Vudu, Flixster, Target or Best Buy digital copy - no Itunes copy like with the Blu-Ray packages
595990
I scanned the Amazon reviews before purchasing the basic dvd edition because I believed from the reviews that this would also have an itunes download which is $20 but the basic dvd copy which is $3 to $10 cheaper than the Blu-Ray packages (some have the extra disc) does not have the itunes download.

The digital copy is 147 minutes long.  The digital copy has one extra which is the intro to new cast members.
4508599
I love the movies, however this package at this price should include the digital versions, too. Also was unable to use Vudu's disc-to-digital option, sadly, for $2 per disc.
2664268
I would have given this rating a zero star if it were possible. I loved the movie and bought this movie as a bluray/dvd/digital copy combo pack.  Do NOT buy this combo unless you want to have to download another program called flixster and have to watch the movie through their site/program.  It is NOT compatible with iTunes and they refuse to help.  I submitted a request and all they gave me for an answer was what was posted on their website.  I consider this false advertising as when you buy a Bluray/DVD/Digital copy combo pack it includes a digital copy that can be download to your computer and can be played in your choice of program.  NO WHERE DID IT SAY I HAD TO USE flixster TO PLAY THE MOVIE.  Flixster hides where it downloads the copies and even when finding the file does not let you find the digital movie file to try and open in another program.  I will never buy another combo like this again.  If I had known about this, I would have just bought the DVD or bought the movie through iTunes.
4425285
BLU RAY+DIGITAL COPY but what a shame! where's the digital copy?!!!!!!!!!! all i had is the blu ray and no digital copy. i wanted the combo blu ray and dvd .oh well,can't return it already opened my movie and i was waiting for this for a year to come out. please don't mislead your customers.
2965233
The movie is great, but not happy about the fact that this digital copy will not download to my iTunes library like most do these days. Thanks for that WB. I have a few of the HP digital copies that I redeemed through iTunes (and therefore downloaded onto my phone, iPad, etc). Why couldn't they do the same with Fantastic Beasts? To get this digital copy, you are required to have a vudu or flixter account (and maybe one other type of account that I wasn't familiar with). As far as I know, you must use the internet/data to watch movies from these services. Not cool while on a plane! Which is often where I watch my movies!
325802
Don't buy it for the digital copy because, as usual with UV/Flixster downloads, it doesn't work.
3803188
I never had issues with these playing in my Blu Ray player aka ps3-4. My big issue and the reason for the 3 stars is that they don't come with the digital copies!!! Why spend this kind of $$$ that doesn't give you everything?
4957536
*UPDATE 7/31/12: Imagine my surprise when after more than a 4 months of thinking this issue dead and gone, that an email shows up that my code has been reactivated!

So this has redeemed them in my eyes and hope that this is a digital policy that would be taken more flexibly than it originally was.

"Hello: We are happy to let you know that the "Bridesmaids" digital copy feature has been reactivated and is now available. The authorization code that came with your DVD or Blu-ray package is valid.

To make your digital copy, please go to the link: {URL to download the digital copy}

Next, select your digital copy Retailer and "Continue."  From there, you'll be able to make the copy in the usual way.

Please let us know if you need any further assistance. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Universal Digital Copy Support"

Original review below:

I had no idea how much I would like this movie until I rented it. Then I see that Universal had crippled all the special features on the DVD, making it a rental-only version. The only way to see any extras was to buy the movie. So I liked the movie so much I decided that this was worth the purchase. I don't buy many movies and the ones I do must be worth seeing multiple times.

I quickly order the movie from Amazon only looking for the Blu-ray version and when it arrives I see that it comes with a DVD version and, for a limited time, a digital copy. Awesome. So I open the DVD box to find that the certificate to download the digital movie expired last month, on February 25th 2012. This is a pity because I would have loved to see this movie on my tablet or iPhone or any other place that I could take it with me an enjoy.

So I ask Universal to assist and see if they would assist in getting me a working link to a downloadable copy. Their response?

"Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, we have no way to assist you.

The digital copy authorization period for this title has expired, and the digital copy is no longer available.  All Universal digital copy features are available for limited time periods only, with the terms of the offer listed on the outer packaging."

Ah too late. I missed the expiration date in the item details on Amazon and unfortunately for Universal, these fine print items are very small, printed like a small disclaimer. So now people who paid the same amount that I had, now have three formats and because of Universal's Scrooge-like policies, I have no way of easily getting what I feel I paid for.

