View Full Version : So will Sweeney Todd be on BR or HD-DVD???


Dr Kain
12-23-07, 08:48 PM
I just saw Sweeney Todd, and I need to know, is WB going to be distributing it, or is it going to be Dreamworks? This movie was freaking awesome, and it pains me to say this, but I liked it even better than Transformers, so it NEEDS to be on BR. I am no longer supporting HD-DVD.

BassTek
12-23-07, 08:50 PM
According to imdb, it's Dreamworks for all media in the US, Warner for all media internationally. You'll have to import it if you don't support HD DVD any longer.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408236/companycredits

wishman35
12-23-07, 09:26 PM
BD exclusive huh?

giantchicken
12-23-07, 09:31 PM
BD exclusive huh?

No, a Paramount/Dreamworks HD DVD exclusive in the US.

Michael Mullis
12-23-07, 09:34 PM
Sounds like you're going to have to start supporting HD DVD again if you want the US version because BassTek is right. Dreamworks has distribution rights in the US for the movie. So this falls under HD DVD.

Now, there is a possibility for you. Warner owns the distro rights in Japan. I thought Japanese discs were playable in US BD players. So you could import it.

Zyclone
12-23-07, 10:06 PM
Sounds like you're going to have to start supporting HD DVD again if you want the US version because BassTek is right. Dreamworks has distribution rights in the US for the movie. So this falls under HD DVD.

Now, there is a possibility for you. Warner owns the distro rights in Japan. I thought Japanese discs were playable in US BD players. So you could import it.

US and Japan are both region A so japan releases work in US players and US releases in japan players.

Dr Kain
12-23-07, 10:27 PM
Except it will cost $28 more to import it, plus $13 for shipping. :-(

Zappcatt
12-23-07, 11:42 PM
... I am no longer supporting HD-DVD.

Then you probably should change your signature before someone calls you on it...

Any particular reason you went from a "proud supporter" to "no longer supporting HD DVD"?


I am annoyed with both "camps" but can not think of any thing that would cause me to drop support from HD DVD...

homerx
12-23-07, 11:51 PM
This one was a great Movie. I will buy it On HD-DVD unless the import looks better

rover2002
12-24-07, 12:01 AM
So will Sweeney Todd be on BR or HD-DVD???
HD DVD

ilovenola2
12-24-07, 02:23 AM
This one was a great Movie. I will buy it On HD-DVD unless the import looks better
Though I have both formats I will buy this astounding film on an imported HD-DVD.
And I can't wait to do so!!!!!

Ralph Jenkins
12-24-07, 03:20 AM
I really liked this movie, and I'm disappointed that it didn't do that well at the box office.

I'll pick this up on HD DVD in a heartbeat. If I didn't have an HD DVD player, I'd import the BD.

Dr Kain
12-24-07, 10:13 AM
Then you probably should change your signature before someone calls you on it...

Any particular reason you went from a "proud supporter" to "no longer supporting HD DVD"?

I am annoyed with both "camps" but can not think of any thing that would cause me to drop support from HD DVD...

Combo discs. I've had enough of Combo Discs and am not buying a single movie due to them since everything brand new comes out as a damn Combo. It is unfair to charge $10 more and to force me to get a DVD copy which I do not want.

Transformers was the last HD-DVD I bought, and before that it was Bourne Identity, but I refuse to touch Ultimatum and next year's release of American Gangster due to them being Combos.

OH, and my sig says Proud OWNER, not supporter. :-)

wormraper
12-24-07, 10:21 AM
Combo discs. I've had enough of Combo Discs and am not buying a single movie due to them since everything brand new comes out as a damn Combo. It is unfair to charge $10 more and to force me to get a DVD copy which I do not want.

Transformers was the last HD-DVD I bought, and before that it was Bourne Identity, but I refuse to touch Ultimatum and next year's release of American Gangster due to them being Combos.

OH, and my sig says Proud OWNER, not supporter. :-)

Ok, you have the right to buy/not buy whatever the hell you want and I'm not going to argue that. I could understand if combo's got scratched in your house or because you haven't gotten a single combo that could play. but to say they are charging $10 more per disc for new releases just because it is a combo??? It's the same damn pricing that fox does for every disc. Look at New Line's releases, they aren't combos. Look at paramount's new releases. $30-$35 for street price is the average for a new release. That's the premium your paying for really.

tsb
12-24-07, 01:38 PM
Combo discs. I've had enough of Combo Discs and am not buying a single movie due to them since everything brand new comes out as a damn Combo. It is unfair to charge $10 more and to force me to get a DVD copy which I do not want.

