Hi,
I was wondering if any one could tell me if all the DVD's on the likes amazon and netflix,etc. are published in region 4 and where are they available.
Greatly appreciate any insight.

https://www.ezydvd.com.au

To answer your question, the dvds from netflix and amazon.com are Region 1 or sometimes Region 0 NTSC.

Regarding Region 4, for me you would need to be more clear if you are referring to Region 4 PAL (Australia) or Region 4 NTSC (Brazil).

these websites state the regions where the dvds are from.most of the dvds being sold in these websites are region 1s and if they are not region 1s, these websites will tell you so. they even tell you if they are pal or ntsc, just look carefully at the techs and specs.most region 4 dvds canbe found at websites coming from that region but netflix also sells region 4 dvds, such as the godzilla 1954 original uncut japanese version

Many Thanks To You All.

Bill
Thanks for your information. I am in New Zealand and I see many Documentaries and Art type films at the likes of Netflix which are not listed as Region 4, is there a place where I can obtain these in Region 4 PAL format.
Thanks
Mark

Mark,

Try Nicheflix.com (they just rent) ....although shipping to New Zealand might not be an option.

Also, try CDWow . Many of the discs they have there are both R2/R4 PAL.

Hi Bill
Thanks again for your help.Unfortunately the sites you suggested were of no help. I need to purchase as I'm endeavouring to establish a specialized rental service in my region. Well I'll keep hunting, many thanks again.
Mark
Ps. Any suggestions to help me in my pursuit would be most welcome. Sourcing the DVD's is my main problem. (any idea where Netflix's etc. get their stock ?)

Mark,

Most likely from here

http://jmdistribution.net/dvd-order.htm

Netflix gets most of their movies directly from the distributors for far below wholesale price, in exchange for profit-sharing agreements with the major Hollywood studios. IIRC, Blockbuster operates the same way.

Thanks again guy's , greatly appreciated.
Any idea on the % distributors take ?