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[[Category:Cordkillers Episodes|.0103]]
{{Infobox Episode|
  title  = A Lot of Paperwork|
  number = 103|
  date   = January 11, 2016|
  length = 51:01|
  hosts  = [[Brian Brushwood]], [[Tom Merritt]]|
  guests = [https://twitter.com/starwarsrepor Riley Blanton]}}
Netflix adds 130 countries and lets you share your password, Sling cleans up its interface, and a new OTA DVR for cordcutters. With special guest Riley Blanton.

==Guests==
*[https://twitter.com/starwarsrepor Riley Blanton]

==Intro Video==
*[http://www.bowie2001.com/#thin02 Bowie 2001]

==Primary Target==
*[http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/6/10724112/netflix-global-expansion-russia-india Netflix launches 130 countries]
*[http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/6/10723220/netflix-ces-keynote-2016-lg-prepaid-access-international-expansion Netflix and LG offering prepaid Netflix]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Q0bJ_zO7w The Crown Sizzle - Netflix (HD)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zejyzr5vW3A The Get Down Sizzle - Netflix (HD)]
*[http://www.cnet.com/news/netflix-is-cool-with-you-sharing-your-account/ Netflix is cool with you sharing your account]
*[http://io9.gizmodo.com/that-voltron-movie-reboot-is-a-netflix-tv-series-reboot-1751111236 That Voltron Movie Reboot Is a Netflix TV Series Reboot Now]
*[http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/7/10732230/south-by-southwest-movies-slenderman-pee-wee-holiday Netflix comedy Pee-wee’s Big Holiday will premiere at SXSW this year]
*[http://recode.net/2016/01/06/netflix-ceo-reed-hastings-on-china-hbo-and-the-surprise-success-of-making-a-murderer-qa/ Netflix’s Reed Hastings Interview on Making of a Murderer, China, HBO]
*[http://thenextweb.com/opinion/2016/01/11/netflix-search-sucks-flixed-fixes-it/ Netflix search sucks? Flixed fixes it]
::Netflix launched Wednesday 1/6 in 130 countries
::Everywhere but China, Syria, Crimea and North Korea
::Lg and Netflix partnering on a prepaid service
::Hastings said household password-sharing is fine "We love people sharing Netflix. That's a positive thing, not a negative thing." He said kids grow up and like to have control of their life and get their own account.
::“The Ridiculous Six,” our Adam Sandler movie, in its first 30 days, has been the biggest thing we’ve ever seen in the first 30 days for any movie on Netflix, ever.“
::TIMELY RELATED PRODUCT
::3rd-party Netflix search engines can show you what movies are in what countries
::Flixed: IMDB rating, metacritic score, trailer
::Flixsearch - sells DNS Service for changing region
::Netflixcosdes.me lets you search by Netflix's secret category codes like "Campy movies" or "teen drama"

==Signals Intelligence==
*[http://techcrunch.com/2016/01/05/sling-tv-dishs-internet-tv-service-for-cord-cutters-unveils-a-more-personalized-interface/?ncid=rss New Sling TV interface rolling out this quarter]
*[http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/09/sling-tv-ceo-ces-interview/ Sling TV CEO on the competition and internet TV's future]
::New section called “My TV” surfacing favorites (based on viewing habits and user selection) Continue Watching, Recommendations
::What’s Hot - breaking news, season finales - coming in a later release
::Sports section will make it easier to find favorite teams, with sign up to sports pack in app
::Adding ESPN3
::RCA will offer 10-day free trials with antenna
::Rolling out to all devices by end of March

==Gear Up==
*[http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/10/cord-cutters-can-have-dvrs-with-multiroom-and-placeshifting/ Magnavox's DVRs don't need cable TV or subscription fees to put recordings on your phone.]
::Michael alerted us to the Magnavox OTA DVRS coming out Q4
::$400 with DVD burner, $450 w TB and 2 turnes, $500 w 6 tuners and 1 TB
::No subscription fees
::No apps
::can share recordings with each other and Android and iOS devices.
*[http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/6/10722500/nvidia-shield-android-tv-marshmallow-update Nvidia's Shield Android TV gets a little more customizable with Marshmallow upgrade]
::NVidia Shield Android TV getting Android 6.0 Marshamallow (no date)
::Tablo app for AppleTV and LG smart TV coming in spring
*[http://techcrunch.com/2016/01/05/tablo-brings-live-network-television-dvr-functionality-to-apple-tv/?ncid=rss Tablo Brings Live Network Television, DVR Functionality To Apple TV]

