Warner says its not Going Blu-ray Exclusive - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

james99 · 2007-12-12, 08:16 AM

The official statement is as follows:

Quote:

"Our position hasn’t changed and certainly any comments that were published in the US were not intended to suggest that we had changed our stance. We support both formats and we have not made any decision towards that policy and nor are any such announcements planned or in the pipeline.

"In terms of the short-term scenarios around the Q4 sales results, Warner Brothers are always reviewing our strategies and we can’t say what might happen in five or ten years, but for now, there’s been no decision made to change course."

shabbs · 2007-12-12, 10:31 AM

Yet the rumours continue to fly...

darrylr · 2007-12-12, 11:14 AM

You forgot the "for now" part.

Remember Sony wasn't reducing the price of the PS3 a few days before it was announced and Microsoft had no plans to reduce prices on 360's even days before they did.

Who knows if or when they might change but they will not come out and tell people before they want to.

james99 · 2007-12-12, 11:14 AM

Flying mainly from one colour.

JohnnyG · 2007-12-12, 11:16 AM

That's just Warner's way of saying "we're still open to offers!"

PrimeBane · 2007-12-12, 11:23 AM

I agree Johnny... Warner is the belle at the HD ball right now and when they see they get the best deal AND are happy with the sales from either format then maybe, just maybe they'll drop their neutrality.

hugh · 2007-12-12, 11:30 AM

BusinessWeek in an article noted that Warner was waiting until after Christmas to make any decisions one way or the other. Essentially the company is only going to go with one format when they see a significant lead in hardware adoption.

hc666 · 2007-12-12, 11:32 AM

Sounds right.

See what the second wave of HD shoppers buy for hardware now.

Luis_A51 · 2007-12-12, 11:45 AM

They're not going to admit anything until an official press release. Companies will deny anything up until the moment its announced.

Most rumors ive heard are that Warner will go exclusive, one way or another, AFTER analyzing 4th q data. Therefor their current comment is perfectly in line with that.

james99 · 2007-12-12, 12:33 PM

Their current comment is not in line with that. They stated:

Quote:

We support both formats and we have not made any decision towards that policy and nor are any such announcements planned or in the pipeline.

You can't deny actions from the 4th quarter sales any more that that.

Why deny something now and make an announcement in 3 weeks at CES? They would simply say nothing now.

A decision could be made 6 months from now or a year but I doubt at CES 2008.

Snadinator · 2007-12-12, 12:36 PM

4th quarter in a fiscal year ends March 31st.

my0gr81 · 2007-12-12, 12:41 PM

Time Warner's (NYSE:TWX) fiscal YE is Dec. 31st.

james99 · 2007-12-12, 12:44 PM

In retail (I believe) quarters are usually calender quarters even if they don't allign with Fiscal quarters.

Personally I believe WB will not burn any bridges. They will support both formats until a winner is announced or perceived.

For this to happen something else has to change.

For example if BD players drop below 200usd and standalone sales exceed HD DVD players and the gap(s/w) between BD and HD DVD expands (especially WB titles) than WB will probably throw in the towel.

JohnnyG · 2007-12-12, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snadinator

4th quarter in a fiscal year ends March 31st.

Who's fiscal year end? A company can choose any fiscal year end that they want.

Snadinator · 2007-12-12, 12:52 PM

Sorry, I just thought it was a more universal thing for fiscal years to begin Aprils 1st. I've been working for governement for too long ... sigh....

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2007-12-12, 11:14 AM	#3
darrylr Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nepean, Ontario Posts: 2,980	You forgot the "for now" part. Remember Sony wasn't reducing the price of the PS3 a few days before it was announced and Microsoft had no plans to reduce prices on 360's even days before they did. Who knows if or when they might change but they will not come out and tell people before they want to.

2007-12-12, 11:14 AM	#4
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	Flying mainly from one colour.

2007-12-12, 11:16 AM	#5
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,407	That's just Warner's way of saying "we're still open to offers!"

2007-12-12, 11:23 AM	#6
PrimeBane Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,766	I agree Johnny... Warner is the belle at the HD ball right now and when they see they get the best deal AND are happy with the sales from either format then maybe, just maybe they'll drop their neutrality.

2007-12-12, 12:36 PM	#11
Snadinator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gatineau, QC Posts: 46	4th quarter in a fiscal year ends March 31st.

2007-12-12, 12:41 PM	#12
my0gr81 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GTA Posts: 335	Time Warner's (NYSE:TWX) fiscal YE is Dec. 31st.

2007-12-12, 12:44 PM	#13
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	In retail (I believe) quarters are usually calender quarters even if they don't allign with Fiscal quarters. Personally I believe WB will not burn any bridges. They will support both formats until a winner is announced or perceived. For this to happen something else has to change. For example if BD players drop below 200usd and standalone sales exceed HD DVD players and the gap(s/w) between BD and HD DVD expands (especially WB titles) than WB will probably throw in the towel.

2007-12-12, 12:52 PM	#15
Snadinator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gatineau, QC Posts: 46	Sorry, I just thought it was a more universal thing for fiscal years to begin Aprils 1st. I've been working for governement for too long ... sigh....