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Old 13-01-2017, 18:07   #1085
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Re: The future for linear TV channels

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY View Post
Of course, PB, but I was referring to an on demand HBO site like Netflix.

Clearly, the existing contractual arrangements with Sky need to be honoured, but 2020 is only 3 years away, and my guess is they will be designing their site now in order to be ready by then.

Incidentally, there's nothing to stop them from creating a site right now and offering their content on a pay per view basis, as far as I know.

John Malone seems to have the right idea. I wonder when the acquisition of Startz and Lionsgate will start to benefit VM and LG subscribers?

http://www.digitaltveurope.net/64841...s-will-be-key/

You will never have a HBO streaming site whist HBO have a deal with Sky. I expect an announcement of a renewed Sky/HBO deal significantly prior to 2020.


Who want's PPV for HBO type content? Not many I suspect; it works out way more expensive than a subscription streaming service.
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