Transformers was the last HD-DVD I bought, and before that it was Bourne Identity, but I refuse to touch Ultimatum and next year's release of American Gangster due to them being Combos.

OH, and my sig says Proud OWNER, not supporter. :-)

Amen. I probably buy at least 10 disks a month but I don't buy combos anymore. I use "alternative" methods to get the content I want instead of purchasing combos. Combos are costing them sales; hopefully they will figure it out someday.

shadowrage
12-24-07, 02:14 PM
I know it says dreamworks all media.
But almost every single Tim Burton Movies is available on Blu-ray. Plus this movie has a Warner logo all over it.

Why wouldn't it be on both. Iwo Jima style? or is it Flags style?

elwood49
12-24-07, 02:46 PM
Combo discs. I've had enough of Combo Discs and am not buying a single movie due to them since everything brand new comes out as a damn Combo. It is unfair to charge $10 more and to force me to get a DVD copy which I do not want.

Transformers was the last HD-DVD I bought, and before that it was Bourne Identity, but I refuse to touch Ultimatum and next year's release of American Gangster due to them being Combos.

OH, and my sig says Proud OWNER, not supporter. :-)

First of all, this is a Dreamworks release, so it won't be a combo unless they change their policies before then.

Secondly, WB now prices their combos at the same level as the BR. Universal's new titles are combos, but they are still cheaper than Sony's new releases, and are the same price as Fox's. Paramount/Dreamworks do not use combos at all. I really don't understand where your "$10 more for a version I don't want" logic comes from. The combos are the same price or cheaper than discs from other studios.

giantchicken
12-24-07, 03:02 PM
Most of the recent Universal combo releases I have seen have been priced at $29.99--the same price as most other non-combo and Blu-ray titles.

Balls of Fury, Bourne Ultimatum, Chuck and Larry, Mr. Bean's Holiday, The Kingdom, etc. have all been priced in line with other non-cobo new releases on both formats.

dkwhite
12-24-07, 03:44 PM
I just saw Sweeney Todd, and I need to know, is WB going to be distributing it, or is it going to be Dreamworks? This movie was freaking awesome, and it pains me to say this, but I liked it even better than Transformers, so it NEEDS to be on BR. I am no longer supporting HD-DVD.

I agree, this is a FANTASTIC movie. I can't wait to get it in HD. (HD-DVD Yay).

To be fair though, I'll be importing 3:10 to Yuma because it's Blu exclusive here in the U.S, so I feel your pain.

dkwhite
12-24-07, 03:48 PM
I know it says dreamworks all media.
But almost every single Tim Burton Movies is available on Blu-ray. Plus this movie has a Warner logo all over it.

Why wouldn't it be on both. Iwo Jima style? or is it Flags style?

I saw the movie yesterday, It had the Dreamworks logo all over it, not WB.

SirDrexl
12-24-07, 03:58 PM
I know it says dreamworks all media.
But almost every single Tim Burton Movies is available on Blu-ray. Plus this movie has a Warner logo all over it.

It just so happens that more Burton films have come out on BD, because they've been from studios that support (or did support) both formats or BD only. He hasn't directed a film for Universal anyway.

Why wouldn't it be on both. Iwo Jima style? or is it Flags style?

Flags was on both formats because Paramount supported both formats when it was released. Iwo Jima is distributed by Warner so it was released on both.

candyrocket786
12-24-07, 06:15 PM
Combo discs. I've had enough of Combo Discs and am not buying a single movie due to them since everything brand new comes out as a damn Combo. It is unfair to charge $10 more and to force me to get a DVD copy which I do not want.

Transformers was the last HD-DVD I bought, and before that it was Bourne Identity, but I refuse to touch Ultimatum and next year's release of American Gangster due to them being Combos.

OH, and my sig says Proud OWNER, not supporter. :-)

I imported Ultimatum to avoid the Combo Issue. :D

Tes7769
12-25-07, 07:45 AM
I saw Sweeney Todd Saturday and also thought it was outstanding.Unfortunately the majority of the theater going crowds would rather throw their money away on bad slasher flicks like the Saw movies than spend it on decent movies like Eastern Promises or Sweeney Todd(when they are in theaters).

