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[Lemaitre]

I used to collect Criterion on DVD/Blu-ray so this will really workout for me. I have no preference for physical discs (even with higher bit-rates, quality, extras).

I just want convenience. And if I REALLY love the film then maybe I'll grab a physical copy. Will try the trial, and sign up for both for a year if it's great.

 

[SapphiCine]

Pricing and Launch Details announced!

-$6.99/Month for Filmstruck
-$10.99/Month for Filmstruck + Criterion
-$99/Year for Filmstruck + Criterion
-14-Day Trial
-Launches October 19th
-Initially on Fire TV, Web, iOS, Android; Apple TV in the coming months.

Source

I was expecting $15 a month so I'm happy with this. Just need to know that I can get 1080p on PC.

 

[Blader]

Isn't Ran still available for streaming on Hulu criterion even though that's a Studio Canal title?

Ran's not on Hulu.

 

[Erevador]

If they have a ps4 app, I'm in.

Coming early 2017, according to FilmStruck Twitter.

 

[TheWraith]

This is probably region locked to US right? If so, not interested. Will stick to buying Criterion blurays.

 

[borghe]

instant sub. Apple TV "months to come" is lame... though I'll just AirPlay until then I guess.

 

[Inferno313]

instant sub. Apple TV "months to come" is lame... though I'll just AirPlay until then I guess.

fwiw, their official twitter clarified that as "A few weeks after launch."

 

[borghe]

fwiw, their official twitter clarified that as "A few weeks after launch."

SCORE!

yeah, will annually subscribe day one. I've been asking for this for like 5+ years now. (well, TCM ala carte, but this is possibly even better)

 

[Fancy Clown]

Ran's not on Hulu.

I could have sworn it was on when I signed up a few months ago...I thought I added it to my list and everything

 

[SeanC]

It's the price I wanted.

I just need to know the tech details and get a sense of the library before pulling the trigger.

Canceling Hulu the minute they lose the library. Still cramming in a couple Criterions a week to get my last months worth.

 

[Ridley327]

I could have sworn it was on when I signed up a few months ago...I thought I added it to my list and everything

Maybe you're confusing it with Kagemusha? All of the Studio Canal films like that have been real pains in the ass to find streaming, barring miracle saves like the Tati films.

 

[TheExhaustedWalrus]

Is it known how many Criterion films will be on the service? If it's more than what's on Hulu I'm in.

 

[Puck Beaverton]

Is it known how many Criterion films will be on the service? If it's more than what's on Hulu I'm in.

I imagine everything from Hulu will come over.

 

[Fancy Clown]

Maybe you're confusing it with Kagemusha? All of the Studio Canal films like that have been real pains in the ass to find streaming, barring miracle saves like the Tati films.

I'm not crazy, I'm sure it wasn't Kagemusha! This is the first result! The link says it's unavailable now, so it must have been taken off recently. I definitely remember adding it to my list. Maybe it wasn't part of the criterion subsection, but it was there!

 

[The Last Wizard]

As soon as I'm considering Hulu this happens.

 

[Korgill]

I will look into it once it's on Roku.

 

[mariachi507]

The access to bonus content is a nice touch.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Pricing and Launch Details announced!

-$6.99/Month for Filmstruck
-$10.99/Month for Filmstruck + Criterion
-$99/Year for Filmstruck + Criterion
-14-Day Trial
-Launches October 19th
-Initially on Fire TV, Web, iOS, Android; Apple TV in the coming months.

Source

That's a great price. Sold!

 

[The Last Wizard]

instant sub. Apple TV "months to come" is lame... though I'll just AirPlay until then I guess.

Their twitter said November.

So I don't see any word on TCM movies, anyone find anything?

 

[Inferno313]

Their twitter said November.

So I don't see any word on TCM movies, anyone find anything?

If I understand it right, the vast majority of the base-tier Filmstruck library is the TCM stuff.

 

[Amagon]

I wish I was unemployed to thoroughly watch all the films in the service.

 

[eyeball_kid]

"Constantly refreshed" ...is that another way of saying "rotating selection"? I know that's typically because of film rights expiring, but I thought Turner owned the rights to all these films under the Filmstruck banner? Why not just have the catalogue available at all times?

I am more on the "need film at the highest-quality" end of the spectrum, but I can see the value of a huge library available. The price feels a bit high for something most people won't be dipping into often, but I guess it depends how extensive the selection is.

 

[Lys Skygge]

"Constantly refreshed" ...is that another way of saying "rotating selection"? I know that's typically because of film rights expiring, but I thought Turner owned the rights to all these films under the Filmstruck banner? Why not just have the catalogue available at all times?

