'Beatles GET BACK' Video Sales FLOP - But Who's To Blame??

[@danielschwarzenbach931]

There is no logic in buying products I don't want or need just to make enough money for Disney to put out the product I would like to have.

[@jameswilson7084]

I don't think Disney was ever going to release an extended cut, anyway. They told Peter Jackson that much. And he's one of the extended edition "kings". I don't think it would have mattered how many of the standard sets they sold, the extended cut Blu-Ray set still wasn't happening. It would be more likely for a streaming-only sequel of sorts. But, I doubt Disney would even do that. I still think a "Let It Be" Blu-Ray, with bonus material is possible. But not from Disney. Apple would probably release that by themselves.

[@DCToonTime]

Agreed. Not going to play that game. I’ve lived this long without “bonus” material, I think I’ll be ok. I care about the music and if I have that, I’m good. The only bonus material I would care about would be actual different takes on songs, versions with significant differences, not take 17 of Two Of Us where Paul coughs before they count the song in. Don’t need it. I’m glad I’m not tortured by the collect everything/anything bug.

[@kevinfitzsimons41]

These are my thoughts exactly. The most ridiculous argument for buying a product I have ever heard! Cop on please

[@Stewart-ll3lu]

Totally correct - what a joke

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@DCToonTime By the way, there are many Beatles things I don't have/collect.

[@rupertgregory6416]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned (I hardly ever comment on UA-cam). I'm in the UK & one factor that may have resulted in it being deemed a 'flop' is: It's been damn near IMPOSSIBLE to get this release over here. I'm a long term fan, but didn't want to subscribe to Disney + (in fact, I had no streaming channels when it first aired). I thought I'd wait for the DVD. I don't own a blueray player btw. But, on it's release date & for months it was listed as 'unavailable' over here, or saying eg: 'ships in 1-4 weeks'. Essentially it's only available as an IMPORT & many people who have managed to get a copy of the DVD have found that it doesn't even play on a UK DVD player, as it's a different format. There's not even been any information on formats in the ad's I've seen. So- I can see the Liverpool skyline from my kitchen window & STILL haven't been able to get a dvd copy (!).

[@stevena9305]

This is correct. I have not been able to purchase this product here after the initial few weeks after the July re-release. It’s now being re-launched again next week and I will finally be getting my copy. So the issue is quite complex and I suspect it’s a kind of perfect storm of lack of extras, lack of availability and the fact it’s still available to watch on air.

[@stevena9305]

Great post Rupert! You live on the Wirral?

[@johndavis3921]

Apple should not have made a partnership with Disney. I questioned the business relationship from the beginning. I have heard Disney is very controlling. I had a good friend who, 25 years ago, had a reputation for being one of the best independent theatrical lighting professionals in New York City. Disney wanted to hire him for the Pocohanbtis premier in Central Park. They called him in for an interview. Disney saw the length of his hair. Disney tried to talk him into getting a haircut. Disney gave him the big song and dance about how Disney would look good on his resume. He reminded them that "they called him." He pointed out that his hair has always been long and was long when he was building his professional reputation. He later stated that he was content with or without Disney on his resume. If you want to hire my services, great, but the hair stays. Disney did not hire him. Unfortunately for Beatles fans, Ringo and Paul didn't do their research.

[@pauls7488]

I'm in the UK so can only talk about my experiences there. The key issue with this release was that it simply has not been widely available enough. I managed to pick up the blu ray in store on release day, but Amazon UK had it showing as 'unavailable' for months, and as of today (30 September) has it listed as a pre order item ., for release on 17 October. The UK / EU Beatles store also no longer stocks it, and availability for the DVD version has been non-existent. Because of this, I'm not at all surprised it is now classed as a 'flop'. If you can't buy the product, it isn't going to be a success.
As for an extended cut, we already have this - the original project was due to be 2-3 hours long, and Peter Jackson extended this to over 8 hours. We need to be grateful we even got that, because it wasn't in Disney'
s original plan. Even if we got a 30 hour extended cut, there would still be an additional 30 hours in the vaults. I want all 60 hours, but from a commercial viewpoint I'm just grateful with what we have got.

[@bradfleg8942]

This is a really funny video, I almost thought you were serious with that argument blaming Beatle fans for not getting an extended cut release! It wasn't until the end that I realized it was your sense of humor. If anyone's to blame it's the fans that were willing to buy this sub-par "Get Back" physical media, signaling to Disney that "It's OK, we'll buy anything".

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks for the click and view.

[@larryhill7286]

He was serious

[@jameswilson7084]

I got one of the Feb. "Get Back" DVD sets. And I don't think there was an audio "glitch". But, there was a mistake. They left out one of the surround sound audio tracks, which are on the new DVD and Blu-Ray sets. That was most likely why they were recalled. One big reason for the Blu-Ray set's failure is the fact that too few of the sets were pressed. Amazon US, CAN and UK sold out of the Blu-Ray sets very soon after. They are only available now from third-party sellers, at an inflated price. But, Disney will see this as a sales flop. And thus, greatly decreases the chance for an extended cut. In a way, the 7 hour, 48 minute cut is already extended by one hour and 48 minutes. Peter Jackson went rogue, and added extra material to the six-hour cut he was supposed to deliver to Disney. Because he already got the sense that an extended edition was unlikely. Ultimately, we should be thankful for what we got. Which is a lot.

[@jdthompson5778]

I got my copy easily from Best Buy.

