Warner to adopt "more aggressive strategy" for TV shows on DVD
10-17-03 | 10:49 PM
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Warner to adopt "more aggressive strategy" for TV shows on DVD
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Great news! I hope the other studios follow suit. 
Rob
Highlighted by presentations from Kevin Bright, executive producer for Friends; John Wells, executive producer of The West Wing and E.R.; and TV division topper Roth, Warner outlined a new more aggressive strategy for TV on DVD titles whereby programming will be released closer to its network airdate.
"They're going to start releasing DVD versions of the prior season just as the new season comes out," said Best Buy senior VP of entertainment Gary Arnold. "They're trying to tie DVD into consumer excitement for the new TV season."
Warner also indicated that two new hit series--the youth drama The O.C., which it produces for the Fox network, and prime-time soap Nip/Tuck, which it produces for cable's FX--will soon come to DVD as well. No released dates were offered.
"They're going to start releasing DVD versions of the prior season just as the new season comes out," said Best Buy senior VP of entertainment Gary Arnold. "They're trying to tie DVD into consumer excitement for the new TV season."
Warner also indicated that two new hit series--the youth drama The O.C., which it produces for the Fox network, and prime-time soap Nip/Tuck, which it produces for cable's FX--will soon come to DVD as well. No released dates were offered.
Rob
10-18-03 | 01:21 PM
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GREAT NEWS, I have been dying to see Nip/Tuck and I don't get FX. I might pick up The O.C. too, because I haven't had time to watch it. Hopefully this means we can get a Birds Of Prey DVD release & maybe more great animated series as season sets.
10-19-03 | 10:44 AM
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This is awesome. TV ON DVD is getting better and better. This confrencein October i'm sure will bring more to the table. And i bet our favourities that we all want will come.
I can't wait to get The O.C.. This is great my two new favourite FOX shows both coming to DVD Keen Eddie and the O.C.!!!
I can't wait to get The O.C.. This is great my two new favourite FOX shows both coming to DVD Keen Eddie and the O.C.!!!
10-19-03 | 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by LBPound
Great...now where are the ALF season sets?!
Great...now where are the ALF season sets?!
Overall, good news!
10-19-03 | 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by The Bus
I was concerned for a second, but this is actually good news. The only bad news is that they won't have commentaries, etc.
But who needs special features anyway?
I was concerned for a second, but this is actually good news. The only bad news is that they won't have commentaries, etc.
But who needs special features anyway?
Good news about the new strategy. Mabye we'll get the West Wing sets released an an accelerated schedule.
