Directv Folks, Prepare to Be Angry

[theohall]

If I'm reading right, only out of market games on Gamecenter, therefore, no Blues games for St. Louis area, or am I missing something?

My bad on that aspect. I haven't been in St Louis for more than 7 days total over the past 18 years.

[kksgeo]

If I'm reading right, only out of market games on Gamecenter, therefore, no Blues games for St. Louis area, or am I missing something?

My bad on that aspect. I haven't been in St Louis for more than 7 days total over the past 18 years.

I was hopin' I was wrong, I would have possibly jumped on that. I was checking out the Roku, it looks like something that could save me some money on direct/dish/charter bill.

[STLADOGG]

If I'm reading right, only out of market games on Gamecenter, therefore, no Blues games for St. Louis area, or am I missing something?

My bad on that aspect. I haven't been in St Louis for more than 7 days total over the past 18 years.

I was hopin' I was wrong, I would have possibly jumped on that. I was checking out the Roku, it looks like something that could save me some money on direct/dish/charter bill.

Can you at least watch the away broadcast of the Blues games?

[18tonytwist]

I spoke with a directv rep on the phone. I was told that it wont have any effect on NHL CENTER ICE PACKAGE. According to what I was told, you will still be able to get Blues games through Center Ice. You can call them and ask them again for clarification if you choose.

[wik]

Yep, I did the same and he confirmed that the pre game and post games studio shows are not broadcast on Center Ice. Assume the same for MLB extra innings. So, bottom line is paying considerably more for less content. I STILL have hopes that this will be resolved through the negotiations. As one poster suggested, FSM on 671 will only be "dark" for a day or two. I am watching Blues Live from Vancouver as I type this, and in my opinion, it adds to my enjoyment. I will miss those dickheads.

[18tonytwist]

Post game is only good if they win...

[#1ELPBluzFan]

Center Ice is a great deal package, but I wish it was a little cheaper. But if it's the ONLY way to catch the majority of the Blues games, it's worth it.

BTW, I'm still hoping for a "last minute" fix so that we don't lose the FSMW.

[cprice12]

I spoke with a directv rep on the phone. I was told that it wont have any effect on NHL CENTER ICE PACKAGE. According to what I was told, you will still be able to get Blues games through Center Ice. You can call them and ask them again for clarification if you choose.

That applies to the St. Louis market as well?

From what I understand, it's up to the Blues if they want to lift the blackout restriction on Center Ice. They have done that in the past when a few away Blues games weren't televised so fans could still watch the games on Center Ice.

It would be nice if the Blues games were available on Center Ice starting Nov. 1st to the St. Louis market if FSMW goes off the air on DirecTV.

[18tonytwist]

That applies to the St. Louis market as well?

Actually, I think the NHL controls the blackouts. The blackout thing does suck, I know, I somehow am placed in the Preds home market so when they play Blues, I have to watch their feed and it has on a few occasions been blacked out altogether. If you have a question, call directv. We need to put as much pressure on them as possible.

[bluenotekidd]

That applies to the St. Louis market as well?

Actually, I think the NHL controls the blackouts. The blackout thing does suck, I know, I somehow am placed in the Preds home market so when they play Blues, I have to watch their feed and it has on a few occasions been blacked out altogether. If you have a question, call directv. We need to put as much pressure on them as possible.

It's the leagues AND the teams that make the blackout call. Simply put, if your'e in a team's local territory, they want you to actually attend the game, so they black it out unless there is a sellout. Whether the teams decide to play nice and lift the blackout in this situation, well, we can hope.....And as far as putting pressure on Directv, it won't matter. They are not going to pay the 40% rate hike Fox wants. I can say that, although I do work for them and know how Directv operates, and I'm not a big fan of some of their business practices, they are NOT the assholes in this situation.

[DaDitka]

The funny part is the World Series pregame show on Fox was sponsored by Direct-TV.

And I agree, Direct TV just got a TON of people to sign-up for two years with the Sunday Ticket deal and everyone that switch last year because of Dish not having games is still in their first year of their contract.....they (Direct) are not likely to cave much at all.

[kodos]

http://www.onionsportsnetwork.com/artic ... mes,26472/

[theohall]

http://www.onionsportsnetwork.com/artic ... mes,26472/

The Onion online is awesome.

[cprice12]

Day of Reckoning is Tuesday...tomorrow.

I'm thinking this isn't going to get resolved and DirecTV customers won't be able to watch any Blues games on FSMW.

[philco_3]

Day of Reckoning is Tuesday...tomorrow.

I'm thinking this isn't going to get resolved and DirecTV customers won't be able to watch any Blues games on FSMW.

As a Direct TV owner all I can say is, at least I don't have to seem them lose.

[dmiles2186]

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2 ... news-corp/

They struck a deal supposedly. Thank the high heavens.

