Current Events > Netflix to pay $100million in order to keep 'Friends' available for another year

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Gafemage 12/05/18 1:49:05 AM #1:	80/80 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/04/business/media/netflix-friends.html Thoughts --- https://imgur.com/1EOFcjn https://imgur.com/epjd8zk <cite>Gafemage posted [p:913568512] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>80/80 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/04/business/media/netflix-friends.html Thoughts</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ohnoitschris 12/05/18 1:52:09 AM #2:	Friends is on Netflix? Huh, didn't know. --- Join the Nintendo Fun Club today, Mac! <cite>ohnoitschris posted [p:913568597] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>Friends is on Netflix? Huh, didn't know.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Manocheese 12/05/18 1:53:11 AM #3:	They would have to pay me $100 million to watch that garbage. --- ()_() Hardcore - We'll probably be modded for this... (o.o) http://manocheese.googlepages.com/manocheesery <cite>Manocheese posted [p:913568634] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>They would have to pay me $100 million to watch that garbage.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cmiller4642 12/05/18 1:53:54 AM #4:	NBC should threaten to pull The Office and then announce it online. I bet Netflix would give them $500,000,000+ <cite>cmiller4642 posted [p:913568652] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>NBC should threaten to pull The Office and then announce it online. I bet Netflix would give them $500,000,000+</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheAwesomeMatt 12/05/18 1:54:18 AM #5:	I think that if you haven't already watched Friends then you're probably not even going to, seems a waste of money that should be invested in new shows. --- . <cite>TheAwesomeMatt posted [p:913568667] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>I think that if you haven't already watched Friends then you're probably not even going to, seems a waste of money that should be invested in new shows.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cmiller4642 12/05/18 1:55:41 AM #6:	TheAwesomeMatt posted... I think that if you haven't already watched Friends then you're probably not even going to, seems a waste of money that should be invested in new shows. I think it's from the fact that they're about to lose a lot of content next year. American Horror Story for example is going to go bye bye for sure because Disney will keep that exclusive to Hulu. <cite>cmiller4642 posted [p:913568692] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheAwesomeMatt posted...</cite> <quote>I think that if you haven't already watched Friends then you're probably not even going to, seems a waste of money that should be invested in new shows.</quote> I think it's from the fact that they're about to lose a lot of content next year. American Horror Story for example is going to go bye bye for sure because Disney will keep that exclusive to Hulu.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sphyx 12/05/18 1:56:56 AM #7:	Friends? Seriously? --- You're so vain, You probably think this sig is about you. <cite>Sphyx posted [p:913568726] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>Friends? Seriously?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bknight 12/05/18 1:57:20 AM #8:	12 episodes, 5 million per friends= 300 million for a new season of friends and like 200k for the set and crew, everyone has a sell out point makes more sense then 100million for one year of re-runs <cite>bknight posted [p:913568735] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>12 episodes, 5 million per friends= 300 million for a new season of friends and like 200k for the set and crew, everyone has a sell out point makes more sense then 100million for one year of re-runs</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cmiller4642 12/05/18 1:58:09 AM #9:	bknight posted... 12 episodes, 5 million per friends= 300 million for a new season of friends and like 200k for the set and crew, everyone has a sell out point makes more sense then 100million for one year of re-runs Comcast isn't giving Netflix the rights to make Friends. They make way too much off of Syndication rights. <cite>cmiller4642 posted [p:913568757] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>bknight posted...</cite> <quote>12 episodes, 5 million per friends= 300 million for a new season of friends and like 200k for the set and crew, everyone has a sell out point makes more sense then 100million for one year of re-runs</quote> Comcast isn't giving Netflix the rights to make Friends. They make way too much off of Syndication rights.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Omasitor Hain 12/05/18 2:02:13 AM #10:	I can see that shit for free in syndication. <cite>Omasitor Hain posted [p:913568858] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>I can see that shit for free in syndication.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LockeMonster 12/05/18 2:02:53 AM #11:	ATT/Time Warner owns Friends and they make a billion a year off syndication. Each cast member gets paid 20 million a year still. --- "Scranton is great, but New York is like Scranton on acid. No, on speed. Nah. On steroids." FC: 3282-3258-0224 <cite>LockeMonster posted [p:913568881] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>ATT/Time Warner owns Friends and they make a billion a year off syndication. Each cast member gets paid 20 million a year still.