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Netflix ending deal with Epix films - but promises more Adam Sandler!
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:54 am
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:54 am
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Sounds like they're focusing more on original content and tv shows.
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Thousands of movies will be removed from Netflix in the US after the streaming service decided not to renew a deal with distributor Epix.
Removed titles will include the Hunger Games and Transformers movies.
Netflix, which has more than 60 million subscribers worldwide, said it wanted to focus on exclusive content.
Rival US service Hulu will take on the Epix catalogue. "Our subscribers have been asking us for more, and more recent, big movies," Hulu said.
"We listened. Through this new deal with Epix, we are proud to now be able to offer a huge selection of the biggest blockbusters and premium films."
Netflix's deal with Epix - which was worth a reported $1bn (£650m) - runs up until the end of September 2015, at which point the films will disappear from the service.
Explaining the move to subscribers, Netflix's chief content officer Ted Sarandos wrote: "While many of these movies are popular, they are also widely available on cable and other subscription platforms at the same time as they are on Netflix and subject to the same drawn out licensing periods."
He then went on to list a variety of exclusive shows coming up on the service, including new work from Ricky Gervais, Idris Elba and Adam Sandler.
He also praised an upcoming Netflix-made documentary about Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.
Sounds like they're focusing more on original content and tv shows.
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Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:56 am to GetCocky11
They can do no wrong with original content right now.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 8:22 am to GetCocky11
Who uses Netflix to watch blockbuster movies?
Netflix is great for their original content, TV series, documentaries, and indie/foreign films.
Netflix is great for their original content, TV series, documentaries, and indie/foreign films.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 8:24 am to GetCocky11
I feel like this is a bad move on Netflix's part
Posted on 9/1/15 at 8:26 am to GetCocky11
I think the movie distributers are boxing themselves into a corner. There is more television content than I can watch right now - I just started a trial with Hulu and I hate the interface and ads. I hate how they have "partial" series (Modern Family, for example) - but between what's available on the 2 services, plus HBO stuff on Amazon Prime - it's going to be tough for me to justify spending the time to watch anything other than proven classic films (and binge watching television series).
This post was edited on 9/1/15 at 8:27 am
Posted on 9/1/15 at 8:33 am to GetCocky11
The worst part of this will be the complaint threads started by the morons that think because NetFlix killed Blockbuster it's supposed to be a new release movie service. They decided several years ago they were moving towards original content. They still have to figure out how to crack the water cooler problem. Narcos is getting decent buzz on this board, but it was just released. I bet it dies down in a week or 2 and then we only see a random thread about it once every month or 2 as opposed to the busy weekly threads for hit shows released more traditionally.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 8:45 am to GetCocky11
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While many of these movies are popular, they are also widely available on cable and other subscription platforms at the same time as they are on Netflix and subject to the same drawn out licensing periods.
Seems weird the reason they aren't keeping widely popular movies is that their main rivals (cable and other subscription platforms) have them and people can see them there.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 9:01 am to GetCocky11
I like being able to find some good movies on Netflix, I don't go to the theater anymore so I am always way behind on new movies. Not going to complain though, there are other ways to watch movies and I love their original content.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 9:01 am to GetCocky11
They're just joining the club - I've struggled finding any new film worth watching on U-verse's movie channels, on-demand, and HBO GO. I've sat down with the wife more than once to use a free u-verse movie coupon and have nothing to show for it.
This post was edited on 9/1/15 at 9:02 am
Posted on 9/1/15 at 9:11 am to GetCocky11
As long as they still have It's Always Sunny, The Office, Parks and Rec, and their original content, it's still worth every penny plus more for me.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 9:13 am to GetCocky11
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Removed titles will include the Hunger Games and Transformers movies.
No one cares.
Netflix is becoming what we all knew would happen one day. An off cable, Ala cart, original programming company with the occasional non original content.
Hulu + Netflix + HBOgo= no reason for cable
Posted on 9/1/15 at 12:24 pm to GetCocky11
Netflix has been making data driven decisions for a long time now, and they have some great data. So although initially I don't feel like this is a good move, I'm assuming the data tells a different story.
I think people want 2 or 3 services to cover their Movie and TV needs, at least those that do cut the cable, not 5 or 6. I'm not sure this fits that mold, but it could make Netflix a major player in the HBO space, where they are currently trending.
Personally, I don't like it. The less content is not a good thing for me. I would hate to have 6 different subscriptions to worry about. If Netflix becomes Netflix content only, or close to it, I'd probably cancel.
However, if they stick to the Netflix content+Indie Movies+ Select TV I could see it being ok. I don't have Hulu and this change makes me consider getting Hulu. That and it makes Prime more important for me.
I think people want 2 or 3 services to cover their Movie and TV needs, at least those that do cut the cable, not 5 or 6. I'm not sure this fits that mold, but it could make Netflix a major player in the HBO space, where they are currently trending.
Personally, I don't like it. The less content is not a good thing for me. I would hate to have 6 different subscriptions to worry about. If Netflix becomes Netflix content only, or close to it, I'd probably cancel.
However, if they stick to the Netflix content+Indie Movies+ Select TV I could see it being ok. I don't have Hulu and this change makes me consider getting Hulu. That and it makes Prime more important for me.
This post was edited on 9/1/15 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 9/1/15 at 2:08 pm to GetCocky11
Well as long as there's still an abdunance of cheesy horror pictures to binge on next month I guess I'm ok with this.
This post was edited on 9/1/15 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 9/1/15 at 5:10 pm to GetCocky11
Just curious about this -
If I want to watch The Godfather, what service do I use to push play?
My son is two, but in a few years, he'll be ready to watch Star Wars. What service do I use to show it to him?
If these movies (and others) aren't available on Netflix or any other streaming service and the old video stores are gone, where do I get movies from?
Paying $29 for a blu-ray is an option, but frick that option.
If I want to watch The Godfather, what service do I use to push play?
My son is two, but in a few years, he'll be ready to watch Star Wars. What service do I use to show it to him?
If these movies (and others) aren't available on Netflix or any other streaming service and the old video stores are gone, where do I get movies from?
Paying $29 for a blu-ray is an option, but frick that option.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:58 pm to GetCocky11
I agree with most of what the guy from Netflix said. Most of those movies are available just about everywhere else
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