==Front Lines==
*[http://techcrunch.com/2016/01/10/streaming-services-dominate-2016-golden-globes-but-amazon-takes-the-win/?ncid=rss Streaming Services Dominate 2016 Golden Globes, But Amazon Takes The Win]
::Amazon won Golden Globes for Best TV Comedy and Best Actor in a TV Comedy for Mozart in the Jungle and lead Gael Garcia Bernal. Netflix had 8 nominations but no wins.
*[http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/10/10746486/amazon-obama-state-of-the-union Amazon will show President Obama's final State of the Union on demand]
::Amazon will show the President's final State of the Union on demand, as will YouTube AND YouTube stars Destin, the engineer presenter of SmarterEveryDay, lifestyle vlogger Ingrid Nilsen and comedian sWoozie will interview the President, Friday January 15 following the address
*[http://thenextweb.com/google/2016/01/08/youtube-will-soon-support-hdr-video-for-improved-color-and-detail/ YouTube will soon support HDR video for improved color and detail]
::YouTube Chief Business Officer Robert Kyncl announced at CES that YouTube will soon support High Dynamic Range content, joining Amazon and Netflix which already provide HDR content.
*[http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/05/sony-4k-hdr-tvs-and-ultra/ Sony's latest 4K TVs get their own HDR video service]
::In conjunction with the announcement of Sony’s HDR capable Bravia Android TVs, Sony announced its own HDR streaming service called Ultra that will let TV owners buy and stream HDR shows from Sony Pictures on compatible sets. 
*[http://thenextweb.com/apple/2016/01/11/tvos-beta-brings-small-but-needed-features-to-the-new-apple-tv/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=profeed Apple TVOS 9.2 beta adds Podcasts, bluetooth keyboard support, a new app switcher and folders.]
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nfl-london-livestream-idUSKBN0UM1YJ20160108?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews Exclusive: NFL to live-stream all London games, in talks with Apple, Google]
::The NFL plans to live stream the three games to be played in London next season. Apple and Google are allegedly among the bidders. The three games will be played Oct. 2, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30. 
*[http://techcrunch.com/2016/01/07/nbcus-comedy-subscription-service-for-cord-cutters-seeso-goes-live/?ncid=rss NBCU’s Comedy Subscription Service For Cord Cutters, Seeso, Goes Live]
::NBCUniversal’s comedy streaming service SeeSo came out of beta Thursday. That means anyone can get it but they have to pay $3.99 a month to see most of the content though some will remain freely accessible.

== Under Surveillance ==
*[http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/07/daredevil-season-two-march-18/ Daredevil' season two hits Netflix on March 18th]
*[http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/7/10733728/game-of-thrones-season-6-premiere-date-announced Game of Thrones season six premieres on April 24th]
*[http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/mad-dogs-amazon-premiere-date-january-22-1201656941/ Mad Dogs return Jan. 22]
*'''Brian:''' [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5248968/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 One Hundred Eyes], [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230854/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 The Expanse] (ep 1), [http://live.harmontown.com/ Harmontown] live, [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472954/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Always Sunny in Philadelphia], [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4635276/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Master of None]
*'''Tom:''' [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Star Wars: The Force Awakens], [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3502262/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Transparent] (204 - 206), [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230854/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 The Expanse], [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2364582/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Agents of SHIELD], [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1519931/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Haven], [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655441/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Age of Adaline], Golden Globes, [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5248968/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 One Hundred Eyes]
*'''Fraser:''' [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhZplFZ1QaLqA_fCTVlU_g These Are The Actors You're Looking For], [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596363/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Big Short], [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 The Force Awakens]... Again
*'''On the Lookout:''' [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249364/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Broadchurch]

==Dispatches From The Front==
Dear Tom and Brian,

I'm writing to comment on your discussion on Episode 102 about whether Netflix should concentrate solely on original content and de-emphasize the back catalog content. And you were also discussing how more and more streaming services are coming out with their own original content, and networks who already produce original content are making paid apps (like CBS).

And I think there's a tipping point.

Here's a scenario:

We want to watch the 11/22/63, and we plan to pay for Hulu+ to get that -- But we already pay for Amazon Prime, Netflix, HBO and we still have cable. And one of my kids is a big anime fan so we have a membership to Crunchyroll, too. (And I support several podcasts via Patreon). I've reached my limit of what I will pay for.

So my idea is to binge watch 11/22/63: pay for one month of Hulu+ and then put the membership on hold. I figured we'd do something similar when the new Star Trek episodes come to the CBS all-access plan.

So, my question is, where's the tipping point? How many memberships will people pay for before they decide to do some kind of a round robin like I described above?

If they only have original content, I can see myself doing this kind of thing. But services like Netflix, with their large back catalog, would be the ones I'd be least likely to put on hold. If they let their back catalog dwindle, I may find I can go a month or two without it.

Wondering what you think about this.

Love the show!
- Beelissa

 

 

You questioned if "the kids" are still downloading torrents, or if streaming is kind now. I work at a university, and we've recently implemented stricter controls on Peer-to-Peer / filesharing activity on our network. Based on the number of students who got caught by that this fall (and based on subsequent conversations with some of them, as they basically get kicked off our network when we see torrent activity), I feel like I have some idea anyway. Downloads certainly seem to be down some from the heyday for those things, but we certainly saw that the activity is still common enough. Interestingly enough, when we returned from Christmas break, we saw an upswing again as everyone went back to using the filesharing programs while at home and forgot to uninstall when they got back to campus! 

 

-Anonymous

 

 

HBO Now was not available on my platform of choice (Android) until after Game o Thrones was over.

I did not torrent the show even though I have both torrented and borrowed HBO Go credentials in the past. I did enjoy binge watching it with my wife during our free trial. I left my subscription active for one more month after the free trial to show my appreciation for the service.

I think next year will be different. HBO Now is a great experience and I can't wait to watch Game of Thrones on my Android TV devices next year.


-Tony

 

 

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==Links==
*http://www.cordkillers.com/blog/2016/1/11/cordkillers-103-
*[http://www.patreon.com/cordkillers patreon.com/cordkillers]
*[http://draft.diamondclub.tv 2015 Winter Movie Draft]


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