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NES4EVER 12/05/18 2:03:08 AM #12:	I'd believe it. I have a friend who cycles through the whole catalogue at least 2-3 times a year. I mean its funny and all, but I just catch the odd episode on TV when theres nothing else on. --- *nu-horsemen 4evar* [A GameFAQs Moderator was deleted by this message] <cite>NES4EVER posted [p:913568890] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>I'd believe it. I have a friend who cycles through the whole catalogue at least 2-3 times a year. I mean its funny and all, but I just catch the odd episode on TV when theres nothing else on.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 12/05/18 2:04:22 AM #13:	Gafemage posted... Thoughts I appreciate them keeping it because nostalgic comedies and Star Trek are pretty much the only thing I have Netflix for. However, I'm pretty damn sick of how much they have dropped in favor of their sci-fi movie quality level shows that they churn out every year, that last for a season or two, only to be cancelled because they suck. It's garbage, and if I had any serious alternative, I'd dropped Netflix in a second. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:913568930] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>Gafemage posted...</cite> <quote>Thoughts</quote> I appreciate them keeping it because nostalgic comedies and Star Trek are pretty much the only thing I have Netflix for. However, I'm pretty damn sick of how much they have dropped in favor of their sci-fi movie quality level shows that they churn out every year, that last for a season or two, only to be cancelled because they suck. It's garbage, and if I had any serious alternative, I'd dropped Netflix in a second.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cmiller4642 12/05/18 2:04:46 AM #14:	I'm telling you NBC would make way more off of The Office. Tons of people would cancel their Netflix subscription if The Office left <cite>cmiller4642 posted [p:913568942] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>I'm telling you NBC would make way more off of The Office. Tons of people would cancel their Netflix subscription if The Office left</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Paper_Mario_4 12/05/18 2:07:55 AM #16:	Its not an amazing show, but it is warm, nobody seems to overact, and it has a good flow to it from the parts ive seen of it...I dont think ive ever sat down and payed attention to Friends for more than 10 min Its that piece of the 90s that people will always think back to. Jennifer Aniston is milf of the year, every year, thats why --- Paper Mario (N64) is a masterpiece. <cite>Paper_Mario_4 posted [p:913569033] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>Its not an amazing show, but it is warm, nobody seems to overact, and it has a good flow to it from the parts ive seen of it...I dont think ive ever sat down and payed attention to Friends for more than 10 min Its that piece of the 90s that people will always think back to. Jennifer Aniston is milf of the year, every year, thats why</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VipaGTS 12/05/18 2:10:31 AM #17:	the most overrated show. --- "I devour urine just like my Portland Trailblazers, with piss poor defense." <cite>VipaGTS posted [p:913569102] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>the most overrated show.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R0N1N187 12/05/18 2:16:31 AM #18:	Would rather have Seinfeld. <cite>R0N1N187 posted [p:913569262] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>Would rather have Seinfeld.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 12/05/18 2:16:58 AM #19:	R0N1N187 posted... Would rather have Seinfeld. I'd rather have Fraiser than either of them, honestly, but I enjoy all three. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:913569271] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>R0N1N187 posted...</cite> <quote>Would rather have Seinfeld.</quote> I'd rather have Fraiser than either of them, honestly, but I enjoy all three.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cmiller4642 12/05/18 2:19:32 AM #20:	Dash_Harber posted... R0N1N187 posted... Would rather have Seinfeld. I'd rather have Fraiser than either of them, honestly, but I enjoy all three. Hulu has Seinfeld and Fraiser <cite>cmiller4642 posted [p:913569332] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote><cite>R0N1N187 posted...</cite> <quote>Would rather have Seinfeld.</quote> I'd rather have Fraiser than either of them, honestly, but I enjoy all three.</quote> Hulu has Seinfeld and Fraiser</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SH_expert44 12/05/18 2:20:00 AM #21:	VipaGTS posted... the most overrated show. I agree. I hated friends. I also hated seinfeld. Most sitcoms in general are buns. --- It's thinking... REmake 2 giveaway > http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1074-resident-evil-past-present-and-future <cite>SH_expert44 posted [p:913569350] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>VipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote>the most overrated show.</quote> I agree. I hated friends. I also hated seinfeld. Most sitcoms in general are buns.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R0N1N187 12/05/18 2:23:08 AM #22:	cmiller4642 posted... Dash_Harber posted... R0N1N187 posted... Would rather have Seinfeld. I'd rather have Fraiser than either of them, honestly, but I enjoy all three. Hulu has Seinfeld and Fraiser Fraiser is also on Netflix. <cite>R0N1N187 posted [p:913569432] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>cmiller4642 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote><cite>R0N1N187 posted...