Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Redbox Universal Legal Battle

Redbox is not happy with Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s new distribution terms.  Is Universal trying to block the kiosk from renting $1 DVD’s?  Seems like a 45 day lag in the box is a protection for bricks and mortar rental establishments.

 

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/redboxr-files-federal-lawsuit-against/story.aspx?guid=%7BBFDE3FB6-8CBF-4E2F-91FA-9FDFEE5FD331%7D&dist=hppr

 

 

Why do these companies insist on fighting innovative new models? 

 

I love Redbox and I rent many more movies because of it.  I can’t see paying $5 for a five day rental when it is in the box for $.99 per night. 

 

PS.  Does anyone realize that the 5 day rental was an accommodation to avoid late fees for the people that could not get back to the rental store the next day.  I don’t want the stinking movie for 5 days Mr. Blockbuster and Mrs. Hollywood.

 

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