Yes it is a long headline, but I stand by it. TechCrunch brings us news on a possible deal that will keep new releases from Redbox, and more importantly Netflix for at least 30 days. So in a nutshell, any new movies released on DVD will not be made available to these outlets until 30 days after they are released to everyone else. Hmmm, so the big question becomes why? Well it seems a few movie studios (Warner Bros, Universal, and Fox), are pushing this deal as a way to curb movie piracy. Although the deal is not quite set with Netflix, it is supposedly still in negotiations. It seems Redbox is already in a lawsuit with Fox over this deal.

So going back to my headline, what is Blockbusters role in all this madness. Well they are obviously on the wrong side of the road and pushing for the idea. Why? Well it will allow their brick and mortar stores, yes if you can still find one, to survive with an edge over their competition. They will have access to the new releases from day one. Talk about a bunch of bullshit. Blockbuster is the old guard doing what they can to survive, and most of the time this can be done admirably. They had the opportunity to compete fairly back in their prime, but greed has left them to rely solely on the studios to save their sorry ass.

In truth what will happen if this deal goes through? It will probably make piracy more rampant. How many people will flock to Blockbuster, since the competition will not have the newest releases? I am sure some will, but I really believe most will simply download it from the glorious ease of the personal pc. To read more, check out TechCrunch. Personally, should the deal actually go through, I will wait the 30 days for my release from Netflix. I have been a member for many, many years, and will willingly make a point to show where my support is. Blockbuster can simply die, and the studios can kiss my rump.