I though this is done by distribution company and Creed is under Warner Bros
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Movies Anywhere - New Digital Movie Locker
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I though this is done by distribution company and Creed is under Warner Bros
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Mmm this part can be tricky. For example, Interstellar is WB internationally, but was Paramount in the USA. The movie is not part of MA and is considered a Paramount release.
Ah, so that explains why my copy of the original Thor release didn't come over from iTunes since it was distributed by Paramount.
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iTunes pricing for 4K seems kind of insane? Like this has to be a big deal that movies like Blade Runner which are $30 on Vudu for 4K are only $15 on iTunes for the 4K version?
We like Apple for doing this right? As much as we hate the confusion of iTunes merging HD/4K into one pricing tier from an MA standpoint since it translates weird from other providers at the moment
We like Apple for doing this right? As much as we hate the confusion of iTunes merging HD/4K into one pricing tier from an MA standpoint since it translates weird from other providers at the moment
DoomGyver
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I'm still on the fence about which service to use to redeem this stack of codes I have sitting on my desk. Vudu or iTunes? If they'll all transfer to moviesanwhere what does it matter? Does iTunes offer more extras than other services? I also want to stream these on both iOS and windows 10.
hodayathink
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I still say iTunes for everyone that allows it, and no one has given me a good reason otherwise at this point.
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I believe it has been determined that you should try iTunes first simply because iTunes has the most potential to benefit and the most potential to get messed up...
Otherwise, doing it in Vudu or MA should yield correct transfer of quality to iTunes and Vudu if it is 4K or whatever... I think.
Zeyphersan
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Yes, we like Apple for doing this. Theyre the only ones pushing 4K pricing down
soldierblue
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Since they dont actually get upgraded to 4k on iTunes, I may try upgrading a couple titles to UHD on Vudu
Zeyphersan
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Also for those confused, this is how I understand it should be:
If youre redeeming a regular blu ray code, do it on iTunes because itll be bumped to 4K automatically. It SHOULD transfer to the other services in HD
If youre redeeming a UHD code, check the spreadsheet to see if it redeems on VUDU in 4K, and if it does, redeem it there because it will come over to iTunes in true 4K, not just HD+
I dont redeem any codes so feel free to correct here, but thats what Ive been picking up on the last couple days
If youre redeeming a regular blu ray code, do it on iTunes because itll be bumped to 4K automatically. It SHOULD transfer to the other services in HD
If youre redeeming a UHD code, check the spreadsheet to see if it redeems on VUDU in 4K, and if it does, redeem it there because it will come over to iTunes in true 4K, not just HD+
I dont redeem any codes so feel free to correct here, but thats what Ive been picking up on the last couple days
I used that method to get about sixty of my movies digitize, but I have a few that don't have UPC codes like anymore due to losing the insert on the digibook case or multi-disc releases like Lord of the Rings. Only managed to get Shaun of the Dead from my three pack (with Hot Fuzz and World's End) to read on my laptop bluray drive before it just stopped reading anything right. Odd thing is, the laptop is reading the discs still, as in Window Explorer the bluray drive will show the name of the movie, but when I go to add disc it just takes forever to load the "reading disc" screen and then gets stuck there forever. And if I try taking the disc out after that point Windows get pissed and will constantly give me "insert disc abort, retry, continue" which none of those will work unless I put the disc in again. Which I don't want to do since the first time I did that it gave me the blue screen of death.
Yes a 4K purchase on Google and Vudu will give you 4K everywhere else. A 4K purchase on iTunes will only give you HD everywhere else. A month ago the reason for this was clear as 4K was $10-15 cheaper on iTunes. Looking at Vudu now theyve brought a lot of their prices closer to iTunes.
Im still hesitant to buy 4K from vudu but it could just be being unfamiliar with the service, on top of what do I do when the movie isnt right on my iTunes account. Beyond that I HAVE TO buy HD on Apple just for the shot at a free 4K upgrade if it comes around.
Still I like having options. Disney did upgrade my Guardians Vol 2 code to 4K (it was the UHD Blu-ray code) on Vudu. Holy shit that looks nice. Too bad I dont have an Atmos AVR. Next on my list
Well, the catch is that you can't download iTunes 4K content. It's streaming only so I'm guessing that's how they got that deal. It's still a good get for people who don't care about having an offline copy.
Theres currently no point to having an offline 4K iTunes copy as Apple TV is the only way to play it at full resolution I believe. You still get HDR with your iPad 10.5 and iPhone X downloads.
Macs? 4K and 5K iMacs would surely benefit.
No digital service gives you an offline 4k copy.
That I wasn't aware of.
I just think the library should be labeled correctly. If HD means highest quality available then make it true.
If its not 4K, then it shouldnt be labeled as such.
Clearly the MA ported titles are flagged not to play full res so they should mark them somehow. And also give you a clear option to upgrade.
I realize its still all new though and perhaps being worked out.
Hell yeah we like Apple for doing this.
Ive always hated the digital resolution tiers.
For download though? Yeah its bullshit that they cant stream 4K at all.. but my guess is thats because the only device that can stream 4K, 100% of the install base is at the right version (tvOS 11). Macs need to be on High Sierra for HEVC so I am guessing they wont stream until the High Sierra install base is there.
