Why does Fox Reality Channel still have guide data for fox Reality after 3/29?

[JoeTheDragon]

Why does Fox Reality Channel still have guide data for fox Reality after 3/29?

National Geographic Wild starts on 3/29 but the guide still has fox Reality shows listed for 4/1 and after that.

[billsharpe]

Why does Fox Reality Channel still have guide data for fox Reality after 3/29?

National Geographic Wild starts on 3/29 but the guide still has fox Reality shows listed for 4/1 and after that.

Why not stop worrying and wait a week to see what happens to the guide? The guide is not always up to date.

[Newshawk]

Why does Fox Reality Channel still have guide data for fox Reality after 3/29?

National Geographic Wild starts on 3/29 but the guide still has fox Reality shows listed for 4/1 and after that.

Because Tribune has not received/encoded/uploaded/sent the new data? :rolleyes:

[Coca Cola Kid]

I hope we get it in HD. I love Animal Planet. Bout time they got a competitor.

[JoeTheDragon]

Because Tribune has not received/encoded/uploaded/sent the new data? :rolleyes:

or is it like Nick GAS that went on a automated loop on dish for some time after it died?

[Coca Cola Kid]

or is it like Nick GAS that went on a automated loop on dish for some time after it died?

I doubt it. Its been confirmed by the channel itself that its changing over on March 29. And this is the D* board not E*.

Nat Geo Wild website (http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/)

[JoeTheDragon]

I doubt it. Its been confirmed by the channel itself that its changing over on March 29. And this is the D* board not E*.

Nat Geo Wild website (http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/)

There own web site shows that fox reality goes on after March 29.

http://www.foxreality.com/schedule.php?month=03&year=2010&date=2010-03-29&timezone=3

http://www.foxreality.com/schedule.php?month=03&year=2010&date=2010-03-31&timezone=3

http://www.foxreality.com/schedule.php?month=04&year=2010&date=2010-04-01&timezone=3

http://www.foxreality.com/schedule.php?month=04&year=2010&date=2010-04-04&timezone=1

[Coca Cola Kid]

There own web site shows that fox reality goes on after March 29.

http://www.foxreality.com/schedule.php?month=03&year=2010&date=2010-03-29&timezone=3

http://www.foxreality.com/schedule.php?month=03&year=2010&date=2010-03-31&timezone=3

http://www.foxreality.com/schedule.php?month=04&year=2010&date=2010-04-01&timezone=3

http://www.foxreality.com/schedule.php?month=04&year=2010&date=2010-04-04&timezone=1

Most likely compiled by an external company like Tribune Media. You can't watch a channel that isn't being broadcast. Relax, we'll get it. Just like we got Centric after it was switched from BET J in September. The owner is rebranding it; its the same signal, just different content.

[Coca Cola Kid]

The Nat Geo Wild site said it was supposed to switch over at midnight but it didn't. No high quality educational nature programs to watch, just a bunch of mindless reality shows. i was really looking forward to this channel too. :mad:

[bamaweather]

According to the Nat Geo Wild Twitter feed, it'll switch over at 8am (I assume ET since they were responding to a person in Tampa).

http://twitter.com/natgeowild/status/11205853107

Edit:

I will also add, some of the responses they are giving to people would seem to indicate that it will not automatically be available to all providers that offered Fox Reality Channel. One person who has DirecTV was told "There is not yet WILD launch date for you, but you can request it". They also indicate that Comcast doesn't have a deal in place yet.

[Coca Cola Kid]

According to the Nat Geo Wild Twitter feed, it'll switch over at 8am (I assume ET since they were responding to a person in Tampa).

http://twitter.com/natgeowild/status/11205853107


Their website said midnight though. Ask them what's the deal, I don't got twitter.

Why are they saying "Find out what day you'll get it or request it". I thought everyone that has Fox Reality gets it, just like everyone that had BET J now has Centric.:confused:

[Coca Cola Kid]

According to the Nat Geo Wild Twitter feed, it'll switch over at 8am (I assume ET since they were responding to a person in Tampa).

http://twitter.com/natgeowild/status/11205853107

Edit:

I will also add, some of the responses they are giving to people would seem to indicate that it will not automatically be available to all providers that offered Fox Reality Channel. One person who has DirecTV was told "There is not yet WILD launch date for you, but you can request it". They also indicate that Comcast doesn't have a deal in place yet.

So if FRC is being taken down at 8 and there's no carriage deal in place for NGW, it'll just be a black screen? :confused::mad:

[beachmonkey]

that makes no dang sense

[bamaweather]

Doesn't make sense to me either. Honestly, I'd be a little surprised if Nat Geo Wild isn't available on DirecTV right away. But I guess we'll find out in the morning.

