National Geographic goes Blu-ray exclusive

Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 3:18AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: BBC
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National Geographic goes Blu-ray - Image 1With Warner supporting Blu-ray, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before its distribution partners followed suit. We've recently learned that National Geographic has also joined the Blu-ray club, opting to drop HD-DVD support in favor of Blu-ray.

According to the report we found, a spokesperson confirmed that the company would no longer release titles in HD-DVD, though there are no plans to make a formal announcement or press release regarding the matter. This support for Blu-ray is evidenced by their upcoming release, Sharkwater, being Blu-ray exclusive.

This isn't to say, however, that all National Geographic-related titles will become Blu-ray only. Films that are co-produced by National Geographic but distributed by other companies will be unaffected by the decision to go Blu-ray exclusive.

As a result of this news, BBC is now the last remaining Warner-distributed company to maintain format neutrality. At this rate, however, it seems likely that BBC will also make a decision on its choice of format soon.

Via High Def Digest

 
 
 

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by Silver-Tiger - 2008-02-01 00:32
» ...

How many days will it be before Toshiba finally declares the defeat?

by Eclipze_ - 2008-02-01 00:44
» Kool!

I can finally watch Animals in HD O_O... lol

They might as well declare their defeat.

by CHUCKINGROCKSATSPACESHIPS - 2008-02-01 02:19
» Good!

Nice!

by scarface_tha_second - 2008-02-01 03:54
» Probably...

when they sell the last of the standalone players (that are going for $100 bucks now cause they know its over). lol. The real question now is...when does 360 declare defeat.

by DVSDevise - 2008-02-01 04:10
» ...

Saggy African boobies FTW!

by Silver-Tiger - 2008-02-01 04:37
» ...

lol

That was just hilarious XD

by ISOHaven - 2008-02-01 05:00
» WTF!?!?!?!?!

This news is well over a week old.

by Eclipze_ - 2008-02-01 09:37
» Its not that important

Why do you keep doing the "WTF!?!?!?!?!"...

Anyways who cares, is the date of the news the point of the news? No its not.

by ISOHaven - 2008-02-01 10:19
» WTF!?!?!?!?!

You feeling ok? I didn't "dis" this article. I simply ADDED info that someone may or may not find interesting.



In case someone wants to find more info they need to go back further then a day or two.



As for "WTF!?!?!?!?!", that's who I used to be. Prior to QJ requiring users be logged in. I had an account but I always posted as user "WTF!?!?!?!?!". So I stuck with it.

by na2rul - 2008-02-01 12:24
» X)

Flies on face in 1080p

by Datnizzle - 2008-02-02 07:42
» Say What You Want

But that Planet Earth DVD is one off the top selling Hi-Def dVD's on either platform. These nature vids sell better than you think.

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