Netflix signs a two-year agreement with Discovery (renewed, expanded, and non-exclusive).
More on that note, Netflix plans to focus on TV Shows, as they comprise of “60 percent of the video streams viewed by Netflix members.”
“Netflix plans to add social-networking features to its video service. Facebook Inc. may announce partnerships with Netflix and competitor Hulu LLC, the New York Post reported.” This article, focusing on users response, also attributes negativity in part to loss of Starz following termination of the contract in February (who were demanding too much for renewal).
Netflix and cloud computing, “Netflix.com is nearly 100% in the cloud.”
Here is an article about what Netflix may mean for video games.
Video games competitor, GameFly, is confident.
Blockbuster, now a part of Dish Network, will have a live press conference titled “A Stream Come True” this Friday, September 23rd, from 10am PT.
For customers considering other options: “8 Netflix alternatives.”
