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Old 11-27-19 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DJariya
Time for the latest DC Universe content tally:
It would interesting to see it grouped by Decade. Most of the content feels stale. I can't imagine many people are interested in cheesy Super Friends cartoons and old Lois & Clark episodes.

The biggest problem with DC Universe is the best content is all licensed to other services. The Arrowverse & Gotham shows. The recent DCU movies. How can you have a DC streaming service without the best DC shows/movies?


Old 11-27-19 | 08:43 AM
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I won’t be reupping
Old 11-27-19 | 08:46 AM
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It would interesting to see it grouped by Decade. Most of the content feels stale. I can't imagine many people are interested in cheesy Super Friends cartoons and old Lois & Clark episodes.

The biggest problem with DC Universe is the best content is all licensed to other services. The Arrowverse & Gotham shows. The recent DCU movies. How can you have a DC streaming service without the best DC shows/movies?
I've come to grips with the fact early on that they can make money by licensing their properties out to other services. I thought it was really crappy to have to rotate core DC movies in and out but ok. I also understood why the latest DC movies weren't on here due to contractual obligations or whatever.

But to have a second service started by the company to be the place where all the Arrowverse shows are going to go to, all the DC movies are going to, Doom Patrol is going to, and then on top of that to announce several DC originals made for that second service? And then this CW nonsense? This is basically the Titans (for now) network plus cartoons and comics. And we aren't even getting the direct to video cartoons day and date anymore.
Old 11-27-19 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by fujishig
I've come to grips with the fact early on that they can make money by licensing their properties out to other services. I thought it was really crappy to have to rotate core DC movies in and out but ok. I also understood why the latest DC movies weren't on here due to contractual obligations or whatever.

But to have a second service started by the company to be the place where all the Arrowverse shows are going to go to, all the DC movies are going to, Doom Patrol is going to, and then on top of that to announce several DC originals made for that second service? And then this CW nonsense? This is basically the Titans (for now) network plus cartoons and comics. And we aren't even getting the direct to video cartoons day and date anymore.
I think one problem is that they need to market it less as the ultimate destination for all things DC, and more like a comic service which gives you access to DC programing. The service is two dollars cheaper than Marvel Now!, and also has a comic library with almost as many comics as it, while being two dollars cheaper. Truthfully it seems like a pretty good deal in that respect.
Old 11-27-19 | 08:53 AM
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I think one problem is that they need to market it less as the ultimate destination for all things DC, and more like a comic service which gives you access to DC programing. The service is two dollars cheaper than Marvel Now!, and also has a comic library with almost as many comics as it, while being two dollars cheaper. Truthfully it seems like a pretty good deal in that respect.
The problem with that is even if they are cheaper than Marvel Comics Unlimited (is it called Marvel Now now?), they opened this service at this pricepoint, added more comics, then just started taking stuff away. They cannot position this as a comics centric app at this point unless they lower the price.

Also, I don't have the Marvel service right now but it seemed like it was a lot more complete than this DC version back when I had it.
Old 11-27-19 | 03:25 PM
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Re: DC Universe streaming service

Originally Posted by robin2099
I think one problem is that they need to market it less as the ultimate destination for all things DC, and more like a comic service which gives you access to DC programing. The service is two dollars cheaper than Marvel Now!, and also has a comic library with almost as many comics as it, while being two dollars cheaper. Truthfully it seems like a pretty good deal in that respect.
The funny thing is that the comics were added as a last-minute thing. They kind of realized they weren't launching with a whole lot of content, so they added a comic book reader and some titles. Now, a year later, it's become a focus because they STILL don't have a whole lot of video content.

Like many of you, I'm not re-upping...I'll probably wind up getting HBO Max and waiting for what DC stuff shows up there.
Old 11-28-19 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBigDave
It would interesting to see it grouped by Decade. Most of the content feels stale. I can't imagine many people are interested in cheesy Super Friends cartoons and old Lois & Clark episodes.

