UPDATE: New predictions discussed with Patrick McKeown (from AnIdeaDesign.com).

We discussed the possibilities of Netflix partnering with YouTube to stream YouTube videos directly to your TV. Also we discussed further integration with cable channels and the future of Netflix as a cable provider, that instead of just streaming movies/TV from Showtime, HBO etc. that it may run their actual 24/7 schedule, and of course naturally other channels will get into the mix. The big one Patrick mentioned was a deal with MTV to stream music videos and shows.

He also mentioned public access / independent shows, something similar to blip.tv I think. Which already streams to Roku, a big player in bringing Netflix to your TV, so that’s definitely not a stretch. The potential and grow for Netflix is endless, I also see it adapting all the OnDemand type features, workout videos, dating and so on. My big hope is that Netflix buys out GameFly (which is the Netflix equivalent for video games). We’ll see how many of our predictions come true in the coming years…

At this point I think it’s safe to say that Netflix is an unstoppable beast. For as little as $8.99/month you can get something that is far more superior than anything Comcast or Dish has to offer at $50/month and I think it’s very likely to put Blockbuster’s brick and mortar stores out of business, but I think they’ll stay in the game with there online clone of what Netflix has done.

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