The Where Is It Redeemable Thread (MA, iTunes, Vudu?) - US

[alexy25]

falling skies s3 UV only (flixster)

masters of sex s1 UV (vudu + sony) but no flixster yet

[Slamm]

Originally Posted by alexy25

falling skies s3 UV only (flixster)

Falling Skies is FLIXSTER ONLY
Vudu does not have any part of this series... which is a huge bummer!

[alexy25]

Originally Posted by Slamm

Falling Skies is FLIXSTER ONLY
Vudu does not have any part of this series... which is a huge bummer!

thats why i said UV (flixster) its still in your uvvu locker it just does not transfer out

EDIT: lets pray that one day in the very near future like tomorrow it will .....Amen !!

[huskerbear]

Originally Posted by Slamm

Falling Skies is FLIXSTER ONLY
Vudu does not have any part of this series... which is a huge bummer!

I wonder if Vudu simply doesn't have it yet but will be getting it or if is another strange deal like the HBO crap? They shouldn't be called UV unless they are at least available at all UV storefronts imo.

[dazed2012]

All of these are Universal and redeem UV and iTunes

Darkman, Field of Dreams, Little Fockers, Traffic, Public Enemies, Wanted, Spy Game, The Dilemma, Apollo 13, Jaws

[michaeljoo]

Originally Posted by overduedub

Sorry if these was already answered. Does House of cards have two redemptions? One with vudu and one with flixster. Thanks

Originally Posted by dazed2012

As far as I remember, it's only one redemption.

Originally Posted by bsweetness

Only 1 redemption: UV. And like most UV redemptions, it should be accessible through Vudu and Flixster with a properly linked UV account. It's not a HBO type of situation where those two are separate.

So for House of Cards S1, is there a preferred way of redeeming the code?

I went to redeem the code on Vudu but of course there wasn't a redeem option there and when I read the card more closely it gave instructions to redeem via the Sony site.

Should I just follow the instructions and redeem through the Sony site or is it better to enter the code on the UV site? Or does it matter?

Obviously I would like to access this through as many providers as possible but my main/preferred provider for accessing UV files is Vudu, so I definitely want to make sure I can access it through there if possible.

I know when I redeemed Breaking Bad I did it through the Sony site and then it showed up in my Vudu account automatically.

In general, does it matter where you redeem a code in terms of how that affects through which UV streaming providers you will be able to access the file? Or does it not really matter and as long as the provider has the rights to that title will it autmatically show up in the respective library regardless of where the code is entered.

I guess I usually try to redeem UV codes in Vudu whenever possible even if the instructions say to redeem it on the studio's site but would like to know if it actually matters or not in terms of how it impacts access from different streaming providers.

[michaeljoo]

I guess my above question also applies to The Lego Movie. I just went try to redeem that one and it also doesn't have a redeem link on Vudu. It just gives instructions to redeem on flixster.

If I do that, will that movie also show up in my Vudu library? I'm still trying to figure out the ins and outs of the UV stuff and all the various providers.

I'm afraid that if I enter the code on flixster that it won't show up on Vudu and since I would have already used the code at that point I won't be able to get it into Vudu later.

[huskerbear]

Originally Posted by michaeljoo

I guess my above question also applies to The Lego Movie. I just went try to redeem that one and it also doesn't have a redeem link on Vudu. It just gives instructions to redeem on flixster.

If I do that, will that movie also show up in my Vudu library? I'm still trying to figure out the ins and outs of the UV stuff and all the various providers.

I'm afraid that if I enter the code on flixster that it won't show up on Vudu and since I would have already used the code at that point I won't be able to get it into Vudu later.

You can redeem almost every movie at Vudu, that's how I do it, and I redeemed Lego there too....

[michaeljoo]

Originally Posted by huskerbear

You can redeem almost every movie at Vudu, that's how I do it, and I redeemed Lego there too....

Thanks for the response, huskerbear.

How did you redeem Lego on Vudu?

