Yeah, I'm sure we are eventually going to see the re-emergence of traditional cable package models, just retooled for the digital age. Netflix is going to become the new Comcast and Amazon Video the new Time Warner. I assume it's only a matter of time before they cross-license content to each other, possibly as a premium add-on a la HBO and Starz.
The engine driving all of this that no one ever discusses is our current copyright regime. This cycle is going to continue to repeat itself as long as copyright remains unchanged. If our copyright laws were more sane, the whole thing would look a lot different.
The engine driving all of this that no one ever discusses is our current copyright regime. This cycle is going to continue to repeat itself as long as copyright remains unchanged. If our copyright laws were more sane, the whole thing would look a lot different.