For years, streaming services presented consumers with the prospect of virtually unlimited choice, the idea that almost any movie or show ever made and endless original content could be theirs with the click of a button. Suddenly, though, as HBO Max made headlines for the dozens of shows and individual films that had quietly disappeared, that concept may be little more than a fantasy — and may also reflect a shift to newfound cost consciousness in the streaming industry.
Netflix in the past has touted “unlimited movies, TV shows and more,” Paramount+ promised a “mountain of entertainment,” and HBO Max upon its launch was described as “Where HBO Meets So Much More.” But as Netflix has lost subscribers and Warner Bros. Discovery looks to trim costs, the new buzzwords in streaming have become “curation” and “discoverability.” That means prioritizing higher quality content, less clutter to make it easier to find what...
Netflix in the past has touted “unlimited movies, TV shows and more,” Paramount+ promised a “mountain of entertainment,” and HBO Max upon its launch was described as “Where HBO Meets So Much More.” But as Netflix has lost subscribers and Warner Bros. Discovery looks to trim costs, the new buzzwords in streaming have become “curation” and “discoverability.” That means prioritizing higher quality content, less clutter to make it easier to find what...
- 9/2/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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