(Re: Eternal S.) We Aussies are getting screwed by Roadshow

josechung · Post by **josechung** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 2:47 pm

Originally the Eternal Sunshine DVD release date out here was meant to be August '04. That changed to September, October and finally December... at least for the rental version. The retail version was pushed back even further, to January '05, and then February '05. Within the last few weeks, however, the DVD vanished from many retail sites based in Australia -- completely off the "Coming Soon" radar -- and I wondered why. So I emailed Village Roadshow, the distributors.

Turns out the retail date has been pushed back AGAIN, to April '05. I take that with a bucketful of salt, since they've already changed the date on us more times than Michael Jackson has changed his face.

I have no idea why we're being treated like this, nor do I know who's making the decisions, but it's really grating my cheese. If you're curious for info, you could email Roadshow yourself: Customer_Service@roadshow.com.au Preferably in droves.

But DO IT POLITELY. The guy who replies to the emails is not the guy who makes the decisions. This is not his fault, and he won't want to receive 200 abusive emails over something he doesn't control. Just ask what's up, try to find out why it keeps getting pushed back, and how definite THIS date is. Let 'em know we're a little unhappy. But again... be polite. Their website is http://www.village.com.au

--Mick

Conor · Post by **Conor** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 12:22 am

dude that sucks big time

samurai_cable · Post by **samurai_cable** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 8:09 am

What? But I asked ezydvd and they said they'd release it on 16th of Feb!!

They're not lying are they?????????!?!?!?!?!?!?

I went back many times to ask, once they said they didn't know the stupid release date, then they said it's march, and then they say 16th of Feb, which made me pretty happy. They better not be lying..... or else....

Is it the same for any other store? Ezydvd is like the really big in Australia... they CAN'T LIE TO ME!!!!

josechung · Post by **josechung** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 4:17 pm

I don't think they lied. Roadshow are just being... y'know, dicks. And the stores are having trouble keeping up with the latest.

You ought to email the Roadshow guy (but be polite, cos it's not his fault), just to let them know how you feel and what you've been told by the shops. Same with any other Aussies reading this. If nothing else, maybe they'll explain why they keep pushing it back.

--Mick.

samurai_cable · Post by **samurai_cable** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 2:06 am

Okies~ I'll help~

Conor · Post by **Conor** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 1:48 pm

even though i dont live there congrats on getting it.

samurai_cable · Post by **samurai_cable** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 7:00 am

I wrote and they only said that they pushed it back to the first week of April with no explanation...

Oh well... least I tried.

Conor · Post by **Conor** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:41 am

yes you tried for all the aussies(not aussie)

thecablegal · Post by **thecablegal** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:47 am

since they've already changed the date on us more times than Michael Jackson has changed his face.

Lol! That made me laugh!!!

Seriously though, that sucks! We are lucky to get DVDs early here (Uk) and it must be horrible to wait and wait!

Conor · Post by **Conor** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:49 am

wow i never even relised he or she or watever said that.

funny one,

-Bubbles- · Post by **-Bubbles-** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:52 am

Man, that sucks. I'd be going crazy if they kept doing that.

samurai_cable · Post by **samurai_cable** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 1:58 am

Yes...... I can't take it.... first they say there's no stock or something, uhh, busy season, Christmas and all, it really sucks........

I check ezydvd.com every now and then.... but they haven't put up anything about Eternal Sunshine.... I think I really do have to wait until April....

Conor · Post by **Conor** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 7:57 pm

i got an idea if you have a multiregion dvd player get esotsm off of ebay

samurai_cable · Post by **samurai_cable** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:27 am

there's no special edition on ebay... and i can't be bothered buying it off ebay either. I need the 2-disc set.

Conor · Post by **Conor** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:51 am

oh im sorry i didnt know it wasnt on ebay.

o wait

well lookey there

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... eName=WD1V