Netflix Members

[JudynTX]

Yesterday, Netflix announced a new deal with Warner Brothers in which customers will have to wait 28 days before being able to watch new releases, NPR reports. So far it’s just one studio, but it’s pretty much a given that Netflix will make similar deals with the other studios.

Why would they do this? Rentals don’t make the studios very much money. They’re hoping that anyone dying to see new releases will shell out the money to buy the DVD (which, naturally, are much more expensive when they’re brand new) or pay to stream them online. I think Netflix also realizes that the business of shipping DVDs to mailboxes won’t last forever, and they’re beefing up their online streaming catalog, as well as their straight-to-your-TV option.

If you’re a Netflix customer, are you upset about the new deal? Personally, I’m okay with it. I have such a long list of movies and TV shows in my queue that I rarely watch new releases right when they come out anyway. Plus, I’ve used Netflix’s streaming option a couple times, and I like it. Plus, I’m glad that Netflix is figuring out how to adapt their business with the changing technology instead of being stubborn and reactionary (ahem, music industry).

As for the studios, I’m doubtful that this new deal will boost ever-declining DVD sales. Still, people are absolutely still going to movie theaters on the weekends (ahem, Avatar and New Moon). When it comes to movie budgets, the studios just can’t count on future DVD sales to make up for costs anymore.

http://www.twirlit.com/2010/01/07/new-netflix-deal-youll-have-to-wait-for-new-releases/

[IronMexican]

Only thing I use netflix for is to watch TV shows or movies on XBL.

[Blake]

I'd be a little miffed to wait 28 days to watch a new release.

I wonder if Blockbuster.com will start doing the same.

[I. Hustle]

I just farted

[mrsmaalox]

Yea I don't really care about the new releases. I use the streaming pretty much exclusively now to catch up with tv and older movies that have escaped me.

[JudynTX]

I'd be a little miffed to wait 28 days to watch a new release.

I wonder if Blockbuster.com will start doing the same.

Blake.....some Blockbuster stores have already closed. :D

[I. Hustle]

I've just newly released some gas.

[Destro]

i think it is a great deal. I use my Roku player to stream most of my Movies and TV shows to my TV, i don't use as many DVDs anymore. I'm excited to get the WB catalogue on watch instantly (thats the future btw, not the disc)

[leemajors]

Yea I don't really care about the new releases. I use the streaming pretty much exclusively now to catch up with tv and older movies that have escaped me.

the streaming quality is godawful, one of the reasons i dumped them, along with increased blu-ray fees and never being able to get new blu releases. I went back to downloading 720p rips from newsgroups.

[JudynTX]

i think it is a great deal. I use my Roku player to stream most of my Movies and TV shows to my TV, i don't use as many DVDs anymore. I'm excited to get the WB catalogue on watch instantly (thats the future btw, not the disc)

I haven't tried streaming movies yet.

Yea, pretty soon CD's & DVD's will be used as coasters.

[mrsmaalox]

the streaming quality is godawful, one of the reasons i dumped them, along with increased blu-ray fees and never being able to get new blu releases. I went back to downloading 720p rips from newsgroups.

I agree when I stream on the tv in my bedroom it isn't great. But I usually just set up my laptop in whatever room I am working in (usually my laundry room :bang) and I can watch a movie and slam out a few loads. It's great.

[IronMexican]

the streaming quality is godawful, one of the reasons i dumped them, along with increased blu-ray fees and never being able to get new blu releases. I went back to downloading 720p rips from newsgroups.

:tu

Megauploadforum.net is pretty much a great place to get movies.

[ashbeeigh]

I got a Netflix account to rent a foreign film and then canceled it. I'll run to Blockbuster to get new releases (they rent by the day now) or do pay per view. Lame news though.

[baseline bum]

I'd be pissed if I was a NetFlix consumer; you're getting a reduction in services with no reduction in the fees you pay.

[Greg Oden]

lol spurstalk users using netflix.

you all know yall some redbox using folks.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Meh, it's kind of lame news but the reality is that the youngest stuff on our Netflix queue has been out for 8 or 9 months.

[BacktoBasics]

Does netflix stream movies in HD

[Heath Ledger]

I don't buy dvds any more and very seldom go to a movie. Fuck the RIAA and MPAA

[Heath Ledger]

yes back to basics some are in hd actually a lot. depends on your network bandwidth if it will stream it to you.

[Heath Ledger]

the streaming quality is godawful, one of the reasons i dumped them, along with increased blu-ray fees and never being able to get new blu releases. I went back to downloading 720p rips from newsgroups.

dude what are you talking about? they have plenty of hd streams that are awesome quality.

[Thunder Dan]

I can deal with 28 days if they stream all studios rather than just a certain few. 28 days isn't that bad because on most new releases you have to wait a little anyway because the demand for the movie is so high

[Thunder Dan]

I'd be pissed if I was a NetFlix consumer; you're getting a reduction in services with no reduction in the fees you pay.

well you are getting the ability to watch Warner Brothers movies instantly. Netflix gets that, and gives the ability to get brand new movies.

