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denphone

12-01-2022 13:40

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Launch date set for BBC Three return.

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2022...eid=3598503789

BenMcr

12-01-2022 13:48

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36109059)

Launch date set for BBC Three return.

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2022...eid=3598503789

BBC link https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2022/bbc-three-on-tv

braysoj1

12-01-2022 19:41

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https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/br...iEuk_BgWOVqPwI

BT Sport set for massive takeover which gives boxing giant DAZN Premier League rights

Raider999

12-01-2022 20:22

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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 36109128)

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/br...iEuk_BgWOVqPwI

BT Sport set for massive takeover which gives boxing giant DAZN Premier League rights

Not saying it is incorrect (as DAZN were definitely in the mix) however I would prefer to wait for a reputable paper to carry the information rather than that rag.

jfman

12-01-2022 20:30

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https://www.reuters.com/business/med...es-2022-01-12/

Seems to be largely a copy and paste job of the Reuters story on the same subject, it’s now in a few of the UK rags.

I’m quite entertained by this gem:

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But analysts have said BT Sport's value contribution has been hard to define, and some investors have balked at the risk of bidding for expensive rights.

I thought it was easy to make a profit on sports rights.

Phunkenstein

12-01-2022 20:30

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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 36109135)

Not saying it is incorrect (as DAZN were definitely in the mix) however I would prefer to wait for a reputable paper to carry the information rather than that rag.

They appear to have sourced Reuters' reporting

https://www.reuters.com/business/med...es-2022-01-12/

Legendkiller2k

12-01-2022 20:32

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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 36109128)

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/br...iEuk_BgWOVqPwI

BT Sport set for massive takeover which gives boxing giant DAZN Premier League rights

BT are in discussions with 3 companies atm.

Raider999

12-01-2022 23:13

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Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36109139)

Only according to our resident Outside Broadcaster;)

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109141)

BT are in discussions with 3 companies atm.

That was the last I saw in the reputable press - as I said before the Star is a rag, facts are not supposed to get in the way of a good story

Legendkiller2k

12-01-2022 23:29

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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 36109167)

Only according to our resident Outside Broadcaster;)

---------- Post added at 23:13 ---------- Previous post was at 23:12 ----------

That was the last I saw in the reputable press - as I said before the Star is a rag, facts are not supposed to get in the way of a good story

Exactly mate, the information i have is from work as you guys know i work for a company that deals with mulyiple broadcasting and communication companies etc.
Although that may be changing as got a interview to work in the gaming industry tomorrow afternoon.

cheekyangus

13-01-2022 10:33

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109174)

Computer/video rather than gambling I'd imagine.

Media Boy UK

13-01-2022 13:09

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BT Sports Takeover Exclusive: Disney enter race to buy or part own BT Sport.

THREE Media Boy Sources has told me overnight that DAZN, Discovery and Disney are in talks with BT over buying or part owning BT Sports.

Legendkiller2k

13-01-2022 13:35

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Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36109202)

Computer/video rather than gambling I'd imagine.

Yes mate being a big gamer this is the career path i've always wanted.

TimeLord2018

13-01-2022 14:11

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Paramount+ Picks Up Premier League Football Rights In Central America
https://deadline.com/2022/01/paramou...ca-1234911860/

I wonder if ViacomCBS will try and acquire Live Sports content for Paramount+ in the UK when it launches

cheekyangus

13-01-2022 15:26

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109225)

Yes mate being a big gamer this is the career path i've always wanted.

Good luck with that. I'm not jealous or anything... :D

I know someone who works in it, even the ancillary jobs sound better than their normal corporate equivalent.

Mad Max

13-01-2022 16:13

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109225)

Yes mate being a big gamer this is the career path i've always wanted.

Good news mate, I wish you well.:)

Itshim

13-01-2022 19:04

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109225)

Yes mate being a big gamer this is the career path i've always wanted.

Good luck hoping it all goes well for you :angel:

Legendkiller2k

13-01-2022 19:24

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Thankyou for all the good luck wishes, had interview just a case of wait and see now there were quite a few others there too but there are 5 vacancies.

