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OCEntertainment
09/03/09

In reply to YouTube to Offer Paid and Ad-Supported New Release Movie Rentals?
Look, not that I'm not all in favor of more internet-based media, but isn't this kind of the opposite of the point of YouTube? I mean YouTube was supposed to be a platform for the everyman broadcast. A place where you could garner a public audience no matter how awful your video/vlog is.

I suppose the combination of a solid video streaming platform and a solid brand is appealing to some folks. It just doesn't fit, IMHO.
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Kaiser-Machead
09/02/09

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Oh my...
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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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tacomstng
11/20/08

In reply to Help Needed: Giz Looking For a Display Case Rental in NYC
Does this mean we aren't going to be able to fondle the gadgets?
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GitEmSteveDave_HurtHisKnee
11/20/08

@Tacomstng: In case of gadget lust, Break Glass.
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OMG! Ponies!
11/20/08

In reply to Help Needed: Giz Looking For a Display Case Rental in NYC
How about GIZ NYC Meetup too? I'm thinking Sunday Dec. 6th.
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ZLevee
11/20/08

@OMG! Ponies!: Yeah I'm totally in for some kind of meetup. One that doesn't involve crappy weather on coney island at a non-tech event.
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