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Spielberg Feeling Blu Too
Posted August 21, 2007 12:42 PM by Josh Dreuth
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A noticeable stipulation in the Paramount deal yesterday was that films directed by Steven Spielberg would not be HD DVD exclusive, and could be distributed on either or both formats. At the time, it was not apparent if this meant the famous director was a fan of Blu-ray, but clarification received by High Def Digest suggests that the only Spielberg film coming out in high definition will be the recently announced 'Encounters of the Third Kind' and only on Blu-ray.
The drama started earlier this year when the HD DVD promo group listed a few high profile Spielberg titles as "coming soon" to the format. Shortly there after, the group was forced to issue a public apology to Mr. Spielberg, and retracted the titles from the release schedule. Apparently, he was contacted before the decision was made to release his movies in high definition.
Over the last few months, things have been heating up at the Spielberg camp. News from inside sources indicated that Spielberg was unhappy with Paramount for taking credit on Dreamworks films and for their firing of longtime friend Tom Cruise. There was some discussion that Spielberg would leave Paramount, taking his property with him.
Then, two Spielberg properties were announced for high definition release: 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' via Sony and 'Poltergeist' via Warner. CE3K was completely approved by Spielberg and includes a brand new introduction by the director. 'Poltergeist' was canceled.
After the Paramount announcement, High Def Digest contacted long-time Spielberg spokesman Marvin Levy regarding the announcement. He said the following:
"It was important to Steven that if any of his films were to be released [first] on high-definition, that it would be a classic. Steven is big supporter of Blu-ray, and chose 'Close Encounters' to be the first of his films on either format."
He also confirmed that CE3K was the only Spielberg movie in the high definition pipeline, and the only Spielberg film which would be released in high definition this year. While Spielberg has yet to issue the same war cry as Michael Bay did earlier today, from his choices with regards to high definition releases clearly show him favoring Blu-ray.
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Source: High Def Digest |
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JaysDomain
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Aug 21, 2007
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Yeah, 18 months with no blu-ray is going to feel like an eternity to them after christmas; I think they will break the contract with hd-dud and come back to to the BLU on their hands and knees! |
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gamma626
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Aug 21, 2007
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or the damage could be done and they could go bankrupt. That would be awesome! |
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CptGreedle
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Aug 21, 2007
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Someone is going to feel this in the morning.... actually I think paramount is going to regret this all
18 months. |
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Croweyes1121
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Aug 21, 2007
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I absolutely saw this backlash coming from a mile away. Paramount has pissed everyone off with this move, from the directors on down to the consumer level. |
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NoQuestion
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Aug 21, 2007
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ok so this says that the only spielberg movie this year is CE3K does that mean that transformers isnt coming this year because it is produced by Spielberg....please tell me that this is true because i want to be able to laugh until my side hurts that paramount wont be able to release transformers unless its on blu HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA already starting to laugh |
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quexos
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Aug 21, 2007
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Let us hope this gathers up momentum. Paramount you screwed big time for quick bucks.
your short sightedness is unforgiveable. I love and i repeat i LOVE the show Star trek Voyager but i will never and i mean NEVER get it on hd-dvd !!!
i'll wait for a BLU-RAY release or not i'll just move to something else |
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kaliraver69
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Aug 21, 2007
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Not only has Paramount pissed off the consumers but they have pissed off alot of people in Hollywood including high profile Directors like Michael Bay & Steven Spielberg. Paramount may you rot in hell for this stupid bone head move, who ever is CEO there should get fired along with Ken Graffeo of Universal and ends this retarded war. F*** Paramount you bustards. |
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warhawk21114
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Aug 21, 2007
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2 big directors, lets hope a chain reaction goes and control over good releases not going into red cases but holding off for blu!!! |
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CptGreedle
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Aug 21, 2007
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Gee.. the director AND the producer of Transformers both don't want to release their films on HD-
DVD exclusively. You'd think paramount would listen to them. dumbasses. |
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JTK
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Aug 21, 2007
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Steven and George can end the format war together anytime they feel like it. |
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Veets
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Aug 21, 2007
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It's hard to believe Paramount would not consult all players involved before making such a bone head move. Quick $ has snake bitten them. |
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pscoop
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Aug 21, 2007
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I just wish his producer credit gave him some pull with Transformers. It really is the only Paramount title I cared about. Still kudos to Spielberg for staying with what he believes. |
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projectryan
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Aug 21, 2007
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I hate to say it...but....Bye Bye my Shrek future collection. |
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BluFox
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Aug 21, 2007
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It doesn't have to be 18 months without Paramount. I've sure the deal has way outs. Keep buying Blu!! |
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bluskiff
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Aug 21, 2007
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It's like paramount spit in blurays face. I am not just mad I feel personally insulted paramount will
need one hellofa p r defartment to clean this mess up. What can I do to make them feel my pain?
I am the big tech guy with my friends amd family I have told everyone to stay away from hddvd
and now paramount is making me look like an idiot giving out bad advise. If only lucas would
through he weight around and end this money war. |
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