Why I Don’t Mind Buying Bootleg Blu-rays ! ( where needed )
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- čas přidán 11. 04. 2023
- So Jeff at ‘ Films at home ‘ put out a great video - which would inevitably cause debate.
See the video here -
• Why I Don’t Buy Bootle...
Obviously support his channel if your aren’t.
But here I am to counter this argument.
This video isn’t intended to cause argument or decision. It’s a point of view on the subject. And my opinion and feelings
@JeffRauseo - Zábava
Hey AJ - I appreciate a constructive response video! You make good points here. And I wish I could elaborate further in my video than in the 10 minutes I put together. But I see both sides. 100%.
And I want to say a huge THANK YOU for making a constructive counter argument video that doesn’t just bash someone else’s opinion. It’s a rare thing to find on the Internet. Well done sir!
👍👍 Never would I just bash another’s opinion. There is far to much of that going on and it’s bloody silly. Why can’t 2 people respectfully disagree on opinions without it turning into something nasty.
This happens all
To often with film opinion - you like something , I don’t - therefore I want to Smash your face in for it 🤷♂️. I just don’t get it.
If I like a film and you don’t. Or vice versa. I’m more than happy to explore the reasoning s why. Makes for good conversation.
Anyway. Thank For the response. Love your channel and what you do. And I appreciate that you did a video that inspired me to counter argue. 🫡
@@ajsmovieplace nah anyone that supports streaming at all...I wanna smash their faces in....ok maybe just virtually because in the end, renters are test rats which are a necessary cash flow.
@@ajsmovieplaceor them telling you you should watch a film or like a film you don't like nor have any interest in just because they like it a friend of mine said he couldn't get into Star Wars not his thing at all I just said fair enough to each their own
@@markpugh6808 absolutely 👍
Great video and arguments made here. As collectors it feels as though our backs are against the wall when it comes to some of these movies and TV shows not getting physical releases. Old and new shows that could be lost forever is we're solely reliant on streaming. It's scary times for movie and home media lovers and desparate times may sometimes call for desparate measures. Definitely a tricky topic with a variety of angles to view it from. Thanks for sharing yours.
And I thank you for watching and commenting.
I am subbed to you and watch your stuff 👌
I'm a starter collector and I gotta say, one of the main reasons I get bootleg DVDs and Blu-Rays is mainly the price of things. I live in Brazil, a place where the accessibility to culture is almost considered luxury because of low salaries and high cost of everything, so piracy is usually the way to go with most things here.
And yeah most will say "well then why not just torrent it?" But where's the fun in that? I wanna start a collection because I think it's fun, and if getting bootleg DVDs and Blu-Rays is the only reasonable way to do it without having to sell a kidney then I'll do it
I can’t fault you for having to take that route
I've always like you argued with the case of companies like CEX,Magpie etc that when you buy a second hand film that money is not going into the hands of the film company anyway,same argument with Charity Shops.Enjoyed Video,totally agreed with your comments.
Thank you Brian. It’s an interesting perspective on things isn’t it ? But it’s ‘legal ‘. With the same outcome 🤷♂️
I 100% agree. The only reason I'd buy bootlegs for movies that haven't gotten a Blu-ray upgrade like tenacious D and the pick of destiny, bicentennial man and more
👍👍.
I’m sure there is a title that would tempt all
If you find a Blu Ray for POD lemme know! I love Tenacious D
Some of the bootlegs out there are put together out of a love for the movie, and a frustration over a lack of physicality. I personally feel like there are exceptions where bootlegs are absolutely fine. It's hard to take absolutes on a stance, but with the terrible re-releases with regrades, new sound channels, and upscaling are so frustrating. It's always overmarketed as the new thing. Then every sucker preorders it, and they're very disappointed a lot of the time.
💯 % agree with all you’ve said here.
Yeah most of the bootlegs come from within the community. That shows the passion and love. And tells you what people want
Well with the news that Disney is discontinuing all Blu Ray releases in my home country of Australia, I fear it won't be long before the rest of the world follows suit. If the big studios are not going to provide physical releases at all, I'll more than happily turn towards the bootlegs. Plain and simple.
100 %.
Yeah I think Australia will be just that first domino to fall
So I'm a massive fan of helping support movies industry and was against bootlegs but over time I'm warming to the idea of getting some to fill in voids where an older movie/series wasn't released
Gargoyles 🤷♂️.
I wouldn’t mind. But when a series is released. Then stopped. And your left without the rest. A kick in the teeth.
7 seasons of Homeland. No 8
Series 1 - 5 of Agents of Shield. No 6 or 7
Marvel Netflix. Nothing after season 1 of Iron Fist.
That kind of practice is disgusting and makes a mockery of you ever buying the others
@@ajsmovieplace yes I've been coming across older series I want to go back and watch but surprise never released like jake 2.0 or some animated stuff
@@ajsmovieplace 6 and 7 of AOS got a Japanese bluray release. It cost a ton but man does it look great!
I know they did. 👍👍👍.
Good to hear they look good.
One day maybe 🤔👍
Thing is I pay for Disney+ and I want a complete physical Star wars collection. So if I can get really good copies of content I pay to watch that may never get a realise I will.
If they did ever get released I would buy the real release anyway
My Point of view on this debate is, if I'm paying £9.99 per month for streaming and I want a physical copy I should be able to own a physical copy, if the company don't release a physical copy then me sourcing my own is my own business, I've still paid to view it originally.
I agree with the moral arguement, if studios cared, they'd release for fans, they'd have the customers back but forcing £9.99 to watch a show is not moral on their side.
I won't buy digital as if I lose access or cancel my subscription I lose access to that purchase. They don't allow you to keep it. Apple used to but I'm not sure if they still do.
I totally agree. Disney plus I’ve paid for from day one. And watch the stuff I want to watch when it airs. Then if I wish to source a ‘physical copy’ it affects them in no way at all
I only rent on Digital I never buy the film
@@markpugh6808 👍👍👍
Have to say I’ve never bought or considered getting bootleg discs for film and television. However, I have in the past bought some bootleg discs for obscure motorsport races and Formula 1 documentaries that have never been repeated on television.
That’s makes sense! If something you really want
Hi AJ,
I’ve subbed to Films at Home for a while now & he supplies great info & content, I understand people’s reasons why they won’t buy bootlegs.
And I feel the same, that if a official release comes out then I’ll get rid of my bootleg, for some movies & tv series if there’s no release out there then I’ll go down the bootleg route, as for digital not for me, I want to own the movie that I’ve purchased, a copy of.
Agreed buying digital hurts physical media that’s why I won’t buy it, they’ll always be options I’m sure, I use to get a few Stinky Tuna copies & they supplied many great unreleased movies & shows.
Long live physical media !!!
Jeff’s channel is great and informative.
But it’s just interesting to debate this stuff.
It’s fun.
For me a bootleg is the lesser of 2 evils between owning - having on the shelf and not. And if I can’t have a genuine release. Then I have to fill that void with something rather than nothing.
I am 100%physical and can never see myself parting money for something with zero tangibility. If the physical media market shut up shop tomorrow. I’d end up with a lot of money in my bank account 😂
I think you make great arguments. I have to agree with you. Especially with franchises and tv series like you mention. They don’t let you complete the collection, so you make it possible.
