Dish, AMC Networks play hardball in dispute: Satcaster downgrades channels

**gadgtfreek** · 06-05-2012, 04:27 PM

Amid a standoff on carriage talks, satcaster Dish Network is playing hardball with AMC Networks, downgrading the channel positions of its flagship cabler as well as IFC and We TV.

As of midnight, AMC, IFC and We TV moved out of the cluster of general entertainment networks to near the bottom of the channel list near the infomercial outlets. AMC's standard-definition channel had been in the advantageous position of channel 130, but has now been exiled to channel 9609. IFC dropped from 131 to 9608 while We TV sank from 128 to 9607.

Dish and AMC Networks jousting is heating up as the June 30 contract expiration approaches. Dish already dropped AMC Networks' Sundance Channel on May 20.

AMC also raised the stakes in Sunday's episode of "Mad Men," which featured multiple spots warning Dish Network subscribers of the pending loss and urging them to support its campaign to pressure the Englewood, Colo.-based satcaster. Similar spots will run in AMC's "The Killing" and other shows.

On Monday, many Dish subscribers were likely convinced that AMC had been dropped entirely, a week before the "Mad Men" season finale, when they couldn't find the channel in its usual spot.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2...ons-downgrades

**StoneD** · 06-05-2012, 06:35 PM

F'in Dish. Better have this sorted out by the time Walking Dead comes back. That's the only show I care about.

**mytime** · 06-05-2012, 07:04 PM

Meh....AMC is a joke anymore. Don't care if that crap channel is there or not.

**gadgtfreek** · 06-29-2012, 11:30 AM

I watch several of their originals, they are quite good.

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**StoneD** · 06-29-2012, 02:58 PM

Noooooooooooooo!!!!!

Now I have to get my Walking Dead fix elsewhere. The HDnet movies channel may have some decent films on from time to time, but I'd rather have my zombie show seasons.

**gadgtfreek** · 06-29-2012, 06:30 PM

I know. I like Dead, Hell on Wheels and The Killing.

They also have a couple of future shows in the works that look good too. This is why I keep the ATV around, I wont miss an episode if I really wanna see it

**gadgtfreek** · 07-01-2012, 02:34 PM

Gone as of midnight.

**gadgtfreek** · 07-03-2012, 09:39 AM

Looks like aint coming back for awhile.

Folks who have called in about AMC and the others being gone are getting some nice credits. Many that have complained about what AMC originals they are going to miss are getting a FREE roku player. I dont think Dish would give you a free Roku if you are getting the channel back any time soon.

**cajieboy** · 07-07-2012, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Jason Whiddon

I know. I like Dead, Hell on Wheels and The Killing.

They also have a couple of future shows in the works that look good too. This is why I keep the ATV around, I wont miss an episode if I really wanna see it

I like all of those mentioned plus Mad Men & Breaking Bad. In recent years, that little network AMC has garnished more major TV awards for its shows than all of the big 4 put together. If AMC could just add a good comedy show to their line-up they would have the total package.

About 2 weeks ago, my sister & family made a switch from Uverse to Dish. She's already regretting that decision, but is now stuck w/a 2-yr contract. Seems the Dish folks made some over the phone verbal promises that were not true, false pricing info, and a few other aberrations that has my Sis PO'd to the max. I told her to open a complaint file w/the FCC and/or FTC or anybody responsible for regulating the industry. I've never had a contract w/a Cable/SAT service that lasted 2 years, etc. If anyone knows how to get out of that Dish contract, please let me know and I'll pass it along to her.

**CALIBER** · 07-12-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jason Whiddon

Looks like aint coming back for awhile.

Folks who have called in about AMC and the others being gone are getting some nice credits. Many that have complained about what AMC originals they are going to miss are getting a FREE roku player. I dont think Dish would give you a free Roku if you are getting the channel back any time soon.

Yeah it isn't coming back, I just spoke to an account specialist and she said they lost AMC cause they couldn't come to an agreement. So they are sending me a free roku player and a free HDMI cable!! This really is a saving grace for Dish in my eyes. I have had nothing but trouble with Dish since the beginning which has just generated nothing but pure hate for this company, and I think sending out a free roku box is a great way to make this up to paying customers.

Still when my contract is up I am jumping ship and never looking back!!

**gadgtfreek** · 07-12-2012, 01:24 PM

They are getting ready to settle the Voom lawsuit, which is part of the bad blood, so maybe after that is settled they will work out AMC, or make that part of the settlement, who knows.

**gadgtfreek** · 07-13-2012, 09:59 AM

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**CALIBER** · 07-14-2012, 11:05 PM

Either way it worked out well for me, shit I don't even watch AMC, and I got a free roku box out of the deal!! This will be nice for the kids tv down stairs.

**vläd** · 07-14-2012, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by caliberconst.

Either way it worked out well for me, shit I don't even watch AMC, and I got a free roku box out of the deal!! This will be nice for the kids tv down stairs.

Dude! You missing out on Hell on Wheels!

**cajieboy** · 07-15-2012, 01:04 AM

Update on Sis' Dish. After I tipped her about a free Roku from Dish, she now has one on the way, and an additional $35 off her bill this month. Not too shabby...no sir, not too shabby at all.