Netflix-Disney Deal a 'Game Changer'

The recent exclusive film deal that Netflix struck with Disney is a "game changer," according to Jeff Cuban, executive VP, AXS TV/Magnolia Pictures.

"Netflix doing this deal with Disney, very well may have the same impact on downstream content providers as retrans negotiations and increase sports rights fees are having on the cable industry," said Cuban. "They're spending a heck of a lot of money." Cuban finished by noting that choices by Netflix will have to made, and if he wonders of some of their lesser-profile content partners will suffer. "Somebody is not going to get paid on the bottom end that was typically getting license fees from Netflix."