Why did Disney make direct-to-video?
In my opinion, Disney likely released a lot of its sequels as direct to video because it wanted to create incremental revenue from video sales and rentals from its already popular movie base without having to spend the costs on a huge cinematic release.
When did direct-to-video start?
Blood Cult, a 1985 Slasher Movie, was the first DTV film ever made. Most of National Lampoon’s later films have been released direct-to-video.
Why do some movies go straight to DVD?
Straight to DVD is cheaper and often far easier for the films. Sometimes it is simply more profitable – Distributors and producers realize that by saving on advertising and distribution costs, some films can earn a greater return on their investment.
What is an unreleased movie?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Completed films that were shelved and to date have not been officially released. This is distinct from films in Category:Unfinished films, which is for films that never completed principal photography, and Category:Upcoming films, which is for films currently awaiting release.
What is straight to video mean?
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, TV series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than a theatrical release or television broadcast. Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies.
Do direct to DVD movies make money?
Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies. Some direct-to-video genre films (with a high-profile star) can generate well in excess of $50 million revenue worldwide.
Why was Hippie Hippie Shake not released?
In 2011 Richard Neville agreed that the film – said to feature a full frontal nudity scene with Sienna Miller – was “watchable” but had been shelved by Working Title for financial reasons, telling the Sydney Morning Herald: “Universal Pictures decided to shelve the film and save themselves a lot of tax payments.”