I just checked my Amazon account and only Disney films have ported.The mobile version has a smaller number of films compared to the disc version, so that’s to be expected.
Yeah my Vudu collection is at 1,400 (and all of that is now in iTunes and Amazon as well!) - all built on D2D conversions and codes. If you buy full price for a digital movie you are doing something wrong
The only two holdouts, as much as I am aware, are Paramount and Lionsgate.
I would estimate Lionsgate will come on board eventually.
Paramount, on the other hand, is a tough cookie. From some internal things I know, they are demanding a very high price for their catalog and have been courting buyers, but I think most everyone has backed away (my opinion). Either Paramount is going to continue holding out for a distributor that can afford their price, or, they will agree to make their money on streaming purchases. Again, my opinion.
What's interesting is a number of HD titles not available on optical.
Take for instance The Parent Trap and A Night At The Opera. It's indicated that there are HD versions. I wonder how these look and if some sort of restoration was done. And if it was, at least for ANATO, why hasn't Warner released it to Blu?
The only two holdouts, as much as I am aware, are Paramount and Lionsgate.
I've been trying to spread the word about titles like that available in HD versions online for years but usually it got no traction.
Ron,
One caveat to the Vudu Disc to Digital program is that not all the transfers available online are as good as what you have on disc, and it's impossible to know until you buy the online copy. For example, I converted my DVD copy of The Hustler only to discover that the online version available on Vudu was a pan & scan transfer. Vudu did eventually credit my account after I complained, though.
Ron,
One caveat to the Vudu Disc to Digital program is that not all the transfers available online are as good as what you have on disc, and it's impossible to know until you buy the online copy. For example, I converted my DVD copy of The Hustler only to discover that the online version available on Vudu was a pan & scan transfer. Vudu did eventually credit my account after I complained, though.
Josh,
I would rather buy. I am a collector. I don't rent.
Just saw Murder By Death is available in HD. Sure, the same DVD master, but now in HD (as it was originally scanned).
This service has so many possibilities.
Yeah, I think you were ignored by many, Josh as we probably all felt optical releases were forthcoming. Streaming really hasn't started to seep into our minds until more recently. Our mission statement here is geared towards watching films in the best quality available. However, the reality of life is finally coming to fruition that we aren't going to get the titles we want in that format.
I understand and respect that.
I'd argue that an HD stream is the higher quality version if the only physical media version is DVD. There are a ton of movies where there's only a crappy MAR DVD available - particularly with classic Disney live action!
As for being a collector, I am too, but I don't feel like I'm collecting when I'm dealing with streaming. So rental works fine for me. A $4 rental is much nicer on my wallet than a $30 blind buy, especially if I end up not loving the movie
Yes, but remember that a D2D conversion at Vudu transfers to other services that DO have the correct transfer. I personally don’t even use Vudu for watching, just to get discs transferred into MA...
(I just checked The Hustler for you and it does indeed transfer to MA, iTunes, Amazon and Google with the correct transfer - I originally got it through Vudu like you)
Once Amazon joins Apple TV, I will have 5 providers to choose from on my TV to view my MA titles if there is a problem with a title like a bad transfer.
This is interesting. Let me make sure I understand this. Assuming I set up a Movies Anywhere account, titles I have in one of my digital services (Vudu & iTunes & Amazon) that are also available in the other services will then become available to me in those other services?
[Note: I have some movies on Vudu and a handful on iTunes plus one or two Amazon purchases. Most were from included digital codes with discs, and about 10 or so on Vudu were from the D2D service when they had a free promotion. I don't use these very often so forgive me if this question sounded basic.]
You got it! Welcome!
Dude chill. I didn’t ask you any question. I just said no one accused you of making anything up.
No? Why would I do that?
Hmm that seems odd that they only released 2?Not true. I have Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 in UHD on Vudu. Pirates is also available in UHD on Vudu.
Hmm that seems odd that they only released 2?
Can anyone else confirm that ? Maybe there are however I do know that they are not available in 4K in iTunes.
Hi Tino, did you have any luck? I had the same problem as you. Once talking to support and disconnecting and then reconnecting my VUDU account all my titles ported over successfully.I’m on hold as I type this trying to resolve my issues.