As Cruel As School Children: Sony Begins to Remove Columbia Pictures Films From Netflix

As the latter half of Keenan and Kel would undoubtedly say in this situation- Awww, here it goes.
Tomorrow is the official launch of Microsoft’s NXE, a new firmware upgrade for the Xbox 360 that will change a lot of things regarding the ways the 360 operates. If you haven’t already heard, the Xbox 360 will also be able to stream Netflix films, which isn’t anything new to those of you with an internet connection and access to Google, but this is the first time it will be in HD. Sony, not being one for fair game when it comes to video services on demand, has decided that they’re going to take the low road- and remove Sony’s Columbia Pictures films from Netflix. This means that you won’t be able to stream Sony films from Netflix, that is, if Sony has their way. Hit the jump for my take on this.
If you ask me, Sony’s being super childish in this whole ordeal, and to not allow their films on Netflix, which affects MORE than just 360 users, just so that 360 owners can’t stream their films is just stupid. It’s not as if anyone is going to move to the PS3 because the 360 won’t allow them to stream Casino Royale from Netfli- well, maybe. Hmm. Bad example. Uhh- no one will move to the PS3 to stream Are We There Yet? Yeah, that’s better. But really- just put the films back on. If people can’t find a movie, they usually just move on to another film. Sony, a wise man gave me some words of advice that I’d like to pass on to you in this whole ordeal- Suck it up, cupcake.
Source: Xbox-Scene












