Awesome news if true. Both formats are here to stay! Sweet! :D

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=893205

I don't think you could get more obvious as a troll.

Personally, I want one format. Whether it be HD DVD or Blu-ray...

tsb, what world are you living in? Not many people around here want two formats.
But thanks for the quick laugh

I don't see how two formats can be a good thing for any fans of HD. Personally, I don't care which side wins, but one needs to die. At this point, an HD DVD death seems easier and could be done quickly, so that is the route I'd prefer. We need one to die so mass adoption can begin and start to bring down prices...especially software.

Anyone else getting these gut feelings that the studios are just toying with us?

It almost seems like they're trying to manipulate the system to get a 50/50.

The article posted by the OP referred to an article highly touted in the HD DVD forum that Paramount is being bribed... err, I mean, paid... loads of $$$ to become HD DVD exclusive. Personally, until I read it from a truly reliable source, I simply won't believe that Paramount would be bucking all of the current sales trends to become HD DVD exclusive.

If 1 format wins then expect to see software titles and players go up. Like sony and BD reps dont pay off retailers hmmm makes you wonder

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070820/ap_on_hi_te/dueling_dvd_formats;_ylt=Avyiq1znBvA61M311YWV25ms0NUE

Brian

Personally, until I read it from a truly reliable sourcehttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070820/ap_on_hi_te/dueling_dvd_formats;_ylt=Avyiq1znBvA61M311YWV25ms0NUE

With a quote from the head of Paramount. I'm sure most, if not all, of the exclusive studios on both sides are enjoying some sort of compensation.

And now for the OFFICIAL News...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070820/ap_on_hi_te/dueling_dvd_formats;_ylt=Avyiq1znBvA61M311YWV25ms0NUE
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.

...Can I get that domino picture? :-)

The article posted by the OP referred to an article highly touted in the HD DVD forum that Paramount is being bribed... err, I mean, paid... loads of $$$ to become HD DVD exclusive. Personally, until I read it from a truly reliable source, I simply won't believe that Paramount would be bucking all of the current sales trends to become HD DVD exclusive.

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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its on yahoo news
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070820/ap_on_hi_te/dueling_dvd_formats;_ylt=Ag9z6pNSyUFY94sQEuV7PPCs0NUE

So paramount/dreamworks will not be on bluray or is it only certain titles.
Obviously they've been bribed because why would a studio exclude bluray considering their bluray discs always outsold hddvd discs. Its about the $$$$$$$$

Continue in linked post, if needed....

larry