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I think they realized a few years back that HBO, Disney and the other major IP holders will be pulling out entirely and setting up their own streaming services,
by int0x2e 4y ago
I think they realized a few years back that HBO, Disney and the other major IP holders will be pulling out entirely and setting up their own streaming services, not because Netflix didn't give them a big enough cut of the pie, but simply because they saw how well Netflix did and realized that tech was no longer an issue they'd work hard to resolve in 2020+.
Once Netflix saw that on the horizon, they went into panic mode and bought anything half decent to have something to put on their library. In particular, it seems like the main thing driving one special niche Netflix created - the movie packed with multiple A and B list stars that has great production but a mediocre story at best - it gets views and attention, even though it's boring as hell...
- bsenftner 4y agoThese last few years have been fantastic for show developers, screen writers, and anyone in series development, as all the new streaming services are literally trying to buy the talent to make their services successful.
- nemo44x 4y agoThe land grab cycle is always the best time if you’re the thing trying to be acquired. In the early days of Uber it was a dream. Free and massively discounted rides all the time.
- hdjjhhvvhga 4y ago> bought anything half decent The problem is, it's not even close to half-decent. It's just a huge amount of pulp that is so boring you actually ask yourself existential questions after a few minutes of watching this.
- thawaya3113 4y agoArguably, MLB Advanced Media killed Netflix by commodifying streaming tech. Using MLBAM, any company could set up high quality streaming services cheaply and instantly. For example, WWE went from announcing they would be creating a streaming service to actually delivering a highly successful and glitch free one within months.