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All 'Potter' DVDs to be shelved by 2007 
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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Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
Oh man I can see it now, my brother will scratch up my GoF DVD and I'll have to go online and try to find another one. I wish they wouldn't do that.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
Well, thank god I have all four movies so far. So, all those out there waiting to buy the movies when they are cheaper, don't wait!! Go out and buy the things. I promise you your money will be well worth it.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:33 PM EST
Squib
Points: 159
MissHermioneGranger says:
I do not like this idea! If someone wants to buy Harry Potter they should be able to buy Harry Potter! As if the HP movies haven't already made enough money, the greedy movie industry finds a way to get more!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:37 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
Good! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
I will definatly have to getr some back up copies before they are not available. I would hate to think that something might happento one of the discs that I have and then I wouldn't be able to see it for like 7 years if they follow the Disney pattern. I do think that it is a fine move to boost sales this coming holiday without a movie or book to spurn sales. You never know how much you miss something until you can't get it.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
Grrrr, I don't like when they do that. I have all the movies, but it seems a bit premature to pull them by next year. I'm not liking the idea that they're preparing for the next technology either because Blue-ray and HD-DVD players are barely out and they're very expensive and it's just like VCRs and whatever the name of their rival type was. You'd think they'd make more money having them available. If it's a publicity thing, which it almost surely is, it's rather annoying.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:41 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 698
cmenges says:
I understand why they do this... BUT it really sucks that they would do that. For those without all movies I think you should hurry. (AND for Warner Brothers....... SHAME ON YOU.) Even Voldermort would NEVER do anything this EVIL. (Now I am laughing at not only what I said BUT also what I imagian the WB Executives face if they were to read this,) I know LOUSY HUMOURE... But It is still UNFAIR,,, (WUUU WUU WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA) (Again Laughing)
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4021
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Now that's just wrong. Why would they do that? The Harry Potter DVD's should still be on the shelf, taking them off is a big mistake. What if people still want to buy them? They can't because they won't be at the stores. We better stock up before this happens!!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:53 PM EST
Student
Points: 207
realmagic says:
I hate this idea, but I guess if they want Harry Potter to become a collectible they must do something like this. Now I will be especially more careful with my HP dvds. This so stupid and unfair
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 785
blossom says:
wow....thank god I have all four dvds.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 7:59 PM EST
True Weasley
Points: 5527
~GinnyWeasley~ says:
Ok, thats just not right... they shouldnt do that.. not fair, oh well atleast i got all my copies, to bad for the Harry Potter fans that come along later and want their copies of the DVD...
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 746
SheylaLove says:
Oh my Gosh!!! This stinks!!! Well I'd better buy another copy of Sorcerer's Stone because my dog tried to EAT it.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:08 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
I better buy the first two movies by the end of the year,even though I have a HD-DVD player already.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:08 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
Oh no, I have yet to buy the fourth one and still don't know if I want to. I guess I have less than a year to decide! How wierd to actually release this information.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:11 PM EST
Vertigo Swinger
Points: 3993
Topher2707 says:
Well if worse came to worse, I would just rent one from the video rental place and burn it. It kind of makes me sad, I mean, its like their covering up the potter film legacy. I really think this might be a publicity stunt though just to increase sales and make more money. I really dont think that they will actually shelve them. People seriously do this all the time. There is a furniture store by me, that for the past about fifteen years has had a going out of buisness sale once or twice a year, but they are still in buisness funnily enough.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
Stupid idea. I know Disney does it all the time. Then they bring a movie out after a few years and everyone runs out and buys it. Anything to make more money!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2523
Roswelladdict says:
Aack! No Potter movies for sale :-(, I own them already and would like the newer tech versions but what about the less technologically advantaged people? I guess they will just have to get them while they last so to speak.
I guess if you have to follow someone's lead Disney is not a bad lead to follow.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:23 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 375
*Gryffindor_Beauty* says:
HD-DVDs? Does that mean its going to be in high definition. Well thats good for me cause i have a high def. DVD player and TV. Cool although i dont have the 2nd one and wonder weather to buy it now or if it will come out on HD.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:27 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 53
Cassiopoeia Montague says:
Crud...I've gone this long without buying because all my friends have them, but now I'm going to college and the pressure's on. Boo, Warner Bros entertainment. So now we can look forward to seeing smarmy commercials in 15 or whatever years telling us that they've pulled it out of their stupid vault. Why pack it away in the first place??
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:30 PM EST
Points: 10143
GodricGryffindor says:
It's a good thing that I bought all of the movies so far on DVD....
I was surprised when I read that they weren't going to be on sale anymore though.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:32 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2537
magiclover13 says:
No!!! How can they? What if someone suddenly turns into a Harry Potter fans and wants the DVDs, but there aren't any? People are gonna start stealing!!! I should ask my mom to get extras...
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
Tammyant says:
I think it's good. It forces people to get them if they think they're going to want them...ever. I think Disney brings the movies back after 7 or 8 years. They always improve the DVD and add bonus features so that you want to buy it even if you already have they older one. They sort of did it with GoF. There was a regular DVD and a deluxe version. I wound up buying both. We'll all but the DVDs when they release them again. We'll want our kids to have them.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 965
Jesyka Gronewg says:
My goodness! I haven't bought the films yet. Perhaps I should get on it. Oh wait, are they just trying to get money from me...?!?!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:47 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
WHAT! why! How could they? What's the point of taking them off shelves!!!! That's just so depressing! Ugh...
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
Tammyant says:
Yes, they're trying to get money from you...that's how they stay in business. I just noticed I'm a squib now. I think I preferred being a muggle.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 869
kat_snowyowl says:
Frankly, I'm not that surprised. I was surprised that PS and COS were still on sale when I purchased GOF. The sales have to be dropping significantly, don't they?
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 8:54 PM EST
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