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It's way to obvious. The makers of the film have to carefully download every second of the movie to make sure its OK.

Sometimes it's because of money. If a movie does well then it'll stay in theaters longer. That might delay dvds or make them come out sooner, depending. Sometimes it's to include more special features.

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The movie company is squeezing as much money out as they can. Which is a good idea due to the huge piracy laws being broken but it's also a catch 22 cuz must of the good pirated movies are taken when movies are on there last leg at the theater

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about 3-5 months

depends the movie and where you live :)

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A theatrical release gives a certain legitimacy to a video release

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So they can get money for the theater release and more money for home release they wont get as much money if the sold at the same time.

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It usually takes about 6-8 months for a movie to be released on DVD.

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usually four to six months.

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About 3 months

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It usually takes 6 months or longer.

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