Sinclair, MGM Partner on New Sci-Fi Diginet

[Mr Tony]

Sinclair and MGM are partnering on a new diginet that will offer science-fiction programming, said David Amy, COO of Sinclair Broadcast Group, and John Bryan, president of MGM Domestic Television Distribution, on Monday.

The new network, which has yet to be named, will premiere this fall and feature more than 1,500 hours of content provided by MGM. Sinclair will own the multichannel network, which will fall under the purview of co-COO Steve Pruett, while MGM will contribute programming.

The MCN will debut later this year and cover approximately 30% of the country at launch. MGM will contribute such TV series as Stargate, Poltergeist, Outer Limits, Dead Like Me and others.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/distribution/sinclair-mgm-partner-new-sci-fi-diginet/142220

http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/86528/mgm-sinclair-to-debut-scifi-diginet

 

[Mr Tony]

and before someone asks (you know who)...as of RIGHT NOW (today) the only company signed on is Sinclair as they are part owner

 

[localclassictvfan]

and before someone asks (you know who)...as of RIGHT NOW (today) the only company signed on is Sinclair as they are part owner

I already knew Sinclair because they are in partnership with MGM, read the article off the fb page the teevee guyd . However this will be the biggest blow to cable along with buzzr. Looks like we are covering all the areas of tv now....

 

[Peter Parker]

Maybe WJLA will finally geta replacement for Live Well.

 

[jegrant]

They need a bigger partner than Sinclair if they really want it to take off. Tribune?

 

[primestar31]

I can't wait as I have a local Sinclair owned station...

 

[Mr Tony]

They need a bigger partner than Sinclair if they really want it to take off. Tribune?

I'm sure they will get more partners. Sinclair has a fair amount of stations. The one issue is in some markets they are close to or at max (for decent picture quality) already. Minneapolis has CW in 1080i and 2 480i subchanels (Get & Grit) which are both Sinclair contracts. Will they add one more?

Or in the real small markets where they already run 2 720p HD stations and a 480i subchannel I doubt they would add it.

 

[osu1991]

I can see them dropping RTV or keep it and drop the weather loop in Tulsa for this.

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[localclassictvfan]

At this rate we are getting every genre in the business

 

[N5XZS]

Would be nice to have Sci Fi channel here in Albuquerque's TV market. But I do wish someone would start a fulltime Star Trek sub channel, but wishfull thinking though.

 

[localclassictvfan]

Something Nexstar can be a joint venture with on its stand alone channels like WVLA and WCAU....would help their cause a great deal

 

[localclassictvfan]

I can see them dropping RTV or keep it and drop the weather loop in Tulsa for this.

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RTV has been the biggest target with getting replaced when new diginets launch. Happened in 2012 when Antenna launched on KDCG. Retro went to the 50.3 slot then eventually sent down the river months later. This TV is good but they maybe the next victim of getting replaced. I'll bet you'll lose retro to the new mystery channel.

 

[localclassictvfan]

Maybe WJLA will finally geta replacement for Live Well.

WJLA is the only non ABCOTS station airing LWN. I am assuming WJLA is a Sinclair station, if so, thats a done deal

 

[Peter Parker]

It is indeeda Sinclair station. Legacy Allbritton.

 

[localclassictvfan]

It is indeeda Sinclair station. Legacy Allbritton.

Thats your MeTV affiliate on ABC. Your setup pretty good, have quite a few diginets, all your missing is Decades, Heroes and Icons, The Works, and Laff.

I'd love to have WFDC transmitter here around Lafayette. Get, Grit, Escape...

 

[Peter Parker]

IT is funny. Tou always want what you do not have. Laff I get at least intermittently from WMAR in Baltimore.

 

[localclassictvfan]

IT is funny. Tou always want what you do not have. Laff I get at least intermittently from WMAR in Baltimore.

Yes indeed, we expect a few more down here by middle of next year

 

[Lifterguy]

Interesting. This might explain why Sinclair has held off adding any diginets to Pittsburgh's WPMY (22) - while sister station WPGH (53) has two sub-channels - GET and GRIT.

 

[raiden]

I hope it does happen and comes to the Detroit market.