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In response to "Netflix offered $300 milly for Starz but was turned down as the company wanted to charge customers directly a premium for Starz content -- (link)" by Qale

The last paragraph of this is why they need each other and will have to work out a deal.

Posted by David (aka David) Sep 3 '11, 12:52

"Netflix must determine how to maintain its rip-roaring subscriber growth despite the impending loss of popular first-run movies like "Tangled" and "The Karate Kid." Starz, meanwhile, must find a way to make up for the $300 million-plus that it gave up -- with its traditional television business or a deal with another digital subscription video provider such as Amazon.com."

Everything else is posturing unless Amazon does get involved. Starz is opening the door for them.

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Amazon already has the tier-pricing abilities available unless you ignore Amazon Prime's free for all, so it might be a good match. -- nm - Qale Sep 3, 12:58 2
- It all depends on whether Amazon wants to come out and play. Starz is openly begging them to get involved. -- nm - David Sep 3, 13:00 1
  - The upcoming Amazon tablet, er, New Kindle might help things along too. -- nm - Qale Sep 3, 13:29

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The last paragraph of this is why they need each other and will have to work out a deal.

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