Your Help Needed! The Invention of Lying & Whiteout at Netflix - Blu-ray Forum

Grubert · 02-16-2010, 07:44 AM

In a conference during the CES fair shortly after the announcement of the four-week window, Netflix CEO Reed Hasting noted that not many people were getting Warner new releases in the first 28 days anyway, and stated that Warner titles should be "fully in stock" after 28 days.

Okay, now's when we find out. It's been four weeks since The Invention of Lying and Whiteout (the first new releases of the new regime) came out for sale. They should be readily available now – right?

So: please log in to Netflix, look up The Invention of Lying and Whiteout and post their availabilities here.

This thread will be de-stickied in 48 hours.

Thanks for your help!

acosmichippo · 02-16-2010, 07:58 AM

both say "short wait" for me. In bluray variety, of course.

just for kicks, i tried it on my blockbuster queue as well: "available" for Whiteout, and "short wait" for IoL.

Hi-Def Steve · 02-16-2010, 09:00 AM

Invention of Lying was shipped out today 2/15. And Whiteout is a short wait.

tbizzle · 02-16-2010, 09:30 AM

Both say short wait on mine

howarmat · 02-16-2010, 09:53 AM

i have had lying in the queue for quite a while. I have to send my 3 back and it should be next

goodstuff · 02-16-2010, 01:50 PM

The Invention of Lying: Long Wait
Whiteout: Short Wait

DrasticPlastic · 02-16-2010, 01:56 PM

I know it's not what you are asking, but I rented this at the local blockbuster store, so I would assume that Blockbuster online would have this available without a 28 day wait... just an fyi

jakeneff · 02-16-2010, 02:22 PM

Both are Short Wait.

Grubert · 02-16-2010, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrasticPlastic

I know it's not what you are asking, but I rented this at the local blockbuster store, so I would assume that Blockbuster online would have this available without a 28 day wait... just an fyi

Yeah, Blockbuster hasn't signed a similar agreement with Warner, so they have their movies available from day one.

Thanks anyway.

goresnet · 02-16-2010, 07:07 PM

short wait on whiteout.... don't care to see invention of lying

bhampton · 02-16-2010, 07:11 PM

Funny topic.

I think Whiteout is the film that inspired the month long delay as they (WB) were hoping that reducing rentals would help cash in and sell some copies based on the Beckenhot factor.

And... Netflix never bothered to explain the new policy to customers. They suggest that movies are simply "un-available" and figure people either can't be bothered to figure it out or just won't notice.

I'm still agitated by Netflix with the idea to do this. ... I need to let it go but I liked Netflix right up till they did this.

-Brian

phish00 · 02-16-2010, 08:11 PM

Netflix sent me Whiteout yesterday I should get it tomorrow. This is a problem with new releases I had Whiteout on my list since January.

bhampton · 02-16-2010, 08:14 PM

Phish,....

You do know Netflix has agreed to hold new releases from WB for a month before sending them out right?

I don't blame you if you missed it... Netflix never bothered to explain it and I don't think they will.

-Brian

SquidPuppet · 02-16-2010, 08:18 PM

Short wait on both.

seeweda · 02-16-2010, 08:29 PM

I don't have Netflix at the moment but I don't see how they can assume the title will be more readily available after a 28 day wait? Are they assuming people are going elsewhere to rent it so the demand is less? If that is the case can't see why they agreed to it assuming their business would go elsewhere. The other case could be Warner is providing them copies at greatly reduced price and they are able to buy more copies.

I know waiting 28 days for titles like Whiteout or Invention of Lying is no big deal as they aren't mainstream hits. The real test will be to see what happens when a flagship title like Harry Potter or Batman are released and people have to wait 28 days and then see what availability is like once they have it.

househead · 02-16-2010, 08:31 PM

short wait on both. i quickly removed them from my q.

ajmrowland · 02-16-2010, 08:32 PM

Psst Brian, you missed the entire first Post

-Andrew

bhampton · 02-16-2010, 08:49 PM

No... I read it.

What do you think I missed? ....

=Brian

jw · 02-16-2010, 08:52 PM

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/kio...r-titles-18464

For your reading delight on the subject(kinda) Looks like the 28 day window is going to be a rental norm

bhampton · 02-16-2010, 08:56 PM

As much as this bothered me... It had it's effect.

I don't rent Blu Rays anymore. I just buy them. If I don't like them I'll sell them back.

This 28 day window makes me crazy mad but

But,... it's for the best for me and my collection so I guess there is a silver lining.