Legendkiller2k

14-01-2022 23:14

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US Netflix subscribers just got hit with another price rise the 4k option is now $20, Netflix is getting closer to a basic tv subscription cost,
only a matter of time before UK see Netflix price rises again.

ozsat

15-01-2022 05:39

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UK is currently £13.99 which is only slightly less than $20 - but it is around now that UK prices go up.

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109641)

jfman

15-01-2022 09:40

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109641)

Who could have predicted it?

Legendkiller2k

15-01-2022 12:49

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Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36109666)

Who could have predicted it?

I think it's only a matter of timne now before we see a Amazon prime price increase, they're certainly talking about it.

denphone

15-01-2022 13:29

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109691)

I think it's only a matter of timne now before we see a Amazon prime price increase, they're certainly talking about it.

With prices being put up by all the streamers its just picking ones that best suits ones needs.

Mr K	15-01-2022 14:36

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36109694)

With prices being put up by all the streamers its just picking ones that best suits ones needs.

The BBC is excellent value compared to the lot of them. Don't feel the need for any of these extra streaming services, just not enough hours in the day.

Legendkiller2k

15-01-2022 18:12

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36109694)

With prices being put up by all the streamers its just picking ones that best suits ones needs.

Best way to do it i tend to swap around every couple of months.

Mad Max

15-01-2022 19:21

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109720)

Best way to do it i tend to swap around every couple of months.

Same here, that's the beauty of them, you ain't tied down for 12/18 months.

denphone

15-01-2022 20:49

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109720)

Best way to do it i tend to swap around every couple of months.

We got rid of Now TV a couple of months ago as we did not feel it offers the same value as one or two others.

Mad Max

15-01-2022 21:03

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36109727)

We got rid of Now TV a couple of months ago as we did not feel it offers the same value as one or two others.

Den, if you like Atlantic shows then Now TV is hard to beat.

jfman

15-01-2022 21:29

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Not sure it’s worth the £9.99 but can’t remember the last time I paid that.

TimeLord2018

16-01-2022 11:30

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Paramount Network and Spike in Italy will both shut down on 17 January to make way for the release of Paramount+ in Italy later this year
https://twitter.com/PPlusNews/status...PPExgBApQ&s=19

denphone

16-01-2022 11:35

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36109728)

Den, if you like Atlantic shows then Now TV is hard to beat.

l like a few shows but not enough to pay a tenner a month.

1andrew1

16-01-2022 11:45

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36109787)

l like a few shows but not enough to pay a tenner a month.

I stopped subscribing when they wanted me to pay full price!

I think its first-run content getting weaker as CBS's contract with Sky has ended and the shows are being held back for release on Paramount Plus.

muppetman11

16-01-2022 15:39

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36109787)

l like a few shows but not enough to pay a tenner a month.

Tenner a month I’ve never paid anywhere near that :D

Mad Max

16-01-2022 17:06

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36109812)

Tenner a month I’ve never paid anywhere near that :D

Same.

SnoopZ

16-01-2022 18:10

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36109787)

l like a few shows but not enough to pay a tenner a month.

You don't pay full price do you? :shocked:

denphone

16-01-2022 18:49

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36109836)

You don't pay full price do you? :shocked:

We was paying less then that but when the offer ended they wanted a tenner a month which we were not going to pay.

That was 3 months ago and no new offer has come since.

SnoopZ

16-01-2022 18:57

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36109845)

We was paying less then that but when the offer ended they wanted a tenner a month which we were not going to pay.

That was 3 months ago and no new offer has come since.

It used to be a doddle to just buy cheap vouchers, that's how I always did it.

jfman

16-01-2022 19:12

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36109847)

It used to be a doddle to just buy cheap vouchers, that's how I always did it.

The 6 month entertainment with a new box/stick in Amazon/Argos sales for about £20 were the glory days.

Legendkiller2k

16-01-2022 20:15

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Since Concast i mean Comcast took over SKY the offers seem to be getting less and more rarer.

