Dish to air controversial documentarys

[Scott Greczkowski]

DISH Network Offers Special Broadcast of
Controversial Documentary 'Fahrenheit 9/11'; 'Fahrenheit 9/11'
Available One Night Only on Pay-Per-View

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2004--EchoStar
Communications Corporation (NASDAQISH) and its DISH Network(TM)
satellite TV service, the fastest growing TV provider in the past four
years, announced today that for one night only, on Nov. 1, it will
offer Michael Moore's documentary film "Fahrenheit 9/11" that focuses
on President George W. Bush.
This film is available to DISH Network's more than 10 million
customers for $9.95 on channel 458 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and channel
456 at 8 p.m. Pacific Time. DISH Network is the only television
provider broadcasting this and other political documentaries on
pay-per-view.
"We are pleased to provide a variety of political films and
documentaries to better inform our customers," said Susan Arnold, vice
president of Programming at EchoStar's DISH Network.
Released in theaters in June, "Fahrenheit 9/11" examines the Bush
administration's actions in the wake of the tragic events of 9/11. It
has grossed more than $119 million, a box office record for a
documentary, and it won best picture at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
This film can be ordered on DISH Network's pay-per-view by remote
control.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQISH) serves more
than 10.1 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM),
the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television
services in the last four years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video
and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international
programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour
customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction
among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates.
Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call
1-800-333-DISH (3474).

CONTACT: EchoStar's DISH Network
Marc Lumpkin, 303-723-2020
marc.lumpkin@echostar.com
or
Fahrenheit 9/11
Patrick Gunn, Fellowship Adventure Group
212-386-6873

 

[hpman247]

I don't see the big deal here. It's just a movie. You could rent it like any other movie, why pat 10 bux for it, and why not show it just b/c it's controversial.

 

[Foxbat]

Or just tune in Channel 9415 for free.

 

[Neutron]

I think I know why Charlie wants to show it....

 

[SimpleSimon]

Well, Neutron, enlighten us, please.

 

[kabanero]

I don't see the big deal here. It's just a movie. You could rent it like any other movie, why pat 10 bux for it.

Exactly,

I can rent it for $1 with coupon from Hollywood Video during November.

Is Dish also going to show Fahrenhype 9/11?

http://www.hollywoodvideo.com/movies/movie.aspx?mid=139393

 

[BFG]

Please try to resist the political fights, so this stays a friendly place, thx

 

[Juan]

Scott, why would E* air a documentary on pay-per-view..that is being shown for free on worldlink tv?

 

[TuxCoder]

Scott, why would E* air a documentary on pay-per-view..that is being shown for free on worldlink tv?

I've seen channel 9415 (FSTV, free speech TV) mentioned above and now worldlink TV (channel 9410). But in both cases, my 522 search didn't find any showings on those channels. What day and time are you expecting Fahrenheit 911 to be aired on one or both of those?

 

[Barry Erick]

You can take anything out of context and come to the conclusion you want.

 

[Juan]

I've seen channel 9415 (FSTV, free speech TV) mentioned above and now worldlink TV (channel 9410). But in both cases, my 522 search didn't find any showings on those channels. What day and time are you expecting Fahrenheit 911 to be aired on one or both of those?

not farenheit..the other documenatary

 

[mitchflorida]

there's a lot of anti bush stuff on the air for free . . IFC, and Sundance are against Bush . . also CBS news is running some attack stuff. You would have to be crazy to spend $10 for this garbage, which is available for free elsewhere

 

[TuxCoder]

not farenheit..the other documenatary

This confuses me. I know about Fahrenhype 911, the late response to Michael Moore's documentary Fahrenheit 911, and I know there is at least one documentary about the making of Moore's film, so is one of these what you mean by "the other documenatary" ? If so, then you and/or others above are also confused by this thread... maybe someone can help me, I'd just like to know if the above posts mean Moore's original "Fahrenheit 911" will be aired on FSTV (free speech TV, 9415) or LINK (worldlink, 9410).

