Jwo 7 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) Rumors are flying around that Comcast is going to buy NBC. With Comcast owning VS and perhaps in the future NBC, they could start showing more games on NBC (National over the air channel) or just keep it how the Hockey games now on NBC & VS? http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2009-1...universal_N.htm Edited October 2, 2009 by Jwo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapt1307 81 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 I would think it would be a good thing but really have no idea what I'm talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevieY9802 6 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 I think it stays the same. So doesn't help but doesn't hurt anymore than where it's at now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 If they do it, I bet it gets done before the Olympics. $$$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 If they do it, I bet it gets done before the Olympics. $$$ Definitely. The Olympics (especially being only 1 hour ahead of EST) will bring in huge amounts of money. Either way, I doubt it changes much for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 From what I was reading, Comcast would be taking a controlling interest, not an outright buy. It might be good for the NHL, but who knows with Comcast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) Might be good for Comcast, but as far as DirecTV/Dish/Charter/U-Verse/etc subscribers are concerned? Probably should wait and see. Edited October 2, 2009 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stellargirl21 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 I just better not see a rise in my cable bill...it's ridiculous enough as it is!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,936 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 so I guess that would mean DirecTV would stop broadcasting all NBC channels then right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladinator 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 Comcast is, in my opinion (based on my experiences dealing with them), one of the worst corporations in the world...so (again in my opinion) this can only end bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 I have Charter, does this mean I may not get VS or NBC anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted October 2, 2009 so I guess that would mean DirecTV would stop broadcasting all NBC channels then right? That's right. No more SCF games being broadcasted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 From what I just read, if the deal goes through, all the Comcast and NBC Universal TV networks would be spun off into a NBC Universal Group (51 percent owned by Comcast). Just like all TV deals, nothing changes until the individual network contracts run out. It does make it easier to have NBC Universal content on Comcast, since they would own it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 In my opinion it's a good thing. Anything that keeps the NHL off the Mickey Mouse networks is a good thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladinator 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 In my opinion it's a good thing. Anything that keeps the NHL off the Mickey Mouse networks is a good thing. Lets not forget that Comcast owns the Mickey Mouse network that the NHL is currently under contract with... Comcast buying NBC will not get them off of VS... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Really? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Walt...ny_subsidiaries http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Comcast_Corporation Granted it's Wikipedia, but I'd like to know how Disney owns Comcast which owns Versus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliderJeff 11 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Really? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Walt...ny_subsidiaries http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Comcast_Corporation Granted it's Wikipedia, but I'd like to know how Disney owns Comcast which owns Versus. I think the "MIckey Mouse" network response was more of a cut at Comcast being a sub-par network, not that they were owned by Disney, which was the original intent of the first comment. At least that's the way I interpretted it. Regs, Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Really? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Walt...ny_subsidiaries http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Comcast_Corporation Granted it's Wikipedia, but I'd like to know how Disney owns Comcast which owns Versus. Disney does not own Comcast. They are their own company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Well, the League better find a way to bring in more revenue FAST; after all, they're running a franchise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladinator 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Really? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Walt...ny_subsidiaries http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Comcast_Corporation Granted it's Wikipedia, but I'd like to know how Disney owns Comcast which owns Versus. http://www.cjr.org/resources/index.php?c=comcast Comcast Corporation 1500 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Voice 1-800-Comcast www.comcast.com * Holdings Cable Comcast Cable Programming E! Entertainment Style Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic Comcast SportsNet Chicago Comcast SportsNet West SportsNet New York (partial) The Golf Channel Versus Network AZN Television PBS KIDS Sprout TV One G4 Sport Franchises Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Phantoms Philadelphia Charge Frederick Keys Delmarva Shorebirds Bowie Baysox Other Through Comcast Spectacor Wachovia Center Wachovia Spectrum Ovations Food Services New Era Tickets Front Row Marketing Services Comcast owns VS, which is a Mickey Mouse network. This doesn't mean that Disney is involved...it's like when Gretzky called the Devils a Mickey Mouse Franchise... Edited October 3, 2009 by Vladinator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal 1 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) http://www.cjr.org/resources/index.php?c=comcast Comcast owns VS, which is a Mickey Mouse network. This doesn't mean that Disney is involved...it's like when Gretzky called the Devils a Mickey Mouse Franchise... The deal they are trying to work with NBC is not structured like you think. Comcast would put all of their channels in to the NBCU family. This will raise the production values of the Comcast channels. What Comcast is looking for is distribution rights, including the part ownership of Hulu. If anything, you will see better channels available and a large increase of Internet content (Hulu/TvEverywhere). If done correctly. Edited October 3, 2009 by Fatal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladinator 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2009 The deal they are trying to work with NBC is not structured like you think. Comcast would put all of their channels in to the NBCU family. This will raise the production values of the Comcast channels. What Comcast is looking for is distribution rights, including the part ownership of Hulu. If anything, you will see better channels available and a large increase of Internet content (Hulu/TvEverywhere). If done correctly. Either way, it's comcast... After MANY, MANY bad experiences with them, I swore years ago that they would never get any of my money again if I could help it...so far, I have stuck to that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Haha this is confusing. So tell me if I get this right DirectTV contract with Versus is up. Comcast and DirectTV are going to go head to head on signing Versus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted October 4, 2009 Comcast owns VS, which is a Mickey Mouse network. This doesn't mean that Disney is involved...it's like when Gretzky called the Devils a Mickey Mouse Franchise... Oh, OK. You're using the term just figuratively. My statement was literal and figuratve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
