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Netflix takes gamble with Epix film cull

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Re: Netflix takes gamble with Epix film cull

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Post by ZenoArrow »

commentzorro wrote: post #7
mcv wrote: post #3

I thought Netflix was supposed to be a replacement for cable. Now they're saying they're an add-on rather than a replacement?

I agree. I just dropped my cable subscription and switched to Netflix 6 weeks ago. I switched not because there was nothing to watch on cable but because the prices had gotten so far out of whack. Netflix had enough to watch at a reasonable price to make it a good deal. But, outside of Daredevil, I don't find its own content very compelling. (Too much "Soap Opera In Disguise" for my tastes. I blame "Game of Thrones"…

Would you consider switching from Netflix to Hulu?

From the article...

"Rival US service Hulu will take on the Epix catalogue. "Our subscribers have been asking us for more, and more recent, big movies," Hulu said.

"We listened. Through this new deal with Epix, we are proud to now be able to offer a huge selection of the biggest blockbusters and premium films.""

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Post by JonoBB »

Dwolb wrote: post #4

I feel like this move is too early for Netflix strategy-wise for non-power users. Yes, it may be the case that their early adopters plow through premium TV, but I'd like to investigate more to understand if people choose Netflix to have the option fo view movies like Transformers, licensed from Epix. This move would happen eventually as creators gain access to streaming (distribution) platforms and platforms (like Ne…

This again proves how the music industry is far and away better at the streaming model, whereas the movie industry is still trying to find its way.

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Post by cbaleanu »

dogma1138 wrote: post #2

Epix holds the broadcasting rights for PPV/VOD/Streaming for Viacom-Paramount, MGM, United Artists, Lion's Gate, Disney's Marvel Franchise... Yep that's a big gamble indeed.... All these streaming services are becoming pretty much Cable TV 2.0. Today (UK) if you want to watch most things well it's Netflix (with DNS/IP region hacks to get US and UK content), Amazon Prime Video (probably the poorest of the bunch at lea…

HBO GO is available in Romania FWIW

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Post by seer »

I feel so sad for people forced to use the legal distribution channels - it must be such a chore to have to be informed which movie or series is available on which channel, have to switch between different apps / recommendation engines and have pay to every single middle men his toll, when their part could very well be free.

Using pirate solutions seems such a great experience in comparison - a global free peer to peer distribution channel with incredible bandwidth, availability and full catalog of most of human produced media, one click away. Services that are so resilient that are actually designed to withstand multiple governments' attempts to shut them down. No censorship of media, but a lot of structure and quality controls baked in, where actual people dynamically help each other police and secure content.

I really can't believe an actual paying customer can't get even close to the comfort, ease and availability of something like this. It really is astonishing.

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Post by LukeB_UK »

dogma1138 wrote: post #2

Epix holds the broadcasting rights for PPV/VOD/Streaming for Viacom-Paramount, MGM, United Artists, Lion's Gate, Disney's Marvel Franchise... Yep that's a big gamble indeed.... All these streaming services are becoming pretty much Cable TV 2.0. Today (UK) if you want to watch most things well it's Netflix (with DNS/IP region hacks to get US and UK content), Amazon Prime Video (probably the poorest of the bunch at lea…

Aren't all the HBO shows that Sky has available on NowTV? I've not found it lacking any I've been wanting to watch.

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Post by acheron »

ZenoArrow wrote: post #11
commentzorro wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I agree. I just dropped my cable subscription and switched to Netflix 6 weeks ago. I switched not because there was nothing to watch on cable but because the prices had gotten so far out of whack. Netflix had enough to watch at a reasonable price to make it a good deal. But, outside of Daredevil, I don't find its own content very compelling. (Too much "Soap Opera In Disguise" for my tastes. I blame "Game of Thrones"…

Would you consider switching from Netflix to Hulu? From the article... "Rival US service Hulu will take on the Epix catalogue. "Our subscribers have been asking us for more, and more recent, big movies," Hulu said. "We listened. Through this new deal with Epix, we are proud to now be able to offer a huge selection of the biggest blockbusters and premium films.""

I thought Hulu still had ads even if you pay. That's a non-starter.

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Post by commentzorro »

ZenoArrow wrote: post #11
commentzorro wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I agree. I just dropped my cable subscription and switched to Netflix 6 weeks ago. I switched not because there was nothing to watch on cable but because the prices had gotten so far out of whack. Netflix had enough to watch at a reasonable price to make it a good deal. But, outside of Daredevil, I don't find its own content very compelling. (Too much "Soap Opera In Disguise" for my tastes. I blame "Game of Thrones"…

Would you consider switching from Netflix to Hulu? From the article... "Rival US service Hulu will take on the Epix catalogue. "Our subscribers have been asking us for more, and more recent, big movies," Hulu said. "We listened. Through this new deal with Epix, we are proud to now be able to offer a huge selection of the biggest blockbusters and premium films.""

I looked at Hulu and Hulu plus. Hulu plus is a paid subscription that does have lots of content and would probably be acceptable ... except ... IT HAS F*ING ADS! I want NO ADS. I'm so sick to death of all the ads being shoved at me everywhere I turn these days.

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Post by adamc »

ZenoArrow wrote: post #11
commentzorro wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I agree. I just dropped my cable subscription and switched to Netflix 6 weeks ago. I switched not because there was nothing to watch on cable but because the prices had gotten so far out of whack. Netflix had enough to watch at a reasonable price to make it a good deal. But, outside of Daredevil, I don't find its own content very compelling. (Too much "Soap Opera In Disguise" for my tastes. I blame "Game of Thrones"…

Would you consider switching from Netflix to Hulu? From the article... "Rival US service Hulu will take on the Epix catalogue. "Our subscribers have been asking us for more, and more recent, big movies," Hulu said. "We listened. Through this new deal with Epix, we are proud to now be able to offer a huge selection of the biggest blockbusters and premium films.""

I wouldn't, because Hulu has commercials, and after years of Netflix, I find them extremely irritating.

Netflix still has enough programming to be worth $8-9 a month. But as their movie offerings drop, their value proposition weakens.

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Post by teddyuk »

Dwolb wrote: post #4

I feel like this move is too early for Netflix strategy-wise for non-power users. Yes, it may be the case that their early adopters plow through premium TV, but I'd like to investigate more to understand if people choose Netflix to have the option fo view movies like Transformers, licensed from Epix. This move would happen eventually as creators gain access to streaming (distribution) platforms and platforms (like Ne…

People who have money to spend will spend it on premium products, people who don't will sit for hours wasting their lives away watching cheap crap (soaps in the uk).

Best differentiating yourself and keeping it premium, price and content.

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