Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1
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.
Digital is the future!
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.
Digital is the future!
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.
For those that didn't get the email.
I had been using the Roku app.
For those that didn't get the email.
Spoiler:
09-30-21, 09:00 PM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1
Originally Posted by E Unit
How funny would that be if they announce all of their titles would be converted to MA.
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09-30-21, 09:48 PM
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So glad that I never got around to buying Kids in the Hall.
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).
10-01-21, 07:12 AM
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I could never figure out how it worked for Mill Creek titles so I never bothered with trying to use it.
10-01-21, 04:23 PM
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It was run by Mill Creek.
10-08-21, 12:40 AM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1
Originally Posted by Decker
So glad that I never got around to buying Kids in the Hall.
I just checked their site now that the apps are dead, and it has vanished from my library...
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.
12-05-22, 07:11 PM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1
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.
So check any title/collection you have on their service to see if you actually still have access to those titles.
Last edited by b2net; 12-05-22 at 07:20 PM.
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12-06-22, 12:29 PM
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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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12-06-22, 05:19 PM
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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.
12-06-22, 05:24 PM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1
Originally Posted by b2net
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.
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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12-06-22, 05:40 PM
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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.
12-06-22, 07:36 PM
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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.
Best Regards,
movieSPREE Solutions Team
Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, our digital rights to the Benji titles have expired and are no longer available on our service.
Best Regards,
movieSPREE Solutions Team
12-07-22, 05:01 PM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1
Originally Posted by Why So Blu?
Never heard of them.
12-07-22, 06:03 PM
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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.
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.
Last edited by Alan Smithee; 12-07-22 at 06:08 PM.
12-07-22, 08:23 PM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1
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.
12-07-22, 11:19 PM
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At least you didn't pay for it.
12-08-22, 04:58 AM
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Re: Moviespree app discontinued as of 10/1
Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
At least you didn't pay for it.
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.)
