Why should I pay for extras when I don't watch them
07-30-03, 07:35 PM
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Why should I pay for extras when I don't watch them
Since I rarely watch the extras why should I have to pay for them. A 2 disc version could be 14.99 while the single would be 9.99. What do you think?
07-30-03, 07:45 PM
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If you already know the answer, why are you still asking? The extras are in there for free, the cost you paid is for the movie and the movie alone. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Or do like the poor people and d/l an inferior version in whatever video format from P2P. Bitchin' and whining.
07-30-03, 07:47 PM
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The answer is pretty simple. If the studios were to make two versions of every film (on w/extras, one without) the price for DVDs would go up, due to the fact that they would have to make back double the costs. I say just buy the discs as they come and if you don't like the extras... Just don't watch them.
07-30-03, 08:31 PM
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Why should I pay extra for Reset button on a computer when I hardly use it?
Why should I pay extra for Mute button on a remote when I don't use it?
It's part of the package. you really don't pay more for extra's unless their is two different packages and even then, you have a choice.
Why should I pay extra for Mute button on a remote when I don't use it?
It's part of the package. you really don't pay more for extra's unless their is two different packages and even then, you have a choice.
07-30-03, 08:40 PM
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for years I swore that I didnt give a rip about extras... but then I started watching some... Rambo SE stuff... LotR:EE... etc... and now I think they are kinda cool. Have ya ever tried watching them? ya might get more out of it that you thought, I know i did.
at any rate, I have no probs with different versions of a DVD... bring on the double and tripple dipping. I really like the way they are doing the LotR movies... 3 versions of each film and, inevitably, 1 uber box set with all 3 films in it.
j
at any rate, I have no probs with different versions of a DVD... bring on the double and tripple dipping. I really like the way they are doing the LotR movies... 3 versions of each film and, inevitably, 1 uber box set with all 3 films in it.
j
07-30-03, 08:52 PM
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I don't think cost wise it would work well. Not only would studios have to produce two different sets (four if they do seperate pan and scan/widescreen releases for each set), but then they would have to negoitate retail space for all four releases on the shelfs. It's easier to do one edition.
(Exceptions are later 2-disc sets paired down to one - FOX movies for example)
(Exceptions are later 2-disc sets paired down to one - FOX movies for example)
07-30-03, 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by DGibFen
I don't think cost wise it would work well. Not only would studios have to produce two different sets (four if they do seperate pan and scan/widescreen releases for each set), but then they would have to negoitate retail space for all four releases on the shelfs. It's easier to do one edition.
(Exceptions are later 2-disc sets paired down to one - FOX movies for example)
I don't think cost wise it would work well. Not only would studios have to produce two different sets (four if they do seperate pan and scan/widescreen releases for each set), but then they would have to negoitate retail space for all four releases on the shelfs. It's easier to do one edition.
(Exceptions are later 2-disc sets paired down to one - FOX movies for example)
07-30-03, 10:20 PM
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I pay for extras and I watch them. I re-bought Swingers even though the extras were kinda lame, I own Fear & Loathing Criterion because of the extras, I'm re-buying Casablanca because of the extras. Most of the time you have a choice. It seems like there aren't many movies left that haven't been re-visited.
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07-31-03, 04:46 AM
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As announced by DVDFile.com:
Also just announced from Rhino is perhaps the greatest movie ever made, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. Getting a much-deserved new two-disc 25th Anniversary Edition due on September 23rd, this one gets a newly remastered transfer, plus extras including an audio commentary by writer and director John DeBello, co-star Steve Peace, and "Creator" Costa Dillon, deleted scenes, six exclusive featurettes, the short film "Do They Accept Travelers Checks in Babusuland?" that inspired the movie (also with commentary), the trailer and radio spots. Yikes! All this can be yours for $24.95, and movie-only version, sans the extras aside from the trailer, will also be released for $14.95.
07-31-03, 06:37 AM
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The suggestion that the cost of a DVD is based on the amount of extras indicates lack of knowledge about current MSRPs. Both Paramount and Columbia-TriStar regularly issue barebones titles as high as $29.95, which is MORE than most fully-loaded recent releases.
07-31-03, 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by marty888
The suggestion that the cost of a DVD is based on the amount of extras indicates lack of knowledge about current MSRPs. Both Paramount and Columbia-TriStar regularly issue barebones titles as high as $29.95, which is MORE than most fully-loaded recent releases.
The suggestion that the cost of a DVD is based on the amount of extras indicates lack of knowledge about current MSRPs. Both Paramount and Columbia-TriStar regularly issue barebones titles as high as $29.95, which is MORE than most fully-loaded recent releases.
07-31-03, 10:17 AM
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Each to his/her own I suppose. But I'm amazed you even tap into this Forum when you feel this way about extras. Extras are the reason that DVDs have captured our collective imagination.
Sure it's the movie that is the primary attraction, but the extras allow the way to really get inside the movie, part of the whole immersive experience.
God, without extras, we wouldn't even have DVDTalk.
Sure it's the movie that is the primary attraction, but the extras allow the way to really get inside the movie, part of the whole immersive experience.
God, without extras, we wouldn't even have DVDTalk.
07-31-03, 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by DVDude!
And the fact that they do it is pathetic. Sure, a great transfer is one of Paramount's strong points, but their grossly-overpriced DVDs with no extras is obscene.
And the fact that they do it is pathetic. Sure, a great transfer is one of Paramount's strong points, but their grossly-overpriced DVDs with no extras is obscene.
07-31-03, 10:49 AM
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I don't care about extras anymore. For DVD's, Audio and Video are all that matter to me. If a re-release has a new transfer/mix, I'll buy it. If not, no sale.
After watching the extras, a movie is never as good for me.
After watching the extras, a movie is never as good for me.
07-31-03, 10:53 AM
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"Why should I pay for extras when I don't watch them"
For the same reason I pay for the Golf Channel with my cable subscription...it's part of the package. If I choose never, ever to watch it, I still have to pay for it. But I know a lot of people do watch it, so whatever.
BTW, I watch/listen to ALL the extras on my discs, for fun, for reference, for general knowledge. IMO, it's THE selling point for the movie geek in me!
For the same reason I pay for the Golf Channel with my cable subscription...it's part of the package. If I choose never, ever to watch it, I still have to pay for it. But I know a lot of people do watch it, so whatever.
BTW, I watch/listen to ALL the extras on my discs, for fun, for reference, for general knowledge. IMO, it's THE selling point for the movie geek in me!
07-31-03, 11:03 AM
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I would say that if you don't wanna pay for them, then don't. It's as simple as that. If you don't like paying high prices for extras write to the studios and tell them. That's what I'd do at least.