Netflix and Hasbro Not Reaching Agreement, Transformers Series Removed From Streaming Service

Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail

The news post says February 2nd. Today is January 17th.

"We're committed to ensuring that ppl can access our shows anytime & anywhere. We're hopeful we can continue to offer them on Netflix in U.S."


Put them on You Tube.

Why do I get the feeling that even though Netflix seems to be coming across like the bad guy in this it is actually Hasbro that is creating the issue and is playing hardball in the negotiations? They say they are "committed to ensuring access" but at just how steep a price? The company already makes a sh**-ton of money, are they deciding now that they want to achieve the same level of avarice as Disney? It sure seems like it these days. If that is how they wish to play then I'm more than happy to say "Screw 'em" and resort to piracy until they learn a fair amount of humility.

Ive never used netflix in my life. Screw em.

And this is why I buy only physical media.

Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail

Yes, the deal applies only to the streaming service, meaning you won't be able to watch it on the website.

Quite frankly I think they shouldn't cost much at all, since at heart (even though I love them) they are commercials.

Skyfire77 wrote:And this is why I buy only physical media.

I also only buy physical, but that has nothing to do with this, this is about a streaming rental service. You don't buy anything from Netflix.

Sabrblade wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail

The news post says February 2nd. Today is January 17th.

Most of the stuff got removed Jan 1st, there's only a few things left, those must be what's gone on Feb 2.

Sabrblade wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail

The news post says February 2nd. Today is January 17th.

then why is G1 transformers removed from the list as of today?

wow
i guess my 40th birthday is gonna suck

Ultra Markus wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:i just looked at my list and they only removed G1 transformers and GI JOE prime and rescue bots are still there however it appears you can still get the discs for all seasons of transformers by mail

The news post says February 2nd. Today is January 17th.

then why is G1 transformers removed from the list as of today?

G1 and Beast Wars were removed as of January 1st.

That's why there still is internet where you can just watch all of that for free...I never understood why people would be like "well I can't watch my show cause it's not on netfilx" when everything is a click away. A bunch of slaves to neflix that's it.

NassaDane wrote:That's why there still is internet where you can just watch all of that for free...I never understood why people would be like "well I can't watch my show cause it's not on netfilx" when everything is a click away. A bunch of slaves to neflix that's it.

...Because some people don't want to illegally download children's cartoons, of all things? This is why I dislike internet pirates. They're all obnoxiously entitled.

Optimum Supreme wrote:

Skyfire77 wrote:And this is why I buy only physical media.

I also only buy physical, but that has nothing to do with this, this is about a streaming rental service. You don't buy anything from Netflix.

You've missed my point (though I might not have been clear). I will only buy shows on physical media, and don't get the appeal of streaming services at all.

Skyfire77 wrote:

Optimum Supreme wrote:

Skyfire77 wrote:And this is why I buy only physical media.

I also only buy physical, but that has nothing to do with this, this is about a streaming rental service. You don't buy anything from Netflix.

You've missed my point (though I might not have been clear). I will only buy shows on physical media, and don't get the appeal of streaming services at all.

The appeal of streaming is that it's like watching TV but at anytime you want, any show/movie you want (if available), doesn't take up space on your DVR, and doesn't sit around collecting dust on your DVD shelf.

Sabrblade wrote:

Skyfire77 wrote:

Optimum Supreme wrote:

Skyfire77 wrote:And this is why I buy only physical media.

I also only buy physical, but that has nothing to do with this, this is about a streaming rental service. You don't buy anything from Netflix.

You've missed my point (though I might not have been clear). I will only buy shows on physical media, and don't get the appeal of streaming services at all.

The appeal of streaming is that it's like watching TV but at anytime you want, any show/movie you want (if available), doesn't take up space on your DVR, and doesn't sit around collecting dust on your DVD shelf.

And if you don't like the program you streamed, you don't have to deal with it any longer, unlike a DVD you buy that turns out to be boring, lame, etc.

"We're committed to ensuring that ppl can access our shows anytime & anywhere. We're hopeful we can continue to offer them on Netflix in U.S." aka Netflix wouldn't pay us the additional amount we feel we deserve, so we said "Screw your fans then."

Sabrblade wrote:

Skyfire77 wrote:

Optimum Supreme wrote:

Skyfire77 wrote:And this is why I buy only physical media.

I also only buy physical, but that has nothing to do with this, this is about a streaming rental service. You don't buy anything from Netflix.

You've missed my point (though I might not have been clear). I will only buy shows on physical media, and don't get the appeal of streaming services at all.

The appeal of streaming is that it's like watching TV but at anytime you want, any show/movie you want (if available), doesn't take up space on your DVR, and doesn't sit around collecting dust on your DVD shelf.

Perhaps, but I can rip my DVDs and put them on my tablet. Also, DVDs don't stop working just because the licensor or licensee gets into a snit.

Skyfire77 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Skyfire77 wrote:

Optimum Supreme wrote:

Skyfire77 wrote:And this is why I buy only physical media.

I also only buy physical, but that has nothing to do with this, this is about a streaming rental service. You don't buy anything from Netflix.

You've missed my point (though I might not have been clear). I will only buy shows on physical media, and don't get the appeal of streaming services at all.

The appeal of streaming is that it's like watching TV but at anytime you want, any show/movie you want (if available), doesn't take up space on your DVR, and doesn't sit around collecting dust on your DVD shelf.

Perhaps, but I can rip my DVDs and put them on my tablet. Also, DVDs don't stop working just because the licensor or licensee gets into a snit.

Gonna second physical media being preferable. Another plus to physical media is that it doesn't need to buffer/decline in quality if bandwith or some other internet lingo goes down. And you can actually let someone borrow it too. Oh yeah, collecting movies and TV shows is fun!

However, I occasionally stream stuff, and unfortunately not everything is available on physical media.