They knew this would happen.
Especially Disney - they give us and interconnected film series with a huge fan base. The start releasing TV series that share some of the Interconectivity but don’t give a toss when it comes to the physical media collection - who they know will then turn this way. It was expected and anticipated. It’s all part of the journey of attempting to ween the consumer away from the physical to the digital. This is how I see it.
But I fork out money for seasons 1 - 5 of Agents of Shield for 6&7 to never come. I pay for all the marvel Netflix shows ( that again share connectivity ) Only for them to release nothing from defenders and onwards. What is the obsessed collector supposed to do 🤷♂️. This is a Monster ( probably a bit dramatic a term ) that they themselves have created. But they know this will only be for a limited time.
I mean between illegal downloading and Bootleg blue ray. I’m sure the bootleg makes up about 0.00001% of those combined ‘trades’.
@@ajsmovieplace I love your passion on all of this. And also importantly, I’m glad you’ve found a way to complete your collections as new films and shows come out.
If it was a show that I really liked, and it didn't get a full release on home video I'll source the rest of the show, but if down the line it does eventually get completed on home video, I'll buy the official release as well so I don't feel so guilty about sourcing the rest of the show from somewhere else.
100%
I agree , I have gotten Barbarian, Prey and Influencer boots and will any other I want IF THEY REFUSE to release an official Bluray, if they do I will buy it, if they don't I will still have it. I will not be forced to perpetually rent anything. Their refusal may work on some but will not work on most collectors and serious film buffs. We see through their game.
Absolutely 👍
Same, I just got really good copies of the Apple+ show Silo & the Netflix live action of One Piece. Two gems stuck on streaming services with no physical options.
It has to be done
Great video AJ some top points there at the end of the day it's all about preservation of media, servers will close and licensing deals will end and some films will disappear. Least with those releases you have them there as a backup. But I do think Disney tune will change as they seem to be trouble in the house of mouse, but it may be too little to late
Thanks Pete. I hope they do course correct. And if they do. I will replace what I have.
It does annoy me I have to resort to bootleg. But annoys me more if I didn’t have it 🤷♂️
Totally agree, Hard Boiled for me is a prime example. That came out physical, i have DVD, and Bluray, but the studio showed it no love. So i opted for the Bootleg HKR which was superior and showed the love it deserves. Same goes for A Night Comes for Us. If they release a physical copy, ill replace my bootleg with the genuine release.
It’s sad really isn’t it that in some cases we have to resort to this because it’s a far superior transfer ! 🤷♂️.
If you're 3d fan, bootleg bluray is really your only option. I love to have the studio copy but it's just not feasible most of the time. Guardians galaxy 3 3d only see it available bootlegged.
I have a few bootleg films. I got Moonknight the series, and I also got the Stallone film Samaritan. Both I have for DVD. One of the reasons I hesitate purchasing bootleg movies is because I'm thinking they'll release these films on DVD and Blu Ray eventually. However, if you know something will never receive a proper release, then sure, get the bootlegs.
If I do have a bootleg of something. That I believe wasn’t getting a release but then does. The bootleg is replaced in every instance
Who remembers going to Conventions and seeing the most famous Bootleg video/ dvd's of them all (Star Wars the Holiday Special and Fantastic Four 1994 movie)?
Those were the 2 bootleg Holy Grails weren’t they. 😂. I do have a fantastic four bootleg Blu-ray now. But I think I can live without the Star Wars Holiday special 🤣👍
@@ajsmovieplace hehe, you actually don't even need to buy them on Disc, they got them both on youtube, in pretty good quality, that Star Wars Holidays Special is pretty cringe, never watch it the whole thing, The Fantastic Four movie on the other hand is a pretty decent movie know what I mean.
FF - is very faithful to its source material. I’ll give it that.
Holiday special. Once was enough 😂. The only decent part was the animated introduction to Boba Fett
@@ajsmovieplace For sure, hehe. Another must have Bootleg copy is the Despecialized Editions of the Original Star Wars trilogy, their awesome, I only watch them now and not the Special George Lucas editions that he keeps changing even to this day.
I'm not a fan of bootleg's, except for the times when there are things on digital and not physical that I really want for my collection. If there is a physical copy put out by studios, I'll buy that and not the bootleg. And like you, If something comes out I'll replace my boots. There are so many things I love that I can't add to my collection and want to, but can't because the studios are holding them hostage.
Totally agree.
I have no interest in bootleg titles that have an original release. Only that stuff I can’t get originally on my desired format
100% agree with you I've bought Prey on bootleg but if 20th Century Fox put it on blu ray on a original release I would support and buy. If I want a favourite film or show and it not been released then I have no choice but to buy bootleg.
Totally.
We’re being forced down that road as collectors
@@ajsmovieplace Hi are disney in a deal to Release they shows on dvd/blu ray
@@Ilikemc_donalds there are murmurings that they may well go down this route. I’m hoping so. As I’d love to get the marvel / SW stuff on genuine releases
@@ajsmovieplace Hi AJ's I hope as well they will Release the mandalorian/ ANDOR /the book of boba fett on dvd/blu ray
Time will tell
I don't own many bootlegs and have in fact never bought any, the ones I have were gifted to me. Everyones points are valid in this discussion so there's no definitive answer. Its been going on for years and will continue for years to come, just like the illegal streaming services that exist instead of subscribing to the official ones. People want free stuff and collectors want complete collections. As for digital/streaming i'm not a fan of that simply because of quality, its just not as good and probably will never be in my lifetime. I do own a few digital downloads from when iTunes began and because I downloaded the files I still have them as originally presented despite them now removed from iTunes, so keeping digital can be done but of course 'buying' movies digitally is now pretty much gone. To sum up bootlegs are not legal but its your choice to do it or not, there is no definitive answer.
Can’t argue with a word you’ve said here 🫡.
This is especially the case if you're an anime fan. So many good shows and movies are locked behind a streaming service but I want to have it in psychical. Evangalion 4.0, Deviman Crybaby, and My Dress Up Darling are all great shows and movies but they don't have a physical media release, at least not in the states. So what else are we supposed to resort to. I would buy a physical copy of any of this stuff if they release it but until then bootleg it is.
They know they’ve forced us down that rabbit hole. But tbh. It’s probably such a small amount of people - that they don’t care and they’ll ride it out.
I've definitely considered getting bootlegs or "customs" for certain things that either don't have official Blu Ray releases or just have more content than official releases. For example, I'm a massive wrestling fan and WWE does the absolute bare minimum with their Blu Ray releases (AEW doesn't release Blu Rays at all). Bootleggers actually give you way more content than what WWE provides on their official Blu Rays
Makes sense 👍.
I’ve never considered from the perspective of sports stuff or that. I wonder how big that bootleg market is 🤔
@@ajsmovieplace I wouldn't know. For some independent promotions, bootlegging would probably be your only option. I don't think I've seen bootleg Blu Rays of other sports though
I thought every WWE PPV was released on Blu ray?
What I don't like about bootlegs is this I go to work turn my cash to pay my bills. And then there's someone else sat on his ass making bootlegs. Someone owns the rights to the movies and he's making money off something that he never ever put money to. I guess I've got morals and I can't change that
That’s a good point.
