The statement that Blu-ray fans have been waiting for nearly two years to hear, president of Universal Studios Home Entertainment Craig Kornblau has announced that Universal Studios will begin distributing their films on the Blu-ray format. He commented, "While Universal values the close partnership we have shared with Toshiba, it is time to turn our focus to releasing new and catalog titles on Blu-ray." 

He continued, "The path for widespread adoption of the next-generation platform has finally become clear. Universal will continue its aggressive efforts to broaden awareness for hi-def's unparalleled offerings in interactivity and connectivity, at an increasingly affordable price. The emergence of a single, high-definition format is cause for consumers, as well as the entire entertainment industry, to celebrate." 

While no solid details about which titles or specific dates were revealed at this time, a more detailed announcement is expected soon

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Just the news i was hoping for in light of the HD-DVD death :D 

AWESOME news! I can't wait to pick up some of the Universal flicks. Especially Braveheart & Gladiator!

the 2.7 million Toshiba spent promoting HD-DVD player during Superbowl

probably will go down history book as the most pointless way to through money away

Does this include the Bourne Trilogy or the Matrix trilogy?

They have not stated specific titles yet, but there should be an annoucement soon regarding which will be available first!

I would expect that the Big hitters like the Bourne Trilogy will be up there on the list as i would certainly be buying that on Blu-ray :D

I agree kingofwale. It wasn't even a good commercial. The voice was awful in a humerous way.

Anyways this is what should have happened in the begining. EVERYONE should have focused on one format, and be on the same page with similar goals.(Getting Hi Def to consumer) I don't know if this HDDVD vs Bluray war was smart idea. It might have damaged the market. People confused still might be confused. People who adopted HD-DVD might not want to try Blu-ray( "I went HD-DVD and it failed I dont want to take the chance of Blu-ray happening too") People who went HD-DVD might not have enough money to go Blu after buying HD DVD's, or they might not have enough money at all. The slow progression may have opened the door for downloads.

I can't wait for the Bourne Trilogy and American Gangster on blu ray

Serenity. NOW.

 I just wanted to know if they are made by Universal, cause if they are I will be buying them instantly

Bourse is but i think Matrix is WB