HBO, Netflix wave off streaming rumors

by Richard Lawler posted Feb 5th 2009 at 7:39PM

Slow down, Watch Instantly fans, both HBO and Netflix are at least claiming there have been no talks about setting up a "premium tier" resembling a question posed in a recent survey. Multichannel News confirmed with Netflix the survey was real so we'll keep a seat open next to Starz just in case, so hey, if Showtime or epix is looking for a partner we've got a great idea for you.

Filed under: Media streamers, HBO-HD, Internet

Tags: hbo, netflix, premium tier, PremiumTier, streaming video, StreamingVideo, watch instantly, WatchInstantly

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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David Hildreth @ Feb 6th 2009 11:01AM

I got that survey like last summer... I guess it's still just research.

HBO content would be an awesome addition to Netflix, but paying extra for certain content sets a precedent I'm not too fond of. Their business model is not my problem, their shows don't cost any more to make and don't provide some sort of overwhelming amount of extra entertainment.

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Pip @ Feb 6th 2009 3:51PM

How about Netflix just adds all their discs to streaming content.

All of it.

I'm not paying anything extra for this. No one can afford it. So just do it already.

Yes, I am feeling a bit entitled. The current selection is weak, and I want more to watch.

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Clarence @ Feb 6th 2009 5:21PM

um, Showtime is already available on Netflix instant movies, it's under Networks.

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