The Premature Death of Physical Media and the Cult Home Video Labels Keeping It Alive

[gag]

Originally Posted by iank

Yup, recent events have shown just how short-sighted it is relying on streaming. They can take anything away, at any moment, for any reason.
Not good enough.

And so many films that will never make it on stuff like Netflix and other sites eg, headless, full zatochi, quite a few Takashi Miike, all 6 lone wolf and cub films, that alone is a good enough reason to buy your films.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Surprising to see DVD sales massively outnumbering Blu-ray and UHD when the typical new TV would be a 4K flatscreen, probably with a 4K Ultra HD player free or for a discounted price.

There are many things I've bought recently which have been Blu-ray only when they used to be dual format, with DVD being phased out with the Ultraviolet digital codes.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Just seen this graphic showing physical media sales in the US.

That just your collection figures Dem?

Yeah Good old Uncle Sam tight arsed gits,dvds are far cheaper to buy.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

There are many things I've bought recently which have been Blu-ray only when they used to be dual format, with DVD being phased out with the Ultraviolet digital codes.

What like, for example?

[Justin101]

I'm not surprised by the DVD vs BD market share, it's probably very similar in the UK, especially with supermarket sales! Those people who got a free UHD player with their big telly are watching DVDs on them, mark my words lol...

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Justin101

I'm not surprised by the DVD vs BD market share, it's probably very similar in the UK, especially with supermarket sales! Those people who got a free UHD player with their big telly are watching DVDs on them, mark my words lol...

Most will be watching HDTV channels on BBC, ITV and Sky.

[Justin101]

I'll just throw the cat among the pigeons by saying I have quite a few Arrow films on digital only through Apple's iTunes, when they come on sale at £2.99 I'm happy to pick them up, especially if it's something which is potentially a 1 time watch kind of film... I wish other video labels would have regular offers like Arrow does.

[Justin101]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Most will be watching HDTV channels on BBC, ITV and Sky.

I meant specifically on the free UHD player, they almost certainly won't be playing a £25 UHD disc.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

What like, for example?

The HMV Premium Collection. It began with every release having a Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Ultraviolet code. Since last autumn, they've only included the Blu-ray and digital download. Now Ultraviolet has been discontinued, they only contain a BD.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

The HMV Premium Collection. It began with every release having a Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Ultraviolet code. Since last autumn, they've only included the Blu-ray and digital download. Now Ultraviolet has been discontinued, they only contain a BD.

Yes, that's true. However it matters not as i can't order from the HMV website so it's their loss.

Since the takeover they've not exactly had bargains either. Two for £25 isn't exactly brilliant.