I still think the channel is a white elephant that will blow up in the faces of Phillipe Daumann and the other Viacom, Lions Gate and MGM execs who thought they could do it better themselves, by sinking millions of dollars into a channel that has few takers. 23) which explains the reasons why Epix exists.
![]() Read the first paragraph here, and my post above (no. #Star trek beyond watch online hd movie#Kevin also posted: “If Paramount wants to continue exposing more people to the new movie and generate interest among more people for the next movie then it could be on HBO, Showtime or another major channel. The short answer is “No”, as Paramount is only showing its films from 2008 and up on its own channel. #28 – Kevin posted: “Will HBO or another major premium movie channel get the movie after EPIX and before FX?” ![]() Now even if I don’t quibble about that $50 million production cost including all the television production cost diversions, can you show me how a movie, with that production cost and an ancillary reap of $50 million in blind bid auction funds, “loses” money going on to gross $170 million? #Star trek beyond watch online hd plus#“STAR TREK - THE MOTION PICTURE, released in December, 1979, grossed $170 million world-wide, but was not considered successful because of its $50 million plus production cost.” – Lou Gaul, Entertainment Editor of the New Jersey BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES Now a year and and 5 months later they waffled back to television, again, and he reports the Paramount line: TMP had $50 million in the bank from Blind Bid advances from making its premier on time. #Star trek beyond watch online hd series#That’s a myth about TMP perpetrated at the time by studios execs responsible for STAR TREK trying to deflect flak for their own (ir)responsibility for blowing funds in constantly waffling about whether a TV series or movie was the direction to go.Īccording to Lou Gaul, Entertainment Editor of the New Jersey BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES, as of November 18, 1979 So will “Ironman 2”, “Up In The Air” and any other film with the Paramount tag will be an Epix exclusive. BTW, the Showtime HD channels are running “Quantum of Solace” in 1080i the picture quality is superb.Īnd Thorny, “Cloverfield” and “Ironman” are exclusive to Epix. Cablevision (the other major cable provider here in NYC) has already said that they won’t carry Epix. I have Time Warner Cable, and they show no signs of adding Epix. Betcha MGM management now wishes they’d stuck with Showtime. Now, MGM is practically bankrupt, which is why “Bond 23” has suspended pre-production. So, instead of getting money from Showtime (previously $350 million for a multi-year deal the three studios wanted more to renew), they spent millions on a pay-channel that’s probably a big white elephant. Showtime for years had exclusive deals with Paramount, MGM and Lions’ Gate, who are now partners in Epix. You can participate by following was born out of Viacom’s dissatisfaction over what CBS’s Showtime was paying them for pay cable rights for Paramount’s movies. Here is one promo video, which they have put up on YouTube.ĮPIX will also be giving away 3 Star Trek DVD this week via a Twitter trivia contest. On that page you will find info about the movie, images and a number of videos, including trailers, special features, and exclusive EPIX interviews with the cast and crew. Subscribers to the channel can also watch EPIX movies in HD online at Exclusive Star Trek video extras at EPIX siteĮPIX has a page on their site dedicated to the Star Trek movie at which can be viewed by anyone (even if you are not a subscriber). EPIX, a pay cable channel joint venture of Paramount Pictures, MGM and Lionsgate, is available to viewers with Verizon FiOS, Charter Communications, Cox Communications, DISH Network, or Mediacom. The Star Trek movie premieres on EPIX HD at 8 pm on June 6th, and the film will be available exclusively on EPIX through early 2011 (in the US). More details below, including info on a new Star Trek DVD giveaway. EPIX also has a web page with lots of exclusive Star Trek videos. ![]() In addition to watching on their TVs, subscribers can also watch Star Trek (and other EPIX movies) online. ![]() On June 6th the 2009 Star Trek movie will have its exclusive cable TV premiere on the EPIX channel.
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