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Offline cc17926

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NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« on: December 03, 2009, 06:38:01 AM »
this was announced today, Comcast has placed a bid that NBC approved to merge the companies to create one new company. This is pending government approval. Now I don't necessarily hate Comcast, but WHAT THE HELL..?!

heres a business link: http://dailylocal.com/articles/2009/12/02/business/doc4b156a388b067234724260.txt
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2009, 09:49:07 AM »
Same here i'm shocked

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts told Cnbc: It comes down to the programming channels, are what are growing in the content area. This company will have if not "The Best" a fantastic suite of cable channels, each a multimedia brand, each growing and we are very excited today.
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2009, 10:28:13 AM »
Just as long as Comcast doesn't ruin NBC properties like they ruined TechTV....  :club:
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2009, 10:36:25 AM »
Does this mean big changes ahead for TWC?
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2009, 10:48:25 AM »
Quote from: Mike M on December 03, 2009, 10:36:25 AM
Does this mean big changes ahead for TWC?
I am surprised nobody posted this earlier. The deal was made public several days ago. They are not merging but Comcast is purchasing 51% of NBCU, GE will have something around 49% after purchasing  Vivendi's share of NBCU. I HIGHLY doubt you will see any changes to TWC. The deal wont even be finalized for months if not a year.
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2009, 06:22:22 AM »
i dont think comcast can do too much to TWC, dont forget that NBC isnt the sole owner of the channel, there are two other holding companies with TWC. even if comcast wanted to do something with TWC, it would be to expand comcast's programming, like, adding TWC's long form programming to the OnDemand list. thats my 2 cents on that thought.
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2009, 09:44:15 AM »
I wish Darby would be fired but it looks like Comcast is keeping most of the people from NBC.
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2009, 12:59:00 PM »
Quote from: Localonthe8s on December 06, 2009, 09:44:15 AM
I wish Darby would be fired but it looks like Comcast is keeping most of the people from NBC.
Comcast isn't keeping anything.... they don't even control anything yet. Why are so many people hating on Darby? The TWC wiki was horrendous. You all make it seem like every bad idea at TWC over the past year was from him. I am not saying I like him but everyone seems to be looking for someone to blame and he seems to get the finger.
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2009, 02:00:13 PM »
Quote from: Martin on December 06, 2009, 12:59:00 PM
Quote from: Localonthe8s on December 06, 2009, 09:44:15 AM
I wish Darby would be fired but it looks like Comcast is keeping most of the people from NBC.
Comcast isn't keeping anything.... they don't even control anything yet. Why are so many people hating on Darby? The TWC wiki was horrendous. You all make it seem like every bad idea at TWC over the past year was from him. I am not saying I like him but everyone seems to be looking for someone to blame and he seems to get the finger.
Because it's pretty obvious that's he  was the NBC exec who  played a big role into the changes in TWC....movies, extra longform, music, and even WUWA in some sort.
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2009, 02:05:00 PM »
I agree with Molly... if it wasn't Darby who else would have made the changes?
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2009, 03:01:14 PM »
Quote from: Localonthe8s on December 06, 2009, 02:00:13 PM

Because it's pretty obvious that's he  was the NBC exec who  played a big role into the changes in TWC....movies, extra longform, music, and even WUWA in some sort.
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Movies and extra longform were in the works long before NBC had any role in TWC...
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2009, 03:03:23 PM »
Well, if they wanna air movies, air WEATHER-related movies, not the Misery or that long form crap they aired for a short time that had nothing to do with weather :rolleyes:
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2009, 03:38:06 PM »
Well, excessive longform is inexcusable. People tune to TWC to see their weather should severe weather develop or a massive snowstorm move in. Most people do not tune into TWC to see the same episode of Storm Stories or High Seas Rescue that airs 10 times a week.
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2009, 04:05:56 PM »
Quote from: wxntrafficfan on December 06, 2009, 03:38:06 PM
Well, excessive longform is inexcusable. People tune to TWC to see their weather should severe weather develop or a massive snowstorm move in. Most people do not tune into TWC to see the same episode of Storm Stories or High Seas Rescue that airs 10 times a week.
TWC relys on stupid ratings companies instead of actual viewer comments as a way to make tons of cash only to make more long form episodes and excessive advertising. Sad, but true. :(
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Re: NBC Universal to merge with Comcast
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2009, 04:59:17 PM »
Yup, nothing us viewers can do on our end. We're just going to have to put up with their moves. It's TV these days- what else would ya expect?
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