UltraViolet digital movie locker shutting down July 31, 2019

dallow_bg · Jan 31, 2019

https://www.myuv.com

ULTRAVIOLET WILL CLOSE ON JULY 31, 2019

What should you do now?
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Don't unlink or close your UltraViolet Library, as UltraViolet and retailers will be working together to maximize your continued access to movies and TV shows.

Between January 31 and July 31, 2019:
You can continue to access your UltraViolet movies and TV shows through the retailer(s) linked to your UltraViolet Library.

You can also continue to purchase new movies and TV shows and redeem digital codes by following the redemption instructions. Depending on the retailer, these new purchases and redemptions may or may not be added to your UltraViolet Library.

Linking your UltraViolet Library to additional retailers can maximize your access to your Library and help avoid potential disruption.

After the shutdown date:
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You can continue to make online purchases and redeem codes, but these may only be available through that retailer, and will not be added to your UltraViolet Library.

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Lothars · Jan 31, 2019

damn :( that really sucks

Detective Loki · Jan 31, 2019

With iTunes free 4K upgrades and often $5 sales, and MoviesAnywhere, UV really isn't needed anymore

FreezePeach · Jan 31, 2019

I just got the email too.

higemaru · Jan 31, 2019

Should probably redeem that UV code for Much Ado About Nothing that I've had sitting around since 2013, huh?

Okabe · Jan 31, 2019

Detective Loki said:
UV really isn't needed anymore

Actually Positive (beneficial) effects of UV. Triggers vitamin D – UV from the Sun is needed by our bodies to produce vitamin D. Vitamin D helps strengthen bones, muscles and the body's immune system

Android Sophia · Jan 31, 2019

This sucks for a couple of my movies that aren't MoveAnywhere. They'll be stuck on Vudu now. :\

JD3Nine · Jan 31, 2019

Yeah. I will be in the same boat. Hopefully, the last few holdouts just start using Movies Anywhere.

Freedom = $1.05 · Jan 31, 2019

Wonder if Lionsgate/Paramount/MGM will finally get on the the Movies Anywhere train. I know that Lionsgate has developed their own UV alternative but man does it suck ass.

Lothars · Jan 31, 2019

Freedom = $1.05 said:
Wonder if Lionsgate/Paramount/MGM will finally get on the the Movies Anywhere train. I know that Lionsgate has developed their own UV alternative but man does it suck ass.

I hope they do just to keep a consistency especially with uv going away.

BlinkBlank · Jan 31, 2019

Sophia said:
This sucks for a couple of my movies that aren't MoveAnywhere. They'll be stuck on Vudu now. :\

This. This digital future is a sham unless someone can prove me wrong, and these companies are doing a terrible job at it. When my ps3 games are only playable on a ps3 and final fantasy VII (a ps1 game) bought on a PS3 won't transfer to a PS4, I call BS.

Digital is nice but I don't want to have to log into multiple accounts across multiple devices to access the content I paid for. That is the whole premise of the digital future is to make everything accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

RedStep · Jan 31, 2019

This sucks but as long as I keep my library on Vudu, whatever I guess. Looking forward to the fire sales as the UV Code sites offload their inventory.

Riptwo · Jan 31, 2019

While I'm happy that UV is finally dying off, as a Canadian I'm annoyed that it's happening before anything like moviesanywhere is built here. It's effectively been a dead service here for a long time, with only Flixster available and no apps for most devices, so it was frustrating that studios like WB were hellbent on providing codes that were nearly useless.

With The Verge's article on the service's shutdown highlighting that there are no real promises for Canadian UV libraries, I'm not too hopeful that my library will continue existing, so the hundreds of codes I've input over the years in hopes of a service like moviesanywhere are at risk of vanishing.

In short, gg WB, you wankers.

Akira86 · Jan 31, 2019

Lol I wonder if movie prods were like 'don't let UV become like Steam' , better to create their own online DRM libraries?

NinjaGarden · Jan 31, 2019

Movies Anywhere is still missing a third of my library. Hopefully they get their crap together with these other studios by then.

Arttemis · Jan 31, 2019

Fuck, Movies Anywhere needs a ROKU app ASAP.

HanSoloCup · Jan 31, 2019

Arttemis said:
Fuck, Movies Anywhere needs a ROKU app ASAP.

Not to worry, they have one already. https://channelstore.roku.com/details/186362/movies-anywhere

Arttemis · Jan 31, 2019

HanSoloCup said:
Not to worry, they have one already. https://channelstore.roku.com/details/186362/movies-anywhere

Whew! I can rest a little bit easier. Thanks!