Don't get me wrong. I understand coupons expire, but unlike a coupon, I paid for the full product and this only a Universal policy to limit the digital copy download time that has me upset. This is a POLICY and I am a customer, capable of purchasing many other of their products. They should honor that fact, make me a happy customer and allow me to download a copy for myself to enjoy JUST LIKE others have before me who've purchased this movie. A time-limiting a downloadable format is not an incentive for people to buy a movie and it should be honored for any customer of theirs who purchases their products. And face it: it costs them precious little to do this.

Now I am an unhappy customer and will never consider buying another Universal DVD because of their short-sightedness.

The problem I have is with Universal and not with the movie. I loved the movie and do recommend it. I just warn everyone that you will miss out on the portable digital copy of this movie if you buy this disk--and if taking it with you on your portable device is important for you, Universal will not care or extend any courtesy to you, their customer, to provide you any help. [7/31/12 Update: YES they will.]
4489143
Package shows blue ray/ dvd and it is only blue ray
3204186
The digital copy does not have Itunes support. Warner Brothers should be ashamed to have advertised this movie with a digital copy.
4410549
I'm happy to finally have this movie on DVD and Blu Ray. I am PISSED that the Digital Copy is only for Itunes. I have no idea why Disney moved away from Ultra Violet ($$ from Apple probably). All of my digital Disney content is Ultra Violet. I think this is the end of my support for the the Walt Disney Signature Collection. Complete BS.
1551488
Movie is great. HOWEVER, disappointed with digital copy.  All my other movies are downloaded to Itunes. The digital copy isn' compatible. I had to sign up with some weird online service id never heard of for thr digital copy. I'm not happy about that.
3351535
This review is about Ultraviolet not the movie. I just purchased the combo pack with UV, and as an added "bonus" for me was that the package indicated a downloadable copy (no further details). What this actually means is that you must have Flixster or VUDU in order to access this feature or the "download" the movie.

If you loved the movie, which is the primary reason I purchased this product, then you already know what you are getting, but do not be fooled by the "download" label on the package thinking it is compatible with iTunes or any other app.
4699174
When I buy a movie and on the outside it states "Digital Copy" I expect a "real" digital copy.  Something that I can easily import into the media player of choice and review at will without having to look for the disc.  When I purchase a disc and pay extra for a digital copy so I won't have to purchase another copy for portable devices, AppleTVs or other uses only to find that the Digital Copy included does not allow for importing into my music library of choice, but rather requires a poorly built APP on my iPhone or iPad to view the movie I'm rather frustrated.

The movie is amazing, its not as good as the books, but it never is.  The movies tell a slightly different story, not necessarily worse, but different, and that's OK.  The BluRay's video looks sharp and the soundtrack is great.  I just wish Warner Bros. would leave our "traditional" digital copies alone and include the value of a portable version I can import into a music library management solution of my choice be it iTunes or Windows Media Player.  I'm alright with providing the Ultraviolet option, but they should include it as another option for the digital copy, not the only choice.
1737548
The movie was very entertaining.

It is one I would have purchased except for (1) thing - the UltraViolet digital copy.  I refuse to buy ANY blu-ray that only comes with an UltraViolet digital copy. I've fought with those things since they day they came out. I spend a lot of time commuting and rely on the digital copies included with the movies I buy so I can enjoy them in transit.  UltraViolet is a nightmare - seperate programs, seperate accounts and the possibility that your "digital copy" can be revoked at any time.  I miss the good old days where you simply popped in a disk (or entered a code) and had a copy automatically added to your iTunes account.

As such, I will NOT buy this Blu-ray or any others that do come with the faux UltraViolet digital copy. I'm passing on "The Amazing Spiderman" same as I did with "Sherlock Holmes - A Game of Shadows" and "Men in Black 3".  I would have paid for the complete 3D deluxe blu-ray versions of these movies had they come with a TRUE digital copy.

If I want to watch the movie again - I'll add it to my Netflex queue.
3526990
Great movie. Blu-Ray is good. However the digital copy was terrible. Would not play consistently no matter what I did. I think Vudu is to blame for that however...
1861657
Why only release the digital copy to one provider?  If i want to watch on my apple TV I need the apple copy and the VUDU app sucks for downloading to my ipad.  I hate these studios not releasing the digital copy to all providers Why not be like disney movies anywhere?  If I am shelling out 15-25 a movie when everyone else is stealing them digitally I should be rewarded for it.  I will no longer purchase another movie from this studio until they correct this