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I believe the point about LOTR being released in 7.1, was that before WB went BR exclusive, there was debate about the trilogy being on both formats.
Now, no matter how equal the sound specs are, you won't be able to catch LOTR on HD-DVD, as WB won't be releasing it that way.
Also, please note that when WB went BR exclusive, they still will be shipping HD movies through the end of May, with Twister 20th annivesary mega-hyper-best ever (until next anniversary) edition announced for May 26.
I would like to quote this from thedigitalbits.com about the route WB is taking vs what paramount did. ...
"Paramount simply cancelled many Blu-ray titles that had already been solicited with retailers. Warner is not only still releasing the HD-DVD titles it's announced, but it's releasing more that haven't yet been announced. The bottom line is that HD-DVD enthusiasts have until 5/31 to enjoy titles from Warner on that format, and there are still MAJOR Warner titles on HD-DVD that have yet to be released on Blu-ray."
As far as backing whatever Microsoft backs, it has been put out there that MS is not only backing HD to counter Sony, but because 2 formats muddy the water, which would , in the long run, help MS in their desire to have os d/l content.
Umm, I will post more thoughts info in a bit.... my daughter wants burritos, and the Pats-Bolts game is gonna start soon.
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