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Old 30-01-2011, 19:34   #1242
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Re: TiVo
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Originally Posted by zantarous View Post
I am not entirely certain who streaming versus VoD rights work but in the US everyman and his god seem to have a streaming service, Netflix, Vudo, amazon and those are just of the top of my head.

I can't see the difference between being able to stream to a cable box versus a Blu ray player or directly to a TV. Amazon are usually quite good at leaving brand alone after purchase but I think the Amazon brand is too strong to not rebrand LoveFilm at some point.
Even before joining them I was getting loads of post in the post of them, begging me to join. Of course, their biggest shareholder at the time was doing their bit to promote Lovefilm too.


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Originally Posted by muppetman11 View Post
Fair point a monthly sub to stream films is great , however I think this year you will see Amazon on demand movies much like this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/video/ontv/..._rd_i=16261631
I forgot to mention: You can watch PPV movies on Lovefilm, but that's on top of your Lovefilm package price.

As for the good old Sky Factor:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...mackenzie.html
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LoveFilm is unable to instantly offer digital streams of new release movies because Sky owns the majority of subscription video on-demand (SVOD) rights in the UK. Last August, Ofcom asked the Competition Commission to investigate concerns about Sky's sale and distribution of SVOD rights. The media regulator was particularly concerned that the satellite broadcaster's exclusive control over first-run Hollywood movies gave it an "incentive and ability to distort competition". Ofcom further believes that the current situation results in "less choice, less innovation and higher prices" for consumers.
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Originally Posted by zantarous View Post
I am pretty sure some legal services already offer this like iTunes and there is one other that I saw advertised the other day saying watch day after US broadcast. I know it is vague but I will see if I can remember who it is.

But if it is a app on Tivo then you won't have to worry about your connection being capped if you want to stream a HD movie or have it effect other in the home.
Yeah, dedicated 10 meg connection for each TiVo, optimized for video delivery and free of STM. Love it already.

As for legal services......can't say I've seen any, not for US content days after their stateside broadcast. I'll be interested if you have any luck finding such a service.

Right, I need food.
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