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JULY 25, 2006 at 3:46 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
Warner Bros. has confirmed to HPANA that it plans to pull all of the first four Harry Potter DVDs off store shelves by early 2007, with no announced plans for their return.
Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban will become unavailable after December 29, 2006. Goblet of Fire will follow suit on February 9, 2007.
First reported by Home Media Retailing Magazine
, the move may indicate WB's interest in stoking sales this non-Potter holiday season, or preparing for newer editions of the films on HD-DVD or Blu-Ray technology.
Called a "moratorium," the practice is commonplace in the home video industry. The most notable instigator is Disney, which often locks away movies in their "vault" to stimulate sales and publicity.
Thanks to Matthew for the tip.
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Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
WHAT?! This seems really silly to me...but I guess if Disney can do it, than Warner Bros wants to do it too. I'd just better make sure I buy myself some "back-up" copies to have if I'm not going to be able to buy them anymore!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 12:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
Well, I don't see how that would affect a lot of people. And if you're really worried you might loose or need a new copy of one of the discs, you might as well get it now.
I really hope they realease the new ones on dvd too, because then i would have to get a new player for the other movies, and i'd rather not.
I don't really mind about the movies, cause it really doesn't affect me.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 12:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1918
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
OOoohh well... thats ok I have them all :)
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 1:03 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1437
allilau says:
whew! Thank goodness I have them all then. Good point earlier as to what we do if they wear out or get damaged, what can we do then?
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 1:57 AM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Well, that's just narrow minded! Who do those guys think they are, after all? Profit mongers.....
;->
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 1:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1929
Phoenix1114 says:
The sad thing is this ploy for publicity/sales is already working. So many people are saying they want to buy the movies now, regardless if they have them already. I just wish there was a way to not let Warner Brothers exploit the fans like this. But I understand why everyone wants to get the movies and Warner Brothers knew everyone would react this way that's why they did it. If this wasn't a family site, I would have some choice words for Warner Brothers's little stunt.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 2:00 AM EST
Professor
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Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
Translation: If you don't have 'em, get a move on!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 2:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1335
diggorys_girl says:
But thats TERRIBLE Why would they do tat fair enough they can update the dvds but take them off the shelves completey thats horrible what if one of ours wont work arghh!
Em xx
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 2:18 AM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
Thats not fair! they cant do that! ugh! i guess i'll have to buy some extras now!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 3:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 955
witch46 says:
What the beep!!! WHY are they taking them off!!!!!
It's sooooo stupid, they take the dvd and videos off shelf to hike in sales, but whats the point!!! I mean, if their taking them off so they can realease them in a different style and so they all look the same, then thats ok, but otherwise I see absolutely no point in taking them away!!!!!!!!!!:D:D
*~witch46~*
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 3:26 AM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Hmmm that's quite evil... Darn corporations...
Good thing i already have them all...
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 3:35 AM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
GAH!!! This is infuriating because now I have to go out and simply BUY ALL of the DVD's because I simply don't have them all... GAH!!! How could they do this!!!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:58 AM EST
Squib
Points: 196
DameDesDenkariums says:
Maybe it´s a way to sell the dvds they´ve got back in the shops? Making the fans panicking and force them to hurry into the stores, it´s a marketing trick I suppose.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 5:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
Why would they do that? I don't think it's clever if people still buy the , leave them there! It doesn't really make any sence to me.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 5:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
Huh? Why are they going to do this? They dont pull other movies away from shops so you cant buy them so why would they do it to the Harry Potter movies seeing as there so popular. They shouldnt do this in my opinion because i know my friend needs new hp dvds as they broke and she wont want to be rushing to get them
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 6:06 AM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
Yeah, that's right cause a drought and then sell us the boxed collection for a hideous price when Book 7's movie is finally out. They'll make a killing! grrr....
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 6:08 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1012
Enchanting Fairy says:
Why?? Thats sounds absolutely stupid to me.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 6:53 AM EST
Squib
Points: 190
Midnight Mage says:
I don't really care, I just want the points. But yeah, blueray dvd is the dumbest thing ever. BRDVDs are gonna cost like 70 bucks. Its all because of ps3. Ps3 has doomed the world.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 7:13 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Thats a surprise. I thought they would stay on the shelves for a very long time(min 10 yrs) because people will still want to buy them in 2020.Can't wait for the HD DVD's.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 7:14 AM EST
Squib
Points: 175
sweetest_magic says:
Start stocking up and then sell em off on Ebay! There's a profit to be made here methinks...
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 7:36 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
Thats really interesting, I didn't know companies did that.
Watch the Ebay stocks on the dvd's go up! Not to mention Piracy!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 8:01 AM EST
Squib
Points: 118
*; MaGiC hApPeNs.......;* says:
NOOOOOO!!! why would they do that ? i just think that is silly when Harry Potter is 1 of the most loved Book/movie around!!!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 8:03 AM EST
Squib
Points: 132
The Lightning-Struck Boy says:
What happens if all my HP DVDs are burnt in a fire or somethimg tragic like that? Think about the little people WB!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 8:19 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
I like that they are doing that. Its like Disney... they pull a movie and then ten years later release it..i.e the Little Mermaid to be released this October.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 8:36 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 486
Sirius151 says:
Why are they doing that?? You'd have thought that they would have wanted to keep them on as long as possible to make the most money posible??
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 8:39 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 334
~hp Roxx~ says:
Why are they doing that??i think it's quite silly!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 8:57 AM EST
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