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Post by DC-Fan on May 15, 2017 21:48:43 GMT
What premium channels (e.g. HBO, Cinemax, Starz, Showtime) do you get in addition to your regular channels? Do you also get any subscription services (e.g. Amazon, CBS All-Access, Hulu, Netflix)? If you can only afford 1 premium channel or 1 subscription service, which 1 would you choose?
The reason I'm asking is because a few idiots on another thread claim that Netflix is the future and that more people are switching from premium cable channels to Netflix (even though those idiots have no proof of that at all).
But I don't think Netflix isn't going to last. The problem with Netflix is that it's a paid subscription, on top of the basic cable that most people are already paying for and the premium channels that some people are already paying for. With basic cable and maybe 1 or 2 premium channels, that's already a pretty significant monthly TV bill so normal people aren't going to pay for an additional subscription service like Netflix. Only rich people (the 1% that's always talked about during election years) would be able to afford subscription services like Netflix in addition to the premium cable channels that they're already paying for. So most people don't subscribe to Netflix and won't subscribe to Netflix in the future either.
Do you agree or disagree?
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Post by klawrencio79 on May 15, 2017 21:59:57 GMT
You....you don't think Netflix is going to last?
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2017 22:03:26 GMT
I gotta agree with the idiots, Netflix (or similar model) is most probably the future. Although that doesn't mean it can't be replicated by the existing networks (it already is in some ways over here), but on demand TV is almost certainly the future. Although I suspect, a bit like radio, there will always be a place for the more traditional scheduled television.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on May 15, 2017 22:19:57 GMT
the larry crowne channel
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Post by DC-Fan on May 15, 2017 22:21:03 GMT
I gotta agree with the idiots, Netflix (or similar model) is most probably the future. Although that doesn't mean it can't be replicated by the existing networks (it already is in some ways over here), but on demand TV is almost certainly the future. Although I suspect, a bit like radio, there will always be a place for the more traditional scheduled television. How many people are going to be able to afford all those subscription services in addition to their regular cable and premium cable channels?
It's a lot like the WWE pay-pay-views. When WrestleMania first started, it was the only WWE pay-per-view event. So I didn't mind paying the $30 for that 1 pay-per-view event for the year. Then they added the Royal Rumble, Summer Slam, and Survivor Series so it was $120 for the year if you wanted to see all the pay-per-views.
Now they have a pay-per-view event every month. And the price went up. And now instead of buying each pay-per-view event separately, they introduced the WWE Network and make you subscribe to the WWE Network in order t see the pay-per-view events. So it's gotten much more expensive and not everyone can afford it. That's why these things aren't going to last.
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Post by damngumby on May 15, 2017 22:35:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2017 22:51:39 GMT
I gotta agree with the idiots, Netflix (or similar model) is most probably the future. Although that doesn't mean it can't be replicated by the existing networks (it already is in some ways over here), but on demand TV is almost certainly the future. Although I suspect, a bit like radio, there will always be a place for the more traditional scheduled television. How many people are going to be able to afford all those subscription services in addition to their regular cable and premium cable channels?
It's a lot like the WWE pay-pay-views. When WrestleMania first started, it was the only WWE pay-per-view event. So I didn't mind paying the $30 for that 1 pay-per-view event for the year. Then they added the Royal Rumble, Summer Slam, and Survivor Series so it was $120 for the year if you wanted to see all the pay-per-views.
Now they have a pay-per-view event every month. And the price went up. And now instead of buying each pay-per-view event separately, they introduced the WWE Network and make you subscribe to the WWE Network in order t see the pay-per-view events. So it's gotten much more expensive and not everyone can afford it. That's why these things aren't going to last.
The biggest danger to the TV companies and Netflix is when the torrent and file sharing sites become as sophisticated as Netflix, and as easy to use when you are searching for shows or films you might like (which will happen one day, plus they will be able to offer pretty much everything that is aired or recorded digitally). That will take an even bigger chunk out of the premium channels slice of the pie, but I suspect you'll always have to jump through some hoops to watch pirated services as things become more sophisticated to counter piracy which will put off a lot of people. Netflix at the moment is pretty cheap at £5.99 per month, you can subscribe to it through your cable service and they offer a wide variety of shows. They have the advantage that people are lazy, so many people can't be bothered to download from torrent sites, then put it onto a memory stick then play it on their tv through their x box or tablet or laptop or whatever, and people like the search function netflix offers. I suppose though, the future is quite often hard to predict.
