lockedoutlogic
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2007
Everything is going to be a mess for a while. Despite the news headlines, Disney can't pull everything from Netflix.
What is really happening is Netflix controls the pay-cable rights for all Disney films release theatrically from 2016 through 2018. Disney will now keep those pay-cable rights to Disney-Pixar films release theatrically from 2019 going forward (but not necessarily Marvel Studios or Lucasfilm movies). Plus, of course, Disney's controls their back catalog. What is going to happen is in 2019, Starz will control pay-cable rights for Disney films released theatrically from 2012-2015, Netflix will control the pay cable rights for 2016-2018 and Disney from 2019 forward. At lease for a few overlapping years while those pay-rights expire (the Starz ones may expire by 2019)
As to success? I'm not sure. The reason for success for Netflix and Hulu is they offer a one-stop shop, lots of content from lots of providers for one price. With every studio/network looking to set up their own streaming service, there will be a saturation/breaking point. I know I won't pay $10 for any one studio/network, I'm close to cnacelling Netflix now because they offer less and less.
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