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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=764433522-12102011>Below you'll find
the text from the email many received from Midwest Tape in the last couple of
days regarding Warner Home Video's marketing change regarding rental vs retail
versions of their DVD & Blu-Ray releases. Although I understand (but
don't really like) the business decision behind the 28 days time difference, I'm
concerned that this is requiring public libraries to buy rental versions
only. Many of us don't purchase from library vendors per se. We will
often buy from the local Fred Meyer's. Can we do that any more? Can
we accept donations of non-rental versions? If we can purchase the
home/retail version, must we wait the 28 days to circulate
them?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=764433522-12102011>Thoughts?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face="Bradley Hand ITC"><STRONG>K'Lyn
Hann</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Teen & Technology
Librarian</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Newberg Public Library</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>503 E Hancock St, </FONT><FONT
size=2 face=Arial>Newberg, OR 97132</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>ph: 503.554.7732</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A
href="http://www.newberglibrary.org/">www.newberglibrary.org</A></FONT></DIV></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>We have recently learned that Warner
Home Video will no longer distribute theatrical releases to libraries or home
video rental stores until 28 days after they release the movies for sale at
retailers. </STRONG>This Warner Home Video policy applies to all public
libraries and video rental outlets such as Redbox, Netflix, and
Blockbuster.<BR><BR>In addition to being released 28 days after the retail
version, Warner’s rental version DVDs and Blu-rays will not contain bonus
features or extras. However, we understand that there will be a significant
price reduction for these products, apparently amounting to an average $4 per
DVD title and $8 per Blu-ray title.<BR><BR>Warner Home Video has announced that
it may seek to enforce its new policy by auditing its distribution partners’
sales. Additionally, Warner may require retailers, like Amazon, Best Buy,
Walmart, and Target, to limit the number of copies of a new release that may be
sold to a single customer.<BR><BR>Please note that Warner’s new policy will only
impact titles that have a theatrical release, perhaps amounting to about 12
titles per year. Non-theatrical Warner releases will not be affected by this
policy.<BR><BR>Below are the first three Warner theatrical titles affected. Note
that Warner’s rental versions will feature rental artwork.<SPAN
class=764433522-12102011> [Crazy Stupid Love / Rental release date:
11/28/11 ; HP7 pt2 / Retnal release date 12.09.11 ; The Hangover part II /
Rental release date: 01.03.12]</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>If your library had any of these titles on
order previously, Midwest Tape will modify the order and adjust the pricing
accordingly. If you do not wish to receive rental versions of these titles,
please contact Customer Service at 1.800.875.2785 to cancel your
order.<BR><BR><STRONG>While we recognize this is Warner Home Video’s policy,
feel free to contact us at 1.800.875.2785 or <A
title=mailto:info@midwesttapes.com?subject=Question%2FConcern%20Regarding%20New%20Warner%20Home%20Video%20Policy
href="mailto:info@midwesttapes.com?subject=Question%2FConcern%20Regarding%20New%20Warner%20Home%20Video%20Policy">info@midwesttapes.com</A>
with any questions or concerns regarding this matter.</STRONG><BR><BR>Thank
you,<BR><BR>Midwest Tape<BR></DIV>
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