Itshim

16-01-2022 20:31

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36109859)

Since Concast i mean Comcast took over SKY the offers seem to be getting less and more rarer.

About time !!!!!:shocked:

1andrew1

16-01-2022 20:40

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36109845)

We was paying less then that but when the offer ended they wanted a tenner a month which we were not going to pay.

That was 3 months ago and no new offer has come since.

Same here.

Mad Max

20-01-2022 20:47

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Is there any update from you guys in the know about new apps coming to Virgin, e.g. Apple+TV app or the Disney+ one?

Legendkiller2k

21-01-2022 02:34

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36110477)

Is there any update from you guys in the know about new apps coming to Virgin, e.g. Apple+TV app or the Disney+ one?

Talks ongoing regarding 2 apps atm.
One was supposed to arrive in November but Liberty Global messed something up their end.

SonicMaster

21-01-2022 11:23

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Disney+ should be the priority, but it depends on how long until Sky's period of exclusivity ends.

Discovery+, Apple TV+ and BritBox would all be nice additions too.

Hugh	21-01-2022 11:53

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60077485

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The number of Netflix subscribers grew to 222 million last year, but the streaming firm is facing a rocky road ahead as the surge of interest it saw during the pandemic fades.

Overall, Netflix added 18.2 million members last year - roughly half the number who subscribed in 2020.

Investors had hoped that pace would start to pick up again.

But the firm's 2022 forecast brought bad news, sending shares down almost 20% in after-hours trade.

The firm said it expected to add just 2.5 million members in the three months to March - far lower than analysts had expected.

OLD BOY

21-01-2022 12:51

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Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 36110516)

Disney+ should be the priority, but it depends on how long until Sky's period of exclusivity ends.

Discovery+, Apple TV+ and BritBox would all be nice additions too.

I believe that the Sky exclusivity in respect of Disney+ ended last year. They have done a similar exclusivity deal with Discovery+, more’s the pity.

1andrew1

21-01-2022 13:02

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36110525)

I believe that the Sky exclusivity in respect of Disney+ ended last year. They have done a similar exclusivity deal with Discovery+, more’s the pity.

Agreed. I suspect Discovery + will become part of HBO Max in the future anyway.

cheekyangus

21-01-2022 13:20

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36110529)

Agreed. I suspect Discovery + will become part of HBO Max in the future anyway.

Agreed. And since HBO Max isn't a great name I wouldn't be surprised if the combined service is renamed to something else, maybe Discovery Max. They want people to Discover new TV content so the name works in my opinion.

Legendkiller2k

21-01-2022 13:42

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36110529)

Agreed. I suspect Discovery + will become part of HBO Max in the future anyway.

Plan is 4 packages discovery+, discovery+ plus Eurosport, HBOMAX, HBOMAX + discovery+ and Eurosport.

Mad Max

21-01-2022 17:48

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110490)

Talks ongoing regarding 2 apps atm.
One was supposed to arrive in November but Liberty Global messed something up their end.

Cheers mate. :)

Media Boy UK

21-01-2022 17:57

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36110585)

Cheers mate. :)

I was told in December that Discovery + was set to launch in November.

https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...ot-launch.html

Mad Max

21-01-2022 18:11

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36110586)

I was told in December that Discovery + was set to launch in November.

https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...ot-launch.html

Not a channel that I'm that interested in, MB, but thanks for the info anyway.:)

OLD BOY

21-01-2022 20:04

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110538)

Plan is 4 packages discovery+, discovery+ plus Eurosport, HBOMAX, HBOMAX + discovery+ and Eurosport.

I would prefer Discovery+ and HBO MAX, but that doesn’t appear to be an option, more’s the pity. I have zero interest in sport.

Legendkiller2k

21-01-2022 20:15

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36110604)

I would prefer Discovery+ and HBO MAX, but that doesn’t appear to be an option, more’s the pity. I have zero interest in sport.

It's still in brainstorming/planning stage atm chances are there will be a discovery+ and hbomax package.

