Physical & Digital EST: The Future of Home Video Discussion Thread - Page 1997 - Blu-ray Forum

unberechenbar · 12-15-2022, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

I enjoyed Don't Worry Darling last night.

I saw it in theaters and liked it. The audio was incredible. Thinking of buying the score on CD.

Wendell R. Breland · 12-15-2022, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by unberechenbar

I saw it in theaters and liked it. The audio was incredible. Thinking of buying the score on CD.

Thanks for that, added the movie to my rental queue.

kfbkfb · 12-16-2022, 03:19 AM

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainm...er/ar-AA15jgcC
^^^
Netflix used to offer a library full of cutting-edge shows and movies. But now it has introduced ads and is producing more bland, mass-appeal shows — just like cable.

A lifeline for physical media?

Kirk Bayne

Boccaccio · 12-16-2022, 11:52 AM

Well, I have to give Steedeel credit.

I never thought the streaming companies would introduce ads in their programming, yet here we are.

I'm curious how this is going to play out. Will the ad-free tier disappear in the future ?

russweiss1 · 12-16-2022, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kfbkfb

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainm...er/ar-AA15jgcC
^^^
Netflix used to offer a library full of cutting-edge shows and movies. But now it has introduced ads and is producing more bland, mass-appeal shows — just like cable.

A lifeline for physical media?

Kirk Bayne

If there is money to be made companies are going to do it.

bhampton · 12-16-2022, 01:54 PM

Instantly grateful I have content without ads.

I just read Xbox is looking ways to show more ads. There is almost nothing worse than having to resort to trying to use a Microsoft product and then you want to kick these people while they are down?

People who have money just never feel like it's enough so you won't be able to do anything soon without ads. The future is ad supported and also there's nothing there but ads. It's all ads. Work hard and strive so that someday you may be able to own an ad or be one.

I also read content creators are resisting digital distribution that can be vaporized with a push of a button. The content creators will keep theatrical and physical for as long as possible.

Steedeel · 12-16-2022, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Boccaccio

Well, I have to give Steedeel credit.

I never thought the streaming companies would introduce ads in their programming, yet here we are.

I'm curious how this is going to play out. Will the ad-free tier disappear in the future ?

As long as there are people who hate ads, both will exist imo.

Wendell R. Breland · 12-16-2022, 03:17 PM

The golden age of the streaming wars has ended (here).

As always, the more things change the more they stay the same.

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

As long as there are people who hate ads, both will exist imo.

I agree but will the streamers raise the prices so high for ad free as to make it not worthwhile for some of us. Sometime in the future I suspect the “Cancel Anytime” option will get buried somewhere in your account settings.

Steedeel · 12-16-2022, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendell R. Breland

The golden age of the streaming wars has ended (here).

As always, the more things change the more they stay the same.

I agree but will the streamers raise the prices so high for ad free as to make it not worthwhile for some of us. Sometime in the future I suspect the “Cancel Anytime” option will get buried somewhere in your account settings.

100% agree. They want folk tied down to 18 month+ contracts imo.

As for the raising prices, I honestly think there will be far fewer streaming services in a couple of years. I think households will pay for just one ad free and save with the ad supported elsewhere.

bhampton · 12-16-2022, 04:51 PM

Ad supported should be free.

That's a system that works. The new "pay me for these ads" strategy is going to be interesting.

Magazines have ads so I guess it isn't really new. I didn't ever realize when I was young that Mad Magazine never had Ads while the original creators were in charge. (until a friend told me then I realized.)

Boccaccio · 12-16-2022, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

As long as there are people who hate ads, both will exist imo.

Who doesn't hate ads ? I don't know a single person who likes them.

Would be nice to know the percentage difference between subscribers with or without ads.

Steedeel · 12-16-2022, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

Ad supported should be free.

That's a system that works. The new "pay me for these ads" strategy is going to be interesting.

