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MifuneFan · 10-23-2022, 03:01 PM

Criterion plans the 50% sales, and clearly select titles geared towards sale months. Just look at the tiitles, and the amound of them they release in July and November for example. So no, the sales are absolutely not hurting them, and almost certainly the opposite.

MifuneFan · 10-23-2022, 03:19 PM

None of us really knows exactly why the layoffs happened. It was mentioned that they also had layoffs in 2013. I thought about any significant changes that might have happened then, and the only thing that came to mind was the shift to Dual-Format. I googled it, and sure enough that happened in 2013. Similarly, over the last year Criterion added 4K, and started doing Dual-Format releases again, and also started decreasing the amount of DVD releases they are putting out. Are these changes related to the layoffs? I have no idea. It's possible that dropping DVD releases, which I'm sure they hoped to offset with 4K sales, hasn't panned out as well for them yet. I'm sure transitioning to 4K also came with new investments, and costs, which they might not be seeing returns on yet, or for some time to come. While these layoffs are upsetting, it does not necessarily spell out doom and gloom for the label, but rather a sign of them adapting to the market, as I'm sure they've done numerous times over their 30+ year existence.

Rayjg · 10-23-2022, 03:37 PM

It’s possible libraries and other institutions are buying less titles too. I know my local library won’t even accept donations of media.

fred25_Ca · 10-23-2022, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

It’s possible libraries and other institutions are buying less titles too. I know my local library won’t even accept donations of media.

We also don't accept donations at the library I work but it's not because we buy less, quite the contrary, we still buy plenty of movies. My boss just doesn't want us to accept donations since we already buy so much and have limited space, which makes sense. So I wouldn't look into this too much if I were you, it's a pretty common thing. :P

Abdrewes · 10-23-2022, 08:24 PM

$24.01 pre-order at Wal-Mart with free shipping.

jcs913 · 10-24-2022, 12:00 AM

Maybe its Manhattan rent went up...

jmat91 · 10-24-2022, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

Maybe its Manhattan rent went up...

That can't be cheap running an entire NY office, its quite a large space from those who have visited. Maybe during the dvd heyday it made sense to have a prestigious NY office, but today most boutique labels are running out of a small office/warehouse space in rural locations.

dbhl3000 · 10-24-2022, 05:11 AM

Go woke, go broke. Just one reporter's opinion.

longshot7 · 10-24-2022, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhl3000

Go woke, go broke. Just one reporter's opinion.

Go sleep then

Jaymole · 10-24-2022, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jmat91

That can't be cheap running an entire NY office, its quite a large space from those who have visited. Maybe during the dvd heyday it made sense to have a prestigious NY office, but today most boutique labels are running out of a small office/warehouse space in rural locations.

Maybe they need to move to a smaller space with a smaller closet...which will suck for directors like Guillermo del Toro who are visiting.

yoloswegmaster420 · 10-24-2022, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhl3000

Go woke, go broke. Just one reporter's opinion.

ShellOilJunior · 10-24-2022, 11:59 AM

I can certainly do without the culture war nonsense. I come to this site to escape from that stuff.

Anyway, when is the next Barnes and Noble sale?

Abdrewes · 10-24-2022, 12:12 PM

These are most of the Criterion DVD box sets that have yet to include HD upgrades of all included films (excluding Essential Art House and a couple others). Hopefully we can knock some off the list in '23.

mikesncc1701 · 10-24-2022, 12:41 PM

^That Monsters And Madmen set is an absolute treasure. I would definitely upgrade that if they ever release it on Blu.

Cmerrill · 10-24-2022, 12:49 PM

You think criterion will ever release Thin Red Line 4k release?

Rayjg · 10-24-2022, 12:54 PM

Cate Blanchett taking a Bergman box set, and probably a few others, must've cost at least one person a job. All that free merch adds up...

MifuneFan · 10-24-2022, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayjg

Cate Blanchett taking a Bergman box set, and probably a few others, must've costThe at least one person a job. All that free merch adds up...