[Coca Cola Kid]

Fox Reality's site (http://foxreality.com) is gone and replaced with a goodbye message and link to NGW. :)

[Taltizer]

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10087/1043476-67.stm


Nat Geo Wild will be carried on Channel 18 on traditional Comcast systems and on Channel 165 in former Adelphia areas and on Channel 132 on Verizon's FiOS TV. Armstrong cable has no plans to carry Nat Geo Wild. As of deadline, the satellite companies were still negotiating about carriage of the channel, however both currently carry Fox Reality Channel, which would seem like the logical first place to look for Nat Geo Wild: Channel 250 on DirecTV and Channel 190 on DISH Network.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10087/1043476-67.stm#ixzz0jYYjTyYS

[Coca Cola Kid]

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10087/1043476-67.stm


As of deadline, the satellite companies were still negotiating about carriage of the channel, however both currently carry Fox Reality Channel, which would seem like the logical first place to look for Nat Geo Wild: Channel 250 on DirecTV and Channel 190 on DISH Network.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10087/1043476-67.stm#ixzz0jYYjTyYS

WTF, they announced the change in October, what's taking so long??? I guess I was right, 250 will be blank starting at 8 AM EDT. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

[RunnerFL]

FOX Reality Channel is still broadcasting as of 9:38...

[bamaweather]

It has already switched over on some providers. They must still be providing a separate feed with FOX Reality to providers who haven't worked out a deal for Nat Geo Wild yet.

[jcc]

WTF, they announced the change in October, what's taking so long??? I guess I was right, 250 will be blank starting at 8 AM EDT. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

No, I've checked. Its still Fox Reality Channel :confused:

[Coca Cola Kid]

No, I've checked. Its still Fox Reality Channel :confused:

But I want Nat Geo Wild. I love animal shows but Animal Planet is soooo repetitive. :mad::mad::mad::mad:

[JoeTheDragon]

It has already switched over on some providers. They must still be providing a separate feed with FOX Reality to providers who haven't worked out a deal for Nat Geo Wild yet.

So it's like NICK GAS?

[Coca Cola Kid]

So it's like NICK GAS?

Apparently. FRC is still on for D*, I don't know who else is still getting it (Any E* people here?)

[LarryFlowers]

Pure speculation.. but perhaps they are contractually obligated to deliver programming for a certain period of time...?

[T-Hefner]

I would assume there is a period of time by contract that D* has with Fox. And D* will take its time and decide what to do. I hope it happens soon, looks like a neat channel.

[beachmonkey]

why would they need an agreement to carry the channel .. aren't both NatGeo Wild and DirecTV partially owned by Faux Broadcasting? :confused:

[dirtyblueshirt]

Well, for an 8 pm EDT shutoff... 20 minutes until the end of Fox Reality Channel

[dirtyblueshirt]

World's Most Shocking Moments Caught On Tape 2 is over.... now... More reality TV... so much for the 8pm deadline...

[bamaweather]

why would they need an agreement to carry the channel .. aren't both NatGeo Wild and DirecTV partially owned by Faux Broadcasting? :confused:

Not since early 2008.

[bamaweather]

Apparently. FRC is still on for D*, I don't know who else is still getting it (Any E* people here?)

People on various Dish Network forums are reporting they still have Fox Reality as well. In fact, some briefly saw Nat Geo Wild early today, but it later switched back to Fox Reality.

[Coca Cola Kid]

why would they need an agreement to carry the channel .. aren't both NatGeo Wild and DirecTV partially owned by Faux Broadcasting? :confused:

NGW is. D* has been owned by Liberty since 2008, they bought it from Fox.

[miller24]

Technically, that's not true either.

News Corp owns Fox and News Corp did own D*.

Fox never owned D*

[Coca Cola Kid]

Technically, that's not true either.

News Corp owns Fox and News Corp did own D*.

Fox never owned D*

Crose enough!

[dduensing]

Well, according to this news item, the Fox Reality channel goes out of business on March 31, 2010..

linky (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/358176-Fox_Reality_Channel_to_Cease_Operations.php)

I find it interesting that March 31, 2010 is also the start date of the Documentary Channel on DirecTV.....maybe I'm adding up 2+2 and getting 5, but I'm seeing a connection....and if that's the case, I believe the Nat Geo Wild negotiations were a bust.

