Bloodied By Warner, Redbox Also Damns New Releases To Piracy

[BoredSysAdmin]

As some of you know, I’ve been b****ing up a storm about Netflix’s decision to give in to Warner Bros. demand that they not rent new release DVDs until after a 28-day window has expired. Today, Redbox, has announced they’ll do the exact same thing. Simply put, this is another blow to consumers and a big potential win for piracy.

SOURCE: http://techcrunch.com/2010/02/16/warner-bros-redbox-rentals/)

 

[Stereodude]

I don't see how this will possibly play out the way Warner thinks it will (more DVD sales), but what do I know?

It's up there with GM and Chrysler being more profitable by closing dealers.

 

[jamie2112]

Screw WB and their criminal ways of leeching us.I REALLY hope this backfires and they lose even MORE cash.......

 

[gholt]

I'm not going to run out and buy a DVD. I'll either wait, or find aDVD store to rent it from.

 

[GlocksRock]

With new releases going from the big screen to dvd so fast these days, waiting an extra 28 days really isn't that big of a deal to me. I've got plenty of other movies, video games, dvr'd shows, and other things to keep me busy. Besides, if it's a movie I just gotta see right away, I know how to find it online, then once it becomes available to rent, I'll watch it again... maybe. F warner for this, and for not putting lossless audio tracks on a lot of their blu ray discs that aren't movies.

Now that Netflix and redbox have made this agreement, I'm sure they will be going after Blockbuster next, and I really hope they don't cave in, especially since I use their online rental service.