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Related: About this forumTake That, HBO: Showtime Launching Its Own Standalone Streaming Service
When TV networks play monkey see, monkey do with one another, it usually involves particular show genres or concepts. This latest trend, however, doesnt center on what were watching, but how were watching it. Following yesterdays news that HBO signed a (presumably temporary) exclusive deal with Apple for the premium cablers HBO Now streaming service, CBS chief exec Les Moonves has announced his own Showtime will also soon offer its own cable-free subscription-based streaming service.
Speaking with investors at the Deutsche Bank Securities 2015 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference an event Im sure all of our readers attend each year Moonves said that hes been dealing with all the usual outlets in attempting to get distribution deals off the ground. He claims that many were initially hesitant, thinking that it might spit in the face of regular broadcast TV, but theyre come around. He goes further into it, according to Deadline.
I think the floodgate is now open We got a number of calls yesterday from existing players and digital players that weve talked to in the past The content we have at Showtime is also premium. I dont think theres any way, shape or form for anybody to look at [HBO Now] other than as a major positive for premium cable.
Indeed, Moonves has already had some success in the cord-cutting streaming field, bringing CBS All Access to subscribers late last year. Anyone willing to drop $5.99 a month will be granted access to over 6,500 episodes from dozens of series in CBS library, as well as the ability to watch live TV in certain markets. (Moonves claims hes close to getting way more affiliates to offer the live service in the next few months.) Its unclear at this time what the Showtime service would provide customers.
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http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Take-HBO-Showtime-Launching-Its-Own-Standalone-Streaming-Service-70599.html
Speaking with investors at the Deutsche Bank Securities 2015 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference an event Im sure all of our readers attend each year Moonves said that hes been dealing with all the usual outlets in attempting to get distribution deals off the ground. He claims that many were initially hesitant, thinking that it might spit in the face of regular broadcast TV, but theyre come around. He goes further into it, according to Deadline.
I think the floodgate is now open We got a number of calls yesterday from existing players and digital players that weve talked to in the past The content we have at Showtime is also premium. I dont think theres any way, shape or form for anybody to look at [HBO Now] other than as a major positive for premium cable.
Indeed, Moonves has already had some success in the cord-cutting streaming field, bringing CBS All Access to subscribers late last year. Anyone willing to drop $5.99 a month will be granted access to over 6,500 episodes from dozens of series in CBS library, as well as the ability to watch live TV in certain markets. (Moonves claims hes close to getting way more affiliates to offer the live service in the next few months.) Its unclear at this time what the Showtime service would provide customers.
*snip*
http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Take-HBO-Showtime-Launching-Its-Own-Standalone-Streaming-Service-70599.html
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Take That, HBO: Showtime Launching Its Own Standalone Streaming Service (Original Post)
one_voice
Mar 2015
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PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)1. Let the un-bundling begin! n/t
shenmue
(38,506 posts)2. Worship the Roku box
It loves you.
one_voice
(20,043 posts)3. I love my Roku streaming stick...
I have one in my living room & in my bedroom
Have you heard of Sling TV? Another interesting idea. I'm thinking about going this route...
https://www.sling.com/?mkwid=sbfEZTMrb|pcrid|55283638457|pkw|sling%20tv|pmt|e|pdv|c&cvosrc=ppc.google.sling%20tv&cvo_crid=55283638457&matchtype=e&gclid=CJb7tpvWocQCFUvl7AodpEgAjQ
Thanks for the information. I will look at that.