Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread - Page 2129 - Blu-ray Forum

Vilya · 08-01-2023, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

My spending hasn't slowed down either. But if the studios stop releasing things I want I can easily stop spending money and just watch all the wonderful movies and TV shows that I already own.

People who rely on subscriptions will always be a captive audience. Even if the new titles don't interest subscribers they have to keep spending money every month to continue watching their favorites.

I'm glad the studios don't have that power over you or me.

My spending had dropped sharply for quite awhile, but now that things have stabilized somewhat I have resumed buying what I enjoy. I bought 39 titles in July including that exorbitant OOP Dune 1984 set.

Steedeel · 08-01-2023, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

I have a new found appreciation for my time and it sure as hell won't be spent watching 10-20 minutes of commercials per hour.

I just spent £200 on filth! I’m a bad man!

I also received the Hobbit boxset but sadly, Amazon have mucked up. They sent me the DVD set instead.

Vilya · 08-01-2023, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

I just spent £200 on filth! I’m a bad man!

I also received the Hobbit boxset but sadly, Amazon have mucked up. They sent me the DVD set instead.

The mix-up must be due to all the bad karma that you have accrued.

Steedeel · 08-01-2023, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

The mix-up must be due to all the bad karma that you have accrued.

Probably mate!

stonesfan129 · 08-01-2023, 05:21 PM

Apparently I can't redeem my digital code from Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 Blu-ray yet, even though it came out today. WTH?

Warm Gun · 08-01-2023, 05:24 PM

Maybe I just won't get a new monitor at all, in the near future. If I go into my Sony's color settings and shift "Hue" to red slightly (Other direction is green.) the colors appear closer to what they are on my Asus monitor. Will do this for the TV HDMI channel that my graphics card uses. The 65 inch TV is still too far away for regular computer use, though. I want to see the details of pictures without squinting. I need a folding desk lower than the typical 29 inches, since the TV stand is only high enough for the sofa. Once I have that, I can set the table, place the wireless KB/M on top, roll this computer chair in front of the sofa, adjust the height and then fold and put the table away when I don't need it anymore. Finding a nice desk like that (without a raised part in front that would block the TV) might be complicated, though.

Warm Gun · 08-01-2023, 05:49 PM

"This is why you don't use a folding table. (x-posted from /r/techsupportgore)"

bhampton · 08-01-2023, 05:49 PM

I accidentally ordered the steel book of Ferris Bueller's Day Off instead of a real case.

It's totally worth having because the cover art is so bad catching a glimpse of it is like a glitch in the Matrix.

stonesfan129 · 08-01-2023, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

I accidentally ordered the steel book of Ferris Bueller's Day Off instead of a real case.

It's totally worth having because the cover art is so bad catching a glimpse of it is like a glitch in the Matrix.

More like Ferris Bueller's Day Off Tomorrow To Deal With The Back Pain From Taking This Photo.

cheez avenger · 08-01-2023, 07:39 PM

Was given a PS5 beta code and was playing around with streaming Atmos content and it's stable and works. There is still no DV support, but with the new beta, 4K HDR/Atmos via streaming programming is up.

Lee A Stewart · 08-01-2023, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

You failed to mention that their current debt is $14.47 billion as of June 30, 2023.

https://ycharts.com/companies/NFLX/total_long_term_debt

Their debt burden should be considered, also, not just their "cash on hand" in isolation.

For a company with a Market Cap of almost $200 billion, that's pocket change. ALL public companies carry debt.

Disney: $47 billion
Comcast: $105 billion
Paramount Global: $15.638 billion - this one is an issue because the Market Cap is only $10.58 billion

Vilya · 08-01-2023, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

For a company with a Market Cap of almost $200 billion, that's pocket change. ALL public companies carry debt.

Disney: $47 billion
Comcast: $105 billion
Paramount Global: $15.638 billion - this one is an issue because the Market Cap is only $10.58 billion

All of which underscores why context is needed rather than just focusing on one piece of information.

PenguinInfinity · 08-01-2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by alchav21

You have to Prioritize what you watch!

This seems to be alchav's new catchphrase. And apparently he prioritizes commercials.

alchav21 · 08-02-2023, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

This seems to be alchav's new catchphrase. And apparently he prioritizes commercials.

