Talk:Showtime

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[edit] Audience size

How many viewers/subscribers does Showtime have? --209.161.165.94 06:29, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Time References

Just a minor fix. Saying 'just recently' fixes the article's creation date. I change "An example of this is the 2004 version of The Punisher, which debuted in January 2006 and just recently (November 2006) premiered on basic cable channel FX." to "An example of this is the 2004 version of The Punisher, which debuted in January 2006 and then premiered November 2006 on basic cable channel FX."

well, i wrote that and that's fine. but, then, someone added "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III" in lieu of "THE PUNISHER". so, i just opted to delete that part of the paragraph in favor of just leaving it at the simple fact that their premieres do tend to show up on TNT shortly after premiering on the network. and i also changed the 16-month window between cable premiere and broadcast premiere. the movie "MEAN GIRLS" premiered on showtime and then later on TNT in the same year, (MARCH 2006 on Showtime, NOVEMBER 2006 on TBS and TNT).

and the window in-between THEATRICAL and CABLE PREMIERE is LARGER than that of STARZ and HBO. this weekend (april 14, 2007), HBO is premiering "UNITED 93", while a film like "HOSTEL" (which will be shown exclusively on Showtime) is set to premiere in JULY (nearly 2 years AFTER its theatrical premiere).

[edit] Original programming

Showtime also ran a season of a sitcom titled "Hard Knocks", which is perhaps memorable only for featuring a young Bill Maher, who at the time had a mane of hair that even Dennis Miller would envy.

[edit] Showtime channels

I removed the merge tag from this page and redirected showtime channels here; all the content on that page was already present on this page. phoebe 07:08, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Showtime Beyond

I deleted the digital cable only tag from this channel info, as it's available on Dish Network, as per their channel list and my EPG. Ehren 02:27, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Showtime/Smithsonian controversy

Maybe adding something about the recent controversy would be appropriate. I don't know which article to put it in, this one or Smithsonian? See [1]

[edit] Why is the main website, US only?

It seems strange that they do this, and yet HBO, CBS, NBC et al are all readily available.

I watch a Showtime US program that isn't available in Australia and wanted to get some more information, but due to my geography, am locked out. Is there a reason? Neolux 14:42, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

I've just asked the question to the official website support. I'm French and a few months ago I remember trying to access Dexter official website and got a Restricted access, USA residents only page. To tell the truth I was completely stunned. The Web with restricted access ? A website forbidden to non-US residents ? I couldn't believe it ! For me the Web should remain free of any restricted areas, specially when it comes to foreign residents. The annoying thing was that they didn't even consider explaining the reason. See the official answer to the Non-US Resident: Why can't I access your website? question for example : Showtime is available in the United States only..
What's next ? Hopefully it seems the website is now accessible to everyone. That's why I've just removed the USA access only notices from the article, and hope we won't have to add them again ! I really thought something was wrong at Showtime, like it they were against Freedom and Liberty, foreign cultures… I'm glad the website is now opened to Earth residents. Can't wait to read the answer to my question. --Goa103 23:29, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
The FAQ question has not been removed from the site, so unless we have proof that Showtime has opened their site to international viewers, we cannot be for sure. I have reverted your edit because Showtime has been very strict about access of their site to international viewers unless they were behind a US proxy server. Even then, some restrictions will most likely remain on the site's video offerings due to licensing conflicts in other countries. Nate 00:32, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Showtime Logo Is Incorrect

The current logo is incorrect... The arabia logo is said to be the USA logo which is not correct... this needed changed.

That's just the Nick Jr. Vandal, Jamesinc14 (under various IP socks). He always does this, and we will always revert him. Nate 00:34, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] SOME ADDITIONS

  • 1: The logo that appears is not Showtime US' logo. It will never be. It is Showtime Arabia.
  • 2: Sho.com is open all over the world, and is not just restricted to the US.

Koolgiy 01:06, 8 August 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Chrono Crusade????

Can someone explain to me how chrno crusade is Showtime's "original programming"? Maybe I just don't understand the definition of "Original Programming" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.139.32.227 (talk) 08:27, 19 September 2007 (UTC)

I was just wondering the same thing. I think it needs to be removed. DeMyztikX (talk) 03:09, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Confusing?

Some parts of this article seem confusing or inconsistent. The History section is the most confusing bit. And there is no mention of the rebranding of Showtime 2 except for the gallery. ♪♫Alucard 16♫♪ 04:52, 5 March 2008 (UTC)