I'm purple, thefore i'll be picking up the ST HD-DVD when it comes out.I'm anticipating a ton of good extras and hope DW doesn't let us down.Anyone that's BRD exclusive should be able to import the international release easily enough.Xplioited will no doubt carry the
import when/if it's available, cheaper than actually ordering it from the UK.

rover2002
12-25-07, 11:42 AM
I imported Ultimatum to avoid the Combo Issue. :D

Just ordered the Hong Kong non combo version :)

sherbert16
12-25-07, 01:57 PM
I just saw Sweeney Todd, and I need to know, is WB going to be distributing it, or is it going to be Dreamworks? This movie was freaking awesome, and it pains me to say this, but I liked it even better than Transformers, so it NEEDS to be on BR. I am no longer supporting HD-DVD.

Sorry to tell you it will not be on Blueray. HD-DVD Exclusive!

sherbert16
12-25-07, 02:01 PM
I know it says dreamworks all media.
But almost every single Tim Burton Movies is available on Blu-ray. Plus this movie has a Warner logo all over it.

Why wouldn't it be on both. Iwo Jima style? or is it Flags style?

Big Fish and Edward Scissorhands are the only other Tim Burton films that are on bd. Plus I already imported Big fish for my hd-dvd collection!

ryoohki
12-25-07, 09:25 PM
Big Fish and Edward Scissorhands are the only other Tim Burton films that are on bd. Plus I already imported Big fish for my hd-dvd collection!

Corpse Bride is available for Both and Sleepy Hollow too, while Paramount don't make this disk anymore, it's still easily available anywhere..

And btw.. Dreamworks can be associated with ANY studio, they are not Paramount Exclusive.

This movie is a Warner Brother/Dreamwork colaboration..

MASrules
12-25-07, 10:05 PM
I am pretty sure I will never support HD DVD

filmfreak
12-25-07, 10:07 PM
I believe all movies in production this year from Dreamworks belong to Paramount Pictures However.

ilovenola2
12-26-07, 11:11 AM
I am pretty sure I will never support HD DVD
Sweeney's comin' to get you!!

OldCodger73
12-26-07, 11:33 AM
Sorry to tell you it will not be on Blueray. HD-DVD Exclusive!

Well in that case let's hope that the standard DVD is a good transfer.

SirDrexl
12-26-07, 02:14 PM
And btw.. Dreamworks can be associated with ANY studio, they are not Paramount Exclusive.

This movie is a Warner Brother/Dreamwork colaboration..

Yes, studios often co-finance projects, but just one studio will have distribution rights in a given territorry. Where Dreamworks has distribution rights, it will be distributed by Paramount.

Rooper
12-26-07, 02:21 PM
Combo discs. I've had enough of Combo Discs and am not buying a single movie due to them since everything brand new comes out as a damn Combo. It is unfair to charge $10 more and to force me to get a DVD copy which I do not want.

Transformers was the last HD-DVD I bought, and before that it was Bourne Identity, but I refuse to touch Ultimatum and next year's release of American Gangster due to them being Combos.

OH, and my sig says Proud OWNER, not supporter. :-)

You could do whatever you want, but you do know this is a bunch of misinformation bunk? The only studios that even released combos were Universal and WB, and Universal doesn't charge anything more for their new combo releases that Sony, Fox, or Paramount charges for their non-combo new releases. The only price difference USED to be WB charging less for non-combo Blu-Rays, but they've stopped that to. So you can whine about the higher cost of combos, but the reality is that combos never cost "$10 more" and right now there is no added cost to the consumer.

It seems silly to boycott movies when you rational behind the whole boycott is so flawed.

Jason One
12-26-07, 05:23 PM
Big Fish and Edward Scissorhands are the only other Tim Burton films that are on bd. Plus I already imported Big fish for my hd-dvd collection!
Tim Burton films on BD:

Big Fish
Corpse Bride
Edward Scissorhands
Planet of the Apes
Sleepy Hollow

Sweeney Todd will be on Blu-ray outside the US, thanks to Warner's international distribution rights. Since Warner never use region-coding, it will be very easy for Blu-ray supporters to import it.

dildatonr
12-26-07, 07:07 PM
I wish Warner would just bring us PeeWee's Big Adventure already.

