Paramount/Dreamworks go HD DVD exclusive
08-22-07, 11:49 AM
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http://news.zdnet.co.uk/itmanagement...9118677,00.htm
Although not HD-DVD or Bluray, it is about VOD and the fact Microsoft has been sued for antitrust laws. So I was wrong in saying they hadn't been sued regarding this arena, but I'm right about everything else.
And another:
http://www.media-visions.com/itv-microsoft.html
Although not HD-DVD or Bluray, it is about VOD and the fact Microsoft has been sued for antitrust laws. So I was wrong in saying they hadn't been sued regarding this arena, but I'm right about everything else.
And another:
http://www.media-visions.com/itv-microsoft.html
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08-22-07, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
Quite the contrary!
I've actually restrained myself from posting in this thread for the last 48 hours precisely due to the fact that there is very little known about this deal. I've also spoken to two people (and you will have to simply accept the fact that I won't post here and refute what has been said just for the sake of it),
one of which happens to be associated with Paramount's production team.
So...
Here's what I have to say to you: the deal was so far up the ladder that even those who were directly under the few who signed it were unaware of it.
Which leads me to believe that a) either someone is flat out lying about the thorough analysis and research this decision was based upon or b) there is a lot more to this deal we don't know about. Whoever did the research and whoever must have gathered all the data for the substantial period of time the article implies must have been an insider between insiders.
On Sony's side there is absolutely no doubt who "sponsored" the deal. The difference is that this endorsement was timed well-ahead of a PS3 announcement and a new application which was to transform the machine in more than just a game-console with a BR drive. This is as much as I could tell you from my personal correspondence.
Pro-B
I've actually restrained myself from posting in this thread for the last 48 hours precisely due to the fact that there is very little known about this deal. I've also spoken to two people (and you will have to simply accept the fact that I won't post here and refute what has been said just for the sake of it),
one of which happens to be associated with Paramount's production team.
So...
Here's what I have to say to you: the deal was so far up the ladder that even those who were directly under the few who signed it were unaware of it.
Which leads me to believe that a) either someone is flat out lying about the thorough analysis and research this decision was based upon or b) there is a lot more to this deal we don't know about. Whoever did the research and whoever must have gathered all the data for the substantial period of time the article implies must have been an insider between insiders.
On Sony's side there is absolutely no doubt who "sponsored" the deal. The difference is that this endorsement was timed well-ahead of a PS3 announcement and a new application which was to transform the machine in more than just a game-console with a BR drive. This is as much as I could tell you from my personal correspondence.
Pro-B
08-22-07, 11:56 AM
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My.God.
I can only imagine the forums when 1 format finally 'wins'
I can only imagine the forums when 1 format finally 'wins'
08-22-07, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist
On Sony's side there is absolutely no doubt who "sponsored" the deal.
08-22-07, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by stingermck
My.God.
I can only imagine the forums when 1 format finally 'wins'
I can only imagine the forums when 1 format finally 'wins'
08-22-07, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
This is different from what Sony has done, how?
I don't think you have any real understanding of the words you're throwing around. It's time for you to stop posting and cool off for a few days. I would suggest that a suspension is in order.
I don't think you have any real understanding of the words you're throwing around. It's time for you to stop posting and cool off for a few days. I would suggest that a suspension is in order.
08-22-07, 12:04 PM
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This thread isn't worth being kept open.
