Exclusive: Massive Backlash Sparks Paramount Plus Show's Resurrection on DVD & VOD – Don't Miss Out!
Fans of Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies rejoice! Despite its cancellation from streaming, there's a glimmer of hope as the beloved show is set to be released on DVD & VOD, bringing joy to devoted followers
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Paramount+ series Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies is making its way to digital and DVD formats, delighting fans who were disheartened by its removal from streaming platforms.Fans can look forward to the DVD release of the Grease prequel, which offers an impressive collection of special features spanning over 30 minutes. Additionally, for those who prefer digital downloads, the full ten-episode season can be purchased for $19.99.
The cancellation of Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies, along with other shows, is part of a growing industry trend. Streaming services are removing titles due to financial tax incentives and restructuring.
Following its abrupt removal from Paramount+, Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies has found a glimmer of hope with upcoming digital and DVD releases. This musical rom-com, created by Annabel Oakes, is set four years prior to the events of the Grease movie. It centers around four students at Rydell High School - Jane, Olivia, Nancy, and Cynthia - who form the original 'Pink Ladies' group. The cancellation of Rise of the Pink Ladies, among several other shows, by Paramount+ has caused quite a stir in recent months.
Why Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies Was Cancelled
Paramount Home Entertainment has officially announced that the highly anticipated season 1 of Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies will soon be available for digital and DVD release. Entertainment Weekly has now confirmed this exciting news. Fans can already enjoy the digital version since its immediate release on July 24, while the DVD is scheduled to hit the shelves on November 7. Moreover, the DVD edition promises to be even more special, as it will include over 30 minutes of bonus content. For those who prefer digital downloads or Video on Demand (VOD), the entire ten-episode season can be purchased for $19.99.
On June 23, the removal took place, affecting three shows including the Grease prequel. In preparation for the merger with Showtime, Paramount+ announced the cancellation of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Star Trek: Prodigy, The Game, and Queen of the Universe. Paramount+ stated that they are refining their content offering to provide subscribers with the best streaming experience in light of the Showtime merger. Although it was rumored that the Grease prequel didn't attract a large audience, Paramount+ does not release any specific viewership data, as is the case with all streaming services.
Annabel Oakes strongly criticized the decision, stating that the removal of the Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies cast and crew had a devastating impact on those involved in the show. Unfortunately, this removal is part of a larger trend in the industry, as services like HBO Max, Disney+, and Hulu have been removing titles from their platforms. The main reasons for these controversial removals are often financial tax incentives and restructuring, as companies seek to take advantage of tax write-offs.
The removal of the show was particularly striking considering that Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies had been nominated for two Emmys. One possible solution to address this issue is for companies to adopt a manufactured-on-demand approach, where cancelled shows and movies are released on DVD and even Blu-ray, but only when an order is placed. This approach would ensure that these shows don't only exist in the temporary digital realm or, even worse, disappear forever.
Source: EW
