Where I live, Sinclair only owns ABC and CW. How many of the stations are even Fox and CBS which has most of the NFL games, except NBC has a Sunday nite game.
Sinclair warns of 112 channels being dropped by DISH next Monday (8/16)
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A quick count that may not be completely accurate shows Sinclair owns/controls 21 CBS stations and 37 Fox stations.
One of the articles that listed all the Sinclair stations and their affiliations that would be taken down.
Sinclair Says Dish Network Carriage Deal ‘Unlikely’
Broadcaster expects 108 stations, Tennis Channel to be dropped by satellite TV giant on Aug. 16
One of the articles that listed all the Sinclair stations and their affiliations that would be taken down.
Sinclair Says Dish Network Carriage Deal ‘Unlikely’
Broadcaster expects 108 stations, Tennis Channel to be dropped by satellite TV giant on Aug. 16www.nexttv.com
One of the articles that listed all the Sinclair stations and their affiliations that would be taken down.
Sinclair Says Dish Network Carriage Deal ‘Unlikely’
Broadcaster expects 108 stations, Tennis Channel to be dropped by satellite TV giant on Aug. 16
On August 16th?
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And now it looks like Locast may no longer be an option.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Broadcasters Score Big Legal Win Against Locast, a Popular App Streaming Network TV
A federal judge focuses on the way Locast has raised money and rules an exception to copyright liability for nonprofits doesn't apply here.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Sounds more serious than it is. The ruling wasn't based on the business itself but rather on whether a percentage of the money raised could be applied towards expansion of the service. Seems if they tweak that just a bit it'll meet the criteria for exemption.And now it looks like Locast may no longer be an option.
Broadcasters Score Big Legal Win Against Locast, a Popular App Streaming Network TV
A federal judge focuses on the way Locast has raised money and rules an exception to copyright liability for nonprofits doesn't apply here.
A partial summary judgement just means the case will proceed to trial with certain limits. Then there will be appeals by either party as needed. Don't count Locast out yet...And now it looks like Locast may no longer be an option.
Broadcasters Score Big Legal Win Against Locast, a Popular App Streaming Network TV
A federal judge focuses on the way Locast has raised money and rules an exception to copyright liability for nonprofits doesn't apply here.
100% agree. I originally thought Locast could not win against the Networks. But since they have done ok in Court, this isn't a death ruling. They may have to pay a fine but if they can adjust their business model I see a chance of continuing.
Business model? They ain't suppose to be a business. I know that is cutting hairs, but the model is supposed to be about break even.
You can be a non profit business. Tell me that PBS is not a business.
The biggest reason I think that the Networks are against Locast isn't what it would have been at one time and you can blame their demands that DISH and others pay high prices to carry their "free" programming.
The Affiliates should be concerned commercials are shown, and the Networks that the programming is not altered, and that commercials are shown. But Locast does that, unless you don't pay.
But that isn't the biggest issue. The Networks look at locast and see people who would otherwise pay for it with the Networks getting a good chunk of money to people paying and Networks getting Bupkis.
Bottom line right or wrong, they want full control of how their material is distributed. I can understand that actually but it is more complicated. They are required to deliver it for free, many do not cover their whole DMA with a reasonable OTA signal. Further there is a law Locast is citing that does allow what they are doing - if they follow the rules.
The Affiliates should be concerned commercials are shown, and the Networks that the programming is not altered, and that commercials are shown. But Locast does that, unless you don't pay.
But that isn't the biggest issue. The Networks look at locast and see people who would otherwise pay for it with the Networks getting a good chunk of money to people paying and Networks getting Bupkis.
Bottom line right or wrong, they want full control of how their material is distributed. I can understand that actually but it is more complicated. They are required to deliver it for free, many do not cover their whole DMA with a reasonable OTA signal. Further there is a law Locast is citing that does allow what they are doing - if they follow the rules.
And the law allows that for Locast too but how the money is used comes into play.
