Peacock (Streaming Service)

[rageofthegods]

If a show takes place in the 80s, the ads attached will emulate past 80s commercials during the break. That sort of thing

I was moreso struck by the one-minute ads; in the back of my mind, I was expecting Amazon ads where there's a short, skippable one in the beginning. Probably very unreasonable in retrospect, though.

Emulating ads reminds me of that one bit in Mr Robot. Could be neat, but my main worry is that ads on streaming services get weirdly repetitive sometime, so the novelty can wear off fast. Also, will companies just keep making period-appropriate ads as time goes on?

 

[quinnmac000]

I was moreso struck by the one-minute ads; in the back of my mind, I was expecting Amazon ads where there's a short, skippable one in the beginning. Probably very unreasonable in retrospect, though.

Emulating ads reminds me of that one bit in Mr Robot. Could be neat, but my main worry is that ads on streaming services get weirdly repetitive sometime, so the novelty can wear off fast. Also, will companies just keep making period-appropriate ads as time goes on?

I was moreso struck by the one-minute ads; in the back of my mind, I was expecting Amazon ads where there's a short, skippable one in the beginning. Probably very unreasonable in retrospect, though.

Emulating ads reminds me of that one bit in Mr Robot. Could be neat, but my main worry is that ads on streaming services get weirdly repetitive sometime, so the novelty can wear off fast. Also, will companies just keep making period-appropriate ads as time goes on?

It was part of the deal they made with the companies they partnered with. Oh and also don’t worry about repetitive ads they hit on that at 5 different conferences today that the way they are doing ads will be completely different than how people have been expecting so people will be fine with ads than no ads (ads make them money as well so it’s understandable)

 

[Nick]

If a show takes place in the 80s, the ads attached will emulate past 80s commercials during the break. That sort of thing

I couldn’t care less about the type of commercial that plays. An ad is an ad is an ad.

 

[quinnmac000]

I couldn’t care less about the type of commercial that plays. An ad is an ad is an ad.

everyday we are bombarded with ads anyway from self promotion to sponsored posts and so much more so commercials don’t bother me and what’s is the super bowls biggest thing which people can’t wait for besides the game...ads. People wait for movie trailers which are what adsz So sometimes commercials are more than just commercials

 

[quinnmac000]

Classic TV Shows, Olympics Pique Consumer Interest in Peacock, Survey Shows (EXCLUSIVE)

New original programming may be a part of Peacock, the new streaming service launching this summer from NBCUniversal, but it is the more familiar elements that are generating the most consumer interest so far. That’s what an exclusive poll fielded by YouGov for Variety suggests. The poll, which...

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[Paulio]

WWE pay per view could move to NBC's Peacock streaming service - Streamingwars.com

 

[LieutLaww]

So does this mean they move everything from the WWE Network ? And if so how would it affect everyone not in the US with access to Peacock ?

 

[quinnmac000]

Peacock In Licensing Deal With A&E, History Ahead Of Launch

NBCUniversal’s upcoming streaming service Peacock Wednesday announced a licensing deal with A+E Networks for hundreds of hours of episodes of A&E and History series.

deadline.com

 

[Nick]

Peacock In Licensing Deal With A&E, History Ahead Of Launch

NBCUniversal’s upcoming streaming service Peacock Wednesday announced a licensing deal with A+E Networks for hundreds of hours of episodes of A&E and History series.

deadline.com

The History content is sort of their version of having National Geographic like D+. Nothing that will make people sign up, but it's quality content on the NatGeo side. I know History Channel (ironically) plays a bit into conspiracy theories with some of their more popular shows and people tend to love that stuff.

 

[Mad Dog]

The History content is sort of their version of having National Geographic like D+. Nothing that will make people sign up, but it's quality content on the NatGeo side. I know History Channel (ironically) plays a bit into conspiracy theories with some of their more popular shows and people tend to love that stuff.

A&E & History 'used to' have decent historical programs, with emphasis on 'used to'. Their older catalog stuff is quite good, on a par with National Geographic. But the last 7 to 10 years is mostly reality show garbage.....Peacock would be better off with the older catalog from A&E & History. There are many hundreds of shows and mini series' of high quality historical and biographical content.

 

[quinnmac000]

A&E & History 'used to' have decent historical programs, with emphasis on 'used to'. Their older catalog stuff is quite good, on a par with National Geographic. But the last 7 to 10 years is mostly reality show garbage.....Peacock would be better off with the older catalog from A&E & History. There are many hundreds of shows and mini series' of high quality historical and biographical content.

From A&E, it looks like they grabbed all the crime shows which makes sense since Comcast owned Oxygen is just crime shows all day everyday. But History if you look at the shows they wanted its the UFO/SCi-Fi programming with Pawn Stars

 

[Mad Dog]

From A&E, it looks like they grabbed all the crime shows which makes sense since Comcast owned Oxygen is just crime shows all day everyday. But History if you look at the shows they wanted its the UFO/SCi-Fi programming with Pawn Stars

Yes, that's why I added they'd be better off if they had bought the older catalog, which is pretty decent.

 

[quinnmac000]

this is huge for Peacock....alll Dick Wolf series will be on Peacock.

Dick Wolf Inks Mega New Deal With Universal Television That Includes Massive Renewals & Series Commitments

Dick Wolf signed a massive new five-year, nine-figure deal with NBCUniversal spanning broadcast and streaming to keep him and his Wolf Entertainment.

deadline.com

 

[Scott W.]

Bring back Miami Vice!

 

[Tyc00n96]

Live-Action 'Jurassic World' Series in Development with Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank at Amblin TV! - Jurassic Outpost

Hold on to your butts, dinosaur fans! While ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ has just begun filming, we’ve learned AMBLIN TELEVISION has begun developing a live-action Jurassic World series! Not much is known at this time, however the series has enlisted Jurassic alumni Colin Trevorrow and Steven...

jurassicoutpost.com

Anyone think this is perfect for the streaming service?

 

[quinnmac000]

Peacock to launch tomorrow for Comcast subscribers and NBCU employees for free.

At the call today highlighting the service, the newest announcement is they have decided to add curated channels similar to PlutoTV. in addtion to on demand viewing. There will be curated channels dedicated to shows like Saturday Night Live or American Greed as well as a range of other genre and show-specific interests. There will be 20 such channels at launch, with more than 75 expected by the end of 2020.

Peacock Optimistic On Streaming ‘Saved By The Bell’ & ‘Punky Brewster’ Reboots In 2020 With ‘Brave New World’ & ‘Psych’ Movie Sequel Confirmed For Launch

Peacock is optimistic that it will be able to launch with some original shows – highlighting Brave New World as “essentially done”.

deadline.com

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

There's an audience for this service, but it's pretty much restricted to Xfinity subscribers who don't have to pay anything. I don't see The Office+Parks and Rec being enough for people who aren't getting Peacock for free. Comcast will want to keep this service up for another year or two, but long term prospects are shaky if the original programming isn't up to par. This service is pretty comparable to CBS All Access which basically relies on the two Star Trek series to gain subs.

 

[GadgetGuru]

Did anybody try this today? The first day is only for people with the dumb Comcast streaming box, so I don't yet have it as a normal cable subscriber.

 

[Nick]

Such a huge mistake not to change the release of this service to everyone from July to now. Everyone is stuck at home right now - it's the perfect time to capitalize.

 

[Imperius]

Such a huge mistake not to change the release of this service to everyone from July to now. Everyone is stuck at home right now - it's the perfect time to capitalize.

But this allows them to work out issues with a select few instead of ticking off everyone.