TO me, that's the Burton film that really matters.

Bullseye1
12-26-07, 07:54 PM
Sorry to tell you it will not be on Blueray. HD-DVD Exclusive!

Actually if WB is distributing it in Europe it will be on Blu Ray and region free.

Bullseye1
12-26-07, 07:56 PM
BTW Beuwolf which is a Paramount title in the US was distributed by WB in Europe. It has been announced on BD for early 2008 release. It might be more appropriate for people not to post that titles will not be on BD without first checking distribution rights on home media.:rolleyes:


As you can see it will be released by WB in the UK and much of Europe. So import it on BD if you want to support one media. http://imdb.com/title/tt0408236/companycredits

gatti-man
12-27-07, 02:05 AM
I really dont understand importing an exclusive to avoid it when hd-dvd players are so cheap. Just get one and quit worrying about the format war. Sweeny will not be a good dvd most likely because of all the black detail and dvd audio is completely inferior to hd audio so either import and pay almost triple after shipping or buy it on hd-dvd.

People that choose to support one format on purpose are fooling themselves that they have any weight in the war at all.

Bullseye1
12-27-07, 09:01 AM
I really dont understand importing an exclusive to avoid it when hd-dvd players are so cheap. Just get one and quit worrying about the format war. Sweeny will not be a good dvd most likely because of all the black detail and dvd audio is completely inferior to hd audio so either import and pay almost triple after shipping or buy it on hd-dvd.

People that choose to support one format on purpose are fooling themselves that they have any weight in the war at all.

Its important if you feel there should be only one HDM. Importing movies is nothing new. Over half of my collection is from the US.:D I don't think its foolish to support one format at all. If enough people did, it would send a message to the studios that the public only wants to invest in one format.

danshane
12-27-07, 09:19 AM
I really dont understand importing an exclusive to avoid it when hd-dvd players are so cheap. Just get one and quit worrying about the format war. Sweeny will not be a good dvd most likely because of all the black detail and dvd audio is completely inferior to hd audio so either import and pay almost triple after shipping or buy it on hd-dvd.

People that choose to support one format on purpose are fooling themselves that they have any weight in the war at all.

Not everyone agrees with your approach to the format war. Buying into both formats only prolongs the war, and this adds to the confusion over high definition media.

And HD-DVD players are not as cheap as you suggest. While some were able to glom $99 units a couple of months ago, now a decent player is still in excess of $200. And a lot people are like me with only one HDMI input on my HDTV and limited receiver inputs for high-def sound. That means investing in addtional switches or receiver upgrades.

That's part of the aggravation of the format war. Instead of simplifying media choices and home theatre setups the manufacturers have added complexity to an already difficult installation (for most consumers). the effect has been just what was predicted -- most people are avoiding not only high-def upgrades but also SD DVD purchases. Why invest in technology that looks to the average consumer as if it will not be sticking around?

It isn't my intent to convince anyone which format I think should emerge victorious. But gatti-man indicates our purchasing patterns don't matter to the manufacturers. If we support both sides we have absolutely proved Sony and Toshiba are right to continue the practice of incompatibility. Will there be any impetus for future technology to strive for compatibile formats, or will consumers again be faced with confusion and divisiveness when the next media delivery method arrives?

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Dan

Rooper
12-27-07, 10:30 AM
Not everyone agrees with your approach to the format war. Buying into both formats only prolongs the war, and this adds to the confusion over high definition media.

And HD-DVD players are not as cheap as you suggest. While some were able to glom $99 units a couple of months ago, now a decent player is still in excess of $200. And a lot people are like me with only one HDMI input on my HDTV and limited receiver inputs for high-def sound. That means investing in addtional switches or receiver upgrades.

That's part of the aggravation of the format war. Instead of simplifying media choices and home theatre setups the manufacturers have added complexity to an already difficult installation (for most consumers). the effect has been just what was predicted -- most people are avoiding not only high-def upgrades but also SD DVD purchases. Why invest in technology that looks to the average consumer as if it will not be sticking around?

It isn't my intent to convince anyone which format I think should emerge victorious. But gatti-man indicates our purchasing patterns don't matter to the manufacturers. If we support both sides we have absolutely proved Sony and Toshiba are right to continue the practice of incompatibility. Will there be any impetus for future technology to strive for compatibile formats, or will consumers again be faced with confusion and divisiveness when the next media delivery method arrives?

