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Poll: DVD Release Date, DISCUSS re: DVD and Blu Ray Dec '09 or Jan '10?
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PurpleParrot
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Re: DVD This Is It until February 2010
Well, for some of you who remember the Twilight movie, I've seen it in theater until the last day and it was a weekend, ane the dvd was coming out the next week.. so I don't know about that 90 days thing... but it wasn't true for Twilight movie...
Well, for some of you who remember the Twilight movie, I've seen it in theater until the last day and it was a weekend, ane the dvd was coming out the next week.. so I don't know about that 90 days thing... but it wasn't true for Twilight movie...
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I think hes just assuming that because there is normally a 90 day clause after the release of the film that we wont get it before Christmas.
I think hes just assuming that because there is normally a 90 day clause after the release of the film that we wont get it before Christmas.
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Re: DVD This Is It until February 2010
There is nothing traditional about this film. nothing. So I would not apply the same standards as those with other film releases. It really wouldn't make sense to slow down the money machine for five or six months. They want that money yesterday. So I really do believe it will come out sooner rather than later, and much likely announced when the final show airs, all because they want to get as many people in the theater as possible. Announcing anything about a DVD released would be counter productive during anytime before or during the two week theater period.
There is nothing traditional about this film. nothing. So I would not apply the same standards as those with other film releases. It really wouldn't make sense to slow down the money machine for five or six months. They want that money yesterday. So I really do believe it will come out sooner rather than later, and much likely announced when the final show airs, all because they want to get as many people in the theater as possible. Announcing anything about a DVD released would be counter productive during anytime before or during the two week theater period.
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Roger Friedman....there for BS!
Sony will want this available on DVD for Xmas as it = $$$$$
Roger Friedman....there for BS!
Sony will want this available on DVD for Xmas as it = $$$$$
vargak
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Re: DVD This Is It until February 2010
fair enough...then make the movie run longer than 2weeks!
fair enough...then make the movie run longer than 2weeks!
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"This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
since there is a rule in the US that a motion picture can't be released to DVD within 90 days after the last screening in the movie theatres... this means no earlier than Feb. 2010.
well done sony, no MJ at #1 at the DVD charts for the x-mas business...
since there is a rule in the US that a motion picture can't be released to DVD within 90 days after the last screening in the movie theatres... this means no earlier than Feb. 2010.
well done sony, no MJ at #1 at the DVD charts for the x-mas business...
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Re: "This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
This isn't true, because there have been several movies on DVD less than three months since they were in theaters.
This isn't true, because there have been several movies on DVD less than three months since they were in theaters.
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Re: "This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
such as???
such as???
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Re: "This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
Paul Blart Mall Cop, for only one example.
I'm sure there's others. Almost any mildly successful comedy or action flick probably hits DVD in less than 90 days of its last showing.
Paul Blart Mall Cop, for only one example.
I'm sure there's others. Almost any mildly successful comedy or action flick probably hits DVD in less than 90 days of its last showing.
otb
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Re: "This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
I don't know if this has been posted here before, but the last time this "only for a week or two in theaters" happened was with a movie disney released only to be shown in theaters for 1 week. It turned out to be 4 months because it became so popular...So it might well be that it will stay in theaters longer than 2 weeks....
I don't know if this has been posted here before, but the last time this "only for a week or two in theaters" happened was with a movie disney released only to be shown in theaters for 1 week. It turned out to be 4 months because it became so popular...So it might well be that it will stay in theaters longer than 2 weeks....
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Re: "This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
I know movies that were released in theaters one month and barely 2 months after it was being released on DVD, so that could be the case of This Is It
I know movies that were released in theaters one month and barely 2 months after it was being released on DVD, so that could be the case of This Is It
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lol nonsense, well not sure for US but in the UK that rule wont apply. we have even had a few films that have simultaneous Cinema, DVD and pay per view releases
no body knows anything yet so let us all just wait and see when we officially know more
they will probably be waiting to see how successful it will do at the box office.
lol nonsense, well not sure for US but in the UK that rule wont apply. we have even had a few films that have simultaneous Cinema, DVD and pay per view releases
no body knows anything yet so let us all just wait and see when we officially know more
they will probably be waiting to see how successful it will do at the box office.