 

[trido]

DISH Network Offers Special Broadcast of
Controversial Documentary 'Fahrenheit 9/11'; 'Fahrenheit 9/11'
Available One Night Only on Pay-Per-View

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2004--EchoStar
Communications Corporation (NASDAQISH) and its DISH Network(TM)
satellite TV service, the fastest growing TV provider in the past four
years, announced today that for one night only, on Nov. 1, it will
offer Michael Moore's documentary film "Fahrenheit 9/11" that focuses
on President George W. Bush.
This film is available to DISH Network's more than 10 million
customers for $9.95 on channel 458 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and channel
456 at 8 p.m. Pacific Time. DISH Network is the only television
provider broadcasting this and other political documentaries on
pay-per-view.
"We are pleased to provide a variety of political films and
documentaries to better inform our customers," said Susan Arnold, vice
president of Programming at EchoStar's DISH Network.
Released in theaters in June, "Fahrenheit 9/11" examines the Bush
administration's actions in the wake of the tragic events of 9/11. It
has grossed more than $119 million, a box office record for a
documentary, and it won best picture at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
This film can be ordered on DISH Network's pay-per-view by remote
control.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQISH) serves more
than 10.1 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM),
the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television
services in the last four years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video
and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international
programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour
customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction
among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates.
Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call
1-800-333-DISH (3474).

CONTACT: EchoStar's DISH Network
Marc Lumpkin, 303-723-2020
marc.lumpkin@echostar.com
or
Fahrenheit 9/11
Patrick Gunn, Fellowship Adventure Group
212-386-6873

Scott where do you find these press releases?
I have been looking all over dish website and never see them.

thanks

Trido

 

[ken]

DISH Network Offers Special Broadcast of Controversial Documentary 'Stolen Honor'
Friday October 29, 9:19 pm ET
'Stolen Honor: Wounds That Never Heal' Available One Night Only on Pay-Per-View


ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2004-- EchoStar Communications Corporation (NasdaqISH - News) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service, the fastest growing TV provider in the past four years, announced today that for one night only, on Nov. 1, it will offer Carlton Sherwood's documentary film "Stolen Honor: Wounds that Never Heal" that focuses on Sen. John Kerry.
This film is available to DISH Network's more than 10 million customers for $9.95 on channel 457 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and channel 455 at 8 p.m. Pacific Time. DISH Network is the only television provider broadcasting this and other political documentaries on pay-per-view.

"We are pleased to provide our customers a variety of political films and documentaries so they can make informed choices," said Susan Arnold, vice president of Programming at EchoStar's DISH Network.

A new documentary, "Stolen Honor: Wounds that Never Heal," investigates Kerry's actions during the Vietnam era. The film is produced by Carlton Sherwood, president of Red White and Blue Production. Sherwood is a decorated veteran of Vietnam and a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist.

This film can be ordered on DISH Network's pay-per-view by remote control.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NasdaqISH - News) serves more than 10.1 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last four years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

 

[ken]

In case you are as sick of that scum bag Michael Moore as I am then check out my above post.

Scott would you consider adding the "Stolen Honor" info to your starting post?

 

[korsjs]

Stand tall on Tuesday. Elect someone with courage. Watch the movie mentioned above and you will see john boys true colors.

 

[HokieEngineer]

Hey way to keep it on topic there korsjs.

 

[Mike Greer]

I'd like to see both of these so called documentaries - "Stolen Honor: Wounds that Never Heal" and "Fahrenheit 9/11". For those of you that have seen them is there any truth in either?

My biggest concerns are the way Bush supporters can just ignore how much money Cheney-Halliburton are making off of the war. I know that Cheney can't profit NOW but he won't be in office forever and will make plenty from Halliburton when he is out. The other big concern is that because we went after Iraq (for some reason - and don't tell me it was 911) there are now more insane people that want to kill US than before. There is a whole new crop of terrorists growing up in Iraq that will be on the hunt for American blood in about 10 years or so. Seems strange that our government is hell-bent on giving people a reason to hate us.

A 7 Billion 5 year contract with no bid? How can they sleep at night?

Can anyone point me to details on this? I mean other than Bush supporters saying there is nothing to it and Kerry supporters telling me Cheney ate 3 children for Halloween?

Don't forget to vote!

 

[TuxCoder]

A 7 Billion 5 year contract with no bid? How can they sleep at night?

It's easy after one of your personal Swedish masseuses relaxes all your muscles on your custom fit bed made of down feather+nasa foam+air chamber stuffed with 100% pure silk.

Try as we might, it's hard as hell to keep this one on topic today... !protest