The Weinstein Gamble - Page 4

Ghoulish Delight · 11-15-2006, 10:32 AM

So, the Weinstein brothers have signed a deal with Blockbuster. Starting Jan. 1 next year, all releases by Weinstein will be available for rent through Blockbuster, and Blockbuster only (no Netflix, no Hollywood video).

Does this seem like a bad idea to anyone else? In the deal, they're getting $ from Blockbuster for every rental, plus bonus $ based on how well the movie does in theaters. But is the limiting one's distribution really worth that? As a Netflix customer, I know my reaction wouldn't be, "Hmm, I better consider switching to Blockbuster." It would be, "Scerw the Weinsteins."

Of course looking at their slated upcoming releases, I won't feel any great loss. But it just seems silly to me for an independent studio, even one with a big name behind it, to be making it harder to get their product.

11-15-2006, 10:32 AM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The Weinstein Gamble So, the Weinstein brothers have signed a deal with Blockbuster. Starting Jan. 1 next year, all releases by Weinstein will be available for rent through Blockbuster, and Blockbuster only (no Netflix, no Hollywood video). Does this seem like a bad idea to anyone else? In the deal, they're getting $ from Blockbuster for every rental, plus bonus $ based on how well the movie does in theaters. But is the limiting one's distribution really worth that? As a Netflix customer, I know my reaction wouldn't be, "Hmm, I better consider switching to Blockbuster." It would be, "Scerw the Weinsteins." Of course looking at their slated upcoming releases, I won't feel any great loss. But it just seems silly to me for an independent studio, even one with a big name behind it, to be making it harder to get their product. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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