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Netflix to expand to UK, Ireland in 'early 2012,' looks to challenge Lovefilm

Well it looks like Netflix's rumored UK launch was a lot more than just a rumor. Today, the company announced that it will indeed expand to the UK and Ireland "in early 2012," promising to offer unlimited streaming on PCs, tablets and mobile devices at a "low monthly subscription price."

The company didn't say what that price would be, nor did it offer any details on available content or supported devices, though more details will be announced closer to its launch. We're also expecting to hear more from Netflix during its Q3 earnings conference call later today, when we should find out about the impact of its recent price hike and Qwikster turnaround. Whether or not its foray into the UK can loosen Lovefilm's grip on the domestic market, however, remains to be seen.

finally, now we need just hulu and im set

 

[sfedai0]

I know you brits cant wait to watch our Office.

 

[qwerty2k]

finally we may get a goos streaming service! LoveFilm sucks as a streaming service.

 

[Chesskid1]

are all the shows universal on netflix or region locked? always wondered.

 

[calza]

My body is ready.

Spoiler

Please be good

 

[Tenck]

are all the shows universal on netflix or region locked? always wondered.

Pretty sure they are region locked.

Canada Gaf has been saying they have a sub-par selection.

 

[Ponti]

They're going to have to offer up something really good to make me want to switch from LOVEFiLM.

 

[Gowans]

I'm ready! Managed to be able to use it for a couple on months in the UK when it first hit the Xbox in the US.

Here's hoping they have a decent launch catalog.

 

[RibbedHero]

I'm going to go ahead and assume they aren't offering mail rentals? I don't really care, it's just that they would only be competing with Lovefilm in the streaming sector, where I feel Lovefilm generates very little revenue.

I know you brits cant wait to watch our Office.

lol

 

[Smithy C]

Awesome! Hoped that they would do this soon!

 

[donkey show]

Sweet. Streaming to the PS3 would be nice as well.

 

[iNvid02]

Sweet. Streaming to the PS3 would be nice as well.

no info on devices yet but its probably likely

 

[WJD]

Finallyyyyyyy

fuck lovefilm

 

[mxgt]

Finally!

looking forward to this

 

[Kentpaul]

you get this free with xbox live gold right ?

 

[Kermit The Frog]

Who cares when it won't have even a tenth of the library of the US version which isn't even that great in the first place.

 

[funkystudent]

I bet you a bag of potato's this doesn't come to Ireland in 2012.


We always get screwed when it comes to Internet movie things.

 

[onken]

Japan next please, Hulu needs some competition.

 

[solarus]

Hopefully the selection isn't as limited as lovefilm's streaming service is.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

you get this free with xbox live gold right ?

No, you still need a Netflix subscription on top.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

Oh, how I do hate lovefilm. Their online selection is pitiful.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Oh, how I do hate lovefilm. Their online selection is pitiful.

The 'adult' category is an absolute joke.

 

[Joel Was Right]

Will you need a Sky subscription to watch Sky content?

 

[MiloFoxburr]

I bet you a bag of potato's this doesn't come to Ireland in 2012.


We always get screwed when it comes to Internet movie things.

Ha, so true . We might get lucky though this time.

 

[PowderedToast]

i thought lovefilm was netflix owned. glad to here that they're not, maybe they'll actually try now there's competition.

 

[Lazlo Woodbine]

Lovefilm are shite when it comes to streaming content so it'll be good to finally have some competition around.

Sad thing is I imagine most HBO stuff will be tied to Sky subscriptions which will hamper the service somewhat.

 

[Keyser Soze]

...and Ireland :O

WE ARE GETTING NICE THINGS!!!!

 

[gofreak]

...and Ireland :O

WE ARE GETTING NICE THINGS!!!!

!

 

[The Friendly Monster]

Was about to celebrate, before realising I just moved to Germany.

Streaming services are the future for me, first was music, next will be film and tv, finally games.

 

[InaudibleWhispa]

I doubt they could offer me much in terms of TV. Their movie selection would have to be exceptional to make me consider. The Sky streaming app gives me access to hundreds of movies.

 

[VOOK]

Get http://unblock-us.com/ and have Netflix now, says the happy Netflix user in Australia

 

[snoopeasystreet]

...and Ireland :O

WE ARE GETTING NICE THINGS!!!!

Look forward to Glenroe on demand.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Look forward to Glenroe on demand.

My body is ready for The Late Late Show back-catalog. I would watch the hell out of the Gay Byrne toy shows

 

[snoopeasystreet]

Actually, I wouldn't mind checking out a few episodes of the Zig and Zag era Den

 

[Keyser Soze]

Actually, I wouldn't mind checking out a few episodes of the Zig and Zag era Den

I hope we get some of those quirky things, although I would be happy if some of the BBC stuff is accessible over here - I could see them getting a bit finicky (like with iPlayer)

 

[Fusebox]

Get http://unblock-us.com/ and have Netflix now, says the happy Netflix user in Australia

Unblock-us also do UK redirection so there may be some way we can choose which Netflix we want as I expect them to have different libraries, but then I also expect the US library to be superior so if they leave that as default I won't complain.

 

[Mpl90]

...I want it in ITALY!

 

[Songbird]

I know you brits cant wait to watch our Office.

I'd take it over Ricky Gervais any day. Yeah, I went there!

 

[Ark]

Sold.

 

[Darren870]

Get http://unblock-us.com/ and have Netflix now, says the happy Netflix user in Australia

Only if that worked on xbox/ps3

 

[Fusebox]

It does.

 

[iceatcs]

Dammit. I hope it will be more of that.

 

[goodfella]

Commence epic Amazon Netflix wars.

Better come with all the good content of US Netflix and HD streaming. If not then no buy, I'll stick with lovefim.

 

[iNvid02]

Commence epic Amazon Netflix wars.

Better come with all the good content of US Netflix and HD streaming. If not then no buy, I'll stick with lovefim.

that would be something too, if amazon uk do prime streaming like they do in US, and are able to offer the same variety of content that could be pretty big too

 

[StealthGoblin]

I wonder how quickly they'll get this on consoles. The UI is already there, it just needs a little transfer.

 

[Bazza]

i thought lovefilm was netflix owned. glad to here that they're not, maybe they'll actually try now there's competition.

Lovefilm are owned by Amazon so netflicks will have to offer something special to compete. More competition the better though.

 

[Quixzlizx]

Lovefilm are shite when it comes to streaming content so it'll be good to finally have some competition around.

Sad thing is I imagine most HBO stuff will be tied to Sky subscriptions which will hamper the service somewhat.

We don't even get HBO on Netflix in the US.

 

[Busty]

LoveFilm's service is okay but could do with being cheaper.

Between Netflix and Tesco's potential new service I smell a PRICE WAR!!!!!

 

[Tambini]

There is a god!

 

[StylusX]

Can I rent games with netflix? If not I'll stick with lovefilms.