i got an intresting e-mail today from a friend of mine.

check at the http://www.blu-raydisc.com/

and check the logo at the bottom row below Samsung.

it clearly states Universal Music Group.

why is Universal movie company not in BDA but yet the Universal Music group is? or are they 2 different companies?

That's Universal Music Group as indicated by the logo. An entirely different company.

That's Universal Music Group as indicated by the logo. An entirely different company.

Yes, but it uses the same Universal logo. So obviously the group is tied to Universal itself.

It appears (by way of wikipedia) that it is no longer part of Universal Studios.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Music_Group

Patience. It's just a matter of time. ;)

thanks sketcha. i should have checked wikipedia myself first. i didnt thought of that.

i was just surprised when my friend send the mail. i was like huh. what news did i miss, universal now at bluray. but now it all makes sence. universal music group is different then Universal motion pictures.

It appears (by way of wikipedia) that it is no longer part of Universal Studios.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Music_Group

Patience. It's just a matter of time. ;)
;)

It appears (by way of wikipedia) that it is no longer part of Universal Studios.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Music_Group

Patience. It's just a matter of time. ;)
It's been there since CES 2006. Universal is not supporting BR. They confirmed that in a press release last week.

;)
If you think some folks around here hit the panic button after CES...this one is going to be really fun to watch (if you are correct Penton ;) ). I'm also sure we'll get some quotes/spin from certain people on this site that will go down in history...I cannot wait.

Well, the Universal Chairman also is the Chairman for the HD DVD group, as long as that is the case they won't go neutral.

http://www.blu-raydisc.com/general_information/Section-14009/Index.html

Warner Bros. is on the BDA board of directors but they produce both Blu ray and HD DVD movies.

It appears (by way of wikipedia) that it is no longer part of Universal Studios.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Music_Group

Patience. It's just a matter of time. ;)

:rolleyes:

Yeah, just like how HD-DVD outsold BR for months and months and BR is just not starting to become even with HD-DVD sales. Yeah, just like that :rolleyes:

http://www.blu-raydisc.com/general_information/Section-14009/Index.html

Warner Bros. is on the BDA board of directors but they produce both Blu ray and HD DVD movies.
Yes, but they are also members of the North American HD DVD Promotion Group. A group that they helped contribute their share of a 150 Million Dollar purse to. :D

Besides that stupid Universal music sign is just PR crap to make people think that the BDA has the support of every major studio including Universal studios. :)

If you think some folks around here hit the panic button after CES...this one is going to be really fun to watch (if you are correct Penton ;) ). I'm also sure we'll get some quotes/spin from certain people on this site that will go down in history...I cannot wait.
The last “history” I recall was when “science fiction” became a reality, (i.e. BD50) and now......... a commoner and commoner reality. :D

“History” tends to repeat itself. :)
Tuck this thread away somewhere for safe keeping and a good laugh. ;)

The last “history” I recall was when “science fiction” became a reality, (i.e. BD50) and now......... a commoner and commoner reality. :D
Of course, now it's only going to be single layer on the WB Total HD, but lets not go there. :D

“History” tends to repeat itself. :)
Tuck this thread away somewhere for safe keeping and a good laugh. ;)
One step ahead of ya!!! :)

This is going to "one for the ages". I can only imagine how good a laugh it will be for some insiders as well.

I think Blu Ray is a great medium, but Universal sunk a lot of money into HD DVD and it would be stupid of them to abandon the format so early.

If they do support both, it will be more like a few years instead of a few months.



But, he is not just on the board, he is the Chairman of the Board for the HD DVD promo group, he has a lot at stake when it comes to HD DVD.