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As non-US person I wasn't aware that DirectTV counts as strict VOD. I thought it was more TV-ish. That, and the 6 weeks looked strange to me {nm}

Posted by: medusa on Aug 01, 11:29 in response to Antibody's post VOD ahead of theatrical is not unusual these days.

Diablo Cody Twitter: Paradise [LAMBG] premieres on DirectTV on Aug 8 medusa Aug 01, 10:03

My how the strippers have fallen. {nm} doitdoitdoitnow Aug 01, 10:06

She later tweeted that it will still run in theaters in October afterward?? So idk. medusa Aug 01, 10:13

its with Image/RLJ entertainment {nm} Moviesnob Aug 01, 10:14

Thanks. I missed this. Still strange to me that it would play theatrically after that. {nm} medusa Aug 01, 10:27

VOD is becoming like 'midnights' for indie movies; die hards can see it early, spread the word, and take their friends to see it in theaters {nm} RazorHawk Aug 01, 10:54

It's the 6 weeks which throws me off. {nm} medusa Aug 01, 10:58

I doubt that. VOD is for people who don't live in a major city like NY/LA or don't feel like leaving the house and paying more. {nm} Antibody Aug 01, 10:59

so indie companys are releasing movies weeks ahead of time (for people who dont live in NY/LA)? That doesnt make sense. RazorHawk Aug 01, 11:16

its a combination of a lot of factors. you both are right. Plus some people like going to the theater, some people like VOD {nm} Moviesnob Aug 01, 11:22

Different online/cable companies charge different rates depending on the release pattern. Doesn't make sense that someone would pay twice. {nm} Antibody Aug 01, 11:28

some people do. I did myself for Only God Forgives (that was day and date, but I saw it at Cannes) {nm} Moviesnob Aug 01, 11:50

That doesn't count. You saw a pre-release for "work". ;) {nm} Antibody Aug 01, 12:00

yeah, don't throw that Cannes crap in our face saying you paid to see it!!! we should only be so lucky! {nm} lobogotti Aug 01, 12:04

VOD ahead of theatrical is not unusual these days. {nm} Antibody Aug 01, 10:27

As non-US person I wasn't aware that DirectTV counts as strict VOD. I thought it was more TV-ish. That, and the 6 weeks looked strange to me medusa Aug 01, 11:29

DirecTV is a distribution outlet, not a specific TV channel. {nm} Antibody Aug 01, 11:34

Thanks. Learning something new every day. :) {nm} medusa Aug 01, 11:54





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