send a DVD copy of the film to the country where it is in theatrical release and be able to play the DVD on a player there.' In order to preserve the financial integrity of the theatrical distribution of a particular film, it is not possible (under normal conditions) to have a friend in the U.S. while it is still showing in theaters overseas. If that occurs, the DVD version of the movie may be out in the U.S. may end up being the Christmas blockbuster overseas. 'Movies are released in theaters in different parts of the world at different times throughout the year. Robert Silva from had this to say about the subject. I'm no expert on this, but I turn to a man who knows more than I do.

Region coding can, in most cases, be removed from your DVD player using a simple remote-control code that unlocks the player. Or so I was told when I first moved here 6 years ago. Region 1 discs won't play in region 2 players, and vice versa. REGION 0, 9, or REGION ALL - Discs are uncoded and can be played worldwide REGION 8 - Reserved for Cruise Ships, Airlines, etc. REGION 7 - Reserved for Unspecified Special Use REGION 5 - Eastern Europe, Russia, India, Africa

REGION 4 - Australia, New Zealand, Latin America (including Mexico) REGION 3 - S.Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Parts of South East Asia

REGION 2 - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East, Greenland (See also: The Best Blu-ray Players)Īs I'm sure you know, DVDs are coded to a region of the world. And DVD regions used to be a problem for me. comedy shows, most of which don't take off over here for some reason. As a Brit, I often want DVDs that I just can't find in the U.S.

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