When I search for Lego and get to the page for that title I don't see the Redeem link that you usually see towards the top, right.

That's what I usually do, but Lego (and also House of Cards S1) doesn't have that Redeem link.

[AjVen0m]

Originally Posted by michaeljoo

Thanks for the response, huskerbear.

How did you redeem Lego on Vudu?

When I search for Lego and get to the page for that title I don't see the Redeem link that you usually see towards the top, right.

That's what I usually do, but Lego (and also House of Cards S1) doesn't have that Redeem link.

You go here, look for the movie you want to redeem and insert the code.

https://my.vudu.com/redeem.html

[beltline]

Originally Posted by michaeljoo

Thanks for the response, huskerbear.

How did you redeem Lego on Vudu?

When I search for Lego and get to the page for that title I don't see the Redeem link that you usually see towards the top, right.

That's what I usually do, but Lego (and also House of Cards S1) doesn't have that Redeem link.

Go here (you can see Lego without searching but feel free to): https://my.vudu.com/redeem.html

Lego redemption: LINK

House of cards season 1: LINK

[michaeljoo]

Originally Posted by AjVen0m

You go here, look for the movie you want to redeem and insert the code.

https://my.vudu.com/redeem.html

Originally Posted by beltline

Go here (you can see Lego without searching but feel free to): https://my.vudu.com/redeem.html

Lego redemption: LINK

House of cards season 1: LINK

(Everything is) Awesome! Thanks, AjVen0m and beltline.

I didn't realize there was a general redemption section on Vudu. I had been redeeming codes by finding the movie and then clicking the little "Redeem UV" button in the upper right side of the screen.

The only problem with that is that not every movie or show (like the two above) have that link for some reason.

Anyway, thanks a lot, it's really helpful to know about this general redemption section on Vudu for future reference.

I guess regarding my other question, does it matter where you redeem a code in the sense of potentially limiting your viewing options? Or will all titles port automatically to all your libraries of the different streaming services (Vudu, flixster, CN, TT, etc...) that are linked to the same UV account as long as those particular services have the proper rights/licenses for the movie?

Or can you potentially cut yourself out of being able to view a movie on a particular service that you potentially could have used because you redeemed the code elsewhere?

[beltline]

Originally Posted by michaeljoo

(Everything is) Awesome! Thanks, AjVen0m and beltline.

I guess regarding my other question, does it matter where you redeem a code in the sense of potentially limiting your viewing options? Or will all titles port automatically to all your libraries of the different streaming services (Vudu, flixster, CN, TT, etc...) that are linked to the same UV account as long as those particular services have the proper rights/licenses for the movie?

Or can you potentially cut yourself out of being able to view a movie on a particular service that you potentially could have used because you redeemed the code elsewhere?

There are just so many variables here. Most if stated UV will show up on the other UV sites - most. There are reports of some that won't for some odd reason from time to time. Some give you extra features if you redeem through one vs the other but that is more rare than likely. I do wish we had a "Redeem through this site" thread that would let you know when you should redeem on one vs the other. For example I believe the Green Lantern gives you an extra movie when redeeming on Flixster. Others had extra special features. However for most movies just redeem on your prefer UV site and you should be fine. I prefer VUDU since my TVs and Blu-Ray players have it built in. Plus that's where I do my TV seasons for the most part.

[michaeljoo]

Originally Posted by beltline

There are just so many variables here. Most if stated UV will show up on the other UV sites - most. There are reports of some that won't for some odd reason from time to time. Some give you extra features if you redeem through one vs the other but that is more rare than likely.

Yes, this is what I was afraid of, that it varies (maybe even a lot) and just depends on the title, which means that it would be hard to keep track of and would likely require some amount of effort to research each title.

That's partly why I have so many unredeemed codes because I'm semi-paralyzed because I don't want to miss out on (A) being able to access the file through as wide a range of providers as possible, but especially my primary one (Vudu) and (B) any freebies/extras/bonus stuff that may be exclusive or only obtainable if redeemed through a particular vendor.

