scifi channel starts in australia december 1

[Ext User(david)]

hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a new
channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1 for
platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for $6.95 per
month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start atleast maybe
1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au compare programming
to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia

[Ext User(milo)]

"david" <satob196@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a
> new channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1
> for platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for $6.95
> per month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start atleast
> maybe 1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au compare
> programming to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia
>
so its not included in the basics package? and is it on austar as well?
milo

[Ext User(michael t)]

"milo" <mrmilomannowra@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> "david" <satob196@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> news:453c69b4$0$24797$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.a u...
>> hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a
>> new channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1
>> for platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for
>> $6.95 per month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start
>> atleast maybe 1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au
>> compare programming to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia
>>
> so its not included in the basics package? and is it on austar as well?
> milo
>
So what type of programs will we be getting on this channel.
Lots of "reality" television?

[Ext User(smithy)]

where did you get that pricing information from?

"david" <satob196@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a
> new channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1
> for platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for $6.95
> per month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start atleast
> maybe 1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au compare
> programming to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia
>

[Ext User(Craig Sutton)]

"david" <satob196@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a
> new channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1
> for platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for $6.95
> per month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start atleast
> maybe 1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au compare
> programming to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia
>
Its nothing to do with the U.S version all they have done is bought the
branding.

[Ext User(Mot Adv-NSW)]

> So what type of programs will we be getting on this channel.
> Lots of "reality" television?
http://www.scifitv.com.au/tvguide/

[Ext User(Arty)]

david wrote:

> hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a new
> channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1 for
> platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for $6.95 per
> month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start atleast maybe
> 1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au compare programming
> to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia

Your never going to get the same version as the US, because the rights
to the programs belong with FTA and other PayTV stations here.

[Ext User(mal)]

On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:05:26 +1000, "david" <satob196@optusnet.com.au>
wrote:

>hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a new
>channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1 for
>platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for $6.95 per
>month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start atleast maybe
>1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au compare programming
>to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia
>

Welcome to re runs of old series. If they could show some new series
over waiting for the free to air channels then I'd subscibe to it.

[Ext User(David M.)]

LOTS of reruns of Stargate SG-1, Battlestar Galactica (the new one),
X-files, Andromeda, and did I mention Stargate SG-1? And often?
Sometimes they'll take a show all day long, like Quantum Leap for 6 or 8
straight hours, but at least they are in order, thank goodness.
Once in a while they have original movies that they had made or bought
but they're usually low-grade TV quality. Once in a blue moon, they'll
show a major sci-fi motion picture -- but with billions of hours of
commercials.
There are some new serials that are all pretty bland, too.

It used to cost $12/year when it was on C-band, and that's about what
it's worth.

That said, I still check daily to see if I want it again. :)

David M.



michael t wrote:

> "milo" <mrmilomannowra@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>>"david" <satob196@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
>>news:453c69b4$0$24797$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.a u...
>>
>>>hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a
>>>new channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1
>>>for platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for
>>>$6.95 per month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start
>>>atleast maybe 1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au
>>>compare programming to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia
>>>
>>
>>so its not included in the basics package? and is it on austar as well?
>>milo
>>
>
> So what type of programs will we be getting on this channel.
> Lots of "reality" television?
>
>

[Ext User(David M.)]

Looking at a few days programming, I'd say it's nearly identical to what
is on in the US, except we don't get Firefly anymore. That was a good one.

David M.


Arty wrote:

>
>
> david wrote:
>
>> hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is
>> a new channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in
>> december 1 for platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be
>> obtained for $6.95 per month by itself ok id rather the usa version
>> but its a start atleast maybe 1 day get it via thew usa website
>> www.scifitv.com.au compare programming to www.scifi.com .thanks david
>> nsw australia
>
>
> Your never going to get the same version as the US, because the rights
> to the programs belong with FTA and other PayTV stations here.

[Ext User(Jonathan Wilson)]

David M. wrote:
> Looking at a few days programming, I'd say it's nearly identical to what
> is on in the US, except we don't get Firefly anymore. That was a good one.
Firefly is on Fox8 I believe.

[Ext User(Trent)]

"david" <satob196@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a
> new channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1
> for platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for $6.95
> per month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start atleast
> maybe 1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au compare
> programming to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia
>

Its not the same as it was 5 years ago.
Nothing but garbage horror shows now.
Only Friday night is worth watching.

[Ext User(David Z)]

Curious about the sci-fi channel. They only list 8 odd shows - how can 8
shows fill 24 hours each day?

Also, don't all channels have a minimum Australian content requirement?
There is no Australian sci-fi so how will they fullfil this requirement?
(TV1 doesn't play any aussie shows either, but I think Cash Trivia Challenge
lets them get away with it ;)

"david" <satob196@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:453c69b4$0$24797$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.a u...
> hi guys, ive just learnt from foxtell if you notice on ch132 there is a
> new channel there its called the scifi channel its coming in december 1
> for platium pakakages its free the scifi channel can be obtained for $6.95
> per month by itself ok id rather the usa version but its a start atleast
> maybe 1 day get it via thew usa website www.scifitv.com.au compare
> programming to www.scifi.com .thanks david nsw australia
>

[Ext User(Kevin Hendrikssen)]

"David Z" <dave@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Curious about the sci-fi channel. They only list 8 odd shows - how can 8
> shows fill 24 hours each day?

Foxtel's version of the Sci Fi channel is nothing but a bunch of stuff they
have already aired ad nauseum on TV1. See here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68314630@N00/271768718/

All they have done here is purchased the rights to the "Sci Fi Channel"
branding from the US, and repackaged their old shit. What a con.

