Be VERY careful. There are ALWAYS exceptions with distributor lists. For some time the Chaplin Films were on WB label but they never had any exhibition rights. I would simply NEVER trust that if film A is released on DVD by company B that it is covered. I assume that MPLC keeps an on eye list and if you don't see it there than call them and get a specific answer (even if they should make a mistake it would not be your fault) There are far too many films out on home video labels where that company does NOT own any PPR or exhibition rights.
On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM, Patricia Ruocco <ruoc...@lislelibrary.org> wrote: > Thanks again Jessica and Linda. I will definitely be following up on your > suggestions. It's interesting -- my instinct was to go with the theatrical > release sources, but I know that in some circumstances MPLC has told me to > use the distributor information to determine whether or not we're covered to > show something. > > -- > Patricia Ruocco > > Adult Services > Lisle Library District > 630-971-1675 x1503 > ruoc...@lislelibrary.org > http://murderamongfriends.grouply.com > http://justbetweenframes.grouply.com > > > > > > > VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues > relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, > preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and > related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective > working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication > between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and > distributors. > -- Jessica Rosner Media Consultant 224-545-3897 (cell) 212-627-1785 (land line) jessicapros...@gmail.com VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
