Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by flyry

Idc if digital purchases are niche i will continue to do so. Getting UHD john wick 3 tomorrow. They won't take away that revenue stream even if most casuals don't want to own anything

You could substitute disc purchases for "digital purchases" and I would also agree. So long as disc and digital purchases are profitable for the studios, both will continue to be available.

As for John Wick 3: Pablum, I will own the 4K disc, complete with blu-ray and digital code, on Sept. 10th. I don't mind the wait as I am getting the best quality possible and I get three ways to watch the movie to your one.

Again, Best Buy stores are sh*t and they are not a barometer for disc sales. Like with your digital purchases, most avid discs buyers shop online for the far better selection, equal or better prices, and the convenience of shopping from home.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by avs commenter

Hard to argue that. You are the most level-headed poster here

I could have a lot of fun with this comment, but being the model of restraint that I am , I will resist.

[cpr3584]

Saw John Wick 3 in the theater and it was absolutely brutal. stomach-churning in some parts. Gives the Raid 2 a run for its money as the most violent movie ever made. Not sure I could handle another viewing, and I like movies like this

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by cpr3584

Saw John Wick 3 in the theater and it was absolutely brutal. stomach-churning in some parts. Gives the Raid 2 a run for its money as the most violent movie ever made. Not sure I could handle another viewing, and I like movies like this

It’s top of my list for 4K!

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

It’s top of my list for 4K!

I'm pretty sure that I am at the top of one of your lists myself.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I'm pretty sure that I am at the top of one of your lists myself.

Oh, no doubt about it. Quite a few actually!

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Oh, no doubt about it. Quite a few actually!

How flattering! It's always nice to be thought of.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

How flattering! It's always nice to be thought of.

Well, you are second on a few as well though.

[ilbediscisoc]

I'm a physical media guy as well.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Well, you are second on a few as well though.

I have no doubt that your lists are lengthy and that placement in the top tier must be quite competitive.

[PenguinInfinity]

Originally Posted by flyry

Idc if digital purchases are niche i will continue to do so. Getting UHD john wick 3 tomorrow. They won't take away that revenue stream even if most casuals don't want to own anything

If a niche digital provider is discontinued or support is significantly paired down people could lose their purchased movies and TV shows.

If a niche physical format is discontinued or support is significantly paired down nobody will lose their purchased discs.

[Wendell R. Breland]

Originally Posted by flyry

You and stee routinely confuse or try to compare methods of digital purchase (like iTunes) with subscription streaming services. It's a bad comparison.

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

That is quite coming from you, considering the number of repeats you have made.

You really need to learn:

Physical sales = EST, Physical sales ≠ SVOD or AVOD

SVOD = Pay TV

= means equal to, ≠ means not equal to.

Have posted something similar several times. Is it not plain enough? If not, what do I need to do to make it more clear? Does anyone else have a problem with the above post of mine?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

I have no doubt that your lists are lengthy and that placement in the top tier must be quite competitive.

Anyone who crosses me!

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Have posted something similar several times. Is it not plain enough? If not, what do I need to do to make it more clear? Does anyone else have a problem with the above post of mine?

Are you channeling your inner De Niro?



The Donster's been busy, so I'm taking up the GIF slack a little here. Anyone have a problem with that?

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

I could care less if you put 0 or 1e15 stock in the data, it is what it is and your views will have zero effect on the numbers.

The data is what it is?

So what is it? Is it a meaningless data point or something of some significance?

It kind of feels more like the former, no?

I mean, you're right. The numbers won't change if somebody looks at them and finds them largely meaningless. But that doesn't mean they have some inherent, objective value that exists independent of the individuals interpreting them, does it?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

Have posted something similar several times. Is it not plain enough? If not, what do I need to do to make it more clear? Does anyone else have a problem with the above post of mine?

Who is Stee? That’s what I want to know!

Maybe a friend of the guy who mentioned Steebooks?

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Who is Stee? That’s what I want to know!

Maybe a friend of the guy who mentioned Steebooks?

Stee is your clone made by none other than Stewie himself.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Stee is your clone made by none other than Stewie himself.

Can you handle a clone of me?

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Can you handle a clone of me?

If they dissolve in less than a minute, sure. I have a wet vac handy.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by avs commenter

Whatever helps you sleep at night Wendy

I have a very hard time picturing Wendell with red hair and pig tails.



That's a thought that could keep anyone up at night! This Wendy even more so: