Pan & Scan Wins again!
05-04-03, 06:04 PM
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05-04-03, 06:10 PM
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please tell me the jsp at the end of the link doesn't stand for joey six pack.
I don't think its a big deal, because Harry Potter is still selling God knows how many widescreen dvds.
This is not a sign of the end of wisescreen dvds.
I don't think its a big deal, because Harry Potter is still selling God knows how many widescreen dvds.
This is not a sign of the end of wisescreen dvds.
05-04-03, 06:53 PM
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Pick your chart.
Video Business' DVD sales chart is a week newer than Billboard's (Harry Potter is in its third week on VB vs. its second week on Billboard) and does a better job of tabulating internet sales and discount-store sales. On that chart, the widescreen version of HP is No. 2 and the full-screen is No. 8. In its three weeks on the VB chart, the widescreen version has never been lower than the full-screen.
Video Business' DVD sales chart is a week newer than Billboard's (Harry Potter is in its third week on VB vs. its second week on Billboard) and does a better job of tabulating internet sales and discount-store sales. On that chart, the widescreen version of HP is No. 2 and the full-screen is No. 8. In its three weeks on the VB chart, the widescreen version has never been lower than the full-screen.
05-04-03, 11:23 PM
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I have a feeling that since alot of stores "only seem" to carry FS or P&S such as Walmart, Kmart, etc at least from my experience that people who shop there might not know the difference, hence it sells a few more than regular. Oh well, I have no fears of P&S taking over my world.
05-05-03, 12:25 AM
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You have to keep in mind that is a kid's movie. Just the fact that the Widescreen edition is in 2nd place says alot to me about how well WS is doing in the general marketplace.
05-05-03, 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by Saxofonix
But as far as I understand it, the fullscreen Harry Potter isn't Pan & Scan.
But as far as I understand it, the fullscreen Harry Potter isn't Pan & Scan.
2.35:1 is the OAR and it's what I support.
05-05-03, 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by Saxofonix
But as far as I understand it, the fullscreen Harry Potter isn't Pan & Scan.
But as far as I understand it, the fullscreen Harry Potter isn't Pan & Scan.
And, yes, Video Business has show the widescreen edition of Harry Potter consistently selling more copies over the first three weeks of release.
05-05-03, 03:53 PM
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Would be nice to see "family" titles sell more WS than FS so studios such as Disney will stop doing "FS only" releases (Snow Dog, etc.) I can live with people buying FS as long as it does not affect my ability to buy the WS version. Unfortunately studios look at the bottom line only so sales numbers matter a lot - especially on these "family" titles.
Glad to see that WS doing well in the "family" catagory. Hopefully the studios are taking note.
Glad to see that WS doing well in the "family" catagory. Hopefully the studios are taking note.
05-08-03, 09:38 AM
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Pan & Scan Loses
Not so fast....Pan & Scan:
http://www.showbizdata.com/contacts/...s.cfm?id=32260
"Movie renters, who once overwhelmingly preferred full-frame versions of their films now generally prefer the so-called letterbox version, according to the Blockbuster chain. "We made a decision to purchase the majority of titles we bring in on DVD in the widescreen format," Blake Lugash, spokesman for the chain, said. "We try to follow our customer preferences. As DVD becomes increasingly popular, they become more familiar with the features and with the benefits of letterboxing. They've learned it's a superior format to full-frame." He noted that 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and MGM Home Entertainment offer both version on a single disc -- a policy that other studios ought to follow, Lugash said."
http://www.showbizdata.com/contacts/...s.cfm?id=32260
"Movie renters, who once overwhelmingly preferred full-frame versions of their films now generally prefer the so-called letterbox version, according to the Blockbuster chain. "We made a decision to purchase the majority of titles we bring in on DVD in the widescreen format," Blake Lugash, spokesman for the chain, said. "We try to follow our customer preferences. As DVD becomes increasingly popular, they become more familiar with the features and with the benefits of letterboxing. They've learned it's a superior format to full-frame." He noted that 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and MGM Home Entertainment offer both version on a single disc -- a policy that other studios ought to follow, Lugash said."
05-08-03, 11:49 AM
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Re: Pan & Scan Loses
Originally posted by MatthewCho
"Movie renters, who once overwhelmingly preferred full-frame versions of their films now generally prefer the so-called letterbox version, according to the Blockbuster chain.
"Movie renters, who once overwhelmingly preferred full-frame versions of their films now generally prefer the so-called letterbox version, according to the Blockbuster chain.
) results!
05-08-03, 07:51 PM
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Re: Pan & Scan Loses
Originally posted by MatthewCho
"Movie renters, who once overwhelmingly preferred full-frame versions of their films now generally prefer the so-called letterbox version, according to the Blockbuster chain.
"Movie renters, who once overwhelmingly preferred full-frame versions of their films now generally prefer the so-called letterbox version, according to the Blockbuster chain.
