[alnielsen]

I have downloaded a VOD during a freeview. The expiration date has varied in the past. I have seen it end on the final day. Other times, much later. We will just have to wait and see.

 

[JoeTheDragon]

will we get VOD? some times the Freeviews are VOD only on cable.

 

[trh]

will we get VOD? some times the Freeviews are VOD only on cable.

I just found the press release that says VOD is included in the preview.

The email I received from DirecTV says "Channels 545-558 and On Demand 1545 & 1546" with the following note

*[You must be a digital cable subscriber to Showtime to receive Showtime On Demand.]

Again, this was copied directly from the email I received from DirecTV.

 

[MarkG21]

VOD recordings will NOT work after the freeview. The receiver will know if your account is authorized to play the content.


I have in the past downloaded premium channels movies/shows and never got around to them before I called to cancel said premium channel. When I tried to play a few of them, it immediately said not authorized. Recordings from Live TV will play though.

 

[sore_bluto]

Thanks for all of the replies.

 

[weaver6]

VOD isn't working during the freeview either. I tried to download episode 9 of Homeland, and got a message about subscribing.

 

[RACJ2]

VOD recordings will NOT work after the freeview. The receiver will know if your account is authorized to play the content.

I have in the past downloaded premium channels movies/shows and never got around to them before I called to cancel said premium channel. When I tried to play a few of them, it immediately said not authorized. Recordings from Live TV will play though.

The free preview is a bit different from ordering a premium channel and then canceling it. I've never been able to download any VOD during the free preview. Just tried it and it gives me a message to purchase it.

 

[JeffinSD]

I think it is lame that the TMC channels are only available in SD during the freeview. I was hoping to DVR Ed Wood and Inglorious Basterds, but the HD versions are not available during the freeview- LAME.

 

[Xsabresx]

Even worse the "Call now to order" banner takes up like 25% of the screen. At least the one on the Movie Channel does. Kind of a pain in the butt for those of us that already get the channel.

 

[MizzouTiger]

I think it is lame that the TMC channels are only available in SD during the freeview. I was hoping to DVR Ed Wood and Inglorious Basterds, but the HD versions are not available during the freeview- LAME.

I agree. I've never seen this before with a Showtime free preview promotion. Especially since all of The Movie Channel channels are part of the Showtime package. Wonder if this is intentional or a mistake by somebody at DirecTv.

 

[HGuardian]

I think it is lame that the TMC channels are only available in SD during the freeview. I was hoping to DVR Ed Wood and Inglorious Basterds, but the HD versions are not available during the freeview- LAME.

I'm guessing that's an error and not intentional.

 

[fl panthers]

Why do my recievers all say not subscribed press select 721 on all showtime channels?

 

[Shades228]

What package do you subscribe to?

 

[Scott Kocourek]

I've been seeing a commercial that says Showtime is having a freeview weekend this coming weekend. I looked to the dtv website and found no mention of this. Are we not having one?

Can always look here: http://www.dbstalk.com/calendar.php?c=3

Shameless site promotion.

 

[trh]

I think it is lame that the TMC channels are only available in SD during the freeview. I was hoping to DVR Ed Wood and Inglorious Basterds, but the HD versions are not available during the freeview- LAME.

I wasn't getting 554/TMCeHD and 556/TMCXHD before (grayed out). But they are working now. Not sure if DirecTV fixed this; I also did a directv.com/resend. So if yours isn't working right now, do the resend/reauthorize.

EDIT: Inglourious Basterds is in HD on Sunday @ 9PM eastern.

 

[late1]

I still have Total Choice Plus.. can i still call a CSR and get the Showtime package added without changing plans? On the website they stay its not possible.

 

[Davenlr]

I still have Total Choice Plus.. can i still call a CSR and get the Showtime package added without changing plans? On the website they stay its not possible.

Yes

 

[HGuardian]

I still have Total Choice Plus.. can i still call a CSR and get the Showtime package added without changing plans? On the website they stay its not possible.

Yes. That's the nuisance of it, you have to call to do it.