Microsoft Unfazed By HD-DVD Bay Rumor

None

Michael Bay , the director behind the recent Transformers movie, has made internet waves recently with a theory he proposed.  According to Bay, Microsoft is attempting to purposely sabotage the HD-DVD format, hoping that the failure of the HD-DVD and the Blu-ray will open the door for them to digitally distribute media in the future.

“What you don’t understand is corporate politics. Microsoft wants both formats to fail so they can be heroes and make the world move to digital downloads. That is the dirty secret no one is talking about.” Bay stated on his ” Ask Michael Bay ” forum.

He continued his conspiracy theory with an accusation at Microsoft. “That is why Microsoft is handing out USD 100 million cheques to studios just embrace the HD-DVD and not the leading, and superior Blu-ray. They want confusion in the market until they perfect the digital downloads. Time will tell and you will see the truth.”

Microsoft, however, appears unconcerned by Bay’s accusations.  Stephen McGill of Microsoft stated the following in response.  “I didn’t read his comments, although I heard about them, but hey, he’s allowed his personal thoughts – I think he clarified some of those thoughts about 24 hours later – but for us we’re focused on HD-DVD movies working with great partners, and we wouldn’t have that offer for five free movies if we didn’t believe in that format.”