[BigSkyFreeper]

Well Blockbuster tried to force that format in the DVD market onto their customers. In most Blockbuster stores where the studio released both versions, Blockbuster refused to carry the widescreen for rental.

Which explains why you see dual sided DVD's. Widescreen on one side, full screen on the other.

[GOPrincess]

<> This used to be the case, and I really liked the value for the money. Unfortunately, any DVD I've bought in the last year or two (and I buy dozens) has had separate releases of widescreen and fullscreen, and you have to choose. (I always go widescreen.)