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Dan

You could buy a combo player and solve everything. Both formats, limited amount of hook-ups.

I mean you don't have to buy anything. But by purchasing even one blu-ray, you are supporting some of the same things you say people shouldn't support (i.e. prolonging a war). If you don't want a war, don't buy anything. That war neither side gains anything.

Although I would say you can get a HD-A3 for under $200 very easily, and that's a pretty solid player. If you're importing more than a few titles, the extra cost could be applied elsewhere and you'll get more out of each dollar. And one person isn't going to sway this war. So maybe in principle you don't want to prolong it, but individually your purchases won't matter, if you want to rationalize things.

FilmMixer
12-27-07, 12:15 PM
And btw.. Dreamworks can be associated with ANY studio, they are not Paramount Exclusive.

This movie is a Warner Brother/Dreamwork colaboration..

Co-financed, but Dreamworks has US distribution, WB foreign...

BTW... Paramount is Dreamworks.

In Feb 2006, Dreamworks was purchased by Paramount Pictures, and is exclusively distributing domestically through them :)

shadowrage
12-27-07, 12:35 PM
In Feb 2006, Dreamworks was purchased by Paramount Pictures, and is exclusively distributing domestically through them :)

Didn't Letters come out after that?

Sweeney had the same logos. DW then W. So I still think it's dual. And like 3 of the main characters were played by Potter Alumni(that means Warner has their hand in it).

Adam_ME
12-27-07, 12:39 PM
I wish Warner would just bring us PeeWee's Big Adventure already.

TO me, that's the Burton film that really matters.

I agree. Well that and Beetlejuice. I'm hoping with 2008 being its 20th anniversary(damn, I'm getting old!), we'll see a brand new special edition released on all formats.

sherbert16
12-27-07, 01:33 PM
Didn't Letters come out after that?

Sweeney had the same logos. DW then W. So I still think it's dual. And like 3 of the main characters were played by Potter Alumni(that means Warner has their hand in it).

It's Paramount! How do think it can be daul when Paramount droped bd support altogether?

sherbert16
12-27-07, 01:36 PM
Guys just go to the Paramount site and all this talk will cease! Sweeney adds are all over the site.

danshane
12-27-07, 02:09 PM
You could buy a combo player and solve everything. Both formats, limited amount of hook-ups.

I mean you don't have to buy anything. But by purchasing even one blu-ray, you are supporting some of the same things you say people shouldn't support (i.e. prolonging a war). If you don't want a war, don't buy anything. That war neither side gains anything.

Indeed, that would be the course of true neutrality. In a blood-and-guts war someone who enlists in both armies would not be called neutral. That would be achieved only by refusing to take any side.

So those who purchase even a combo player are still contributing to the conflict (and at quite a premium at current prices).

For the record I've chosen Blu-ray, so I certainly can't claim an objective stance of any kind. And anyone who chooses to go purple is merely exercising his free market right to do so. I just think the term "format neutral" has been misapplied in the HD wars.

In an attempt to bring this thread back on track I simply want to provide a point of view of someone who would rather buy an international SWEENEY TODD release on his chosen format than pay a penny toward the continuation of the HD conflict by "buying arms from the other side."

Your choice may be different and just as valid. (How's that for "neutral?")

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Dan

papi4baby
12-27-07, 03:00 PM
Just watch it yesterday saw the Dreamworks and WB logos.

WB will offer it overseas so us Blu ray supporters will be able to import it.

FilmMixer
12-27-07, 03:01 PM
Didn't Letters come out after that?

Sweeney had the same logos. DW then W. So I still think it's dual. And like 3 of the main characters were played by Potter Alumni(that means Warner has their hand in it).

Letters was in production before the deal...

Paramount had domestic distribution, Warners domestic Home Video and most foreign dist...Flags was Dreamworks Home Video, I believe...

Casting is not a studio matter, FYI..

BTW... A quick check on IMDB reveals the following:

Sweeney Todd:

Dreamworks (USA All Media)
Warner Brothers (non-USA All Media)
Paramount Pictures (USA Theatrical)

This is a great resource for those trying to find out how the distribution for any given title will be structured in cross financing deals.

