DVD Talk
US home video news and review website
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DVD Talk is a home video news and review website launched in 1999 by Geoffrey Kleinman.
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Type of site | Film criticism Online community |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Internet Brands |
| URL | dvdtalk |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | January 19, 1999[1] |
| Current status | Online, no new content since January 2023 |
History
Kleinman founded the site in January 1999[2] in Beaverton, Oregon. Besides news and reviews, it features information on hidden DVD features known as "Easter eggs".[3] In 2000, posts to their forum led Amazon.com to cease the practice of dynamic pricing.[4][5][6] In 2007, the site was sold to Internet Brands.[7] As of January 2023,[update] the reviews and editorial blog have ceased updating. The higher-traffic bulletin board/forum remains operational and active.
Reception
Shawn Levy of The Oregonian called it "worth a visit",[8] and Randy Salas of the Star Tribune recommended it as a source of information for DVDs.[9] It was used at one time by industry insiders to gauge interest in DVD titles.[10][11][12]