So what about individuals that download for themselves and print their own copies to have ?
What’s your thoughts on those folk ?
@@ajsmovieplace that's ok because they're not making a profit. I'm just against the people that are making a profit it's like they've stole someone's work and now they are profiting from it
Ok I see what your saying. That is fair enough.
But they only exist because there is a market for it. A market that has been re-ignited by the fact that companies are stopping physical media. And it’s hard to ask folk to go ‘cold turkey ‘.
Especially when what isn’t released essentially falls into a chapter in a bigger narrative ( marvel / Star Wars stuff )
I support Original Psyscal media I'm will still getting films on physical media it's not stopping for me yes I don't have the time to watch all but I just a huge fan of psyscal media, same if the picture quality is fantastic then it's not an issue it's just streaming has destroyed the psyscal media, but I sometimes do download a film on website and see that film if not available like I say it is what it is time's has changed I see a film if I like it then I now have that person to put the film's on a USB drive Original picture quality is fantastic I seen three Bollywood films on my USB drive I will give my reviews for these films so yeah 👍
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@@ajsmovieplace 👍👍👍👍
Haha I love the thumbnail. It seems like this topic has caused quite the stir. Some great points being made.
All
Made with love. No malice meant. Just the opposing opinion
i actually want to share my own opinion on bootlegs
as long as a legal copy of whatever the bootleg is
are easy to obtain
i.e. in active production
then bootlegs are bad
but bootlegs for anything that either
A. no longer are easy to obtain
i.e. no longer in production
or
B. never had a physical release in the first place
bootlegs are fine
Totally agree ☝️
I won't be supporting Digital purchases. Also if they are stopping the 3d version of films and there is a way to get hold of them then that interests me. Again if an official release comes along then of course I would pick it up but can't see that happening. Great video discussion 👍
Thank you for pointing it out to me a soon as you did.
I had been toying with another bootleg discussion vid.
This just forced it along 👍
@@ajsmovieplace no problem, your points are valid 👍
@@MattVs_Movies …. But Morally Corrupt 😂
@@ajsmovieplace 😂
Boys?!? You're not fans of Digital movies?!? 😢 I love a digital copy, love watching a film on my phone or tablet, like when travelling and stuff. Can also buy films digitally, particularly old films that are out of print, and have them in HD, and most of the time digitals are either free with the physical copy or pretty cheap to buy.
The studios that dont put out physical media were never gonna get our money anyway. So I don't see the difference.
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when japan only releases legend of the galatic heroes blu ray as an 800$ collectors edition with no affordable standard edition.. the 150 blu ray looks mighty tempting
That’s a crazy asking price isn’t it
@@ajsmovieplace Sentai would've released an affordable version but japans stipulation for western release was the 800$ collectors edition so sentai's hands were pretty much tied.. the blu ray bootleg while still costly looks and plays amazing
This is the only way to get certain movies and TV so until these companies want to release this stuff on physical media then this is the only option and I plan on getting a few things soon. I can't afford all these streaming services and I want to have certain things like Obi-Wan!
Yep I totally agree with your stance.
The companies are forcing our hands
I've sourced a ton of the Toku shows from HK because the market for that stuff isn't as big here, but I've gone out of my way to buy the official releases when they have come out, so more Toku shows can get an offical release at some point.
Oh man, bless you for mentioning Togo. Loved that film so much. It burns my soul thinking it'll never get a physical reelease. Those blizzard scenes look horrendous on stream. It's a pixelated nightmare. Shame on Disney for keeeping these productions in second ratee quality.
I totally agree. I done a video a while back naming 10 films that needed physical releases and Togo was one of those.
It was a wonderful film and it’s a shame to think it’s buried away somewhere in the never realms of Disney plus.
The problem is that unless the bootleggers have access to internal Disney/Netflix/whatever servers, the bootlegs are never going to be any better than whatever the best stream is, because that's where they're sourcing them from the stream...
I agree with you too AJ getting bootlegs is a good way to view a movie if you haven't seen it yet and maybe buy the original Copy later on if there is one coming out if you like the tv show or movie. I have a lot of bootlegs as well. I don't think you'll have to worry about physical media going it's always available somewhere in the world you just have to know where to find it. I like Films at home he has a good channel to
He is a great channel. This isn’t an attack on him. Just a different perspective inspired by him 👍
I bought the bootleg Blu-ray of the Tom Hanks film Greyhound, it hasn't had an official release as yet, It's brilliant picture quality, you would swear it was 4k, I'm more than happy with it, the sound is great too, it only cost me ten pounds, the downside was it took five weeks to arrive but.
That’s one that I have and yep it’s a great pic.
5 weeks is a tad excessive I will say.
@@ajsmovieplace Because I'm in Northern Ireland might have something to do with it because of customs or the protocol, i can't even order plants from England because of it, they won't deliver here, Amazon won't deliver blurays from the USA either because of it.
Oh wow really.
I have sent stuff to a fellow CZcamsr who’s on NI. And yeah always seems to take time to get there.
Didn’t realise you couldn’t order from Amazon though
I receive many requests from viewers to create and sell my versions of The Terminator, Aliens, and Predator on physical discs in 4K HDR. I've been trying for some time to go through official channels to remaster the films in 4K HDR/Dolby Vision. So far, no doors have opened for me. What's holding me back from making bootlegs is the fear of getting caught. Otherwise, I would have already done it.
It does amaze me how Brazen some are with it now.
More and more even popping up on eBay recently.
i like the convenience of digital but i like the ownership of physical more
so i made myself a media server so i can have both
That makes perfect sense.
Taking your own collection and creating - 👌👍
@@ajsmovieplace
I know right
@@ajsmovieplace
It’s also handy when dealing with crappy case design that could break the disc like the doctor who new who box set
@@themathgod9567 😉👌
Sometimes its the only way to get certain series on DVD or blueray. Not a 4k fan due to the fact its hard for me to watch due to eye issues. But I'm a fan of animation, especially Disney afternoon series and older sat am shows. Many I loved watching do not have complete series release or have only did one DVD release and not another for the rest of the seasons. Also some movies don't have DVD release or only had vhs or laser disk release (or CED/beta only).
I myself have encountered that issue with animated series from back in the day and TV shows.
And yep it can be very frustrating and have to rely on bootleg for them and to fill those gaps
This thumb brought me here 🔥
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I'm with you AJ on your stance. Being in Australia I sub to Disney+ and previously supported their titles through JB HiFi. Since the canning we know that the physical media collectors will be left in the cold in favour of streaming and digital purchases. This has opened up the bootleg discussion which shouldn't really be a thing if they made the titles available. Importing from the US is wickedly expensive here. Prey for example will be around $80. A far cry from the $30 we're used to. I hope and pray WB and the rest don't follow suite. Bootlegs aren't perfect but serve that tactile experience we love. Turn this ship around Disney!
I do feel for you guys down under.
And your right. The Bootleg discussion shouldn’t be a thing at all. I never thought I’d be forced back that way to fill gaps in. But I’m there.
Disney Pulling out of Australia is one of many dominoes that will fall as time passes I’m sure.
I’ve not yet seen any talk about prey or the marvel stuff having releases outside of the US (yet ). And I certainly don’t want to be importing all that stuff at an over inflated cost.