</cite> <quote>Would rather have Seinfeld.</quote> I'd rather have Fraiser than either of them, honestly, but I enjoy all three.</quote> Hulu has Seinfeld and Fraiser</quote> Fraiser is also on Netflix.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SmidgeIsntBack 12/05/18 2:24:36 AM #23:	This is why I buy physical copies of what I like. --- Audio Theater: For discussion of podcasts, radio, audiobooks, and the like https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1364- <cite>SmidgeIsntBack posted [p:913569483] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>This is why I buy physical copies of what I like.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 12/05/18 2:24:42 AM #24:	R0N1N187 posted... cmiller4642 posted... Dash_Harber posted... R0N1N187 posted... Would rather have Seinfeld. I'd rather have Fraiser than either of them, honestly, but I enjoy all three. Hulu has Seinfeld and Fraiser Fraiser is also on Netflix. Not in Canada. Nor do we have Hulu. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:913569485] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>R0N1N187 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>cmiller4642 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote><cite>R0N1N187 posted...</cite> <quote>Would rather have Seinfeld.</quote> I'd rather have Fraiser than either of them, honestly, but I enjoy all three.</quote> Hulu has Seinfeld and Fraiser</quote> Fraiser is also on Netflix.</quote> Not in Canada. Nor do we have Hulu.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 12/05/18 2:27:15 AM #25:	Is this why rates are going up again --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:913569553] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>Is this why rates are going up again</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 12/05/18 2:28:50 AM #26:	Bio1590 posted... Is this why rates are going up again Yeah, that's totally it. It's not the 800 million originals they make based on memes and viral videos ... >_> <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:913569588] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>Bio1590 posted...</cite> <quote>Is this why rates are going up again</quote> Yeah, that's totally it. It's not the 800 million originals they make based on memes and viral videos ... >_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GrindcoreShark 12/05/18 2:33:40 AM #27:	More blood on Comcast's hands --- https://imgur.com/M0MRS6S https://imgur.com/2aSpfEp https://imgur.com/hHqVnxE https://imgur.com/cxqXCmv <cite>GrindcoreShark posted [p:913569700] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>More blood on Comcast's hands</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Parappa09 12/05/18 2:37:46 AM #28:	worth it --- http://error1355.com/ce/Parappa09.html <cite>Parappa09 posted [p:913569797] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>worth it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 12/05/18 2:42:45 AM #29:	This is why Netflix has a ludicrous debt. Wish they'd just go under --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:913569905] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>This is why Netflix has a ludicrous debt. Wish they'd just go under</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MuayThai85 12/05/18 2:43:17 AM #30:	R0N1N187 posted... Would rather have Seinfeld. Friends is far better than Seinfeld and Friends is shit. --- How can one person post so much stupid s***? <cite>MuayThai85 posted [p:913569918] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>R0N1N187 posted...</cite> <quote>Would rather have Seinfeld.</quote> Friends is far better than Seinfeld and Friends is shit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kayoticdreamz 12/05/18 3:16:55 AM #31:	MuayThai85 posted... R0N1N187 posted... Would rather have Seinfeld. Friends is far better than Seinfeld and Friends is shit. you have no taste <cite>kayoticdreamz posted [p:913570665] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>MuayThai85 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>R0N1N187 posted...</cite> <quote>Would rather have Seinfeld.</quote> Friends is far better than Seinfeld and Friends is shit.</quote> you have no taste</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ImNotAnIdiot 12/05/18 3:20:49 AM #32:	Disney is buying up everything anyway so they might as well jump in and buy Netflix while they're at it. --- https://imgur.com/Q9XJftg Blasted By Limitless Chad Dick <cite>ImNotAnIdiot posted [p:913570727] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>Disney is buying up everything anyway so they might as well jump in and buy Netflix while they're at it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 12/05/18 3:23:33 AM #33:	Dash_Harber posted... Bio1590 posted... Is this why rates are going up again Yeah, that's totally it. It's not the 800 million originals they make based on memes and viral videos ... >_> Either way it's now $14/month in Canada which is fucking absurd. --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:913570786] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Bio1590 posted...</cite> <quote>Is this why rates are going up again</quote> Yeah, that's totally it. It's not the 800 million originals they make based on memes and viral videos ... >_></quote> Either way it's now $14/month in Canada which is fucking absurd.