Blu-rays being released with Standard Dvds, Is this going to be standard practice? - Blu-ray Forum

pandabear1 · 03-29-2009, 05:23 AM

blot and marley and me on blu ray, come with the standard dvd. disney did this with pinocchio, and sleeping beauty.. will they be doing that with all releases from now on for disney? what about this other company? why are they including a standard copy if u buy the blu ray? that is a good deal . wouldn't that drop standard dvd sales? cuz u can buy both versions for 1 price. i hope they keep it up! i'll consider buying movies ! if snow white has standard ed. with the blu ray, i'll buy that.

AU6294TX · 03-29-2009, 05:26 AM

They are trying to market it as a reason to upgrade to the Blu-ray and start getting more customers. It also is nice for people with kids or with dvd players in their cars.

Disney I think will keep doing it at least through this year. But other companies I would be surprised, unless they finally decide to go full steam ahead with blu and try to transition that way.

steve_dave · 03-29-2009, 05:40 AM

Princess Bride also includes a DVD copy and Spaceballs is listed as having a DVD copy included as well.

Disney did some smart marketing and released Bolt on Blu-ray Disc/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack two days before the DVD. So if you wanted to get Bolt early, you could and if you did not have a BD player...you had a disc for when you get one.

Blu-News · 03-29-2009, 05:42 AM

Fox and Disney will be doing it for many releases this year. Particularly films aimed at kids, women, and families. But there can always be other exceptions as well.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 03-29-2009, 01:22 PM

I think it's a good idea.. DVDs can be used in many more places but when it's time to sit down and crank the main system it's still blu!

Chordata · 03-29-2009, 01:30 PM

Excellent idea!

wormraper · 03-29-2009, 01:35 PM

I for one am all for it!, more options are better, not worse for a format.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-29-2009, 01:38 PM

I like it and hope it continues.

sierra03 · 03-29-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I like it and hope it continues.

for me that would be better than useless digital copies.

Clark Kent · 03-29-2009, 02:46 PM

Dvds are so cheap to press in large quantities that the studios are throwing them in to entice customers on the fence who own Blu-ray but prefer dvd for whatever reason.

KilloWertz · 03-29-2009, 03:14 PM

Blot, eh? Sorry, somebody had to mention it.

I think it's great and I look forward to more releases with a DVD in them.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 03-29-2009, 03:43 PM

I usually give my digital copy to someone who doesn't own any blu-ray. I don't need an extra copy since I will own the blu-ray. It'll be cheaper if it only included the blu-ray disc.

ryoohki · 03-29-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I usually give my digital copy to someone who doesn't own any blu-ray. I don't need an extra copy since I will own the blu-ray. It'll be cheaper if it only included the blu-ray disc.

No it won't Blu-ray Price range will stay the same Digital Copy, DVD or not. Typically Disney's offert the choice but their choice cost more than other CE, like Lionsgate. I mean i can have Punished + Digital Copy for 19.99$CAD locally. So it doesn't boost the price.

I got Princess Bride for 15$...

MrFilmFanatic · 03-29-2009, 04:04 PM

I hope it is the norm. It is definitely better than those with digital copies. Its also handy to take and play in your portable dvd players

jayman867 · 03-29-2009, 04:38 PM

Digital copy is useless, period. A standard dvd gives me the ability to watch the film anywhere. Blu-ray players aren't commonplace yet, and having to lug mine around the house to watch flicks gets tiring. The dvd is a stanard format that I can pop in a player while this moronic digital copy is so restrictive; it in essence negates itself as a feature.

Blu-Malibu2009 · 03-29-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AU6294TX

They are trying to market it as a reason to upgrade to the Blu-ray and start getting more customers. It also is nice for people with kids or with dvd players in their cars.

It's also nice for people who only have Blu-ray in one room in their home but would like to watch the movie in another room with a DVD player.

Kor-ray · 03-29-2009, 06:05 PM

I just hope Blu-ray Stays in the game and eventually DVD will be gone

TheForce8686 · 03-29-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by killowertz

Blot, eh? Sorry, somebody had to mention it.

