Are the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 teaming up for a new streaming service to combat Netflix?

[snoop1130]

Are the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 teaming up for a new streaming service to combat Netflix?

BY SAM WARNER

 

 

The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 may be teaming up to take on the increasing dominance of giants such as Netflix with their own service.

 

Although in the early stages, reports suggest that the three big broadcasters are currently in talks to work together to launch their own alternative streaming platform.

 

According to The Guardian, NBC Universal – which owns Carnival Films, the maker of Downton Abbey – is also involved in the project, said to be a 'defence' of UK creative industries.

 

Full Story: http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a856580/bbc-itv-channel-4-streaming-service-reports-netflix/

[kamahele]

NBC Universal is already part owner of HULU. Why reinvent the wheel with another service? Just bring the other members on board for a UK version or a combined US / UK brand.

[jumbo]

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