Entertainment

Are Blu-ray Region Codes Just ‘Defensive Posturing’ From Movie Studios?

Gizmodo AU

Despite the fact we live in a world where you can download a film in a matter of minutes depending on your internet connection, the movie studios still insist on having region codes as part of the specification for DVD and Blu-ray discs. But why?


May 12, 2011
Entertainment

Where Do You Buy Your DVDs/Blu-rays?

Gizmodo AU

The Aussie dollar is kicking butt at the moment, and plenty of geeks are taking advantage by buying stuff overseas. That said, sometimes the best deals are still available down at your local Big W. So we want to know – where do you buy your DVDs and Blu-ray movies?


April 27, 2011
Entertainment

Netflix DVD Shipments Are Decreasing For The First Time

Netflix has announced that they made a ton of money this quarter, sure. But they also let it be known that for the first time in the company’s history, year over year DVD shipments had actually declined. Which is pretty much exactly what they want to happen.


April 5, 2011
Entertainment

Rip, Watch, Organise Everything: The Ultimate Media Guide

Yes, the times are changing. Yes, we’ve cut back on purchasing CDs, DVDs and BDs lately. Yes, we still have plenty of discs lying around in jewel cases on dusty shelves or in enormous three-ring binders. And yes — most definitely yes — we want to be able to access all these movies and songs from our PC, television and our shiny new smartphone.


March 15, 2011
Entertainment

The Beautiful Process Of Making DVDs

I didn’t think that the process of making DVDs could be pretty, but this collection of photos proved me wrong. Take a look.


March 10, 2011
Entertainment

Facebook/Twitter/Sex/Gaming Harming DVD Sales, Not Downloads

Disney CEO Bob Iger: “I look at my kids’ generation and it is not just about watching a TV show or a movie any more, it is about doing other things.” Do we have more varied interests than ever before? [CharlieRoseShow via HCC via TechRadar]


February 18, 2011
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Redbox Cooking Up A Netflix Streaming Clone

Not content to be left out of the booming streaming movie game, kiosk king Redbox is heading online, the Los Angeles Times reports. An upcoming service will offer monthly discs plus streaming. So, pretty much like Netflix. [Slashgear via LA Times]


November 26, 2010
Entertainment

Lightning Review: Avatar On DVD

Is there a more depressing product on our nation’s shelves than the the non-3D Blu-ray of James Cameron’s dragon sex fantasy cartoon? Just one: Avatar on DVD.


November 5, 2010

Rent A DVD When You Pick Up Your Next Pizza

Gizmodo AU

Having a DVD kiosk stuck in a shopping centre never really made much sense to me. But sticking a DVD kiosk in a Pizza shop? Pizza and a movie for everybody!


September 4, 2010
Entertainment

Europeans Get Limited Edition ‘Inception’ DVD Sets

Remember the gadgets that put people to sleep in Inception? The European limited edition Inception DVD set is packaged in briefcases just like the ones that housed those devices. There’s even a totem included, but I wouldn’t trust it.