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?
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?
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.
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]