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"Imagine Netflix gave you a way to instantly watch HBO series and movies streamed from the Internet to your computer of TV," poses a member survey, as retold by HackingNetflix.com.
Members are then asked to consider paying $9.99 a month more, for streaming access to original HBO shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage, as well as access to recent home releases such as I Am Legend and 27 Dresses.
The survey emphasizes that the optional add-on wouldn't disrupt the existing service. Netflix subscribers could still rent their favorite HBO shows as they're released on DVD, and the online streaming service that offers a limited selection of the available catalog is still included at no additional charge.
Is Netflix actively in negotiations with Time Warner's
Well, does it matter? The key takeaway is that Netflix is seriously considering the elasticity of what a consumer is willing to pay for a smorgasbord of filmed entertainment.
This would have favorable implications for rental companies such as Blockbuster
Won't this also ultimately threaten Netflix? Probably. It won't be long before studios cut out the middlemen and deal directly with the end users, especially for a studio-specific product like the one being proposed.
Near-term winners may be long-term losers. Long-term winners may be near-term losers. Plot twists are what make the good films great.
Stay tuned.
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