[@PeKe999]

Hi Joe,
I can agree partly with you.
But the first mistake was to release it by Disney. It would be better if Apple had released it through Universal or if a streaming service was needed to distribute I think a cooporation with Netflix or HBO was a better choice. In my humble opinion the combi of The Beatles and Disney doesn't fit at all.
I'm glad I bought the bluray but yess ..... I would have liked it if there were some extras.
Take care.

[@philipd3931]

I honestly think the biggest reason is because it's still on Disney +. So majority of the fans won't buy it (for now) at full price since we could still stream it. Once it's gone from streaming, I think it will sell like crazy.

[@MrBuc128]

I definitely agree that sales will probably increase when it’s no longer on Disney +

[@Dexter_2105]

Sales will not increase. You can't buy it. Only online scalpers.

[@robertwilson1006]

Hi Joe. I really enjoy your channel. I'm in New Zealand and they didn't even bother releasing the Blu ray or DVD of it here or in Australia. I had to get my copy from overseas with the additional courier cost, from France of all places, because I couldn't get a UK copy as they appeared to be out of stock. Of course its not going to be successful if you can't even buy a copy!

[@MsKnighterrant]

Hi Robert, the Blu ray was released in Australia, but it seems to have been in very limited quantities. You really had to search for it, and it's already out of print.

[@robertwilson1006]

@@MsKnighterrant Thanks for the info MsKnighterrant. My record store source here in NZ must have got it wrong about Australia.

[@spaceengineer1452]

U can buy it in Australia for $90. They ripped us off. JB Hi Fi.

[@rexnorris3586]

If a Wal-Mart or a Target or a Best Buy only has 2 or 3 copies on the shelf, it has no chance of being a big seller. They didn't push it. I bought mine the weekend after it came out. Long live physical media.... Thanks Joe for all your videos.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thank you.

[@ronfowlermusic]

I kept looking, never saw them in the stores. Tired of being forced to buy everything online.

[@lpquagmire3621]

The big mistake was getting involved with Disney. I wasn't about to be held for ransom by Disney+ so barring a theatrical release, I was always going to see this on physical media. Streaming has allowed big business to play all sorts of games with consumers and I won't be told how or when I can watch a movie.

[@MsKnighterrant]

I wonder just how many Blu ray sets were manufactured? Most stores appeared to have very limited supplies and yet it's apparently already sold out. People can't buy it if they don't make it available.

[@karstenpost1477]

You‘re absolutely right. I bought my Blu ray Box Set and I‘m glad about it. It‘s a decent collector’s item and pure joy to watch. Period. On the other hand this whole catastrophe of mishandling marketing wise alienated me a lot from Disney. I really hope that Apple and Universal Music will feature future projects on their own. And you‘re so right: The Revolver project coming soon will show, what a mighty force The Beatles are, artisticly and commercially👍🏻Physical releases are the ones that matter: Even if I transfer my media on my iPod for dayly use and enjoy it via my AirPods. The real treasure is on my shelf to be held in my hands whenever I‘d like to take it!

[@davidaston5773]

Disney is talking rubbish. DVD bonuses add and give the viewer a chance to appreciate what they are watching in a deeper way. Disney are only doing this because they're cutting corners to save money hence why they've been called out by their own effects workers.
It's called BONUS for a reason...

[@imemine6494]

.. Happy to give Disney your cash?

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@imemine6494 Take my money! Just get me the goods!

[@imemine6494]

@@MeanMrMayo.. Thats a surprising attitude, for someone who admires John Lennon.. he was full of principle

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@imemine6494 I don't run my life by what John Lennon did, nor anyone else. And I have my own principles for other things you might not agree with. They're my choices, not yours.

[@spaceengineer1452]

Reward generosity, NOT GREEDY, rich corporations trying to bleed the workers, dry.

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

What didn't help was that this only had bluray release in the UK. Not everyone owns a bluray player, so they have missed out. Another factor is the cost of living crisis going on around the world. People are struggling to pay their bills and don't have the money to buy these products.

[@2LegsAPaulMcCartneyPodcast]

Joe, I vehemently disagree. I am a hardcore fan. There is no incentive for buying a blu ray with no additional bonus content when I can watch the same thing on Disney + and I don’t have to get up and put a disc in. I can watch it in stunning HD quality on a big tv. Now, if the physical release had supplemental material - different story. And it will stay up on Disney + forever until someone else buys the rights to it. (Hulu, Amazon, Netflix). It’s never not going away. I get owning it physically - as a fan you have it and no one can take it away. But it being modern times, I have no use to spend $40 on something that I can click and watch whenever I wish. Streaming is here and not going away.

[@MeanMrMayo]

I'm truly baffled hearing this coming from you of all fans, Andy... after all, you plunked down in the neighborhood of around 1000 bucks for the George Harrison Uber Crate. But of course, we all have our own rationale and right to do as we please. But I have some people here telling me that the doc is no longer on Disney Plus, so I don't know what's what. But I doubt highly that GET BACK is always going to be "out there somewhere to stream indefinitely". We shall see.

[@josephmantineo1376]

@@MeanMrMayo hey Joe Disney + still has Get Back to view I have Disney+ and have been watching GetBack on the streaming site

[@stevena9305]

Great video Mr Mayo! This product has not been available to purchase in the U.K. in recent months (I know we are a small country but this must have affected sales). Happily it’s being (re-)re-launched on Monday 17th so looking forward to watching it!

