I wanted to start this topic since I continue to see many TV and Films on Digital Sell Thru that are not currently on Disc in Region 1 (USA). If there is already a topic like this in this section, I apologize.
Market share for Netflix stateside projected to fall over the next few years.
http://homemediamagazine.com/research/study-netflixs-domestic-market-share-fall-36236
Lots of different companies and lots of hands in the pie so to speak. Ultraviolet and itunes are mentioned quite a bit. A good read.
http://www.streaminglearningcenter.com/attachments/download/175/SM4_2_Intro_to_DRM.pdf
http://homemediamagazine.com/research/nielsen-disc-player-use-rivals-social-media-35518
The popularity of Disc machines remains at very high numbers even with all the entertainment options in this day and age.
Seems like the hit House of Cards isnt helping netflix and with more competition on the horizon the bubble may start to deflate. :)
Not good for catalogue titles especially for the evergreen ones:
http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/16/investing/netflix-stock-house-of-cards-seinfeld/
Interesting read. Many say how much Netflix is a saving them over cable but this is interesting:
http://homemediamagazine.com/streaming/analyst-netflix-could-lose-30-domestic-subs-2015-34823
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An interesting article from Home media magazine about Subscription fatigue. Everyone and their uncle wants you to subscribe to whatever. Anything from video, games, music, software (microsoft and adobe for example). These small fees start to add up and you eventually pay much more that you...
"Solekai Systems Corporation (Solekai) announced today production licensing availability of its new, industry-leading “CFFGen” digital video generator. The generator is a software suite licensed to Hollywood Studios, Hollywood Content Service Providers, and Internet-Based Over-the-Top...
This is great news for those who use Ultraviolet. The total users are now getting close to 20 million which will get it past the early adopter stage.
I enjoy using UV and itunes but I prefer to use UV for my digital video. I can watch my purchased videos on many devices from many...
This is good news for thouse who like special features. Brings the experience closer to that of Optical Disc.
http://homemediamagazine.com/digital-evolution/apple-tv-offers-bonus-features-movie-purchases-33614
Interesting...
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-04-28/dreamworks-animation-ceo-says-movies-need-a-new-business-model
Isnt this the same guy that said the future is a 3D world? I believe that was just a few years ago.
Server overload or whatnot they need to get their house in order at some of these electronic sell thru businesses.http://homemediamagazine.com/warner/veronica-mars-movie-digital-access-leaves-some-fans-screaming-foul-32791
http://homemediamagazine.com/news/2014-home-entertainment-visionary-digital-hd-32632"For the first time in the dozen-year history of Home Media Magazine’s annual Home Entertainment Visionary Award, we are honoring a concept, not a person.The honoree: Digital HD, the official brand name the...
Pre CES News starting to roll out. Lots of great information on Ultraviolet here:
http://homemediamagazine.com/digital-evolution/ultraviolet-enjoys-record-week-32200
This is great to see happening. More support pre CES:"Intel Corp. has begun working with Walmart’s Vudu.com streaming service to help facilitate better access to UltraViolet-compatible content via the chip maker’s software embedded on Windows, Android, and iOS platforms.Specifically, Intel is...
Glad to see Cable giants getting into Ultraviolet:
http://homemediamagazine.com/cable/comcast-launches-digital-movie-service-may-support-ultraviolet-31925
Hopefully this will continue the trend of more choices when it comes to ultraviolet titles.
Glad to see more and more retailers jumping on the Ultraviolet train:
http://homemediamagazine.com/high-def/lionsgate-two-new-major-ultraviolet-retailers-expected-announce-shortly-31833
Keith Feldman, President International Home Entertainment says:
http://www.techradar.com/news/home-cinema/fox-we-want-digital-hd-to-be-the-new-blu-ray--1189686
I think people are having less issues with registration to Ultraviolet as time goes on and satisfaction levels are at very good levels for the service:
http://homemediamagazine.com/digital-copy/npd-consumers-satisfied-ultraviolet-31744