Originally Posted by beltline

I do wish we had a "Redeem through this site" thread that would let you know when you should redeem on one vs the other.

That would be awesome but would probably represent an immense amount of work, as I'm sure this thread is for XXXsdesdeXXX (BTW, thanks, XXXsdesdeXXX, for starting and maintaining this awesome, very helpful thread!).

I guess if members also posted about any variances in bonus or extra content based on where you redeem a code that could be incorporated into the list in the OPs.

Originally Posted by beltline

For example I believe the Green Lantern gives you an extra movie when redeeming on Flixster. Others had extra special features.

If you mean getting Green Lantern Emerald Knights (animated DCU) when you redeem the code for Green Lantern (the live action one with Ryan Reynolds), I actually got that, but I redeemed on Vudu.

I was very pleasantly surprised when I saw GL: EK show up in my account. (I wish that would happen more often).

I have the 3D version of GL and I probably redeemed in sometime in the past month or two. I've had it since it came out but never got around to redeeming it until now, partly because I resisted using UV for a long while (I think GL 3D may have been the first title I got that had a UV code).

Originally Posted by beltline

However for most movies just redeem on your prefer UV site and you should be fine. I prefer VUDU since my TVs and Blu-Ray players have it built in. Plus that's where I do my TV seasons for the most part.

Yes, Vudu is my main one as well. Probably partly because I've been doing a lot of the in home D2D which jump started my collection.

Plus, it seems to be the most easily accessible app on variuos devices (BD, TV, Roku, iDevices, etc...). Yes, I'm sure a lot of of the other apps are probably also available but it seems often Vudu comes built in and also I got used to the Vudu from doing all the D2D.

[michaeljoo]

Originally Posted by TheDean

Parenthood (Universal 100th Anniversary) - [Universal] - iTunes or Vudu. i think.

it was originally iTunes only with no disc. but now you can also redeem it in Vudu.
i redeemed it in iTunes months ago, then a few days ago went to the Universal redemption site entered the code and gave me the choice of iTunes or Vudu, but i don't think it was both.like it is with newer titles. but since i did it directly in iTunes first i was able to do Vudu also. It does also show up in flixster after redemption.

Originally Posted by XXXsdesdeXXX

So, this can only be redeemed through either Vudu or Itunes, but not both at the same time, correct? For some reason I listed it as UV and iTunes, but I will correct that if need be. I have temporarily removed it from the op just so I don't mislead anybody. Just let me know when you have time. This spoiler is just for my copying and pasting convenience

[Show spoiler]Spy Game [Universal] - UV and iTunes - No disc needed

Originally Posted by TheDean

but i bet if you do iTunes first, directly in iTunes you can still do Vudu or Flixster. all my old iTunes only Universal digital copies that i had redeemed in iTunes now give you a choice of those three at universalhidef.com even though iTunes was already redeemed. Thats why Universal is the best in digital copies.

Originally Posted by IronWaffle

Anyone have experience with Dreamworks? I just purchased How to Train Your Dragon. I've redeemed the iTunes. Is the UV still useable?

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by TheDean

Im not 100% sure. But if you redeemed it directly in iTunes. it has been my experience that that the UV will still redeem elsewhere. I haven't redeemed this one yet, but wasn't going to try the UV code. Just iTunes.

This is the kind of thing I'm most concerned about and probably why I end up holding off entering a lot of codes for a while, where one way you will only get the DC in one format, but if you did it a different way you could potentially get the DC in 2 formats (iTunes and UV).

Before I only cared about and used iTunes stuff, but now that I use both, of course I want to maximize code usage across both formats if possible.

I usually enter UV only or iTunes only codes most readily since it seems like you don't have any options and there's nothing to potentially mess up, then the ones that say you have both (although part of me still wonders if I might do something wrong and only get 1), and lastly the ones where it says one or the other.

