DC Universe Streaming Service

[RomanticPenguin]

Out of all studios time warner surely has the best and most diverse catalogue right?

 

[Karelia]

Gotta wait a month later. You do get this mailed to you.

Really? That's awesome. I didn't see that mentioned when I pre-ordered. Was there a deadline?

 

[writer0327]

I preordered it on day one when they first announced it and never got anything. Maybe I should check my email lol

 

[flickchick85]

Makes sense. Even as a big DC fan I can't see how it will work by itself as people already own the best DC films and I don't think there are enough DC TV shows to justify a monthly fee, unless it's close to zero. Throw in all WB films and shows and then you're on to something.

Well for me, the big draw was the comics. I've been waiting for DC's equivalent of Marvel Unlimited forever now. Sadly, it seems this STILL is not gonna give me that. If it was their entire comics archive, tv shows (both animated and live-action) and movies, past and current, THEN I'd feel like DC's content was worth a solo streaming subscription at the price of Hulu/Netflix or whatever.

 

[Rorschach2012]

It’s pretty ballsy that they didn’t put their entire library (comics, tv, and movies) on there

Not gonna lie, it’s kinda disappointing. But I’ve already pre ordered. Still, there will be plenty on there to keep me happy

 

[2kt09]

Well for me, the big draw was the comics. I've been waiting for DC's equivalent of Marvel Unlimited forever now. Sadly, it seems this STILL is not gonna give me that. If it was their entire comics archive, tv shows (both animated and live-action) and movies, past and current, THEN I'd feel like DC's content was worth a solo streaming subscription at the price of Hulu/Netflix or whatever.

It's the cost of Hulu on the lowest end. They would inevitably be raising the base price if the entire archive was available, more expensive than Marvel Unlimited + another sub service combined, no question...which at that point would be understandable to just throw in some WB library.

 

[flickchick85]

It's the cost of Hulu on the lowest end. They would inevitably be raising the base price if the entire archive was available, more expensive than Marvel Unlimited + another sub service combined, no question...which at that point would be understandable to just throw in some WB library.

Except the appeal of Hulu, Netflix, etc. over this is that they offer content from multiple studios/brands, whereas this offers one brand. So they should not be at the same level from a pricing standpoint. As I said, if they offered their full collection, then I'd think differently. But as of right now, a service only offering access to select DC media is not worth the same as the services offering significantly more content from across the spectrum. If it were a place that I could count on for any DC media I wanted to watch/read when I want to watch/read it, then I'd feel that would compensate for the singular brand/narrow focus aspect. But it looks like an ever-rotating roster of "whatever we feel like sharing with you this month," which isn't enough for me.

 

[Primal Slayer]

It’s pretty ballsy that they didn’t put their entire library (comics, tv, and movies) on there

Not gonna lie, it’s kinda disappointing. But I’ve already pre ordered. Still, there will be plenty on there to keep me happy

As far as Tv/Movies I have to think that it is just a matter that they contractually cant. CW shows are exclusive to Netflix and some of the movies are probably sold to other services where they arent allowed to put them in direct competition.

 

[flickchick85]

As far as Tv/Movies I have to think that it is just a matter that they contractually cant. CW shows are exclusive to Netflix and some of the movies are probably sold to other services where they arent allowed to put them in direct competition.

Yeah, I get that, but that shouldn't be an issue with the comics. I don't see any reason for not putting all those up a la Marvel Unlimited beyond "we don't want to." Like, if they delayed new release comics like MU, that's fine. But they're just choosing to do a rotating roster of select titles, so it's not about what I want to read, it's about what they want me to read.

 

[Primal Slayer]

Yeah, I get that, but that shouldn't be an issue with the comics. I don't see any reason for not putting all those up a la Marvel Unlimited beyond "we don't want to." Like, if they delayed new release comics like MU, that's fine. But they're just choosing to do a rotating roster of select titles, so it's not about what I want to read, it's about what they want me to read.

Oh yeah I totally agree. As far as comics go they should all be on there instead of rotating out.

 

[unholyrevenger]

I kinda get why their entire comics catalog isn't there. There would be so much legal tape. And not to mention some of the gold and silver age stuff would be racist or sexist through today's lenses.

 

[Primal Slayer]

What kind of legal tape would there be to cut through? They own all of their characters and of course the older comics would be a product of their times.

 

[Rorschach2012]

I’m pretty hyped for Swamp Thing. It’s pretty unlikely, but I’d love to see Matt Ryan’s John Constantine show up

 

[unholyrevenger]

What kind of legal tape would there be to cut through? They own all of their characters and of course the older comics would be a product of their times.

Bruh, Man of Steel got made to avoid legal tape. You think some family member of some writer with unresolved beef with DC ain't gonna come out of the woodwork to get a slice of the pie or at the very least get credit. It took 75 years for Bill Finger to get credit

 

[Primal Slayer]

Bruh, Man of Steel got made to avoid legal tape. You think some family member of some writer with unresolved beef with DC ain't gonna come out of the woodwork to get a slice of the pie or at the very least get credit. It took 75 years for Bill Finger to get credit

Man of Steel....is not the same as the comics being released.

 

[2kt09]

Either way, the combination of niche content (shows + films + comics + exclusive merch) is the biggest selling point and the actual selling point based on the selection we're aware of atm sounds reasonably affordable in comparative respect to other media hosting services, especially when the pre-order annual option adds 3 extra months for $20 less than the actual for 12.
I only recently found out Netflix has a $7.99/mo package.

 

[Rorschach2012]

Practical suit and R-rating for Swamp Thing is music to my ears

 

[Slick]

Hey guys DC Universe is live.

 

[Primal Slayer]

Got it on my phone, just waiting for it to come to PS4. Looks decent, plenty of toons to watch. Would've been super cool if they would include the little 67' Aquaman & Teen Titans animated series.

 

[Slick]

Rewatching Young Justice myself.

 

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

I just downloaded an app called Hoopla, powered by my local library system. Don’t know if it works anywhere other than Texas, but there’s a ton of both DC and Marvel comics to read for free. I just downloaded the Alan Moore Whatever Happened collection on my phone.

 

[flickchick85]

I just downloaded an app called Hoopla, powered by my local library system. Don’t know if it works anywhere other than Texas, but there’s a ton of both DC and Marvel comics to read for free. I just downloaded the Alan Moore Whatever Happened collection on my phone.

Weird, my friend just told me about this app yesterday. He uses it mainly for movies. We're in Washington DC, so it's not just Texas.

 

[2kt09]

That's neat. You just need a library card...though I'm assuming not all branches, various states & local cities.

 

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

Well, if any Hypester can get, get it. I’m now reading the new Kyle Rayner trade. Love your library.

 

[Rorschach2012]

I'm a bit disappointed by the selection. I'm paying for a DC subscription service and they've pretty much only got like half of their film and tv library on there... If your content is this limited, it would be wise to just throw everything on there.