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Last-Minute Delays Looming for HD-DVD Launch?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the almost-there dept.

An anonymous reader writes: "No official comment from Toshiba or Warner, but both Best Buy and Amazon revised ship dates for initial HD-DVD hardware and software on Friday, suggesting that high-def DVD enthusiasts chomping at the bit for next Tuesday's arrival of the first HD-DVD players and discs may have to wait a few days more."

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  1. Someone has to say it: by DingerX · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Universal's "launch" title for HD-DVD is 'Serenity'. Mind you, I like Firefly and all that, but have I missed something? Is Serenity selling DVDs like hotcakes? Or is this Universal's way of announcing mediocre 'wait-and-see' interest in HD-DVD as part of the current format wars?

    Then again, I might consider an HD-DVD player to watch Serenity. If, of course, I could afford a TV that would play it back.

    1. Re:Someone has to say it: by SEE · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Is Serenity selling DVDs like hotcakes?

      It sold solidly in DVD upon release (extremely well in comparison to its box office) , and is popular with an audience that is relatively high on early adopters. It's a reasonable choice for an early HD-DVD release.