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Cowboys Thrilled for Dish Network's New Internet Service BFG 9000 circles the wagons

Dish Network has a thing for cowboys. Having aired several spots with cowboys last year advertising its Blockbuster Movie Pass, the satellite-TV provider goes back to the ranch in its…

October 9, 2012, 2:32 PM EDT

Disney and Cablevision Sign Carriage Agreement Multi-year deal includes fast-forward-disabled on-demand content

Disney and Cablevision have signed a new multi-year carriage deal with no visible drama at all (hear that, Dish Network, DirecTV, Viacom and AMC?). The pact includes several new authenticated…

October 4, 2012, 11:53 AM EDT

Dish Network Doubling Down on Auto Hop Boxing-themed presser features Beck, Eliot Spitzer

If you were wondering whether or not Dish Network is considering backing away from its Auto Hop feature in the wake of programmer outrage and litigation, wonder no more: no. An…

September 13, 2012, 8:15 PM EDT

What Does the Return of Glenn Beck Mean for Digital Video? Bringing 35 hours of new content each week to Dish

Glenn Beck is returning to television on Dish Network starting in just a few hours. Beginning at 5 p.m., the controversial conservative talk show host will bring his Web series…

September 12, 2012, 2:53 PM EDT

FTC to Dish: Do Not Call Means Do Not Call Dish stands by its telemarketing practices

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Dish Network, alleging the satellite TV provider called millions of consumers after they asked telemarketers not to call them again. The complaint, filed Aug. 22…

August 23, 2012, 2:48 PM EDT

AMC Continues Zombie Attack on Dish With Undead Presidential Candidate A. Zombie heads out on tour

Depending on your ideological leanings, a viable third-party presidential candidate may sound like a good thing right about now. Even if he's undead. A pasty-faced decaying dude named A. Zombie,…

August 22, 2012, 3:34 PM EDT

AMC Is Preparing to See a Lot More Trouble From Dish Cable company upbeat but vague about upfront

The shadow of the impending Dish Network lawsuit loomed large over AMC's earnings call this morning. The cable network company is suing Dish for $2.5 billion in damages and has…

August 9, 2012, 12:19 PM EDT

Dropped by Dish, AMC's Zombies Invade NYC 'Walking Dead' stunt rallies fans against blackout

When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth. And when there's no more AMC on Dish Network, the dead will walk New York City. Viral…

August 1, 2012, 8:05 AM EDT

SNL Kagan: Some Carriers Are Willing to Ditch Your Favorite Channels Comcast, Scripps model low-drama deal in the midst of high-profile disputes

SNL Kagan analysts are predicting that carriage agreements will split into two different types over the coming years. The first type is exemplified by the quiet pact inked by Comcast and…

July 24, 2012, 3:36 PM EDT

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