DirecTV and News Corp. Avert Channel Blackout
By BRIAN STELTER

6:30 p.m. | Updated | Representatives for DirecTV and News Corporation said Monday evening that they had averted a looming blackout of regional sports networks, FX and other Fox-owned cable channels.

After warring in public for a week and a half, the two companies said they had come to a new contract agreement.

“We both know the past ten days have been challenging, but we’re pleased that both sides could eventually come together to ensure our viewers continue to enjoy Fox programming,” the companies said in a joint statement.

Both sides had been warning that many Fox-owned channels would be blacked out on DirecTV’s system beginning on Nov. 1 if a new contract agreement was not accepted. Such spats are usually resolved close to the self-imposed deadlines, but occasionally they do result in blackouts; Fox network programming was removed from Cablevision’s systems for two weeks last October.

In this case, the companies resolved their differences about nine hours before the blackout would have taken effect.

The fee fight would have affected far more people than past fights that pitted News Corporation against Cablevision and Time Warner Cable. DirecTV is the second-biggest pay television operator in the United States, behind Comcast, with more than 19 million subscribers.

News Corporation had proposed higher rates for a bundle of channels that, in addition to FX and 19 regional sports networks, also included Speed, Fox Soccer, Fox Deportes, Fuel, Fox Movie Channel, and the National Geographic Channel.

DirecTV customers were concerned about losing access to shows like “Sons of Anarchy” and “American Horror Story” that are broadcast on FX and the local pro and college football games that are televised by the regional sports networks.

DirecTV publicly resisted the higher rates proposed by News Corporation. Privately, DirecTV also contested the very notion of bundling the channels together, a common practice in the industry.

The companies did not comment Monday evening on the terms of the new deal.

Notably, the deal includes DirecTV’s distribution for the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network and Fox-owned television stations. Those channels and stations were not immediately vulnerable to a blackout on Nov. 1, but Fox had warned that they could be affected by a feud in the near future.

[philco_3]

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2 ... news-corp/

They struck a deal supposedly. Thank the high heavens.

DirecTV and News Corp. Avert Channel Blackout
By BRIAN STELTER

6:30 p.m. | Updated | Representatives for DirecTV and News Corporation said Monday evening that they had averted a looming blackout of regional sports networks, FX and other Fox-owned cable channels.

After warring in public for a week and a half, the two companies said they had come to a new contract agreement.

“We both know the past ten days have been challenging, but we’re pleased that both sides could eventually come together to ensure our viewers continue to enjoy Fox programming,” the companies said in a joint statement.

Both sides had been warning that many Fox-owned channels would be blacked out on DirecTV’s system beginning on Nov. 1 if a new contract agreement was not accepted. Such spats are usually resolved close to the self-imposed deadlines, but occasionally they do result in blackouts; Fox network programming was removed from Cablevision’s systems for two weeks last October.

In this case, the companies resolved their differences about nine hours before the blackout would have taken effect.

The fee fight would have affected far more people than past fights that pitted News Corporation against Cablevision and Time Warner Cable. DirecTV is the second-biggest pay television operator in the United States, behind Comcast, with more than 19 million subscribers.

News Corporation had proposed higher rates for a bundle of channels that, in addition to FX and 19 regional sports networks, also included Speed, Fox Soccer, Fox Deportes, Fuel, Fox Movie Channel, and the National Geographic Channel.

DirecTV customers were concerned about losing access to shows like “Sons of Anarchy” and “American Horror Story” that are broadcast on FX and the local pro and college football games that are televised by the regional sports networks.

DirecTV publicly resisted the higher rates proposed by News Corporation. Privately, DirecTV also contested the very notion of bundling the channels together, a common practice in the industry.

The companies did not comment Monday evening on the terms of the new deal.

Notably, the deal includes DirecTV’s distribution for the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network and Fox-owned television stations. Those channels and stations were not immediately vulnerable to a blackout on Nov. 1, but Fox had warned that they could be affected by a feud in the near future.

Damn, why must they torture us? lol

[cprice12]

That's a relief.
I wasn't looking forward to Hulu'ing evertything I watch on FX.
Don't get me wrong...I love Hulu...but there is a two week delay on new episodes of American Horror Story (that show is great...might be my new favorite show).
...It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is no longer available on Hulu.
...The League doesn't have any episodes from this season on Hulu.
etc.

Hulu is hit or miss as far as what is up there and when it will be up anymore.

The more I looked into it, the more I think Blues games would have still been available on NHL Center Ice since it is a completely different premium service that is paid for separately. So Blues games may have still been available to me and anyone else with Center Ice...as long as the local Blues games weren't blacked out.

However...I was looking forward to getting something for free or money off my bill from DirecTV for the inconvenience of not having access to the FOX channels...but whatever.

[STLADOGG]

I was pretty close to buying Centre Ice or the online thing...I wonder if it was a plot to sell more Centre Ice? But I'm sure they lost a lot of customers.