However, Universal will have new installments in the "Hulk" and "Mummy" series, headed for HD DVD only, while Disney has a new "Narnia" movie, exclusive to Blu-ray.
Wold notes that three factors could push 2012 EPS below current expectations: the loss of DVD only subscribers, international operating losses and competition pushing up the cost of customer acquisition.
Netflix also announced it is separating its unlimited streaming and unlimited DVD plans in the U.S. to better reflect the costs of each and to give members a choice: a streaming-only plan, a DVD-only plan or the option to subscribe to both.
ENGADGET: Netflix officially separates DVD, streaming pricing; $15.98 and up for both
First, everyone knew that some subscribers would chose one service (ie, either streaming-only or DVD-plan only) and some would cancel.
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The Toshiba-led consortium that backs HD DVD had only one of the major studios -- General Electric Co.
Finally, Wal-Mart said last week it would drop HD DVD and sell only Blu-ray players and discs.
Surprisingly, perhaps, the only DVD rejected outright by the BBFC was a box set of season two of the TV series Weeds.
Finally, Wal-Mart (nyse: WMT - news - people ) said last week it would drop HD DVD and sell only Blu-ray players and discs.
This isn't a normal CE DVD player here. (i.e. think Toshiba's first-gen HD DVD player but only bigger) It weighs in at an impressive 17lbs and seems to be built solid.
He sees the stores as not only DVD rental and sales outlets but also as a promotional platform for Dish and the Blockbuster streaming service, as well as whatever wireless business the company pursues.
So if HD DVD does go away only leaving with Blu-ray, we might not ever see the ultimate HD media experience all in one box.
ENGADGET: Will there ever be integrated HD media support in Vista? HD
Warner Brothers exclusive backing of the Blu-Ray high-definition DVD format has not only warmed the hearts of Sony investors, it's good news for the companies that produce the expensive disc-making machines.
But the box for the Windows 8 Pro DVD I was using only suggested running this utility and checking with the manufacturer's website, in tiny type at the bottom of its back cover.
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Noticeably absent from the list this week is two Olympic titles like the Opening Ceremonies and a Michael Phelps special, that are only available on DVD.
Sure Fox has a report indicating that Blu-ray movies are out selling HD DVD, but once again only a chart and no numbers.
ENGADGET: Where are the official HD DVD vs Blu-ray sales numbers? HD
What's really interesting is that there is only one HD DVD title in the top ten this week, and to add insult to injury, four of the top ten titles are also available on HD DVD, but didn't sell well enough to make the list.
ENGADGET: Nielsen VideoScan High-Def market share for week ending November 4th, 2007
Paramount's recent announcement that it would (again) release future titles only in HD-DVD shifted that format's position in the high-definition disc war.
ENGADGET: Switched On: Seeking neutrality in the hi-def format war
And sometimes, Broadway takes a lesson from Washington: Earlier this year, the producers of Avenue Q decided to have some fun and "campaign" for the Best Musical nod with posters and buttons, and even a new only-on-DVD sketch sent out to Tony voters.
Magnolia Picture's Man on Wire, which just so happened to take home an Oscar this year, is in that group of 50 along with FirstLook Studios' Transsiberian and War, Inc.. Better still, VUDU intends to make future releases available for purchase day-and-date with the DVD release, and we can only hope that major studios get with the program and follow suit.
ENGADGET: VUDU first on-demand service to sell HD and HDX movies HD
These titles are sure to make some people jump formats as there is nothing like Barry Manilow in high-def and so far, you can only get it on HD DVD.
ENGADGET: Paris Hilton, Barry Manilow, and others coming to HD DVD HD
ClearPlay's software is a bit clunky because each filter, customized for a specific movie, must be downloaded from the Web and works only if you play your DVD on your PC.
Tom Edwards of NPD Group says it may only take 10 years for DVD to reach 90% of the population compared to the 25 years it took VCR's to achieve the same level of interest.
By concentrating on innovating through game play, and ignoring its competitors' most high-tech features--super-powered processors, support for high-definition televisions and DVD formats--Nintendo has not only been able to keep its costs down, but it's hit upon the single thing that sets apart an entertainment device most: It's fun.
If they did then these numbers would have more significance, but regardless the BDA will be bragging to the content creators that they have sold more "Blu-ray players" than HD DVD, but of course that will only work for so long if all those PS3 owners don't buy any movies.
Each DVD player would contain a small chip costing only a few extra cents that would follow the recipe faithfully.
Of the major studios, Sony, Disney, Fox, Lions Gate, and MGM only release titles on Blu-ray, while only Universal is exclusive to HD DVD.
ENGADGET: European Commission looks into Blu-ray studio agreements
Here's something that opponents of restrictive DRM implementations aren't going to be too happy with: ZDNet is reporting that new copy-protection software for DVD publishers from a company called ProtectDisc not only makes it difficult to rip movies that you've purchased -- no surprise there -- but actually prevents discs from playing in a Windows PC at all.
ENGADGET: Protect DVD-Video prevents discs from playing on your PC
DVD-R: This is a one time only recordable format, similar to burning CDs with a CD-R.
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