Time Warner apparently sees evidence that the 28-day delay has the expected effect: it pushes users to other modes of consumption, such as buying a DVD, which is probably the key upside for the studio. And that has Time Warner taking a look at the merits of a longer release window for streaming access.
“So far the 28-day window has clearly been a success versus no delay,” Time Warner Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bewkes says. “The question of whether we ought to go longer is very much under scrutiny. It may well be a good idea."
“So far the 28-day window has clearly been a success versus no delay,” Time Warner Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bewkes says. “The question of whether we ought to go longer is very much under scrutiny. It may well be a good idea."
All of this is important for video distributors as the release window--the amount of time lapsing between the end of theatrical exhibition and first availability through other channels--largely determines the volume of buys or rentals and the prices at which views cost. Delaying online viewing appears to have the effect of increasing DVD sales.
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