Comments on: Video: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings On The Economics Of Movie Streaming

By: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:58:24 +0000

Netflix supports HD streaming now.

By: منتديات

منتديات — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:21:33 +0000

say goodbye to your local blockbuster video store!

By: مركز تحميل

مركز تحميل — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:18:43 +0000

I’m still seeing greater value in Redbox as a consumer but would really like to come back to Netflix if they increase their vault of titles.

By: Free Freebies

Free Freebies — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:39:50 +0000

love netflox

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Romancing the Download « The HollyBlog — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:42:57 +0000

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By: Video: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings On The Economics Of Movie Streaming

Video: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings On The Economics Of Movie Streaming — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:44:44 +0000

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By: Michael Altschul

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:58:13 +0000

Agree with @Chris. Two models here: 1) physical rental, 2) streaming service. Reed (NFLX) pays once for each. Want to pay once total, lose a model. Reasonable IMO.

By: Michael Altschul

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:37:24 +0000

Nothing to do with 8 balls (I’d argue Netflix is way ahead of the curve FWIW). It’s a math/preference thing: subscription for $10 monthly or ala carte for $2-3 per flick. I watch more than 4 movies a month, so I prefer Netflix.

By: Rob G

Rob G — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:57:19 +0000

I must agree with Jamie Berke’s comment. He was pretty much insensitive, ignorant, and dismissive. The tech *IS* there to add in subtitles and/or closed/open captioning to video of any kind. You can even do it yourself.

Even Adobe’s Encore has the ability to add in subs. YouTube, CNET, and Hulu are perfect examples right there. Here’s one blogger that relates to captioning, Bill Creswell;

http://billcres....wordpress.com/

Suffice it to say that Google has quite a few hits on these utilities as well, using keywords (dvd captions) and/or (dvd subtitles), minus the ().

So, no, Netflix doesn’t have an excuse for leaving those with hearing losses out of the loop. If the movies already have the subs/CC, why spend the time removing them when they’re already there?

By: Jamie Berke

Jamie Berke — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:13:06 +0000

Lenny,

He IS an insensitive bastard for implying that deaf people should be satisfied with just captioned DVDs through the mail. Excuse me, but Hastings himself knows that movie streaming is the way of the future! Yet they are already leaving deaf and hard of hearing people out!!! The technology ALREADY exists to have captions on streamed video – just look at Hulu.com, which has some captioned video. I’m sick and damn tired of how technology companies are ALWAYS leaving deaf and hard of hearing people out and then adding accessibility as an afterthought. All this in the pursuit of the almighty buck!

Reed Hastings, your name is MUD for your insensitivity to the needs of deaf and hard of hearing people. You are so ignorant that you did not even know that Hulu.com has captions already. When does Netflix plan to add captions to their streaming video – in 2015?? It is unfair to make deaf and hard of hearing people wait so long when the technology already exists.

By: netflix on tv

netflix on tv — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:41:31 +0000

Netflix is behind the 8 ball in the movie streaming business. I love Amazon Video on Demand – you pay per movie, no membership required, you get a free preview, and it works great!

http://www.amaz...p;node=16261631

It’s easy to watch on your TV: PCTVCables.com

By: Lamer

Lamer — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:32:51 +0000

You are a bonehead. your analysis was moronic.

By: Lenny

Lenny — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:51:52 +0000

Hardly makes him an insensitive bastard. I mean, deaf people can order the DVD. Just like everyone else had to do just a little while ago. Is he a bastard just because he doesn’t think it’s the biggest inconvenience in the world to wait one day longer for the DVD to show up by mail? I don’t think so.

By: twelfthdragon

twelfthdragon — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:01:49 +0000

You’re selfish.

Watch any TV show or movie with its audio turned off to see what it’s like.

By: Mark Carras

Mark Carras — Sun, 31 May 2009 06:28:06 +0000

I am to the point that I only stream from netflix, but I don’t use it too often because of the lack of captions. I’m not totally deaf, but it does make the movie more enjoyable to have them. I currently have the lowest level account because of the lack of captions. So this choice is costing Netflix money. I’m sure I’m not the only customer (or potential customer) holding back because of this.

Thanks twelfthdragon for the info on that.

By: Kyle Henderson

Kyle Henderson — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:02:00 +0000

Unlimited streaming from Apple. Not sure if that will ever happen.

By: Suchit Agarwal

Suchit Agarwal — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:53:19 +0000

Erick,
The word is Spell Checker

“But he is resigned to paying _wtice_ for movies he’s already bought.”

Cheers
Suchit

PS: Sorry for being too pedantic

By: Lou Natick

Lou Natick — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:07:00 +0000

I tried redbox, but the DVDs are always scratched.

If anything, there will be a decrease. More people are capable of ripping a DVD than pirating a stream.

By: Lou Natick

Lou Natick — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:04:49 +0000

If you don’t like their product, you’re welcome to use a different streaming service. Netflix doesn’t owe anyone that option. It’s not like they’re some evil, monopolistic corporation hellbent on depriving deaf people the pleasure of watching movies. It’s probably just not worth the cost of doing it. Deal.

By: Phoenix

Phoenix — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:44:09 +0000

Can’t happen fast enough. If you guys hate Hastings (for whatever reason) you guys must want to kill Keyes!

By: John

John — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:30:31 +0000

We’ve been using RedBox more often since $1 and a simple koisk at the grocery store (saw Milk last night- recommend). Netflix would be our second choice.

Anyone concerned that streaming will result in an increase in piracy?

By: New York City Wedding Photographer

New York City Wedding Photographer — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:40:49 +0000

If I rented movies, netflix would be my company. Jeff Bridges at the helm of Netflix….what’s not to like…wait a sec…is that Jeff Bridges…lol

By: William Blanchard

William Blanchard — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:16:45 +0000

Surprise Surprise, we have the technology to deliver in-home theater releases and allow Netflix to use Bittorrent to distribute streaming titles. Mr. Hastings, we will be in touch.

We will be launching the MuuVii Streaming Format at the Ebay conference in 2 weeks.

Regards,

-Will

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 30 May 2009 11:16:17 +0000

Pretty sure that won’t happen. Pirates would be all over it then.

By: guest

guest — Sat, 30 May 2009 07:41:02 +0000

I would subscribe if they can stream the newer movies the same day they are released in theaters.