VOD : Netflix/Streaming Services

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

I've heard whispers that Netflix are gearing up to take Sky on for movie rights. I think most studios only have a year left in their deal with Sky. I'm not 100% about that though so hopefully someone a bit more in the know can clarify that.

They'd have to add considerably more subscribers than they currently have to make it worthwhile in the UK can't see it personally , I can however see them gaining more traction in the USA.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35674293-post324.html

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

They'd have to add considerably more subscribers than they currently have to make it worthwhile in the UK can't see it personally , I can however see them gaining more traction in the USA.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35674293-post324.html

Cheers for that bud i didn't know the costs were that high, a real eye opener.

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

They'd have to add considerably more subscribers than they currently have to make it worthwhile in the UK can't see it personally , I can however see them gaining more traction in the USA.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35674293-post324.html

Not really MM. They could probably afford to take a hit from their worldwide profits to invest in movie rights over here, and then wait for new subscribers to join to repay some of the initial outlay. They also do not need to buy rights from all the studios, they could just go after a couple of studios.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Not really MM. They could probably afford to take a hit from their worldwide profits to invest in movie rights over here, and then wait for new subscribers to join to repay some of the initial outlay. They also do not need to buy rights from all the studios, they could just go after a couple of studios.

Of course that's an option but my opinion is that Netflix's popularity is more to do with its cheap entry point and original content thrown in with its superior technology , buying up first run movie rights in a competitive market doesn't come cheap and this price would no doubt be added to the subscription charge. Time will tell I guess.

[passingbat]

Shame this isn't the UK Amazon Prime. But a good sign though.

Here’s a first: Several HBO series, including The Sopranos and The Wire, will begin appearing on Amazon Prime Instant Video starting May 21.

http://gigaom.com/2014/04/23/amazon-...ef5db-99264177

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Of course that's an option but my opinion is that Netflix's popularity is more to do with its cheap entry point and original content thrown in with its superior technology , buying up first run movie rights in a competitive market doesn't come cheap and this price would no doubt be added to the subscription charge. Time will tell I guess.

If my memory serves me correctly, Netflix have already said that they will be going for Sky's film rights when the contracts are up.

Don't know how that will affect the cost, though. But I will bet you that it will be cheaper than the Sky Movies subscription.

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Originally Posted by passingbat

Shame this isn't the UK Amazon Prime. But a good sign though.



http://gigaom.com/2014/04/23/amazon-...ef5db-99264177

I'm sure it will come. Our kind Liberty man just needs to knock on their door and ask....

[denphone]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

If my memory serves me correctly, Netflix have already said that they will be going for Sky's film rights when the contracts are up.

Don't know how that will affect the cost, though. But I will bet you that it will be cheaper than the Sky Movies subscription.

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I'm sure it will come. Our kind Liberty man just needs to knock on their door and ask....

Perhaps the great and most influential Muppetman can do that for us.

[zantarous]

Originally Posted by passingbat

Shame this isn't the UK Amazon Prime. But a good sign though.



http://gigaom.com/2014/04/23/amazon-...ef5db-99264177

is it a good sign looks to me like HBO still isn't ready to embrace the new world and trying desperately to hold onto a outdated method of doing business, shows have to wait three years from first broadcast before they become available on the service.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

If my memory serves me correctly, Netflix have already said that they will be going for Sky's film rights when the contracts are up.

Don't know how that will affect the cost, though. But I will bet you that it will be cheaper than the Sky Movies subscription.

My reasoning isn't purely from a financial point , Netflix and Sky Movies are completely different offerings. Sky Movies does as it says on the tin its a premium first run movie service as opposed to Netflix which in my opinion puts more emphasis on TV boxsets and Original programming , as I said let's wait and see what happens when the rights are due up , look at BT someone else could come in and shock us.

[Media Boy UK]

Amazon instant video set to launch on Virgin Media?

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Apparantly Amazon instant video is being tested on some Tivo boxes. I do not know if this is true or not i was told by someone in CS.

[denphone]

Well if its true then that would be nice.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

My reasoning isn't purely from a financial point , Netflix and Sky Movies are completely different offerings. Sky Movies does as it says on the tin its a premium first run movie service as opposed to Netflix which in my opinion puts more emphasis on TV boxsets and Original programming , as I said let's wait and see what happens when the rights are due up , look at BT someone else could come in and shock us.

Don't forget that Netflix are new to the UK and it takes time to build up all the rights required to show the content you want to make available. Look at the US version of Netflix and you will see that they have much more content. There is no reason why the UK version shouldn't be as comprehensive with a little time.

As I said, Netflix have already indicated their interest in doing deals with the film studios but they cannot do so until current exclusive rights with Sky are up. Shouldn't be too much longer now.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Amazon instant video set to launch on Virgin Media?

Virgin Media have already broached the idea with Amazon but they were not ready. I think it will be more than a year before we get this, but pretty certain we will get it when all the issues are resolved.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Don't forget that Netflix are new to the UK and it takes time to build up all the rights required to show the content you want to make available. Look at the US version of Netflix and you will see that they have much more content. There is no reason why the UK version shouldn't be as comprehensive with a little time.

As I said, Netflix have already indicated their interest in doing deals with the film studios but they cannot do so until current exclusive rights with Sky are up. Shouldn't be too much longer now.

They may very well have more content , how much of that is first run movies ? Hardly any at the moment despite the fact its streaming service being around since late 2006.

[denphone]

First run movies are alright to a certain extent but then they get repeated and repeated wherever Netflix has a wide variety of content to suit the many different tastes.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

They may very well have more content , how much of that is first run movies ? Hardly any at the moment despite the fact its streaming service being around since late 2006.

I don't know MM, I just know they have far more TV series than we get. We can't really grumble about the movies, though. We get PPV films as soon as they are out on Filmflex, after 6 months they are on Sky Movies and then they can appear anywhere after 2 years. The advantage of Netflix getting the film rights from 6 months is that they will provide competition for Sky Movies, thereby bringing prices down. If they take over from Sky Movies with all their exclusive deals, assuming that may come about, I can safely drop Sky Movies altogether!

I appreciate that prices at Netflix will go up as a result, but it will be cheaper for us overall.

I know you don't think it fits their existing model, but models change, and as I said, they have declared their interest in the studio rights.