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HBO saw a jump in subscriptions after Sopranos. Plus it gave them momentum for Curb, True Blood, Game of Thrones. Netflix compared to HBO can introduce any num
by logn 14y ago
HBO saw a jump in subscriptions after Sopranos. Plus it gave them momentum for Curb, True Blood, Game of Thrones.
Netflix compared to HBO can introduce any number of original series and not hog up their programming schedule which I'd think makes it much cheaper for them. They could probably just sign deals on a royalty basis and have studios take on the investment risk.
- edouard1234567 14y ago"They could probably just sign deals on a royalty basis and have studios take on the investment risk." I'm not sure what you suggesting makes business sense for either netflix or the studios. A big part of the strategy seems to be exclusivity and having the whole season available on day 1. It's unlikely the studio will produce a full season without any upfront payment and with exclusivity... Netflix is a subscription business they wouldn't sign deals based on number of views. When they get the right to show a movie, they can show it as much as they want and they need to keep it this way.