Magazines have ads so I guess it isn't really new. I didn't ever realize when I was young that Mad Magazine never had Ads while the original creators were in charge.

Netflix plan to insert ads at fade to black scenes in content that wasn’t originally made for ad breaks. They will use AI to determine where else breaks occur with the plan to insert at the end of conversations where it will be less intrusive.

Steedeel · 12-16-2022, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Boccaccio

Who doesn't hate ads ? I don't know a single person who likes them.

Would be nice to know the percentage difference between subscribers with or without ads.

I will never go that route.

Vilya · 12-16-2022, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

I will never go that route.

I dunno about that...I heard you were kinda easy.

bhampton · 12-16-2022, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Boccaccio

Who doesn't hate ads ? I don't know a single person who likes them.

Would be nice to know the percentage difference between subscribers with or without ads.

I can't say he likes them but Lee Stewart seems to be in favor of AVOD.

Steedeel · 12-16-2022, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Vilya

I dunno about that...I heard you were kinda easy.

Only to a pretty woman’s smile.

Boccaccio · 12-16-2022, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

I can't say he likes them but Lee Stewart seems to be in favor of AVOD.

If it would raise Disney's stock you can be 100% sure he likes them.

Vilya · 12-16-2022, 05:15 PM

I'm having a wobbly start today

; BP 86/49. Maybe I should watch

?

bhampton · 12-16-2022, 05:19 PM

I hope you feel better. That's one of my favorite movies and actors, it's just the best.

It's cold out, I am going to warm myself but the Twitter dumpster fire for a while.

Vilya · 12-16-2022, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Steedeel

Only to a pretty woman’s smile.

This should be close enough for you; consider this an early Christmas gift.

[Show spoiler]

12-16-2022, 01:54 PM	#39926
bhampton Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:673 Blu-ray collection:2208 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:18	Instantly grateful I have content without ads. I just read Xbox is looking ways to show more ads. There is almost nothing worse than having to resort to trying to use a Microsoft product and then you want to kick these people while they are down? People who have money just never feel like it's enough so you won't be able to do anything soon without ads. The future is ad supported and also there's nothing there but ads. It's all ads. Work hard and strive so that someday you may be able to own an ad or be one. I also read content creators are resisting digital distribution that can be vaporized with a push of a button. The content creators will keep theatrical and physical for as long as possible. Last edited by bhampton; 12-16-2022 at 02:17 PM.

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12-16-2022, 03:19 AM	#39923
kfbkfb Active Member Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Midwest USA	https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainm...er/ar-AA15jgcC ^^^ Netflix used to offer a library full of cutting-edge shows and movies. But now it has introduced ads and is producing more bland, mass-appeal shows — just like cable. A lifeline for physical media? Kirk Bayne

12-16-2022, 11:52 AM	#39924
Boccaccio Special Member Member since:Jun 2019 Location:Belgium 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:1171	Well, I have to give Steedeel credit. I never thought the streaming companies would introduce ads in their programming, yet here we are. I'm curious how this is going to play out. Will the ad-free tier disappear in the future ?

12-16-2022, 04:51 PM	#39930
bhampton Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:673 Blu-ray collection:2208 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:18	Ad supported should be free. That's a system that works. The new "pay me for these ads" strategy is going to be interesting. Magazines have ads so I guess it isn't really new. I didn't ever realize when I was young that Mad Magazine never had Ads while the original creators were in charge. (until a friend told me then I realized.)

12-16-2022, 05:15 PM	#39938
Vilya Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:The Shady Rest Hotel 4K collection:552 Blu-ray collection:4877 DVD collection:3901 Digital collection:1319 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:15	I'm having a wobbly start today ; BP 86/49. Maybe I should watch ?

12-16-2022, 05:19 PM	#39939
bhampton Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:673 Blu-ray collection:2208 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:18	I hope you feel better. That's one of my favorite movies and actors, it's just the best. It's cold out, I am going to warm myself but the Twitter dumpster fire for a while.

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