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Re:How four Microsoft engineers proved that the “darknet” wo... by illuminate on Friday November 30, 2012 @04:01PM (#4855418)
Because the deals are made with the content distributors, not the creators directly?
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Re:How four Microsoft engineers proved that the “darknet” wo... by CamperBob2 on Friday November 30, 2012 @04:08PM (#4855450)
Sure, and to secure those deals the content distributors should have to convince the creators that their channel/network is the best way to monetize their property.

So how does that still make sense in light of the trend towards households in lucrative demographic segments ditching cable TV at a rate comparable to landlines?

Is an exclusive deal with a cable TV premium channnel like Showtime really the best way for the Dexter creators to get paid? If so, I'm amazed.

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Re:How four Microsoft engineers proved that the “darknet” wo... by tptacek on Friday November 30, 2012 @09:35PM (#4856616)
No they're not. Production companies sell shows to distributors. Nothing prevents them from selling shows to Netflix, except that Netflix won't pay them as much as HBO will.
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