JosephShaw
12-27-07, 03:12 PM
Combo discs. I've had enough of Combo Discs and am not buying a single movie due to them since everything brand new comes out as a damn Combo. It is unfair to charge $10 more and to force me to get a DVD copy which I do not want.

For me it's not so much that I don't want the DVD side or the additional cost so much as that it sucks when combos fail on you. :mad: I'm not buying any more combo discs.

fulcizombie
12-27-07, 05:51 PM
You can import it. The great thing is that , knowing WB's policy, the Blu-ray (and european HDDVD version of course) version will be ultra expensive since Warner's are some of the most expensive disk in Europe (along with Fox's). I know since i am from Europe.

It will only cost you around 50-55$ so with around 110$ you will have both Sweeny Todd and Beowulf!!!!

I am really glad for all you one-format diehard supporters!!!:D

BassTek
12-27-07, 05:56 PM
You can import it. The great thing is that , knowing WB's policy, the Blu-ray (and european HDDVD version of course) version will be ultra expensive since Warner's are some of the most expensive disk in Europe (along with Fox's). I know since i am from Europe.

It will only cost you around 50-55$ so with around 110$ you will have both Sweeny Todd and Beowulf!!!!

I am really glad for all you one-format diehard supporters!!!:D

Expensive combos are evil, but expensive imports are a-o-k. Makes sense to me. :rolleyes:

fulcizombie
12-27-07, 06:03 PM
Expensive combos are evil, but expensive imports are a-o-k. Makes sense to me. :rolleyes:
What expensive combos??? The most expensive HDDVD movie is 27.95 from amazon, same with Blu-ray. Warner's releases cost the same for both formats.

Hey have fun with you 50-55$ disks . I am from Europe and i hate it when i have to pay european prices for the few Blu-ray disks (that are region coded) so it is fun watching Americans arguing about how they'll get their disk from...Europe cause they are warriors in this format war on the side of Sony (or Toshiba).

BassTek
12-27-07, 06:46 PM
What expensive combos??? The most expensive HDDVD movie is 27.95 from amazon, same with Blu-ray. Warner's releases cost the same for both formats.

Hey have fun with you 50-55$ disks . I am from Europe and i hate it when i have to pay european prices for the few Blu-ray disks (that are region coded) so it is fun watching Americans arguing about how they'll get their disk from...Europe cause they are warriors in this format war on the side of Sony (or Toshiba).

I was agreeing with you. The rolly eyes were directed at others who said combos were expensive and thus they don't support the 'other' format any longer..

Lyle_JP
12-27-07, 07:20 PM
And like 3 of the main characters were played by Potter Alumni(that means Warner has their hand in it).

No, that means absolutely nothing. Studios haven't had actors "under contract" since the early 60's.

Bob Black
12-27-07, 07:44 PM
In an attempt to bring this thread back on track I simply want to provide a point of view of someone who would rather buy an international SWEENEY TODD release on his chosen format than pay a penny toward the continuation of the HD conflict by "buying arms from the other side."

The exact same reason why I own HD DVD imports of The Prestige, Reservoir Dogs, The Holiday, Total Recall, Terminator 2, Bridge To Terabithia...and looking forward to Rambo, No Country For Old Men, Resident Evil: Extinction, and other upcoming titles.

Of course, HD DVD owners don't need to worry about playback issues with region coding since HD DVD isn't limited in this regard. That's one advantage HD DVD has in its corner.

Favelle
12-27-07, 07:51 PM
Why are Blu ray people in the HD DVD software section? Does it say, "if you're not here for HD DVD.....move along"???

shadowrage
12-27-07, 07:53 PM
Casting is not a studio matter, FYI..

BTW... A quick check on IMDB reveals the following:

This is a great resource for those trying to find out how the distribution for any given title will be structured in cross financing deals.

yeah I always check IMDB. I still dont think It will be HD-DVD only.

Why do so many Fox movies have FX actors FF4, Sunshine, there are some others. And most studios do this.

BassTek
12-27-07, 08:50 PM
yeah I always check IMDB. I still dont think It will be HD-DVD only.

Why do so many Fox movies have FX actors FF4, Sunshine, there are some others. And most studios do this.

Studios tend to give money to directors/producers they have a history and relationship with. Producers/directors in turn like to hire actors that they know they will work well with. So yes, you may find movies with the same actors or directors in multiple movies from the same studio, but it doesn't mean they have an exclusive contract.

