And it seems to be Blu Ray
After Warner declared that it would exclusively release its titles on Blu Ray (source
here), an apparent domino effect has started favoring Blu Ray in the blue laser optical wars.
HBO has recently declared Blu Ray exclusivity for its titles (source
here).
Warner partner New Line Entertainment (LotR franchise, source
here) and BBC have expectedly followed Warner with its Blu Ray exclusivity.
Paramount has also been rumored to also be dropping its HD DVD exclusivity, supposedly that their contract with HD DVD has an opt out clause tirggered in teh event of Warner favoring BluRay. Though, Paramount has since currently issued a statement to deny that it is dropping HD DVD support.
The fate of HD DVD lies in the hands of Universal and Paramount