Originally Posted by Baseball Fury (Post 254754)

Is this a sign that Shameless are treading water? I think the last original release was Cannibal Holocaust(?) months ago, everything else is repackages of older releases (the three boxsets) and now aggressively (in a good way of course) pushing existing stock in stores.

I hope I'm wrong, but it's not exactly looking rosy

Originally Posted by PaulD (Post 253231)

Just thought I'd point out that not only have Newcastle's HMV clearly got a new batch of Shameless dvd's in (their horror section awash in a sea of yellow) but they've also put up a display of Shameless dvd's at the end of one of the aisles, along with a banner with the Shameless logo (they've also done ones for ArrowDrome and BFI). Nice to see them recognising genre labels and what makes it even better is that it's just where the general dvds are (ie, not the horror section) so right in the middle of the floor is an eye-catchingly bright yellow display with loads of covers featuring semi-nude women and such! I was half-tempted to take a picture.


Cheap(ish) prices too - £7/£8 per dvd (They had The Funhouse on bluray for £11 too! - my local HMV really does have its moments)

Originally Posted by northernleech (Post 258301)

i am responsible for that very display - as dvd sales decline we are trying to be clever in exploiting niche markets and it has sold really well since we put it in - i take perverse pleasure whenever a yellow spined shameless release is scanned through the till - there is now another sexploits display up the step near horror of other (slightly corny) 70's cult films , nun & the devil in particular has sold well - pleased that we can satiate the needs of the discerning film buyer .. plenty out there it seems -

Originally Posted by northernleech (Post 258301)

i am responsible for that very display - as dvd sales decline we are trying to be clever in exploiting niche markets and it has sold really well since we put it in - i take perverse pleasure whenever a yellow spined shameless release is scanned through the till - there is now another sexploits display up the step near horror of other (slightly corny) 70's cult films , nun & the devil in particular has sold well - pleased that we can satiate the needs of the discerning film buyer .. plenty out there it seems -

Originally Posted by keirarts (Post 254905)

The economy is screwed, more and more people are streaming there movies off netflix and lovefilm or watching them on demand. Physical media is unfortunately dying off slowly as genuine cult film fans are a minority. I do my bit by ordering shameless stuff new rather than picking it up second hand, but the whole industry is suffering.:(

Originally Posted by northernleech (Post 258301)

i am responsible for that very display - as dvd sales decline we are trying to be clever in exploiting niche markets and it has sold really well since we put it in - i take perverse pleasure whenever a yellow spined shameless release is scanned through the till - there is now another sexploits display up the step near horror of other (slightly corny) 70's cult films , nun & the devil in particular has sold well - pleased that we can satiate the needs of the discerning film buyer .. plenty out there it seems -

Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73 (Post 258372)

The day physical movie availability is over is the day i give up on film collecting altogether.
I have absolutely no intention whatsoever of ever subscribing to the downloading and streaming method of viewing and storing cinema.
It's gotta be physical or nothing for me, pure and simple.

Just for the record, i always buy my Shameless output brand new be it off the shelf or online.

Originally Posted by Splatterdragon73 (Post 258372)

The day physical movie availability is over is the day i give up on film collecting altogether.
I have absolutely no intention whatsoever of ever subscribing to the downloading and streaming method of viewing and storing cinema.
It's gotta be physical or nothing for me, pure and simple.

Just for the record, i always buy my Shameless output brand new be it off the shelf or online.



Wickedly good work and there's a strong possibility i've probably purchased an item through you at the counter at one time or another!

Any idea how long this Shameless and HMV promo is going to last for? The reason being come payday i'm hoping to grab a few more reduced Shameless titles and don't want to miss out if i can help it.:)

Originally Posted by northernleech (Post 267041)

its not a specific promotion , thats the normal prices , we just chose to highlight them , any other labels suggestions from you officianados would be appreciated , glad to see that our little display has caused such cyberexcitment !