Bullseye1
12-27-07, 10:01 PM
Why are Blu ray people in the HD DVD software section? Does it say, "if you're not here for HD DVD.....move along"???

This is actually the BD software section lol.

FilmMixer
12-27-07, 10:54 PM
yeah I always check IMDB. I still dont think It will be HD-DVD only.


Why? I pointed you to a definitive source which says that Dreamworks has domestic DVD and HDM rights... what info do you have to the contrary?


Why do so many Fox movies have FX actors FF4, Sunshine, there are some others. And most studios do this.

Because actors have agents that find them work... and maybe if the agent has a relationship at the studio, their clients might get first look at projects.... it just does not work the way you are proposing.. it did in the early days of film when studios had actors under contract..

The film business is a very different place now.. and unless the studios have production deals with an actors shingle, they are rarely involved directly in casting....

nickoakdl
12-28-07, 12:15 AM
Why? I pointed you to a definitive source which says that Dreamworks has domestic DVD and HDM rights... what info do you have to the contrary?

Ignorance is bliss.

sherbert16
12-28-07, 03:15 PM
Corpse Bride is available for Both and Sleepy Hollow too, while Paramount don't make this disk anymore, it's still easily available anywhere..

And btw.. Dreamworks can be associated with ANY studio, they are not Paramount Exclusive.

This movie is a Warner Brother/Dreamwork colaboration..

Then why is it only listed at the Paramount site with it being advertised there? I went to the WB site and saw no advertising of the movie there at all. I'm not trying to piss you guys off in anyway. The fact is it will be on HD exclusively. U can always import it! BTW Dreamworks is owned bye Paramount studios.

torse_jack
12-28-07, 10:13 PM
I plan on importing it for blu... but you never know, I might not even have to do that...time will tell.

IhateBestBuy
12-28-07, 11:59 PM
This was a horrible movie. I am glad that is not coming to Blu-ray.

nyg
12-29-07, 12:11 AM
I plan on importing it for blu... but you never know, I might not even have to do that...time will tell.

+1

On another note, just finished watching the Edward Scissorhands BD this evening and was quite impressed. Was nice to see the movie again too.

alfbinet
12-29-07, 12:21 AM
If you look back for this past year you will find posts from blu-ray only folks that were ridiculing HD DVD owners for "importing" discs that were blu-ray only here in the states. Why pay the extra money, just buy a blu-ray player they said. I find it amusing that now it is "acceptable" to pay premium prices for imported HD DVD only discs here in the US on BD from overseas when you can buy a HD DVD player that does so much more for less. I know of what I speak. I own both.

torse_jack
12-29-07, 12:30 AM
+1

On another note, just finished watching the Edward Scissorhands BD this evening and was quite impressed. Was nice to see the movie again too.

Ah, brilliant... just finished watching From Hell BD :D

ST should round out my Johnny Depp BD collection quite nicely.

torse_jack
12-29-07, 12:34 AM
If you look back for this past year you will find posts from blu-ray only folks that were ridiculing HD DVD owners for "importing" discs that were blu-ray only here in the states. Why pay the extra money, just buy a blu-ray player they said. I find it amusing that now it is "acceptable" to pay premium prices for imported HD DVD only discs here in the US on BD from overseas when you can buy a HD DVD player that does so much more for less. I know of what I speak. I own both.

see, them there posts were before this whole deal:
"http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/announcement.php?f=150&a=117"

;)

shadowrage
12-29-07, 01:44 AM
Ignorance is bliss.

It totally is. Sweeney Todd is the shiz.
I'm dual format.

I want to buy it both ways. That vivid red blood and dark cinematography will shine as long as the transfer's good.

Dave Mack
12-29-07, 02:07 AM
This was a horrible movie. I am glad that is not coming to Blu-ray.

nice threadcrap

theforce8686
12-29-07, 02:53 AM
Im really not sure why this thread exists. Do we need this kind of thread for every movie? We all know the studios that support each format. We all know sometimes you can import movies from other countries released on the other format. This is a Red release with a possible blue import. Thread Closed.

alfbinet
12-29-07, 03:01 AM
see, them there posts were before this whole deal:
"http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/announcement.php?f=150&a=117"

;)

Your link doesn't work.

PooperScooper
12-29-07, 07:28 AM
Let's wait for the announcement.

larry