OLD BOY

21-01-2022 20:17

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110612)

It's still in brainstorming/planning stage atm chances are there will be a discovery+ and hbomax package.

That would be a sensible decision, IMHO.

cheekyangus

21-01-2022 21:35

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110612)

It's still in brainstorming/planning stage atm chances are there will be a discovery+ and hbomax package.

So long as every package has tiddlywinks.

Legendkiller2k

22-01-2022 02:23

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Well i got a email at 9:30pm tonight about that gaming job i applied for.... i got the job.

cheekyangus

22-01-2022 08:37

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110643)

Well i got a email at 9:30pm tonight about that gaming job i applied for.... i got the job.

Congratulations! :)

:cleader:

gba93

22-01-2022 10:49

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110643)

Well i got a email at 9:30pm tonight about that gaming job i applied for.... i got the job.

Great news - good luck!

1andrew1

22-01-2022 10:50

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Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36110534)

HBO is a strong brand name though and was selected ahead of Warner Bros for its streaming service. So I wouldn't expect them to drop it any time soon.

Legendkiller2k

22-01-2022 14:19

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TY all just to confirm i will be keeping in touch with a few people from current job so hopefully will still bring media/tv info etc.

Mad Max

22-01-2022 16:47

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110643)

Well i got a email at 9:30pm tonight about that gaming job i applied for.... i got the job.

That's brilliant news mate, I wish you all the very best in your new job. :)

Media Boy UK

22-01-2022 16:56

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110666)

TY all just to confirm i will be keeping in touch with a few people from current job so hopefully will still bring media/tv info etc.

good luck in new job.

epsilon

23-01-2022 13:41

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110666)

TY all just to confirm i will be keeping in touch with a few people from current job so hopefully will still bring media/tv info etc.

The best of both worlds. Congrats!

TimeLord2018

24-01-2022 12:54

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Netflix could lose 750,000 UK subscribers as Disney takes control of hit shows

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Netflix is facing a fight to stop as many as 750,000 UK subscribers defecting as its rival Disney takes back exclusive control of hits such as Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother and Sons of Anarchy to bolster its own service

https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...l-of-hit-shows

Legendkiller2k

24-01-2022 13:52

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36110819)

Netflix could lose 750,000 UK subscribers as Disney takes control of hit shows

https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...l-of-hit-shows

The way Netflix are being aggressive with VPNs which end up blocking residential ip addresses too i can see Netflix losing a lot more subscribers.

Chris

24-01-2022 14:59

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36110819)

Netflix could lose 750,000 UK subscribers as Disney takes control of hit shows

https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...l-of-hit-shows

750,000 people could leave Netflix if the show they’ve already watched leaves Netflix? That’s a bit of a stretch.

I don’t think they’re going to be excessively concerned about this. Sure they’d rather not lose subs but their transition from video library to original content creator is hardly news. They will think that in the long run their catalogue of material they have commissioned and own will mitigate the worst of that loss.

Legendkiller2k

27-01-2022 12:52

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Warner and Discovery merger deal expected to be closed in Spring.

Media Boy UK

27-01-2022 15:39

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36111335)

Warner and Discovery merger deal expected to be closed in Spring.

https://www.c21media.net/news/warner...medium=twitter

Legendkiller2k

27-01-2022 18:11

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36111363)

https://www.c21media.net/news/warner...medium=twitter

Spring tends to be in Q2.

TimeLord2018

27-01-2022 18:15

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36110840)

750,000 people could leave Netflix if the show they’ve already watched leaves Netflix? That’s a bit of a stretch.
.

I don't agree with the figure either , they might lose some subscribers but not that amount.

Disney Takes Exclusive WWE Network Streaming Rights In Indonesia, A Potential Prelude To Deals In Other Territories

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Disney and the WWE have reached a deal for the WWE Network to stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia, a potential prelude to other global pacts.