[@gspublishingdirect1749]

Yoko’’s psychic convinced her to distribute thru Disney, Paul & Ringo agreed. I blame her 🤣

[@EricSchultz-zs8hz]

As soon as it was listed on Amazon for pre-order for January, 2022, I preordered it for $30.79. Even though its release was postponed at the last minute, I got my copy that February. I think it was a mistake to release this through Disney. They seem to be unaware of what a big cultural phenomenon the Beatles are. They only know about the world of Disney. I am disappointed that many Beatles fans didn't buy it.

[@paulf6973]

They only released the Blu-ray version in the UK, so that's one factor. But they really missed a trick in not including one obvious extra - either including the rooftop gig as a bonus CD, or showing an edit of the concert without cutaways to interviews etc.

[@markpercival7076]

I think that blaming the fans for the lack of sales is wrong. If Apple/Disney is not selling a product that has value over what is available on the streaming service, it’s not the fan’s fault. A consumer shouldn’t be expected to buy something on the hopes that it “might” lead to a better product later. I lay the blame on Disney who were not interested in a DVD release in the first place and put no effort into making it a compelling product. My $0.02 Joe.

[@MeanMrMayo]

In all fairness though, I did cite other problems that partly lead to this failure...not just the fans.

[@MikeVernonProd]

What I don’t understand is why didn’t they release a 4K Ultra Blu Ray version of the set?? It is 4K on Disney Plus so I got to enjoy it on my 4K tv. To me buying the regular Blu Ray makes no sense because it would be a downgrade from the picture quality available on Disney Plus!

[@davidjackson5449]

Get back was never released on dvd in Uk and Europe which must have effected sales as not everyone has a blu ray player

[@nathananthony7517]

Maybe if the Blu-Ray was available anywhere at a reasonable price, they'd sell more. I'd buy one.

[@icm65]

An honest assessment of the Let It Be DVD debacle. I blame Disney. Apple would have included the bonus footage because they know us beatlemanics want EVERYTHING..

[@craigwarner6156]

The reason I didn't buy it is because the prices were so scatty and availability was all over the place and there were SO MANY different eBay sellers, eBay shops, website shops selling it with all sorts of different prices and it was hard to find the DVD and then when I could find the DVD it was so expensive compared to the Blu-ray and I'm not gonna buy a Blu-ray set up just for this disc. Plus it was only sub standard websites and eBay sellers that were stocking the DVD and I couldn't be sure it was a legit copy. Nothing to do with no extras or waiting for expanded editions. It just wasn't available for me at a reasonable price.i would have DEFINITELY bought and paid for this physical copy ON DVD at a reasonable price. I couldn't find it for less than about £35 which is ridiculous and it was at other websites for upto £60 and it was like a minefield trying to navigate if it was a legit copy and also I believe the cheapest one I did find for £35 was from another country and I would have to pay delivery fees of around another £15 and possibly import fees. Really was a shit show for the DVD here in the UK if you weren't extremely lucky to get it in that small batch that got out there initially and I have no idea how those people got it. And please believe me I'm not a cheapskate for Beatles product. I've bought all the last 4 super deluxe box sets in vinyl, although pepper was just 2 vinyl discs so I bought the 6 CD box as well (that was good about pepper, it had a Blu-ray and DVD in the box and I really wish they would go back and re release pepper all on vinyl like they did with let it be and they're doing with Revolver(which I've already paid for) and I just know that would sell out as well even though it all came out in 2017 on CD, I know it would sell because that's where we've come to now isn't it. The CDs and vinyl boxes are equal now. And apparently Giles Martin says he could actually make the DVD/Blu-ray 5.1 surround mix better now on Peppers. So I don't know I'm just doing a wish list now aren't I? Lol.

[@justinpenn9250]

You are exactly correct - I did buy it knowing it did not have the bonus features - simply cost its "my vote" via my pocket book. Also - I do appreciate the extra quality the disk gives me over streaming. I do also hope for an extended version and I will be buying it as well! I had the "Let It Be" movie on laserdisc and this is a whole lot better!

[@barrymurphy1337]

Just checking, I ordered a copy of the blu-ray from Amazon UK on the 24th July 2022 and I'm still waiting. The latest info on their site says: Release date: Monday, 17 October 2022. The whole roll out of this product has been an absolute balls up.

[@MeanMrMayo]

True

[@douglasgilbert174]

As a Beatles fan, I bought this at Best buy for $37.44 on 07/ 12/ 22. When I played this VB on

[@andynewzealand]

I hope it stays on Disney+, in fact I am sure it will, as I will explain further on. Firstly, many of us are still watching and re-watching it via the Disney streaming service. Sounds a lot like because you bought the physical product - you are happy - so you really don't care about those who are happy to watch it on Disney +. I love owning the physical Beatle album boxsets, but for video, which is streaming fine in 4k (which you will not get with your Blu-ray set), I was 'meh'. I had a complimentary physicaI set given to me, but because (to our continuing frustration) it could not contain any further unreleased film or Lindsay-Hogg's original, I gave it to a friend.
Secondly, I do have it from very good industry sources that "Get Back" is not leaving Disney + any time soon. This is because it is one of their top premium customer-drawing features (streaming stats-wise) and that equals more subscribers. So in terms of a good business model why should they remove it? It has and still makes them a good amount of money (to put it mildly).
I told you sometime ago to be patient that a physical release would be released later, which it was and the result is in your hands. This was after you ranted (your words MrMayo) that they were not going to release this blu-ray box set. Your video today does come across as a little sour-grapes I'm afraid. If you are the true Beatle fan you say you are (and I have no doubts there🙂), then lets just enjoy and appreciate the music and visuals created by this sublime band . Peace brother Mayo✌

