DVD Talk is a home video news and review website launched in 1999 by Geoffrey Kleinman.

History

Kleinman founded the site in January 1999 in

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. Besides news and reviews, it features information on hidden DVD features known as "Easter eggs". In 2000, posts to their forum led Amazon.com to cease the practice of dynamic pricing. In 2007, the site was sold to Internet Brands.

Reception

Shawn Levy of ''

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'' called it "worth a visit", and Randy Salas of the ''

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'' recommended it as a source of information for DVDs. It was used at one time by industry insiders to gauge interest in DVD titles.

References

External links

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DVD Talk Radio

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Dvd Talk American film review websites Internet properties established in 1999 1999 establishments in Oregon 2007 mergers and acquisitions