What format to export to?

I have a completed project for a movie about 2h in length. I need to know what format to export it into before I take the resulting file and make it into a blu-ray. I am interested mainly in what format(s) is used in the "industry"/by the pros, at this step. As high quality as possible would be a bonus, too.
Thanks.

To clarify/consolidate some of the above info, the official Blu-ray specification is, well...pretty specific. The content on the disc must be either MPEG-2 or H.264, and of a specific kind of MPEG-2 or H.264. You can take an .avi or whatever into Encore, but Encore will transcode that material to the proper format to meet Blu-Ray specs before burning. Even if it is H.264, but not the "right kind" such as meant for YouTube, it will have to be transcoded to meet Blu-Ray specs.
In AME, you should see "H.264 Blu-ray" and "MPEG-2 Blu-Ray" options. Further, there will then be multiple presets available for each, and that is where the "Match the timeline" comes into play. If using HDV source material, such as 1080i 29.97 at 1440x1080 resolution, then you will find a 1440x1080 preset to match. For full HD, there are 1920x1080 options and make sure to match frame rate. Not all frame rates are supported though, so there may be a conversion needed.
As H.264 is a more efficient codec, it is the better choice for quality, though at a high bitrate MPEG-2 and H.264 may have similar quality. H.264 can pack more quality into a smaller file, so for longer videos (lower bitrate) then H.264 has the definite advantage. Basically no reason to even use MPEG-2, unless maybe doing some quickie proof and you think MPEG-2 will encode quicker to meet a deadline perhaps.
Once you choose the correct preset, the only adjustment in the settings to consider is the bitrate - if it is too high, the encoded file may be too large to fit the disc, then Encore will be forced to transcode (re-encode) the material again to a lower bitrate. There is a size estimate shown at lower left of AME window, but that is not always accurate. You may want to consult an online "bitrate calculator" - you just punch in the specs of the disc (DVD or Blu-ray, length, etc.) and it will recommend a data rate to use.
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