CNN and HLN gone/ Dish-Turner Dispute - Now Back 11/21

[bigjohnok]

withhold judgement until some of demands are released and counter proposals are made public.

 

[DWS44]

I was surprised at this one - this came out of the blue it seemed. I am surprised that nothing was leaked that they were in contract negotiations or nothing was put online ahead of time saying that "x is threatening to pull channels at midnight if a new contact is not in place" as we have seen in other disputes.

That gets me, too. I guess we get spoiled on here sometimes, thinking we're going to know everything in advance.

 

[kozmo104]

I thought tru was owned by fox

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[Scott Greczkowski]

DISH Network Corporation
Turner Networks Removes Channels from DISH as Contract Deadline Passes


ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH) announced that Monday night Turner Networks removed Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, CNN en Español, HLN, truTV and Turner Classic Movies from the DISH programming lineup. The two companies have been unable to negotiate the terms of a renewed distribution agreement, and Turner refused to extend the overall agreement.

"In the past year, DISH has successfully renewed agreements with many large content providers," said Warren Schlichting, DISH senior vice president of Programming. "As a result, we are confident that we have offered a deal to Turner that reflects an appropriate value for our customers."

"DISH has had a productive relationship with Turner Networks for many years," said Schlichting. "We regret the service disruption to our customers, and remain committed to reaching an agreement that promptly returns this content to DISH's programming lineup."

To learn more about these negotiations, visit www.DISHStandsForYou.com.

About DISH

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiaries, provides approximately 14.053 million pay-TV subscribers, as of June 30, 2014, with the highest quality programming and technology with the most choices at the best value. Subscribers enjoy a high definition line-up with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network Corporation is a Fortune 250 company. Visit www.dish.com.



DISH Network Corporation
Courtney Culpepper
720-514-5351
news@dish.com
@DISHNews

Source: DISH Network Corporation

 

[dare2be]

Since this thread is getting more activity, I'll put this here as well.

Good thing I've already recorded all the Forensic Files that are being aired now.

And my daughter has shifted from watching the TOON networks to watching Doctor Who on Amazon Instant Video.

At least we get to see what companies own what channels in their extortion attempts.

 

[KE4EST]

I thought tru was owned by fox

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Nope

 

[kozmo104]

But we still have tbs tnt and the weather channel. Doesn't Turner own them ?

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[AlaJoe]

I am for leaving them off and lowering our bills a bit; maybe a quarter heck I would settle for a dime. I do not have a single one of those channels in my list of favorite channels that I see and watch.

 

[bluegras]

i think turner also owns those ones also i wonder why those were not pulled also.

 

[dare2be]

But we still have tbs tnt and the weather channel. Doesn't Turner own them ?

Turner in their right mind wouldn't mess with the viewership of their flagship channels. Too much ad revenue at risk.

 

[kozmo104]

The only channels that were watched here is tru sometimes and cartoon network but whatever.

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[KE4EST]

But we still have tbs tnt and the weather channel. Doesn't Turner own them ?

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They own the first two you mentioned they don't own TWC.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Got to admit this one comes as a surprise to me. Normally before these big disputes happen and channels are dropped I am given hints by one side or the other. This time I didn't hear a peep.

Like most other debates I do not believe this one will last more than a week or two.

 

[DWS44]

But we still have tbs tnt and the weather channel. Doesn't Turner own them ?

The Weather Channel is owned by NBC Universal, not Turner.

 

[Purp1eOne]

I wouldn't pay squat for CNN either, their ratings suck so no one must be watching it

 

[Darrell S]

I wouldn't pay squat for CNN either, their ratings suck so no one must be watching it

Very low ratings. They just laid off tons of people on CNN and HLN and cancelled most of their shows.

 

[rajmarie]

The only channel that effects my house is Cartoon Network. But kids will have to do with Nick & Disney along with Amazon Prime in the meanwhile. The rest of the channels on that list are not missed here. Keep our rates low Dish.

 

[Tampa8]

As everyone is saying this came as a complete surprise. I'm betting it will be for a very short time;
1. The fact we didn't hear anything means the talks were not totally adversary.
2. The fact the DISH statement is not harsh (We have had a good relationship etc etc)
3. CNN and HLN need viewers, layoffs are already taking place. The loss of any advertising eyes has to be worrisome for Turner.
Putting MSNBC in it's place may have been a little irritating to Turner...

 

[dwarren2]

Before anyone cancels Dish,give it a few days. I can't see this lasting very long.

 

[Hall]

withhold judgement until some of demands are released and counter proposals are made public.

Do you think either party will give accurate representations ?