You never know. I mean had DC Universe front loaded this service with EVERYTHING they could like Disney+ wisely did...no one would be wondering about the decision to put old 70's and 80's DC shows on there.
Old 11-28-19 | 12:01 PM
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anyone know if you cancel the service, will it let you run out the year or do they cancel immediately and refund you a prorated amount? I want to cancel before it renews again, but I still need to finish up Titans, and then catch a few episodes of the Harley Quinn show.
Old 11-28-19 | 01:32 PM
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anyone know if you cancel the service, will it let you run out the year or do they cancel immediately and refund you a prorated amount? I want to cancel before it renews again, but I still need to finish up Titans, and then catch a few episodes of the Harley Quinn show.
I don't know about those with paid subscriptions, but here is my experience.

​​​​​I had the 1 year free from WB Insiders. I tried to cancel about a week before my subscription ended. The site wouldn't let me.

So I sent a request to their support. They replied that since the initial subscription didn't have a payment method, it would just expire.

​​​​​​I am assuming you did the prepayment. I'd still reach out to their support team.
Old 12-02-19 | 11:57 PM
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So I've decided I won't renew when my subscription expires. It will renew at $59.99 on 12/31. Debated about this, but I don't read the digital comics and there's not enough fresh content to keep it from going stale. I don't have time to watch old episodes of Lois and Clark, Shazam and Birds of Prey. The animated movies are okay, but they aren't really mandatory viewing.

I just finished Titans season 2 tonight. I'll renew monthly when it comes back next year.

I have like 7 episodes of Doom Patrol to finish. Will likely be getting HBO Max in the Spring and will just watch season 2 on there.

With Harley Quinn just premiering, I can probably get 5 episodes in before I cancel. I'll binge the rest next year.



Old 12-03-19 | 07:09 PM
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Same. I’m done, but if it's still around in a year or so (and not folded into HBO Max) I’ll subscribe for a month for season 3 of Titans. At this point I just need to decide whether or not to try to binge Swamp Thing while I can.
Old 12-04-19 | 04:49 PM
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Re: DC Universe streaming service

Originally Posted by Tom Banjo
Same. I’m done, but if it's still around in a year or so (and not folded into HBO Max) I’ll subscribe for a month for season 3 of Titans. At this point I just need to decide whether or not to try to binge Swamp Thing while I can.
I’m biased as a lifelong Swamp Thing fan, but I found it worth watching. Not as good as Titans and Doom Patrol, but a good watch.
Old 12-05-19 | 10:29 AM
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Re: DC Universe streaming service

Originally Posted by Deftones
anyone know if you cancel the service, will it let you run out the year or do they cancel immediately and refund you a prorated amount? I want to cancel before it renews again, but I still need to finish up Titans, and then catch a few episodes of the Harley Quinn show.
I cancelled, and it said something like "Your subscription has been cancelled and will not renew on 12/whatever/19". I had prepaid for a year (fifteen months).
Old 12-05-19 | 03:50 PM
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I'm re-upping but god dammit I want a coupon for 59.99!
Old 12-17-19 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DJariya
DC Universe just sent me an email. They offered me a $15 discount off the regular annual renewal rate for being a founding subscriber.

so instead of $74.99, it’s $59.99 for the annual renewal. Hmmm, I said previously unless they offered me a discount I would likely cancel, but now I may stick around.

They just renewed Titans, Harley Quinn and Stargirl are coming. And I did win a sweepstakes I entered on the site. So it’s not a complete dumpster fire going out of business.

But going into year 2, they’re going to have a really hard tIme getting new subscribers. Hell, it’s going to be even worse when HBO Max launches.
It seems like this 59.99 offer is good for everyone until early next year. Plus the month to month is 5.99 instead of 7.99, but I think that's some kind of promotion.

https://www.dcuniverse.com/join/#membership

Basically if you've never subscribed and want to watch Titans s1 or 2 or Doom Patrol, do it now, I guess.
Old 12-18-19 | 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by fujishig
It seems like this 59.99 offer is good for everyone until early next year. Plus the month to month is 5.99 instead of 7.99, but I think that's some kind of promotion.

