Hi Jeff! I’m out of work at the moment and can’t commit to a monthly payment but would like to donate a little something just to give a virtual middle finger to CletusVan idiot for being such a hateful jerk. But for the sake of argument let’s just say you were wrong. Who cares?!? We literally live in a world where entire networks exist to prop up lying political figures. lol so if you were wrong about this, which you weren’t it didn’t warrant such a nasty post. Live long and prosper bud. How can I make a one time donation? I may do it occasionally I just can’t commit to a regular flow if you know what I mean.
Disney found THE GOLDEN EGG!!! They made "The Disney Vault" which was a system where they would release or re-release a title but only for a limited time and then...it would go back into "The Disney Vault". This meant they would not produce the title for purchase for a VERY lengthy time wihich was usually 7 years!!! To a patent with small children, this was an eternity! Then they would have a "special edition" release. They have been the MASTERS of this craft for decades! And the only company that I am aware of to do this so successfully. If you, your kid, niece, nephew, friend or whomever REALLY wanted a copy of (name the title NOT available), then you had to go online and pay a crazy amount of money for a copy on ebay or wherever. I feel sorry for the collectors out there. Digital, then "streaming" has really stomped on A LOT of film. Trust me, I saw this coming when a film camera evolved into digital.
Thanks for your informative and well put together article!
Thanks, good article. I don't know though, the problem is Vinegar Syndrome and boutique brands get much more expensive and tend to have much lower print runs as well as rarely show up in retail locations.
Videogames have Limited Run games, and it really hasn't made the market better much. Going to that boutique model might end up with much more expensive and hard to get media.
That is unfortunately inevitable. It's supply and demand, because the license costs basically the same, whether the boutique label sells 50 copies or 50,000.
Great observation and accurate prediction, Jeff! Now, the important question is what Disney titles on physical media to get before they become out-of-print…🤔🤫😜
Another helpful, well-written article, Jeff. Thank you. While I don't love this news, I'm not much perturbed if we continue to get Disney titles on physical media via Sony, and hopefully on more boutiques, too. To that point, do you expect any interruptions to the regular flow of Marvel and Star Wars films being released on 4K disc? And is this the end of the D+ series being released on 4K?
Cletus sounded like quite the ass. Why is it that those who know the least shout the loudest? I trust you as a reliable source for industry news.
I'm not emotionally attached to Disney's physical media. I came of age before the late 80s/early 90s boom in their VHS catalog, but I do remember seeing it in the stores. I agree with you, this is how the market is evolving. All I care about is having someone out there continue making 4K Blu-ray content like Sony and the boutique labels you named.
Hi Jeff! I’m out of work at the moment and can’t commit to a monthly payment but would like to donate a little something just to give a virtual middle finger to CletusVan idiot for being such a hateful jerk. But for the sake of argument let’s just say you were wrong. Who cares?!? We literally live in a world where entire networks exist to prop up lying political figures. lol so if you were wrong about this, which you weren’t it didn’t warrant such a nasty post. Live long and prosper bud. How can I make a one time donation? I may do it occasionally I just can’t commit to a regular flow if you know what I mean.
Hey Neil! I totally understand. And no worries at all.
If you wanted to do a one time, you could go here: https://www.paypal.me/jeffrauseo
I also have a $50/annual tier. One time payment.
Disney found THE GOLDEN EGG!!! They made "The Disney Vault" which was a system where they would release or re-release a title but only for a limited time and then...it would go back into "The Disney Vault". This meant they would not produce the title for purchase for a VERY lengthy time wihich was usually 7 years!!! To a patent with small children, this was an eternity! Then they would have a "special edition" release. They have been the MASTERS of this craft for decades! And the only company that I am aware of to do this so successfully. If you, your kid, niece, nephew, friend or whomever REALLY wanted a copy of (name the title NOT available), then you had to go online and pay a crazy amount of money for a copy on ebay or wherever. I feel sorry for the collectors out there. Digital, then "streaming" has really stomped on A LOT of film. Trust me, I saw this coming when a film camera evolved into digital.
Thanks for your informative and well put together article!
Thanks, good article. I don't know though, the problem is Vinegar Syndrome and boutique brands get much more expensive and tend to have much lower print runs as well as rarely show up in retail locations.
Videogames have Limited Run games, and it really hasn't made the market better much. Going to that boutique model might end up with much more expensive and hard to get media.
That is unfortunately inevitable. It's supply and demand, because the license costs basically the same, whether the boutique label sells 50 copies or 50,000.
Great observation and accurate prediction, Jeff! Now, the important question is what Disney titles on physical media to get before they become out-of-print…🤔🤫😜
Great post Jeff and keep up the super amazing work covering Physical Media.
You should absolutely sell "eff Cletus" t-shirts.
Love the work you put in, Jeff! Physical media forever!!!!
So glad to hear this! Got worried I would have to start panic buying stuff lol
Another helpful, well-written article, Jeff. Thank you. While I don't love this news, I'm not much perturbed if we continue to get Disney titles on physical media via Sony, and hopefully on more boutiques, too. To that point, do you expect any interruptions to the regular flow of Marvel and Star Wars films being released on 4K disc? And is this the end of the D+ series being released on 4K?
I expect that things that will make money will keep coming. Andor S2 makes sense. The Star Wars films will 1000% happen as well.
Cletus sounded like quite the ass. Why is it that those who know the least shout the loudest? I trust you as a reliable source for industry news.
I'm not emotionally attached to Disney's physical media. I came of age before the late 80s/early 90s boom in their VHS catalog, but I do remember seeing it in the stores. I agree with you, this is how the market is evolving. All I care about is having someone out there continue making 4K Blu-ray content like Sony and the boutique labels you named.