Netflix drops HD DVD! - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Ruined · 02-11-2008, 03:02 PM

http://www.cepro.com/article/netflix..._rent_blu_ray/

Whoa.

videoworx · 02-11-2008, 03:20 PM

I didn't see it mentioned in that article, but a Netflix spokesperson mentioned (last week), that when they decide to go with a single HD format, the rental rates will go up.

Rileydog · 02-11-2008, 03:25 PM

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=947

not sure if this says anymore then the article above- i didnt click on the link- but they seem pretty confident it is certain.

Pirate · 02-11-2008, 05:52 PM

Ouch.

skywalking_sith · 02-11-2008, 06:01 PM

HD DVD is gonna die a hard death....

ganthc · 02-11-2008, 06:26 PM

Yeah, this pretty much seals the deal.

Taxi · 02-11-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Yeah, this pretty much seals the deal.

I don't think this "seals the deal" as much as it is an indication that the deal is already sealed. (When Warner went Blu exclusive.)

I'm not 100% sure of Netflix's numbers, but my gut feeling is that Blockbuster's decision to go Blu exclusive last year has more impact on the bottom line.

Daze · 02-11-2008, 07:23 PM

I remember when Blockbuster was dropping HD DVD a lot of people were just saying they like Netflix better anyway. This is kind of a slap to those people.

Mikado · 02-11-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by videoworx

I didn't see it mentioned in that article, but a Netflix spokesperson mentioned (last week), that when they decide to go with a single HD format, the rental rates will go up.

Where did you see this? Any did they say how much?

zepherman · 02-11-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daze

I remember when Blockbuster was dropping HD DVD a lot of people were just saying they like Netflix better anyway. This is kind of a slap to those people.

Agreed.

videoworx · 02-11-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Where did you see this? Any did they say how much?

http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2008/0...x-to-rais.html

elfman · 02-11-2008, 08:46 PM

This move really doesn't make sense to me... BluRay users can rent BR discs, and HD-DVD users can rent theirs. No matter how you add that up, it's more activity with both.

There are considerations for STOCKING those discs, but this smells more of an "agreement" with Sony or Netflix is trying to help "determine" a winner in the format war (which has already been determined, really).

zepherman · 02-11-2008, 08:50 PM

Well it's definitely official. I just received an e-mail from Netflix.

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We're Going Blu-ray

Dear Seth,

You're receiving this email because you have asked to receive high-definition movies in the HD DVD format. As you may have heard, most of the major movie studios have recently decided to release their high-definition movies exclusively in the Blu-ray format. In order to provide the best selection of high-definition titles for our members, we have decided to go exclusively with Blu-ray as well.

While we will continue to make our current selection of HD DVD titles available to you for the next several months, we will not be adding additional HD DVD titles or reordering replacements.

Toward the end of February, HD DVDs in your Saved Queue will automatically be changed to standard definition DVDs. Then toward the end of this year, all HD DVDs in your Queue will be changed to standard definition DVDs. Don't worry, we will contact you before this happens.

We're sorry for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call us.

-The Netflix Team

ganthc · 02-11-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Taxi

I don't think this "seals the deal" as much as it is an indication that the deal is already sealed. (When Warner went Blu exclusive.)

I'm not 100% sure of Netflix's numbers, but my gut feeling is that Blockbuster's decision to go Blu exclusive last year has more impact on the bottom line.

Very true, but you still heard talk about hd-dvd making the comeback. This pretty much is a blow to that hope.

Pirate · 02-12-2008, 07:01 PM

HD DVD Group Responds to Netflix, Best Buy News

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"We have long held the belief that HD DVD is the best format for consumers based on quality and value, and with more than 1 million HD DVD players on the market, it's unfortunate to see Netflix make the decision to only stock Blu-ray titles going forward. While the Best Buy announcement says they will recommend Blu-ray, at least they will continue to carry HD DVD and offer consumers a choice at retail."

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh..._Buy_News/1457

Moonraker · 02-12-2008, 07:09 PM

I find it funny (sad?) that they used the words 'at least'

ganthc · 02-12-2008, 10:28 PM

Hopefully this will increase the supply of blu-ray movies, so new releases don't take a long time.

Pirate · 02-12-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Hopefully this will increase the supply of blu-ray movies, so new releases don't take a long time.

I gave up on Netflix because of long HD DVD waits. Now, using BBonline, I'm experiencing long Blu-ray waits. Sigh.

Shadowman82 · 02-12-2008, 11:06 PM

Both the fact that Netflix will stop renting out HD-DVDs and Best Buy will stop selling HD-DVD players are two more blows to HD-DVD and a sure sign of it's demise .

We should be thankful the format war is being ended so soon , it's much better that way .

ganthc · 02-13-2008, 01:32 AM

Well BB is still selling hd-dvd's, just not trumpeting or forwarding the format. Universal and Paramount will still be putting out movies in the meantime.