[@CJPeriPeri]

@MeanMrMayo - I was hesitant to buy it on Blu-ray at first, but one of the last points you made is the most important one.
1. If you buy a copy of the Blu-ray, it's yours, you own it!
Disney can remove it from their streaming services whenever they like, and that's why I still purchase physical media.
Sure, it may not be in 4K, but does it need to be? It's footage that is over 50 years old with heavy Digital Noise Reduction applied to the picture (The Beatles look like wax figures in certain scenes).
I personally think standard definition DVDs are an out of date physical media and should be scrapped however, Blu-rays are in high definition and the discs are difficult to scratch/damage compared to the former.
2. CONs - I think the biggest problem with this release has been Apple Records partnering with Disney over the distribution/release of this project. It's disappointing that of all the worldwide streaming services they could have chosen, they decided on Disney. The con's have been mostly towards the older die hard fans, who may not want to waste money on a streaming service to just watch that one TV series. There were countless delays on the Blu-ray/dvd release which may or may not hurt sales. There's also the obvious lack of bonus features and the missing original "Let It Be" film which we were promised years ago and that's a huge sticking point
3. PROs - I guess the one pro of having it on a streaming service is that it will reach a far wider audience than if they just released it on physical media, it may introduce The Beatles and their music to a newer generation, which I am all for.....however, as I said before, if and when it's removed from Disney Plus and the Blu-ray is out of print, don't come crying!
In summary, I was hoping that if I bought a physical copy, like yourself, there would be a super deluxe release with the additional footage that Peter Jackson wants released (including the Let It Be film), but in the end it hasn't made a difference. If Disney had released "The Beatles: Get Back" to streaming services and made it for sale on physical media at the exact same time, we probably would have a super deluxe release. I guess most of my blame goes towards Disney/Apple Records and not the fans for not purchasing, the release was a total cock-up!

[@justmaitake5910]

Disney cannot put out an extended version when the films are back in the vault and are not going to be revisited. Just how much more footage do you want to see of 4 crybabies with fragile egos taking turns talking behind each other's backs? I have always been a huge fan from December 1963. And finally, the "Get Back" film and tape vaults were opened, the films and tapes were beautifully refurbished and synced and what did we get? Ten seconds of "Teddy Boy" instead of that passionate McCartney performance during their rehearsal, and 20 more minutes of talking... then 5 seconds of a great Hamburg era cover, 10 seconds of another, then 20 minutes of Mal, Heather, Linda and Yoko. Tons of butchered scenes of songs we wanted to see and hear uncut, with plenty of uninterrupted talking taking up most of the film. We have The Beatles on the roof, their last ever performance together, and instead of the director finally letting us see the Rooftop Set uninterrupted... NO! The Beatles last "concert" has to share the screen with people in the street, with traffic, with silly comments etc. which the "Let It Be" movie has already given us... with the volume on the music in the new "Get Back" movie going up and down, jumping soft and loud over and over, in order to accomodate all of the freakin distractions down on the street! THAT is why we die hard fans have no interest in putting out our hard earned money for this mistake called "Get Back".

[@rg9771]

Sorry, I love your channel, but I completely disagree. It makes no sense to have to buy a Blu-ray set once to have to buy it again when the all powerful Disney decides that we have spent enough on the first release to re-release it again with bonus footage. This is Disneys fault for treating us fans like ATM machines and think they can withdraw anytime they want. As always, I vote with my wallet by not spending any money on this. I love The Beatles and buy when I can on my limited budget, but I am not stupid enough to go broke collecting this stuff.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Keenan716]

Other than for a collectors piece there is no reason to have the dvd if it’s on streaming services. The reason sales of products like DVD’s and CD’s plummet is mainly a convenience factor. When I wanna listen to music or watch something, it’s much easier to go on my phone and steam it on the app then to put in a CD or DVD.

[@jeffreyroedel9804]

Hoping the prices drop at Target so I can pick up those bonus prints for cheap. The blu-ray would have sold more with some bonus features-Complete uncut rooftop performance, a handful of bonus scenes, and a making-of mini-doc with interviews with Paul, Ringo, Peter Jackson, Glyn Johns, and Giles Martin. Or why not package the blu-ray with a bonus CD that includes some songs that were in Get Back but not on the LIB box set, like Castle of the King of the Birds (used as credits music after part 1), George's Isn't It a Pity demo, Watching Rainbows, the complete Yoko jam, etc.

[@nicholaswatson8119]

If they’d put it out with the original film included as a bonus disc it would have flown off the shelves. 👍

[@beatlesean9625]

Like you i Bought mine for around 35 at Amazon thru pre-order. But I don't think the problem with this release was fans not wanting to buy it but it seems to have been a very limited release. I blame Disney for having little interest in this release and not the fans who probely would have loved to get this if it wasn't 90 dollars

[@grey1951]

I picked this up on impulse at Wal-Mart, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, and I look forward to watching it again. I can't classify myself as a diehard Beatles fan, but I always liked the guys and their music. Back in the 60's I bought most of their singles and only a couple of LPs. Now I own most of their music on CD. The lack of extra features doesn't bother me a bit. The documentary made me realize how much I miss Geoge and John no longer being in this world. This is one of my favorite home video buys of the year.