And let's just say we all did this then places like HMV Wood shut down and all these people will be on the dole. And then us collectors would miss HMV
For the most part. I’m
Referencing titles that don’t get a release these days.
Primarily stuff like Disney Star Wars / Marvel etc.
HMV has far more to worry about With the decline of physical media than some bootlegs. The physical media within store has shrunk so much. Their dvd / Blu-ray / 4K sales in store and online are now minimal. This isn’t Bootleg. This is streaming services.
Do you support streaming services ? As I could argue the same as you - that people supporting that - and not physical are making HMV close their doors and put people on the dole ?
Have you considered that ?
Disney not putting any of their stuff to physical media IS driving the bootleg ‘revival’. In these cases collectors don’t have a choice do they ?
I pay for Disney. And have no qualms about having a Bootleg of their stuff sat upon my shelf
@@ajsmovieplace I feel that these streaming services are a business they pay the tax and they pay into it by buying the rights to show these movies. Where are these that make bootlegs don't put anything into it they just take. The stealing someone else's art form to make money for themselves
I get that. But that’s a different argument all together.
Streaming service and no physical release to follow is helping with and actively causing the decline of physical media having a knock on effect with stores and removing their trade and Jobs !
I’m
Countering your argument about HMV here
I feel the same with bootleg and overseas gray market region-free DVDs. At the very least...
One could rip the discs into digital mp4 files for preservation or on your phone or other portable device.
Totally.
AJ back in the day I used to goto the cinema 3 or 4 times a week now I don't go at all. It doesn't mean I don't support the idea of cinema always existing.. As for digital I have chilli and some films on there that I can't get or want on physical. It's OK. Bootleg is not a choice because I'm too busy getting or trying to afford the actual releases.... Though a couple of films I'm desperate for on blu ray
The abyss
True lies.
Eraser
Face off uncut
Yes I know I'm sourcing some of these over seas releases. The abyss and true lies I've given up on it. ❤Films at home is awesome... 🎉
He does have a great channel.
I just wanted to express the opposing viewpoint.
No malice intended. I just think the other side of that coin needed exploring.
I’m not holding my breath for the Abyss. Considering media is dying and on the decline. Seems a tad late in the day to bring it out now.
But you never know do you 🤷♂️
@@ajsmovieplace he's got it on the back burner after the blue aliens considering there's another 3 sequels coming you are right. The abyss remains on dvd. Sad🥺❤️
@@Paulaston77 that is sad I know.
I do have a bootleg Blu-ray of abyss. Honestly it looks fantastic. Not sure if it’s source. But I’ve seen worse 4K titles
I agree especially for star wars and marvel I hate having a gaint hole in my collection cause Disney cant release series on blu ray or DVD
Frustrating isn’t it
Well I just popped over to his channel and watched two videos, both of which he received physical media for free to review, so technically he isn’t supporting the movie industry. I fully support getting a bootleg if the film or show isn’t available on physical copy, it’s up to the studios to look after their customer and if they deny you access to a disc then by all means source it for yourself, I’m surprised Disney hasn’t released all their content on Blu-ray, they are quick to release a dozen versions of Star Wars movies or Marvel films, with different slipcovers of Steelbook versions…….their loss AJ, take care mate👍😃👍
Very well said Alan and spot on completely. I'll never buy digital again after purchasing rocky 4 directors cut months back and summer of 84 before it was available on Blu ray in Germany and I still think to myself what was I thinking when I could had source a bootleg and repurchased when an official release came out which there was no sign of back then.
I've had bootlegs since back in VHS days when movies weren't available, mainly horror and not that it's my preference at all but I want the movie in my possession and not have to constantly payout for streaming platforms.
I won't watch a video telling me what I should and shouldn't do either with my money, I'm a movie fan and a collector and work bloody hard for it and I much rather prefer to listen to AJ give a level headed realistic view like in this video.
I’ll be honest. If I were a big channel. Making money as Jeff would. And also received stuff from the studios. I’m sure I wouldn’t advocate the bootleg side of things either 😂👍
It's the fact they are trying to stop the processing of blu ray players..... Samsung have stopped making them all together...... All of our collections are invalid😢?
it just isn't funny anymore. ❤
@@Paulaston77 I know.
When I know it’s getting to the point players are no longer available. I will buy a couple of back up ones
@@Paulaston77 there's still lg, Panasonic and Sony producing 4k players as well as game consoles, the variety is less for sure. I'm going to purchase a new 4k region free player soon myself. Our movie collections are ours to keep and it is currently our gift to ensure we always have the ability to play the discs so any concern just a a reserve of players, I currently have four set up in the house and as I say a fifth to follow.
The music streaming another that drives me up a wall, many streaming services like Pandora, music choice, spotify change versions on the service, and to get the ones you like a CD or physical media like tape or lp is the only way to get it.
I have honestly never considered that about music and streaming. 🤔.
I appreciate the comment and opening my eyes to that ☝️
I love American Horror Story, I know I can buy the official dvds but first threyre all not available nowadays and second they dont have other language but english, I like the idea o having spanish too and only the bootleg had and way cheaper 😭😭 I pay for disney plus so i dont feel like im stealing haha
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As far as I'm concerned recording a film or series on a dvd or blu Ray from streaming is the same as recording something of the bbc on to a vhs tape to watch again. I do not sell anything it is strictly for me. Of course I could watch them through streaming (I subscribe to all the main ones) but I love to have a copy on my shelf. I have multiple copies of movies from vhs to 4k, and if companies make their content available to purchase physically I will buy them. It is the same with gaming and emulation, if Konami would release snatcher for modern consoles I would not have to emulate the game. We all know that eventually streaming will be all that is available, and the modern trend of editing content for sensitive modern audience will get worse and I want my collection to be a record of media through the ages for my son to enjoy.
Good points 👍
I’ve never considered the gaming side of it.
As I’m not a gamer in any way shape or form I have no idea how big the bootleg industry is with that.
I can imagine it to be far worse than film now
Ive just replaced my bootleg of rocky 4 directors cut with the official 4k
I’ve done the same. But the video I’m holding over for when I’m away for a week.
In IOW
I remember buying the copy VHS tapes down the market, they were awful 😅
Couldn't give a toss about the companies, I would buy the bootleg and I wouldn't even replace them with the official release and you have got more chance of bumping into Elvis then me buying digital 😅
I remember the old markets and the dodgy VHS tapes 😂😂. The good old days
@@ajsmovieplace Yep, where the film was so dark you could have been watching anything 😅
Yeah I remember having a pirate of Batman ‘89 when it came out 😂😂. Couldn’t see a thing
What's even more frustrating is when some installments of a franchise get stuck on DVDs and never made the jump to Blu-Rays. And the DVDs that were released are plagued with visual and audio issues. IMHO, the biggest offender of this is the Dragon Ball franchise. Both the original DB & GT never got HD releases in either US, UK, or Australia. Not to mention the higher quality Japanese audio for all three original anime shows being leaked online for the fans to enjoy. Neither Crunchyroll, Toei or Shueisha are keen on re-printing the Dragon Boxes with the added Japanese Broadcast Audio. So, that's where bootlegs really come in handy.
That’s a great point.
