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or is this just courtroom shenanigans???
http://www.multichannel.com/article...MC_Networks_Following_Ruling_In_Voom_Case.php
http://www.multichannel.com/article...MC_Networks_Following_Ruling_In_Voom_Case.php
Dish drops AMC (+WeTV, IFC & Sundance)
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Not a very wise decision if they choose to do so.lparsons21 said:
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This constant brinksmanship is why I keep asking myself, "Do I really want to commit to two years of not knowing if the channels I watch will be there tomorrow?"
Maybe I'm paying higher prices for DirecTV but it could be considered insurance!
Maybe I'm paying higher prices for DirecTV but it could be considered insurance!
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'Not a very wise' = 'Real stupid' (in my book)MysteryMan said:
."AMC Networks has some of the most acclaimed programming on television, with shows like Mad Men, The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad."
Got to have my Walking Dead! Let's hope things can get worked out.
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For those who follow the less than 2 hours per week per year that's interesting on the aforementioned channels, I hope it doesn't come to a shutdown.
For me, I pretty much couldn't care less as I'm not invested in any of the four channels. Anything that they show that might be of interest to me is already (or will soon be) available on disc and/or by download.
I think the world needs a lot fewer channels with a lot better content overall.
For me, I pretty much couldn't care less as I'm not invested in any of the four channels. Anything that they show that might be of interest to me is already (or will soon be) available on disc and/or by download.
I think the world needs a lot fewer channels with a lot better content overall.
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I love AMC with shows like the Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, but I don't have AMC at this time because Dish only allows you to have access in the 2 highest packages Dish offers. And money is very tight for me right now. I am sure this will only hurt Dish in the long run, as I myself like many others are cord cutting. My 2 year commitment is up next January and Streaming full time is on my horizon.
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I never watch them either. They'll return. I really liked VOOM though.harsh said:
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Which is why there's talk about requiring paid cable/sat service to access Hulu. Obviously there are other ways, especially if you don't mind waiting or have an Amazon Prime subscription.oldschoolecw said:I love AMC with shows like the Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, but I don't have AMC at this time because Dish only allows you to have access in the 2 highest packages Dish offers. And money is very tight for me right now. I am sure this will only hurt Dish in the long run, as I myself like many others are cord cutting. My 2 year commitment is up next January and Streaming full time is on my horizon.
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Oh yeah, I knowdpeters11 said:
Where talking about that BS over at DBSTalks sister site http://www.iptvconnection.com/index.php?/topic/664-no-cable-subscription-no-hulu-for-you/ come join us
How does E* know that their subs are not watching the AMC networks? While my DVR is connected via broadband my router broke. The phone line is also dead to the 622. I'm sure there are many others in a similar situation.
If they are going by Nielsen data, again they never polled my viewing habits. Even if Nielsen did poll me, does Nielsen track which provider you use?
And another thing, what other networks will E* provide as a substitute? They mention that E* will make "alternative high-value channels available to our customers as replacements."
What "high value" channels are not already available on E*? I can't think of many if any.
In the past they put some AT250 channels into lower tiers, big deal! I'm already an AT 250 sub so in my case that would mean no "alternate high-value" channels" for me.
If they are going by Nielsen data, again they never polled my viewing habits. Even if Nielsen did poll me, does Nielsen track which provider you use?
And another thing, what other networks will E* provide as a substitute? They mention that E* will make "alternative high-value channels available to our customers as replacements."
What "high value" channels are not already available on E*? I can't think of many if any.
In the past they put some AT250 channels into lower tiers, big deal! I'm already an AT 250 sub so in my case that would mean no "alternate high-value" channels" for me.
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It may be courtroom "shenanigans" but Charlie holds a grudge and put a lot of money into Voom.lparsons21 said:
On the other hand, if they drop AMC June 1 that will leave the final two episodes of "Mad Men" season unavailable to Dish subscribers like me. And I will hold a grudge.
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The only good thing is, streaming it from NetFlix and they will probably have this season up in a few months since they stream the seriesphrelin said:It may be courtroom "shenanigans" but Charlie holds a grudge and put a lot of money into Voom.
On the other hand, if they drop AMC June 1 that will leave the final two episodes of "Mad Men" season unavailable to Dish subscribers like me. And I will hold a grudge.
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Unless I'm wrong... of the four channels in question (AMC, IFC, Sundance, WeTV) isn't AMC the only one in HD on Dish?
The only show I watch on AMC is the Walking Dead... so honestly I can't say I would miss these channels most of the time.
Rainbow is their own worst enemy... Rainbow killed their own Voom channels not Dish. Voom would have failed completely without Dish carrying those Voom channels for a while when the Voom subscription service died.
I wish that whole mess would end... but it really sounds like the people at Rainbow aren't that bright.
Consider the Walking Dead... the highest rated AMC show, and set some cable/satellite TV ratings records as well... and yet AMC pulled back the budget for the 2nd season and ran off the producer from season one!
The only show I watch on AMC is the Walking Dead... so honestly I can't say I would miss these channels most of the time.
Rainbow is their own worst enemy... Rainbow killed their own Voom channels not Dish. Voom would have failed completely without Dish carrying those Voom channels for a while when the Voom subscription service died.
I wish that whole mess would end... but it really sounds like the people at Rainbow aren't that bright.
Consider the Walking Dead... the highest rated AMC show, and set some cable/satellite TV ratings records as well... and yet AMC pulled back the budget for the 2nd season and ran off the producer from season one!
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