Movie Premieres on terrestrial television

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theonlyweeman

25-10-2012

Originally Posted by Samthefootball:
“So why is it that the terrestrial channels take so long for the movies to come on air. Take The Dark Night for example why has it taken this long for them to show that movie.”

WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP ASKING ABOUT THE DARK KNIGHT? It's £15 for both Batman Begins and TDK in a triple play pack. Please tell me you haven't been waiting for ITV to show it?

Samthefootball

25-10-2012

Originally Posted by theonlyweeman:
“WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP ASKING ABOUT THE DARK KNIGHT? It's £15 for both Batman Begins and TDK in a triple play pack. Please tell me you haven't been waiting for ITV to show it?”

No no of course not i've seen it and got it on DVD i just wondered why they have taken so long to show the film.

TV Time Mike

26-10-2012

Even if you have the movie on DVD sometimes it's still fun to sit down and watch it on the tv with the ad breaks etc.

I was just reading the Town Called Eureka first novel and sheriff Carter has the same discusion with his daughter that there is something still special about watching live sports or movies on the linear broadcast channels

theonlyweeman

26-10-2012

Originally Posted by TV Time Mike:
“Even if you have the movie on DVD sometimes it's still fun to sit down and watch it on the tv with the ad breaks etc.

I was just reading the Town Called Eureka first novel and sheriff Carter has the same discusion with his daughter that there is something still special about watching live sports or movies on the linear broadcast channels”

Sports: Maybe
Movies; No, especially not if you're American...

Mr Sirs

26-10-2012

Originally Posted by TV Time Mike:
“Even if you have the movie on DVD sometimes it's still fun to sit down and watch it on the tv with the ad breaks etc.

I was just reading the Town Called Eureka first novel and sheriff Carter has the same discusion with his daughter that there is something still special about watching live sports or movies on the linear broadcast channels”

I can understand where you're coming from, but as said before the terrestrial broadcasters are miles way from where they were years ago screening big film premieres etc...

They call it progress - and progress has seen the terrestrials overtaken by video/dvds, then Sky, now Lovefilm/Netflix - next streaming films.

We will never go back to where we were years ago - and when I see what I've rented through Lovefilm you know what I'm quite pleased we won't.

ps Anyone know when The Dark Knight is coming on?

DVDfever

26-10-2012

Originally Posted by Mr Sirs:
“ps Anyone know when The Dark Knight is coming on? ”

Last week.

Mr Sirs

26-10-2012

Originally Posted by DVDfever:
“Last week.”

Hot damn! I knew it was in October! Can't believe I missed it.....

CUP OF TEAAA!

26-10-2012

I know exactly what you mean. I prefer watching films on TV definitely! I hate dragging myself up to the DVD player, having it there ready, is much simpler IMO. And the ad breaks are helpful for a wee

CUP OF TEAAA!

26-10-2012

When is the Dark Knight coming on? WHEN?????????

Billy_Value

26-10-2012

Originally Posted by TV Time Mike:
“Even if you have the movie on DVD sometimes it's still fun to sit down and watch it on the tv with the ad breaks etc.

I was just reading the Town Called Eureka first novel and sheriff Carter has the same discusion with his daughter that there is something still special about watching live sports or movies on the linear broadcast channels”

how so can you please explain?

CUP OF TEAAA!

26-10-2012

Originally Posted by theonlyweeman:
“Paranormal Activity (Icon) - I believe the BBC hold the rights, probably around Christmas (like most of their other premieres)
Sherlock Homes, Harry Potter 7 (pt. 1), The Hangover (Warner Bros.) - ITV hold the rights (with the possible exception of Harry Potter), god knows when we'll get those...
2012, Angels and Demons (Columbia) - Channel 5, expect a 3 year gap after theatrical release...
Toy Story 3 (Walt Disney) - BBC, due to Disney Cinemagic, expect a three year gap after theatrical release
Shrek 4 (Dreamworks Animation) - BBC, probably this christmas
Iron Man 2 (Paramount) - Channel 4, early next year?”

I'm really disappointed with Paranormal Activity! The BBC have the rights, why aren't they showing this next Wednesday?? I wish they showed it at 9pm on Halloween night! It's been AGES since I've seen a movie premiere on at primetime!

Showing it at Christmas is pointless

theonlyweeman

26-10-2012

Originally Posted by CUP OF TEAAA!:
“I'm really disappointed with Paranormal Activity! The BBC have the rights, why aren't they showing this next Wednesday?? I wish they showed it at 9pm on Halloween night! It's been AGES since I've seen a movie premiere on at primetime! Showing it at Christmas is pointless ”

It was a guess. The BBC might not even have the rights, and the BBC don't stick film premieres in prime time cos they get accused of laziness if they show films in place of programing (except a Christmas when everyone expects films)...