I’m
Not really into Anime. So that side of it would completely pass me by.
I do agree with his honest word's bootleg are bad I support his honest word's it is what it is I don't mind bootlegs if it's not not available on physical media I'm love and support Original version films are best always it's good way to talking about this situation AJ mate like I say it is what it is I always support Original Psyscal media, everyone has different opinions on it I don't mind still if the film available on disk or not I found the guy how will putting latest film's on USB drive so I have this way to get films I can enjoy to watch on my TV , Disney plus or streaming I don't do myself I also want a film on physical media for life AJ mate for me always,
Thanks AK 👍👍👍
@@ajsmovieplace 👍👍👍
Common law needs to be passed stating that after a period of time with out the continuous release of a version for sale in the country in question , the studio and copyright owner voluntarily forfeit the right to sue over bootlegs. So EG as you said no season 8 of homeland , Claire Danes decides no one needs a set to finish it , by all means it should be free game . She knows that would make money , this is not theft , its IP legal bullshit and control. Simply to squeeze you for comcast style monthly rates to watch an incomplete database , which as Netflix proves won’t permanently retain content at all. Imagine a world where Star Wars is pulled and no one can see it. Sod off.
Totally.
Awesome - this video led me to your channel. I won’t buy digital copies either. Waste of money to me. I love your passion about this issue. You make excellent, valid points. Plus, your thumbnail parady/homage - love it!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. My thumbnail parody wasn’t done with any malicious intent or anything. Films at home is a great insightful channel. I just felt I could give a good argument for the existence and sourcing of bootleg titles for those not released.
I have no love for digital or streaming. I like something tangible and in my hand.
You expressed that well and I totally understand. We should be able to give opposing views without despising each other. I really thought the thumbnail was a classy touch (I hope that reads better!). Lol. I actually looked up an online bootleg out of curiosity and the prices were high!!! I need to find the guy that sets up outside the bank…
Thank you.
Yeah I’ve seen some high prices. Just keep and eye around. Normally when you find someone whether it be eBay. FB marketplace. They are happy to do it privately with you.
The guys I use ( there are 2 ) but they only do it within the UK - are from within the physical media collecting community.
You are breaking the law AJ and it's a disgrace. I have contacted the relevant authorities and they are on route as I type.
I expect you to be sharing a cell with Gary Glitter very soon 😂😂
Honest Guv. Wasn’t me !
@@ajsmovieplace 😅
I don't understand Disney when it's comes to physical especially star wars. Star wars fans buy everything physical.
Absolutley. But for them it’s about driving people to Disney +. Nothing more.
Considering Mando will likely never get a physical release I don't begrudge you esp. since digital releases can get pulled so if you do buy a digital release make a physical backup. I mean let us not forget the Sony Studio Canal debacle in Austria where digital PURCHASES got yanked. Until they fix this crap digital will never take off even though I despise digital copies since they are inferior to their physical counterparts in quality.
Sony has tried pushing digital Anime prices by having the physicals being artificially high and I say no still.
100%
If there isn't a legit release then we all have to resort to buying bootlegs eventually. I'm not all about them but I had to buy all of the Star Wars Disney shows on bootlegs. Glad to have those now and they came with perfect looking artwork sleeves.
Totally. As I say. It’s the lesser of 2 evils. It annoys me I had to resort to bootleg. But annoys me more then not being released
Prey is coming out on Physical Media soon, 4k bluray.
Yes I know.great news.
I agree with you, especially 'offensive' is when you buy seasons year after year, and then they just stop releasing it. Besides Homeland you mentioned, same happened to the last season of Strike Back. Earlier 'they' ditched Ray Donovan after season 3, as well as The Strain. That one, btw, started with a whole 'head' bust collectable, then simple Season 2, Season 3 only in some European countries, and S4 just on DVD. I'm not buying something in worse quality, than it aired or streamed (although I do buy some BD series that have 2160p UHD streaming copies).
Now I'm afraid they won't finish Blacklist, as S10 is airing, and last release on BD was season 8. I know it's probably due to low sales, 60+% of home media market is still DVDs, and I don't mind buying and watching them for older shows, but not new ones.
Marvel's SHIELD had these great digipacks, and last two seasons are only out in Japan, so I imported them for about $80 each, thanks to weaker yen, as usually their releases cost 100+. Same with a Boxset of "24", they got all seasons out in Japan from Fox before Evil Disney 'consumed' them, so now I'm even more sure of my $350 purchase.
But I haven't resorted to buying bootlegs yet. I don't pay for digital copies either, not even a single streaming service, I just download pirate rips, 1080p up to UHD with 10 bit color (no HDR for me, just hate how it looks), and keep them on external portable HDDs. Got over 80 of them (320-500gb mostly, only last 20 are 1-2tb) accumulated in 20 years, and they're part of my physical collection, mostly because of such TV series.
I do go further in 'stealing', and download most movies I become interested in, but I buy those I liked, and just keep the rest I didn't hate on HDD. I believe I wouldn't have bought those anyway, so I'm not really stealing, and actually buy a lot more due to downloading first. Kind of like quality control and assurance. You wouldn't usually buy food or clothes you haven't tried, same with movies for me. 😁
Totally. The Agents of Shield one is a bone of contention for me.
I did get seasons 6&7 on bootleg as wasn’t going to pay those prices from Japan.
Then you have the Marvel Netflix stuff.
I didn’t realise season 9 of blacklist didn’t come. You follow and collect then get shafted. It’s out of order. I get sales may not warrant a release. But from my perspective I don’t care. I expect that season to be fulfilled.
@@ajsmovieplace I was always interested if pirates get access somehow to factory replicators, or if all bootlegs are on BD-Rs?
Forgot to mention that US Amazon is selling a 'manufactured on demand' second season of Jeremiah for years now, but recently its price is hovering around $51-56.
I think there was an Australian release, which should be on factory DVDs, not DVD-Rs.
Risked buying one as movie is netflix only came and was surprised if movie plays ok ill probably risk again.
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Cex point doesn't hold up as the studio had hot its cut from the 1st purchase
That’s correct. That they did.
But rather than me pay full price on release day. I wait to see a second hand copy in CEX. I buy that. Sometimes on release week. ( £5 cheaper say ). They don’t see me buying it.
Whether I bought that in CEX or Bought a Bootleg. The outcome to the studio from me is the same. So it does indeed hold some weight.
Cex sell re printed covers are they not breaching copyright rules here, I'm sure they have sold bootlegs without knowing as quality control is lacking in some of those stores !
@@MattVs_Movies
I’m
I sure of the legal
Implications. It may be that - because it is simply a replacement of something that did exist it maybe a loophole through. Who knows. I’m just thinking out loud. 🤷♂️
But. If I buy a Bootleg and lend said Bootleg to 100 people - is that wrong ?
If I buy an original release and then lend to 100 people where is the difference beyond 1 additional sale !
@@ajsmovieplaceMost people aren't even interested in a physical disc anymore and would rather stream, legally or illegally personal choice at the end of day. But digital copies of the films does impact the physical side without question!
@@MattVs_Movies of course it does and has.
When you combine the trade of illegal stream and bootleg Blu-ray. I bet the bootleg blu makes up about 0.0001%of that amount.
