VOD : Netflix/Streaming Services

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Sorry, I didn't mean to be patronising! But I do think there comes a point when many of us no longer want to see films like this. They are designed for a younger audience but they put stuff in there that adults will also appreciate, to encourage them to bring their kids to watch the films!

I do agree that the quality of this material can be very good, but it is also true to say that people can grow out of it.

Lose interest in, yes, “grow out of” ... no. If it has anything to do with age, it’s likely down to the rigidity of thinking that more often afflicts older people than younger (though by no means exclusively). In the case of complex, multi-layered sci-fi/fantasy of the kind being made for Disney by Lucasfilm and Marvel, it is certainly the case that a lack of imagination would hinder their enjoyment.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Chris

Lose interest in, yes, “grow out of” ... no. If it has anything to do with age, it’s likely down to the rigidity of thinking that more often afflicts older people than younger (though by no means exclusively). In the case of complex, multi-layered sci-fi/fantasy of the kind being made for Disney by Lucasfilm and Marvel, it is certainly the case that a lack of imagination would hinder their enjoyment.

Ha ha, that's funny! I was into Star Trek - Voyager and Deep Space 9 until about 20 years ago, but they look tired and dated now. I still enjoy well-made modern films about space. So rigidity of thinking it certainly isn't!

Cartoons I used to love when I was younger, but again, watching stuff like Tom and Jerry is like going back a very long way - it is such a tired format now.

I still see modern animations such as Coco with my grandsons, and they are very well done and quite entertaining. But I wouldn't watch them on my own. I have, literaaly, 'grown out' of that type of entertainment, which is, after all, aimed at children and young adults.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Ha ha, that's funny! I was into Star Trek - Voyager and Deep Space 9 until about 20 years ago, but they look tired and dated now. I still enjoy well-made modern films about space. So rigidity of thinking it certainly isn't!

Cartoons I used to love when I was younger, but again, watching stuff like Tom and Jerry is like going back a very long way - it is such a tired format now.

I still see modern animations such as Coco with my grandsons, and they are very well done and quite entertaining. But I wouldn't watch them on my own. I have, literaaly, 'grown out' of that type of entertainment, which is, after all, aimed at children and young adults.

In other words you watched DS9 and Voyager until they were cancelled anyway.

Actually I think the stories hold up rather well, especially Next Generation. And they look very good too, so long as you make allowances for the capabilities of the time (caveat ... the remastered NexGen episodes look great except on a UHD, high frame rate TV, which for my taste tends to make the picture contrast and colour space look like a 1980s tv soap opera, shot on video, which is a shame as it was actually all shot on 35mm film.)

Are you sure you’re just not very good at allowing your imagination to fill in the gaps where any modern sci fi or fantasy series would jam the screen with CG and faux handheld camera shake?

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Chris

In other words you watched DS9 and Voyager until they were cancelled anyway.

Actually I think the stories hold up rather well, especially Next Generation. And they look very good too, so long as you make allowances for the capabilities of the time (caveat ... the remastered NexGen episodes look great except on a UHD, high frame rate TV, which for my taste tends to make the picture contrast and colour space look like a 1980s tv soap opera, shot on video, which is a shame as it was actually all shot on 35mm film.)

Are you sure you’re just not very good at allowing your imagination to fill in the gaps where any modern sci fi or fantasy series would jam the screen with CG and faux handheld camera shake?

I watched those programmes until the end of the series. They are repeated ad nauseum now, but as I say, they appear very dated.

Given your complete denial of my views on the future of TV, I thought you would believe that I had a vivid imagination!

Actually, I think your predictions of the future of TV betray rigid thinking, not imagination - you have always fancied that everyone must, sooner or later, develop the same preferences as yourself, and you tend to go trawling the internet looking for articles that affirm the view you already hold.

[Chad]

TV Player is a shell of its former self. They have a cheek charging the same price after losing so many channels.

https://tvplayer.com/channels

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by denphone

l think you know they do.

No, I don't, Den, I have no clue as to what will be shown on Disney that will be of interest to me.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Chris

Actually, I think your predictions of the future of TV betray rigid thinking, not imagination - you have always fancied that everyone must, sooner or later, develop the same preferences as yourself, and you tend to go trawling the internet looking for articles that affirm the view you already hold.

Ooh, ouch!

In fact the prediction I made in respect of linear TV is based on viewing trends, TV industry views and common sense, but some on here won't believe what I say until it happens. Just a waiting game now.

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Originally Posted by Mad Max

No, I don't, Den, I have no clue as to what will be shown on Disney that will be of interest to me.

I think you have made the right call for your viewing preferences, Max. Unless you are into Star Wars, Harry Potter and the like, this is unlikely to appeal to either of us, unless we ever get the Hulu strand, which is unlikely in the short term.

[muppetman11]

How long has Disney made Harry Potter ?

[denphone]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

How long has Disney made Harry Potter ?

It would help if he got many of his facts right for starters as he certainly does have quite a penchant for getting it wrong that is for sure.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

How long has Disney made Harry Potter ?

HP was just an example of the kind of material that appeals more to younger people. I know it isn't Disney!

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Originally Posted by denphone

It would help if he got many of his facts right for starters as he certainly does have quite a penchant for getting it wrong that is for sure.

I'm afraid, Den, that you have a penchant for misremembering.

[muppetman11]

HBO , Sky nearing output deal renewal

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...enewal-1250682

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https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2019...deal-with-hbo/

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

HBO , Sky nearing output deal renewal

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...enewal-1250682

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https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2019...deal-with-hbo/

Yes, looks like HBO Max is not going to launch in the UK for the time being.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Yes, looks like HBO Max is not going to launch in the UK for the time being.

If this is correct it could also be a good sign for Sky Cinema keeping the first run rights to Warner Bros movies.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

If this is correct it could also be a good sign for Sky Cinema keeping the first run rights to Warner Bros movies.

It's certainly very fluid at the moment, with some going down the direct to customer route and others selling the rights to others. It will be interesting to see how this pans out in the next few years.