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Originally Posted by Robbie
As I look at it, I see it more as a strategy to get more people to go to the theaters.
If all the kids knew that they couldn't rent the next "Twilight" movie for 2 months after it's theatrical release...they are more likely to go to the theater and see it.
I doubt very seriously this has anything to do with DVD sales. It's simply a way to get box office receipts up at the theaters.
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This 56-day period is after the movie is out of theaters and being released on DVD, then 56-days until it's available for rental through popular services like Netflix. The average from theater-to-DVD release time is about 4 months now I believe. But this isn't the issue. I think most people are happy with movies not being available to own/rent while they are in theaters.
Also, I think theaters are great will always be around, it's a more social experience for people.