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entertainment1 year ago

Disney Movie Club to Close as Disney Strikes Deal with Sony for Physical Media Production

Disney has announced the closure of its Disney Movie Club, a service that provided exclusive and discounted Disney titles on Blu-ray and DVD. The Club, which launched in 2001, not only offered the latest releases but also made hard-to-find and forgotten films available on physical media. The closure raises concerns about the availability of these titles, some of which are not even on Disney+, and the future of physical home video for collectors and movie fans.

business2 years ago

Netflix to End DVD Rental Service After 25 Years

Netflix will shut down its DVD rental business, DVD.com, in September due to shrinking demand for physical rentals. The company shipped over 5.2 billion movies in its signature envelopes to more than 40 million customers since 1998. The decision to axe the DVD-by-mail unit could help Netflix trim costs, even if the savings are relatively small. The disc market has been on a sharp and steady decline for years. Netflix played a major role in shaking up the movie rental business, helping people stay at home and changing expectations for good.