[@lancerslancers6627]

You can only milk out a good thing for so long. This will likely be a trend for the Beatles. I think society through the aging process is ready to move on.

[@MeanMrMayo]

But the Beatles "1" album has the distinction of being the best selling album for the entire decade of the 2000's. Old timers already have this stuff, but it keeps appealing to young new generations.

[@Verdoux007]

Blaming the fans is like blaming the victim for getting attacked. That's just stupid.

[@MeanMrMayo]

The fans were part of the reason. I also suggested other factors.

[@trashandcheese3636]

And it was never our duty to support a manufacturing company. It was their duty (having annulled their individual identities and status as humans) to do what we told them.

[@neutrino182]

I am a life long Beatles fan, I purchase all of the physical product in spite of the diminishing value for money wise (Looking at you Revolver vinyl box set). I couldn’t purchase this set currently in the UK even if I wanted to. However, I won’t be rushing out to buy it even when I can. Firstly, I have Disney + so can currently view it whenever I wish. But more importantly, having viewed it upon release I haven’t wanted to return to it once. Historically fascinating as it is, it just confirmed for me how awful this period was (despite the revisionist ‘see, it wasn’t that bad’ line spun ahead of its release). After years of listening to the bootlegs and reading the transcripts, I can honestly say seeing the visuals was an interesting, slightly traumatic experience that I am in no rush to repeat. As for wanting another three hours of unseen footage, thanks but no thanks. I’d rather have an official release of the original film (so I can retire my bootleg VHS).

[@mikebass3723]

I've been in a Get Back mood again, and was wondering- Any word on if the Christmas DVD/Blu-ray reissue was a success, now that it's become more widely available in stores? For me, it remains a "dream release", and more than I ever could have hoped for!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Don't know.

[@caryheuchert]

I bought the Blu Ray because I wanted it in my collection, but I’ve been collecting music for 50 years. However, nowadays I believe people collect less physical things than before, basically due to limited space and money.

[@tomhaylock5730]

Joe you are right on the money.Actually this movie was only supposed to be may be 3hrs.It was released with almost 8hrs footage.

[@ralphgarcia913]

I bought mine at Wal-Mart for $32.99 on Blu-Ray. Get Back is different from the Let it be movie. Disney dropped the ball because they're not a record company and also chain supply issues.

[@thehammondkid]

the first mistake was Disney in on the project. Why Apple couldn't have financed this project is beyond me. cheap? probably. it should've been released at theaters in a condensed version then this release all 6 hours would've been the extended cut on bluray. any more extras than that I'm guessing was trite and not important enough to include in the first place. (more nose picking etc) I got the bootleg bluray before Christmas and once it was announced that no bonus features were included why bother for me. I've only seen it for sale at The fest for Beatles fans but never anywhere else. I saw the new elvis film on the stands for sale in different stores but never this project. it wasn't for free on Disney + I had to pay for that service to see it the first time.

[@rsdsena]

Right on Mr. Mayo ! I actually have both the DVD and the Blu-ray . The DVD is one of the ones released with the "glitch", but mine sounds great to me. As a Beatle fan, you need this item!!

[@timfurnier7061]

So I have to pay for it twice, and the responsibility is mine? Yeah.........that's rational!

[@MeanMrMayo]

I mentioned other reasons.

[@stekwein]

I am a die hard BEATLES fan from Ed Sullivan. Now I had the original Let it Be and rewatched it. I also saw the Get Back on Disney and was actually bored through the first two episodes, but wanted to see it. The third episode is really the only one that appealed to me to ever want to rewatch again. I heard somewhere a guy said I can NEVER Get Back the time I wasted!

[@MIB_63]

I'm a die hard fan too and I enjoyed all three parts that I have watched 4 times already. I wish they would release the 2 hours version that was shown in selected cinemas last year on dvd/Blu-ray as it would appeal to most fans including myself.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

I'm the opposite of a lot of the viewers - I'd only hung onto Dismal-Pus until i could get the DVD. I told you guys this before but I'm very happy with what I got from Amazon this past February (or March). Below is my rant for the people complaining about the slightest little thing:
"No bonus features"
NO, JUST 8+ hours of footage we had to wait over 50 YEARS to finally be released, audio of which we'd heard in crappy audio on so-called Dutch Imports (and we had to walk 3 blocks to school when it was cold, too) - oh BOO HOO, you sound like Meghan and...her husband.

[@timshearn8203]

Hi Joe, I loved this, who wouldn't as a hard core Beatle fan. However I haven't got this release. In these times, I cannot get everything and I am saving for the upcoming Revolver box set instead.

[@MrBuc128]

I know it won’t happen any time soon if at all but the blu ray I would really like is the Beatles Anthology that was on ABC in 1995. In my opinion I would recommend that documentary to anyone that is even a casual Beatles fan . I’ve always thought that it’s odd how you never see it on tv anymore on any network cable or otherwise . It’s over a six hours ( at least) and after it’s initial release it really doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. But I realize we are not talking about this I’m just sayin’

[@sirronnitram8937]

Why buy a lesser product than the streamed version? It was 4K HDR on Disney + , but there's only a standard Blu-ray release. That's the reason I wouldn't buy it. There's pirated 4K Blu-ray copies that sold big time

[@guely55]

I haven't the docu yet. I was waiting for a more reasonable price but now is too much and it is unavailable in Amazon Germany where I use to buy.

