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[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

PVOD (premium video-on-demand) is when you pay a one-time price to watch the movie digitally on platforms like iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Google Play, etc.

Personally, at those prices, I'd much rather wait for the Blu-ray release.

[–] realcaseyrollins@thelemmy.club 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The one thing I'll give PVOD is that sometimes (especially for indie or smaller releases) a movie will be in 4K on PVOD but only in 1080p on Blu-Ray. I still always go for the Blu-Ray copy though.

[–] TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

Yes. Higher bitrate 1080p with lossless audio always beats low bitrate 4K with lossy audio.

[–] khan_shot_1st@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think it stands for Premium Video on Demand

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How is that different than a regular rental?

[–] TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It's not, really. What makes it "premium" is the fact that you can watch it at home while it's still in theaters.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Oh, gotcha. Thanks. I think I'd rather go to the movies than watch it at home if that's an option, but I'm sure some people really appreciate this option too.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Same as artisanal foods