But certainly iMacs would see berg little benefit from downloads as people arent carrying their iMacs on the road with them.
And yes, the 4K on iTunes not transferring to other retailers in 4K is an annoyance, but iTunes 4K pricing is nuts. Aside from price matching on a selection of the biggest movies and catalog titles from Vudu, most prices are pretty drastically lower. And the thought that when Apollo 13 hits (hopefully this week) that my copy from 2-3 years ago is upgraded for free? Yes please!!
Again, hopefully Apples contracts will be enough leverage for others to follow suit. I have to believe more people total buying digital movies feeling secure in the forward compatibility of their purchase will be more significant than a super tiny group rebuying the same title for the 5th time in 20 years.
It's less about being on the road and more about having consistent quality and instant seeking for me.
peppermints
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So a friend that I had shared Vudu libraries with a while back either went on a spending spree, redeemed a bunch of codes or shared libraries with someone else. Either way as of yesterday there's about 40 more movies in my Vudu library.
I know a lot of them are UV/MA (Wonder Woman, for example) but they're not showing up in any library other than Vudu.
I bought Beetlejuice the other night on Vudu and it instantly showed up on Amazon, GP and MA - still no iTunes tho.
Will Vudu only transfer to MA from one shared library, or is this just a bug with syncing across services.
I know a lot of them are UV/MA (Wonder Woman, for example) but they're not showing up in any library other than Vudu.
I bought Beetlejuice the other night on Vudu and it instantly showed up on Amazon, GP and MA - still no iTunes tho.
Will Vudu only transfer to MA from one shared library, or is this just a bug with syncing across services.
Yes, you can reconnect it.
For Fox UHD, always redeem in iTunes b/c you'll get 4k there but only HD on Vudu.
Nordic4tKnight
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Yep, because Fox doesnt support Dolby Vision yet and Vudu only does Dolby Vision. I hope that changes soon and they support HDR10.
Zeyphersan
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Right, wouldnt that spreadsheet thing reflect that? That Fox movies dont redeem in 4K?
Hmm, I wonder if you put a Fox code into Google Play if it would work.
Nordic4tKnight
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I havent tried that yet but there is a chance it would work since Google does support HDR10, not sure if it would port to iTunes in 4K though.
psychotron
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Im having issues with my iTunes connection. iTunes shows no connection to movies anywhere, but movies anywhere says its connected. If I try to disconnect, it takes me to iTunes, which shows no connection. How the hell do I fix this?
Zeyphersan
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You either wait for MA to fix that because they are aware of it, or if you find the original link you followed to hook them up in the first place in your browsing history and follow it again itll fix it
VUDU is terrible with redeeming 4k codes from 4k movies. Your best bet is to redeem your 4K code by following the directions on the slip it came on. Otherwise, you run the risk of vudu being fucking stupid and only giving you an HDX version.
Of course, if the film has an iTunes version on the slip just redeem that instead as its likely to give you a 4k version with zero hassle.
Of course, if the film has an iTunes version on the slip just redeem that instead as its likely to give you a 4k version with zero hassle.
A lot of people were simply holding onto them for a future day when Vudu would (potentially) allow HDR10 UHD. Just mentioning to jog that thought with the potential to go ahead with iTunes. I suppose some might want to continue to wait if they don't like the Apple ecosystem.
Knuckle Sandwich
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This is pretty rad. No Microsoft fucking sucks though. I have a lot of shit on there. :-/
So now I'm eyeing a huge pile of HD DVD's that I would like to be rid of. I actually still have one of the high end Toshiba players, but it'd be nice to move on. I kept it b/c it upscaled DVD so well, but I've got other devices for that by now.
Problem is, D2D treats HD DVD like DVD, so it's $5 to put them in the library. Hmm.. most are MA but still adds up.
Problem is, D2D treats HD DVD like DVD, so it's $5 to put them in the library. Hmm.. most are MA but still adds up.
Kadin
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Just in case anyone is an idiot like me, I had to accept the import of Disney Movies Anywhere movies into my account on the retailer page to make these show up. I missed this somehow and finally saw it, now everything is 100% synced.
Yeah the only movies I COULD NOT get in HD on iTunes were the first Planet of the Apes and the first Austin Powers (from an ancient UV promo). POTA still went to HD on other services (and still gives me HDR in the SD version in iTunes lol) and Austin Powers is SD on every service.
Dolby Vision > HDR10.
It is linked in the OP of the Digital Code OT.
Bought Lego Batman digital HD on Amazon yesterday since it was $2.50 to buy, and it shows up in Vudu and on the MA site, but not on Google Play. All the movies from my DMA account that were missing on Google Play are somehow showing up on Vudu now too. I guess I must have migrated the account during creation without realizing it?
Nordic4tKnight
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Yes, but Vudu shoots themselves in the foot by not offering HDR10 for people who dont have a Dolby Vision TV. Every other service offers both.
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With Lego Batman, I had to disconnect & reconnect my Amazon account in order for the movie to show up in Google Play. Try that & see me if it works.
did on vudu, got 4k
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Ok so I did that but now just to contact MA and report that Blade Runner is in MA but doesnt port to iTunes.
I see multiple people in this thread have mentioned the same issue.