stern tv -- turns to IN DEMAND

[ldivinag]

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117926925?categoryid=1236&cs=1&s=h&p=0

another extra $10... sigh...

well when his sirius show is uncensored, no more pixelated boobies like that piece of shit channel, e!.

maybe i'll stick around for the first few months...

[seahawks80]

Wow... Stern really seems to be sticking it to his fans at this point! First, they have to pony up $12.95 to hear him on Sirius come January. now, they have to pony up $10 to see him on tv. Sure, the uncensored shows should be much more appealing to his fans than the censored radio/tv shows of the past... but going from free to $22.95 per month is a tough pill to swallow. I'm sure he's making huge money from both deals, but it'll be interesting to see how many of his fans come along with him. I'm hoping he at least brings a large percentage of his radio fans to Sirius :D

[deadhead13]

Wow... Stern really seems to be sticking it to his fans at this point! First, they have to pony up $12.95 to hear him on Sirius come January. now, they have to pony up $10 to see him on tv. Sure, the uncensored shows should be much more appealing to his fans than the censored radio/tv shows of the past... but going from free to $22.95 per month is a tough pill to swallow. I'm sure he's making huge money from both deals, but it'll be interesting to see how many of his fans come along with him. I'm hoping he at least brings a large percentage of his radio fans to Sirius :D

Just do not listen.

[Hoffer]

I for one am glad he's doing this. I was really wondering how he was going to pull off his radio show while having to worry about content for TV. I felt that he wouldn't "let loose" because he'd always worry about his TV show. Now he can do anything he wants and it will make it uncensored on both radio and TV.

I don't really know anything about In Demand. I have DirecTV and am pretty sure In Demand is a cable thing only. I currently download Stern's radio show off usenet. They also post the E! show on usenet. I'm sure this In Demand show will be on there. So, I'll probably just download it if I can't get it off DTV.

[WolfViper]

I would like to see his new episodes, but I don’t mind paying 12.95 for listening him and for all the other great programs on Sirius! But once he starts on In Demand, I will give it a shot. But depends on how much? I already pay high on my cable bill!

[mytesirius]

I would like to see his new episodes, but I don’t mind paying 12.95 for listening him and for all the other great programs on Sirius! But once he starts on In Demand, I will give it a shot. But depends on how much? I already pay high on my cable bill!

My cable bill is way too high! :D As much as I enjoy aspects of Stern's show, I'm not going to invest in INDEMAND. I enjoy HS on radio moreso than TV. I'll stick with HS on Sirius.

[BatSh*tCrazy]

I for one am glad he's doing this. I was really wondering how he was going to pull off his radio show while having to worry about content for TV. I felt that he wouldn't "let loose" because he'd always worry about his TV show. Now he can do anything he wants and it will make it uncensored on both radio and TV.

I don't really know anything about In Demand. I have DirecTV and am pretty sure In Demand is a cable thing only. I currently download Stern's radio show off usenet. They also post the E! show on usenet. I'm sure this In Demand show will be on there. So, I'll probably just download it if I can't get it off DTV.



Exactamundo! Thank gawd for News Groups! I get all my PPV fights off of there, and I know that i'll be able to get Stern's In-Demand show that way, too.

[bclbob]

Isn't it ironic his radio show will be on satellite radio but his TV show will not be on satellite tv?

[WolfViper]

Isn't it ironic his radio show will be on satellite radio but his TV show will not be on satellite tv?

Is it true that InDemand is not on satellite TV?

[arails4]

In Demand runs PPV programing for digital cable systems, like Charter Communications where I live.

[w0kie]

In Demand Lands Stern SVOD Coverage
Cable pay-per-view provider In-Demand Networks said it gained exclusive U.S. rights to televise Howard Stern and his show via subscription video-on-demand. The show will consist of the shock jock's presentation on Sirius Satellite Radio, which he's set to join in January 2006.

The three-year deal also grants In Demand the rights to Stern's remaining shows while he's still broadcasting on terrestrial radio.

