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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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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
I'm not sure I understand this...
They take them off shelves beacause?
Well I'm just glad I've bought all 4!
-Christina
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 3:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Must get them all in DVD form. I hope my dad can get them for me.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 3:18 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 491
SSebald says:
That is really weird. I better stock up.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 3:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
Just like they did years and years ago with ET. Smart way to boost sales. We have them all so no worries.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 3:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 507
lady_moon says:
WHAT??!!! Oh, come on! That's not fair at all! I'm gonna have to go buy SS again because I lost my other copy and I have to go get CoS and PoA again. (One's scratched, the other one got destroyed by my cousin playing a joke on me.) Come on....
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
annealicious says:
I'm glad I have my copies of the movies. I'll probably buy them again if they're released though. I've done that with other movies :P
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:10 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
SO Disney!!!
They'll "vault" them for so many years, then some new video technology will come out, they'll remaster, them reissue them, and make millions, trillions and zillions.
If you're so worried about not being able to buy replacements, rush out and buy extras, like they want us to do, and you'll be safe. Marketing...what a racket!!! I know my husband works advertising. It's all to stimulate sales and make more money.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
hoggywartswitchwannabe says:
I will probably get all the movies in one whole collection when they all come out in DVDs.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Honeydukes Princess
Points: 6925
Wakko says:
Good thing I already own all of them then..
AND got a full set for my friend for her birthday this year :D
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1894
Hermione5 says:
Um, well I don't really understand what HD-DVD or Blu-Ray technology mean, but it seems a stupid step to me to remove the normal dvds. It is just senseless. People buy them all the time. There are some statistics sure revealing how many children or adult get to know Harry Potter every week and these people behind the numbers will surely will want to see the film, and thus will buy the dvds. Well, anyway, if they hit the market with new, higher quality versions there's no problem.
Hugs,
Hermione5
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 4:37 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
That's really intresting. I wonder why they are going to do that? Does that mean that those DVDs arnt selling? Does it mean that when the 7th and final DVD would come out thens Warbor Bors would relaise them all in one big box set? Who knows?
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Well, yeah. Wait, huh? Oh, I thought that article heading meant that they'd all be on shelves by 2007, but then I was like, that doesn't make sense. But why? That's so lame. Suppose I lose mine? Well, I guess we'll all have to resort to piracy then... What a stupid thing to do.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 702
afordanglia says:
What Warner Bros. is trying to extract even more money from the Potter fanbase? Doesn't sound like a big greedy hollywood studio to me. Shame on you WB. How pathetic.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 6:04 PM EST
Dark-Lance Writer
Points: 2628
Remus Mirkwood says:
Im so glad I already bought them. I wouldnt want to think what would have happened had I waited. Its stupid though to take them off the shelves.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 6:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
Totally unnecessary. They are just trying to milk more money out of this relative failure of a movie franchise.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I cannot believe this !!!!!
This is an outrage I am VERY upset!!!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 7:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
This is all every silly. But what can we do?
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 8:15 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 342
Ima_Dragonrider says:
but...
but...
but...
whyyyyyy???
you WANT the movies to be on the shelves during freakin holiday season!!! stupid stupid stupid....
♥s
:::rissa:::
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 8:48 PM EST
Comedy Princess
Points: 3398
Ginevra M. Weasley says:
MMMM...I hope this is a lie...I really hope so...this is horrible...how can they do that...If its not a lie...I hope HP DVDs to come back soon.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 10:27 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5155
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Well good thing that i got my movies. but why take the 3 of them why not keep them till all of them are thir.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 10:43 PM EST
Student
Points: 289
Jynessa says:
OH EM GEE! ARE THEY FOR REAL? holy crap! well, that's not a good idea for them... they are going to miss out on the potential sales of the dvds who will want them later on.... aw that sucks... i was planning on buying a whole new set of dvds once ALL of the movies were out, like in special edition or something... wow... no offence, but it's a retarded idea. o_0 i wonder what miss rowling thinks about this... i suppose she doesn't really have an imput... :(
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 10:45 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1159
princess165 says:
Yecch, that kinda stinks. If they're looking to boost sales, it will probably work though as people who dont own the whole set will be rushing out to buy the copies they're missing (like me). It's really weird though that they would do that so soon-especially since GOF hasn't been out that long.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 10:58 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
I think that is really stupid.
What if people want to buy them and they are not available. It is suppossed to build anticipation and make more money for the company but it would cut profits for not having them out all year long.
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 11:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 266
Ishvote4pedro says:
THat's so stupid!!! Why would they do that!!! And again that's so stupid!!!!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 11:14 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
lbrooks_94 says:
Thats real stupid! I don't get it?! It makes no sense whatsoever!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 11:20 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 479
jenjen220 says:
Good thing i already have all of them!
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 11:23 PM EST
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