i was thinking of getting netflix for my wii. So can anyone tell me if the new releases are only for the dvd rent or instantly too. Like avatar, it was on the new to dvd but not new to instant. so is it?
how long does it take for new releases to go to instant
Four answers:
ontopofoldsmokie
2010-05-26 14:32:58 UTC
First, you should know: The Wii is NOT a High Definition console. It does work, but don't expect a great picture on a hdtv. If you have a regular tv then don't worry about it. If you have a hdtv then think about getting a XBox 360 or a blueray player with HDtv capability. Netflix has a lot of HD instant items to choose from.
Now, your original question: The amount of time it takes for new releases to make it to the instant watch section varies. They must pay for the rights to stream items to numerous viewers. Some movies are on there in about a month-some not yet. Netflix made a deal with a movie studio a few months ago. the agreement was that Netflix wouldn't rent their new releases until 4 weeks after the release date. In exchange Netflix got the rights to stream a number of older movies. The studio profits because it gets people to buy those new releases instead of renting them from Netflix. And, Netflix got the rights to stream a ton of older movies.
My wife and I stream tons of stuff, we get three movies at a time, and sometimes she rents locally for items we can't get from Netflix(very rare).
2016-02-29 09:07:45 UTC
Netflix usually releases movies on Instant that don't do to well to the majority. Find out what movies didnt do too well. and Movies that werent good enough to make it to theaters. usualy SOMETIMES the ones you never heard of.
noselessman
2010-05-26 14:38:48 UTC
some new releases are released imediatly to instant watching, but most big name big budget movies are not, they have to get permission to do it. many movies will never be realesed for instant viewing like 75 or 80 % of them. check the stars play section for more more movie too, this section has some newer and more popular movies, but they are usually only available for a limited time,
Chris Brown
2016-07-19 09:56:52 UTC
Netflix new releases, are they any good for 2016?
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