Yet Another Reason for the Physical Media Mkt (DVD, Blu, UHD Blu). Netflix cancels 11 titles. (1 Viewer)

[Kyrsten Brad]

Well NetPrix has done it again:

11 Great Titles Expiring From Netflix in May
by Jason Bailey

APRIL 25, 2018UPDATED APRIL 30, 2018

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/25/...&subid1=TAFI&dclid=CNKw6sb--9oCFQvFwAod3xUAtw

 

[Worth]

Netflix is basically a TV channel. It's HBO 2.0, not a permanent collection.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

With respect - Netflix streaming has never been intended as a permanent library of content. I think it's helpful to think of them to streaming services what HBO was to premium cable in the 1990s - a mix of original content (films and shows) as well as licensed content that is available indefinitely and on a rotating basis.

If you're looking to Netflix to replace ownership, that's sort of an apples-to-orange comparison - Netflix was never intended to be an equivalent to ownership.

I think it helps to think of Netflix as being a more modern version of HBO, while services like iTunes and Vudu are more equivalent to video rental stores (for their streaming rentals) and ownership (for their digital purchases).

edit: Worth beat me to it.

 

[bigshot]

I think of Netflix as like the old video rental stores. You'd go in and look at the shelves and see what wasn't checked out.

 

[John Dirk]

Netflix is basically a TV channel. It's HBO 2.0, not a permanent collection.

I think it's fair to mention that it didn't use to be. Netflix started as a DVD rental alternative. In that area they're now failing and seem to have conceded. In the beginning and still today [IMO], Netflix's content can't touch that of HBO, Showtime or the like, and all of this from a happy Netflix customer!

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

If it's labeled as a Netflix Original, you can generally count on it sticking around for the long haul. If not, Netflix has a limited window.

In the beginning and still today [IMO], Netflix's content can't touch that of HBO, Showtime or the like, and all of this from a happy Netflix customer!

I always have several titles on My List in Netflix to watch. I recently subscribed to HBO Now again for "Westworld" S2 and the most recent season of "Silicon Valley" was surprised at just how little I wanted to watch. Same thing when I subscribed to Showtime last summer for the "Twin Peaks" revival.

Netflix seems to have a much higher quantity of output than even premium cable these days. The downside of that is that there's a lot of crap, too.

 

[TonyD]

Yeah sorry but this topic is essentially pointless.

There are dozens and dozens of titles that come and go every month.
This is not new info.

 

[BobO'Link]

Because of the rotating door approach to product Netflix has never been a good excuse to "dump physical," which is why people who think they can dump their collection in favor of Netflix are delusional.

 

[Sam Posten]

Agree with all of the above. This is really an issue with OP's perspective than any failing or miscommunication of the Netflix service.

Rotating stock is a feature, not a bug.

 

[TonyD]

Amazon video and every streaming service is exactly the same so it’s not even a Netflix thing.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

I think one thing always worth pointing out that we, the people who collect media and posted on HTF, are in the minority in terms of viewing habits. Most people don't watch the same content again and again, and have a much lower bar for entry on material they haven't seen. While a lot of us here set out to watch a specific movie or a show at a specific time, for most people, it's more of a general "Let's watch a movie tonight" and they'll pick from what's available, watch the movie, and then move on. So, for the average viewer, Netflix offers most of what they need - the ability to watch "a movie" on demand.

 

[Dick]

Well, the "new" Netflix is beginning to suck. The movies they finance for theatrical release (MUDBOUND, OKJA, etc.) are not being released on physical media, only streaming. I have written an actual physical letter to Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, in defense of releasing these and others to Blu-ray and DVD. We'll see if he bothers to answer.

 

[Malcolm R]

It's likely counter-intuitive to their business model, but does anyone know if there's a way to exclude Netflix-produced content from the Netflix queues?

The sheer amount of Netflix content is overwhelming when I'm trying to find something to watch and don't want to wade through all the Netflix produced fluff.

 

[skylark68]

It's likely counter-intuitive to their business model, but does anyone know if there's a way to exclude Netflix-produced content from the Netflix queues?

The sheer amount of Netflix content is overwhelming when I'm trying to find something to watch and don't want to wade through all the Netflix produced fluff.

Exactly what I was wondering. My wife loves all the Netflix produced shows, but I could care less. I try to weed through that chaff as quickly as possible.

I'll probably end up joining Filmstruck before too long. Particularly because there are a lot of titles that Criterion currently posseses that I would love to watch but not necessarily more than once.

 

[Sam Favate]

Apple has pulled some titles and caused buyers to lose the movies they bought:

https://www.slashfilm.com/digital-movies-purchases/

 

[Robert Crawford]

Apple has pulled some titles and caused buyers to lose the movies they bought:

https://www.slashfilm.com/digital-movies-purchases/

Yeah, we're already talking about it here.

 

[Bryan^H]

Apple has pulled some titles and caused buyers to lose the movies they bought:

https://www.slashfilm.com/digital-movies-purchases/

Been there. I very rarely, if ever buy digital. Digital rentals are fine because I know with certainty that they aren't mine to "own".

 

[Hollywoodaholic]

Well, the "new" Netflix is beginning to suck. The movies they finance for theatrical release (MUDBOUND, OKJA, etc.) are not being released on physical media, only streaming. I have written an actual physical letter to Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, in defense of releasing these and others to Blu-ray and DVD. We'll see if he bothers to answer.

Which is weird because I get physical screener DVDs for Netflix films such as the two mentioned here and more during award season. Why aren't they releasing physical versions for the general public to buy?

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Because that would be contrary to Netflix’s business model, and the very reason that Netflix invested in those films.

Exclusives drive subscription revenue. By keeping the movies exclusive to Netflix, it ensures that viewers who want to see them will have to sign up to Netflix to do so.

 

[JQuintana]

I think one thing always worth pointing out that we, the people who collect media and posted on HTF, are in the minority in terms of viewing habits. Most people don't watch the same content again and again, and have a much lower bar for entry on material they haven't seen. While a lot of us here set out to watch a specific movie or a show at a specific time, for most people, it's more of a general "Let's watch a movie tonight" and they'll pick from what's available, watch the movie, and then move on. So, for the average viewer, Netflix offers most of what they need - the ability to watch "a movie" on demand.

This is me and my family. Years ago I was dedicated to buying new stuff day one. Now everyone at home is pretty much content with just dialing up Netflix or Hulu and watching something when the need arises. We rarely re-watch movies like back in early days of DVD so if Netflix pulls a movie, we can handle waiting until it resurfaces a few months later should we decide to watch or re-watch.