[thelucky1]

The National Geographic Society and Fox Networks Group-owned Nat Geo Wild channel officially launched yesterday (March 29) with carriage commitments from cable operators representing nearly 40 million cable subscribers, according to Fox executives.
Nat Geo Wild -- an adaptation of an existing international Nat Geo service that will offer mostly animal-based content - will get the majority of its carriage from a takeover at the end of the month of the channel slot left by the departure of the nearly 50 million-subscriber Fox Reality Channel. In addition, Nat Geo Wild has also reached a carriage agreement with Cablevision Systems Corp., although it's unclear when the MSO will launch the channel or how many Cablevision subscribers will receive it.
Reality Channel affiliates DirecTv and MediaCom have yet to complete a carriage deal for Nat Geo Wild, although a Fox Networks Group spokesman said the network is "discussing the launch of the network" with both distributors.
"The premiere of Nat Geo Wild to nearly 40 million subscribers is one of the most successful and widely distributed network launches in cable history and clearly demonstrates the tremendous drawing power of the National Geographic brand and its content," said the spokesman.

[MaxFan]

The National Geographic Society and Fox Networks Group-owned Nat Geo Wild channel officially launched yesterday (March 29) with carriage commitments from cable operators representing nearly 40 million cable subscribers, according to Fox executives.
Nat Geo Wild -- an adaptation of an existing international Nat Geo service that will offer mostly animal-based content - will get the majority of its carriage from a takeover at the end of the month of the channel slot left by the departure of the nearly 50 million-subscriber Fox Reality Channel. In addition, Nat Geo Wild has also reached a carriage agreement with Cablevision Systems Corp., although it's unclear when the MSO will launch the channel or how many Cablevision subscribers will receive it.
Reality Channel affiliates DirecTv and MediaCom have yet to complete a carriage deal for Nat Geo Wild, although a Fox Networks Group spokesman said the network is "discussing the launch of the network" with both distributors.
"The premiere of Nat Geo Wild to nearly 40 million subscribers is one of the most successful and widely distributed network launches in cable history and clearly demonstrates the tremendous drawing power of the National Geographic brand and its content," said the spokesman.


Figures!

[myselfalso]

I guess it will switch over whenever they reach a deal.

[dubber deux]

I can't wait for FRC to go away. Fox delivers some of the most absolutely mindless content of any media giant. Rupert.....you and Faux suck.

I want my NGC Wild!

[Coca Cola Kid]

I can't wait for FRC to go away. Fox delivers some of the most absolutely mindless content of any media giant. Rupert.....you and Faux suck.

I want my NGC Wild!

NGW is partially owned by News Corp too, that why it "replaced" it.

and what about Fox Sports Net? Nobody else has my Tigers games.

[tonyd79]

and what about Fox Sports Net? Nobody else has my Tigers games.

What does this question mean? Fox Sports Detroit is on. I'm watching it now.

[Coca Cola Kid]

What does this question mean? Fox Sports Detroit is on. I'm watching it now.

He was talking about how Fox sucks. Not all of News Corp (Fox) sucks, just FRC, is what I'm trying to say.

[Paul Secic]

Why does Fox Reality Channel still have guide data for fox Reality after 3/29?

National Geographic Wild starts on 3/29 but the guide still has fox Reality shows listed for 4/1 and after that.

Because they haven't change yet I guess.

[Coca Cola Kid]

Because they haven't change yet I guess.

they need to reach a carriage agreement first.

[Paul Secic]

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10087/1043476-67.stm


Nat Geo Wild will be carried on Channel 18 on traditional Comcast systems and on Channel 165 in former Adelphia areas and on Channel 132 on Verizon's FiOS TV. Armstrong cable has no plans to carry Nat Geo Wild. As of deadline, the satellite companies were still negotiating about carriage of the channel, however both currently carry Fox Reality Channel, which would seem like the logical first place to look for Nat Geo Wild: Channel 250 on DirecTV and Channel 190 on DISH Network.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10087/1043476-67.stm#ixzz0jYYjTyYS

FRC is still on Dish...

[Coca Cola Kid]

FRC is still on Dish...

NGW's website says it'll change on April 19.

[facerw]

More importantly, if Fox Reality is dead, why keep it around. Why not shut it off until Nat Geo is in place.

[dubber deux]

More importantly, if Fox Reality is dead, why keep it around. Why not shut it off until Nat Geo is in place.


I agree FRC has to be one of the most annoying mindless collections of video trash ever broadcast in history. I can't believe it lasted THIS long!:nono:

[Coca Cola Kid]

I agree FRC has to be one of the most annoying mindless collections of video trash ever broadcast in history. I can't believe it lasted THIS long!:nono:

MTV and VH1 air mostly reality shows and they're still running strong, so somebody must watch that garbage.

[Paul Secic]

I agree FRC has to be one of the most annoying mindless collections of video trash ever broadcast in history. I can't believe it lasted THIS long!:nono:

Anything with the word reality in it I don't watch.

[scott0702]

I wonder how long channel 250 will have a continuous loop of repeated Fox Reality programming? It seems the same programs repeat every few days and has been this way since Fox Reality was discontinued at the end of March.