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Redbox reached a new distribution deal with Universal Pictures to make the studio's Blu-ray Disc and DVD titles available for rental at Redbox kiosks the same day as retail sell-through dates.
The deal also makes Universal's movies available digitally through Redbox On Demand, which the company launched last week, via transactional video-on-demand rentals and electronic sell-through.
Under Redbox's previous pact with Universal, the kiosk operator had agreed to a 28-day window after home-video release to rent the studio's movies at its DVD kiosks.
The revised deal starts with January titles, which will include Tom Cruise-starrer "American Made" and comedy "Brad's Status," written and directed by Mike White and starring Ben Stiller, on Jan. 2, 2018.
Source: http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/redbox-universal-same-day-dvd-kiosk-rentals-1202647477/
(Score: 2) by Snotnose on Thursday December 28 2017, @04:09AM (3 children)
They got popular about the time libraries bet big on stocking DVDs and Blu-Ray. I quickly found the only differences between the two was A) I had no idea when a DVD would arrive from the library; B) The library gives me 7 days to watch the movie (even though I occasionally get 3-4 movies in a single week which means some get watched and others get re-requested.); C) The library is free, D) For half the day, depending on which direction your Redbox screen genuflected, could not be seen due to glare. This was before they put the cloth screens over their display screens.
/ 7 days a movie is a win win for me, I can't sit still for 3+ hours in this old body
// I can play Blu-Ray in my PS3, if you order the Blu-Ray from the library you'll get it in 2-3 weeks max
/// Redbox put screens on their screens about the time I discovered the library had DVDs.
//// My ex has my lawn. Ask her if you have permission to be on it.
When the dust settled America realized it was saved by a porn star.
(Score: 2) by takyon on Thursday December 28 2017, @04:17AM (2 children)
I've seen a number of films stocked at a library close to me. Probably a good selection, but it doesn't look comprehensive. Are you saying you can "order" (request or suggest?) any/most films to be added to your library?
There's another alternative: random streaming sites like hdonline.is. Almost certainly a better selection, and although it requires a computer + internet connection, you could even use it at a library computer with some headphones on. No popcorn and you have to wear clothes though.
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(Score: 2) by Snotnose on Thursday December 28 2017, @04:36AM
This could be location centric. I live in San Diego and I've noticed that movies that don't show up at the library also don't show up at Redbox. I like weird films, maybe 10-20% of my wanna watches don't show up on either.
When the dust settled America realized it was saved by a porn star.
(Score: 2) by Snotnose on Thursday December 28 2017, @06:25AM
Ahh, finally got your question regarding my stupid comment on it. I live in San Diego, I can order DVDs/books/whatever from any of the 20 some libraries in the county. I can also order stuff from the City libraries, and if I want to keep searching from any library in the state.
It's kind of awesome. Don't remember what it was, but a couple years back I ordered a book that 1 library in California had 1 copy of. They sent it from San Jose to San Diego for free and gave me 3 weeks to read it.
When the dust settled America realized it was saved by a porn star.