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Originally Posted by CaramonLS
Lest we forget blockbuster was offered a chance to partner with Netflix and also buy them out. I wouldn't be so quick to assume intelligence.
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Not the same. Blockbuster didn't have original content that people are willing to pay for.
HBO will move to a streaming service when they feel pulling away from the relationships they have with the cable companies is no longer the most profitable method of distribution.
As was mentioned in an earlier article posted here, they are aware of the benefits of streaming, but as of right now, they basically only produce content. Advertising, carrying costs, delivery method, billing etc... is all handled by the cable company. The article on this page references the fact that netflix has 5x times the operating costs.