Netflix’s $72B WB acquisition confounds the future of movie theaters, streaming

Netflix's proposed entertainment juggernaut set to face regulatory scrutiny.

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Meh. Change happens but as an old timer I'll always miss the HBO that I grew up with and their intros to movie.

For me personally though this doesn't really change much. I cut the cord years ago and don't pay for cable because of the price. I do have a Netflix account but didn't have a HBO Max or other WB streaming service. If my Netflix raises to the point where I don't feel its worth it I'll cancel just as I did with cable.

 

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Great. Now our streaming service fees will rise to the absurd level of theatre pricing.

But at least they can't charge you $20 for a box of popcorn at home

 

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Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos has historically seen minimal value in theaters as a distribution method. In April, he said that making movies “for movie theaters, for the communal experience” is “an outmoded idea.”
Don't believe CEO speak. Its counter to their actual plans. Netflix will eventually bid on defunct movie chains as prices of streaming show that movie releases are still based on production values and control of the theaterical release, then the streaming and eventual medium (if bluray is still viable and profitable).
Because a monopoly in movies will have studios, production, and distribution (not just streaming) control.

I HATE going to the movies. In practically every theater there's screaming or crying kids and parents who won't control them, People with their cell phones lighting up the room, people who would rather talk than watch the movie, and other annoyances. Its just not worth paying a premium for that.