The Simpsons has been axed on DVD
After more than a decade as a box set staple, seasonal DVD releases of The Simpsons are being discontinued. Slumping sales are apparently to blame, with showrunner Al Jean revealing the decision to fans on Twitter. A source from Fox Home Entertainment confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, adding as an explanation: “There’s so much happening in the digital space, it made more sense to focus on that.”
.@thesimpsons #EverySimpsonsEver I personally am v sorry to see DVDs discontinued We did them purely for the love of hearing ourselves talk
— Al Jean (@AlJean) April 8, 2015
extras will be available online — but not for viewers outside the US
It’s undoubtedly the end of an era for The Simpsons and for physical formats,…
Source:: The Verge
