Deals Already in Place for Apple to Launch Netflix Competitor?
Building on his earlier claims that Apple is preparing a subscription video streaming service to take on Netflix, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek today issued a new report claiming that Apple already has deals in place with the major video studios and TV networks to support such a service.
Apple might be ready to roll out its own video subscription service similar to Amazon and Netflix, Peter Misek at Jefferies reports in a note this morning.Apple earlier this week expanded its nascent iCloud service to include the re-downloading of purchased TV shows, including allowing Apple TV devices to stream the purchased content directly from the cloud. And with another claim today suggesting that Apple may finally be preparing to launch its "iTunes Replay" service that would fold the cloud-based TV show offerings in with a similar program for movies to support re-downloads and streaming, Apple appears to be making a significant push into bringing video to iCloud.
Specifically, he says, "As part of Apple's roll-out of cloud video services (and eventually an iTV), we believe Apple has unannounced deals with all/most of the studios/TV networks that are similar to the subscription streaming deal between Amazon and CBS."
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24 months ago
$10 or less for unlimited streaming of comparable Netflix content for all devices on your iTunes account or GTFO.
24 months ago
$10 or less for unlimited streaming of comparable Netflix content for all devices on your iTunes account or GTFO.
This. Nobody wants to pay an Apple Tax on Magnum PI: Season 3.
24 months ago
For years, I've wanted the ability to stream TV and Movies from the iTunes store, subscription style. Would sign up for this day 1.
24 months ago
I know I will get downvoted for this - but whatever Apple plans - I sincerely hope that entities like Hulu and Netflix can continue to thrive.
The thought that "all" media being controlled by one company - no matter WHAT company that is - is NOT good and downright scary.
The thought that "all" media being controlled by one company - no matter WHAT company that is - is NOT good and downright scary.
24 months ago
I want to see The Simpsons. But I'm sure it will be again regionalized ... Time that the studios accept that the world is small
24 months ago
For years, I've wanted the ability to stream TV and Movies from the iTunes store, subscription style. Would sign up for this day 1.
this... as long as apple can make it affordable... they already charge $5 a pop for HD rentals..
what if apple launched their own cable company or bought a market leader?! :eek:... i think apple is trying to take over the cable television experience and blow Hulu out of the water by not only having the channels available with a better UI, but allowing you to watch seasons on demand instead of hand picked episodes from comcast/etc
apple is starting to really become dominant
24 months ago
That's precisely why I don't think this story is true. Why would they add Netflix to the AppleTV when they knew this was in the near future? It doesn't make sense.
I think this is just more analyst BS.
how much apple TV's do you think they will sell with no netflix?
24 months ago
Will this mean that they will remove Netflix from the AppleTV? I hope not.
That's precisely why I don't think this story is true. Why would they add Netflix to the AppleTV when they knew this was in the near future? It doesn't make sense.
I think this is just more analyst BS.
24 months ago
That's precisely why I don't think this story is true. Why would they add Netflix to the AppleTV when they knew this was in the near future? It doesn't make sense.
I think this is just more analyst BS.
Huh? Netflix has been on Apple TV for YEARS. You think that they wouldn't have released the Apple TV with Netflix just because they might (remember there was no guarantee they would have got the agreements) have had a competitor a few years later?
And there is no reason for Apple to remove Netflix either. Like the rest of their content business, this is unlikely to generate much profits for Apple. I bet its largely designed so Apple can tweak such a service to support future products (like a real Apple TV) better.
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