The move follows that of the WWE Network, a pioneering direct-to-consumer service, to NBCUniversal’s Peacock in the U.S. last spring. That $1 billion agreement netted the WWE a significant revenue boost and execs have signaled plans to leverage streaming rights around the world. The Indonesia setup kicks off on January 30 with the Royal Rumble, an annual event held in Saudi Arabia.

Similar to the Peacock arrangement, all WWE live events will be available on Disney+ Hotstar as part of a standard subscription, at no additional cost. Programming will stream in Indonesia’s local language, Bahasa Indonesia, as well as in English

The pact is the first streaming agreement reached directly between Disney and the WWE, but the companies are understood to have held preliminary discussions for other territories

https://deadline.com/2022/01/disney-...ia-1234903900/

vincerooney

28-01-2022 00:05

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36111391)

Interesting about the WWE Network. I could see discussions ongoing with Disney Plus and the UK now they've got the network on their horizon...

Legendkiller2k

28-01-2022 01:51

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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36111416)

Interesting about the WWE Network. I could see discussions ongoing with Disney Plus and the UK now they've got the network on their horizon...

Also UK has Peacock to who have the US WWE Network.
Only one way to solve this.
http://tenor.com/view/harry-hill-onl...t-gif-24061693

Mad Max

28-01-2022 20:57

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Wowee, BBC 3 returning in HD.:rolleyes:

TheDaddy

29-01-2022 07:23

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36110840)

750,000 people could leave Netflix if the show they’ve already watched leaves Netflix? That’s a bit of a stretch.

Especially when one of those shows is how I met your mother...

---------- Post added at 07:21 ---------- Previous post was at 07:21 ----------

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36110643)

Well i got a email at 9:30pm tonight about that gaming job i applied for.... i got the job.

Congrats :tu:

---------- Post added at 07:23 ---------- Previous post was at 07:21 ----------

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 36111503)

Wowee, BBC 3 returning in HD.:rolleyes:

I quite liked that channel, better than bbc 1 or 2 imo

TimeLord2018

01-02-2022 09:29

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HBO Max Prepares to Launch in 15 More Countries in Europe
https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/h...ve-1235167468/

OLD BOY

02-02-2022 20:33

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It’ll be a few years yet before it gets here, regrettably.

Jaymoss

02-02-2022 20:38

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36112108)

It’ll be a few years yet before it gets here, regrettably.

Can easily get the content so it is no big deal

1andrew1

02-02-2022 20:42

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36112109)

Can easily get the content so it is no big deal

When it comes, we'll end up having to pay for yet another streaming subscription if we want the content..so happy for it not to come!

Jaymoss

02-02-2022 20:43

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36112110)

When it comes, we'll end up having to pay for yet another streaming subscription if we want the content..so happy for it not to come!

you do not have to pay. Loads of pirates on this forum.

SnoopZ

02-02-2022 20:58

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36112112)

you do not have to pay. Loads of pirates on this forum.

:angel:

TimeLord2018

03-02-2022 09:49

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A lot of HBO Max programming isn't on Sky either because Sky aren't interested like Gossip Girl or have said they have no plans to air them like Peacemaker or because they aren't Warner bros distributed like Station Eleven (on StarzPlay) , Made For Love , Love Life and Hacks , other shows like Pennyworth , Doom Patrol and Titans that moved to HBO Max still remain on StarzPlay or Netflix.

Foxtel in Australia have better Warner Bros deal than Sky they exclusive rights to new Warner Bros shows outside HBO/HBO Max like The Cleaning Lady, Superman and Lois , Kung Fu , Batwoman and Manifest.

1andrew1

03-02-2022 09:57

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36112186)

I imagine Warner will take the rights back and launch HBO Max in Australia in the next few years.

TimeLord2018

03-02-2022 09:59

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It was renewed in May 2020
https://www.foxtel.com.au/about/medi...0Warner%20Bros

I wonder how long it runs.

1andrew1

03-02-2022 10:21

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36112190)

It was renewed in May 2020
https://www.foxtel.com.au/about/medi...0Warner%20Bros

I wonder how long it runs.

I was wondering that as well. My guess is three years.