In Demand said it has reached SVOD agreements with Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Cox that allow their operating divisions to offer the service via SVOD. In Demand said it will negotiate with other providers for additional distribution.

source: www.skyreport.com

[dan8379]

Will this at all be competition for Sirius? Will people who don't have Sirius but have cable with InDemand possibly decide to spend the $10/month instead of the $12.95/month because they'll actually get to see the nudity? Sure they won't get the whole 4 hour show, but how many people really are able to listen to all 4 hours a day anyway? Just a thought...

[Hoffer]

I actually listen to the entire show, but I download it off usenet. I listen to it at work. So, I can pause when I have a meeting or go to lunch.

I download the version that is posted in 30 minute increments as the show airs. I start listening to it when I'm getting ready for work in the morning and finish around 2:00 in the afternoon. It's nice too because I can skip the 20 minute commercial breaks.

[dantodd]

Will this at all be competition for Sirius? Will people who don't have Sirius but have cable with InDemand possibly decide to spend the $10/month instead of the $12.95/month because they'll actually get to see the nudity? Sure they won't get the whole 4 hour show, but how many people really are able to listen to all 4 hours a day anyway? Just a thought...

It is quite possible that InDemand will broadcast all 4 hours. I suspect it will be delayed though. I can't imagine that InDemand will make much off of this deal. That may be wishful thinking though. Wishful because I'd like to see it show up on HBO or Cinemax.

[4BAMA]

Will this at all be competition for Sirius? Will people who don't have Sirius but have cable with InDemand possibly decide to spend the $10/month instead of the $12.95/month because they'll actually get to see the nudity? Sure they won't get the whole 4 hour show, but how many people really are able to listen to all 4 hours a day anyway? Just a thought...

this is just my guess. but since the stern show will be at sirius studios i would think sirius would have a revenue sharing deal on stern show.

[merovingian]

I came over to Sirius in plenty of time to prepare for Stern. I don't know if I can do the TV dealio though. It's starting to take a toll on my pockets all of a sudden in being a Stern fan.

What he needs to do is come out with an uncensored DVD!! Now that I would buy!

[AnfKid]

I'm worried with all this impending uncensored material, they might go too far and decapitate a girl :rolleyes:

[AnfKid]

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117926925?categoryid=1236&cs=1&s=h&p=0

another extra $10... sigh...

well when his sirius show is uncensored, no more pixelated boobies like that piece of shit channel, e!.

maybe i'll stick around for the first few months...

i can deal with the blurred titties. That's what porn is for loll. It's all about the live show on the radio. The E! show is only good when they show shyt like Jeff the drunk falling down or someone getting beefed in the face for concert tickets

[Manco]

Will this at all be competition for Sirius? Will people who don't have Sirius but have cable with InDemand possibly decide to spend the $10/month instead of the $12.95/month because they'll actually get to see the nudity? Sure they won't get the whole 4 hour show, but how many people really are able to listen to all 4 hours a day anyway? Just a thought...

this is just my guess. but since the stern show will be at sirius studios i would think sirius would have a revenue sharing deal on stern show.

This makes sense. I can't imagine Howard using Sirius studios without Sirius getting compensated for studio time at a minimum.

[Hoffer]

It is quite possible that InDemand will broadcast all 4 hours. I suspect it will be delayed though. I can't imagine that InDemand will make much off of this deal. That may be wishful thinking though. Wishful because I'd like to see it show up on HBO or Cinemax.

I read in one press release that they plan for 60 to 90 minutes of content from each show.

Is In Demand stuff commercial free? I'm assuming so since you're paying for it.

I will kinda watch each show. Being that I listen to every minute of the radio show, I only need to watch so much of it. I know with the E! show, I usually only spent 2 minutes on it. I'd just look to see what the hot chick looked liked and moved on. Then again, uncensored hot chicks may keep me on longer. :)

Man, I can't wait for uncensored Stern. I'm SO glad the TV show will be uncensored. It will easily be worth $10/month.

