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Old 11-21-2008, 04:26 AM   #1
mikemorel
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Default Warner Home Video Prez: “We think this is a do-or-die time for Blu-ray”

The New York Times:

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We think this is a do-or-die time for Blu-ray,” said Ron Sanders, president of Warner Home Video. “We must get it established as a favorite holiday item.”
DVDs, Hollywood’s Profit Source, Are Sagging

Woah...Sounds like an ultimatum to me.

Remember this from a few days ago?

Economy grinch may pinch Blu-ray format

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Still, despite panelists bullishness on Blu-ray, execs said season sales will be carefully scrutinized after Jan 1. Depending on how things go with HD discs and other packaged goods sales, it's possible that the industry's go-slow approach on digital downloads could accelerate.
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