• tips

    Iron Man Blu-Ray Release Connects To Internet When You Insert It

    If you buy the newly released "Iron Man" Blu-ray disc and pop it into your computer, and it starts trying to download some mystery content from the Internet for the next 30-45 minutes, here's what's happening and how to turn it off. Thanks, Paramount, for your shoddy "interactive" quiz nonsense. More »

    5:30 PM on Thu Oct 2 2008
    By Chris Walters
    19,280 views, 56 comments

    Most discussed ezacharyk: And here I am stuck watching my "crappy" standard definition DVD version of Iron Man that doesn't try to download more »

  • netflix

    Netflix Mails "Do Not Rent" Screener Disc To Customer

    Eric writes:

    I just got "The Rules Of Attraction" from Netflix and it's a screener disc. As a matter of fact, 3 or 4 times through the movie, 5-10 minute sections of the movie have "This is the property of Lion's Gate Films, This disc is not to be sold or rented". Interestingly, it was a 2 sided DVD and when I watched the 2nd side, it was a test pattern. No extras, no subtitles, no language options. Just the movie with legal disclaimers overlaid throughout.

    More »

    11:41 AM on Wed Sep 24 2008
    By Chris Walters
    10,395 views, 38 comments

    Most discussed Carso: I believe a story ran on Consumerist a while ago about a person who had received a similar set of more »

  • apple

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    9:18 AM on Wed Sep 3 2008
    By Ben Popken
    920 views, 7 comments

    Most discussed Git Em SteveDave loves this guy->★: Can anyone explain the phenomenon in which when there is a 3 movies for $10 deal, you only find 2 more »

  • possible scams

    Is Hollywood Video Bringing Back "Silence Is Acceptance" Magazine Subscriptions?

    An anonymous disgruntled employee sent us a long list of complaints about Hollywood Video, which can be summed up with "we're desperate to earn some money, so any tactic is fair game." Among them is this gem.

    The Entertainment Weekly scam is coming back.  Next week, the company is planning to roll out the EW "Free 8 issue, silence is acceptance" trial and force us to ask every guest if they'd like Entertainment Weekly.  This is a practice which requires 100 percent compliance, so they're firing and writing those people up who aren't asking, and cutting the hours of those who don't get people to sign up for it.

    More »

    8:29 PM on Thu May 15 2008
    By Chris Walters
    9,031 views, 75 comments

  • complaints

    Broken DVD Rental Machine Charges You $75 for 2 DVDs

    Reader Jamie used to enjoy the convenience of those DVD rental vending machines you see in supermarkets, but that quickly changed when she was mistakenly billed $74.90 on her debit card for 2 DVDs. One would think a few calls to customer service would fix this mess but "The New Release" has left Jamie twisting in the wind. Her letter and our advice, inside... More »

    9:20 AM on Mon May 12 2008
    By Jay Slatkin
    5,647 views, 47 comments

    Latest by Freebooter Fox: Thankfully my mom (a frequent customer) has never had a problem with Redbox. I don't think she uses her debit/credit more »

  • netflix

    Netflix's Statement On "Are These Netflix DVDs Legit?"

    After seeing our post where a reader raised concerns about whether Netflix DVDs he got with unofficial-looking labels and messed-up menus were counterfeit, Netflix's VP of Corporate Communications, Steve Swasey, sent us the following lovenote to calm our fears: More »

    5:58 PM on Thu May 1 2008
    By Ben Popken
    19,111 views, 50 comments

  • bootlegs

    Are These Netflix DVDs Legit?

    There are few companies that we love more than Netflix. Usually their service and support are top-notch among DVD renters. However, Consumerist Forums reader "muffinman" has a concern. He has been receiving what he believes are counterfeit DVDs and has some compelling photo evidence. Please help us crack the case and tell us what you think. His letter and pictures inside... More »

    11:14 AM on Tue Apr 29 2008
    By Jay Slatkin
    26,582 views, 118 comments

    Latest by Raiders757: The supposed unofficial discs look just like the Sony DVD+R versions you can get at the local Costco in my more »

  • movies

    New Service Delivers Video On Demand When You Order The DVD

    Cablevision and Popcorn Home Entertainment have announced a new service that lets you watch movies immediately through Cablevision's set-top box whenever you buy the DVD through their menu system. The DVD is mailed to you, but in the meantime you have the on-demand version for "instant gratification," reports Reuters. More »

    6:52 PM on Mon Feb 4 2008
    By Chris Walters
    1,539 views, 16 comments

    Latest by Thorny: I think this is silly too, but then again, I'm not somebody who feels a need to watch a movie more »

  • best buy

    This Spindle Of Memorex Burnable DVDs Is Full Of CDs

    Stewart spent $105 on what he thought was a spindle of Memorex burnable DVDs. What he actually received was one burnable DVD sitting proudly atop a stack of CDs. More »

    8:56 AM on Sun Feb 3 2008
    By Carey
    16,047 views, 71 comments