1905 Movie Network News According to foreign media reports, Disney has decided to close its movie club. Subscribers will not be able to access the website and will not be able to purchase physical DVDs issued by the club. In the future, Disney will focus on providing streaming media services, while Sony will take over the manufacturing and distribution of Disney's physical DVDs.
For movie fans who like to collect physical DVDs, Disney's move is tantamount to closing the door to collecting physical DVDs. Launched in 2001, Disney Movie Club was designed to provide Disney fans and film collectors an easy way to build their home video library, which included rare Disney films. Each month, the service releases specific DVDs and offers members the option to purchase these limited-edition DVDs. These films are usually rare Disney films or overlooked works that remain in film history. Previously, Disney+ was promoted as the ultimate destination for discovering hard-to-find and classic Disney movies and TV shows. But what’s unacceptable is that many of the titles offered by the club are currently not available on Disney’s streaming service, Disney+. With Movie Club closing, it's unclear whether these titles will be moved to Disney+ or re-released elsewhere, and the most likely scenario is that they could disappear entirely.
Disney said in a statement: We have had the pleasure of serving you for the past 23 years, but consumer behavior and viewing preferences continue to evolve, so we have made the difficult decision to close Disney Movie Club. Although the closing date is set on July 20, the purchase channel is only open until May 20. However, Disney has not completely given up on physical film production, instead outsourcing it to Sony Pictures Entertainment. The latter will manufacture and distribute Disney's DVDs, Blu-ray discs and other physical media. At the same time, Disney will retain control of its digital media operations, including its premium video-on-demand service, so it claims it can continue to offer its titles through retailers while responding more efficiently to consumer demand.
