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Walt Disney is increasing the wholesale prices it charges for DVDs to movies-by-mail leader Netflix and movie-rental kiosk operator Redbox. Disney is looking to benefit further from being the only major studio to sell DVDs to the companies for rental the day they go on sale to the public.

Continue reading Disney Raises Its DVD Prices for Rental Giants Netflix and Redbox

Disney Raises Its DVD Prices for Rental Giants Netflix and Redbox originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:25:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Media, Netflix, Walt Disney

Netflix angered customers this week by removing the option to order DVDs via videostreaming consoles and mobile devices. The news that it was eliminating the “Add to DVD Queue” button in order to focus more on streaming videos has drawn thousands of comments, many critical of the company.

Continue reading The Plot Thickens: Netflix Users Angered By Latest Digital Twist

The Plot Thickens: Netflix Users Angered By Latest Digital Twist originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:00:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Media, Netflix, Blockbuster, Retail

Throughout its history as a public company, Netflix has confounded the critics who’ve said it’ll never survive. Yet, the critics still won’t let up. And, yes, they have a scarily compelling story now. Here’s why 2011 might prove to be Netflix’s toughest one yet.

Continue reading No Matter How Successful, Netflix Can’t Shake the Bears

No Matter How Successful, Netflix Can’t Shake the Bears originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:00:00.

Filed Under: Technology, Investing, Media, Netflix, Apple, Blockbuster, Amazon.com

In its transition from mail-order DVDs to streaming video, Netflix’s latest move — a new plan that offers unlimited downloads and no DVDs for $7.99 per month — highlights why the company has been so successful.

Continue reading Embracing Change: Why Netflix Keeps Winning

Embracing Change: Why Netflix Keeps Winning originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:15:00.

Filed Under: Netflix, Sony, Time Warner, Walt Disney

Studios including Sony Pictures (SNE), Walt Disney Co. (DIS) and Warner Bros. (TWX) are in talks with cable companies about offering movies soon after their theater release for as much as $30 per showing.

The companies are in discussions with In Demand, a partnership of Cox Communications, Comcast Corp. and Time Warner Cable, Bloomberg News reported.

Continue reading Studios Discuss Premium Cable Movie Service

Studios Discuss Premium Cable Movie Service originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:05:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Media, Sony, Walt Disney, Retail