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Post by marsexplorer on May 15, 2017 23:38:48 GMT
Streaming services are the way to go for me. I signed up for DIRECTV NOW in it's infancy and for 35 bucks a month(guaranteed no increases) I get over 100 channels with HBO, HBO NOW, HBO GO, FX NOW, plus many other apps free of charge. I also have Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime.
With this type of programming I can easily find a movie or TV series that interests me all for about $70/month.
As for your other question, Netflix will not die in the foreseeable future.
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Post by ctown28 on May 16, 2017 17:11:01 GMT
I don't subscribe to any premium channels, I have the lowest tier basic cable, high speed internet and then I subscribe to both Netflix and Amazon Prime.
There is no point is subscribing to any of the premium channels and steaming isn't so much the wave of the future as it is the present. I know plenty of people that do not even have cable and go with streaming only. This is going to happen more and more as many users are getting fed up with cable and satellite companies with their price gouging. How often does someone see that a certain channel will no longer be carried due to a conflict the channel is having with the cable/satellite company? You call the cable company and they tell you to call the channel and it's an endless loop. I'm not even close to the 1% and am easily able to have basic cable and streaming subscriptions. Amazon prime is great for me just for the free 2 day shipping and I use it quite a bit. The 2 day shipping is very accurate and makes it simple to control what day your package will arrive.
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on May 16, 2017 17:34:56 GMT
I get HBO and Showtime on the DirecTV. And I get Amazon Prime, Hulu and Netflix. And I get MLB Extra Innings, NFL Sunday Ticket and the Sports Pack. I'm old enough to remember the TV antenna and getting three channels, CBS, NBC and ABC. There's always something to watch at Casa GoodMan. And I'm far from the 1%. Get more hours from Starbuck, Junior and maybe you can afford things.
Netflix is one of the smartest companies out there. They started with the "Mail-a-Disc" when there was a Blockbuster on every corner. When the actual DVD reigned supreme, they got into streaming. When there was plenty of decent programming out there for modest fees, they started making their own quality programming. And smart enough to torpedo Quikster before it got to be a joke. But yeah, DC-Fan the Economist says "they won't last". Panic in the board room!
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Post by DC-Fan on May 20, 2017 19:37:28 GMT
Streaming services are the way to go for me. I signed up for DIRECTV NOW in it's infancy and for 35 bucks a month(guaranteed no increases) I get over 100 channels with HBO, HBO NOW, HBO GO, FX NOW, plus many other apps free of charge. I also have Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime. With this type of programming I can easily find a movie or TV series that interests me all for about $70/month. For me, streaming services don't offer enough quality programming to make it worth the monthly cost for the many different streaming services (Amazon, CBS All-Access, Hulu, Netflix, etc.) . I've only watched a few programs:
On Netflix, I've watched Daredevil (Seasons 1 and 2), Luke Cage (Season 1), and Iron Fist (Season 1). Those weren't bad. I've also watched the pilot episode of Jessica Jones, but that was a really boring and crappy snoozefest. I've seen many superhero shows and Jessica Jones is the most boring and crappy superhero show ever produced. Watching paint dry is more interesting that watchin an episode of Jessica Jones.
On Amazon, I've seen American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story.
And on Hulu I've seen the documentary film Batman & Bill, about one author and comic book fan's quest to get former DC writer Bill Finger's name added to the "created by" line for Batman. It was pretty interesting and reminded me of why I dislike frauds like Tom Brady.
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Post by DC-Fan on May 20, 2017 19:39:07 GMT
I subscribe to both Netflix and Amazon Prime many users are getting fed up with cable and satellite companies with their price gouging. For me, streaming services don't offer enough quality programming to make it worth the monthly cost for the many different streaming services (Amazon, CBS All-Access, Hulu, Netflix, etc.) . I've only watched a few programs:
On Netflix, I've watched Daredevil (Seasons 1 and 2), Luke Cage (Season 1), and Iron Fist (Season 1). Those weren't bad. I've also watched the pilot episode of Jessica Jones, but that was a really boring and crappy snoozefest. I've seen many superhero shows and Jessica Jones is the most boring and crappy superhero show ever produced. Watching paint dry is more interesting that watchin an episode of Jessica Jones.
On Amazon, I've seen American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story.
And on Hulu I've seen the documentary film Batman & Bill, about one author and comic book fan's quest to get former DC writer Bill Finger's name added to the "created by" line for Batman. It was pretty interesting and reminded me of why I dislike frauds like Tom Brady.
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Post by Carl LaFong on May 21, 2017 1:01:23 GMT
Now TV Entertainment package.
Currently binging on first six seasons of Game of Thrones.
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