The Disney Movie Club Is Ending, and Sony Is Taking Over Movie Physical Media Distribution
The Disney Movie Club kicked off almost 25 years ago, and although the service is coming to an end this summer, participants can look forward to a few cool perks before their subscriptions run out.
In an official update to subscribers, it was confirmed that the service is set to shutter this year. Disney Movie Club members have until May 20 to put in orders, and all accounts will be closed on July 20. Those who haven't met their commitment status have had their accounts marked as fulfilled, so there will be no additional charges to worry about or anything like that. The following message was posted to the club's official social media pages:
"After 23 magical years, it's time to say goodbye. After serving over 10 million valued Club Members, we have made the difficult decision to close the Disney Movie Club. We will miss the opportunity to be part of the lives of so many Disney fans, including you, but we will be forever grateful for the time you've chosen to spend with us. But we're not done yet! In the months to come, we'll be piling on the perks to celebrate you, our loyal Member. Look for amazing offers to help you finish building your collection with movies you love — for memories that are yours to cherish forever."
As of right now, club members can get 60% off of additional titles after purchasing one at the regular price. Further sales are expected to roll out as well before the end of service.
As first reported by The Digital Bits, Sony Pictures Entertainment has inked a deal with Disney to take over the company's physical media business. Going forward, Sony will manufacture, distribute, and market Disney's DVD and Blu-ray releases, as well as other physical media. That means future Disney releases will still be available through physical and digital retailers, it's just that the studio is letting another company handle that side of the business from now on.
Were you ever a subscriber to The Disney Movie Club? Are you a collector of DVDs or Blu-Rays? Hopefully this process will be seamless and the rollout of physical copies will go uninterrupted.
Source: The Digital Bits