Netflix/Streaming Services
17-01-2018, 16:27
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by Chad
Amazon have launched an EPG for live channels on Fire TV in the States.
https://amazonfiretv.blog/live-tv-ha...v-2e357d13c0fc
Is this a step forward or a step backwards for the streaming giant? A streaming service trying to replicate a linear TV service. Interesting.
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It's a logical step in my opinion. It's just one extra way to find the programme you want to watch. You don't have to use it, but if you are thinking of something to watch on one of the live channels offered by Amazon, surely this is the way to go.
As I never watch live channels, I won't be using it when the service comes to the UK.
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17-01-2018, 17:13
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#4097
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
It's a logical step in my opinion. It's just one extra way to find the programme you want to watch. You don't have to use it, but if you are thinking of something to watch on one of the live channels offered by Amazon, surely this is the way to go.
As I never watch live channels, I won't be using it when the service comes to the UK.
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So you don't watch live sports, OB?
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17-01-2018, 18:19
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#4098
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by Mad Max
So you don't watch live sports, OB?
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Nope. I detest watching other people play sport!
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17-01-2018, 19:42
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Nope. I detest watching other people play sport!
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Well each to their own but there is nothing like live sport with all its drama sometimes..
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17-01-2018, 22:12
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#4100
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RIp Sweetness
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by denphone
Well each to their own but there is nothing like live sport with all its drama sometimes..
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I am with you Den, don't watch recorded sport.
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17-01-2018, 22:51
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by denphone
Well each to their own but there is nothing like live sport with all its drama sometimes..
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Indeed ET and the penalty shootout that's just finished
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17-01-2018, 23:41
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Nope. I detest watching other people play sport!
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What exactly do you mean by "watching other people play sport!" ?
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18-01-2018, 08:20
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#4103
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by Mad Max
What exactly do you mean by "watching other people play sport!" ?
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To my mind, Max, if you are playing yourself, it can be fun. But warching others play is just boring.
I know that there are many, many others who do not feel the same, but hey, I was born this way!
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19-01-2018, 12:15
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
More original content on the cards if Amazon acquire Lionsgate.
http://www.csimagazine.com/csi/Amazo...Lions-Gate.php
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19-01-2018, 14:29
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
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What are the shows that would be shown, OB?
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19-01-2018, 16:32
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#4106
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by Mad Max
What are the shows that would be shown, OB?
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The TV side of Lionsgate has produced Nashville, Anger Management, The Dead Zone, Five Days to Midnight, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Boss, Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Mad Men, for example. I don't know what is currently in production.
On the films side, they own many thousands of films including Army of One, Total Recall, On Golden Pond, The Hunger Games and the Rambo series.
Incidentally, they also own Starz, so those shows will be available too.
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19-01-2018, 17:12
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
The TV side of Lionsgate has produced Nashville, Anger Management, The Dead Zone, Five Days to Midnight, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Boss, Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Mad Men, for example. I don't know what is currently in production.
On the films side, they own many thousands of films including Army of One, Total Recall, On Golden Pond, The Hunger Games and the Rambo series.
Incidentally, they also own Starz, so those shows will be available too.
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Ok thanks OB, the only thing I see there that I have watched is Mad Men, which was excellent.
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19-01-2018, 17:37
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
The TV side of Lionsgate has produced Nashville, Anger Management, The Dead Zone, Five Days to Midnight, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Boss, Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Mad Men, for example. I don't know what is currently in production.
On the films side, they own many thousands of films including Army of One, Total Recall, On Golden Pond, The Hunger Games and the Rambo series.
Incidentally, they also own Starz, so those shows will be available too.
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Malone and Discovery also have a decent stake in Lionsgate.
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19-01-2018, 17:45
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear
Malone and Discovery also have a decent stake in Lionsgate.
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Very true. Unfortunately, VM subscribers appear not to have benefited from that.
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19-01-2018, 20:09
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#4110
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Very true. Unfortunately, VM subscribers appear not to have benefited from that.
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If the contracts and shows are already with other networks and providers there is not much VM can do at the moment.
People need to remember just because a company takes over another company, the buying company does not automatically gain rights of shows/movies if contracts are already in place with other providers.
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