Mike86

Giantrobo

You guys really don't get the need or benefit of HBO GO and HBO Now existing?

Red Hood

We get the benefit of the app. What we don't get is why WB has to different HBO apps that do the exact same thing. It's redundant. And now with HBO Max, I don't understand as to why anyone will keep HBO Now.

Red Hood

WB could easily create a separate app for the comics if you subscribe to HBO Max or they can keep the DC app as the place you get access to comic books if you sub to HBO Max. It's not that complicated.

DJariya

I understand what he's saying. HBO Go and HBO Now are exactly the same app. Only difference is Now you have purchase for $15/month and Go comes with your cable or satellite subscription.

All they have to do is enable two separate log-ins for Now so that both parties can access the app. It's what Starz does with their app. It is actually redundant to have 2 separate apps. Showtime also has two separate apps.

I'm guessing you probably borrow a friend or family member's Go log-in, so you seem to think if they cut out one app that would screw you and force you to actually pay for it?

DJariya

And I forget to mention that DC Universe's app also has an interactive message board, a DC Encyclopedia, DC news, and an area to shop for DC products.

The whole thing is that it's the Netflix for DC digital comics and that was one of the biggest selling points when it came out last Fall. Buying a la carte digital comics for every issue you want from DC is super expensive compared to the only $7.99/month you pay to read as much as you want.

I highly doubt that HBO Max will have those extra features. Sure they could kill DC Universe in 1-2 years. We simply don't know. I'm just saying the current incarnation of DC Universe has multiple features that probably won't be able to transitioned to HBO Max. And it wouldn't be cost efficient IMO to launch a separate apps with re-designs and such. If you kill the whole comics portion altogether, you're going to make a lot of people very unhappy.

Giantrobo

I'm just saying who cares if they are the same? GO was grandfathered in and could go away sooner or later, and NOW is a nice "HBO only" alternative for those who don't want a big cable bill and just wants HBO. I think Game of Thrones had a lot to do with the NOW. It's just that simple.

As far as your shady bitch comment about me using someone else's log-in you are correct. Never hid that fact. Been doing so since when one of the HBO Heads literally said they didn't care about people sharing log-ins. But to answer your shade, if GO went away I would just pay for MAX and wait for DC Universe to get folded in.

Giantrobo

That's what I was thinking.

DJariya

Sorry dude. I came across a little harsh saying that. I guess I'm just a little bitter because 6 months ago I let a "friend" use my log-in and that person passed it around to multiple people and it got so out of control I had to change my password multiple times. I had so many unaccounted mysterious movies/shows that I never watched. I paid good money for HBO and I thought I was being nice and the person took advantage of my generosity. So I didn't mean to sound like a dick to you. At least you're watching your shit legally and not doing the shady ass "alternative means" stuff that many do. So again sorry. I know no one likes to be accused of doing some shady things by a stranger, so you had the right to get mad at the comment.

DJariya

https://www.businessinsider.com/warn...hbo-max-2019-7

Business Insider reports also that DC Universe isn't going anywhere. Business Insider reported the mess that happened with Movie Pass, so they're pretty reliable with their stuff.

I'm a little confused though. It says that HBO Max will offer DC Universe programming. So I wonder if they will also carry Titans, Doom Patrol and such?

PhantomStranger

It wouldn't surprise me to see Titans and Doom Patrol show up on other streaming services once Warner thinks they've gotten all they can from them on DC Universe. They've already decided releasing them to home video, which undercuts their exclusivity.

I could even see Netflix carrying them at some point to grow DC's fanbase.

tonyc3742

Yeah I'm not believing there's much long term exclusivity. Netflix already has the rights to some shows internationally.
If the DCU folded and was absorbed into Warner I might follow it depending on the price. It would be a shame to lose access to the comics though, they have really upped their game on those.

Shannon Nutt

Maybe DC Universe gets the original programming first and then it shows up later on HBO Max? Or maybe they're just going to focus on making DC Universe a comic-book reading app first and original programming as a bonus? Either way, it doesn't sound like there's a lot of reason to subscribe to both apps - unless you really like the comic books.

DJariya

Here's what is coming to DC Universe in August

whotony

Deftones

Batman Beyond remastered in HD? That is fucking excellent

whotony

Sonny Corinthos

August is going to be a great month! I'm looking forward to Batman Beyond the most. It's one of my all time favorite Super Hero shows.

Deftones

I know. But I don't have to buy it since I have DC Universe.

PhantomStranger

Hush is legendary for Jim Lee's art, the plot is almost secondary. The Absolute edition is gorgeous. Hush's reveal was supposed to be someone else until editorial forced them to change his identity at the last minute.

whotony

DJariya

Batman: Hush is now available to stream as of today for those who have been waiting.

There is also a new 52 minute documentary on the history of Shazam! called "DC Spotlight: Shazam"

Deftones

Watched Batman: Hush yesterday. Decent. Question for those familiar with the comic version if it. Only click of you have seen movie:

whotony

Sonny Corinthos

I watched it last night and thought it was great.

Other than that, I don't know the reason why they aren't voicing Batman and the Joker, but any film without Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, is a huge drop off in the voice acting department.