2023-08-04 10:30:00
Farewell to physical support. After announcing the definitive cessation of sales of DVDs and Blu-rays from its studios in Australia and New Zealand, the American giant Disney confirms its desire to accelerate the transition to streaming.
With the growing popularity of platforms such as Disney+, Amazon Prime Video or Netflix, the physical medium is doomed to disappear. Guardians of the Galaxy 3 will be the company’s last Blu-ray release in Australia.
The reasons for this choice
Disney’s decision stems primarily from declining physical movie sales and the rise of streaming platforms. According to the Australian media 7news.com, the economy of physical media is in rapid decline. At the same time, online home entertainment continues to grow.
In this context, Disney might no longer ignore the call of streaming. The firm has therefore decided to focus on its Disney+ streaming service. For now, this only concerns Australia and New Zealand.
What future for physical media in other countries?
If Disney has decided to stop the marketing of DVDs and Blu-rays in Australia, what regarding other countries? As of now, no official announcement has been made regarding the future of physical media across the globe. In fact, the media timeline still protects France For now.
However, it is highly likely that other studios follow this trend in the near future, driven by the success of streaming platforms. And French legislation might also evolve.
DVD and Blu-ray: The consequences of Disney’s decision for moviegoers
The end of DVDs and Blu-rays might be seen as a tragedy for some moviegoers. They appreciate the quality offered by these supports. The treasures of the 7th art actually risk being lost with the disappearance of physical editions. This will deprive enthusiasts of some irreplaceable cinematic experiences.
This new era of streaming therefore raises questions regarding the future of our cultural heritage. Indeed, other studios might follow the trend initiated by Disney in the near future, and say goodbye to Blu-ray and DVD.
In fact, the disappearance of physical editions might have an impact on our cultural heritage. Moviegoers may find it increasingly difficult to find little-known works that are not profitable for streaming platforms.
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