If it's in the closet, it's up for grabs.

Also, she has nothing on Barry Jenkins

bonehica · 10-24-2022, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

If it's in the closet, it's up for grabs.

Also, she has nothing on Barry Jenkins

The Barry Jenkins closet visit is legendary. My favorite for sure.

ShellOilJunior · 10-24-2022, 01:45 PM

The Safdie's took a few:

[Show spoiler]

Juliette Binoche had a nice haul (Imagine being the guy that would have to tell Binoche to go easy on the blu-rays):

[Show spoiler]

Michael Cera has good taste:

[Show spoiler]

Rayjg · 10-24-2022, 01:50 PM

I'm sure the staff always gets nervous on Closet Day

10-24-2022, 05:11 AM	#216108
dbhl3000 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Los Angeles, USA Trading Score:4	Go woke, go broke. Just one reporter's opinion. Last edited by dbhl3000; 10-24-2022 at 05:16 AM.

10-24-2022, 01:45 PM	#216119
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	CC Closet The Safdie's took a few: [Show spoiler] Juliette Binoche had a nice haul (Imagine being the guy that would have to tell Binoche to go easy on the blu-rays): [Show spoiler] Michael Cera has good taste: [Show spoiler]

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10-23-2022, 03:01 PM	#216101
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Criterion plans the 50% sales, and clearly select titles geared towards sale months. Just look at the tiitles, and the amound of them they release in July and November for example. So no, the sales are absolutely not hurting them, and almost certainly the opposite.

10-23-2022, 03:19 PM	#216102
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	None of us really knows exactly why the layoffs happened. It was mentioned that they also had layoffs in 2013. I thought about any significant changes that might have happened then, and the only thing that came to mind was the shift to Dual-Format. I googled it, and sure enough that happened in 2013. Similarly, over the last year Criterion added 4K, and started doing Dual-Format releases again, and also started decreasing the amount of DVD releases they are putting out. Are these changes related to the layoffs? I have no idea. It's possible that dropping DVD releases, which I'm sure they hoped to offset with 4K sales, hasn't panned out as well for them yet. I'm sure transitioning to 4K also came with new investments, and costs, which they might not be seeing returns on yet, or for some time to come. While these layoffs are upsetting, it does not necessarily spell out doom and gloom for the label, but rather a sign of them adapting to the market, as I'm sure they've done numerous times over their 30+ year existence.

10-23-2022, 03:37 PM	#216103
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	It’s possible libraries and other institutions are buying less titles too. I know my local library won’t even accept donations of media.

10-23-2022, 08:24 PM	#216105
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	$24.01 pre-order at Wal-Mart with free shipping.

10-24-2022, 12:00 AM	#216106
jcs913 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:576	Maybe its Manhattan rent went up...

10-24-2022, 11:59 AM	#216112
ShellOilJunior Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:10	I can certainly do without the culture war nonsense. I come to this site to escape from that stuff. Anyway, when is the next Barnes and Noble sale?

10-24-2022, 12:12 PM	#216113
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	These are most of the Criterion DVD box sets that have yet to include HD upgrades of all included films (excluding Essential Art House and a couple others). Hopefully we can knock some off the list in '23.

10-24-2022, 12:41 PM	#216114
mikesncc1701 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:617 Blu-ray collection:2285 DVD collection:798 Digital collection:1270 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:50	^That Monsters And Madmen set is an absolute treasure. I would definitely upgrade that if they ever release it on Blu.

10-24-2022, 12:49 PM	#216115
Cmerrill Member Member since:Feb 2015 4K collection:157 Blu-ray collection:157	You think criterion will ever release Thin Red Line 4k release?

10-24-2022, 12:54 PM	#216116
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	Cate Blanchett taking a Bergman box set, and probably a few others, must've cost at least one person a job. All that free merch adds up...

10-24-2022, 01:50 PM	#216120
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	I'm sure the staff always gets nervous on Closet Day

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