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Does Blockbuster Edit Their Movies?

I have heard reports that Blockbuster edits [censors] some of their movies. Some really "spicy" R-rated movies supposedly have some scenes cut to tone them down. Also, I was told that in their version of the movie, TITANIC, the scene in which Leonardo DiCaprio sketches Kate Winslet has the nudity cut out, and this movie just has a PG-13 rating. Obviously, any alteration in a movie's rental release would have to be approved by the film's distributor.

So, fact, or urban myth? I am just starting to rent movies again, and I need to know for sure. And please, let's not get into a Blockbuster bashing!
fatparrot
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nsgarch
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They only edit the movies Fatparrot rents.
eddaytona
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While it may be picking nits: They don't edit their movies but the ones they rent are edited.
rwwear
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Walmart and Blockbuster do edit their rentals and remove explicit scenes and violence. Walmart since joined with Netflix for their rental service and may no longer rent edited versions.
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philjolet
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I am a big movie buff and have read for years that Blockbuster does edit their movies and I never really believed it until I recently read an article by Roger Ebert and he confirmed that they do indeed have edited versions of movies (I forget weather or not he said they actually edit them at Blockbuster or not) He stated that he will not do business with them for that reason.

This really makes me sick and is obviously just a big business decision. I agree with SDCampbell and go to Hollywood video or my local store instead.
newmanoc
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"This really makes me sick and is obviously just a big business decision. I agree with SDCampbell and go to Hollywood video or my local store instead."

Philjolet:
Why on earth should this make you (or Roger Ebert) sick? I can understand you objecting if you are given an edited movie that isn't labeled as such - that should not happen. But studios edit all pictures for content before release based on marketing decisions (e.g., PG 13 has a broader audience and generally makes more money than does R). If the studio wants to release a toned down movie for Blockbuster to rent to interested customers, wonderful - I for one would like to see more such options. I can’t fathom an objection to this.
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