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Old 09-29-21, 06:36 PM
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Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1

Just got an email from them about this- on Friday the only way to access your movies will be through their website. Fortunately it works with Airplay so I can still watch them in the same quality, don’t know if it also works with Chromecast. They will no longer be selling movies on their site either. Seems going forward they will be concentrating on add-supported content on YouTube.

Wonder how big a hit they took from that time last summer when all their codes were redeeming infinitely- I got 100 or so of them. I did pay about $5 for a set of 80s sex comedies I still need to watch.

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Old 09-30-21, 05:59 AM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1

Which stinks as I have some content there that is nowhere else. Some from the bundle packs and some from digital codes.

I had been using the Roku app.

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Update About Your movieSPREE AccountWed 9/29/2021 7:05 PM Dear movieSPREE Customer,

movieSPREE is evolving in the coming year and has some exciting changes as part of our plan to be more accessible to more movie fans. (Check out our YouTube Channel with loads of full movies available to watch for free, with more being added weekly!) And while we can’t share everything that’s coming quite yet, our plan is to keep you informed of the positive changes and updates as they unfold.

Unfortunately, we were late to the game last week, and some of the changes went live before we could reach out. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and confusion that our delay in communication caused.

Beginning October 1, 2021 the only access point to the content you’ve purchased or redeemed through us will be at www.moviespree.com. You will also still be able to redeem new codes from recently purchased content. If you have any questions regarding the change, you can check out our FAQ’s or email us through the Customer Support link posted on the movieSPREE site.

We thank you for continuing to choose movieSPREE. We appreciate you!

-movieSPREE Solutions Team

FAQs:

Q: Can I link my account to my Movies Anywhere, VUDU or other account?
A: We are not currently affiliated with any other movie library service.

Q: How do I watch on my TV?
A: You can cast to smart TVs via a web browser.

Q: How do I see my list of movies?
A: From a web browser, once you’re logged in, you can navigate to My Library by clicking the Library button.

Q: Can the programs be saved to a device for offline viewing?
A: The programs on movieSPREE are not available to download at this time. An internet connection is required to use this service.

Q: How do I access my movieSPREE titles?
A: Your movieSPREE content is available with your regular log-in credentials on www.moviespree.com

Q: Can I still redeem codes on the website?
A: Yes.

Q: Can I buy digital content on movieSPREE.com?
A: No, movieSPREE is not currently supporting new transactions.

Q: Which movieSPREE Apps are supported?
A: No apps will be supported after October 1, 2021. After that point, movieSPREE will only be available at www.moviespree.com

If you are experiencing an issue that is not addressed here, feel free to reach out to [email protected]



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Old 09-30-21, 09:27 AM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1

How funny would that be if they announce all of their titles would be converted to MA.
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How funny would that be if they announce all of their titles would be converted to MA.
While doubtful, that would be awesome.
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1

So glad that I never got around to buying Kids in the Hall.
Old 10-01-21, 06:38 AM
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I will now be reviewing the content I own on this service and then figuring out what is or isn't worth still maintaining access. Then taking the time and evaluating the $$ to ensure we have the same content via another provider (VUDU, Amazon, or Apple).
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1

I could never figure out how it worked for Mill Creek titles so I never bothered with trying to use it.
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It was run by Mill Creek.
Old 10-08-21, 12:40 AM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1

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So glad that I never got around to buying Kids in the Hall.
I bought a bundle of the entire series when they had it on sale for $8
I just checked their site now that the apps are dead, and it has vanished from my library...
Old 10-08-21, 05:39 AM
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I never expected to have to check the titles we own. Time to compare of my inventory sheet to the website.
Old 10-13-21, 11:46 AM
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Kind of figured this would happen, which is why I never bothered with their service in the first place. I always felt like Mill Creek was in it mostly to advertise "digital copy" on their physical media competing with studio releases since so many of their retail sales are impulse buys.
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To make Moviespree worse, the Benji complete collection I own no longer works. When I contacted customer support they stated they no longer have the rights for the titles. Therefore, even those who already had digital rights lose them and can no longer play titles owned.

​​​​​​​So check any title/collection you have on their service to see if you actually still have access to those titles.

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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1

Wow that sucks. Looks like digital fails yet again.
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1

Pretty sure I only have the first several Ultraman series on their service, but I don’t plan to ever sell the blu-rays so I guess I’m ok with whatever.
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Old 12-06-22, 05:19 PM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1

That blows- did they at least offer you a refund or another title in its place? I’m sure there was some legal small print we all “agreed” to that lets them off the hook for anything like that.
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To make Moviespree worse, the Benji complete collection I own no longer works. When I contacted customer support they stated they no longer have the rights for the titles. Therefore, even those who already had digital rights lose them and can no longer play titles owned.

​​​​​​​So check any title/collection you have on their service to see if you actually still have access to those titles.
It's why I never considered the Moviespree digital copies anything but useless.
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And while I’m sure some will say I’m just crapping on digital, this is a perfect example of how it’s not dependable long-term. Maybe something tied into Movies Anywhere is more stable, but not small-time outfits. I’m wondering how many Target Ticket movies were lost also, I don’t think they were connected to Movies Anywhere.
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Never heard of them.
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Nothing offered. Just this matter of fact response when I asked why these titles in my library didn't play.

Good Morning,

Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, our digital rights to the Benji titles have expired and are no longer available on our service.

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Never heard of them.
Moviespree was the digital service started by Echo Bridge so they could advertise "digital copy" on their movie releases.
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They also sold digital movies on their own. Some of them were 100-movie sets of public domain titles, in fact you got 100 PD movies free just for registering. I should try to watch them all while they’re still there.

Guess I can say this here now, but about 2 years ago there was a glitch where their digital codes were redeeming an infinite number of times. Someone posted all the known codes online and I got every one listed. It was “fixed” later that day but everyone got to keep the movies they redeemed- the Benji set was one of them and it no longer plays.

Oh, I see I already mentioned that in the first post here, so much for keeping it a secret.

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I got the Benji collection provided to my account by customer support whan a code from my Benji collection Blu ray didn't work. In essence for a code that was valid yet had issues.
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At least you didn't pay for it.
Old 12-08-22, 04:58 AM
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At least you didn't pay for it.
Not directly of course. Yet I suspect some of the cost of the Blu ray collection included the digital version. Still concerning as to how it happened without notification and that access was removed even though it still is shown as part of my library.

Wish it were like the other providers in so much as when a title goes unavailable, it is no longer available for purchase or rent. Yet those with it in their library still have access.

Here's to hoping this doesn't begin to happen at any of the other providers.

(Although I did lose a few minor TV episodes and dropped back to lower resolution versions of some movies when FandangoNOW merged into VUDU. So even other larger providers have issues.)

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