TNN Relaunches in September - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

davidtcb · 2012-04-19, 10:21 PM

The Nashville Network plans to relaunch this coming September as a digital broadcast network.

http://watchtnn.com/

http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/4/1...k-Returns.aspx

numba1killa · 2012-04-19, 11:16 PM

Well thats fantastic for Country Music fans, sadly CMT is just like ABCspark and every other channel that airs America's Funniest Home Videos ... shows like that etc ..

Great news!!

querty-m4n · 2012-04-19, 11:55 PM

Quote:

The network will return to broadcast television through exclusive network affiliates.

Does this mean it will be a sub-network like RTN, RFD and other US channels? I don't see it being an exclusive satellite undertaking like TNN was in the 80s. I can however see it being a FTA channel.

Quote:

Programming will combine digitally restored classic content pulled from the vaults in Nashville with contemporary shows of today, creating an experience that will bring delight to country music lovers of every generation.

Glad to hear that part.

MCIBUS · 2012-04-20, 09:23 AM

One catch?

Since TNN(original) turned into Spike, will this TNN(New) be allowed in Canada. Even though TNN was licensed that's for Spike not this one. And will CMT fight it.

LONSat · 2012-04-20, 12:26 PM

Typically the CRTC has not been favourable to allowing digital sub-channels to be carried by BDU's. It will be a bonus to OTA people if there is a border station that picks this up.

NovaMan · 2012-04-21, 12:40 AM

Another possibility is that TNN would be picked up by a Canadian affiliate. Something like the days when CHCH was operating as the now-defunct CH / E! channel. We may get a watered down version of TNN if an independent television station in Canada applies as an affiliate. Of course they could not carry 100% of the TNN programming because of Canadian content rules.

Smoothfonzo · 2012-04-22, 02:27 AM

Interesting. This is the first time I hear of a network coming back after having switched to a different format. I wonder if some others will follow suit.

mismag · 2012-04-23, 08:53 PM

Wouldn't Spike own the trademarks to TNN?

mike10 · 2012-04-23, 08:56 PM

Viacom sold the TNN rights to this new company

BKman74 · 2012-04-24, 10:34 AM

oh yeah i remember TNN. They turned into a male-oriented channel and aired shows like Ren & Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon. I can't sleep anymore from watching that show! LOL!

DanJ · 2012-04-24, 07:25 PM

Wonder if they will bring back Crook and Chase LOL.

Reed Solomon · 2012-04-24, 09:22 PM

There's a tear in my beer.

classicsat · 2012-04-25, 08:42 AM

That was TNN which turned into Spike.

Long ago it was called the The Nashville Network and has a strong mid-south country feel. This new network is going to being that TNN back, or something like it. Including Crook And Chase, I hear.

CastleRockDays · 2012-04-26, 05:11 AM

Whoa that's cool! Yeah I wonder if it'll be available in Canada or not. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

classicsat · 2012-04-27, 08:41 AM

Probably not. At last the way the CRTC currently works.

2012-04-19, 10:21 PM	#1
davidtcb Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Posts: 88	TNN Relaunches in September The Nashville Network plans to relaunch this coming September as a digital broadcast network. http://watchtnn.com/ http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/4/1...k-Returns.aspx __________________ SA3250HD, Rogers VIP. Samsung SIR-T351 HD Tuner. JVC AV-30W585.

2012-04-20, 09:23 AM	#4
MCIBUS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,137	TNN IN Canada? One catch? Since TNN(original) turned into Spike, will this TNN(New) be allowed in Canada. Even though TNN was licensed that's for Spike not this one. And will CMT fight it. Last edited by Danster; 2012-04-20 at 06:57 PM. Reason: typo

2012-04-20, 12:26 PM	#5
LONSat Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 495	Typically the CRTC has not been favourable to allowing digital sub-channels to be carried by BDU's. It will be a bonus to OTA people if there is a border station that picks this up. __________________ Living in the land of the mayor that won't do the right thing.

2012-04-24, 10:34 AM	#10
BKman74 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC - CIS 430-500 Posts: 146	TNN oh yeah i remember TNN. They turned into a male-oriented channel and aired shows like Ren & Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon. I can't sleep anymore from watching that show! LOL!

2012-04-26, 05:11 AM	#14
CastleRockDays Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 497	Whoa that's cool! Yeah I wonder if it'll be available in Canada or not. I guess we'll have to wait and see. __________________ --Castle

2012-04-19, 11:16 PM	#2
numba1killa Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SSM Canada Posts: 282	Well thats fantastic for Country Music fans, sadly CMT is just like ABCspark and every other channel that airs America's Funniest Home Videos ... shows like that etc .. Great news!!

2012-04-21, 12:40 AM	#6
NovaMan Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 214	Another possibility is that TNN would be picked up by a Canadian affiliate. Something like the days when CHCH was operating as the now-defunct CH / E! channel. We may get a watered down version of TNN if an independent television station in Canada applies as an affiliate. Of course they could not carry 100% of the TNN programming because of Canadian content rules.

2012-04-22, 02:27 AM	#7
Smoothfonzo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 156	Interesting. This is the first time I hear of a network coming back after having switched to a different format. I wonder if some others will follow suit.

2012-04-23, 08:53 PM	#8
mismag Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 143	Wouldn't Spike own the trademarks to TNN?

2012-04-23, 08:56 PM	#9
mike10 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 333	Viacom sold the TNN rights to this new company

2012-04-24, 07:25 PM	#11
DanJ Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 140	Wonder if they will bring back Crook and Chase LOL.

2012-04-24, 09:22 PM	#12
Reed Solomon Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West K, Winnipeg Posts: 163	There's a tear in my beer.

2012-04-25, 08:42 AM	#13
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 4,005	That was TNN which turned into Spike. Long ago it was called the The Nashville Network and has a strong mid-south country feel. This new network is going to being that TNN back, or something like it. Including Crook And Chase, I hear.

2012-04-27, 08:41 AM	#15
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 4,005	Probably not. At last the way the CRTC currently works.

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