Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread - Page 930 - Blu-ray Forum

Wendell R. Breland · 10-30-2019, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

I just did not care enough to look for it- and I still don't, to be honest.

Understood. Sometimes I use the frame by frame, slo-mo, etc. to check out production techniques or effects. Since I have been retired don't use it much anymore.

Back in the day of certain types of DVD's I used certain features of the DVD player (think ∠'s) quite a bit.

Some say Basic Instinct has a scene that has been watched frame by frame more than any other movie title.

Steedeel · 10-30-2019, 10:18 PM

Digital EST is starting to crumble. It appears Walmart may be preparing to sell Vudu. It looks like rentals and EST can’t compete with subscription and Digital HD is flopping big time.

I wonder who would buy it and what their plans would be.

Another Steed prediction coming true?

flyry · 10-30-2019, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Digital EST is starting to crumble. It appears Walmart may be preparing to sell Vudu. It looks like rentals and EST can’t compete with subscription and Digital HD is flopping big time.

I wonder who would buy it and what their plans would be.

Another Steed prediction coming true?

I predict they keep it

Cord Cutters News: Walmart is Reportedly Considering Selling Vudu.
https://www-cordcuttersnews-com.cdn....ling-vudu/amp/

Steedeel · 10-30-2019, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by flyry

I predict they keep it

Cord Cutters News: Walmart is Reportedly Considering Selling Vudu.
https://www-cordcuttersnews-com.cdn....ling-vudu/amp/

EST is dying on its ass, they would have to open up a subscription angle I think.

Vilya · 10-30-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Digital EST is starting to crumble. It appears Walmart may be preparing to sell Vudu. It looks like rentals and EST can’t compete with subscription and Digital HD is flopping big time.

I wonder who would buy it and what their plans would be.

Another Steed prediction coming true?

I noticed that thread, too. Potential panic brewing about Vudu over there.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=322828

I offer to buy Vudu for $5 in Monopoly money.

There seems to be continuing tumult in the digital landscape, but I don't think it is in any imminent danger of collapse. It does kind of look like a game of hot potato; "Who wants to be a digital seller? Here, catch!"

I wonder if this is the "Great Shakeout" that alchav was so excited about?

Steedeel · 10-30-2019, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

I noticed that thread, too. Potential panic brewing about Vudu over there.

I offer to buy Vudu for $5 in Monopoly money.

There seems to be continuing tumult in the digital landscape, but I don't think it is in any imminent danger of collapse. It does kinda of look like a game of hot potato; "Who wants to be a digital seller? Here catch!"

I wonder if this is the "Great Shakeout" that alchav was so excited about?

It wasn’t the thread that first alerted me, it was online tech news.

Yeah, the silence is very telling in regards to EST. No one is even on the top floor, yet alone singing/shouting from the rooftops.

Vilya · 10-30-2019, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

It wasn’t the thread that first alerted me, it was online tech news.

Yeah, the silence is very telling in regards to EST. No one is even on the top floor, yet alone singing/shouting from the rooftops.

Walmart certainly wouldn't be looking to sell a top performing asset, but they would be eager to unload an under performing liability.

It looks like Walmart's lack of faith will create a disturbance in the force as spoken here by Darth Vudu:

Vilya · 10-30-2019, 11:06 PM

I don't know why, but I really like saying "Darth Vudu!" aloud.

Steedeel · 10-30-2019, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

I don't know why, but I really like saying "Darth Vudu!" aloud.

These are not the high quality film experiences you are looking for, move along!

(To disc)

Vilya · 10-30-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

These are not the high quality film experiences you are looking for, move along!

(To disc)

That was funny! I nearly spit up my raspberry iced tea.

Steedeel · 10-30-2019, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

That was funny! I nearly spit up my raspberry iced tea.

Raspberry iced tea? Get you!

Vilya · 10-30-2019, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Raspberry iced tea? Get you!

I'm a real renaissance man, I'm tellin' ya.

Between chuckling over here and trying to respect the fearful mood over there, I am working up a real thirst.

Steedeel · 10-30-2019, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

I'm a real renaissance man, I'm tellin' ya.

Between chuckling over here and trying to respect the fearful mood over there, I am working up a real thirst.

Death to digital.

Vilya · 10-30-2019, 11:38 PM

If this keeps up, those digital code sheets might truly be worth more as toilet paper. That's a fulfilled prophecy worth braggin' about.

Steedeel · 10-30-2019, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

If this keeps up, those digital code sheets might truly be worth more as toilet paper. That's a fulfilled prophecy worth braggin' about.

Where are those early digital fan thread members when you need them?

Vilya · 10-30-2019, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Where are those early digital fan thread members when you need them?

Counting their digital sheep, probably, ever worried that they might lose some of them. Increasingly for good reason, it appears.

If you're anxious to kick them while they're down, at least take off those steel-toed shit kicker boots of yours. I am wearing fuzzy house slippers myself.

Steedeel · 10-30-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

Counting their digital sheep, probably, ever worried that they might lose some of them. Increasingly for good reason, it appears.

If you're anxious to kick them while they're down, at least take off those steel-toed shit kicker boots of yours. I am wearing fuzzy house slippers myself.

Doctor Martins for me.

Vilya · 10-30-2019, 11:52 PM

I got an email from Vudu offering me a $2 credit if I watch one of their expiring "free with ads" movies, tonight only. They offer a film called Cursed; kinda seems both ironic and appropriate. It's like getting $2 to spend in the Titanic's gift shop.

Steedeel · 10-30-2019, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

I got an email from Vudu offering me a $2 credit if I watch one of their expiring "free with ads" movies, tonight only. They offer a film called Cursed; kinda seems both ironic and appropriate.

That’s the Christina Ricci one? It was very average, just like digital AV quality.

Speaking of horror............

1,2 disc is coming for you
3,4 there goes another digital store
5,6 grab a Netflix
7,8 Digital HD has a dark fate
9,10 never collect again

Vilya · 10-30-2019, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

That’s the Christina Ricci one? It was very average, just like digital AV quality.

I didn't look closely; it's some werewolf story, I think. These offers rarely contain great choices and when they do I usually already own them.

10-30-2019, 10:18 PM	#18582
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	Digital EST is starting to crumble. It appears Walmart may be preparing to sell Vudu. It looks like rentals and EST can’t compete with subscription and Digital HD is flopping big time. I wonder who would buy it and what their plans would be. Another Steed prediction coming true?

10-30-2019, 11:06 PM	#18588
Vilya Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:In the gloaming 4K collection:772 Blu-ray collection:5292 DVD collection:3918 Digital collection:1695 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:17	I don't know why, but I really like saying "Darth Vudu!" aloud.

10-30-2019, 11:38 PM	#18594
Vilya Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:In the gloaming 4K collection:772 Blu-ray collection:5292 DVD collection:3918 Digital collection:1695 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:17	If this keeps up, those digital code sheets might truly be worth more as toilet paper. That's a fulfilled prophecy worth braggin' about.

10-30-2019, 11:52 PM	#18598
Vilya Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:In the gloaming 4K collection:772 Blu-ray collection:5292 DVD collection:3918 Digital collection:1695 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:17	I got an email from Vudu offering me a $2 credit if I watch one of their expiring "free with ads" movies, tonight only. They offer a film called Cursed; kinda seems both ironic and appropriate. It's like getting $2 to spend in the Titanic's gift shop.

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