[@alastairbaker5579]

It's a great shame Disney got their paws on this goldmine. However, I relish the fact they couldn't censor the drinking, swearing, and smoking. 😄

[@zlonxman]

I bet Peter Jackson and The Beatles (Apple) now regret attaching this project to the Disney company. I haven't been a fan of Disney in years, and I do not subscribe to Disney Plus. In fact, I waited for the Blue Ray release before I finally saw this great film. I would rather pay for it one time and then own it as physical media forever than to pay a monthly subscription and not own anything. I hope Disney stops showing it, and The Beatles never do business with them again. And maybe in a year or so Apple will come out with an expanded edition with bonus scenes using another distributor. To hell with Disney.

[@johnurke4606]

I've been a Beatles fan for 55 years and enjoyed Get Back because I've never seen the rooftop concert before. Let It Be is my least favorite album. It was good to see the Beatles interaction while there hasn't been a lot of similar videos out there. I hope Revolver will be better.

[@denisepoulin9391]

So you buy the Disney+ original release so that Disney will put out another one with extra features? Ingenious marketing. Insulting our intelligence.

[@MeanMrMayo]

No, I bought this release just to have it forever and enjoy it, as a lifelong fan should/would. If it shows enough interest for Disney to follow up with an extra features version, that's even better.

[@angelamarie7614]

I wasn’t a fan of the Get Back documentary. I found it boring so I wouldn’t buy it frivolously unless I had the means to do so, and I am a die hard fan. The Beatles are still the best band in history regardless of merchandise flopping. Now the revolver merch I am interested in!!! However you’re correct the physical merchandise is becoming obsolete, and I hate to see that.

[@josephmantineo1376]

Hey Joe, I am with you. The Get Back project was miss handled.
I feel Let It Be was miss handled also but that is a different thought process for a different time. Get Back is still on Disney + streaming. It never came off Disney really does not care, they know it will not make them a boat load of money and that’s why they won’t release a copy with extras. Disney is not going to put money out for
Distribution rights or packaging on a deluxe package of this product.
if you look at avatar up until about a month ago they had the movie avatar on Disney+ and about a month maybe two months ago they pulled it off the streaming and now it’s coming back into theaters for a limited time right before avatar 2 comes to theater so therefore they’re trying to make some money off of avatar and hopes that people go see the original movie before avatar 2 comes out. that’s where they’re putting their money for whatever reason they’re not putting their money on get back they must’ve had a deal with Apple maybe even Peter Jackson to distribute it on the streaming service and 1 dvd/blurey release and that was most likely the end of the deal. This deal could have been made with the company’s months before the pandemic, possibly even before the new CEO took over. And if that’s the case the new CEO might not have to honor the deal in its original agreement.
Remember Disney has lost money since the pandemic.
I bought the blurey And still have Disney + just like you said at any given time they can pull it off if Disney +

[@chrissnyder7181]

Hey Joe. I have both bluray and DVD and will watch it ever year for the rest of my life. love it. the DVD is still avail on amazon walmart etc. bluray only 2nd hand sellers. thanks for your videos..

[@lucasdiego5028]

I am from Brazil, last month i was on New York and tried to find the Blu Ray, nothing…

[@garettjeff]

I didn’t buy it because I’m enjoying the content on Disney+. The dvd is a waste of money with no extra content included. Happily Vinyl is collectible as well as CD box sets with books etc. But for the most part DVD and CD sales are a dying format. It’s not going to change. Maybe someday will get the extra footage on Disney+. I hope so

[@MeanMrMayo]

I've been hearing that physical media is dying for 20 years, yet it has not died. And I hope any bonus footage is reserved for physical media.

[@beatmet2355]

The full eight hours shouldn’t have been made available on Disney+.
All they had to do was make 5-6 hours available and have the BluRay/DVD with the full 8 hour documentary.
I bought the BluRay because I’m all about physical media and I don’t really want more than what was already released, but a “making of” would have been nice.
That being said, a Let it Be rerelease would be what I’d rather have than any more “bonus footage”. Eight hours was plenty.

[@johnlester1537]

I got mine.
They should have released at the same time as premiering On Disney.
Also a wise company would have some additional features on DVD to sell it.
Apple has been selling stuff for a long time - do they need lessons on sales?

[@machavez00]

It’s an HD Blu-ray when it’s available on D+ in 4K Dolby vision:Atmos. Make a 4K version available and that will sell

[@gsmith1213]

I saw the original movie when it came out around 69/70. It was a great movie then. When this was released I wanted to watch it ( we have Disney plus) then I thought, what is the point. Some of the people are gone. In 1970 the Beatles were on film and a hope that they may reform.

[@winstonoreggae6332]

The Get Back project was miss handled from the moment Apple gave Disney enough power to decide these things, you know, releases, formats, box sets, etc. BAD move for us, die-hard fans. We never gonna see a Deluxe box-set of Get Back, with 16 hours of footage. Never.

I’m no die hard Beatles fan. But I’m thinking that they probably should’ve released the DVD/BluRay at the same time as the premiere on Disney+. However, I believe this project mainly was to get some new subscribers over to Disney+. I’m sure they did well. Especially when it was said that there were to be no physical dvd to be released in the beginning.
The casual Beatles fans probably didn’t buy the physical version of the same film that they just saw, and still have access to on streaming. But I guess the die hard fans didn’t either. I think buying an item over and over isn’t working that well when it comes to movies. It’s another thing when it comes to music I guess. You mentioned the Revolver remix and the deluxe version that is coming. I’m sure it will sell very well. Especially when the mono version on vinyl is all analogue.
Who knows, maybe the extra material from the Get Back movie will be released on Disney+ later on. I hope that you get to see it someday.

