K. Lewis

Blockbuster, Sonic Solutions Partner to Lead On Demand Movies

Blockbuster is again playing catch up to Netflix. Unlike Microsoft, which tends to get better with each iteration after jumping in late, Blockbuster has simply been moving side to side and contradicting itself with each step.

No way I'd buy into this iteration of whatever delivery method they are pushing. They've yet to show me that they can deliver and have the market will respond.

Will 'Free' Make Money for Netflix?

This appears to be smart business in a big picture not many are considering. This business segment, similar to music, is in flux and the endpoint is still unknown with no clear winner or even dominant market leader like Apple/iTunes. If Netflix want's to play through, they need to be in every channel rather the betting on one or two models. When customers invest in a content delivery channel, it's hard to get them to switch. If they can afford it, they're smart to spread their bet and subsidize the losers rather than jumping in late like Blockbuster or Microsoft.