Paramout/Dreamworks HD DVD deal includes US$150m of incentives

  • Posted by Jeff K
  • August 23, 2007

The New York Times has published an article confirming that Paramount were offered US$150 million in cash and advertising incentives in exchange for their HD DVD only move. They also noted that the exclusivity deal only lasts for 18 months.

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edward
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October 14, 2007 at 3:14 pm

interestinh….do you have any facts on this story? e.g. press release from paramount etc.?

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Jeff K
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October 15, 2007 at 7:48 pm

No press release from Paramount but that figure has been widely mentioned in everything from tech blogs to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

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edward
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October 18, 2007 at 9:01 pm

ok - so it’s basically unconfirmed hearsay?