Cordkillers 198 - Don't Make It Personal
Disney sues Redbox, Apple adds sports to TV app, and Netflix keeps cranking out the hits and Houses.
CordKillers: Ep. 198 - Don't Make It Personal
Recorded: December 4 2017
Guest: None
Intro Video
Primary Target
- Disney is suing Redbox to stop it from selling digital download codes
- Redbox does not have a deal with Disney for rental service of DVDs meaning Redbox has to purchase DVDs at full price at retail
- Redbox has been selling the codes for digital copies that come in the DVDs it buys
- This is against the terms of the use for the digital downloads
- Disney is suing Redbox asking for the profits from the sales and an injunction
- Redbox told the Wall Street Journal that “we feel very confident in our pro-consumer position.”
How to Watch
- Apple Releases tvOS 11.2 for 4th and 5th Generation Apple TV Models
- Apple released tvOS 11.2 which enables a feature that lets the device automatically switch video display modes to match the native frame rate of a video. It also adds a Sports section to the TV app with ESPN integration. - Fire TV owners can now control Hulu, NBC, CBS and other video apps via their voice
- Fire TV owners can now use voice to watch,” “play,” “pause,” “rewind,” “fast forward,” and more. It can also take you to an individual show, network, or specific genre of programming. Apps must add support to work. Hulu, NBC, Bravo, Showtime, Sony PlayStation Vue, and CBS All Access all support it. - All 2017 Samsung Smart TVs now get the redesigned Hulu design that includes Hulu's Live TV service.
- Philips' first Roku TV is now available for $349
- Philips TV with Roku built in is now available. The 40-inch version costs $349. It includes Roku OS8 which integrates over the air signals in a smart guide.
What to Watch
- The first trailer for Avengers" Infinity War is out and has everybody in it. Everybody. Infinity War opens May 4, 2018.
- George R.R. Martin Confirms Syfy Is Adapting Nightflyers
- George R. R. Martin confirmed SyFy will adapt his novella Nightflyers into a 10-episode series, with a debut targeted for July. - Netflix's Altered Carbon Teaser Promises Young, Sexy Bodies for the Highest Bidder
- So Netflix Tweeted on its AlteredCarbon Twitter account an ad for "Sleeving" which is a practice from the Altered Carbon universe. And then Monday morning released a full trailer. Altered Carbon begins on Netflix February 2, 2018. - Netflix announced it has renewed Stranger Things for a third season.
- YouTube Star Miranda Sings will not get a third season of "Haters Back Off" on Netflix.
- Netflix is making a new show based on Sabrina the Teenage Witch
- Netflix has picked up The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a series about Sabrina the teenage witch that CW was developing as a companion show for Riverdale. - Another trailer for Black Mirror is out teasing the season finale episode. "Black Museum" starring Letitia Wright.
- Trailer for "Metalhead," about a woman being chased by a relentless robot dog?
What We're Watching
- Brian: Deadwood 102, Mr. Robot, Future Man through 7ish,
- Tom: Deadwood (102), Mr. Robot, Atlanta (101), Contact, Crisis on Earth X (CW Crossover miniseries), This Is Us
- On the Lookout: The History of Comedy
Front Lines
- Legacy’ Pay TV Market to Fall to 60% by 2030: Forecast
- The Diffusion Group estimates the "legacy" pay TV market of cable and satellite will drop to 60% of the market by 2030, from its current 81%. Add in Internet-services like PSVue and Sling TV and they estimate the 2030 market will still only be 79% as on-line services will grow from 4% to 14%. - Netflix is moving forward with the final season of House of Cards
- Netflix's chief content officer, Ted Sarandos confirmed that production on the final season of House of Cards will begin next year. And will be a "good creative conclusion." Variety says the last season will be 8 episodes and focus on Robin Wright's character Claire Underwood. - CBS might turn ‘Entertainment Tonight’ into its own streaming service
- CBS CEO Leslie Moonves said the company is thinking about launching a 24-hour entertainment news service next year based on Entertainment Tonight. It already has CBSN for news CBS All Access and a forthcoming CBS Sports streaming service. - Amazon's Silk web browser is now on Fire TV devices
- Amazon has released its Silk Web Browser the first and second generation Fire TVs, the second generation Fire TV Stick. But notably it doesn't work on third-gen Fire TV devices that use a newer version for Fire OS. - AT&T pledged that CNN and TBS channels won’t go dark on any pay TV services if it’s allowed to buy Time Warner
- AT&T told a federal judge Tuesday that it would strike deals with cable companies to ensure that channels from TBS and CNN do not go dark if AT&T is allowed to buy TimeWarner. It would submit any disputes over fees for arbitration for seven years after the deal closes. The US Department of Justice is Suing to block the merger.
Dispatches from the Front
Tom and Brian,
Have either of you used an Nvidia Shield TV? You talk about the Roku and Apple TV a lot but I never hear you talk about the Shield. For me, and my specific requirements, it’s the best set top box I’ve tried. If you live in a country where it’s legal to make DVD/Blu-ray backups, the Shield is one of the few set top boxes that has enough power to play back the files. Kodi + Shield is GREAT!
- Andrew
Hi Tom & Brian,
Just came home from an AMC Theatre hear in Florida. They have changed their terms of service for Stubs members. You no longer get to accumulate points if you use Moviepass. I asked for a manager for clarification. I was given a hard copy of a notice to all theatres dated October 30, 2017. Guests using Moviepass will no longer be able to accrue points unless they use cash or another credit card. I guess that's one way to stop aggressive point accumulation.
- A Scott
Dear Tom and Brian,
These questions are mostly for Tom:
How do you watch the crossover episodes if you buy and binge Supergirl and the Flash? Crisis on Earth X was really good and also had important story arc points for many of the characters. I hope you get to watch all 4 hours of it.
I'm very hesitant about this Movies Anywhere service. I agree it sounds great (though I have a similar service: I ask my son if we own a movie and where; he always knows). My concern is that I can't see any information on who's behind this. Do I really want to trust them with logins for several services that are connected to my payment methods? I think I have 4 different credit cards connected to my Amazon account. Even if Movies Anywhere is not untrustworthy, how do I know they are careful with security? What if they get hacked? I'm interested to know what you think.
- Beelissa
Hey asesinos de cuerdas,
The mythical DVR in DirecTV Now exists. I am one of the lucky “few” that gets to beta test the DirecTV Now Apple TV and iOS apps.
Few interface changes like show info and color logos for the networks. Interface just seems to flow better.
Attached are a few pics. Let me know if there is anything you would like to know.
I just want to second Brian's suggestion of firing all the services and adding things back as you find you want them. I did this when you all suggested it this past spring. It worked great for me. I canceled everything except Netflix and Amazon Prime*. A the end of August I added Hulu Live earlier than I planned - as a back up for my antenna to get the Houston Stations in as many ways as possible due to Harvey. I never lost power or connectivity but my antenna didn't work well in the rain. (All of my family members were lucky to be high and dry. 1 household had to evacuate because they were below a dam but they didn't flood) I've been happy with Hulu plus. Each month I add either a channel from Amazon or Brit Box to binge on series that aren't included in Hulu.
*I use the shipping enough to justify it especially because USPS screwed up multiple times and I have like 11 free months of Prime because of packages that were marked delivered 12 - 24 hours before they actually were delivered.
- Kimberly
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