Not really because I also have Amazon Prime, Disney+, and Netflix with no Commercials. So you have to Prioritize what you watch and what you pay. What are you guys watching?

unberechenbar · 08-02-2023, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alchav21

Not really because I also have Amazon Prime, Disney+, and Netflix with no Commercials. So you have to Prioritize what you watch and what you pay. What are you guys watching?

I watched Brimstone last night.

Thought it was great. Much darker than I was expecting, with an interesting story structure. There wasn't much shown in terms of scenery. The score was also minimalist.

Lee A Stewart · 08-02-2023, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

All of which underscores why context is needed rather than just focusing on one piece of information.

John had already established that fact. He posted Apple's cash on hand but not Netflix's. Go back and read his post.

Try to keep up will you.

PenguinInfinity · 08-02-2023, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by alchav21

Not really because I also have Amazon Prime, Disney+, and Netflix with no Commercials. So you have to Prioritize what you watch and what you pay.

Then why are you watching Justified with commercials when you have so many options without commercials (and can easily watch Justified without commercials for just a few dollars more)?

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What are you guys watching?

In the last few months I've watched:

Absentia
Battle Creek
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Chicago Fire
Go On
Impulse
L.A.'s Finest
Orange is the New Black
Pinky and the Brain
Reacher
Shameless
The Wrong Mans

All of them were watched on disc. None of them had commercials.

Lee A Stewart · 08-02-2023, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

Then why are you watching Justified with commercials when you have so many options without commercials (and can easily watch Justified without commercials for just a few dollars more)?

Ah Ha! This is where I get the chance to use your math against you!.

Hulu AVOD = $7.99
Hulu SVOD = $14.99

No ads will cost you 53% more. Another $7 a month. That's not "a few dollars more." Don't forget taxes.

Vilya · 08-02-2023, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Ah Ha! This is where I get the chance to use your math against you!.

Hulu AVOD = $7.99
Hulu SVOD = $14.99

No ads will cost you 53% more. Another $7 a month. That's not "a few dollars more." Don't forget taxes.

A 53% increase of $7.99=$12.22, not $14.99.

$14.99 is an 87.61% increase of $7.99. Thus, selecting the no ads option will cost you 87.61% more than the ad supported plan.

Looks like you need to keep up, too.

alchav21 · 08-02-2023, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by unberechenbar

I watched Brimstone last night.

Thought it was great. Much darker than I was expecting, with an interesting story structure. There wasn't much shown in terms of scenery. The score was also minimalist.

Thanks it's on Amazon Prime, I put it on my Watch List looks good.

08-01-2023, 05:21 PM	#42565
stonesfan129 Special Member Member since:Jun 2016 Location:Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:122 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:2	Apparently I can't redeem my digital code from Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 Blu-ray yet, even though it came out today. WTH?

08-01-2023, 05:24 PM	#42566
Warm Gun Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:653 DVD collection:103 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:10	Maybe I just won't get a new monitor at all, in the near future. If I go into my Sony's color settings and shift "Hue" to red slightly (Other direction is green.) the colors appear closer to what they are on my Asus monitor. Will do this for the TV HDMI channel that my graphics card uses. The 65 inch TV is still too far away for regular computer use, though. I want to see the details of pictures without squinting. I need a folding desk lower than the typical 29 inches, since the TV stand is only high enough for the sofa. Once I have that, I can set the table, place the wireless KB/M on top, roll this computer chair in front of the sofa, adjust the height and then fold and put the table away when I don't need it anymore. Finding a nice desk like that (without a raised part in front that would block the TV) might be complicated, though.

08-01-2023, 05:49 PM	#42567
Warm Gun Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:653 DVD collection:103 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:10	"This is why you don't use a folding table. (x-posted from /r/techsupportgore)"

08-01-2023, 05:49 PM	#42568
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:988 Blu-ray collection:2544 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I accidentally ordered the steel book of Ferris Bueller's Day Off instead of a real case. It's totally worth having because the cover art is so bad catching a glimpse of it is like a glitch in the Matrix.

08-01-2023, 07:39 PM	#42570
cheez avenger Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:807 Blu-ray collection:1586 Trading Score:9	Was given a PS5 beta code and was playing around with streaming Atmos content and it's stable and works. There is still no DV support, but with the new beta, 4K HDR/Atmos via streaming programming is up.

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