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The Tunnel will be the first movie simultaneously released on BitTorrent and DVD
This will be the first movie to be released simultaneously on DVD and BitTorrent -- legally, that is. But wait, there's more! The film's producers are "selling off" frames one by one, for $1 each, a la Million Dollar Homepage (although there are only 135,000 individual frames here) -- in the hope that they'll cover the movie's funding. There's also an online store selling Tunnel-themed apparel and posters, for those willing to buy such items.
The DVD will contain more material than what will be officially released through BitTorrent, which is how the producers hope they'll convince people to buy the DVD. Extra content and alternative endings will be on the disc, but there's absolutely no stopping the Internet's 'pirates' from making those available on BitTorrent as well.
The Tunnel's distribution mechanism is quite risky from a financial standpoint, but it will be interesting to see how it will all pan out in the end. Bankrupt producers? Or perhaps a happy end that will entice more film makers to try such alternative distribution methods? Until we find out, you can watch a video teaser for the movie (as the word "trailer" seems to have become uncool) after the break.
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Subscribe to commentsNeoprimalMar 18th 2011 6:18PM
"Or perhaps a happy end that will entice more film makers to try such alternative distribution methods?"
While optimistic, I really hope this is what happens. Of course, they should have probably done it with a more high profile project. As, The Tunnel, may have been a Z movie in the first place and so, not represent a result indicative of a movie that interests a majority.
Either way, I too am extremely interested in how this turns out.
XenoMar 18th 2011 6:58PM
HAHAHAHA! Way to sper on torrent uploaders to disseminate this movie even more!
XenoMar 18th 2011 6:59PM
@Xeno - I love a challenge!
Allan xMar 18th 2011 7:25PM
Well since pirates already pirate movies anyway and people who don't torrent probably won't start torrenting.... it shouldn't make a difference....
CmpsdNoMoreMar 18th 2011 9:47PM
Why not just wait a week and get the whole DVD rip for free?
NeoprimalMar 18th 2011 9:50PM
@CmpsdNoMore
Because legal beats illegal any day - and despite what certain people say or think, copying and sharing dvds and music IS considered stealing.
unopepito06Mar 22nd 2011 12:34AM
I'm behind this 100%, and the fact that they are doing this encourages, nay, all but guarantees that I will buy a copy, if only to entice other production companies with my dollars to follow suit.
'Mmmmerrrica!!!!
Chloe WrightJun 8th 2011 6:23AM
This movie was fun to watch with a couple of freinds and a bag of popcorn. IT starts to get freaky when the monster/zombie comes out. A couple of friends beleived it was a put on but we three girls had a convincing play with just a zombie mask and the floor that creaks alot. This movie is true and anyone that says its not they should face the tunnel there selves. Also the gay Goverment is to scarred to actually face the truth. They didn't beleive in the tunnel and they had no input with this true fabolus movie. Face the tunnel you gay goverment, but wait we all know you have no balls. I was totally ddevasted when the documentry was over also when my friends started snorring oh wait that was when we turned it to polics. Near the end was freaky when you saw those cut out eyes and you also see the girl getting dragged by the zombie/monster. All you idiots that don't know anything abput the movie i guess you act like a gay weird and messed up GOVERMENT.
Signed Chloe
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