[Ext User(Groucho)]

"David Z" <dave@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Curious about the sci-fi channel. They only list 8 odd shows - how can 8
> shows fill 24 hours each day?
>
> Also, don't all channels have a minimum Australian content requirement?
> There is no Australian sci-fi so how will they fullfil this requirement?
> (TV1 doesn't play any aussie shows either, but I think Cash Trivia
> Challenge lets them get away with it ;)
>

No Australian Sci Fi ??? No new stuff granted but there's been several
Sci-Fi shows made in aus before.

"Time Trax" and "Farscape" immediately spring to mind. There was a few aimed
for kids in mid afternoon timeslot as well such as "The Girl From Tomorrow"
"Spellbinder" and others

[Ext User(Jonathan Wilson)]

> Also, don't all channels have a minimum Australian content requirement?
> There is no Australian sci-fi so how will they fullfil this requirement?
> (TV1 doesn't play any aussie shows either, but I think Cash Trivia Challenge
> lets them get away with it ;)
Are you sure about the Australian content rules for Pay TV?
There are other channels on Foxtel that don't play any Aussie content...
Antenna Pacific
RAI International
UKTV (I think)
FOX News
CNN
ESPN

There may be others (like some of the documentary, kids and music channels)

[Ext User(Trent)]

"Groucho" <nowhere@home.invalid> wrote in message
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> "David Z" <dave@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:xqZ0h.55185$rP1.31385@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>> Curious about the sci-fi channel. They only list 8 odd shows - how can 8
>> shows fill 24 hours each day?
>>
>> Also, don't all channels have a minimum Australian content requirement?
>> There is no Australian sci-fi so how will they fullfil this requirement?
>> (TV1 doesn't play any aussie shows either, but I think Cash Trivia
>> Challenge lets them get away with it ;)
>>
>
> No Australian Sci Fi ??? No new stuff granted but there's been several
> Sci-Fi shows made in aus before.
>
> "Time Trax" and "Farscape" immediately spring to mind. There was a few
> aimed


Made in Aus, but not by Aus


> for kids in mid afternoon timeslot as well such as "The Girl From
> Tomorrow" "Spellbinder" and others
>

[Ext User(imorf)]

Groucho wrote:
> "David Z" <dave@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:xqZ0h.55185$rP1.31385@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>> Curious about the sci-fi channel. They only list 8 odd shows - how can 8
>> shows fill 24 hours each day?
>>
>> Also, don't all channels have a minimum Australian content requirement?
>> There is no Australian sci-fi so how will they fullfil this requirement?
>> (TV1 doesn't play any aussie shows either, but I think Cash Trivia
>> Challenge lets them get away with it ;)
>>
>
> No Australian Sci Fi ??? No new stuff granted but there's been several
> Sci-Fi shows made in aus before.
>
> "Time Trax" and "Farscape" immediately spring to mind. There was a few aimed
> for kids in mid afternoon timeslot as well such as "The Girl From Tomorrow"
> "Spellbinder" and others

I think I saw Time Trax, was that the show about the cop chasing
fugitives from the future, and it had the girl from Ferris Bueller's Day
off in it?
Was the main character in Time Trax also the captain in Firefly?

[Ext User(Wally Anglesea™)]

On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:38:34 GMT, "Trent" <nunyaspam@spam.net> wrote:

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>"Groucho" <nowhere@home.invalid> wrote in message
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>> "David Z" <dave@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:xqZ0h.55185$rP1.31385@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>> Curious about the sci-fi channel. They only list 8 odd shows - how can 8
>>> shows fill 24 hours each day?
>>>
>>> Also, don't all channels have a minimum Australian content requirement?
>>> There is no Australian sci-fi so how will they fullfil this requirement?
>>> (TV1 doesn't play any aussie shows either, but I think Cash Trivia
>>> Challenge lets them get away with it ;)
>>>
>>
>> No Australian Sci Fi ??? No new stuff granted but there's been several
>> Sci-Fi shows made in aus before.
>>
>> "Time Trax" and "Farscape" immediately spring to mind. There was a few
>> aimed
>
>
>Made in Aus, but not by Aus
>

Anyone remember Phoenix 5?

ABC, sometime in the 70's.............

Production values were somewhere below early "Rocky Jones - Space
Ranger" of the 50's.



>
>> for kids in mid afternoon timeslot as well such as "The Girl From
>> Tomorrow" "Spellbinder" and others
>>
>
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> Groucho wrote:
>> "David Z" <dave@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:xqZ0h.55185$rP1.31385@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>> Curious about the sci-fi channel. They only list 8 odd shows - how can
>>> 8 shows fill 24 hours each day?
>>>
>>> Also, don't all channels have a minimum Australian content requirement?
>>> There is no Australian sci-fi so how will they fullfil this requirement?
>>> (TV1 doesn't play any aussie shows either, but I think Cash Trivia
>>> Challenge lets them get away with it ;)
>>>
>>
>> No Australian Sci Fi ??? No new stuff granted but there's been several
>> Sci-Fi shows made in aus before.
>>
>> "Time Trax" and "Farscape" immediately spring to mind. There was a few
>> aimed for kids in mid afternoon timeslot as well such as "The Girl From
>> Tomorrow" "Spellbinder" and others
>
> I think I saw Time Trax, was that the show about the cop chasing fugitives
> from the future, and it had the girl from Ferris Bueller's Day off in it?

Yes and Yes (Mia Sara) though unfortunately she was in very few episodes :(

> Was the main character in Time Trax also the captain in Firefly?
No. Dale Midkiff vs Nathan Fillion