Two Titles Cancelled and Changed to Blu-ray/DVD Combos

Midwest Tape recently cancelled two titles due to their respective studios dropping the DVD-only versions.

In the first case, Disney, following a trend they exhibited with African Cats, decided to only distribute The Lady & the Tramp as a DVD + Blu-ray combo. Because the DVD-only version of the film is now unavailable, we had to cancel all DVD-only orders.

In the second case, Sony Pictures decided to only distribute Higher Ground as a Blu-ray + DVD combo. And again, we had to cancel the DVD-only version of the film.

These two cases differ in that The Lady & the Tramp is a DVD version that includes a Blu-ray copy of the film, while Higher Ground is a Blu-ray version that includes a DVD copy. We are noting all instances of these combinations and will continue to share any information on this packaging trend.

If you wish to order either of these combo titles, please visit www.midwesttapes.com. As always, please contact Customer Service at 800.875.2785 or info@midwesttapes.com with any questions or concerns.

Blu-ray Combo Packs: Midwest Tape Needs Your Feedback

The Blu-ray Disc™ versions of Gran Torino, Snow White, 17 Again, Hannah Montana: The Movie, and an array of Disney titles all come with a DVD version of the film within their Blu-ray packaging (some for only a limited time).  We understand that these alternative packaging schemes (i.e., Blu-ray “Combo Packs”) can disrupt normal processing and cataloging workflows.  Therefore, we’d love to hear your feedback, particularly to the following two questions:

How do you deal with Blu-ray Combo Packs within your library?

Would you wait to order the Blu-ray version of a title if you knew it would be available later without the additional DVD?

Please include the question(s) you're responding to as well as your contact information in your comment.  Thanks.