That makes sense, I guess. Still, you'd think they could route us to an ad-supported site or something.
I have no idea why US networks block people outside the US, since we don't pay any licensing fees.
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That makes sense, I guess. Still, you'd think they could route us to an ad-supported site or something.
I have no idea why US networks block people outside the US, since we don't pay any licensing fees.
Heh. It's Ash screaming in Evil Dead II.
Personally I thought he seemed quite enthused talking about it, a lot of the time. Maybe I just wasn't paying enough attention and missed the down beat stuff.On-topic:
I liked it. Pretty cool stuff. And yes, it was downbeat at times. Typical BBC indeed.
Andrew Marr is unlikely to have the Cheggers approach, is he?
Well I think the international BBC site is now ad-funded, but still any content deals done with independent producers will only cover the UK, I suppose the same goes for the US networks. So rights have to be sold internationally for it to be shown internationally. Maybe all that will change if the BBC get to do this whole "international co-operation" thing with productions?
And there's the "Or something" that rightfully craps on my theory.
Good point.
Don't DO that! *shudder* Cheggers....eurgh....
It looks interesting. I hope they air it over here. In the meantime, I'll try to stow my American Sense of Entitlement. 
They probably are planning to air it on BBC America or PBS.
That, or they're planning an American version starring one of the runners-up from Last Comic Standing.
They probably are planning to air it on BBC America or PBS.
That, or they're planning an American version starring one of the runners-up from Last Comic Standing.
It looks interesting. I hope they air it over here. In the meantime, I'll try to stow my American Sense of Entitlement.
They probably are planning to air it on BBC America or PBS.
That, or they're planning an American version starring one of the runners-up from Last Comic Standing.
Well actually, BBC America is a separate entity, they still have to buy the rights like anyone else. BBC's rights are handled by BBC Worldwide, so basically, if no one wants to buy them BBC Worldwide buy them and distribute them on their owned channels, like BBC America. So unless it's a co-production with BBC America, I don't think they ever really plan to show them on BBC America.
The BBC is bloody complicated. I don't even think its directors know how it works.
I think the only thing more complicated and less understood is the NHS...
Probably.
I once listened to a podcast about the launch of the iplayer, and one of the BBC heads on the panel mentioned that one of the biggest issues they had is the BBC doesn't actually own any of its output.
I once listened to a podcast about the launch of the iplayer, and one of the BBC heads on the panel mentioned that one of the biggest issues they had is the BBC doesn't actually own any of its output.
Any? I thought only 25% had to be external commissions?Probably.
I once listened to a podcast about the launch of the iplayer, and one of the BBC heads on the panel mentioned that one of the biggest issues they had is the BBC doesn't actually own any of its output.
I found it pretty staggering too.
Oh, I found the podcast(s) in question:
http://matthewcashmore.blip.tv/file/154332/
If anyone's interested. I thought it was a pretty enlightening discussion. It's basically responding to criticisms of the IPlayer's DRM and why it was (at the time) only available on Windows PCs running Internet Explorer.
Since then things have changed. The downloader now works with firefox and all the content is available to stream in-browser, which works with Macs and Linux too.
Also:
http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/news/archives/2007/10/iplayer_drm_and_1.html
Oh, I found the podcast(s) in question:
http://matthewcashmore.blip.tv/file/154332/
If anyone's interested. I thought it was a pretty enlightening discussion. It's basically responding to criticisms of the IPlayer's DRM and why it was (at the time) only available on Windows PCs running Internet Explorer.
Since then things have changed. The downloader now works with firefox and all the content is available to stream in-browser, which works with Macs and Linux too.
Also:
http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/news/archives/2007/10/iplayer_drm_and_1.html
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I guess technically, BBC Worldwide own the rights to their output... and any money made from the sales go back to the BBC, but it seems weird they'd need to clear rights to use their own work...
It looks interesting. I hope they air it over here. In the meantime, I'll try to stow my American Sense of Entitlement.
Yeah, it looks fascinating. You should be able to get quite a bit of it from the YouTube playlist here and while I wouldn't advocate this here for movies or anything (and I won't link to it), Google SurfTheChannel and they should have the entire thing in their documentaries section soon enough.
*face palm* I didn't mean mysoginistic. I meant misanthropic! Honestly! I really shouldn't post before breakfast. I think what I meant by the (corrected) comment was that every documentary I see these days is condeming people for something and I just felt it was a matter of time before it cropped up in this documentary, too.
I'm off on holiday for a few weeks, but my discussion with you, Bob would have made me give it another go. If it's on still when I get home, I'll check it out again.
*face palm* I didn't mean mysoginistic. I meant misanthropic! Honestly! I really shouldn't post before breakfast. I think what I meant by the (corrected) comment was that every documentary I see these days is condeming people for something and I just felt it was a matter of time before it cropped up in this documentary, too.
I'm off on holiday for a few weeks, but my discussion with you, Bob would have made me give it another go. If it's on still when I get home, I'll check it out again.
I see, I thought you maybe meant myopic inevitability, like short sighted about the consequences, or narrow minded.
Enjoy your holiday.
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