Netflix buys rights to stream 'Gotham' before it has even aired on TV

Netflix has set a new precedent in the streaming industry, signing a streaming deal for a broadcast series that has not even yet aired on TV.

The deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution is for the new series 'Gotham' and Netflix will be the exclusive SVOD (subscription video on demand) provider for the show in all of its territories. The show will be available to Netflix subscribers after its U.S. broadcast run, with the first season expected to be made available in September 2015 right before the launch of the second season.

Deadline's report says Netflix is paying $1.75 million per episode, a huge figure only surpassed by the company's alleged 'Blacklist' exclusive deal at $2 million per episode.

Gotham premieres on September 22 on Fox and will tell the origin story of a younger Bruce Wayne and a younger Commissioner Gordon.

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 2 Sep 2014 23:11

Mysttic

That's a pretty sweet deal for Netflix; let's hope the show was worth it.

3.9.2014 09:05 #1

hearme0

Yet ANOTHER frivolous report/comment on an AD article!

"Netflix buys rights to stream 'Gotham' before it has even aired on TV"

however..............

"The show will be available to Netflix subscribers after its U.S. broadcast run"

According to the latter statement and from everything I've heard, it's not "BEFORE IT HAS EVEN AIRED".

Nonsense BSing articles!!!

3.9.2014 19:50 #2

Mysttic

Quote: According to the latter statement and from everything I've heard, it's not "BEFORE IT HAS EVEN AIRED". You over-read into this...

Basically what it said, and this was on other sites using similar wording; is that's it's unusual for any streaming service to order in a show prior to it being aired on a televised channel.

So no their wording didn't misrepresent anything and was not frivolous but indeed accurate. As Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, etc.. usually have to wait at least 1 season after the show's aired to have the right to bid on streaming it. Hence it's unusual.

3.9.2014 20:45 #3

hearme0

Originally posted by Mysttic: Quote: According to the latter statement and from everything I've heard, it's not "BEFORE IT HAS EVEN AIRED". You over-read into this...

Basically what it said, and this was on other sites using similar wording; is that's it's unusual for any streaming service to order in a show prior to it being aired on a televised channel.

So no their wording didn't misrepresent anything and was not frivolous but indeed accurate. As Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, etc.. usually have to wait at least 1 season after the show's aired to have the right to bid on streaming it. Hence it's unusual. Indeed you're right. I read it half the wrong way. Clearer now with fresh perspective.

I'm rather excited about this show but think it'll last for a year or 2 (struggling) and get cancelled like most shows nowadays. This will likely be a quick cancellation.

4.9.2014 14:17 #4

Mysttic

Quote: I'm rather excited about this show but think it'll last for a year or 2 (struggling) and get cancelled like most shows nowadays. This will likely be a quick cancellation.
Yes, I hear you there; I too want this show to be good, but am sceptical. Half the reason I am is the cast, the other half of my scepticism is the story; still I'll with-hold judgement until we can view it, who knows: it could actually surprise us.

4.9.2014 17:06 #5

rtm27

I soooo this show to do good, but being on FOX, a network known for destroying good shows (Firefly, Almost Human, Space: Above And Beyond to name a few) makes me worried.

http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/dvd_to_avi_autogk.cfm

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/673257

http://www.letmegooglethatforyou.com/

13.9.2014 02:49 #6

Jemborg

Can't say I'm optimistic about this show. Seems stupid.... so it will probably do really well!

Originally posted by hearme0: Originally posted by Mysttic:
You over-read into this...

Indeed you're right...
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?

:)

Its a lot easier being righteous than right.

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