DVD Titles are coming. It costs $.80 to put a movie on a DVD disk, and $2.00 for a VHS tape. VHS weighs more and takes up more space, VHS distribution costs more. Titanic is a 3 hour movie. 2 VHS tapes or one Dual-Layer DVD disk. Does Paramount want to make money????????????????????????????????/
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To: BillyG (29518 )
From: J Fieb Sunday, Feb 15 1998 11:29AM EST
Reply # of 29657
I like your idea of onboard memory, maybe it won't be too long. If you haven't seen The Titanic yet, you might get to watch it on DVD....Dear Frequent Buyers Club Member:
With the astounding success of TITANIC comes the question-When will it
be available on DVD? The rumor mill here in Hollywood is churning with
reports that it just might be the first film that Paramount elects to
launch on the DVD format. There are some good reasons to support this
speculation. The length alone (over three hours) makes it far more
suitable for DVD than VHS- since its length would require two tapes,
not desirable for sell-through or rental. Can they get it onto one side of a DVD? Also, the wealth of
additional features that could be added would easily make it the most
important DVD ever released. Its creator, James Cameron, would likely
endorse the effort, considering the success of his other films on DVD-
Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day.
The VHS release of this film will most likely be in November 1998. By
then, the installed base of DVD players should be roughly twice the
current amount, or about 800,000 players. We think Paramount could
easily sell 400,000 units- well worth their time and effort. It would
also place them at the top of the DVD charts for a long time to come.
Are you listening, Paramount?
Many customers have asked whom they might write at Paramount to express
their support for DVD and in particular, for such great films as Star
Trek, Indiana Jones, Top Gun and now Titanic. If you care to write a
letter, address it to Eric Doctorow, President, Paramount Home Video,
5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, California 90038. Perhaps with a little
luck, we might see some Paramount movies under the Christmas tree at
the end of this year!
Last week, Air Force One was released on DVD. It performed exactly as
anticipated, quickly selling out with many distributors and retailers.
We have the largest amount of inventory of any retailer in the country,
and expect to have this title in stock for at least another two weeks.
We also call your attention to the releases on February 24. There are
over forty being released, with strong contenders including Apollo 13,
Dragonheart, The Devil's Own, Leaving Las Vegas, The Professional,
Shawshank Redemption and Happy Gilmore.
PS. BillyG. Just got my system back from the shop but it came back minus many files. Please send me your E-mail address again as I have some info on the 905. Thanks |
