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Is there a set time limit whenever a movie makes it to a DVD for home viewing and who regulates this?

I don't think there is any fixed time period, although each company may have standards they follow. I believe most companies are still following the "we don't want DVD to milk away sales from the theater; let's keep it in the theaters until we see sales drop off on their own *then* release the DVD".

Some feel this is archaic and narrow minded, not to mention unfair to people with nice HT systems ( ), but as long as this approach seems to maximize the profits then company execs would be fools to do any different.

One other point to be noted. Some movies actually have a DVD ready in a VAULT when they are released. The DVD is released a few months later so you can see the film, then they remaster it with extras and call it the "Special Edition" which you go and buy again for extra commentary.

A friend of mine at Sony pictures actually told me that Sony has DVD's ready and locked up for most movies the week after they are released. Remember...studios have to send movies out to critics much before they hit the big screen....so there you have it.

My 2 CENTS....as usual.

>>>Remember...studios have to send movies out to critics much before they hit the big screen....so there you have it.

Well that's not any good. I say send 'em out to me and I'll then let the movie making folks know whether or not it's a good movie...that's my .02 cents worth!

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