Shadowman82 · 02-13-2008, 04:01 AM

Yes Paramount and Universal are still releasing movies for HD-DVD but it's over . HD-DVD has lost .

ganthc · 02-13-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadowman82

Yes Paramount and Universal are still releasing movies for HD-DVD but it's over . HD-DVD has lost .

Agreed.

esc · 02-13-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ganthc

Agreed.

I have to agree as well. The end is coming down so fast now, no one could have predicted it. Even us HD fanatics have to admit its over.

Wheres my BD-P1400 ?

supercutz · 02-13-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirate

HD DVD Group Responds to Netflix, Best Buy News

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh..._Buy_News/1457

I'm no Nostradamus but I foresee many more "unfortunates" in future HD DVD Group press releases in 08.

sub780lime · 02-13-2008, 11:16 PM

I moved all my HD-DVDs to the top of my NF queue, but with how the waits are, I still may not end up getting to watch them.

LeChuck · 02-14-2008, 03:46 AM

Does anyone know what they plan to do with them? I will be first in line for the super sale!

Monrozombi · 02-14-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LeChuck

Does anyone know what they plan to do with them? I will be first in line for the super sale!

I would assume that when they get them back they'd inspect them to see if they worth keeping or throwing out. My guess is that the Netflix employees get first crack at em

Pirate · 02-28-2008, 09:52 PM

Netflix To Expand Blu-ray Inventory

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Online rentailer Netflix says it plans to grow its selection of Blu-ray titles by as much as three-fold in the coming year.

Speaking at the Jeffries 4th Annual Internet Conference in New York on Wednesday, Netflix CFO Barry McCarthy said that his company expects to add as many as 1,500 Blu-ray titles to its existing 400 titles this year.

McCarthy went on to say that the company had not yet decided whether the higher price of acquiring Blu-ray discs (vs standard DVD) might lead to a price hike for subscribers.

"It seems apparent that content will cost us more," said McCarthy. "Whether we raise prices will be entirely a function of churn, subscriber acquisition costs and gross margins."

As we've previously reported, earlier this month Neflix announced it would phase out its HD DVD support, saying that although only a small portion of Netflix subscribers had elected to receive high-def discs, a majority of those subscribers had chosen Blu-ray over HD DVD.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...Inventory/1521

Pirate · 02-28-2008, 10:47 PM

Hopefully BBonline will do the same. Too often when I throw a BD in my queue, it either says "long wait" or "coming soon."

02-11-2008, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-11-2008, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
videoworx Would Make a Good Incubus Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nowhere near Nebraska	I didn't see it mentioned in that article, but a Netflix spokesperson mentioned (last week), that when they decide to go with a single HD format, the rental rates will go up. __________________ And let’s not forget the fact that Tron turned the Frisbee into an instrument of righteous smiting.

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02-11-2008, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
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02-11-2008, 03:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rileydog Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Simpsonville, SC, U.S.	http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=947 not sure if this says anymore then the article above- i didnt click on the link- but they seem pretty confident it is certain.

02-11-2008, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Daze Actor Join Date: Dec 2007	I remember when Blockbuster was dropping HD DVD a lot of people were just saying they like Netflix better anyway. This is kind of a slap to those people. __________________ At the movies, brb

02-11-2008, 08:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
elfman Actor Join Date: Aug 2007	This move really doesn't make sense to me... BluRay users can rent BR discs, and HD-DVD users can rent theirs. No matter how you add that up, it's more activity with both. There are considerations for STOCKING those discs, but this smells more of an "agreement" with Sony or Netflix is trying to help "determine" a winner in the format war (which has already been determined, really). __________________ "Well, whores will have their trinkets." -Bernard Black

02-12-2008, 07:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
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02-12-2008, 10:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
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02-12-2008, 11:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Shadowman82 Actor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada	Both the fact that Netflix will stop renting out HD-DVDs and Best Buy will stop selling HD-DVD players are two more blows to HD-DVD and a sure sign of it's demise . We should be thankful the format war is being ended so soon , it's much better that way .

02-13-2008, 01:32 AM	#20 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	Well BB is still selling hd-dvd's, just not trumpeting or forwarding the format. Universal and Paramount will still be putting out movies in the meantime. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

02-13-2008, 04:01 AM	#21 (permalink)
Shadowman82 Actor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada	Yes Paramount and Universal are still releasing movies for HD-DVD but it's over . HD-DVD has lost .

02-13-2008, 11:16 PM	#25 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	I moved all my HD-DVDs to the top of my NF queue, but with how the waits are, I still may not end up getting to watch them. __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

02-14-2008, 03:46 AM	#26 (permalink)
LeChuck "Woman Hands" man Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cambridge, MA	Does anyone know what they plan to do with them? I will be first in line for the super sale!

02-28-2008, 10:47 PM	#29 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Hopefully BBonline will do the same. Too often when I throw a BD in my queue, it either says "long wait" or "coming soon." __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

02-29-2008, 07:08 PM	#30 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo