The Netflix Thread

**Spun Lepton** · 03-10-2011, 11:43 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if they moved all those Fox shows to Hulu and kept them there.

**eternity** · 03-11-2011, 12:15 AM

Stop trying to make Hulu happen. It's never going to happen.

**Ivan Drago** · 03-11-2011, 01:12 AM

SANTA SANGRE!!!

**B-side** · 03-11-2011, 02:08 AM

Quoting Ivan Drago (view post)

SANTA SANGRE!!!

Superb film.

**Thirdmango** · 03-11-2011, 02:12 AM

Quoting eternity (view post)

Hopefully. Seems like everyone on Whedonesque is having a heart attack over it.

Which is weird because they all own every dvd of every show anyways.

**Mysterious Dude** · 03-11-2011, 04:08 AM

Quoting Thirdmango (view post)

I doubt they'll go away completely. They only do like 1-2 year contracts on everything they have so all those shows will most likely be back within 1-2 weeks.

It's kind of annoying when they do this. I see "Available until 3/10/2011" next to the title, so I make that movie a priority, putting aside all others, watch it, and then it's available again a few days later.

**Ivan Drago** · 03-12-2011, 05:19 AM

Quoting Brightside (view post)

Superb film.

Indeed it was. Watched it once I saw it was on Instant Watch, and loved it.

**DavidSeven** · 03-16-2011, 05:20 PM

Netflix Enters Original Programming with David Fincher's House of Cards

Lazlo posted something about this in the TV Discussion Thread, but I thought it was interesting enough to put over here. This is pretty huge. It'll be interesting too see how they pull this off.

Video streaming juggernaut Netflix is becoming an original programming player. In what is probably the biggest gamble in its 14-year history, I hear Netflix has outbid several major cable networks, including HBO and AMC, for Media Rights Capital's drama series House of Cards, executive produced and directed by David Fincher and exec produced by and starring Kevin Spacey.

Negotiations are still going on, but I hear Netflix landed the drama project by offering a staggering commitment of two seasons, or 26 episodes. Given that the price tag for a high-end drama is in the $4 million-$6 million an episode range and that a launch of a big original series commands tens of millions of dollars for promotion, the deal is believed to be worth more than $100 million and could change the way people consume TV shows.

**Derek** · 03-16-2011, 05:35 PM

That sounds really cool. It's too bad their stock dropped 6% and now that they have competition, they're apparently inevitably going out of business.

**Mysterious Dude** · 03-16-2011, 11:54 PM

Quoting Derek (view post)

That sounds really cool. It's too bad their stock dropped 6% and now that they have competition, they're apparently inevitably going out of business.

Why does having competition make going out of business inevitable?

**Kurosawa Fan** · 03-17-2011, 12:20 AM

Quoting Isaac (view post)

Why does having competition make going out of business inevitable?

Pretty sure he's making fun of Madman.

**eternity** · 03-17-2011, 12:48 AM

Yeah, Netflix has been incredibly resilient to pressure from studios and competitive services so far. I remember a lot of people thinking that the Blockbuster machine wouldn't let Netflix grow and prosper, and look how that turned out.

**D_Davis** · 03-26-2011, 10:24 PM

Did you guys know that Crunchyroll.com has a channel on Roku? Tons of free, SUBBED anime.

Awesome.

**Dukefrukem** · 03-27-2011, 02:11 AM

Quoting D_Davis (view post)

Did you guys know that Crunchyroll.com has a channel on Roku? Tons of free, SUBBED anime.

Awesome.

It's too bad I hate my roku because it doesn't stay on through HDMI. :frustrated:

**D_Davis** · 03-27-2011, 02:12 AM

Quoting Dukefrukem (view post)

It's too bad I hate my roku because it doesn't stay on through HDMI. :frustrated:

I've heard some units have trouble with HDMI. You should be able to send it back and get a new one. My ex did.

**Dukefrukem** · 03-27-2011, 02:23 AM

Quoting D_Davis (view post)

I've heard some units have trouble with HDMI. You should be able to send it back and get a new one. My ex did.

I thought I read that they didn't accept them back, but I'll call them first thing on Monday.

**Spinal** · 04-18-2011, 02:37 AM

TWIN PEAKS!

**Lucky** · 04-18-2011, 02:56 AM

I noticed Southland Tales was on NIW today. For anyone who was too put off to risk spending money on the film. Give it a shot -- at the very least I can guarantee you haven't seen anything like it.

**MadMan** · 04-19-2011, 08:37 PM

Quoting Kurosawa Fan (view post)

Pretty sure he's making fun of Madman.

I don't believe I was refering to competition at all, but hey whatever

This shit really gets old, though....

When I finish with X-Files on Instant Viewing I'll probably start either Twin Peaks or Mad Men.

**Qrazy** · 04-19-2011, 09:21 PM

Quoting MadMan (view post)

I don't believe I was refering to competition at all, but hey whatever

This shit really gets old, though....

When I finish with X-Files on Instant Viewing I'll probably start either Twin Peaks or Mad Men.

TP.

**Derek** · 04-19-2011, 11:58 PM

Quoting Qrazy (view post)

TP.

Yup, GSOAT.

**MadMan** · 04-20-2011, 06:52 PM

Quoting Qrazy (view post)

TP.

Do I need to watch the film first, or after the series? I can't remember.

**Derek** · 04-20-2011, 07:11 PM

Quoting MadMan (view post)

Do I need to watch the film first, or after the series? I can't remember.

Only after, or at least after the killer is revealed in Season 2.

**Spinal** · 04-30-2011, 09:01 AM

Peter Watkins' Culloden is now available.

**Fezzik** · 05-03-2011, 02:21 PM

Got a note today that The Conversation is now available for streaming.

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