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Of course, US only. I get that the whole system of rights to movies (an music) is a mess. Could we not reset the system at least for NEW movies, and give them

by Tichy 16y ago

Of course, US only. I get that the whole system of rights to movies (an music) is a mess. Could we not reset the system at least for NEW movies, and give them somehow unified world wide distribution rights?

pavel_lishin 16y ago
But that would only profit the consumers!
- tomjen3 16y ago
  Whomever makes an iTunes for movies but especially shows that I can pay for and download as soon as they are available on cable and view on my computer is going to get my money. Unfortunately iTunes in Denmark only has music, so thats a no go (and I don't care to be 2 seasons behind on my favorite shows anyway). I am happy to put money where my mouth is, but nobody is willing to sell to me on these terms.
- Tichy 16y ago
  There is always BitTorrent, so it seemes it would benefit the film owners as well to make them available everywhere as soon as possible. Convenience and even morals can beat BitTorrent, but only if it is reasonable. In fact, some video streaming services now seem to be available in Germany. But guess what: they require some dedicated software to be able to play the movies. I am not yet sure I really want that. Also, I am not sure my TV can deal with that (whereas it can probably play torrent movies out of the box). (I think iTunes might have some movies in Germany, too, but last time I checked the selection was not great and highly overpriced).
chaz 16y ago
Unfortunately, no. Studios still need to sell rights to local distributors that can do all of the local marketing (TV, print, billboards). The distributors want exclusivity in their country to ensure that their marketing dollars (TV, print, billboard) are recouped. If customers can simply get a Netflix membership after hearing about it through their local advertising, the distributor will lose money on their investment.
- Tichy 16y ago
  I suppose the local distributors could simply become affiliates of Netflix and Amazon.

by Tichy 16y ago

pavel_lishin 16y ago

But that would only profit the consumers!

tomjen3 16y ago
Whomever makes an iTunes for movies but especially shows that I can pay for and download as soon as they are available on cable and view on my computer is going to get my money. Unfortunately iTunes in Denmark only has music, so thats a no go (and I don't care to be 2 seasons behind on my favorite shows anyway). I am happy to put money where my mouth is, but nobody is willing to sell to me on these terms.
Tichy 16y ago
There is always BitTorrent, so it seemes it would benefit the film owners as well to make them available everywhere as soon as possible. Convenience and even morals can beat BitTorrent, but only if it is reasonable. In fact, some video streaming services now seem to be available in Germany. But guess what: they require some dedicated software to be able to play the movies. I am not yet sure I really want that. Also, I am not sure my TV can deal with that (whereas it can probably play torrent movies out of the box). (I think iTunes might have some movies in Germany, too, but last time I checked the selection was not great and highly overpriced).

chaz 16y ago

Unfortunately, no. Studios still need to sell rights to local distributors that can do all of the local marketing (TV, print, billboards). The distributors want exclusivity in their country to ensure that their marketing dollars (TV, print, billboard) are recouped. If customers can simply get a Netflix membership after hearing about it through their local advertising, the distributor will lose money on their investment.

Tichy 16y ago
I suppose the local distributors could simply become affiliates of Netflix and Amazon.