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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
It doesn't follow that just because Netflix is in the XL pack (as I hope it will be) that Lovefilm would have to be as well.
However, if we did get both in XL, I would be overjoyed! Unfortunately, it just seems too good to be true. Having said that, look at what they must have paid for BT Sports. Those of us who don't like sport haven't benefited at all from this arrangement, so having Netflix and Lovefilm included in XL would make up for this.
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I think it does. Netflix and LoveFilm are in direct competition. Netflix makes original content, LoveFilm responds by signing exclusive content deals, etc. I cannot see LoveFilm doing a deal with Virgin to be a paid for by subscription OTT app on the TiVo platform, if the same platform will give the customer access to their closest rival for no extra cost. It just wouldn't make any sense - it would be like standing next to your largest competitor and telling everybody that it is they, and not you, that offer the best value for money. If LoveFilm is coming to TiVo then it's on the same basis as Netflix. ie. They're either both paid for or both at no extra cost. In my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Chad
Maybe Virgin could cancel all of their current on demand content contracts for "Virgin Movies" and make Netflix and Lovefilm their default movie on demand providers? Netflix for free in XL and Lovefilm on a pay per view basis for those who want to watch new titles on demand.
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Personally, I like the idea, although Virgin Movies should stay to provide a "box office" style service (ie. at or around the time of DVD release). Then of course, you have the problem of renegotiating all of those carriage deals which include OD offerings, and those customers who pay for Sky Movies would still want Sky on demand, for example. I'd happily give up the current OD offering for free Netflix and LoveFilm, with Virgin Movies as a ppv option. But I don't see it happening.