Mulan (Live-action remake)

[Daniel]

Disney might as well postpone until next year. It ain't getting better. My theatre is still closed and I'm not sure I want to go back when it opens. The very thought makes me petrified..!

[Daniel]

Delayed indefinitely. About time.

[ShyViolet]

Totally understand. Safety first!

[Dacey]

So, to clarify, they are asking for thirty dollars IN ADDITION TO the regular $6.99 monthly fee, meaning you are essentially paying close to $40 for it!

Thanks, but I'll wait for the disc release (which will hopefully still happen!).

[James]

In case anyone missed it, we have some discussion on this issue here: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7530

[Randall]

I'm happy to wait for the "wide" release on D+ a few months later, or maybe even a Blu-ray. But I am in no way upset that Disney is offering the VOD window for those who wish to take advantage. While most folks will wait, the VOD window gives Disney a bit of a chance to recoup some losses. Nothing wrong with that.

[Ben]

But it’s a lose-lose for everyone.

It’s a lose for customers who are being asked to shell out for it, and at an inflated price at that. It’s a lose for Disney who won’t recoup anywhere near what it needs to. It’s a lose for the filmmakers who won’t get their film seen the way it was intended. And it’s a lose for the exhibitors, who are desperate for major product and are seeing their business eradicated, which is, ultimately, a lose for all of us.

[James]

Covid has made lose-lose propositions the norm.

The price isn’t that inflated considering it’s about the price of two theatre tickets.

Recouping something now is better than nothing considering how much money Disney is losing across all their businesses (not only are theatres closed, but the parks were closed for months, the cruise lines are still down, and ESPN has no live sports).

The viewers-aren’t-seeing-the-film-as-intended ship sailed a long time ago, since I’d wager the majority of movie viewing is done at home these days.

As for exhibitors, is the same guy who said Disney wouldn’t release home videos until Christmas at the earliest now saying Disney should be releasing films to theaters in August?

[Ben]

I don’t get that...? I’m not saying anything should be released now, I’m saying it’s a shame that big screen films won’t be being seen on the big screen.

I think there’s a clear divide between people who are involved in making films, and those that just enjoy watching them. Great for non-discerning, happy to pay consumers unbothered by missing out on the cinema experience, but for us production lot, this is a big blow.

[Farerb]

[gaastra]

What the heck is "disney plus premiere access?"

[Farerb]

[Ben]

So I shall just wait until it’s part of the service I already pay twice that amount for...

If they stick to the three month window then it should make a nice Christmas or New Years treat.

[Daniel]

No-brainer, really. We've waited this long what's another few months. Still such a shame...

[Ben]

The real kicker is that, via my Mac or iPad, you can only reproduce HD resolution, so I couldn’t even get it in 4K HDR anyway! Even if the app worked on my TV, it would be 1080 only.

Not that I’m bothered anyway, as I’m going to wait, but they should maybe offer cheaper versions for those that can’t play or don’t want full quality. Netflix offer 4K at a premium cost, so maybe make the thirty bucks for Mulan in UHD, and 20-25 for standard def or HD?

Yes, I realise this horse has bolted a long time ago, but it’s just more evidence that this hasn’t been thought out very well. And then you have to keep subscribing to keep a hold of your "purchase"...!? How the heck is that not, basically, a rental or, worse, blackmail!?