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technology2 years ago

"Netflix's DVD Service: A Numbers Game and Mini-Documentaries on a Dead Site"

Netflix has announced the end of its DVD-by-mail service, which had been rebranded as DVD.com. While many may view this as the end of an era, for some subscribers, the service played a vital role during the pandemic lockdown. One user, in particular, embarked on a marathon of Martin Scorsese's movies, finding solace in the rolling queue of DVDs. As the DVD operation comes to a close, Netflix has shared statistics from its 25-year run, including the shipment of 5.2 billion discs since 1998.

via The New York Times|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Netflix's DVD Service Ends with a Bang: 10 Free Discs for Subscribers"

Netflix is ending its DVD-by-mail service and to mark the occasion, the company will send some subscribers up to 10 extra DVDs before shutting down the service. However, customers cannot keep the DVDs and must return them by October 27th. Netflix received the DVDs through licensing agreements with filmmakers and studios, so giving them away or selling them would violate those agreements. It is unclear what Netflix plans to do with the returned DVDs after the service shuts down. The DVD-by-mail service accounts for less than 1% of Netflix's revenue.

via The Washington Post|
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entertainment2 years ago

Netflix's Final Surprise: 10 Mystery DVDs to Mark the End of DVD Service

Netflix is shutting down its DVD-by-mail service this fall, but before doing so, the company will send up to 10 mystery discs to its longtime U.S. customers as a "finale" surprise. Eligible customers can opt in to receive the extra discs, which will be selected from a curated queue and shipped on September 29. The promotion is subject to limited quantity, and customers can return the DVDs until October 27. Netflix's DVD-by-mail business, which has been in operation for 25 years, played a significant role in changing the way people watched shows and movies at home before the shift to streaming.

via New York Daily News|
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entertainment2 years ago

Netflix's Final Farewell: Free Surprise Discs for DVD Subscribers

Netflix is closing down its DVD-by-mail service and to commemorate the occasion, they are offering a special promotion where users can opt-in to receive up to 10 random DVDs from their movie queues. The promotion is available until August 29th for US users, with the final day of shipping being September 29th. It is unclear whether Netflix expects the DVDs back, but they will continue to accept returns until October 27th, 2023. This marks an important milestone for the streaming industry, as traditional broadcast and cable TV networks accounted for less than 50% of television viewership for the first time.

via Consequence|
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