Most stuff I have on blu-ray I don't plan to upgrade to 4k if they come out in that format. I have loads of stuff on laserdisc I never upgraded to HD and won't either. Certain classic films yes I would upgrade to 4k, for example. Night of the Demon, Dracula Prince of Darkness, Bride of Frankenstein, The Blob 1988, The Thing 1982 to name a few could most certainly get my attention in 4k. Is physical media dead? No. Any studio worth their salt is going to maximise its sales across all platforms wether it's physical or digital media. Nobody is going to stop any outlet that brings in money. As posted above you own your physical discs, you don't own any digital stuff you have and that is never going to change.
And I can see another problem arising in years to come. Editing or cuts to your favourite film or show because of The PC brigade. Don't believe me?. I can imagine a conversation in a few years going like this. Bloke rings up his service provider to find out why his copy of Forbidden Planet in not on his server. The rep replies "I'm sorry sir we had to delete your copy as it's now on our banned list". "Pardon"? Rep: "Well Sir under the 2026 Equity laws we now have to have an equal amount of white and non-white actors in TV and film productions and I'm afraid the film breaks the rules. In case you haven't noticed the cast is all white males". Bloke "But Robby is black!". Rep: "I'm afraid that doesn't count.". Bloke: Well I want my money back. Rep: Sorry sir but under the terms of your contract you signed up for any digital content that can be withdrawn without warning" "Have a nice day!"
You get the picture and I can see anyone with digital media getting hammered a hundred different ways. That was (I hope) just a joke example!
And I can see another problem arising in years to come. Editing or cuts to your favourite film or show because of The PC brigade. Don't believe me?. I can imagine a conversation in a few years going like this. Bloke rings up his service provider to find out why his copy of Forbidden Planet in not on his server. The rep replies "I'm sorry sir we had to delete your copy as it's now on our banned list". "Pardon"? Rep: "Well Sir under the 2026 Equity laws we now have to have an equal amount of white and non-white actors in TV and film productions and I'm afraid the film breaks the rules. In case you haven't noticed the cast is all white males". Bloke "But Robby is black!". Rep: "I'm afraid that doesn't count.". Bloke: Well I want my money back. Rep: Sorry sir but under the terms of your contract you signed up for any digital content that can be withdrawn without warning" "Have a nice day!"
You get the picture and I can see anyone with digital media getting hammered a hundred different ways. That was (I hope) just a joke example!
