It looks as though BluRay might actually have some interest tipping the scales of the The Civil War of Next Gen DVD Formats™ if only for a moment.
Firstly, there are some major releases from Disney in the form of both Pirates of the Caribbean movies (May 22nd), and Pixar’s Cars (June 5th). More importantly though, Vivid Entertainment have secured the rights to release Debbie Does Dallas… Again on both HD-DVD and Blu-ray on March 28th, putting an end to the so-called Blu-ray porn ban. Add this to upcoming titles that include Reservoir Dogs, First Blood, American Psycho, The Usual Suspects, The Prestige, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Casino Royale… Sony’s looking pretty good right now. What exclusive HD-DVD titles do we have to look forward to? The Game, The Jerk, and… Half-Baked? I am starting to believe that both formats will co-exist for the foreseeable future.
We called it when the Porn industry put their stakes in HD-DVD, but this apparently doesnt apply to classic titles. (29 years ago for you porn efficiandos)
Just like getting a major celebrity to back your political campaign, it can definitely generate interest, but does it mean you are going to win? Certainly not. This just raises a few eyebrows, but its not going to make anyone switch sides.
Im still holding out for a hybrid format. I wont be swayed to pick a side.