Those I usually just hold off on until I can research the title and find a clear answer, but sometimes there isn't one for every title. Plus that takes time, especially if it's a lot of titles and not just a few, and so I usually don't get around to it and then the codes sit in their cases on my shelf unredeemed for a long time, especially since I have so many titles that I need to look into, and the list of unentered, backlogged codes just grows.

But from the above posts, it looks like some of the older Universal titles are the ones that may benefit from the iTunes directly first and then iTunes or UV second protocol?

When there is a potential to get a DC in more than 1 format when it only states you are supposed to get one (iTunes OR UV), is the recommeded protocol usually iTunes directly first and then the UV?

[michaeljoo]

OK, I see that with Parenthood it doesn't actually say iTunes or UV, but it's iTunes only. I guess it then later became UV eligible and so may give you both.

I see that's what TheDean actually posted but I didn't read it carefully enough.

I wonder if the code is still good, it says it technically expired on 12/31/13. How is Universal with their DC expiration deadlines and/or requests for replacement of expired codes.

I know some studios just extend their expiration dates or just issue you a new code if you ask them and the code you have was expired and not redeemed previously.

Also, regarding Ron Burgundy, did only the WM SB version come with the DC code? I have the Rich Mahogany Edition and it didn't come with a code.

[michaeljoo]

Originally Posted by michaeljoo

OK, I see that with Parenthood it doesn't actually say iTunes or UV, but it's iTunes only. I guess it then later became UV eligible and so may give you both.

I see that's what TheDean actually posted but I didn't read it carefully enough.

I wonder if the code is still good, it says it technically expired on 12/31/13. How is Universal with their DC expiration deadlines and/or requests for replacement of expired codes.

To answer my own question in case others have the same question:

Parenthood (the Uni 100th Anniversary edition which came with an iTunes only code (no disc)) has a 12/31/13 expiration date but I just redeemed a copy successfully today (7/8/14). It was an HD copy too.

Then I went and entered the code on Vudu as TheDean described and got an HDX copy there too.

Thanks, TheDean!

[TheDean]

Originally Posted by michaeljoo

OK, I see that with Parenthood it doesn't actually say iTunes or UV, but it's iTunes only. I guess it then later became UV eligible and so may give you both.

I see that's what TheDean actually posted but I didn't read it carefully enough.

I wonder if the code is still good, it says it technically expired on 12/31/13. How is Universal with their DC expiration deadlines and/or requests for replacement of expired codes.

I know some studios just extend their expiration dates or just issue you a new code if you ask them and the code you have was expired and not redeemed previously.

Also, regarding Ron Burgundy, did only the WM SB version come with the DC code? I have the Rich Mahogany Edition and it didn't come with a code.

Yeah, only the Walmart 1&2 steelbook came with a code. Except you have to contact paramount about it because they forget to include the iTunes code for the first movie and only included a UV code. The Rich Mahogany Edition was before the time of digital copies so it didn't have one, also paramount really doesn't give catalog titles digital copies very often. Just with bundles.

[dazed2012]

Originally Posted by michaeljoo

OK, I see that with Parenthood it doesn't actually say iTunes or UV, but it's iTunes only. I guess it then later became UV eligible and so may give you both.

I see that's what TheDean actually posted but I didn't read it carefully enough.

I wonder if the code is still good, it says it technically expired on 12/31/13. How is Universal with their DC expiration deadlines and/or requests for replacement of expired codes.

I know some studios just extend their expiration dates or just issue you a new code if you ask them and the code you have was expired and not redeemed previously.

Also, regarding Ron Burgundy, did only the WM SB version come with the DC code? I have the Rich Mahogany Edition and it didn't come with a code.

My Rich Mahogany version from Walmart came with UV code for the unrated version.

Edit: and also a coupon for free Ron Burgundy special Scotchy Scotch Scotch ice-cream.

[TheDean]

RoboCop also has Google Play which isn't UV