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Post by j on Jan 23, 2024 7:54:38 GMT -5
Raw to Netflix
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The Rock appointed to Board of Directors
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Post by Gunslinger on Jan 23, 2024 8:02:05 GMT -5
Wow. That's a good way to get some new Netflix subscribers.
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Post by guiltyparty on Jan 23, 2024 8:13:40 GMT -5
But PLEs will still be in Peacock?
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Post by Vegas on Jan 23, 2024 8:18:14 GMT -5
But PLEs will still be in Peacock? at least until sometime in 2026 when WWE's deal with NBCU expires, afterward I would not be surprised if the cost of PLEs goes up |
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Post by guiltyparty on Jan 23, 2024 8:30:40 GMT -5
But PLEs will still be in Peacock? at least until sometime in 2026 when WWE's deal with NBCU expires, afterward I would not be surprised if the cost of PLEs goes up I'm worried they will try and move to the same model as UFC uses, where you need a month ESPN + subscription and then have to buy the event separately. |
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Post by Vegas on Jan 23, 2024 9:13:01 GMT -5
at least until sometime in 2026 when WWE's deal with NBCU expires, afterward I would not be surprised if the cost of PLEs goes up I'm worried they will try and move to the same model as UFC uses, where you need a month ESPN + subscription and then have to buy the event separately. I already got the ESPN+ subscription which is part of my Disney+ subscription, but I agree that I would not be surprised if PLCs prices will have similar setup to UFC events. |
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Post by guiltyparty on Jan 23, 2024 9:25:38 GMT -5
It will be interesting to see how Netflix handles a live broadcast with millions of viewers. That weird golf with F1 drivers thing had issues with audio synch and lag, from what I saw reported. They're doing that tennis match in a couple of months. I'll watch that to see how it goes.
I also wonder what this will do to the add revenue. Are the going to air commercials on the Netflix broadcast? They'll still need ad breaks for other markets, right?
Oh! And the deal with USA network ends in October. Why does this one start in January and what happens in-between?
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Post by LAWraith on Jan 23, 2024 10:22:48 GMT -5
The ad piece I can answer since I just looked into it. It sounds like the show will air like normal with Netflix selling ads to fill commercial time. There also will be other product placement kind of like what the Rock did with that one movie. So commercials will still be a thing.
I really hope Netflix and WWE put more of the library on there, it sucks WWE owns so much but only putting out there what they want to put out like with the AWA stuff.
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Post by Sinclair Promotions on Jan 23, 2024 10:28:22 GMT -5
STAMFORD, Conn., January 23, 2024 – WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced a long-term partnership that will bring WWE’s flagship weekly program – Raw – to the world’s leading entertainment service. This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago
Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, among other territories, with additional countries and regions to be added over time. Likewise, as part of the agreement, Netflix will also become the home for all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S. as available, inclusive of Raw and WWE’s other weekly shows – SmackDown and NXT – as well as the company’s Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble. WWE’s award-winning documentaries, original series and forthcoming projects will also be available on Netflix internationally beginning in 2025
“This deal is transformative,” said Mark Shapiro, TKO President and COO. “It marries the can’t-miss WWE product with Netflix’s extraordinary global reach and locks in significant and predictable economics for many years. Our partnership fundamentally alters and strengthens the media landscape, dramatically expands the reach of WWE, and brings weekly live appointment viewing to Netflix.”
“We are excited to have WWE Raw, with its huge and passionate multigenerational fan base, on Netflix,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria. “By combining our reach, recommendations, and fandom with WWE, we’ll be able to deliver more joy and value for their audiences and our members. Raw is the best of sports entertainment, blending great characters and storytelling with live action 52 weeks a year and we’re thrilled to be in this long-term partnership with WWE.”
“In its relatively short history, Netflix has engineered a phenomenal track record for storytelling,” said Nick Khan, WWE President. “We believe Netflix, as one of the world’s leading entertainment brands, is the ideal long-term home for Raw’s live, loyal, and ever-growing fan base."
With 1,600 episodes to date, Raw is the most iconic show in sports entertainment. Since its debut in 1993, Raw has delivered action, compelling drama and unmatched athleticism – 52 weeks a year. Blending the best of scripted content with unpredictable live entertainment, the three-hour show has helped launch the careers of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Triple H, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair.
The show is currently the No. 1 show on USA Network, where it brings in 17.5 million unique viewers over the course of the year. One of television’s best performing shows in the 18-49 advertising demographic, Raw trends on X 52 weeks a year while each new episode is airing. On social media, WWE has more than one billion followers across its platforms.
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Post by guiltyparty on Jan 23, 2024 11:24:31 GMT -5
Sounds like the end of the WWE Network still being a thing internationally too. Good. I'm tired of the Brits lording their superior search function over us!  |
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