What is DVD Talk and when was it founded?
DVD Talk is a home video news and review website founded in January 1999 by Geoffrey Kleinman in Beaverton, Oregon. The site covers DVD news, reviews, and hidden disc features known as Easter eggs.
Questions about DVD Talk
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did DVD Talk influence Amazon's pricing practices?
In 2000, forum posts on DVD Talk exposed Amazon.com's dynamic pricing system, where the same product was shown at different prices to different customers. Following the discussion on the site, Amazon ceased the practice.
Who founded DVD Talk and where was it based?
Geoffrey Kleinman founded DVD Talk in January 1999. The site was based in Beaverton, Oregon.
Who bought DVD Talk and what happened after the sale?
DVD Talk was sold to Internet Brands in 2007. After the acquisition, the reviews and editorial blog stopped updating, though the bulletin board and forum remained active.
Was DVD Talk used by the entertainment industry?
DVD Talk was used at one time by industry insiders to gauge interest in DVD titles. Studios and distributors treated the site's community discussions as a signal of consumer demand before committing to releases.
What did critics say about DVD Talk?
Shawn Levy of The Oregonian called DVD Talk "worth a visit", and Randy Salas of the Star Tribune recommended it as a source of information for DVDs.