Cable Forum - VOD Netflix/Streaming Services

Amazon have launched an EPG for live channels on Fire TV in the States.

https://amazonfiretv.blog/live-tv-ha...v-2e357d13c0fc

Is this a step forward or a step backwards for the streaming giant? A streaming service trying to replicate a linear TV service. Interesting.

It's a logical step in my opinion. It's just one extra way to find the programme you want to watch. You don't have to use it, but if you are thinking of something to watch on one of the live channels offered by Amazon, surely this is the way to go.

As I never watch live channels, I won't be using it when the service comes to the UK.

Mad Max

17-01-2018 17:13

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35932882)

It's a logical step in my opinion. It's just one extra way to find the programme you want to watch. You don't have to use it, but if you are thinking of something to watch on one of the live channels offered by Amazon, surely this is the way to go.

As I never watch live channels, I won't be using it when the service comes to the UK.

So you don't watch live sports, OB?

OLD BOY

17-01-2018 18:19

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35932894)

So you don't watch live sports, OB?

Nope. I detest watching other people play sport!

denphone

17-01-2018 19:42

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35932905)

Nope. I detest watching other people play sport!

Well each to their own but there is nothing like live sport with all its drama sometimes..

alwaysabear

17-01-2018 22:12

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35932916)

Well each to their own but there is nothing like live sport with all its drama sometimes..

I am with you Den, don't watch recorded sport.

johnathome

17-01-2018 22:51

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Well each to their own but there is nothing like live sport with all its drama sometimes..

Indeed ET and the penalty shootout that's just finished :)

Mad Max

17-01-2018 23:41

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35932905)

Nope. I detest watching other people play sport!

What exactly do you mean by "watching other people play sport!" ?

OLD BOY

18-01-2018 08:20

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35932939)

What exactly do you mean by "watching other people play sport!" ?

To my mind, Max, if you are playing yourself, it can be fun. But warching others play is just boring.

I know that there are many, many others who do not feel the same, but hey, I was born this way!

OLD BOY

19-01-2018 12:15

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More original content on the cards if Amazon acquire Lionsgate.

http://www.csimagazine.com/csi/Amazo...Lions-Gate.php

Mad Max

19-01-2018 14:29

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933107)

More original content on the cards if Amazon acquire Lionsgate.

http://www.csimagazine.com/csi/Amazo...Lions-Gate.php

What are the shows that would be shown, OB?

OLD BOY

19-01-2018 16:32

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35933132)

What are the shows that would be shown, OB?

The TV side of Lionsgate has produced Nashville, Anger Management, The Dead Zone, Five Days to Midnight, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Boss, Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Mad Men, for example. I don't know what is currently in production.

On the films side, they own many thousands of films including Army of One, Total Recall, On Golden Pond, The Hunger Games and the Rambo series.

Incidentally, they also own Starz, so those shows will be available too.

Mad Max

19-01-2018 17:12

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933145)

Ok thanks OB, the only thing I see there that I have watched is Mad Men, which was excellent.

alwaysabear

19-01-2018 17:37

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933145)

Malone and Discovery also have a decent stake in Lionsgate.

OLD BOY

19-01-2018 17:45

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35933148)

Malone and Discovery also have a decent stake in Lionsgate.

Very true. Unfortunately, VM subscribers appear not to have benefited from that.

theone2k10

19-01-2018 20:09

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35933150)

Very true. Unfortunately, VM subscribers appear not to have benefited from that.

If the contracts and shows are already with other networks and providers there is not much VM can do at the moment.
People need to remember just because a company takes over another company, the buying company does not automatically gain rights of shows/movies if contracts are already in place with other providers.

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