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Is Paramount Poised To Run Back Into Blu-ray’s Waiting Arms?

Posted on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 by MegaZone

High-Def Digest contacted Paramount and reports that Paramount is continuing to support HD DVD, which is good news for that camp. However, any new HD DVD announcements they might have planned for CES are off. They will not be making … Continue reading →

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Michael Bay Spouts Off In Favor Of Blu-ray, Again

Posted on Saturday, January 5, 2008 by MegaZone

This isn’t the first time he’s done it, but it is the longest and most coherent statement he’s made: Well another studio down. Maybe I was right? Blu ray is just better. HD will die a slow death. It’s what … Continue reading →

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New Line Cinema Follows Warner Into The Blu

Posted on Saturday, January 5, 2008 by MegaZone

Following their Blu-ray exclusivity announcement they later clarified that their announcement did not cover titles from New Line, HBO, or the BBC, and that they would be making their own decisions and announcements. Well, it didn’t take long, Variety is … Continue reading →

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Warner Says There Was No Payoff For Blu-ray Move

Posted on Friday, January 4, 2008 by MegaZone

A few nanoseconds after Warner announced their switch to Blu-ray, rumors started flying about a payoff. This is unsurprising, as Paramount and DreamWorks Animation have been widely reported as having been paid up to $180 million to switch to HD … Continue reading →

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HD DVD Promotional Group Chimes In On Warner’s Blu-ray Move

Posted on Friday, January 4, 2008 by MegaZone

This is even shorter than Toshiba’s comment: Jan 4, 2008 20:30 ET HD DVD Promotional Group Statement on Warner Home Video Decision to Back Blu-ray LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ — The companies of the HD DVD Promotional Group today … Continue reading →

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