Why HD Digital released before Blu-ray?

[NzYme]

Originally Posted by ArrestedDevelopment

Because for better or worse, digital/streaming is the future of media. Content owners/distributors are going down the route where they're all coming out with their own platforms. In a few years, instead of cable, people will be subscribing to multiple Netflix-like services for various movies/tv shows.

If no one bought digital would it still be the future? Nothing is set in stone.

[ArrestedDevelopment]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Yeah, but it won't be the future of anything as long as they still charge 6 dollars for a new release rental in HD. Even going to a real store isn't that expensive to rent a Blu-Ray.

I think with Amazon prime, hulu, netflix and the other streaming services coming out soon, rental prices will be cheaper or be included as part of a package price that one can subscribe to.

[ArrestedDevelopment]

Originally Posted by NzYme

If no one bought digital would it still be the future? Nothing is set in stone.

It's not set in stone but it's definitely leaning towards it. Cable TV is dying as the number of cord-cutters increases day by day and content providers are going to combat that with streaming.

For the record, I'm all for physical media. That's why I own 400+ blu-rays, lol.

[jacksondco]

PlayStation just gave me a free $10. Used it towards the digital Revenant. I'll still buy the movie eventually too but I'm waiting until I upgrade to 4K for that one

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by ArrestedDevelopment

It's not set in stone but it's definitely leaning towards it. Cable TV is dying as the number of cord-cutters increases day by day and content providers are going to combat that with streaming.

For the record, I'm all for physical media. That's why I own 400+ blu-rays, lol.

Cable is not dying. Not by a long chalk.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

The studios would rather you buy digital instead of disc for many reasons. The main reason is that they maintain control of the content, which is why I will never give up physical media.

Incorrect. With streaming, they control content. If you download a physical copy and store it on your hard drive, that will never go away.

And you may never give up physical media, but what will you do when the studios do?

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Cable is not dying. Not by a long chalk.

Whatever helps you sleep at night, I guess.

http://www.investopedia.com/articles...stry-dying.asp

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/22/84...zon-espn-apple

etc etc etc

[ArrestedDevelopment]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Cable is not dying. Not by a long chalk.

It's certainly on the decline here in Canada. We have a monopoly on telecommuncations with 3 ******* anti-competitive companies running the show that provide shiity, overpriced services. A lot of people are moving towards Netflix or cutting TV all together.

[ArrestedDevelopment]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Incorrect. With streaming, they control content. If you download a physical copy and store it on your hard drive, that will never go away.

What about DRM? Sometimes you need an active internet connection for playback.

[Rodney-2187]

Cable companies will just steadily increase their rates for cable internet access to compensate for customers cutting cords and stations going the streaming route.
People will still watch local news broadcasts, but with streaming services like Netflix putting out such good programming, I think it's the wave of the future, and a very good one. I can't remember the last time one of the major networks put out anything near as good as House of Cards, Daredevil, or Game of Thrones. AMC did well with Mad Men and Walking Dead. I'm sure AMC will be a streaming app eventually.

As for movies, I think we will see independent movies skip the theaters and go straight to streaming in homes. I think the streaming services will give them more freedom to create than the studio production system and everyone will benefit.

I still see music CDs for sale, so I don't think blu rays will totally go away.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Incorrect. With streaming, they control content. If you download a physical copy and store it on your hard drive, that will never go away.

And you may never give up physical media, but what will you do when the studios do?



Whatever helps you sleep at night, I guess.

http://www.investopedia.com/articles...stry-dying.asp

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/22/84...zon-espn-apple

etc etc etc

Actually, I am correct unless you download the copy to your computer/hard drive. What if a studio decides to pull a title from streaming? I sure hope people have downloaded it by that point.

Then I will stop purchasing movies.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by ArrestedDevelopment

It's certainly on the decline here in Canada. We have a monopoly on telecommuncations with 3 ******* anti-competitive companies running the show that provide shiity, overpriced services. A lot of people are moving towards Netflix or cutting TV all together.

So what do they do about sports or films? What you are suggesting isn't cord cutting. It's losing a whole entertainment option. I can see more babies being born in Canada!

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Incorrect. With streaming, they control content. If you download a physical copy and store it on your hard drive, that will never go away.

And you may never give up physical media, but what will you do when the studios do?



Whatever helps you sleep at night, I guess.

http://www.investopedia.com/articles...stry-dying.asp

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/22/84...zon-espn-apple

etc etc etc

Let's see.