Warner Media (HBOmax) may break Warner Bros 100% fail rate at streaming

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I was not looking at HBOmax as a monthly budget item because ATandT is not capable to handle really good content on a one2one basis muchless the big Vault of classic film and DC based movies. The rollout of HBOmax as the stream and theater release date is the same for 2021. This plan is USA only and expect last minute changes.

Why am I being polite to HBOmax after throwing fire and brimstone on ATandT since forever? The Warner Media structure is outside the telecom/network structure. Sorta like, "we know how to make and distrube film you (ATandT) do not".

First, Beyond The Trailer addresses the Stream and in theater same day for all 2021 releases and other topics.

Second, this is a big deal because pandemic means content cannot rust away on the shelf. Movie theaters have done some sketchy things like 15 screens to fill, jack prices up on everything. But for ne the worst thing? Made getting into a seat as painful as trying to get on theme park ride. (Pass the bleach, masks, gloves.) I will not go in the door.

Third, Ask for my opinion and if the moon rocks land in Australia, ISS supply mission is nominal, and Hamiltion is not in the car for Formula 1 race, you may get some words;this is all true for today December 6, 2020.

My Comment on Beyond The Trailer video above.

1.0 Okay this is one of those times where a little history made its way in. Modern movie going changes. Sometimes with a wrecking ball and sometimes with tech improvements and for sure the pandemic (covid-19) has forced a big change.

Update December 8,2020 (00:58:00 ET):

The last big shakeup was 2013 when the transition from film to digital. Quite a problem if your theater was local with a couple of screens - Hollywoon Ordered and that was it. Comply or die. This time the pandemic puts theater out on a limb with public safety removing the rope that allows the owner climb down.

November 6, 2013 Slice of scifi took a call on the death of local theater. After that another call on some movies look the way it should only on theater sized screen.

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To watch the Episode: Feedbackapalooza: Theater Survival https://youtu.be/53GtXLwWLOo Check Slice of SciFi for News, Rreviews, Interviews, Cons and people who know the universe that is Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy - https://www.sliceofscifi.com

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1.1 Historically Warner Bros. failed at every streaming "experiment" it put up on the web. DRM servers turned off with no warning, stupid device restrictions, and high price. Now, with someone in charge that knows how to work a streaming business plan even I am going to throw $ in for at least a quarter. The stupid sliding window release method made them truckloads of money when reels, disks, and file transfer. It also boosted infringement because, people want to watch and will buy, unless their region I blocked. Note, grabbing a non-licensed movie is infringement not theft. Taking a DVD out of (store) is theft not copyright infringement. (NOT a lawyer but I do know how to read)

1.2 Back in the day there were Drive-in Theater and local Movie House. Then the crazy Mega-Theater w/up to 15 or more screens to fill (if lucky). This is where quality dropped to the point I did not go. I drive to Air & Space IMAX Theater at Dulles Airport near Washington DC. Me and wife tried the newer Dinner and Movie places; food + booze + movie did not work for spouse. Staff either didn't care or was not trained in how to be invisible in this kind of arrangement -- she will not try 2nd time. This is the consumer that drops $75 on munchies, a drink or two + ticket, one chance. I am not qualified to answer for families who may want to drive a carload of kids when I have seen up to $15 each tickets. Not going to get all "what about the experience" mushy - I did take a bunch of kids once and only once (sisters and nieces bribed me).

1.3 So, here we are. I am going on the record saying Disney is off my list, they are going to do something pretty special to get even Rental Stream (PPV) $ out of me.

1.4 From the top: I have to keep my BigBucks Xfinity so I can watch that model change. Netflix just increased to $14 month for a rather basic subscription but for now I'll keep it (demographic target is not me but the new stuff still has me watching). Amazon Prime Video is never going away, however, the content fight will get messier. HBOmax running on my Amazon Fire TV thingy that all TV's have? Got to recheck. Also, and it my be just me, NEVER buying TV that requires Internet connection to setup or update. Do have Kindles for just browsing for fun movie or series to fall asleep on.

1.5 Cannot pay monthly for everything so some products have to be left out: CBS All Access = 0 (nothing for me), All Disney = 0 (EVIL Corp), hulu = Divide by zero cause Disney, Paramount = (waiting). The Amazon Prime Video channel subscription is stable so I do add any channel (WGNa, Shudder, Fandor, AMC, etc) when there is a series I must see (WGNa, Almost Paradise was blocked on Xfinity. I Bought each episode on Amazon).

1.6 What Warner Media has done is structure a way to watch what I like at home day 1 and if I must I will go to IMAX for 3D.

1.6.0 The AMC on the next block is off limits until I am vaccinated and doctor is happy with that experiment. (Don't skip getting complete procedure. In my case I have to wait and see beacause even for Flu shot I have restrictions on kind of shot.) OOPS. Too long? TMI? (copy paste into blog now)

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