Silver-Streak · Jan 31, 2019

This just reminds me that Vudu exists, and still surprises me that it has basically everything. (Including my linked UltraViolet library)

EvilChameleon · Jan 31, 2019

I hope this also leads to MoviesAnywhere including TV at some point.

dallow_bg · Jan 31, 2019

EvilChameleon said:
I hope this also leads to MoviesAnywhere including TV at some point.

Yup. Same here.

Lothars · Jan 31, 2019

Riptwo said:
While I'm happy that UV is finally dying off, as a Canadian I'm annoyed that it's happening before anything like moviesanywhere is built here. It's effectively been a dead service here for a long time, with only Flixster available and no apps for most devices, so it was frustrating that studios like WB were hellbent on providing codes that were nearly useless.

With The Verge's article on the service's shutdown highlighting that there are no real promises for Canadian UV libraries, I'm not too hopeful that my library will continue existing, so the hundreds of codes I've input over the years in hopes of a service like moviesanywhere are at risk of vanishing.

In short, gg WB, you wankers.

Just use a vpn to make an movies anywhere account and a vudu account than you can at least sync them up with google play and itunes to have some movies in other places.

David Addison · Jan 31, 2019

Akira86 said:
Lol I wonder if movie prods were like 'don't let UV become like Steam' , better to create their own online DRM libraries?

"Guys I have no idea what this is or what's going on, but it sounds like something like Steam which is really awesome and it's really sad what's happening."

Boy, am I ready for years of this in OT.

BlinkBlank · Jan 31, 2019

Silver-Streak said:
This just reminds me that Vudu exists, and still surprises me that it has basically everything. (Including my linked UltraViolet library)

Would all movies that can transfer to VUDU be at least safe for now after July 21st 2019?

Palette Swap · Jan 31, 2019

Let's hope Paramount and Lion's Gate join MA soon, and that MA starts including TV shows.

Aftermath · Jan 31, 2019

Fuck Movies anywhere needs to come to the UK.

We did have Vudu, goodbye to them then.

nanhacott · Jan 31, 2019

Lothars said:
Just use a vpn to make an movies anywhere account and a vudu account than you can at least sync them up with google play and itunes to have some movies in other places.

That's only worked for a few movies for me. The majority of my movies didn't transfer to Movies Anywhere because the original codes were Canadian. Mostly recently, Baby Driver -- it's currently stuck in UV, when UV dies I think I just literally can't watch it.

heavy liquid · Jan 31, 2019

WickedCobra03 said:
This. This digital future is a sham unless someone can prove me wrong, and these companies are doing a terrible job at it. When my ps3 games are only playable on a ps3 and final fantasy VII (a ps1 game) bought on a PS3 won't transfer to a PS4, I call BS.

Digital is nice but I don't want to have to log into multiple accounts across multiple devices to access the content I paid for. That is the whole premise of the digital future is to make everything accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

Agreed. That's why I'll continue to opt for a physical versions of media whenever possible. Although with games it hardly matters anymore, because of all the post-release patches, DLC and updates, etc.

Deleted member 7572 · Jan 31, 2019

I only use Vudu. I see people talking about Moviesanywhere—I've never heard of it.

Is it better than Vudu? Cheaper? Better options?

Pargon · Jan 31, 2019

Looks like I have no options for exporting to other services.
My library is apparently linked to "Sony Pictures" but it seems like they must have killed that off previously as the site doesn't have an option to log in and watch movies any more? Awesome.

I'm just glad that the only UV codes I ended up with were bundled with Blu-rays that I bought anyway, so I still have the disc.

smurfx · Jan 31, 2019

i think i linked some of my movies on vudu so i'll be okay right?

OG Kush · Jan 31, 2019

Okabe said:
Actually Positive (beneficial) effects of UV. Triggers vitamin D – UV from the Sun is needed by our bodies to produce vitamin D. Vitamin D helps strengthen bones, muscles and the body's immune system

hilarious

Briarios · Jan 31, 2019

Colonel Mustard said:
I only use Vudu. I see people talking about Moviesanywhere—I've never heard of it.

Is it better than Vudu? Cheaper? Better options?

You can actually link your Vudu any Moviesanywhere accounts ... Along with your Amazon account. It's kind of nice. I use movies anywhere on my devices, but have my nephew my Vudu account so he had access to all the same films ...

Deleted member 7572 · Jan 31, 2019

Briarios said:
You can actually link your Vudu any Moviesanywhere accounts ... Along with your Amazon account. It's kind of nice. I use movies anywhere on my devices, but have my nephew my Vudu account so he had access to all the same films ...

So it kinda consolidates all your accounts into one platform? That's cool!

I have some movies spread across both Vudu and Amazon, so this seems useful.

spookyduzt · Jan 31, 2019

This sucks. So what happens with movies you have access to through UV family sharing? Will those movies be permanently linked with my Vudu account, or will they disappear?

