How do you impact the revenue of dvd sales. Differentiation has helped - alternate endings, shorts, games, and other added features. Blu-ray came next, a better picture to complement your HD TV. But dvd sales have been declining as consumers are renting rather than buying content. VOD and streaming have replaced dvd purchases. Well Sony seems to see the writing on the wall and if you can't beat them, join them. Consumers want choice and cable operators have shown that bundling works. The result, is a dvd purchase gives you the stream for free. "The two-disc DVD and Blu-ray Disc offerings of Pineapple Express will include a free download of the film from iTunes, in addition to a downloadable digital copy for PCs or the PlayStation Portable." It is that flexibility that might just breathe new life into the dvd revenue stream. Consumers are seeking mobility and flexibility and Sony seems to be delivering it to them.
I agree with your assessment. DVDs need to adapt to us and one price should give content across our devices.
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