Making television easy again. By Phillip Swann
Comcast today is removing Starz from all programming packages, and making the premium channel available as an a la carte offering for $5 a month. The two companies last December signed a new carriage agreement that called for Starz to be removed from all basic subscriber plans. However, Comcast and Starz agreed to keep the
Q. Is there any update on Comcast and Starz? I know they were planning to get rid of Starz, but they were still talking about a new deal. What’s the latest? — Fran, Boston. Fran, Comcast announced in October that on December 4 it would add the Epix premium channel to most programming packages. But
Q. I remember you wrote awhile back that Comcast would remove Starz from our TV packages this week. Is that happening? Will we get it back if they do? — Sheila, Boston. Sheila, Comcast announced in October that on December 4 it would add the Epix premium channel to most programming packages. But on December
Q. I got a statement from Comcast yesterday saying I will lose Starz later this year and get Epix instead. I’m interested in Epix, but I really like Starz. So will Comcast really get rid of Starz? — Teresa, Boston. Teresa, you have been placed in the middle of a fee fight. Let me explain.
DIRECTV is holding a free preview of the Starz channel from Friday, January 19 (today) through Sunday, January 21, the satellite TV service has announced. The preview is coinciding with the premiere episode of the premium channel’s new sci-fi series, Counterpart, which stars J.K. Simmons as a lowly United Nations bureaucrat who discovers his superiors
DIRECTV will hold a free preview of the Starz channel from Friday, January 19 through Monday, January 22, the satcaster has announced. The preview will coincide with the premiere episode of the premium channel’s new sci-fi series, Counterpart, which stars J.K. Simmons as a lowly United Nations bureaucrat who discovers his superiors have found a
Epix has canceled the political spoof, Graves, after two seasons and 20 episodes, Variety reports. The show, which starred Nick Nolte as a former president who suddenly finds candor after leaving office, completed its second (and now final) season earlier this month. Shop Now at Amazon! Last-Minute Holiday Deals! Graves generated a mixed reaction from