VOD Netflix/Streaming Services - Page 60

love Virgin2013 · 29-10-2014, 04:19

I have just checked on my Apps page on My Virgin Media and my Spotify is still showing as Premium that im on.

also had no problems with using Spotify but they do seem to be with Virgin 1 month then gone again so not sure whats going on with them.

Also on my Spotify account page this is message i get

Subscription status
You are currently using Spotify Premium. Your account is associated with our partner Virgin Media, please refer to Virgin Media for questions regarding your subscription.

so it seems that they are still with Virgin.

1andrew1 · 29-10-2014, 08:55

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Originally Posted by passingbat

Much as I hate to admit it, if HBO launched a streaming version in the UK and dumped the Sky deal, I think HBO would see their UK income down by many millions of pounds.

Given that they can't dump the Sky deal for several years, it's academic anyway.

When the Sky deal does expire, streaming will be more popular, but I still wouldn't rule out another HBO/Sky deal at that point.

I think Sky want it for 'up-market' prestige and a perceived USP and don't care if the number of viewers they get doesn't justify the cost.

I don't think there is a big enough demand for the HBO type of gritty show in the UK, otherwise, why would Channel 5 have dropped such shows as Justified and Sons of Anarchy?

Stepping aside from technology, HBO Go would effecctively be a stand-alone drama channel albeit one with the possible benefit of box set archives. Stand-alone channels have worked well for films and sport but I'm unaware of any for drama. People subscribe to sports channels pretty much regardless of how their teams are performing but if HBO had a poor season of drama I could see people cancelling quite quickly.

heavyside · 29-10-2014, 09:19

HBO must have a large back-catalogue by now. That alone might be worth subscribing to.

vincerooney · 29-10-2014, 10:09

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Originally Posted by love Virgin2013

I have just checked on my Apps page on My Virgin Media and my Spotify is still showing as Premium that im on.

also had no problems with using Spotify but they do seem to be with Virgin 1 month then gone again so not sure whats going on with them.

Also on my Spotify account page this is message i get

Subscription status
You are currently using Spotify Premium. Your account is associated with our partner Virgin Media, please refer to Virgin Media for questions regarding your subscription.

so it seems that they are still with Virgin.

when i checked on apps there were no offers on spotify? is it back on again?

harry_hitch · 29-10-2014, 10:25

I can see Sky still having first run exclusives for many years, with the episodes moving to HBO Go after a certain period of time.
I fail to see why Sky and HBO will cancel their arrangement after the newest deal runs out. IF HBO Go launches over here, it will simply give non-Sky subscribers a cheaper and easier way of watching their back catalogue.
I can't see it effecting Sky too much, it will only really hurt Sky if they lose the first run exclusivity or the rights to have the on-demand stuff on Sky too. Like PB says, HBO would probably lose a fair chunk of money if they cancelled their Sky deal. So I can see them keeping the deal with Sky as it stands, and also possibly making more money from possible launching HBO Go.

OLD BOY · 29-10-2014, 12:27

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Originally Posted by passingbat

Much as I hate to admit it, if HBO launched a streaming version in the UK and dumped the Sky deal, I think HBO would see their UK income down by many millions of pounds.

Given that they can't dump the Sky deal for several years, it's academic anyway.

When the Sky deal does expire, streaming will be more popular, but I still wouldn't rule out another HBO/Sky deal at that point.

I think Sky want it for 'up-market' prestige and a perceived USP and don't care if the number of viewers they get doesn't justify the cost.

I don't think there is a big enough demand for the HBO type of gritty show in the UK, otherwise, why would Channel 5 have dropped such shows as Justified and Sons of Anarchy?

I don't think I'm alone in these forums when I say that I would like to watch more HBO material.

I would like to see them offer either a channel with past productions on it, with a red button facility to more recent pay per view material, or alternatively a subscription streaming service with the most recent material being PPV.

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Stepping aside from technology, HBO Go would effecctively be a stand-alone drama channel albeit one with the possible benefit of box set archives. Stand-alone channels have worked well for films and sport but I'm unaware of any for drama. People subscribe to sports channels pretty much regardless of how their teams are performing but if HBO had a poor season of drama I could see people cancelling quite quickly.