Phunkenstein

03-02-2022 10:28

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36112192)

I was wondering that as well. My guess is three years.

WarnerMedia extended their deal with Sky New Zealand last summer;

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/126...ds-warner-deal

To me that would suggest the Foxtel pact was for several years much like Sky’s over here… that essentially serves the NZ market until the point they can launch a proposition in both countries simultaneous.

Hugh	03-02-2022 13:04

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36112112)

you do not have to pay. Loads of pirates on this forum.

I use a VPN, and a lot of programmes are available online on the US Channels’ websites (I use my bro-in-law’s HBO account for some programmes).

TimeLord2018

03-02-2022 21:51

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Amazon Sets $20-A-Year Price Hike For Prime As Its Q4 Results Cheer Investors
https://deadline.com/2022/02/amazon-...gs-1234926316/

I assume it will increase to £99 in the UK

muppetman11

03-02-2022 22:43

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36112286)

Amazon Sets $20-A-Year Price Hike For Prime As Its Q4 Results Cheer Investors
https://deadline.com/2022/02/amazon-...gs-1234926316/

I assume it will increase to £99 in the UK

They have to be very careful increasing by that here especially with the way other household bills are set to rise.

Legendkiller2k

03-02-2022 23:25

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I think it's only a matter of timne now before we see a Amazon prime price increase, they're certainly talking about it.

I said it was coming Timelord has confirmed it with the link he posted.
You can be sure the UK price rise is on it's way in due course and will be a similar price raise.
As MM said they need to be careful with how living costs are rising.
Other streamers need to be careful too on their price rises, as do the likes of vm, sky etc.

Paul	04-02-2022 03:35

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36112286)

Amazon Sets $20-A-Year Price Hike For Prime As Its Q4 Results Cheer Investors

I assume it will increase to £99 in the UK

So, first they just announce they are making as much money as expected, then they need to increase prices. :td:

I get prime for one month a year (to cover Christmas) but tbh, the more they put it up, the less even that looks a good deal anymore.

As one commenter noted ;

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Bezos needs the money. Those space flights aren’t cheap.

Mr K	04-02-2022 07:12

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36112289)

They have to be very careful increasing by that here especially with the way other household bills are set to rise.

Hasn't stopped VM.

TimeLord2018

04-02-2022 10:12

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Hasn't stopped VM.

Or BT
https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.ph...-for-2022.html

Although to be fair BT Home Essentials, BT Home Phone Saver and BT Basic aren't increasing.

Kevc69

04-02-2022 10:43

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Now that prime has moved a lot of its TV output to advert infested IMDB.TV it's looking even poorer value.

Raider999

04-02-2022 16:33

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DAZN blown out of the water by Discovery in the bid for BT Sports.

The article I read in the Telegraph, suggested DAZN continually raised conditions as each was resolved they raised another.

The main stumbling block may well have been DAZN wanting BT to underwrite any customer cancellations after the deal (which BT refused outright)

Still a nail in the streamer coffin OB;)

muppetman11

05-02-2022 15:15

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I’m still struggling to believe how this streaming world is anymore beneficial to the companies , we have a couple we sub to all year then the others we just dip in and out of as and when.

SnoopZ

05-02-2022 16:58

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36112504)

I’m still struggling to believe how this streaming world is anymore beneficial to the companies , we have a couple we sub to all year then the others we just dip in and out of as and when.

Same here I sub to Netflix and Prime, anything else I watch via the CinemaHD app or Kodi, I'm certainly not paying for every service.

denphone

05-02-2022 17:54

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36112504)

I’m still struggling to believe how this streaming world is anymore beneficial to the companies , we have a couple we sub to all year then the others we just dip in and out of as and when.

Same here MM.

TimeLord2018

08-02-2022 20:38

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IMDB TV to be renamed.
https://deadline.com/2022/02/amazons...ns-1234928912/

vincerooney

08-02-2022 22:29

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36112862)

IMDB TV to be renamed.
https://deadline.com/2022/02/amazons...ns-1234928912/

Isnt this the third rebrand in 2 years?