HDNet to be discontinued on Shaw Cable March 20th [now confirmed] - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

magnet · 2012-02-25, 11:04 AM

It seems Shaw Direct is dropping HDNet on March 20th.
One would assume the same will happen to Shaw Cable.
Stay tuned.

gretzky · 2012-02-25, 11:20 AM

no HDNET= i'll drop my package

bigscreenbob · 2012-02-25, 12:12 PM

With the changes coming to HDNet when they re-brand it mite not be that much of a loss. While I still enjoy it even though they have cut out the movies they are going to be axing Art and Deadline and any shows that are "adult" orientated, turning the station in some kind of "entertainment tonite" channel.
I will miss the concerts on Sunday as that is supposed to remain but at 4 bucks a month=bye bye HDNet.

scrooloose · 2012-02-25, 12:38 PM

HDNet served its purpose but it's not needed anymore.

-Mike

Shootmaster_44 · 2012-02-25, 12:49 PM

I hope this isn't true. I realize the change means the end to the adult oriented programming. But it also means I lose coverage of the College Basketball Invitational tournament. Yes the teams aren't nearly as good as those who make the Big and Little Dance, but I enjoy seeing colleges you wouldn't see otherwise.

ABTeacher · 2012-02-25, 01:54 PM

So I wonder if when HDNet becomes AXS if Shaw will even bother getting it. Reading the website about the change, I'm not too impressed. The last thing we need is another Entertainment channel with more award shows, parties, etc. Isn't there already enough of this stuff on TV??? With the switch to more family-oriented programming, I will not be sending SHAW an extra $3.95 for anything resembling what AXS is claiming it will be. The quirky shows is what amde this channel fun and enteratining.

JesseJ · 2012-03-04, 08:45 AM

Ryan Seacrest is officially getting into the cable network ownership business. The American Idol host is teaming with entrepreneur Mark Cuban, talent agency CAA and concert giant AEG in a joint venture to rebrand Cuban’s cable network HDNet into a live entertainment and lifestyle programming channel.
Starting this summer, HDNet will become AXS TV, which will draw on live event productions, such as concerts, provided by AEG, which owns the Staples Center, Nokia Theatre and other facilities. “This is a major step on our way to offering more live programming than any other entertainment and lifestyle network,” said HDNet co-founder Cuban.
Seacrest’s company Ryan Seacrest Media will have an ownership stake and provide access to celebrity and brand relationships, plus develop and produce programming for the network. ”Over the last year, we’ve been diligently working with our partners AEG and CAA to strategize and explore how we could deliver quality live entertainment and lifestyle programming to a large audience,” Seacrest said. “HDNet is the perfect partner to help us translate our vision into a reality, giving us an instant reach into 35 million homes when we rebrand the channel.”
Some HDNet programming will continue on the channel, such as HDNet Fights, Inside MMA, Dan Rather Reports and some non-scripted series.

2012-02-25, 11:04 AM	#1
magnet Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 3,994	HDNet to be discontinued on Shaw Cable March 20th [now confirmed] It seems Shaw Direct is dropping HDNet on March 20th. One would assume the same will happen to Shaw Cable. Stay tuned. __________________ When it comes to humility, I am the greatest!

2012-02-25, 12:38 PM	#4
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,117	HDNet served its purpose but it's not needed anymore. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

2012-03-04, 08:45 AM	#7
JesseJ Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Shaw Digital HD Plus, 3416 & Expander Posts: 6,313	Ryan Seacrest is officially getting into the cable network ownership business. The American Idol host is teaming with entrepreneur Mark Cuban, talent agency CAA and concert giant AEG in a joint venture to rebrand Cuban’s cable network HDNet into a live entertainment and lifestyle programming channel. Starting this summer, HDNet will become AXS TV, which will draw on live event productions, such as concerts, provided by AEG, which owns the Staples Center, Nokia Theatre and other facilities. “This is a major step on our way to offering more live programming than any other entertainment and lifestyle network,” said HDNet co-founder Cuban. Seacrest’s company Ryan Seacrest Media will have an ownership stake and provide access to celebrity and brand relationships, plus develop and produce programming for the network. ”Over the last year, we’ve been diligently working with our partners AEG and CAA to strategize and explore how we could deliver quality live entertainment and lifestyle programming to a large audience,” Seacrest said. “HDNet is the perfect partner to help us translate our vision into a reality, giving us an instant reach into 35 million homes when we rebrand the channel.” Some HDNet programming will continue on the channel, such as HDNet Fights, Inside MMA, Dan Rather Reports and some non-scripted series. __________________ SHAW 2012 HD Count: +8 (51 Total not counting SC or SNETWorld)

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2012-02-25, 11:20 AM	#2
gretzky Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 731	no HDNET= i'll drop my package

2012-02-25, 12:12 PM	#3
bigscreenbob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cranbrook, B.C. Posts: 626	With the changes coming to HDNet when they re-brand it mite not be that much of a loss. While I still enjoy it even though they have cut out the movies they are going to be axing Art and Deadline and any shows that are "adult" orientated, turning the station in some kind of "entertainment tonite" channel. I will miss the concerts on Sunday as that is supposed to remain but at 4 bucks a month=bye bye HDNet.

2012-02-25, 12:49 PM	#5
Shootmaster_44 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lloydminster, AB Posts: 234	I hope this isn't true. I realize the change means the end to the adult oriented programming. But it also means I lose coverage of the College Basketball Invitational tournament. Yes the teams aren't nearly as good as those who make the Big and Little Dance, but I enjoy seeing colleges you wouldn't see otherwise.

2012-02-25, 01:54 PM	#6
ABTeacher Rookie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton Posts: 24	So I wonder if when HDNet becomes AXS if Shaw will even bother getting it. Reading the website about the change, I'm not too impressed. The last thing we need is another Entertainment channel with more award shows, parties, etc. Isn't there already enough of this stuff on TV??? With the switch to more family-oriented programming, I will not be sending SHAW an extra $3.95 for anything resembling what AXS is claiming it will be. The quirky shows is what amde this channel fun and enteratining.