[BlackSwordsMan]

they need more anime on streaming

[PuttPutt]

It kind of pisses me off, but it is what it is. I may cancel my subscription. I just want to see how many more they offer on the streaming end. As for people saying their stream being god awful, mine isn't. An occasional movie doesn't look great, but overall quality is good.

I just think this is going to lead to cancelled subscriptions & more piracy issues.

[spurs_2108]

I dont really have a problem with this. I like some of you all don't rarely get new releases. Its just ever so often. I have a lot of older movies in my que that I much rather watch than some new releases.

[Destro]

It isn't a reduction in service, they are adding the WB service. Most people have the 3 at a time plan, with streaming you can have 1000 or more out at a time...no reduction in service. I rarely watch new releases, last week i watched Terminator Salvation and 3:10 to Yuma, those were newest movies I've watched in a months. I usually get BBC shows or international/independent films

[leemajors]

Does netflix stream movies in HD

Nope.

[ATRAIN]

I can deal with 28 days if they stream all studios rather than just a certain few. 28 days isn't that bad because on most new releases you have to wait a little anyway because the demand for the movie is so high

Yeah same here plus a my que is so backed up with movies ive been meaning to watch.

[ATRAIN]

Nope.

It actually does on some of the streams depending on your network connection. Is it full HD no of course not but its not bad looking. I do admit some are but I stream through the xbox so it comes out better than on my laptop.

[leemajors]

It actually does on some of the streams depending on your network connection. Is it full HD no of course not but its not bad looking. I do admit some are but I stream through the xbox so it comes out better than on my laptop.

Ahh they never came through HD here at work when I used to have Netflix. I just got pissed I went from paying $20 a month for three disks + Blu to $28 in 6 months. I'm sure it's risen since then too. I could just never get new Blu releases for weeks, regardless of when I queued them.

[ATRAIN]

Ahh they never came through HD here at work when I used to have Netflix. I just got pissed I went from paying $20 a month for three disks + Blu to $28 in 6 months. I'm sure it's risen since then too. I could just never get new Blu releases for weeks, regardless of when I queued them.

Yeah I think the bandwith is limited here at work too cause I have the problem but at home through my xbox if its avail as HD it comes in nice and rarely lags. Yeah im paying for 2 disks with blu, Its like 20 bucks or something like that. I have gotten a lot of new releases the very next day or that week without a problem on blu. When you download, do you get really good HD quality? I also download stuff not on netflix and stream through my xbox from my laptop but those are usually tv shows and such.

[leemajors]

Yeah I think the bandwith is limited here at work too cause I have the problem but at home through my xbox if its avail as HD it comes in nice and rarely lags. Yeah im paying for 2 disks with blu, Its like 20 bucks or something like that. I have gotten a lot of new releases the very next day or that week without a problem on blu. When you download, do you get really good HD quality? I also download stuff not on netflix and stream through my xbox from my laptop but those are usually tv shows and such.

I get 720P rips, they look awesome. I have a 25" DVI to HDMI cable going to my TV, just drag VLC onto that desktop and use my iPhone VLC remote to control it. Works perfectly.

[Thunder Dan]

Yeah same here plus a my que is so backed up with movies ive been meaning to watch.

yeah I have 48 movies in mine and only 4 of them are new releases and none of them are WB

[ATRAIN]

I get 720P rips, they look awesome. I have a 25" DVI to HDMI cable going to my TV, just drag VLC onto that desktop and use my iPhone VLC remote to control it. Works perfectly.

Nice, can you get new releases right away?

[ATRAIN]

yeah I have 48 movies in mine and only 4 of them are new releases and none of them are WB

I have a whole bunch too, I prob will catch up on some movies this weekend. Any recommendations?

[Thunder Dan]

I have a whole bunch too, I prob will catch up on some movies this weekend. Any recommendations?

have you ever seen Before the Devil Knows Your Dead? it's a good one

[hater]

Yea I don't really care about the new releases. I use the streaming pretty much exclusively now to catch up with tv and older movies that have escaped me.

Don't care too much about the extra 28 days. I never rent the newest movies.

[hater]

Nope.

Yes they do. At least on my PS3 they do. Some movies, they have the HD logo on them.

[ATRAIN]

have you ever seen Before the Devil Knows Your Dead? it's a good one

its in my que but havent seen it, ill check it out.

[ATRAIN]

have you ever seen Before the Devil Knows Your Dead? it's a good one

Have you seen 500 days of summer?

[Thunder Dan]

its in my que but havent seen it, ill check it out.

it's good, other than that I don't have any recent movies in my queue- I'm watching old episodes of The Wire and 24

[Thunder Dan]

Have you seen 500 days of summer?

no I just added it though so I'll check it out

[BlackSwordsMan]

Nope.

there's a whole section of HD streams they just added but only tried taxi driver and there's no audio

[leemajors]

Nice, can you get new releases right away?

up to two weeks before DVD/Blu release

[robino2001]

Thank God I'am with blockbuster and if they start doing that I'd leave Blockbuster.

Blockbuster has REALLY messed around with their shipping patterns the last month. Once upon a time, you could return a movie to the store (one of two reasons I stick with them) by noon and they'd ship the next movie to you next day. The last few weeks, they've been taking 2-3 days just to ship a movie after returning to the store.

The other reason I stick with them is no increased rates for blu-ray.