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz 12/05/18 10:13:25 AM #34:	Jesus christ --- Not removing this until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010) 2018 NFLB Autumnsim (6-7): https://i.imgtc.com/0sBrEo1.png <cite>Muffinz0rz posted [p:913580091] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>Jesus christ</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lost_All_Senses 12/05/18 10:23:11 AM #35:	This information getting out is gonna bury them when everyone else comes for their bigger check. Everyone is gonna turn into Monique --- Name checks out <cite>Lost_All_Senses posted [p:913580482] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>This information getting out is gonna bury them when everyone else comes for their bigger check. Everyone is gonna turn into Monique</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SK8T3R215 12/05/18 10:26:11 AM #36:	ImNotAnIdiot posted... Disney is buying up everything anyway so they might as well jump in and buy Netflix while they're at it. brb gonna go and get financing for a $150 billion or so acquisition --- New York Knicks, New York Jets, New York Yankees. <cite>SK8T3R215 posted [p:913580611] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>ImNotAnIdiot posted...</cite> <quote>Disney is buying up everything anyway so they might as well jump in and buy Netflix while they're at it.</quote> brb gonna go and get financing for a $150 billion or so acquisition</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Frostmourne 12/05/18 10:31:14 AM #37:	Cheers > all --- Frostmourne hungers. <cite>Frostmourne posted [p:913580830] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>Cheers > all</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flockaveli 12/05/18 10:43:41 AM #38:	People really watch that shit? Needs more HGTV. --- I'm in Chicago, I'm shaking my head. <cite>Flockaveli posted [p:913581366] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>People really watch that shit? Needs more HGTV.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 12/05/18 12:19:21 PM #39:	Bio1590 posted... Dash_Harber posted... Bio1590 posted... Is this why rates are going up again Yeah, that's totally it. It's not the 800 million originals they make based on memes and viral videos ... >_> Either way it's now $14/month in Canada which is fucking absurd. Honestly, I don't think I'd really have a problem up to about $20. The issues are that Netflix Canada is seriously lacking in content, and that every network thinks that they can launch their own streaming package for the same cost, which has basically recreated cable in the digital space. It's absurd to think that people are going to pay $80+ for a number of streaming services every month, when the whole selling point of streaming was that it was what you wanted, when you wanted it, all in one place, for a fraction of the cost. People are just going to sail the high seas if this shit keeps up. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:913585849] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>Bio1590 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Bio1590 posted...</cite> <quote>Is this why rates are going up again</quote> Yeah, that's totally it. It's not the 800 million originals they make based on memes and viral videos ... >_></quote> Either way it's now $14/month in Canada which is fucking absurd.</quote> Honestly, I don't think I'd really have a problem up to about $20. The issues are that Netflix Canada is seriously lacking in content, and that every network thinks that they can launch their own streaming package for the same cost, which has basically recreated cable in the digital space. It's absurd to think that people are going to pay $80+ for a number of streaming services every month, when the whole selling point of streaming was that it was what you wanted, when you wanted it, all in one place, for a fraction of the cost. People are just going to sail the high seas if this shit keeps up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 12/05/18 12:41:10 PM #40:	Oh $14/month is just two screens, it's even more if you want more! Also note this is a $3/month increase from what it is now. It's not like I've been paying $13/month for the last year. --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:913586910] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>Oh $14/month is just two screens, it's even more if you want more! Also note this is a $3/month increase from what it is now. It's not like I've been paying $13/month for the last year.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rikasa 12/05/18 12:42:32 PM #41:	it's just one of those shows you can always put on and enjoy. for me that's probably Always Sunny and for a lot of people in our generation it's The Office --- you are not alone <cite>rikasa posted [p:913586974] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote>it's just one of those shows you can always put on and enjoy. for me that's probably Always Sunny and for a lot of people in our generation it's The Office</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 12/05/18 12:43:09 PM #42:	rikasa posted... it's just one of those shows you can always put on and enjoy. for me that's probably Always Sunny and for a lot of people in our generation it's The Office I'd say How I Met Your Mother too, if it wasn't for the shitty ending. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:913587002] in Netflix to... [t:77269713]...</cite> <quote><cite>rikasa posted...</cite> <quote>it's just one of those shows you can always put on and enjoy. for me that's probably Always Sunny and for a lot of people in our generation it's The Office</quote> I'd say How I Met Your Mother too, if it wasn't for the shitty ending.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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