-Brian

02-16-2010, 07:44 AM	#1
Grubert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2006 Blu-ray collection:573 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Your Help Needed! The Invention of Lying & Whiteout at Netflix In a conference during the CES fair shortly after the announcement of the four-week window, Netflix CEO Reed Hasting noted that not many people were getting Warner new releases in the first 28 days anyway, and stated that Warner titles should be "fully in stock" after 28 days. Okay, now's when we find out. It's been four weeks since The Invention of Lying and Whiteout (the first new releases of the new regime) came out for sale. They should be readily available now – right? So: please log in to Netflix, look up The Invention of Lying and Whiteout and post their availabilities here. This thread will be de-stickied in 48 hours. Thanks for your help!

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02-16-2010, 07:58 AM	#2
acosmichippo Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:94 Blu-ray reviews:1	both say "short wait" for me. In bluray variety, of course. just for kicks, i tried it on my blockbuster queue as well: "available" for Whiteout, and "short wait" for IoL.

02-16-2010, 09:00 AM	#3
Hi-Def Steve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Pasadena, CA 4K collection:265 Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:187	Invention of Lying was shipped out today 2/15. And Whiteout is a short wait.

02-16-2010, 09:30 AM	#4
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	Both say short wait on mine

02-16-2010, 09:53 AM	#5
howarmat Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Noblesville, IN 4K collection:635 Blu-ray collection:4607 DVD collection:115 Digital collection:35 Trading Score:43	i have had lying in the queue for quite a while. I have to send my 3 back and it should be next

02-16-2010, 01:50 PM	#6
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	The Invention of Lying: Long Wait Whiteout: Short Wait

02-16-2010, 01:56 PM	#7
DrasticPlastic Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Trading Score:2	I know it's not what you are asking, but I rented this at the local blockbuster store, so I would assume that Blockbuster online would have this available without a 28 day wait... just an fyi

02-16-2010, 02:22 PM	#8
jakeneff Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:763 Blu-ray collection:4363 DVD collection:244 MA collection:73 Digital collection:18 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:5	Both are Short Wait.

02-16-2010, 07:07 PM	#10
goresnet Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Location:League City, TX 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:576 Trading Score:1	short wait on whiteout.... don't care to see invention of lying

02-16-2010, 07:11 PM	#11
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Funny topic. I think Whiteout is the film that inspired the month long delay as they (WB) were hoping that reducing rentals would help cash in and sell some copies based on the Beckenhot factor. And... Netflix never bothered to explain the new policy to customers. They suggest that movies are simply "un-available" and figure people either can't be bothered to figure it out or just won't notice. I'm still agitated by Netflix with the idea to do this. ... I need to let it go but I liked Netflix right up till they did this. -Brian

02-16-2010, 08:11 PM	#12
phish00 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:789 Prime collection:2	Netflix sent me Whiteout yesterday I should get it tomorrow. This is a problem with new releases I had Whiteout on my list since January.

02-16-2010, 08:14 PM	#13
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Phish,.... You do know Netflix has agreed to hold new releases from WB for a month before sending them out right? I don't blame you if you missed it... Netflix never bothered to explain it and I don't think they will. -Brian

02-16-2010, 08:18 PM	#14
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Short wait on both.

02-16-2010, 08:29 PM	#15
seeweda Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:302 Trading Score:6	I don't have Netflix at the moment but I don't see how they can assume the title will be more readily available after a 28 day wait? Are they assuming people are going elsewhere to rent it so the demand is less? If that is the case can't see why they agreed to it assuming their business would go elsewhere. The other case could be Warner is providing them copies at greatly reduced price and they are able to buy more copies. I know waiting 28 days for titles like Whiteout or Invention of Lying is no big deal as they aren't mainstream hits. The real test will be to see what happens when a flagship title like Harry Potter or Batman are released and people have to wait 28 days and then see what availability is like once they have it.

02-16-2010, 08:31 PM	#16
househead Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Trading Score:4	short wait on both. i quickly removed them from my q.

02-16-2010, 08:32 PM	#17
ajmrowland Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:77	Psst Brian, you missed the entire first Post -Andrew

02-16-2010, 08:49 PM	#18
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	No... I read it. What do you think I missed? .... =Brian

02-16-2010, 08:52 PM	#19
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	http://www.homemediamagazine.com/kio...r-titles-18464 For your reading delight on the subject(kinda) Looks like the 28 day window is going to be a rental norm

02-16-2010, 08:56 PM	#20
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	As much as this bothered me... It had it's effect. I don't rent Blu Rays anymore. I just buy them. If I don't like them I'll sell them back. This 28 day window makes me crazy mad but But,... it's for the best for me and my collection so I guess there is a silver lining. -Brian

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