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Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?
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Has anyone else noticed that quite a few recent new releases are being released for retail but taking weeks to get released to Netflix. I don't remember this happening until recently. Just some…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pihk Feb 25, 2010.
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alpha309 replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'
spiderpig replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"If you don't want any more replies, you can close your discussion any time you want. Just click the "Close this discussion" link up at the top."
Chris replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"I am glad to see there are plenty of people that are not bothered by the witholding of new releases for rentals for a month by one studio. I have been renting movies since the 80's and a studio has never witheld a rental release longer than the…"
Cheryl replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"Unless you live in the middle of nowhere, you have the option to go see the movie when it comes out in the theater. If you live where doing so is not convenient, well that was your choice.
Even if you live in the middle of nowhere, you have the…"
Spindaddydad replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"I consider that getting screwed having to wait an extra month to rent a movie
But why do you not consider it getting screwed that they make you wait for 4 months until it's available on DVD."
Chris replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"New releases are being witheld for 28 days by the studio for rental but not for retail. I consider that getting screwed having to wait an extra month to rent a movie but can watch it as long as I purchase it. Its not the end of the world but it…"
Chris replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"Glad to see it isn't just Netflix subscribers getting screwed."
Cheryl replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"Have fun with your new releases from Redbox."
Knaldskalle replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"Ahem..."
Cheryl replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"Redbox just signed the same agreement with Warners."
beeswax replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"
Let me know when Redbox starts carrying the Coen brothers' latest movie. Netflix has had it since February 9...."
Chris replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"They came out to netflix this week but were released to redbox and for retail a month ago."
Chris replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"I have to agree with you. If I see more and more new releases being held then I may cancel or downgrade my subscription. I already find myself going to Redbox now when the new releases are not available the first week for me."
Cheryl replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"Concern troll is concerned."
Spindaddydad replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"LOL."
fuego replied to Chris's discussion 'Why is Netflix not getting certain new releases on there retail release date?'"This is a horrific move by the Netflix camp that is going to cost them many, many subscriber ..they made a deal with Warner to release their movies 28 days later .. sit back and enjoy the wait! blockbuster here I come! sad."
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