I think it's great and I look forward to more releases with a DVD in them.

What is Blot? I have never heard of that movie.

fdm · 03-29-2009, 06:08 PM

Yeah I really enjoy paying a few bucks more for a DVD that I didn't even want in the first place. Reminds me of HD-DVD/DVD combo discs.

dvd_mazter · 03-29-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I like it and hope it continues.

+ 1

I also hope more studios come on board with this trend. I love getting a DVD so I can watch in my room

03-29-2009, 05:23 AM	#1
pandabear1 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:111 Trading Score:34	Blu-rays being released with Standard Dvds, Is this going to be standard practice? blot and marley and me on blu ray, come with the standard dvd. disney did this with pinocchio, and sleeping beauty.. will they be doing that with all releases from now on for disney? what about this other company? why are they including a standard copy if u buy the blu ray? that is a good deal . wouldn't that drop standard dvd sales? cuz u can buy both versions for 1 price. i hope they keep it up! i'll consider buying movies ! if snow white has standard ed. with the blu ray, i'll buy that. Last edited by pandabear1; 03-29-2009 at 05:35 AM.

03-29-2009, 04:38 PM	#15
jayman867 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Let's hope so Digital copy is useless, period. A standard dvd gives me the ability to watch the film anywhere. Blu-ray players aren't commonplace yet, and having to lug mine around the house to watch flicks gets tiring. The dvd is a stanard format that I can pop in a player while this moronic digital copy is so restrictive; it in essence negates itself as a feature.

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03-29-2009, 05:26 AM	#2
AU6294TX Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:PC, AL Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:97	They are trying to market it as a reason to upgrade to the Blu-ray and start getting more customers. It also is nice for people with kids or with dvd players in their cars. Disney I think will keep doing it at least through this year. But other companies I would be surprised, unless they finally decide to go full steam ahead with blu and try to transition that way.

03-29-2009, 05:40 AM	#3
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	Princess Bride also includes a DVD copy and Spaceballs is listed as having a DVD copy included as well. Disney did some smart marketing and released Bolt on Blu-ray Disc/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack two days before the DVD. So if you wanted to get Bolt early, you could and if you did not have a BD player...you had a disc for when you get one.

03-29-2009, 05:42 AM	#4
Blu-News Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:371 Trading Score:232	Fox and Disney will be doing it for many releases this year. Particularly films aimed at kids, women, and families. But there can always be other exceptions as well.

03-29-2009, 01:22 PM	#5
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	I think it's a good idea.. DVDs can be used in many more places but when it's time to sit down and crank the main system it's still blu!

03-29-2009, 01:30 PM	#6
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Excellent idea!

03-29-2009, 01:35 PM	#7
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:960 Blu-ray collection:5288 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571	I for one am all for it!, more options are better, not worse for a format.

03-29-2009, 01:38 PM	#8
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I like it and hope it continues.

03-29-2009, 02:46 PM	#10
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Dvds are so cheap to press in large quantities that the studios are throwing them in to entice customers on the fence who own Blu-ray but prefer dvd for whatever reason.

03-29-2009, 03:14 PM	#11
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	Blot, eh? Sorry, somebody had to mention it. I think it's great and I look forward to more releases with a DVD in them.

03-29-2009, 03:43 PM	#12
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I usually give my digital copy to someone who doesn't own any blu-ray. I don't need an extra copy since I will own the blu-ray. It'll be cheaper if it only included the blu-ray disc.

03-29-2009, 04:04 PM	#14
MrFilmFanatic Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:58	I hope it is the norm. It is definitely better than those with digital copies. Its also handy to take and play in your portable dvd players

03-29-2009, 06:05 PM	#17
Kor-ray Expert Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:196 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:57	I just hope Blu-ray Stays in the game and eventually DVD will be gone

03-29-2009, 06:08 PM	#19
fdm Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Way Out West 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Yeah I really enjoy paying a few bucks more for a DVD that I didn't even want in the first place. Reminds me of HD-DVD/DVD combo discs.

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