Thread: VOD Netflix/Streaming Services
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Old 08-01-2014, 18:57   #240
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re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by harry_hitch View Post
You should work for Sky's media relations.

Just because Sky are aiming to make it's own content, does not mean it will be any better than some of the guff (imo) they are churning out now. It may well be high quality content that is made in the future, but I simply do not see it. Netflix may also produce complete dross in future.

My point was that Netflix can be more selective of what is perceived as better content in future than Sky because they do not have fill schedules on various channels. Netflix can wait for a long time before accepting a new script/program, Sky will have to a pick the best of a bad bunch because they have to fill schedules and generate money through advertising revenues.

Also, it really does not matter who Sky produce content with, it is not a guarantee of quality. They could work with the original producers/writers/directors of The Killing to get a British remake, does not mean it will be any good.
The way things are going, Sky had to consider a different way of operating in the future. Having been slow to get off the ground with VOD, it now realises that this is the way to go.

But they want also to keep their channels going for as long as possible, and with the increasing competition for US content, they made the right call in deciding to commission their own material.

If they can come up with good cutting edge dramas like Strike Back, things will definitely improve, but as you say, they will still have to fill in hours of scheduling, which will continue to be filled with dross because it's cheap.
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