Like you say. Most are uninterested
You mean to tell me you dont want to wait 20 years for the official versions?
🤣 I could be dead by then ☝️
I Have a few Bootleg's just because if the official company ain't gonna give it to us then Bootleg's are kinda the only Option
That’s my thinking
@@ajsmovieplace My Favorite Bootleg in My Collection is Invader Zim Enter the Florpus and I know Damn well Netflix ain't giving us a Physical Release so I was like screw it & now I have a Copy in My Collection
@@Sc3n3F3rgy 👌👌👌👌
@@ajsmovieplacei recently got a Bootleg of Viva Piñata The Complete Series (since it never had a Full DVD Release besides Volume 1 & 2 but I wanted the whole show physically because the show was a huge part of My Childhood & My Shelf felt empty without it)
@@Sc3n3F3rgy Happens to me all the time.
I do find it annoying when a show is started on physical media and then they just stop
I agreed with the whole video except for one part. The part where you said you bought a boot because it didn't come out in your region. To that I would say a region free player and the import would have been the way to go on that. The rest of the video I agree with it.
To which your referencing the Agents of Shield seasons 6 & 7 in Japan I believe it is.
These are extremely difficult to get ahold of and costing in the region of £80 - £100 per piece. I am not paying that much for a release at all. I have a region free player. Am I import titles from all over Europe. From the US & from Australia etc etc.
on this occasion with those 2. The price is the main issue.
If you watch more on my channel you will se me opening and showing stuff from loads of territories. Here in the UK. We got AOS seasons 1-5 released originally. Which I purchased. And it stopped there
Fair enough! 🙂 Thanks for responding
@@chad5908 Thank you for leaving a comment 👍. It’s greatly appreciated.
Where do you source gargoyles etc from? Is it a specific site?
I'm also in the same vein of wanting to own it physically, and would replace if it got a proper release
I have a couple of contacts I get my stuff from. So I just approach them and say “ can you do me this “.
So I suppose from that perspective. It’s me initiating the process 😂
Being in the UK they only ship within the uk. So if you are this side of the water I can share their Info but can only over FB chat of Instagram. Which I’m on as same as the channel name here
@@ajsmovieplace hello there i saw this comment but cant find you on Instagram as would love to be able to get some bits i cant get here in uUK on physical disks
i love physical media, and i will also never get a download
I just couldn’t part with money for something I don’t feel I ever own
I'm a fan of Japanese pop concerts but I don't want spend a tone of money when I can find a same quality and get's the job done as the original. I don't mind buying bootlegs especially when it's hard to find titles.
100%
Where can I obtain a high quality Blu Ray bootleg from please ? I'm in the UK and there's one movie I really want that's not physically available.
Kind regards
I can give you a couple of contacts over FB or Instagram.
Message me there
@@ajsmovieplace Appreciated, I have messaged you on both platforms. Many thanks
Once something has been released on physical media, do you destroy the bootleg or do you recirculate it back into the market?
TBH. They are normally just left sat here in a pile.
I use the box at times so end up with just a disc floating around. That then eventually gets binned.
That being said if someone was aware of replaced and asked for it. I’d send it there way for sure. But don’t profit from it in any way.
I live in East Tennessee, literally on a mountain, and while it's a beautiful area (I'm tucked in a valley between two mountain ridges) I can't get internet or cell service at my cabin. I have to pay for a landline just to have a phone at home and the only internet I can get is satellite which doesn't provide unlimited data...so streaming shows is out.
Sadly, AT&T ran fiberoptic line which extends the length of the road I'm on, the road being about 6 miles in length, several years ago..yet will not hook up any residents on it. The fiberoptic line runs along with power lines so it literally hangs over the end of my driveway..go figure.
Anyway, I can't watch any Disney+ and don't know enough about the bootleg sellers to even know where to find legit copies.
Sounds rough. In that sense.
But …. I think I’d like to live in such a place
Fox started this trend by discontinuing the Simpsons DVDs after S17 in 2015
Yep. They did
Just wanted to quickly say I fully support your argumennts and I do the same. Heck, even Amazon UK sell bootlegs of the Star Wars stuff albeit on DVD not Blu-ray and if they support them why shouldn;t I? The only thing I've changed is that I used to buy from a reliable Russian bootlegger but won't any more because of the Ukrain invasion. Luckily I have found a UK source to replace them.
Yeah you see this bootleg stuff all the time on Amazon etc.
amazes me that skips through the net.
Great point to be made
And when it comes to buying digital, take the Spiderman and his amazing friends cartoon and the Muppet Show. Disney have cut out episodes and parts of episodes because something in those shows they find offensive. How can anyone call themselves a collector when their collections are not complete?
You are absolutely correct.
The ‘Revisionist ‘ history - and what we see happening to films TV & now even Books.
It’s disgusting. If people are buying digitally - they have to accept this as fact - that this at some point will happen to their films and shows. If they are lucky enough for them not to be pulled entirely. Digital puts all the control of this stuff in the studios hands.
When it comes to the Muppet Show, the truth is Disney didn't cut parts out they thought were offensive, they cut parts out that had musical numbers they didn't own the rights to. It would take a long time for Disney to aquire the rights to certain stuff in the Muppet Show.
Great video. I agree with you 100%. I have bought bootlegs, too, and I can make my own, but if an official Blu-ray release comes out, I will ditch my bootlegs and buy the official release to support the studio.
@@stephendobbins9251 that makes sense. It was this kind of reasoning why it took a while for shows like quantum leap to get a physical release back in the day.
But honestly. From a collectors POV ( if your into the muppets ). It’s a reason to turn to bootleg if those originals could be aquired with a decent pic quality
@@stephendobbins9251 absloluely. The only reason the collector is turning that way - is because our hand has been forced.
I will never buy digital for the same reasons you give. I want physical but never have bought bootlegs.
Does the fact your can’t get stuff or have holes in the collection not annoy you ?
@@ajsmovieplace I don't have any holes in my collection. I am not against bootlegs, I just have not found I needed anything.
@@allankostyk5035 cool 👌.
Without the Bootleg. My collection would be like a block of Swiss cheese 🧀
Honestly usually only movie collectors will proablly tend to buy these . Ive bought a few bootlegs some picture quality is better than others . Ironically the same one i bought are ones i van watch anytime on metflix , amazon , hulu etc. Beciase i pay a monthy service fee. I mainly have them beicase well they were never released to public to buy in first place. If internet ever goes down i have my physical discs. Indont ever plan on selling them or trying to make some kind of profit . So i see anything wrong with it .
Exactly the same for me. I’ve sourced all the Marvel / Star Wars Disney stuff that has no original release. Yet I’ve had Disney plus since day 1 👍
Where did you get Prey 4K?
It is a blu ray bootleg.
Great video as usual AJ keep ‘em coming
Thank you Sisco.
Is your name on here chosen because of DS9 perchance ?
@@ajsmovieplace creepshow 2
I don't believe the argument that it damages the studios making films, the money from buying a few bootlegs is only the tip of the iceberg it has little or no effect on a multi-billion dollar industry it's not going to stop the studios from making films. also, the streaming channels are making hundreds of million's so I doubt they are bothered by bootlegs otherwise they would be doing more to stamp it out. I don't buy bootlegs as a rule. How are you going to police the people producing them? It's a fact of life now there will always be bootlegs so it's down to personal preference if you buy them, nobody is forcing you to buy them.