Eh, people need something to look forward to. Otherwise, someone could get a membership for a month or two, watch everything, then cancel their membership. A rotating catalogue incentivizes people to keep their membership.

 

[watershed]

I love the Criterion Collection but I can't justify the monthly cost.

 

[Beartruck]

Might be into this. Despite the fact that Netflix has "flix" in their title, they are terrible for trying to watch movies nowadays. Literally everything I've searched for in the past 3 months I haven't found.

 

[Discotheque]

Might be into this. Despite the fact that Netflix has "flix" in their title, they are terrible for trying to watch movies nowadays. Literally everything I've searched for in the past 3 months I haven't found.

Yeah it's an awful service for movies. This is going niche with the very old titles but I hope they make do on that promise at least. I want plenty of stuff pre 00s

 

[Daigoro]

TCM was one of the few things i truly missed when cutting the cable. TCM + Criterion is the dream.

i was already in the beta. glad to see the pricing tiers. im sold.



just found this:

FilmStruck ‏@FilmStruck 11h11 hours ago
@andy_baughman Hi Andy: Great question. #CriterionChannel much larger than Hulu offering - 1,000+ titles with extras.

awesome.

 

[The Last Wizard]

I'd love if they added a watch TCM live tier, since fios doesn't have TCM hd.

 

[StopMakingSense]

No roku channel immediately? Dammit. Been looking forward to this since they announced it.

 

[Puck Beaverton]

No roku channel immediately? Dammit. Been looking forward to this since they announced it.

Roku is next month I think.

 

[brianjones]

Might be into this. Despite the fact that Netflix has "flix" in their title, they are terrible for trying to watch movies nowadays. Literally everything I've searched for in the past 3 months I haven't found.

yeah and with all the talk of netflix focusing more on original content I don't see this getting any better in the future

I have a firetv to so I'll be subbing this asap

 

[Dr.Acula]

I am surprised at how much I missed TCM when I cord-cut.

TCM and Criterion (+Janus, Kino, etc.) would fill that void left by Netflix's shrinking library and the collapse of the rental market.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I'd love if they added a watch TCM live tier, since fios doesn't have TCM hd.

That would be killer.

 

[The Last Wizard]

I am surprised at how much I missed TCM when I cord-cut.

TCM and Criterion (+Janus, Kino, etc.) would fill that void left by Netflix's shrinking library and the collapse of the rental market.

I'd miss them for their October horror movie marathons, like tonight is silent horror night.

That would be killer.

Yup, It'd definitely would make this more worthwhile for a lot of people.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I'd miss them for their October horror movie marathons, like tonight is silent horror night.

Ugh, that's so cool.

 

[Mollymauk]

This will by my holiday present to myself.

 

[UrokeJoe]

Yeah I can and probably will do this. Works for me.

 

[SapphiCine]

Just got an email that the launch is being delayed until November.

Hello film fans:

We want to share some news that the launch of FilmStruck is delayed until November as we work to complete a seamless and easy registration process for subscribers.

Just like the final stages of completing a film, this additional time will allow us to put the finishing touches on FilmStruck in order to bring you a premium service with beautifully curated content and the largest streaming library of world-renowned arthouse, indie, cult and foreign films. Rest assured, we're working hard to bring you the high-quality streaming movie service you've been waiting for.

Thank you for both your patience and your enthusiastic interest in FilmStruck.

The FilmStruck Team

 

[Ran rp]

booo

 

[Blue Submarine No. 6]

I hope they bring this to Canada... please...

 

[Mollymauk]

welp

That's unfortunate. I was counting down the days.

 

[StopMakingSense]

Yeah that's a bummer. But I can wait another month I guess.

 

[Messofanego]

This is only USA?

 

[BadWolf]

I hope they bring this to Canada... please...

Pls.

 

[Affeinvasion]

The service being delayed so close to the release date doesn't exactly fill me with confidence.

 

[SapphiCine]

The service being delayed so close to the release date doesn't exactly fill me with confidence.

If anything, I don't think their network was ready for the load.

 

[The Last Wizard]

If this allows day 1 Apple TV, fine.

 

[MattKeil]

If anything, I don't think their network was ready for the load.

Yeah I think this may be at least partially due to there being a lot more interest this early than they anticipated.

 

[Lemaitre]

Yeah, I'm quite disappointed with the delay.

Hope it's not a harbinger of worse things to come.

 

[overcast]

Need it on PS4