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Originally Posted by banecat
I only watch blockbusters at a theater. And with how many of them are turning into places that serve gourmet food, mixed drinks on recliners it could keep them in business a little longer than if they hadn't tried a transition.
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We've had those types of accomodations for more than 15 years in Hollywood.
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Originally Posted by banecat
Network television is funny they're really trying to become basic cable with how they format their shows. And with how they cast as I only see promos while watching sports.
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This is false. Due to FCC regulations, Over-The-Air broadcast networks will never compete with cable or streaming services due to content, violence, sex and language restrictions.
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Originally Posted by banecat
I did catch an episode of Discovery. The opening titles reminded me of a cross between season one of True Detective, and Westworld.
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That's because CBS has created their own streaming service, which isn't regulated like OTA broadcast networks by the FCC. All of the CBS All Access programming is available via Netflix X-US.
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Originally Posted by banecat
Netflix is interesting as it seems they their competitors have tried to box them out, but it didn't work. I wonder how long they can outbid everyone for the shows that they do steal away from other channels.
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Steal away? Netflix licenses content that they don't create from the Original Content Creator/owners of the IP.
The Netflix "End Game" is create enough original content to lure subscribers and not so much about licensing other big name content. As of 2019, all of the Disney content moves to Disney's new streaming service.
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Originally Posted by banecat
A lot of their material is available for rent on other forums. Amazon has the inside edge with renting what doesn't come with a membership, offering music, and being propped up by an online retailer the likes that hasn't been seen yet.
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I don't even understand what you're stating here.
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Originally Posted by banecat
I'm not sure how long game shows, reality shows, cop drama, court drama, fire and rescue drama, and the like can sustain them
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Are you kidding me? Reality TV is going NO WHERE. As for typical Broadcast Network fare, networks will continue to air those types of shows as long as there's a huge audience (i.e., Advertising dollars).