[STEELERSRULE]

I hope someone can answer this for me. I am a little confused about In Demand or Video on Demand(VOD).

Is it a monthly charge for those viewings, or is it like a PPV, but only for content not found on there?

Also, if you have HBO/Showtime/whatever, do you get the VOD channels as well, or are those an extra monthly/per view charge for programs off of those channels? Is it a cheaper charge if you sub. to those services, or is it a flat rate everyone has to pay?

Help me clear up this crap.

[AnfKid]

I hope someone can answer this for me. I am a little confused about In Demand or Video on Demand(VOD).

Is it a monthly charge for those viewings, or is it like a PPV, but only for content not found on there?

Also, if you have HBO/Showtime/whatever, do you get the VOD channels as well, or are those an extra monthly/per view charge for programs off of those channels? Is it a cheaper charge if you sub. to those services, or is it a flat rate everyone has to pay?

Help me clear up this crap.


I hope this clears up some of your questions....


NEW YORK -- Howard Stern has signed a three-year deal with In Demand to carry the TV version of his daily show on Sirius satellite radio.Auds will get the raunchy Stern instead of the sanitized version, which is still available on E! even though his contract wasn't renewed. Basic cabler is still running reruns.

In Demand, the dominant U.S. distributor of pay-per-view movies and events, will offer the Stern show to cable networks via subscription video-on-demand. SVOD is a platform that requires people to subscribe to a digital cable box and in this case pay $10 extra each month to get the standalone channel that carries Stern.

The parties declined to reveal the amount of money In Demand will pay Stern for exclusive TV rights to his show, but the deal is complicated because it includes an unspecified number of pay-per-view specials produced and hosted by Stern. His New Year's Eve PPV event in December 1993 racked up 35 million buys to become one of the biggest nonsports revenue generators in the history of pay-per-view.

In Demand will distribute these one-shots for a PPV fee separate from the radio show subscription, although customers may get the specials at no extra cost if they buy a one-year subscription to the SVOD service.

Rob Jacobson, president-CEO of In Demand Networks, said the company's plan -- beginning later this year -- is to tape each day's four-hour radio show featuring Stern and his cast of regulars and edit it down to between 60 and 90 minutes for delivery to SVOD customers the next day.

"We'll have a lot of flexibility and latitude in figuring out the exact length of each show," Jacobson said. "Our goal is to create a tightly edited, fast-moving show."

One reason Stern chose In Demand as the TV partner, said his agent-manager Don Buchwald, is that Stern won't face "the censorship and government interference that continue on his terrestrial radio show" distributed by Infinity Broadcasting.

That censorship, which has cost Stern $1.75 million in government fines, drove a wedge between Infinity and the shockjock. Instead of renewing his contract with Infinity, which expires at the end of the year, Stern jumped to Sirius, which agreed to pony up $100 million per year for five years, beginning in January.

E! Entertainment TV, which carries a half-hour nightly version of his Infinity show, has to be much more discreet because it takes advertising. "E!" covers any nudity with pixilation; foul language disappears through electronically lowered volume.

Last September, Stern cut a deal with Internet VODcompany Movielink to offer uncensored clips on Stern's Web site from the E! cablecast featuring the soft-core nudity that E! eliminated. That deal expires with the end of the E! contract.

Jacobson said as many as 20 million In Demand subscribers will be able to buy Stern on SVOD when it kicks off in January. If only a small percentage of that number ponies up for the show, In Demand and Stern will be rolling in dough.

"Howard will be the first stand-alone personality in SVOD," Jacobson said, adding he's confident the shockjock's fans will seek him out and swell the number of SVOD subscribers.

Buchwald said Stern was attracted to In Demand because "it's a company with significant substance. It's owned by three major cable operators: Comcast, Time Warner and Cox."

All three of those operators are carving out SVOD dial positions for the Stern show, and In Demand has begun negotiating with other cable operators.

For Stern junkies, Jacobson said the SVOD window will keep previous Stern shows on the platform for a couple of weeks for call-up at the flick of a button on the remote.