Re: [TV orNotTV] "Harry Potter" series in early dev at HBOmax

2021-01-25 Thread PGage
This deal apparently made by people who have not had a Twitter account the last few years... They are better off making it animated aimed at kids; the Legacy Potter audience will not be as large as they want it to be. On Mon, 25 Jan 2021 at 9:20 AM 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV <

[TV orNotTV] LA Times reports local CBS stations still awash in harassment

2021-01-25 Thread Kevin M.
The article notes the network has taken steps to become more inclusive and diverse, and they’ve taken steps to remove Moonves and others, but the racist and sexist behavior still persists at the local level, without much evidence of the problem being addressed.

[TV orNotTV] Re: Ashleigh Banfield to WGN America

2021-01-25 Thread Brad Beam
In addition to Ashleigh, more NewsNation to love. (Farewell, WGN-Am) https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/01/25/wgn-america-rebrands-adds-news-compete-against-cnn-fox-msnbc/4250596001/ _ _ |_>|_> Brad Beam- Belle WV |_>|_> http://www.facebook.com/74bmw On Tuesday,

[TV orNotTV] Re: WWE US streaming exclusively to Peacock

2021-01-25 Thread 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV
>From the article: "Nothing will change for WWE Network subscribers outside the U.S." B M-D November, to moi, in part, Jan 25th: > This is a bit of a headscratcher for me, since the move to the 'Cock means > WWE is no longer in control of their own OTT outlet - although maybe that's > the

Re: [TV orNotTV] Re: WWE US streaming exclusively to Peacock

2021-01-25 Thread Adam Bowie
The calculations for these things must be along the lines of: X: Do it ourselves - (relatively) modest number of subscribers x decent monthly fee Y: Work with a partner - (relatively) large subscriber base x smaller monthly fee If X > Y then do it yourself. If Y > X then take the money you're

[TV orNotTV] Re: WWE US streaming exclusively to Peacock

2021-01-25 Thread M-D November
This is a bit of a headscratcher for me, since the move to the 'Cock means WWE is no longer in control of their own OTT outlet - although maybe that's the point. (I'm also assuming the Krusty the Klown rule applies...) [image: 1247246.jpg] On Monday, January 25, 2021 at 10:17:08 AM UTC-5 Bob

[TV orNotTV] Quickie Review: Miss Scarlet and The Duke

2021-01-25 Thread Kevin M.
This exact premise, that of a female private detective in 19th century London, was tried a few years ago with Billie Piper as the lead. As much as I like Piper, this series is much better written, dark but not too dark. On PBS and iTunes...

[TV orNotTV] "Freaks and Geeks" now on Hulu

2021-01-25 Thread 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV
With all its (still a bit difficult to licence) music, much like in 2004 when it hit DVD... https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/can-freaks-and-geeks-move-beyond-cult-classic-status-streaming-on-hulu-could-help (link) B -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[TV orNotTV] "Harry Potter" series in early dev at HBOmax

2021-01-25 Thread 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV
So sources tell THR... somehow this is not going to end well, much like when the "...Thrones" guys tried to get into the "Star Wars" franchise (q.v. [link])...

[TV orNotTV] WWE US streaming exclusively to Peacock

2021-01-25 Thread 'Bob Jersey' via TVorNotTV
The current streamer's customers will be migrated to the NBCU service's premium tier, which will be a better deal in terms of monthly costs... https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/wwe-network-peacock-exclusively-streaming-1234890954/ (link) B -- You received this message because you are