Exactly, yes, although I can see HBO being popular for some time to come!

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

I can see Sky still having first run exclusives for many years, with the episodes moving to HBO Go after a certain period of time.
I fail to see why Sky and HBO will cancel their arrangement after the newest deal runs out. IF HBO Go launches over here, it will simply give non-Sky subscribers a cheaper and easier way of watching their back catalogue.
I can't see it effecting Sky too much, it will only really hurt Sky if they lose the first run exclusivity or the rights to have the on-demand stuff on Sky too. Like PB says, HBO would probably lose a fair chunk of money if they cancelled their Sky deal. So I can see them keeping the deal with Sky as it stands, and also possibly making more money from possible launching HBO Go.

Yes, Sky's deal runs to 2020, but the exclusivity is only for the first run stuff. HBO can only benefit from adding a subscription channel and/or streaming service in the UK without breaching Sky's contract.

mike_gain · 29-10-2014, 13:03

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

HBO can only benefit from adding a subscription channel and/or streaming service in the UK without breaching Sky's contract.

If HBO entered the streaming service game they'd have to make the pricing pretty competitive i.e. much cheaper than Now TV which offers HBO content and more.

I certainly wouldn't be subscribing to an HBO only service unless it offered me something more than I already get.

OLD BOY · 29-10-2014, 13:28

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Originally Posted by mike_gain

If HBO entered the streaming service game they'd have to make the pricing pretty competitive i.e. much cheaper than Now TV which offers HBO content and more.

I certainly wouldn't be subscribing to an HBO only service unless it offered me something more than I already get.

I haven't actually seen the content of the Now Tv box but I think I'm right in saying that it doesn't provided the complete back catalogue of programmes we have been talking about here.

I was tempted by Now Tv until I realised that programmes were pulled with little notice - this is no good for me. If we could have a more stable system in terms of programmes remaining on the site for a good period of time (like Netflix), together with first run PPV, I would be more than happy. I would also rather have everything on my TIVO rather than have to purchase alternative equipment.

So a subscription service through Virgin Media would be perfect for me.

harry_hitch · 29-10-2014, 22:38

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I don't think I'm alone in these forums when I say that I would like to watch more HBO material.

I would like to see them offer either a channel with past productions on it, with a red button facility to more recent pay per view material, or alternatively a subscription streaming service with the most recent material being PPV.

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Exactly, yes, although I can see HBO being popular for some time to come!

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Yes, Sky's deal runs to 2020, but the exclusivity is only for the first run stuff. HBO can only benefit from adding a subscription channel and/or streaming service in the UK without breaching Sky's contract.

Thanks awfully for rewording my post. Cheers.

denphone · 30-10-2014, 10:18

Rupert Murdoch urges media firms to unite to fight Amazon and Netflix.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...netflix-amazon

OLD BOY · 30-10-2014, 12:24

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

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Thanks awfully for rewording my post. Cheers.

I was agreeing with you, Harry, and also making the point clear for those who may be a bit confused about this.

toady · 30-10-2014, 12:25

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Originally Posted by denphone

Rupert Murdoch urges media firms to unite to fight Amazon and Netflix.

I'm sure they have our best interests at heart

OLD BOY · 30-10-2014, 12:29

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Originally Posted by denphone

Rupert Murdoch urges media firms to unite to fight Amazon and Netflix.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...netflix-amazon

What? Mr Murdoch wants a bit of competition?

Well blow me down.

However, glad to see he's catching up.

theone2k10 · 31-10-2014, 01:58

WWE network will be available in UK from November 18th you can sign up on November 3rd and it will be free during November.
Also they are scrapping the 6 month commitment too it will now be $9.99p/m on a month by month basis.
The WWE Network will cost the equivalant of $9.99p/m which works out at about £6.20p/m, i have included a screenshot of the email i got from WWE.

denphone · 31-10-2014, 05:24

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

What? Mr Murdoch wants a bit of competition?

Well blow me down.

However, glad to see he's catching up.

He only wants competition when it suits his interests.