Absolutley. And if I had the tech here and the know how. Then I’m sure I’d be knocking them up for myself.
It’s the lesser of 2 evils. Either I live with a space on the shelf that annoys me. Or I live with a bootleg ( still annoys me but to a lesser degree ).
@@ajsmovieplace I watched his video its not very factual he just states bootlegs do this and that but doesn't back it up with how damaging it is in terms of how much money it's damaging to physical media he just doesn't like them without actually providing factual info. It's personal preference if you do or don't buy them. I personally watch on Disney+ and if it gets a physical release il to buy it if I don't like it I won't simple. how many studios stop making movies or went under because of bootlegs id probably say none. how many actors are out of work because of bootlegs id say next to none? Sorry i think his argument is flawed
@@4Kmichelinstarmovies It’s not water tight.
To be honest if my channel was as big and I made a huge sum of money from it.
I likely wouldn’t want to tarnish my reputation with viewers or studios that may want to send me stuff to show. Who knows. I’m sure Jeff feels more ‘obliged ‘ to take this stance than anything else.
@@ajsmovieplace I like him and his channel not personal I'd stick to movie reviews
@@4Kmichelinstarmovies 👍👍👍
Love the video,and great points 👍
Thank you 🙏
What is the quality of the audio and video? Is it low end bluray and high end?
I will have to get back to you and let you know on this one.
Give me a day. If I don’t message. Message me back 👍👍
I'm curious where you buy the bootlegs? I'm new to this world and heard you can get bootleg wwf blu rays. I heard you can get a blu ray that contains all of the old wwf tapes from back in the day and would love to own that but have no idea where I can get it. Any ideas?
I have a couple of people I know who source what I want upon request ( if available ).
But they only ship within the UK.
I live in the UK (Scotland)
@@findlay1arches If yiu can message me on Instagram of FB chat I can share the contacts. 👍. Name on both same as channel name
@@ajsmovieplace I don't have any social media unfortunately or fortunately what ever way you want to look at it lol
@@findlay1arches I can’t share on here unfortunately.
There is an email in my channel description of that works
Hey mate where can i buy these please im looking for some but cant find anybody who makes them apart from places in china but a pain to get hold of sellers
I have details for UK only.
If you can message me on FB or Instagram ( same name as channel ) I can share
@@ajsmovieplace will do thank you and thats great as im from the UK myself
I am 💯 with you on the physical side especially when it comes to unreleased media but I do have the odd digital movie 💚
#ProPhysicalMedia
👍👍👍. And I’m wouldn’t knock you for that or anyone. Just for me it’s physical
Or nothing. 👍.
Thanks 🙏
@@MentalDeviant Tubi is not in the UK although it does work with a VPN I still don’t mind buying the odd digital film to support the creators it rarely happens because it’s highly dependent upon the movie and if I already own a physical copy.
I think it's perfectly legal to stream stuff if you're not the person hosting it. Now owning a physical copy could be illegal if you downloaded it yourself but again you're not the one that made it so that's kinds of iffy and they don't usually go after individuals anymore. But I'm not sure if it's a good idea to display things online Now people might still consider it unethical. Now I've heard, but I can't find anywhere online whether or not this is true, that if you pay for a streaming service you're allowed to have a copy for when the site goes down or has buffering issues. I'm not sure if you can only keep the copy while you have the service. Most collectors will purchase a legit copy if it gets released.because they're not buying the copy to watch it because a lot od movies you can find free to stream or on services that you pay for. The fact that collectors are going out of their way to buy something that they can stream for free shows that they're willing to pay for it so they usually will pay for it legitly unless they don't have the money to pay for another copy or they don't like the movie anymore. Now a way a person could feel completely good about this ethically but maybe not legally, is to pay to buy a digital copy that you're probably don't even care about and then a physical. now I don't like that he's advocating to buy a digital copy. Because he knows you don't actually own it and it sends the wrong message to them that you're willing to be fine with a digital copy. I could see you renting a digital copy if it's not on a streaming service. I've done this to support actors or filmmakers I like. I think buying digital copies goes against his original concept for his channel. The only time I've bought one movie digitally, other than codes that came with the movie, was because the movie was out of print and not a popular movie so I doubt I'll find it physically. But I'm crossing my fingers still.
🫡Thank you so much for such a lengthy and thought provoking reply.
You make some great points within
I will say this video want made with any Malice or malicious intent towards Jeff ( Geoff ? ) from films at home. He has a fantastic channel which like so many others use as a place of information and intrigue.
I just felt strongly that “ Hey - there’s a flip side for this argument and I feel I could juxtapose with my thoughts “.
I have to though about the whole sharing online. And honestly I hope that Disney et al take note and come to realise that there is a market for this stuff and have a turnaround on their position.
If anything they should be flattered that a void they have created is being filled by passionate individuals within a dying niche market that are eager for this stuff. So much so that they are willing to not only pay for their service ( as I do ) but also want their content on a physical disc.
This is a monster of their own making. As if they had been released - I wouldn’t be resorting to what I am.
Morally - me personally - I’m fine with it. I can justify my position ( right or wrong ) and sleep comfortably at night.
Now the bootlegging of media ( films etc that are in the cinema or are getting a physical release ) is a completely different kettle
Of fish and my argument would contradict my thoughts on that which we never see physically !
Again. Thanks for taking the time to
Comment and reply with what you did.
Have a great day 👍
@@ajsmovieplace It did look like a reply video to him, but I agree I do enjoy his content and I appreciate what he brings to the community. I get that he's had a baby and he's getting older and so he doesn't care about keeping every piece of physical media. But I do feel he's gotten a little too relaxed with his original mission and name of the channel. Now he's talking about storing a lot of movies away and putting them on a plex server. But at least he owns those movies physically. But I don't like how He suggested purchasing digital movies, unless he meant renting. I think rentings fine but paying full price for a movie that you don't own, with no special features, that doesn't even have a box or artwork seems crazy to me and sends the wrong message. Digital might be tempting if it was half the price day one. But it still comes with a risk.
Where is the best site to get them in the uk?
I wouldn’t say that there is.
I have a couple of contacts within the community who do these
Can share that info. But over FB or Instagram
I’m on there under this channel
Name
I just watched the films at home video you mentioned and he seems to be under the impression that buying movies digitally is a good thing. If we lived in a perfect world he might be right but every streaming service reserves the right to take away any purchase you make at any time, without warning. Sooner or later the streaming services will either close or be bought out by another company and you will have to purchase them again OR forget all that and just buy physical media.
This is why I won’t purchase Digitally.
When I buy something I want it to be in my hand and tangible
Did you get the Bootleg of Marvels Cloak and Dagger
One I have not got.
Maybe one day 👍
Are these homemade blurays or professionally pressed? (Homemade blurays will have a much shorter lifespan due to disc rot). Is the video quality the same or a little better than what you see while streaming via D+ ?
They are not professionally done no.
Saying that I still have discs I burned myself from a decade ago that still play. So not overly worried about that.
