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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, 4th Class
Points: 1293
enoimreh says:
I really would rather they didn't do that. Where would I find a replacement if one wears out? Ah, well.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 3:51 PM EST
Student
Points: 268
Hurricane says:
This seems absolutely idiotic...if people are still buying 'em keep them on the shelves!
It's a good publicity stunt and that's it.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 3:52 PM EST
Hogwarts Jewel
Points: 3353
Pelvic Thrust says:
O.M.G!! What?? Where would I get a new one if my cousins break one again? That's so mean! I wish they couldn't do that... it's evil.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 3:54 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3638
Hecate3fold says:
Anything to promote sales!!! The advertising industry keeps thinking of ways to make more money. It's all about dollars.Too bad!! Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 3:54 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1011
Fflewddur Fflam says:
This does sound like a bit of a strange move to me. I'm sure there is some kind of marketing plan that requires the old DVD's to be out of the way. Expect them to release an "extended version" or something of the sort in a year or so...
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 3:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 506
JenniferS says:
That's a complete and utter stupid idea!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 3:58 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 92
Serpentess says:
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a good thing I all ready have all four DVDs, then.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:02 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 348
littlesheep7 says:
Okay, so what are the people who don't have HD-DVD's supposed to do when release five comes along? Go back to playing Harry Potter shadow puppets on the wall? HD-DVD is so new, it's going to take a while to filter down to everyone.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
Well I guess I will have to go out and buy them all again, just in case. I do hope they will release them again later on and make them better with more features. That sound pretty cool. Like Lord of the Rings extend all the Potter movies.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
ladybythebay says:
This sounds suspicious to me. What are they trying to do? I guess we are going to have to stock up and bootleg like hell.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 945
*Pixie Princess* says:
I don't quite understand the point or purpose of that. I'd rather they didn't.. what if somebody lost or broke theres?? Then what would we do? If we didn't have HD-DVD or the other thing?
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:05 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
NOOOO That means i have to buy them now....darn
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:06 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Oh my gosh! I'm so glad I already have my copies, though we would have plenty of time to stock up before their yanked out from under us. I guess it would stimulate sales, but I don't really like the idea. What if our grandchildren want to see the movies? What then?
*The MRS*
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:07 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Hmm............thats weird, why eould they do that? Ah well, Most people have all the dvds anyway. Would they be still be putting them out on box-sets though?? Like when OOTP comes out, do you think they will have all five Dvd`s in a box set, like they usually do???
By the way, whats HD-DVD??? Ive never heard of it here.
*Jamie*
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:07 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 85
Harry Potter FTW says:
That is strange i wonder why they would do that...
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 196
DameDesDenkariums says:
I can only express my thoughts about the matter with one word: WEIRD!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
WOW.
Well all us real fans have them already.
hehe
:)
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3045
Tinker.belle says:
I think that's kind of weird and pointless. What If someone becomes a Hp fan and wants to buy the movie. He wont be able to buy them.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Oh thank goodness I have my own copies, that's horrible! I wonder when the movies will come out again, I hope its not 50 years like Disney. (bahaha I doubt it.)
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:17 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
**Miss Hermione Granger** says:
O well...I already have 'em all!! haha
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:18 PM EST
Squib
Points: 165
*~JuLiEt~* says:
Wow! that was unexpected! I already have all four, but what will I do if one gets a)lost b)stolen c)broken or d)scratched? I wonder what their up to?? this doesnt make any sence to me!!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:20 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
Doesnt make sense. Oh well... what If I loose one?!
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:26 PM EST
Harry’s Egg, Dan’s Duck
Points: 4742
Pearl* says:
Oh my Gawd! I am so glad you told us that! I do not own the first 2 nor an extended version of PoA! I better run to my store tomorrow at once!
It's pretty stupid though... as if WB doesnt make enough money already... really... how about showing some kindness to your customers... jeez : (
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:27 PM EST
Points: 71
cinemascope says:
Something wicked this way comes...
Now this makes me wonder if non-owners of HD-DVD/BD will get HP 5-7 on "optical disc" at all.
The "which one is gonna be the Betamax" question aside, both HD-DVD and BD are so full of ridiculous, over-the-top DRM, that I definitely won't buy a player for either format.
I hope Warner gets a clue and releases the remaining movies on DVD as well...
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Ohh nooo I needddd to pick up some exrtas.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
I really dislike when companies practice this. It just increases piracy as well as makes it difficult for people who have the dvds and misplace or break them to get replacements. We have children, do you honestly expect nothing to happen to the dvds over the course of 10 years? Its ridiculous that you wont be able to get these during whatever time frame they decide on.
Posted Jul 25, 2006 at 4:32 PM EST
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