Does Blockbuster Edit Their Movies?

Sugarbrie, I meant that the editing was done by the distributors FOR Blockbuster, and not BY Blockbuster. I am not talking about cutting a rental release to get an "R" rated version from an "NC-17" film. I'm talking about cutting scenes to "clean-up" "R" or even "PG-13" films. Please see Sdcampbell's posts.

Netflix is not an option for me, since most of my rentals are spur of the moment. Unfortunately, a nearby rental store has only a limited selection of DVD's. So how can I be sure if other chains are not editing as well?

I feel that if editing is done, the DVD's should clearly be marked "edited for content" as most TV stations now do before running a movie.

Jlambrick, according to my search on their website about editing

No, BLOCKBUSTER does not edit the content of its films. We offer all movies for rental or sale the way we receive them from the studios.

This is a slick answer, because it doesn't address whether Blockbuster can ask for a tamer version of an R-rated movie, instead of the standard DVD release. With Blockbuster's financial clout, this is a real possibility. I sent them an email asking specifically about studio/distributor editing...I'll be interested to see their response...if I get one!

Unclejeff, you're a smart guy! Here is Blockbuster's email answer to my question about studio/distributor editing (censoring)

We realize that our library will include movies that are not of interest to everyone. The movies and games we carry are based on a number of factors, including customer demand. As you might imagine, we have a broad customer base and our goal is to stock titles that will appeal to a wide audience.

Blockbuster appreciates the diversity of our customer base, and we are dedicated to giving all our customers the best convenience, selection, service and value.

Like a politician, they still refused to give a direct answer to a simple question!