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Westworld is being completely pulled off of HBO Max...doesn't this defeat the purpose?
Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:32 am
Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:32 am
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I thought the whole point of a streaming service was to have access to the historical library.
I bet we'll have access to every season of Alaskan Zombie Ghost Gold Hunters though.
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Westworld is the latest series to depart HBO Max amid a slew of cuts as Warner Bros. Discovery undergoes its "end-of-year financial review." The Emmy award-winning series joins numerous other titles that have been removed from HBO Max in recent months as Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly been looking to cut costs and save on residual payouts.
"As we work toward bringing our content catalogs together under one platform, we will be making changes to the content offering available on both HBO Max and discovery+," a statement from HBO Max read in August when a significant number of titles were shelved. "That will include the removal of some content from both platforms."
I thought the whole point of a streaming service was to have access to the historical library.
I bet we'll have access to every season of Alaskan Zombie Ghost Gold Hunters though.
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Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:35 am to GetCocky11
Man they are really working to destroy possibly the best streaming library.
Disney+ is also hemorrhaging money, too, allegedly.
Maybe we will get a return to more of a 2011 Netlfix era, aka the GOAT (and I'm sorry if you missed it)
Disney+ is also hemorrhaging money, too, allegedly.
Maybe we will get a return to more of a 2011 Netlfix era, aka the GOAT (and I'm sorry if you missed it)
Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:38 am to GetCocky11
It was only westworld for the first season, then it changed to sjwworld
Who would’ve thought your show would get canceled if you changed it to only being about the ugly chick
Who would’ve thought your show would get canceled if you changed it to only being about the ugly chick
Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:38 am to GetCocky11
I guess they're thinking about an extra monetization level because of all their partnerships. I mean, lots of people get HBO Max via AT&T broadband or through some other co-op deal. If they pull what they deem to be the high value stuff into a premium tier, that might make sense to the bean counters.
It will just drive more people to alternative sources. Who wants 10 or 15 or 20 separate subscriptions?
It will just drive more people to alternative sources. Who wants 10 or 15 or 20 separate subscriptions?
Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:39 am to SlowFlowPro
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Maybe we will get a return to more of a 2011 Netlfix era, aka the GOAT (and I'm sorry if you missed it)
Bro 2011 Netflix was like 1997 basic cable like all they had on there was my cousin Vinny and the cable guy
Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:39 am to SlowFlowPro
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Man they are really working to destroy possibly the best streaming library.
Agreed - the only thing close to current HBO Max is the glory days of Netflix.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:40 am to GetCocky11
This is why I'm a firm believer in getting hard copies of things even in the time of streaming. I know it's a little different with series because unless they put them all in one big like 10 disc set in a single box it takes up a lot of space, but definitely with movies. With the way the streaming world seems to change on a whim between mergers, rights, making room for OC, and society's attitude of certain shows and movies what's readily available today could gone forever tomorrow or at least awhile.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 7:43 am to Ace Midnight
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the only thing close to current HBO Max is the glory days of Netflix.
I've watched more classic films on HBO Max than probably in my entire lifetime before HBO Max came out, I'm talking obscure shite that I wouldn't have even known existed. The TCM hub is what makes that app for me.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:02 am to Ace Midnight
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Who wants 10 or 15 or 20 separate subscriptions?
They should just bundle all of those together in one place. They could call it “cable.”
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:25 am to GetCocky11
I don’t understand it either.
Why does it cost them more to stream their own product. Did they not have this in the original contract?
Why does it cost them more to stream their own product. Did they not have this in the original contract?
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:26 am to CocomoLSU
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They should just bundle all of those together in one place. They could call it “cable.”
Sorry. But you gotta get up pretty early in the morning to fool Zap Rosdower.
Cable.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:40 am to Zap Rowsdower
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This is why I'm a firm believer in getting hard copies of things even in the time of streaming.
Yep. I ALWAYS buy the physical copy of any series that I enjoy (if it's available).
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:46 am to GetCocky11
That's so weird. One thing i wish was on HBO is all those America Undercover documentaries HBO used to make in the 90's.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:47 am to SammyTiger
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Why does it cost them more to stream their own product. Did they not have this in the original contract?
They're too cheap to pay residuals is my understanding.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:51 am to GetCocky11
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I've watched more classic films on HBO Max than probably in my entire lifetime before HBO Max came out, I'm talking obscure shite that I wouldn't have even known existed. The TCM hub is what makes that app for me.
Right there with you. If you enjoy the TCM Hub that much, then I highly recommend this service as well. Criterion has a lot of classics that are worth checking out and they shuffle their streaming library every month.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:52 am to GetCocky11
Hopefully this means that another service is picking up the final season. But one article I read said they are just trying to keep from paying residuals. Did the same thing with The Nevers. So it's probably them just being cheap.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 8:56 am to TheNameIsDalton
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Right there with you. If you enjoy the TCM Hub that much, then I highly recommend this service as well. Criterion has a lot of classics that are worth checking out and they shuffle their streaming library every month.
There's another one called Kanopy that has several classic movies and obscure ones from years past too. They're somehow tied in with the library system.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 9:01 am to GetCocky11
Im hoping and praying that the removal from streaming means that some other studio bought the rights to it so they can finish the 5th and final season.
Posted on 12/13/22 at 9:34 am to Zap Rowsdower
Physical media is the goat. They can’t come in your house and take away a copy of something on a disc, but if it’s streaming it can disappear in a whiff.
Also 4K discs > 4K streaming (no compression or reliance on Wi-Fi on discs)
Also 4K discs > 4K streaming (no compression or reliance on Wi-Fi on discs)
Posted on 12/13/22 at 9:45 am to GetCocky11
It's SO frustrating that the incredible season one was followed up by such shite.
I just pretend there's only one season.
I just pretend there's only one season.
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