Disc rot is something I am yet to experience
Thanks for the response. I recently experienced a batch of data discs that failed which were about 10 years old, which is why I asked. It's possible that they were a bad batch from the manufacturer as I have others that are about 20 years old that don't have any issues.
@@dannypoo3281 I do have many data discs I haven’t checked from back then so it is entirely possible.
Ultimately I guess it’s a risk I have to take 🤷♂️
But yeah - disc rot isn’t something I’ve seen in the flesh - maybe lucky - maybe the conditions in which kept aren’t an environment where it’d happen ? - who knows ?
Also - in 10 years time I could be dead 😂 at which point I won’t much care anyhow 😉🤣👍
Great video. Another thing to to note - there's stuff that wouldn't even exist still if it hadn't been for the VHS bootleggers and pirates back in the day. I don't know. I grew up in the middle of nowhere Kansas. We had one mom and pop video store that got some obscure stuff. But for most of the foreign films and art films I wanted to watch I had to relay on bootlegs.
That’s another strong argument. One I didn’t even consider! 🤦♂️. Thank you. If ever I’m drawn into this debate again. I’ll utilise that point 🫡
Most bootlegs seem to be Disney + content. So mainly Star Wars and Superhero TV series, something that I’m not interested in (I like the original Star Wars trilogy and some of the Marvel movies have been great, but recently they haven’t been very good and that includes the Star Wars movies). I like to own official releases from all around the world and I don’t buy bootlegs.
I don’t like buying Bootleg. Hence why it is only for the stuff that I want which doesn’t get a physical release.
What if you were unable to source from anywhere and knew your only option was a streaming site like Netflix or Disney ?
@@ajsmovieplace if it hasn’t had an official release, I’ll live without it.
@@marymungleandmidge4080 true that. I refuse to support the propietary streaming crap. Even buying it bootleg is promoting it by even talking about it. With all the jawdropping 4K releases coming out left and right, screw this new digitally filmed content. Showgirls in 4K over a pirated Star Wars lite any day of the week.
That goes quadruple for washed up actors slumming it on tv shows.
I would rather watch Kurosawa/Kubrick/Hitchcock etc... This is a golden age for restoration. Geez and any fool with a capture card and an ink jet printer gets your cash?
Blurays are a piece of cake to author. But why??? Paying for an ink stamped platter to throw on your wall while Vinegar Syndrome/Arrow/Sony are kicking ass with their transfers in every conceivable way.
Bring on Beastmaster 4K for some real fantasy. Lol Screw digital with a capital S!
👍👍👍. I respect your stance
A passionate response ! 👍
Hey bro, where can i buy these, im looking for some but cant find anybody who makes boots
Are you in the UK. I have a couple of Uk contacts. But don’t ship abroad
@@ajsmovieplace nah im from belgium
@@isauravanderschelden8015 have you tried eBay. I do see them on there often
@@ajsmovieplace yeah but im looking for other ones as well
Anyone know the best place to buy bootleg blu rays? Can’t seem to find a reliable sight that gives me 1080p quality
Site wise. Unsure as don’t download stuff
Do you know where I can buy the blu rays from?
@@nathanwright6596 I have a couple of contacts within the UK. They will only post within the UK. That info I can share over FB or Instagram
I’m from the uk. I’ll message you on Instagram if that’s okay. What’s your username ?
What other options are left on the table when studios won't release?
It’s true.
At least we are seeing some stuff come through now ( mando. Wandavision. Prey etc)
@@ajsmovieplace
Not that I support bootleggers but the studios are the ones to blame on this. Been waiting for Werewolf TV series, Fright Night 2 not to mention the hold up on James Cameron films. Cheers my good friend, keep collecting physical.
I need a animation series not released on physical media and would like to get it but have no idea how you find a supplier at it were 🤔
Are you in the UK.
I know people but only post within. The country
@@ajsmovieplace yes I am in the UK..basically the series I want has 5 series but they only released the first one on bluray which I bought.
@@littlemanitor
If you can message me on FB or Instagram ( I’m on both as AJ’s Movie Place )
I can give you a couple
Of contacts 👍
Just wondering about the sitch with 3D. In 2017 everyone stopped releasing 3d BluRays. I first bought bootleg, then in 2020 I found Zavvi of official ABC discs.
Now in 2023, 3d Blu Rays are nowhere to be found. Even the world ABC discs became BC discs. No official A region discs.
Also add to the fact that none of the streaming services offer 3d, I am literally shut out if the market.
What do I do for my 3d sitch?
I do know if people that do 3D ( if a 3D is available that is ) only here in UK though. They wouldn’t ship outside the UK
If you took down my previous comment because it links to nothing, try again. I spent 2 hours type-talking the first page. I admit i shouldn't have put up the link until it was ready. But now it's ready.
If you don't do any links on your CZcams website let me know. I'll look at the one you erased a couple hours ago and try it on your browser if it comes up, and it's not against your policy please bring it back up. I'll politely not refer to it until you refer to it. If you don't remember that URL try your history when you saw a one-line page and reload it.
@@jackofallgamesTV I didn’t remove any comment ! I won’t remove comments unless they are outright rude - generally to someone else ( to me I don’t much care )
But yeah. Wasn’t removed by me
@@jackofallgamesTV please feel free to add the link. I don’t remove links either. Unless to porn etc etc
@@jackofallgamesTV 👍👍👍. I’ll take a look after work 👌
New to this channel. New subscriber here. Also subscribed to films at home. I share your opinion. I prefer hard copy instead of digital. I collect other stuff now expanding into movies. I'm interested on one you shown, The Madalorian. Where I can search for it?. Also see to as you mention complete some series. Great video. Looking forward for more content.👍
Thank you Kindly.
Films at home with Jeff is a great channel.
This wasn’t done with any Malicious intent. Just felt I could give a differing of opinion.
I have a couple of guys here in the physical media collecting community who make this stuff. But they only ship here within the UK. I’m assuming your US based ( if I’m wrong I can share their details over FB or Instagram ). They only ship within the UK.
But … if your in US and looking - I would suggest looking on eBay & Facebook Marketplace
Once you find someone I’d say it’s very likely you can trade with them privately beyond those places.
Yes I'm from PR.. US territory... well going to stick in bucket list... thanks for the reply.
As a collector I understand what you mean...
@@wr.collector581 your welcome. And sorry I couldn’t be any help beyond pointing in a direction for them
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I am still waiting for Season 21 onwards of The Simpsons on DVD/Blu Ray. I doubt we will see them officially released. It is a shame that they stopped releasing them. I am in the UK and sometimes US/Europe/Australia get some releases of other films/series and we don't. It is annoying!!
Disney strike again ?
I have the same issue with the ‘ Family Guy ‘ Seasons
@@ajsmovieplace I used to like Family Guy, but don’t find the newer ones as funny, as the older ones. There’s also a new series of Futurama coming this year. I doubt that will get a physical release on DVD/Blu Ray, either. Disenchantment is another series I want, but again no official release. Only on Netflix!!
Family guy has lost it a bit. I can’t deny that.
But then so did the Simpson for me. I think I jumped off just after the movie. 🤷♂️
I forgot all about disenchantment TBH. 😂 I did hear about Futurama. That’s great I have all those.
However being Disney - can’t see a physical unless they have a complete turnaround on releases.