[@67Pepper]

I bought the DVD. I don't see why Disney didn't release out takes. The Beatles, Disney, and Apple have made a fortune over the years. Is it too much to ask to put in a few out takes? I don't blame those who didn't buy the Blu-ray or DVD.

[@ivj]

Mate, I can’t get this in any stores in the U.K. It’s sold out! I’m not the biggest Beatles fan, I have a few of the vinyl box sets. But I can’t get this unless I go on eBay, but they are charging £60-£100. So, I can’t see how this is a flop if Disney only releases a few thousand of these.

[@jettlightning]

Who cares? If you want it, buy it. If not interested, then don't. Why micro analyze it?

[@MeanMrMayo]

I have a Beatles channel.

[@alanabentrod3963]

As a life long Beatles fan I’ll tell you why I didn’t buy it. It’s a Blu-Ray! Old technology, it was shown on Disney+ in 4K with HDR why is the physical media short changed? Release Get Back on UHD disc with HDR and I will happily but it now. Plus where’s the original Let It Be we were promised?

[@MeanMrMayo]

Okay, but what happens when 4K gets replaced with some newer technology? And hopefully LET IT BE will come some day, though not buying GET BACK doesn't send a message of interest.

[@alanabentrod3963]

@@MeanMrMayo The industry agrees 4K is the limit of home video. The fans of physical media were cheated.

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@alanabentrod3963 I don't think 4K is the limit, but it sure helps them to say that in order to lure more buyers in. The Blu-ray looks amazing, and this Beatles footage was originally only filmed in 16mm anyway.

[@alanabentrod3963]

@@MeanMrMayo Sorry the blu-ray looks awful compared to 4K with Dolby Vision.

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@alanabentrod3963 Disagree that the bluray looks "awful", but to each his own. The original camera film probably doesn't even look this nice.

[@JoshawattGaming]

Really unfortunate that it performed poorly, I was hoping this would change Disney's mind about not putting their Disney+ exclusive content on physical media, such as their Marvel and Star Wars shows that will likely never see a physical release.

[@Stonecutter334]

I wonder if they realize that Amazon still doesn’t have this release for a reasonable price. Thus not moving literally thousands of units.
That plus no bonus material especially the complete roof top show is a death blow.
Disney are hopeless when it comes to understanding fans and value for money

[@onobori14]

I will buy it for sure. Partly because it’ll become a collectors item when Disney take it off their channel in a year or two!

[@anthonyferguson4102]

True Beatles fans like myself if they was smart from the beginning would not have even viewed it on Disney ( i did not I want to own my own copy ) and view it when I please I bought both the deluxe bluray and the dvd copy preordered on targets web site I had no desire to give Disney and of my money the Beatles and mr Jackson should have went thru HBO it’s more professional--- Anthony

[@davidrowe7967]

The remixed "Revolver" album may have to be content with the No2 position as Taylor Swift's "Midnights" release is set for October 21st. As we know, her albums tend to be big sellers! Could be interesting.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Let's see how reissues of her albums chart in 60 years, though.

[@HoneyPie18319]

I got mine on release day. Went to Walmart after work and they only had 1 copy left. However, they didn’t have a display anyplace indicating how many they had to start with. I found mine in a random place with a bunch of other crap. So I’m wondering what was the print run of these Blu Rays? Was it small enough to become a self-fulfilling prophecy that ‘there wouldn’t be any interest’? I never even saw this Blu Ray anywhere else after I got mine on release day. Plus it definitely should have been removed from Disney+ before it went on sale. Also, couldn’t Apple do something with all the unreleased footage without Disney?

[@rukusband]

I did purchase it Because Im a Collector , But If there are Extras , I think they should have been Released with the Original Issue , I will Not Repurchase it even if there are Bonus Features .

[@scottrap]

I’m fine without the bonus features but I heard the footage on Blu Ray isn’t as pristine as the Disney+ version. Is that nonsense?

[@MeanMrMayo]

The bluray looks fantastic as far as I'm concerned.

[@bjrnsjohnsen1278]

Mr Mayo. You are incorrect, I want to buy this product as is, I don't care about bonuses, I just want to support the band and releases. But this isn't really available. It appears that one would have to gotten lucky with the pre-orders to have landed a copy. If one missed out, then they were all gone. What is that?? This shouldn't be out of print.. It's still the same year, it's not exactly 5 years old or something.

[@SamWesting]

I’m pretty much a completists for the Beatles on CD. But I just don’t care as much for video & 5.1 releases. Heck, my deluxe DVD editions of A Hard Days Night & Help are still shrink wrapped. So if I’m one of those fans responsible for Get Back being seen as a sales flop, oh well. I’ll only purchase stuff I want & will enjoy. I won’t buy product just to pad sales numbers for anyone, including the Beatles.

[@astrosjer822]

Several problems. Disney did this half-assed. DVD is also a dying format, no 4K disc released was a big error. Also for all those people who is streaming there is no incentive to buy a bare bones release of it, at least not until it is taken off of that streaming garbage! Disney did a lousy job or had no incentive to do a nice physical release.

