Disney acquires own streaming facilities, will pull Netflix content
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Disney acquires own streaming facilities, will pull Netflix content
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#2I guess this was inevitable, but I wonder how long until we're stuck paying for internet streaming service bundles?
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#3Didn't they just recently (past year) sign this deal? I imagine Disney has to pay a fair amount back to end the distribution deal.
Re: Disney acquires own streaming facilities, will pull Netflix content
#4Didn't they just recently (past year) sign this deal? I imagine Disney has to pay a fair amount back to end the distribution deal.
If anyone has the money to pull out, Disney has the money.
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#5tl;dr Subscribing to a standalone ESPN service will be possible starting in 2018.
This is an earth shaker for sports properties, cable companies, and subscription VODs. NFLX was quickly down 5%, but is rebounding.
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#6Also interesting given the cosiness of Apple's relationship with Disney, and their forthcoming streaming service.
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#7Does this mean no more Star Wars content on Netflix?
Re: Disney acquires own streaming facilities, will pull Netflix content
#8I guess this was inevitable, but I wonder how long until we're stuck paying for internet streaming service bundles?
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Re: Disney acquires own streaming facilities, will pull Netflix content
#9I guess this was inevitable, but I wonder how long until we're stuck paying for internet streaming service bundles?
I feel like piracy is going to continue to be an issue until we get a spotify/tidal/apple music-type service for video content. Netflix seemed a lot closer to that several years ago, but it feels like we're moving backwards.
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#10I'm a little surprised they didn't move this content to Hulu. Disney already owns a 30% stake in Hulu, this could only make it more valuable.