The Hollywood DVD movie industry is in trouble
their sales have been going down in recent years
due to several reasons including piracy and internet
streaming sites.
They have to make a transition to the digital era,
however they are trying to survive as long as possible
making deals like these one with NetFlix so Hollywood
can sell more DVDs before they go online.
It is good for NetFlix longterm because whit these deals
they will get more streaming movies for their site,
but short term they are pissing many customers.
Lets see how it goes
Ray
Re: Netflix, ****s its customers in the ass. :(
Originally posted by Robtard
Short version, Netflix signed a contract with Warner Bros, they will no longer release any Warner Bros movie as a rental until 28 days after the initial DVD release hits the market. Warner Bros is hoping this will cause more people to buy [Warner Bros] movies instead of just renting.
eh...I don't really care. If I'm dying to see it, I go to the theatre. And if I want to see it when it's released I either buy it, or watch it on PPV
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
*downloads a buncha shit for free for the lulz*
How DARE you!
Originally posted by Bicnarok
Downloading loads of 1´s and 0´s isn´t stealing, just because someone re-arranged them in some cool order.
It's usually hex, though.
And, if you're referring to different codices resulting in un-identical hex sequences, that still doesn't circumvent that copyright laws, even remotely. What those characters result to, on screen, is what constitutes the copyright infringement.
Edit - Just reread what I posted. That's a serious business post. I sounded too grumpy, there. Still love ya, Bicnarok.
Originally posted by dadudemon
Yu..Wait a minute...
Isn't that stealing?
The RIAA only uses the term "theft" in its propoganda
the only legal issue in piracy is distribution rights. You aren't taking something that is the property of an artist or company, but rather giving something that only they have the right to give in a manner not approved of by said artists or company.
Romanticize it a bit and you have the story of Prometheus
Originally posted by inimalistNot really. I understand the point and all, and there's no legitimate threat of this in the near future, but If we all stole, nobody would be paid enough to produce the product. Therefor we shouldn't steal it.
The RIAA only uses the term "theft" in its propogandathe only legal issue in piracy is distribution rights. You aren't taking something that is the property of an artist or company, but rather giving something that only they have the right to give in a manner not approved of by said artists or company.
Romanticize it a bit and you have the story of Prometheus