[@garyhunt8067]

Too bloody expensive £30 for three Disc

[@michaelrapson]

It's typical Disney though. Apart from no extras, it doesn't come with a booklet or poster material or backstories, or anything, but a small bit of paper with a brief note. They're a cheapskate company from way back and it's a pity Jackson made an arrangement with that crowd.

[@oldmetaldude3480]

What a ridiculous argument. Buy a product that they’ll make money on so that they’ll make the same thing with bonus features to make more money on. That’s just ridiculous they should’ve just put the bonus features on to begin with. Apple should’ve pressured Disney to. I am a hard-core Beatles fan and I bought the Blu-ray because I want to be able to watch it whenever I want and not have to pay a subscription. It’s really unfortunate that the people making the decisions are greedy executives at big companies that are all already rich. Sad!!! I feel bad for Peter Jackson because he would’ve just put them out right away. Thank God he did what he did so we could get what we have.

[@MeanMrMayo]

It's ridiculous, all right - but I didn't make up the rules, Disney did.

[@AbbieOates]

I wanted to buy it, but it was sold out!

[@marty48]

Unfortunately, they continue to make mistakes in their Beatles releases, like the absence of the Blu-ray in the Revolver box set. Giles Martin said in an interview they are now aware of the backlash. I think that will be felt in sales. I hope they learn the lesson for Rubber Soul.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Yes, the lack of a Bluray is going to deter some buyers.

[@elchichosantana6410]

The DVD should add few extras but instead you will see the same thing you saw in Disney +, so why bother? And who want a 4 pictures of the Beatles that you can see in Google search. The DVD should appear with a companion coffee table book. But instead they issued the book first and waited for months for the DVD.

[@liskorea317]

I bought both the DVD and the Blu-Ray. I've done my bit for Queen and Country...💖

[@Dexter_2105]

King? 😁

[@neilafacci5833]

I bought Both the dvd and Blu-ray editions . I agree that they need to pull the plug on Disney +. I am anxious to see the other 5 hours that Peter Jackson has ready for release .

[@rcd4466]

I watched this on Disney and feel no need to see it again. Which is unusual for me since I’ve been something of completist. As for the upcoming Revolver release I only plan on getting the 2 cd version, not the big box. Guess I’m finally get a bit burned out. I’ve learned from the other boxes that once I listen to the session discs, I never listen to them a second time.

[@brucetowell3432]

The copy I bought for $17 bucks was just the DVD set...yes guess the blu-ray is about double or more......how much better is the blu-ray over the dvd? I've never really been able to see much difference and at double the price?...I'm sure I'll get the blu-ray sometime in the near future, but my money has been eaten alive by Taliban Joe's economy....I'm a first generation Beatles fan, since seeing them back on the Ed Sullivan Show when I was only about 12! Just wished I had spent the 2.99 and 3.99 (for stereo) and bought multiple copies. But I was thrilled to get just one copy at the time! Keep the Faith and God Bless:-)

[@spaceengineer1452]

I would have to pay $90 in Australia for something I’ve already paid for on Disney. Zero bonus features. And you expect me to pay that twice?! Don’t think so.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Don't expect bonus features in the future, then.

[@spaceengineer1452]

@@MeanMrMayo I don't have the income to be slugged twice for the same product, because of ransom/ greed. I pay for fairness/generous spirit, not $ hungry Corporations. I'll bet you didn't have to pay $90, for the 3 disc Blue Rays.

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@spaceengineer1452 I don't have the money either. But I do what I have to do, or sit out.

[@spaceengineer1452]

@@MeanMrMayo "What I have to do" is support spiritually sound, business', NOT money grubbing Corporations. $90 for a 3 disc blue ray(zero extra's)....twice because they can't be bothered w value for fans.

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@spaceengineer1452 okay, then you've chosen to do without. I found my copy for half that cost, at a record store, the day of release.

[@lengomcharrison8323]

I agree with what you said & I personally will not buy it since i saw it on Disney+ . If & when it comes with bonus features, then I will buy it. Take care.

[@gli7utubeo]

The 1995 Beatles Anthology was handled much better. The DVD set had a boatload of more content and was great. I don't know how successful it was but I thought it was memorable. I don't think it is available to play online (maybe it is) but it is worth watching even if you have to hook up a DVD drive or player to see it.

[@ericlewis217]

I will purchase the blu-ray, but its been out of stock on Amazon and everywhere else for months....

[@thewhiteheatherclub]

Is anyone considering that Disney might actually know their market (i.e. the general public, not Beatle collectors)? I think they knew that it would not be an amazing seller, and that's why they didn't want to put extra effort/time/money into including bonus material. They know that physical media is in decline.
It's the same story with all other "legacy" artist releases. They leap up the sales charts for 1-2 weeks then sharply fall down again after all the "diehard" fans have bought the release. Younger people (in general - there are always exceptions) don't feel the need to own/collect stuff, if they listen to it online or watch it online, why do you need to own it?
The answer to the eight hours (or however much it was) of bonus footage seems obvious: Apple/Peter Jackson - put it up online! If Disney isn't interested, there is a myriad of other online options...
... oh, but don't hold your breath for the original Let It Be movie. That movie now lies alongside the original Cavern, it's been buried, paved over, and there's a new version now it it's place!

[@3cheaptrick]

I am happy with my Target Blu Ray purchase 8 hours of the doc that is all I need still waiting for Let It Be to be release .