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CrispyAardvark
03/05/09

In reply to Fox's Rental DVDs Will Be Crippled, Lack Special Features
I can see the point of removing the digital copy on BD's, because leaving them on the disc is just making it too easy to keep a copy, but removing the extras?

I don't even watch the extras on any movies but even I think that stinks..
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BeautifulAgony
03/05/09

@CrispyAardvark: I love in-depth featurettes about special effects, script-to-screen, and such. It's one of the main reasons I bought the special editions of the LoTR's trilogy. Granted, not all are that good, but nevertheless, I enjoy them.

I watch most movies via Netflix rental, so I am hoping that Netflix, who has usually been good about providing an enjoyable customer experience, will provide the retail versions. But if not, then it's not of any major significance.

Playing devil's advocate, I can understand Fox's decision. In a tough economy, they need to provide incentive for people to buy the disc. In that context, making the extra content a value-added bonus for purchase makes sense. It certainly wont hurt the rental-viewer in any serious way, as they will still be getting the full movie that they paid to rent.
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