The post-holiday stalemate in the high-definition format war may just have been broken, with Blu-ray landing a new and powerful ally. Warner Bros. Studios, a former equal opportunity player – releasing movies in both formats – formally announced on Friday that it would begin releasing movies exclusively on Blu-ray in 2008.
According to Warner, the move was prompted by consumer demand. “Consumers have clearly chosen Blu-ray, and we believe that recognizing this preference is the right step in making this great home entertainment experience accessible to the widest possible audience,” said Kevin Tsujihara, president of Warner Home Video.
