Friday, March 16, 2012

Disney Stream App Idea

Sitting on the couch with this hernia I had a thought..why hasn't Disney invested in making an app that streams their tv shows and movies? Basically Disney netflix? Can you imagine the money they'd make off a $3.99 app that gave you access to not just the latest movies like TRON or Tangled, but also the classics like Herbie or Swiss family Robinson? I know Disney has contracted selected films to Netflix, but I think that they could not only do their movies, but also Disney junior shows and Disney channel shows. I think they're missing out on the streaming possibilities here right now. As far as I know and can see, streaming is going to eventually take over live TV. Which brings me to my second point. If streamed shows take over live tv, then why doesn't Apple take advantage of is? With the company that has more money than our own government, I believe that they should do the following as time goes on.. Buy out Netflix and redesign the movie/Tv show part of iTunes, still giving you the consumer access to buy shows and films, but also a monthly access plan to stream your shows you want to watch, or buy certain packages that give you show bundles. When they perfect the apple TV set, they'd probably release the stream tv versio at the time they release the Apple TV. Why else would they not, considering this would not just be mobile streaming, but also on a home tv set. The final question posed is "what about live events like the super bowl and MMA fights?" they'd be able to be purchased to stream in advanced in single views, or if you have a sports package that would already give you access to them. Same goes for concert series and festivals. All in all, I can definitely see either this, or a close form of this happening in the future. What are your thoughts on it? Feel free to tweet, Facebook, comment or e-mail me.

2 comments:

Timicus said...

It is just a matter of time. Starz/Disney's contract for Netflix to broadcast Disney films expired at the end of Feb. You can pay to stream Disney films you own (and have redeemed/registered)at Disney Movie Rewards.

I wouldn't be surprised if an announcement of such an app was unveiled around the D23 show.

LukeJJones said...

If you get Zune marketplace (there is a desktop application and it is available through the Xbox 360) you have access to a very large library of Walt Disney Pictures. From there you can rent/buy and stream instantly to your tv or computer. You can also sync them with your windows phone to watch on the go. We use it all the time.
http://social.zune.net/movies/studio/studio.waltDisneyPictures

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