Disney Blu Rays - Limited availability - Blu-ray Forum

JSparrow · 10-20-2008, 05:36 PM

When Disney have released catalogue titles on dvd, they have normally been for a limited time only. Is this going to be the case with Blu?

SkullPhyre · 10-20-2008, 05:43 PM

Yes it even says that on the case and the commercials. For the cartoons.

JSparrow · 10-20-2008, 05:56 PM

Thanks for that. Although not really a fan of Sleeping Beauty I might buy it then. Is it the same with pixar titles? I hope not or I will be buying lots this weekend

CptGreedle · 10-20-2008, 06:03 PM

I don't think it is the same with Pixar titles, but they might change their policy on that (or I might be wrong).
It used to be that Disney would never release their titles to home video, since they thought it would sit on shelves for years and lose its value and importance to people. Even back in the 80's, Disney would have limited theatrical runs of old Disney movies, like Snow White. So Eisner though up of the vault system. This way, they put out their movies for a year or so, and the rest they buy up or let go away naturally. Even now it is hard to find titles like Lion King on DVD. This helps make the film more valuable and a collectors item. It also get people interested in the movie again when it is re-released. Marketing-wise, this is a brilliant move. But for us, it just means if we don't pounce on their titles when they are out, we will miss out on it.
As for Sleeping Beauty et al, I think that these Blu-rays are indeed on the vault system. Since BD is still young and has not yet achieved a wide acceptance (as in most people don't use BD yet), there is a chance they will let these sit out a little longer, but not much. I think the reason here is that they don't want the value to be lost. Alas, people who don't have Blu-ray will not be able to get these titles in 5 years when they do, but they might be happy when it comes out of the vault again.
I must say though, the Sleeping Beauty release is so high quality, I would be surprised if any further release from here on out added anything or improved anything. It is perfect as it is, and I don't think anything can move it better.

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kaliraver · 10-20-2008, 06:26 PM

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CptGreedle · 10-20-2008, 06:28 PM

SpikesBluBlooded · 10-20-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

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SpikesBluBlooded · 10-20-2008, 07:33 PM

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Red Hood · 10-20-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SpikesBluBlooded

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SpaceDog · 10-20-2008, 07:50 PM

With each home video format, I wonder if I should buy duplicates of the Disney animated films. With each home video format I decide against it. And with each home video format I see extraordinary after-market prices on the titles after they've gone OOP.

Blu-Benny · 10-20-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDog

With each home video format, I wonder if I should buy duplicates of the Disney animated films. With each home video format I decide against it. And with each home video format I see extraordinary after-market prices on the titles after they've gone OOP.

i recently bought Snow White and Sleeping Beauty for $30+ each on ebay after they were locked away in Disney's Vault. that's for standard dvd, now image what you could get for them on blu-ray after they are released and then locked away again!!!

SpaceDog · 10-20-2008, 08:23 PM

I've seen markups much higher than that, but I think it also depends on how popular the title is with the younger set, and whether parents NEED to have it NOW.

MAPdead · 10-20-2008, 08:24 PM

I didn't realize that they were selling this high I might list my dvds I have

Jack Torrance · 10-20-2008, 09:01 PM

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Li...ault-vt/27139/

For those that haven't seen it

Kairav · 10-20-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Torrance

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Li...ault-vt/27139/

For those that haven't seen it

LMAO

CheapChildren · 10-20-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JSparrow

Thanks for that. Although not really a fan of Sleeping Beauty I might buy it then. Is it the same with pixar titles? I hope not or I will be buying lots this weekend

Best choice really. I know I never want to be a victim of the vault again!

driecken · 10-20-2008, 11:03 PM

I might be more interested in buying some of disney's Blu releases now that they are a more limited release.

Turnda643 · 10-21-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

PS: This is my 5000th POST! Blu-ray King!

Congratulations My Lord!!

Sith · 10-21-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JSparrow

Thanks for that. Although not really a fan of Sleeping Beauty I might buy it then. Is it the same with pixar titles? I hope not or I will be buying lots this weekend

If you consider yourself a true fan of great cinema you should buy SB...Though this movie sckews toward young girls, it is one of the great Disney movies ever made and looks unbeliveable

Ernest Rister · 10-21-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sith

If you consider yourself a true fan of great cinema you should buy SB...Though this movie sckews toward young girls...

The A/V quality and the dragon fight skew towards soiling your underwear.

10-20-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
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10-20-2008, 05:43 PM	#2
SkullPhyre Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, Oregon Blu-ray collection:184	Yes it even says that on the case and the commercials. For the cartoons.

10-20-2008, 05:56 PM	#3
JSparrow Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:72	Thanks for that. Although not really a fan of Sleeping Beauty I might buy it then. Is it the same with pixar titles? I hope not or I will be buying lots this weekend

10-20-2008, 06:03 PM	#4
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I don't think it is the same with Pixar titles, but they might change their policy on that (or I might be wrong). It used to be that Disney would never release their titles to home video, since they thought it would sit on shelves for years and lose its value and importance to people. Even back in the 80's, Disney would have limited theatrical runs of old Disney movies, like Snow White. So Eisner though up of the vault system. This way, they put out their movies for a year or so, and the rest they buy up or let go away naturally. Even now it is hard to find titles like Lion King on DVD. This helps make the film more valuable and a collectors item. It also get people interested in the movie again when it is re-released. Marketing-wise, this is a brilliant move. But for us, it just means if we don't pounce on their titles when they are out, we will miss out on it. As for Sleeping Beauty et al, I think that these Blu-rays are indeed on the vault system. Since BD is still young and has not yet achieved a wide acceptance (as in most people don't use BD yet), there is a chance they will let these sit out a little longer, but not much. I think the reason here is that they don't want the value to be lost. Alas, people who don't have Blu-ray will not be able to get these titles in 5 years when they do, but they might be happy when it comes out of the vault again. I must say though, the Sleeping Beauty release is so high quality, I would be surprised if any further release from here on out added anything or improved anything. It is perfect as it is, and I don't think anything can move it better. PS: This is my 5000th POST! Blu-ray King!

10-20-2008, 06:28 PM	#6
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5

10-20-2008, 07:33 PM	#8
SpikesBluBlooded Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, FL Blu-ray collection:719 Trading Score:1	Now, my question is: what in the world do you do for a living that you can spend this much time posting on Blu-ray.com?!?!

10-20-2008, 07:50 PM	#10
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	With each home video format, I wonder if I should buy duplicates of the Disney animated films. With each home video format I decide against it. And with each home video format I see extraordinary after-market prices on the titles after they've gone OOP.

10-20-2008, 08:23 PM	#12
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	I've seen markups much higher than that, but I think it also depends on how popular the title is with the younger set, and whether parents NEED to have it NOW.

10-20-2008, 08:24 PM	#13
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	I didn't realize that they were selling this high I might list my dvds I have

10-20-2008, 09:01 PM	#14
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Li...ault-vt/27139/ For those that haven't seen it

10-20-2008, 11:03 PM	#17
driecken Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:45	I might be more interested in buying some of disney's Blu releases now that they are a more limited release.

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