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Why do films go straight to DVD?
When a film goes straight to DVD, it’s often because the powers-that-be at the studio decided that, for one reason or another, they didn’t want to shell out the extra money required to get a movie into theaters and promote it to the public. Until a movie hits theaters, the cost of production is the only sunk cost.
How do movies get distributed to theaters?
The studio makes a licensing agreement with a distribution company. The distribution company determines how many copies (prints) of the film to make. The distribution company shows the movie (screening) to prospective buyers representing the theaters. You buy a ticket and watch the movie.
Why do direct to video movies get made?
Direct-to-video releases can be done for films which cannot be shown theatrically due to controversial content, or because the cost involved in a theatrical release is beyond the releasing company. Animated sequels and feature-length episodes of animated series are also often released in this fashion.
Why do movies get released overseas first?
Since the population of the rest of the world dwarfs the USA, the movies will, of course, make more profit abroad… and releasing them abroad first ensures that the film studios won’t have to worry about “English piracy” too much in the first couple of weeks and make more money at the box office.
How long does it take for a movie to go from theater to DVD?
While there are exceptions, most DVDs come out about three to four months after the movie’s theatrical release. In the past, the window between theatrical release and a home video release was much longer.
Why does the UK get movies before us?
As explained on the Marvel Studios subreddit during a Q&A for Avengers: Age of Ultron, Feige says that the reason their films are released overseas first is because many countries have holidays around the end of April (one of the usual release windows for MCU films).
Why are movies released on different dates in different countries?
Competition from other movies. This is the main reason for different release times worldwide. In order to maximize profits, a studio tries to pick a date that doesn’t clash with other movies. The studios aren’t concerned with country specific cinema, but with other Hollywood movies.
What movies made the most profit?
15 Of The Most Profitable Movies Ever Made
- 11 Star Wars (1977) – Grossed $775M On An $11M Budget.
- 12 Jaws (1975) – Grossed $470M On A $12M Budget.
- 13 The Exorcist (1973) – Grossed $428M On A $12M Budget.
- 14 Home Alone (1990) – Grossed $476M On A $15M Budget.
- 15 Pretty Woman (1990) – Grossed $432M On A $14M Budget.
Why does a movie have to be released on DVD?
This removes the possibility that a DVD could be stolen from someone’s office and ensures that only a select audience gains access to a film before it’s released in theaters.
Why did the sales of DVD’s go down?
The DVD sales decline was compounded in the years after the economy had recovered because of the rise of video on-demand — renting and buying movies through cable subscriptions — and digital downloads began to grow in popularity. Consumers could rent movies for as low as 99 cents and buy a movie outright for around $10.
When did the Blu ray Disc come out?
Blu-Ray discs, which have always been slightly more expensive than DVDs, launched in 2006. At most, Blu-Ray sales reached $2.37 billion in 2013, before falling to $1.8 billion in 2018.
What was the sales of Blu ray in 2013?
At most, Blu-Ray sales reached $2.37 billion in 2013, before falling to $1.8 billion in 2018. It’s likely that Blu-Ray sales fractionally impacted the decline of DVD sales, but the fact that DVD sales still outpace Blu-Ray sales shows it’s not the real culprit.