Blu-ray pr0n high in demand?

[Doc Evils]

VAN NUYS, Calif. — Despite widespread cynicism about the market for high-def porn, pre-orders for Digital Playground's Pirates Blu-ray disc are "through the roof," according to CEO Samantha Lewis.

"We didn't know what to expect," Lewis told AVN, "and we can't keep them here. We're just a little crazy, because we weren't expecting it. We thought it'd be a little bit slower paced, and then when I went to the Berlin show, I'm like, 'OK, something's going on here.' And then when I got back, the U.S. was just bam-bam-bam-bam-bam."

The sales of Pirates would seem to contradict a Dec. 24 article in Investor's Business Daily in which Vivid Entertainment co-chairman Steven Hirsch said the market for high-def porn "lacks momentum."

"I totally disagree," said Lewis. "For the first time ever, our European orders on HD increased before my U.S. orders. I'm selling them like gangbusters."

Reviewer Don Houston told Investor's Business Daily that porn consumers don't see high-def discs as being worth twice the price of standard DVDs. But Lewis disagrees.
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"I think especially in adult, there's nothing like [high definition]," Lewis said. "And if you shoot with the good cameras, and you're lighting it correctly, and you're shooting it like a true filmmaker, there's nothing better. You are as close and as real as you can get."
Lewis believes that early 2008 will see increasing sales of of Blu-ray and HD DVD porn as high def players become more affordable and consumers grow familiar with the new video formats.
"I don't even think this Christmas is the last two months we are going to see the bulk of the sales," Lewis said. "The bulk of our sales are going to come when everyone now got their players for Christmas, and now January, February, people are going to go out there and want to buy their content for their players. So that's why we're doing Blu-ray and HD [DVD] — we want all the stores to be ready for the consumer, because you know, the mainstream, when I go up to Best Buy, mainstream titles are sold out. They're sold out of HD [DVD] and Blu-ray. So it's picking up, and people are finally getting it, and I think once you see one, there's just no way you want to go back."

The Blu-ray version of Pirates is the first to offer the movie and all of its supplemental features in 1080p resolution, containing over six hours of footage on a single disc.
"What an opportunity to capitalize three times over!" Lewis exclaimed. "I'm hoping everyone keeps their prices up. Mainstream has kept their prices up. So I'm just hoping that the market doesn't get like the adult industry has ... people have gone down in their price, and they don't have to. The consumer will pay for it. Do not do that, folks! Let's stay on this ride for a while."

The ride should continue for Digital Playground with the upcoming Blu-ray releases of Island Fever 4 and Babysitters. For more information, visit www.piratesxxx.com or www.digitalplayground.com.

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thanks to those crazy germans() it seems people are proving skeptics wrong and are creating a demand for hi-def action.D

Strange Europe is more interested in this though. Thoughts?

[emacs]

Strange Europe is more interested in this though. Thoughts?

in parts of Europe, some people are not as uptight about human sexuality as others.

[simbadogg]

in parts of Europe, some people are not as uptight about human sexuality as others.

very true...thats why in many mainstream magazines you will find some nudity. Sex and sexuality isn't as shunned there as it is in the "good ol' wholesome US of A" where you can buy a handgun on just about every corner

[2die4]

yeah they show porno in france terrerstrial tvahh the good ol days when we went on school trips

[grcswoosh]

Will the audio be fully digital. I want the surround sound of an orgy to sound realistic!

[skrilla]

The U.S. is WAY uptight about nudity I think....But in other countries, particularly the ones in Europe are the complete opposite about nudity.

[2die4]

yeah are tabloids have page 3 look it up anyone can buy the sun the star all with babes with their tits out

[AndyD]

The U.S. is WAY uptight about nudity I think....But in other countries, particularly the ones in Europe are the complete opposite about nudity.

Nudity and violence have similar but opposite effects in the two areas mentioned, Europe and US.

In each location, one is allowed very liberally while the other is tightly controlled.

[PsychoKitten]

I think blu-ray porn is... Important (I can't think of a better word) a lot of people, but I'm sure that some porn stars especially, there are things I do NOT want to see in high def.

[Behemoko]

very true...thats why in many mainstream magazines you will find some nudity. Sex and sexuality isn't as shunned there as it is in the "good ol' wholesome US of A" where you can buy a handgun on just about every corner

I think you're referring to Texas where I live, I only actually have found one gunshop near me, and it's in the next city over, soo..

[Tha_Legend]

very true...thats why in many mainstream magazines you will find some nudity. Sex and sexuality isn't as shunned there as it is in the "good ol' wholesome US of A" where you can buy a handgun on just about every corner

That's the general attitude in the US. Graphic violence is PG and sexuality is for perverted adults only.

[Tyrien]

I'd look into getting a copy, just for fun to see an HD porn. However, I can't stand watching crappy themed and fake/forced porn.

[Beodude123]

I don't think I'll ever be buying a high definition porn. It sounds like a good deal, but meh... I just don't think I'd want to spend that kind of money on something I could get for free.

[Acid_1]

I can't stand watching crappy themed and fake/forced porn.

well tyrien you need some good gonzo then!

on topic: i could see my self getting some hd porn for my bros as a gag stocking stuffer. can you picture that christmas morning with the family? XD

[MicroBio]

Man...Some things are just better NOT in HD!
a notch below DVD quality is best for porn...

[bubano]

I will consider it, if the sound is HD.

[BrandonCGS]

To bad I won't be able to purchase porn for another 3 years Lol

[simbadogg]

Man...Some things are just better NOT in HD!
a notch below DVD quality is best for porn...

notch below...eh, but dvd quality is more than enough. anyone who is begging for my HD porn needs to get out more, and try to go to a few more clubs/bars. experience life

[UberNerD20]

notch below...eh, but dvd quality is more than enough. anyone who is begging for my HD porn needs to get out more, and try to go to a few more clubs/bars. experience life

Haha, I dont know if that will help though, i bet if i could see my exwife in HD she might look better.

[RichMacca]

Haha, I dont know if that will help though, i bet if i could see my exwife in HD she might look better.

Only if they get the lighting right (pitch black )

[UberNerD20]

You know her too? Well HD is suppose to make everything look better

[emacs]

anyone who is begging for my HD porn ...

you have HD porn? if so, i won't be begging for it

[nathan_hale]

Whats the best nude scene available on blu-ray? I'm wondering, cus i wanna see whats its like, some nice boobies in hd. lol

[Sederior]

"Like Gangbusters" oh man I seriously hope that was pun intended.