Daring Fireball:

The lack of delay for new releases is one of the main reasons I still use Netflix rather than relying on iTunes. Sad to see them cave. Update: A slew of reader feedback arguing that this is a good deal on Netflix’s part, especially for access to more streaming content. And John August says it’s not a bad thing. Could well be that I’m just biased because I disagree with the trade-off.

With my new found love for Netflix Streaming, I hope that this results in substantial content from WB (and the other studios when they follow suit) in the streaming catalog.  Right now, the only good stuff is from the Starz Play collection and there is a rotating expiration date on much of that content (like a Starz channel subscription). Unfortunately, that leaves me to wonder if we’ll be able to rent new releases from anywhere now.  There are very few Blockbuster brick-and-mortar stores left and they are being replaced by vending machines that will likely be subject to the same delays (and currently have no blu-ray discs). With a healthy back catalog, I’d be happy to wait for new releases but whether we’ll actually get films worth watching is yet to be seen.

Netflix to Wait 28 Days Before Renting New Releases From WB