Netflix changed how we watch TV, but it didn't really change what we watch...
Netflix has achieved its incredible growth by taking distribution away from cable companies. Instead of watching The Office on cable, people now watch The Office on Netflix.
This edge isn't sustainable.
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Disney's cable business has stagnated over the past seven years. But in about 175 days, Disney is set to launch its own streaming service called Disney+.It's going to charge $6.99/month—around $6 cheaper than Netflix.
And it's pulling all its content off of Netflix.
This is a big deal.
No more Bunk'd on Netflix? Nooooooooooooooo...
(Score: 3, Insightful) by bob_super on Thursday May 23 2019, @04:46PM
Looks like someone hasn't been with any kids between 4 and 11 for quite a while.
We don't have TV, we have adblockers on everything, and we limit non-homework screen time strictly. But they sing the Disney songs with their friends, know the plots, and want to see the movies (old and new) any chance they get (playdates and birthdays). The merchandise keeps showing up all around them, and they get gifted a lot of it (rarely by us).
I won't pay for the Disney service. But I would be surprised if less than 75% of the elementary school households do.
And given Disney's giant catalog, I'm guessing most people won't drop it as soon as their kids hit puberty. "It's only 6 bucks, come on!"