Gulfam1

27-10-2012

The Inbetweeners Movie - Thursday 8th November on channel 4 at 9pm

DVDfever

27-10-2012

9pm is the 'main programme' slot, usually a drama, or comedies on Friday. So films get bumped after the news.

Personally, I'd ditch the news on BBC1 and ITV, unless they can stick it much earlier in the evening like C4. It just gets in the way of regular TV. And that's what BBC News is for!

theonlyweeman

27-10-2012

Originally Posted by DVDfever:
“9pm is the 'main programme' slot, usually a drama, or comedies on Friday. So films get bumped after the news.

Personally, I'd ditch the news on BBC1 and ITV, unless they can stick it much earlier in the evening like C4. It just gets in the way of regular TV. And that's what BBC News is for!”

It's a license requirement for ITV to have the news on at the time. Which is presumably why they cut films in half instead of sticking the news on earlier...

Mr Sirs

27-10-2012

Based on earlier posts, tme for another update:-

SATURDAY 27TH - THE A TEAM (2010), Channel 4, 9.05-11.25pm.

BIRTH (2004), Channel 4, 1.35 BST-2.15am GMT (Sunday).

SUNDAY 28TH - NEXT (2006), Channel 5, 9.00-11.00pm.

DOWN TERRACE (2009), BBC2, 11.30pm-1.00am.

THURSDAY 8TH - INBETWEENERS MOVIE (2011), Channel 4, 9.00-?pm.

Mr Sirs

27-10-2012

Originally Posted by CUP OF TEAAA!:
“When is the Dark Knight coming on? WHEN????????? ”

Please refer to posts 481 & 482.

DVDfever

27-10-2012

Originally Posted by theonlyweeman:
“It's a license requirement for ITV to have the news on at the time. Which is presumably why they cut films in half instead of sticking the news on earlier...”

They manage it at weekends (sometimes)

theonlyweeman

27-10-2012

Originally Posted by DVDfever:
“They manage it at weekends (sometimes)”

My understanding is that it has been as close to ten as possible for around 90% of the time, so if they were to change it they'd probably get a telling off from Ofcom.

Dancc

27-10-2012

Bangkok Dangerous is the C5 movie premiere on November 4. 9pm start.

Valkyrie follows on November 11.

DVDfever

27-10-2012

Originally Posted by theonlyweeman:
“My understanding is that it has been as close to ten as possible for around 90% of the time, so if they were to change it they'd probably get a telling off from Ofcom.”

It's 11.15pm tonight and 11.05 tomorrow. Far from close to 10pm. Is there a special dispensation for weekends and, why is it an issue being at 10pm anyway?

CUP OF TEAAA!

27-10-2012

Originally Posted by theonlyweeman:
“It was a guess. The BBC might not even have the rights, and the BBC don't stick film premieres in prime time cos they get accused of laziness if they show films in place of programing (except a Christmas when everyone expects films)...”

I personally think that the 9pm slot should have a bit of variety. From time to time, i.e every month or so, I think there should be a movie premiere on there, especially on BBC1 and ITV1. There are always a lot of drama/comedy/documentaries etc, which I don't mind! But a movie once in a while would be nice

Anybody agree?

CUP OF TEAAA!

27-10-2012

Originally Posted by Mr Sirs:
“Please refer to posts 481 & 482. ”

It came on in 2006, before it was even made.

And people insult ITV!

theonlyweeman

27-10-2012

Originally Posted by DVDfever:
“It's 11.15pm tonight and 11.05 tomorrow. Far from close to 10pm. Is there a special dispensation for weekends and, why is it an issue being at 10pm anyway?”

I think it's to do with accessibility (and tradition suggests the news will be at 10) so ITV keep it in the same format. C4 were recently whinged at for falling news ratings (despite having the best news coverage), so ITV aren't willing to risk it.

DVDfever

28-10-2012

Originally Posted by CUP OF TEAAA!:
“I personally think that the 9pm slot should have a bit of variety. From time to time, i.e every month or so, I think there should be a movie premiere on there, especially on BBC1 and ITV1. There are always a lot of drama/comedy/documentaries etc, which I don't mind! But a movie once in a while would be nice Anybody agree? ”

It would get split by the news, so I'd pass. There's been the occasional decent movie premiering after the news, so I'd keep them there. Stops them clashing with something else (and yes, I could record something and catch up later, but if I can watch a programme live, I find it more convenient)

Originally Posted by theonlyweeman:
“I think it's to do with accessibility (and tradition suggests the news will be at 10) so ITV keep it in the same format. C4 were recently whinged at for falling news ratings (despite having the best news coverage), so ITV aren't willing to risk it.”

Does anyone under 45 still watch ITV these days? I only watch Take Me Out as it's car crash TV, but the rest of the time, there's only ever one thing at most on there. The rest of the time, except for X-Factor, it looks like the kind of channel my parents would watch.

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