How-To: Bypass The Dreaded iTunes "You must insert your Digital Copy DVD into your computer in order to redeem this code." Error Message.

Don't you hate it when a family member or a friend gives you a code redeemable for an iTunes copy of a movie, only to get the following error message - "You must insert your Digital Copy DVD into your computer in order to redeem this code."?


DON'T PANIC!

These types of movie redemption codes are commonly referred to as "disc based" or "XML based" digital copy redemptions, and are rarely seen with newer codes. In fact many "disc based" or "XML based" codes will have an expiration date that has passed (ie: expired) and yet many of those codes will still work, albeit for an SD version of the movie.

There are workarounds for both PC and MAC, with the files and easy to follow instructions posted generously @ Blu-Ray.com Forum: No longer need XML files for iTunes Digital Copies!  

I have personally used those instructions to redeem dozens of disc based iTunes movies without the required discs!

Also, if you aren't lucky enough to have generous family members or friends, there are places to get "disc based" or "XML based based iTunes movies on the cheap (for details check my previous How-To "How-To: Get Movies And Television Seasons For Streaming On Your Htpc On The Cheap!.

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Tuneskit All-In-One iTunes DRM Media Converter for Windows - Three Months Later (A Review).

I love movies and television, and I love my iPhone and my iPad - however I believe in technology as a tool, so I do use a variety of platforms and devices on a daily basis.

And since I love my iDevices, I have been purchasing content from iTunes for years, and now have a huge library of movies and TV shows in iTunes that are 'locked' to Apple devices due to DRM (Digital Rights Management).

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Staples iTunes Gift Card Sale - Buy 1 Get 2nd 30% - Limit 3 offers/Customer - Ends Today (6/6/15)!

Stock Up Time for iTunes Gift Cards!

Staples is currently offering a deal on iTunes Gift cards, buy 1 and get a 2nd at 30% off.
Limit 3 offers/Customer - Ends Today (6/6/15)

Buy 1 Get 2nd 30% off with code 71294

<<CLICK HERE>> to see the offer on Staples.com

If viewing on Flipboard, when prompted, press 'OPEN' and you will be directed to Staples to complete your order...Thank You!

This works out to an effective discount of just under 15% on two cards due to Staples added Secure Shipping Fee.

There is an additional $1.99 fee added to each card for "Included in the gift card purchase price is a $1.99 Secure Shipping Fee. This covers trackableshipping through the US Post Office, to ensure safe arrival" (Staples.com). To mitigate the impact of the $1.99 fee purchase the highest value cards that you can afford.

This is not the best deal on iTunes Gift Cards but when combined with sales (like this sale for Hairspray [1988] for $4.99 - an additional 15% off makes it $4.24!) can really have an impact on the overall costs of your iTunes purchases!

Movie Price Drop: What's in a Name? (Le prénom) only $4.99

Movie Price Drop: What's in a Name? (Le prénom) only $4.99

Buy " What's in a Name? (Le prénom)" - was $19.99 currently $4.99

...save $15.00!

Vincent (Patrick Bruel), a successful forty-something, is about to become a father for the first time. He is invited to dinner at the charming apartment of his sister, Elisabeth (Valérie Benguigui), and brother-in-law, Pierre (Charles Berling), where he catches up with his childhood friend, Claude (Guillaume de Tonquédec). Whilst waiting for Anna (Judith El Zein), his younger spouse who is always running late, his fellow guests happily bombard him with questions on his fast approaching fatherhood... But when his hosts ask Vincent what name he has chosen for his future offspring, his response plunges the family into chaos. Released December 13, 2013 *description courtesy of iTunes

Price subject to change, current as of 5/19/15  

Movie Price Drop: War of the Buttons (La Guerre des Boutons) only $4.99

Movie Price Drop: War of the Buttons (La Guerre des Boutons)

Buy "War of the Buttons (La Guerre des Boutons)" - was $12.99 currently $4.99

A village in the South of France, 1960. A band of country boys aged 7 to 14, led by fearless young Lebrac, wages an uncompromising battle against their sworn rivals, the kids from the neighboring village. A war of honor and allegiance that's been kept alive for generations, in which humiliation is the most fearsome defeat and no tactic is too extreme, including attacking the enemy stark naked! With their newest recruit, the brave and ingenious tomboy called Lanterne, victory is a skipping stone's throw away. But it's not easy to be an army of half-pints and not get into trouble with Mom and Dad after coming home from battle with torn clothes and missing buttons!
Released January 02, 2012 *description courtesy of iTunes

Price subject to change, current as of 5/19/15 

New Digital Copy Codes: Blachhat (5/12/15)

New Digital Copy Codes: Blackhat

The Blu-ray release of Blackhat became available last week (5/12/15) with digital copy codes. This title is still readily available on the Buy, Sell, Trade Thread @Blu-ray.com for reasonable prices from a multitude of sellers. These are digital copy codes only, no physical media, and availability on a specific service (UltraViolet / iTunes) will vary depending on the studio. For those wanting to purchase directly from iTunes I've included links below.

• Blackhat - iTunes | Vudu

New Digital Copy Codes: Black Sea, Fifty Shades of Grey & Selma (5/5/15)

New Digital Copy Codes: Black Sea, Fifty Shades of Grey & Selma

Blu-ray releases of Black Sea, Fifty Shades of Grey and Selma became available last week (5/5/15) with digital copy codes. Many of these titles are still readily available on the Buy, Sell, Trade Thread @Blu-ray.com for reasonable prices from a multitude of sellers. These are digital copy codes only, no physical media, and availability on a specific service (UltraViolet / iTunes) will vary depending on the studio. For those wanting to purchase directly from iTunes or Vudu I've included links below.

• Black Sea - iTunes | Vudu
• Fifty Shades of Grey - iTunes | Vudu
• Selma - iTunes | Vudu

How-To: Get Movies And Television Seasons For Streaming On Your Htpc On The Cheap!

Do you like to stream movies and television shows to your HTPC but balk at the outrageous prices the Hollywood studios charge, which are often as much or even more than the physical media?

There is a dirty little secret that Hollywood Studios does not want you to know -- READ MORE >>