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It’s the end of an era.  On Tuesday, Netflix announced the discontinuation of its DVD-by-mail rental service. According to the streaming business, Netflix delivered 5 billion DVDs in America over the years, beginning in 1998.  The video powerhouse wrote on Twitter, “After an incredible 25 year run, we’ve decided to wind down DVD.com later this year. Our goal has always […]

There’s a reason some libraries have late fees, and honestly, Drake would be even wealthier than he already is if he did the same.  Drizzy—who apparently was an avid Dave Chappelle fan back in ‘07—took to Instagram Tuesday to celebrate longtime friend Dalton “D10” Tennant finally giving him back his DVD boxset of Chappelle’s Show, 15 years after […]

Marvel’s Black Widow, the first new Marvel Cinematic Universe film since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, is heading to DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K ultra HD earlier than expected. Black Widow has already been available in theaters and on Disney+ with Premiere Access for $30, but it’ll be available on all three major physical formats this September. It’ll […]

Y’all remember Blockbuster? Remember having to leave your house to rent a movie? Well now you can relive that film lover’s nostalgia with the help of Airbnb.  According to Variety, the company is opening up the world’s last Blockbuster for overnight rentals in Bend, Oregon. On Aug. 17, people will be able to book the video […]

From beyond the grave, the once-integral DVD format enjoyed a brief return to pop culture discourse this weekend. Thanks to a tweet from ScreenCrush‘s Matt Singer in which all who might remember such a thing were asked to recall the very first DVD they owned, cinema lifers managed to tuck in mentions of everything from Marilyn Manson‘s […]

21 years in, there are two very important things worth noting about Netflix:  People still use DVDs. The streaming giant, which kicked off in 1997 as a DVD mail rental service, just bagged its 5 billionth shipment. “The most heartfelt thank you to our incredible members that have been with us for the […]

Before Valentine’s Day comes, anyone wanna admit they got a crush on me? On Feb. 14, lovebirds around the world will celebrate their courtship in every way you can imagine. But the perfect night of swooning might hit you where it hurts the most—your wallet. The chocolates, the champagne, the singing telegram you ordered to […]

We’re t-minus a few months out from the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. As the sun sets on HBO’s most successful series, fans will have a chance to see all of the characters—past and present—reunited once more on the small screen. According to Entertainment Weekly, HBO has confirmed the reunion special that was rumored […]