Pargon · Jan 31, 2019

Briarios said:
You can actually link your Vudu any Moviesanywhere accounts ... Along with your Amazon account. It's kind of nice. I use movies anywhere on my devices, but have my nephew my Vudu account so he had access to all the same films ...

Note: these services are US-only.

Landy828 · Jan 31, 2019

Yeah, I made sure I had my accounts linked when I got the e-mail. Should be good to go.

mangopositive · Jan 31, 2019

Punished Snaku said:
This sucks. So what happens with movies you have access to through UV family sharing? Will those movies be permanently linked with my Vudu account, or will they disappear?

It depends on the studio, I guess. I know that the movies that were both UV and Movies Anywhere transferred to my friends' Movies Anywhere accounts and I don't see them being removed, as UV wasn't the tie... it was VUDU. If it's Paramount, MGM, or Lionsgate, who knows?

Briarios · Jan 31, 2019

Colonel Mustard said:
So it kinda consolidates all your accounts into one platform? That's cool!

I have some movies spread across both Vudu and Amazon, so this seems useful.

That's exactly what it does -- but it also registers your content to the other services. So, if I redeem a digital Star Wars film on movies anywhere, it becomes available on both Vudu and through Amazon for me. It's free to set up and link, and it's made life a lot easier for my family lol

Silver-Streak · Jan 31, 2019

WickedCobra03 said:
Would all movies that can transfer to VUDU be at least safe for now after July 21st 2019?

It's unclear. The e-mails say that the retailers should still have your UVU content still, but is very obviously avoiding saying "all".

Syriel · Jan 31, 2019

Riptwo said:
While I'm happy that UV is finally dying off, as a Canadian I'm annoyed that it's happening before anything like moviesanywhere is built here. It's effectively been a dead service here for a long time, with only Flixster available and no apps for most devices, so it was frustrating that studios like WB were hellbent on providing codes that were nearly useless.

With The Verge's article on the service's shutdown highlighting that there are no real promises for Canadian UV libraries, I'm not too hopeful that my library will continue existing, so the hundreds of codes I've input over the years in hopes of a service like moviesanywhere are at risk of vanishing.

In short, gg WB, you wankers.

If you need help setting up a MA account and syncing films, drop me a PM.

Colonel Mustard said:
I only use Vudu. I see people talking about Moviesanywhere—I've never heard of it.

Is it better than Vudu? Cheaper? Better options?

MA is a keystore, not a retailer.

CloseTalker · Jan 31, 2019

Won't miss it, but in Canada iTunes and UV were the only real players in this space. I wonder what format these studios will use now.

I wish everything was just iTunes, it's so much easier.

Syriel · Jan 31, 2019

Punished Snaku said:
This sucks. So what happens with movies you have access to through UV family sharing? Will those movies be permanently linked with my Vudu account, or will they disappear?

Shared UV films only exist in the master UV library. If you own the library, you keep the films. If you share someone elses library, you will lose access when disconnected. It's like sharing a disc, only one person really owns it.

spookyduzt · Jan 31, 2019

Syriel said:
Shared UV films only exist in the master UV library. If you own the library, you keep the films. If you share someone elses library, you will lose access when disconnected. It's like sharing a disc, only one person really owns it.

That sucks. I'll still have over 1000 movies in my library, but damn...gonna lose a lot.

Lord Error · Jan 31, 2019

I got this email today, but I don't get it. I thought UV shut down a while ago in the US, but continues to work in Canada.
In Canada, there's nowhere you can even transfer these movies from UV, so I thought they legally have to keep it alive?

Halbrand · Jan 31, 2019

Good

As a Canadian with Apple TV I really hate getting UV codes

entremet · Jan 31, 2019

This is why I stuck with Apple and Amazon with digital movie and TV purchases. Those companies are not going anywhere anytime soon.

I always was wary of UV. I also hated that some Blurays only supported UV.

Overall, I hope Movies Anywhere continues to expand. That's a very consumer friendly solution.

StarStorm · Jan 31, 2019

Whelp, I just checked and got the email too. First Flixster, now Ultraviolet. I have it linked to Vudu already so nothing to worry about.

Zero315 · Jan 31, 2019

Freedom = $1.05 said:
Wonder if Lionsgate/Paramount/MGM will finally get on the the Movies Anywhere train. I know that Lionsgate has developed their own UV alternative but man does it suck ass.

Yeah, Funimation has started doing the same thing and only using their internal service for digital copies and it sucks. I was hoping they'd jump on the MA train since they're owned by Sony now.

Arttemis said:
Whew! I can rest a little bit easier. Thanks!

I've only tried to watch on movie on the MA app and uhhhh... it was not a pleasant experience, lots of pausing and buffering.

EssBeeVee · Jan 31, 2019

well. at least my accounts are linked so i should be fine.

as long as vudu doesn't shut down. im good lol

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