Comcast extending VOD window to two days on Warner, Lionsgate & Disney flicks
by Richard Lawler 
posted Jun 2nd 2009 at 4:34PM
Looks like the studios are finally beginning to loosen their digital distribution grip, now that Warner Bros. and Lionsgate are allowing Comcast to offer extended two day viewing windows this month, with Disney and Summit productions following next month. That coincides with a slew od day and date with the DVD HD VOD postings including He's Just Not That Into You, Gran Torino, Friday the 13th and more. Check the PR for the full list, any ideas how long it is before we see 48 hour replay windows on other cable providers and movie delivery services?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
cypherx @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:45PM
I had this idea about a year ago. A Comcast higher up rep from York PA called me back and really loved the extended rental idea. She sent me 5 free VOD coupons in the mail for my feedback. I'm glad theres finally some leway here.
With Blockbuster or Netflix you can keep the movie as long as you want. With traditional store rentals you keep the movie for sometimes up to a week. Makes sense for Cable to extend their rental time. They are competing so might as well get on the same playing field.
Mari @ Jun 3rd 2009 4:34PM
Apparently Comcast has new same-day-as-DVD-release movies out every Tuesday:
http://connectedhome2go.com/2009/06/02/new-movie-tuesday-on-vod