It is important to know WHO is buying HDTV's and HD Disc players. here is an article that claims Baby Boomers are the #1 cat. for these purchases. Many do want to "relive" the past and older movies bring back good memories.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070320/20070320006219.html?.v=1
Most interesting fact in article - 2/3's of people who have ever lived . . are alive today. From 150,000 years ago to today!!