RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Skopal, Pavel T1 Old and New: A History of DVD as a History of Differentiation JF Iluminace YR 2006 VO 18 IS 4 SP 105 OP 124 UL https://iluminace.cz/en/artkey/ilu-200604-0005.php AB The text traces a brief history of DVD as a format for the distribution of Hollywood films and focuses on the operation of DVD as a means of product differentiation. The author traces how the practices that differentiate DVD from theatrical, videocassette, laserdisc, and television marketing were established.