The lineup also includes EPIX original programming, featuring marquee concert, comedy, and sporting events.
It is not technically a computer bug but a limitation of the computers original programming.
Original programming for streaming services is nothing new, even if nothing truly need-to-see has emerged yet.
"People love Netflix, but the original programming is something magic, " Hastings said in a Wednesday interview.
Why go through the hassle of developing and producing original programming which can be an expensive headache?
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HBO, the leading pay-TV network, doesn't make any of its original programming available on Netflix's streaming service.
New original programming also helps with buyers in areas such as consumer products, health care and autos.
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The first and foremost impact will be on content costs as original programming is going to cost more.
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In TV terms, ZDTV is a prodigious producer--30 hours of original programming every week, aired around the clock.
Investment in original programming will depend on incremental benefit, which may be hard to measure in the short term.
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Hence we think the push toward original programming could be a double-edged sword.
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Original programming will have to step up its game to force that hand.
So Netflix CEO Reed Hastings makes the smart decision, and decides to begin to invest in their own original programming.
"What we see today is that viewer behaviors are not yet established in terms of viewing original programming online, " he says.
Original programming is a new but quickly growing segment of online video that includes entertainment content created specifically for an online audience.
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Original programming has taken a back seat at Next New Networks, and Google has shied away from producing its own content.
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No doubt that other venues focusing on original programming, especially premium channels, will be looking at this promotion in the same way.
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Netflix has plans to double-up on its successful bet on original programming.
Netflix has been adding original programming to its roster of movies, and debuted the original series "House of Cards" on Feb. 1.
Hulu, meanwhile, is already moving into producing original programming of its own.
The second issue is that as Netflix is fighting competitors for original programming, the video market will become more fragmented and confusing for consumers.
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In the early evening a comedy block will draw on original programming as well as sitcoms from the Carsey-Werner library as they become available.
Helping fuel content costs is the company's plunge into original programming, highlighted by "House of Cards, " a Washington political drama that debuted in February.
Today, Microsft announced that it has hired president of CBS Television Entertainment Group Nancy Tellem to head up a new original programming wing.
Time Warner faces risks especially because of its notable dependence on premium cable network HBO that boasts of new movie releases and original programming.
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To do so, it will need to focus on original programming as well as licensing to compete with emerging Internet-based players such as Netflix.
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With our current studio rights and growing original programming presence, the network is in an excellent position to evaluate new opportunities and expand its overall business.
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These two programs have done very well in the past, but they have been losing charm, and this has encouraged Viacom to spend more on original programming.
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Starz Distribution's home video, digital media and worldwide distribution business units distribute original programming content produced by Starz, as well as entertainment content for itself and third parties.
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Thankfully, the company seems to be doing just that by investing heavily in original programming and cleaning up some of the older series that are not performing well.
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