Dish Network Says It Will Drop AMC in Summer
06-06-12, 01:05 PM
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Re: Dish Network Says It Will Drop AMC in Summer
It's not that much, but they are asking for a double in licensing fees - stating that they are creating more and more original programming. But while AMC is creating some fantastic programming on average the network is performing about as well as CW in terms the A18-48 demo. IMO they should have waited 2 more years to justify the cost.
06-06-12, 01:12 PM
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Re: Dish Network Says It Will Drop AMC in Summer
The problem with that is that in two years Mad Men and Breaking Bad will be off or almost off the air. They probably need to strike for money now while those shows and Walking Dead are hot. Who knows what they lineup will look like once MM and BB are gone.
06-06-12, 01:25 PM
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Re: Dish Network Says It Will Drop AMC in Summer
I'm in full support of any bad blood between content providers and the cable/satellite companies. All the more incentive for the content providers to start offering internet subscriptions. Or an opportunity for Netflix or Hulu to bring them into the fold.
06-06-12, 01:47 PM
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It's not that much, but they are asking for a double in licensing fees - stating that they are creating more and more original programming. But while AMC is creating some fantastic programming on average the network is performing about as well as CW in terms the A18-48 demo. IMO they should have waited 2 more years to justify the cost.
06-06-12, 01:55 PM
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Especially if they keep replacing those shows with shit like "The Killing", "Rubicon" and "Hell on Wheels"
06-06-12, 02:16 PM
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Netflix already has the hit AMC shows, which is purportedly one reason why Dish is less inclined to pay more for the network. When you have less than a handful of shows that anyone wants to watch and they're all on Netflix, your network doesn't offer much added value to a cable/sat provider.
06-06-12, 02:36 PM
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Re: Dish Network Says It Will Drop AMC in Summer
Netflix doesn't offer current season programming of any AMC series, and for TWD at least, they still only have season 1.
I got an email from AMC this morning begging for me to support their position and complain to Dish. Problem is, I don't support them, and I won't be complaining to Dish. If I have to lose TWD, so be it. Their demands are far too high.
I got an email from AMC this morning begging for me to support their position and complain to Dish. Problem is, I don't support them, and I won't be complaining to Dish. If I have to lose TWD, so be it. Their demands are far too high.
06-06-12, 02:43 PM
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No, Netflix doesn't have current seasons. Amazon and iTunes do though, as far as I know. I think Dish's argument on this particular point is just a broad statement that the tiny number of shows AMC has that people care about have past and present episodes available across various streaming outlets, so the network has hardly any value to a provider.
06-06-12, 05:04 PM
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Re: Dish Network Says It Will Drop AMC in Summer
AMC needs a hit. I think they should go after the rights to produce a series based on The Kingkiller Chronicle. I haven't read them, but if the Portland hipsters are right, it's even better than the Game of Thrones books. If there's one thing Portland hipsters actually know, it's their fantasy stories. Amazon reviews are pretty good too (average 4.5 stars for Book 1).
06-06-12, 05:18 PM
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Re: Dish Network Says It Will Drop AMC in Summer
And "Mad Men" will be around in 2 years, for their final season.
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06-06-12, 10:41 PM
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And the prevailing critical and reader reviews seem to disagree with your opinion of the KingKiller Chronicle. Not saying that you're wrong, but there at least seems to at least be a good storyline (well, one with popular appeal) there to work with for a TV series.
06-06-12, 11:18 PM
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And I quote:
"Kvothe tells a story of himself that paints him as basically a god among men, a prodigy who excels at nearly anything he attempts. While he is not flawless, every time he makes a mistake I get the feeling it is only to show us how capable he is at overcoming mistakes. This book is like a really long Chuck Norris joke."
06-07-12, 12:55 AM
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You should probably read the books before you talk them up and quote the 5-star Amazon reviews so readily. Twilight also has a storyline with popular appeal. They could just make a TV series of that. It would be about as well-written, and probably get better ratings.
And I quote:
"Kvothe tells a story of himself that paints him as basically a god among men, a prodigy who excels at nearly anything he attempts. While he is not flawless, every time he makes a mistake I get the feeling it is only to show us how capable he is at overcoming mistakes. This book is like a really long Chuck Norris joke."
And I quote:
"Kvothe tells a story of himself that paints him as basically a god among men, a prodigy who excels at nearly anything he attempts. While he is not flawless, every time he makes a mistake I get the feeling it is only to show us how capable he is at overcoming mistakes. This book is like a really long Chuck Norris joke."
06-07-12, 08:13 AM
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06-12-12, 11:49 AM
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Re: Dish Network Says It Will Drop AMC in Summer
I am eager to see what AMC is planning to do when it comes to original programming within the next couple of years. They do need a new hit.
06-29-12, 12:04 PM
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http://www.businessweek.com/news/201...n-walking-dead
http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloom...ni-3673257.php
Looks like they're following through. They dropped Mad Men for "Bikini Barbershop" (I shit you not!). They're also dropping The Walking Dead. I'd be pretty upset if I was a Dish subscriber.
http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloom...ni-3673257.php
Looks like they're following through. They dropped Mad Men for "Bikini Barbershop" (I shit you not!). They're also dropping The Walking Dead. I'd be pretty upset if I was a Dish subscriber.
06-29-12, 12:54 PM
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I'm also looking forward to seeing how or if AMC will react to this if it moves forward. AMC would stand to lose $84M/year if Dish drops them.
10-21-12, 02:59 PM
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Now to see if AMC is re-airing the Walking Dead premiere tonight before episode 2.
10-21-12, 03:28 PM
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from 8:00 pm EST to 9:00 pm EST.
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10-21-12, 04:03 PM
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Re: Dish Network Says It Will Drop AMC in Summer
Dish had to pay $700 million in the deal! 
but they also got a 500 Mhz of spectrum from Voom, so that is probably worth every penny.
but they also got a 500 Mhz of spectrum from Voom, so that is probably worth every penny.
