Universal’s Post-HD DVD Plans Revealed
by Pravin on April 16th, 2008 in news.
Universal Studios was the staunchest in its support of HD DVD, and there’s been plenty of speculation about when they’d finally start releasing any of their titles on Blu-ray now that the format war is officially over.
The guessing can now formally end. According to a Hollywood Reporter / Reuters story, Universal will bring its Mummy series out on Blu-ray on July 22, consisting of The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, and The Scorpion King. No doubt, this is timed to coincide with the theatrical release of the fourth movie in that series, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor starring Brendan Fraser and Jet Li.
Many of Universal’s favorites on HD DVD will make their way to Blu-ray by the end of the year as they release close to 40 titles in the months ahead, including hits such as American Gangster, Knocked Up, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
No word yet on Paramount’s plans to return to the Blu-ray flock that they once broke bread with.
- Universal joining Blu-ray bandwagon in the summer at Yahoo! News
- Universal Unveils Blu-ray Disc Plans at Home Media Magazine
includes some statements from Universal Studios Home Entertainment President Craig Kornblau
April 19th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I know this isnt realated to universal but since its the newest post….. i’ve seen a lot of people on the forums at hidefdigest and in comments here looking for good deals on a back up player. You should check your local best buys for open boxes. In the past week i was able to pick up an a-30 for $34 and have seen an a-3 for 44 and an a-20 for 49. and every one i’ve been to still has piles of the 360 add-on for $50 brand new still. Worth a look since ebay is getting higher and retailers prices have jacked back up since stock is running out.