https://www.dcuniverse.com/join/#membership

Basically if you've never subscribed and want to watch Titans s1 or 2 or Doom Patrol, do it now, I guess.
I received that email offer, but I am not going back.
Old 12-18-19 | 05:09 AM
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I didn't get that offer, but it wouldn’t have brought me back. Besides, isn’t Stargirl going to also be on CW anyway? I have zero reason to renew this until it’s time to binge Titans S3, assuming it’s even still on this service by then.
Old 12-18-19 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Sonny Corinthos
I received that email offer, but I am not going back.
Originally Posted by Tom Banjo
I didn't get that offer, but it wouldn’t have brought me back. Besides, isn’t Stargirl going to also be on CW anyway? I have zero reason to renew this until it’s time to binge Titans S3, assuming it’s even still on this service by then.
What I'm saying is that you don't need to get this offer in email, it's open to everyone (though I'm not sure if you'll get it automatically if you're set to autorenew). So if you just wanted to binge for a month that 5.99 deal is decent, or if you really love comics reup for a year and see what happens.
Old 12-21-19 | 12:24 PM
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DC Universe is losing a lot of movies in January:

https://www.dcuniverse.com/news/what...Q2JTQk8EnlUuLY
  • All-Star Superman
  • • Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker
  • • Green Lantern: First Flight
  • • Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
  • • Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
  • • Justice League vs. Teen Titans
  • • Justice League: War
  • • Son of Batman
  • • Superman II
  • • Superman III
  • • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
  • • Superman Unbound
  • • Superman vs The Elite
  • • Superman: Doomsday
  • • Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
  • • Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
  • • Watchmen
  • • Watchmen: Under the Hood
  • • Wonder Woman (2009)


Here's what they are adding.
  • Batman: Gotham Knight [1/1/20]
  • Wonder Woman: Bloodlines [1/22/20]
  • Batman Beyond Remastered in HD, Seasons 2 & 3 [1/29/20]

Old 12-21-19 | 12:30 PM
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Holy crap that is a lot to lose and not much being added. I just got charged for this today. Think it’ll be my last month until the third season of Titans. It seems weird to me that all those animated films are going away. I can see more with the live action films that they can license those out. The animated stuff though feels meant for a service like this.
Old 12-21-19 | 12:35 PM
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Yeah I just cancelled yesterday. I still have like 6 episodes of Doom Patrol to finish before my subscription runs out on the 30th.

I'd like to try Harley Quinn, but don't know if I have enough time to catch the ones that have aired.

But, the in and out content is pretty ridiculous at this point. I just checked the DC Universe Facebook page and there are many who are unhappy about this. I know they go back and forth and bring old content in and out, but it's getting kind of annoying at this point, especially when the library is so small already.

I really don't know how they can survive now with all the competition and then in May when HBO Max will have all DCEU content as well as Doom Patrol.
Old 12-21-19 | 01:01 PM
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The Facebook blurb for their article is almost insulting:
#DCUNIVERSE is starting 2020 with a bang! See what’s coming in January, including: WONDER WOMAN: BLOODLINES, BATMAN BEYOND Seasons 2 & 3 Remastered in HD, and more!
The "and more!" part is basically Harley Quinn episodes. And they're basically losing half of their animated movie library in one go.
Old 12-21-19 | 01:45 PM
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Just cancelled this along with Netflix. Currently paying for Disney+ and YouTube Premium. I’ll be starting up CBS All Access again for Star Trek: Picard. There’s just not enough on this to justify having it.
Old 12-27-19 | 02:41 PM
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Weird, it says I cancelled and the current sub will run out 12/29. I didn't cancel though. But I see they still have the annual for 59.99 so I'll re-up in few days.
Old 12-27-19 | 02:45 PM
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Despite my complaining I re-upped for the 60 pricepoint. Compared to other services, it's not "worth" it and they are doing a terrible job of enticing new people to subscribe (which is the only way this will survive) but I really do love DC and I love the Harley show and want to support it. Plus at least my son and I can probably watch all of Batman Beyond instead of spending the 60 bucks on buying the set.


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