Rudy Provoost Quotations

We need content and that is why we are entering into these types of alliances.

From a consumer perspective, the best thing would be one format. I don't know if that will be a reality. Eventually, you will have to follow the logos.

There are so many players. There is a lot of intellectual property that went into this, and companies like Philips and Toshiba and Sony will all look for a return on investment. That is what makes it a challenging debate. It's like the CD days. Everybody looks for a fair reward.

We are blending movie and bonus material such that you won't see a difference anymore.

What I would like to see is the European Commission taking a more proactive stance instead of a wait-and-see approach.

Intellectual property is playing an increasingly important role for our group. It's just a fact of life in our business now that you have to cultivate and protect IP.

The development of a seamless digital home is happening only gradually. We are still a way off from the truly digital environment, but we are making progress each year.