Those with longish memories may recall that when Blu-ray and HD DVD started, two studios were open minded. Warner Bros eventually (ie. this year) decided to go Blu-ray only, while Paramount was allegedly paid a significant sum last year to become HD DVD exclusive.<\/p>\n
The collapse of HD DVD earlier this year made it clear that Paramount would have to return to the fold, and now it has … in a big way. I’ve just received a press release in which it states that it will be selling Blu-ray in Australia from 31 July 2008. It will start with four titles. First will be The Spiderwick Chronicles<\/a>, which will be a day and date release with the DVD, No Country For Old Men<\/a>, Cloverfield<\/a> and Shooter<\/a>.<\/p>\n That’s pretty good, but the news gets better. The press release closes:<\/p>\n Thursday 31st July also marks the start of the studio’s day-and-date Blu-ray strategy with all new release titles from this date forward receiving a dual Standard and Blu-ray release. A list outlining the impressive non-stop avalanche of Blu-ray titles leading into the Christmas period will be released soon.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Looks like Paramount has resumed Blu-ray in a big way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Those with longish memories may recall that when Blu-ray and HD DVD started, two studios were open minded. Warner Bros eventually (ie. this year) decided to go Blu-ray only, while Paramount was allegedly paid a significant sum last year to … Continue reading