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Re: "This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
Kenny said in an interview this week it would be out just after the cinema release in time for Christmas!
Kenny said in an interview this week it would be out just after the cinema release in time for Christmas!
MoonWalkinYiddo
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The reason they'd delay it is because more people would watch at the movies!
The reason they'd delay it is because more people would watch at the movies!
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I hope so!
Kenny said in an interview this week it would be out just after the cinema release in time for Christmas!
I hope so!
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What is your source for this? And if it is a "rule" then you can't exactly blame Sony!
What is your source for this? And if it is a "rule" then you can't exactly blame Sony!
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iamthriller82
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yeah i read that too, well that just means that This is it will be extended beyond the two week engagement
yeah i read that too, well that just means that This is it will be extended beyond the two week engagement
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Re: "This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
Even if this were true [which it isnt] its not sonys fault. Id rather them spend time perfecting "this is it" than it be a rush job just because some people are too impatient and demanding. They dont even have to show you this footage,you should be greatful. And if kenny turned around tomorrow and said they were going to spend another 6 months cutting the movie he would have my full support.
Even if this were true [which it isnt] its not sonys fault. Id rather them spend time perfecting "this is it" than it be a rush job just because some people are too impatient and demanding. They dont even have to show you this footage,you should be greatful. And if kenny turned around tomorrow and said they were going to spend another 6 months cutting the movie he would have my full support.
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Since the OP is refusing to give the source for this information, I would like to note that there is an example of films that have had an almost simultaneous release at cinema and DVD. I refer to Steven Soderbergh's film Bubble. You will find many references to this. For example, http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5167394
Since the OP is refusing to give the source for this information, I would like to note that there is an example of films that have had an almost simultaneous release at cinema and DVD. I refer to Steven Soderbergh's film Bubble. You will find many references to this. For example, http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5167394
iamthriller82
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i just hope they have the 3d elements in the dvd
i just hope they have the 3d elements in the dvd
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It looks like the two weeks run for This Is It might be extended on high demand, and this might delay the DVD/BD release even further, I am very positive that they will add additional bonus material which are much expected to support disk sales. I hope if there is a chance to change the 90 days policy considering holiday seasons and type of movie, for me it will be hard to wait for 3 months because I know I will want to see it many times and will miss it after the theatrical release is over.
It looks like the two weeks run for This Is It might be extended on high demand, and this might delay the DVD/BD release even further, I am very positive that they will add additional bonus material which are much expected to support disk sales. I hope if there is a chance to change the 90 days policy considering holiday seasons and type of movie, for me it will be hard to wait for 3 months because I know I will want to see it many times and will miss it after the theatrical release is over.
Chris_Jones
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Re: "This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
True. As far as memory serves me the only rule with regards to releases following cinema or DVD release is the gap between original release and it's first showing on cable\digital then eventual terestrial transmission.
The gap bewteen cinema and DVD release is set by the distribution company to maximize on sales. Since tii is only running for 14 days it makes little sense to make those who missed out on it's showing ( and are keen to spend ) wait until feb 2010!
True. As far as memory serves me the only rule with regards to releases following cinema or DVD release is the gap between original release and it's first showing on cable\digital then eventual terestrial transmission.
The gap bewteen cinema and DVD release is set by the distribution company to maximize on sales. Since tii is only running for 14 days it makes little sense to make those who missed out on it's showing ( and are keen to spend ) wait until feb 2010!
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Re: "This Is It" not on DVD until Feb. 2010
True. Nobody who wants to see this will wait that long,majority would just bootleg it,which would cause sony to loose more money.
True. Nobody who wants to see this will wait that long,majority would just bootleg it,which would cause sony to loose more money.
Richard723
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that rule got overturned a long time ago
that rule got overturned a long time ago
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I 100% percent agree; the two week run time will boost bootleg copies I would assume so not releasing the proper version soon is just asking for less sales...
I 100% percent agree; the two week run time will boost bootleg copies I would assume so not releasing the proper version soon is just asking for less sales...