DirecTV drops Viacom channels in a fee dispute (dispute now over) - Page 2 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Francois Caron · 2012-07-13, 11:36 PM

Even then, there are some pretty interesting "deals" made between BDUs and Cat. B specialty channels since that portion isn't regulated by the CRTC. For example, religious channels often have to PAY the BDUs for carriage!

Dr.Dave · 2012-07-20, 01:57 PM

Precise financial details of the new seven-year agreement weren't disclosed. But people familiar with the situation said Viacom won an increase of more than 20% in the fees paid by DirecTV, which previously had totaled around $500 million annually...

DirecTV had previously said that Viacom was asking for a 30% increase in fees.

The new agreement doesn't require DirecTV to carry the Epix movie channel, which had also been a stumbling block.

Blackloz · 2012-07-20, 09:44 PM

I'm happy its over although it didn't really effect me as I still got to see Teen Wolf on Much Music. I would however liked to have had Epix been included, but oh well.

2012-07-20, 01:57 PM	#17
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,820	Viacom to Restore DirecTV Channels Precise financial details of the new seven-year agreement weren't disclosed. But people familiar with the situation said Viacom won an increase of more than 20% in the fees paid by DirecTV, which previously had totaled around $500 million annually... DirecTV had previously said that Viacom was asking for a 30% increase in fees. The new agreement doesn't require DirecTV to carry the Epix movie channel, which had also been a stumbling block.

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2012-07-13, 11:36 PM	#16
Francois Caron Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,371	Even then, there are some pretty interesting "deals" made between BDUs and Cat. B specialty channels since that portion isn't regulated by the CRTC. For example, religious channels often have to PAY the BDUs for carriage!

2012-07-20, 09:44 PM	#18
Blackloz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Regina,SK & Plentywood MT Posts: 881	I'm happy its over although it didn't really effect me as I still got to see Teen Wolf on Much Music. I would however liked to have had Epix been included, but oh well.