No more Simpsons on DVD
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modeljunky
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No more Simpsons on DVD
Went on line to see when season 18 of the Simpsons will be released, and it turns out that they decided not to release anymore.....WTF, I have 1-17. NOW WHAT!!!
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Re: No more Simpsons on DVD
The reasoning behind Fox's decision to end production of Simpsons box sets comes down to the "collapse of [the] DVD market and rise of downloads," according to series show runner Al Jean. But a Fox Home Entertainment source said that home video is still a major source of revenue for Fox, and pointed out that The Simpsons is a special case because of its digital presence in the form of Simpsons World, the series' streaming archive.
Fox launched Simpsons World last October, providing on-demand streaming access to all episodes of The Simpsons (569 to date, with season 26 airing currently). Simpsons World is available on the web and in Fox's FXNow app; both require authentication through a participating pay-TV provider, and are accessible in the U.S. only. Asked about the regional restriction, Jean said, "That really bothers us too; all I can say is we keep pushing to get everything available to all."
Jean added that he and others involved with The Simpsons will continue recording audio commentaries, with plans for them to be made available digitally alongside episodes in Simpsons World. There's also the possibility of Fox producing a "master DVD when (if) show ever goes off air," said Jean.
Fox launched Simpsons World last October, providing on-demand streaming access to all episodes of The Simpsons (569 to date, with season 26 airing currently). Simpsons World is available on the web and in Fox's FXNow app; both require authentication through a participating pay-TV provider, and are accessible in the U.S. only. Asked about the regional restriction, Jean said, "That really bothers us too; all I can say is we keep pushing to get everything available to all."
Jean added that he and others involved with The Simpsons will continue recording audio commentaries, with plans for them to be made available digitally alongside episodes in Simpsons World. There's also the possibility of Fox producing a "master DVD when (if) show ever goes off air," said Jean.
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modeljunky
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Re: No more Simpsons on DVD
In a way I understand some of the reasoning. But I'm a hands on kind of guy, I don't like to download, movie's or music..
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Just call me old fashion(gotta have me my clutta).
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Re: No more Simpsons on DVD
Don't get me wrong...I just did some cutting and pasting...I'm with you; I like having my discs all in order in my "Library".modeljunky wrote:In a way I understand some of the reasoning. But I'm a hands on kind of guy, I don't like to download, movie's or music..
Just call me old fashion(gotta have me my clutta).
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Re: No more Simpsons on DVD
Sorry for digging up an old thread, but this is the first I'd heard of this. I'm confused. I have season 20 on DVD...are they just not going to release 18, 19, and 21+? Ugh.
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