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Netflix has some great news; it’s tied-up yet more streaming exclusives in the form of Academy Award nominated films from The Weinstein Company including The Artist. Trouble is us Brits aren’t in on the deal, and that’s a problem.
It’s clear to me that the Netflix we’re getting in Britain is a poor shadow of the service that’s available in the US. Sure we have some British content from the likes of the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 that our American cousins don’t have, but we’re not getting all the latest deals Netflix is signing because they’re all US-only. In fact, we’re not even getting the shows Netflix is producing itself like Lilyhammer, which might be a bit crap, but we want to find out for ourselves, right?
I get it, I really do. It’s down to the content producers to allow Netflix to stream their wares outside the US, and they’re always after more money from region-locked content – there’s no excuse for Netflix’s own-backed shows though. If Netflix is to grow and thrive in the UK, it needs more content and we want all that juicy new stuff Netflix is grabbing to make it across the pond to us too. [Netflix]
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And thats why the pirate bay lives on, Argggggghhhhhhhh.
what, because Netflix doesn’t have Toy Story 3 the week it comes out but Pirate Bay does do therefor it fails?
TV/Movie studios fail by region locking stuff for months and months. That’s one of the reasons pirating is so huge.
Well I get to watch the walking dead, Alcatraz and any other cool USA show often weeks and months before the UK for free. Thinks I`m going to pay for the wait.
Not that it matters as I always but the dvds when they come out, most of them are sadly region 1, but I have a region free way of playing them.
On the subject of Netflix is anyone else having the same issue I am. When I signed up I gave them my debit card details, now that the free month is up they keep asking me every time I log on to update my details. If I update using the same details it lets me in, but then does it again next time I log in. I assume it needs credit not debit card details, but I have decided to play along and see how long I can get free netflix for.
So you are not being charged at all?
Not as far as I can tell.
I was going to suggest that they put this on the deal of the day stack. But since Woody is paying for his, I think you got lucky.
I’m paying by debit card… seems fine to me
Hi, I am a representative of Netflix. Thank you for providing us with this information in the public domain. We will add all the relevant charges soon. (!)
I’ve not used lovefilm but isn’t their selection poor also?
Its a shame though the UK and probably the rest of the world is crying out for a good streaming service like they have over in the US.
I really wanted to like netflix but apart from watching the whole 3 series of arrested development I cancelled it after the free month with a mighty “meh”
Have to admit, I’ve been a bit disappointed with Netflix. There’s a few of good movies on there, some good British and American TV programmes… but the rest of it is just straight-to-dvd crap stuff. I was expecting a lot more current blockbuster films. But unfortunately it’s my only choice as Sky will take another year probably to release Sky Go for my android tablet and I don’t think Love Film have any plans to release streaming on Android as far as I know
Same here, although some of the random older series on there are worth a good look before I decide whether to cancel or not. Haven’t noticed anything new on there yet since I signed up.
I would seriously pay top whack for a streaming service which had every damn movie on it in existence. Probably around £30 a month. I would happily part with the money. It just doesn’t exist, and consequently I spend much less and buy around 2 or 3 DVDs every 3 months. Listen movie and TV industry. If it doesn’t exist I can’t give you my money.
I agree with you, and I believe many people would jump in too if this was offered. I probably would be willing to pay even more to be honest.
What did you expect? NetFlix are a US-run operation, and look after their US operation.
This is why LoveFlim have much better content, because whilst being Amazon, at least they are operating as a European operation.
You’re late.
Simple solution. Get a US IP address
Exactly, another £3 a month or so for a vpn and Netflix is great.
We’re certainly bottom of the Internet poo pile here in the UK.
If we were to get decent video/film services maybe we would be less likely to go torrent hunting! (maybe…)
Region locking is so irritating. The companies moan about pirating but when content can’t be accessed, and they have no intention of releasing it outside said country, what alternative is there?
For streaming sites Unblock-US and the like are brilliant, I feel absolutely no shame using them as it’s just like getting a region free dvd player (which as far as I’m aware is perfectly legal).
Who didn’t see that coming? Seriously?
I am fed up of being screwed over in this country! Until we stop getting overpriced tat like Sky, Virgin, Netflix and Lovefilm, i will continue to use peer2peer and “acquire” my films, tv shows and premier league football for free.
You echo my sentiments exactly. It sucks that we get the short straw with this kind of thing. The Netflix-backed projects are inexcusable, they coulda been on to such a winner there.
Oh also, wasn’t there a report released in the last few months that stated that region locking and delayed international releases of films are part of the reason for film piracy? Seems some execs need to read it…
And this is why I haven’t signed up to either netflix or lovefilm. Much better just to torrent or tunnelbear that crap.
Why don’t you all just change the DNS settings on your Xbox/PS3 and then you can enjoy the american content which is more than satisfactory, don’t need to bother with VPN and the added cost they bring. Takes 30 seconds at most to change and really is the main reason I am happy to keep my Netflix account.
I use HideMyAss to give me a US based IP address. It means I can watch US & UK Netflix content. Simples.