"

kkthx

12/11/2007 7:05:38 PM

what's wrong with his link? i see no errors with it

12/11/2007 7:08:26 PM

read my post but since that alone didnt help you, that tells me you don't know wtf you are talking about. In that case, click on his link and report back with results.

when you are back click on

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/1186

and report back with results for comparison.

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 7:11 PM. Reason : .]

12/11/2007 7:10:37 PM

target=_new ? target=_blank ? what's the difference?

12/11/2007 7:26:42 PM

I only middle click links...

either way, even if I left clicked it, I hate new windows being spawned, so I'd say that your implementation is the flawed one

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 7:27 PM. Reason : s]

12/11/2007 7:27:21 PM

if you edit post on phillip you will see he didn't use any target specification

^when you are clicking links on a site you wish to remain on for the duration of your time on the computer and you click on an external link. The correct way to link that external link is to a new window so when you are done reviewing the article you can close it and be back where you started on TWW. There really isn't any reason to have to explain this to you, kid.

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 7:29 PM. Reason : .]

12/11/2007 7:27:37 PM

who cares? don't tell me you're the resident HTML hall monitor

12/11/2007 7:28:58 PM

hey kid, stfu if you don't care.

12/11/2007 7:30:06 PM

i'm just voicing my support for his current link implementation so that he doesn't feel like he has to change in the face of your criticism

anyway, the fact that you don't tab-browse is mega lame and negates any commentary you might have about the intarweb

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 7:32 PM. Reason : s]

12/11/2007 7:31:00 PM

dude, seriously, tab browsing has nothing to do with anchor tags. If you knew anything about html you would know that tab browsing or not an anchor tag without a target specification will always open in the same window. unless you use middle click (which track pads dont have) or right click.

so to answer your question. I do use tab browsing. even my tabs have tabs.

obviously you did not click on my link after clicking on Phillips link because if you did you would now see how stupid you are.

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 7:34 PM. Reason : .]

12/11/2007 7:33:51 PM

then stop complaining. just middle click all links like a normal goddamned person and stfu.

if you can't middle click, then that is super-suck and you have no excuse

and you obviously missed this tidbit:

Quote :

"either way, even if I left clicked it, I hate new windows being spawned, so I'd say that your implementation is the flawed one"

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 7:36 PM. Reason : s]

12/11/2007 7:35:35 PM

i wonder how you managed to find your way to the internet let alone turn on a computer.


track pads dont have a 3rd mouse button

12/11/2007 7:36:51 PM

my trackpad has a third damn button.

quit making excuses. you have none.

anyway, ctrl-click also opens links in new tabs so like I said - you're just demonstrating your ignorance and ineptitude on how to browse the web successfully, like a real man

pussy

[Edited on December 11, 2007 at 7:39 PM. Reason : s]

12/11/2007 7:38:37 PM

hey kid, stfu. When you learn how to use the internet and your computer then i will allow you to voice your opinion.

12/11/2007 7:40:05 PM

what's that? I can't seem to read your garbled text - my AOLuser filter must be kicking into overdrive

12/11/2007 7:42:59 PM

wow.

12/11/2007 8:04:56 PM

indeed.

12/11/2007 8:12:19 PM

any guarantee that the samsung bd player above will be upgradeable to bd2.0 when it comes out? is the ability to read the discs a hardware or firmware issue? $270 with 5 free movies is a damn good deal, but i'd hate to buy something that's going to be out of date in a couple years (then again, what technology isn't, these days?)

12/11/2007 8:15:53 PM

it must be a software update if the PS3 is compatible with BD 2.0 when it comes out via update. Not sure if the samsung BD players are like the toshiba HD DVD players with ethernet for upgrades or the ability to burn the firmware update to a disc and install that way.

12/11/2007 8:40:38 PM

what's this BD 2.0 - what does it do and why is it desirable

12/11/2007 9:42:41 PM

Scroll up and click the link, good sir.

12/11/2007 10:10:58 PM

oh snap! toshiba hd-a30 and 10 free movies, $240 with free shipping at amazon

http://tinyurl.com/2ptfsa

12/12/2007 8:15:39 AM

12/14/2007 11:36:26 AM

meh, that week was dull for both systems. This week will show some pretty good numbers with HP and Bourne out in the same week.

12/14/2007 11:38:06 AM

Uh, the last pirates movie came out and outsold Transformers on its opening weekend.

Releases from that weekend (click to open in a new window)

[Edited on December 14, 2007 at 11:42 AM. Reason : link]

12/14/2007 11:39:50 AM