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Post by shelleyrules on Jul 23, 2007 15:25:32 GMT -5
TNA EXECUTIVES SPOTTED AT FOX IN LA FOR NEXT ROUND OF TV NEGOTIATIONS
by Mike Johnson @ 1:48:36 PM on 7/23/2007
TNA's Dixie Carter and Jeff Jarrett were back in Los Angeles late last week (I believe Wednesday or Thursday) for another round of meetings with FOX Network executives. One source spotted them eating with execs at the Fox commissary.
As I noted earlier today on PWInsider.com, internally TNA is going forward with fall plans on the notion that they will have a two hour edition of Impact on either SpikeTV or a FOX Network entity. SpikeTV reportedly has plans to move UFC programming (including the Ultimate Fighter reality series) to Wednesdays if TNA remains with them, presumably to make way for a two hour version of Impact.
According to one source in the entertainment industry, FOX and TNA have discussed a multi-tier deal with the company where TNA-branded shows would air on multiple networks. The source believed the FOX discussions may have included the idea of a live broadcast weekly.
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Post by taker1 on Jul 23, 2007 15:30:24 GMT -5
I hope FOX networks get TNA. 2 hours, and a lot more exposure.
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Post by King Shocker the Monumentous on Jul 23, 2007 17:01:26 GMT -5
2 Hours of TNA is nice, but it's still no competition if it's still on Thursday.
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Post by wwemark1 on Jul 23, 2007 17:10:11 GMT -5
They don't need to be "competition" they are far from ready.
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Post by deskjet on Jul 23, 2007 17:17:30 GMT -5
We're not looking at competiton here, we're looking at progression. This is great news for the company and personally i hope they sign with Fox. Sounds like FOX wants to offer them more.
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Post by THE *Legendary* STINGER on Jul 23, 2007 17:22:39 GMT -5
We're not looking at competiton here, we're looking at progression. This is great news for the company and personally i hope they sign with Fox. Sounds like FOX wants to offer them more. nicely put. |
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Post by hailsabin2422 on Jul 23, 2007 20:28:20 GMT -5
But if they do get a multi show deal then they should put it on Tuesday(live) and on thursday(taped) imo
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Post by CBT on Jul 23, 2007 20:44:27 GMT -5
- Moving to a whole new station
- Tape Delays
+ 1 more hour
+ Live episodes or Live Specials
= Something to talk about.
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Post by Adam on Jul 23, 2007 21:53:20 GMT -5
Anyone think they'll do one of those backwards messages for a PPV opening like they did to "announce" their SpikeTV move? Or will they just launch their redesigned site with a new Fox/FX/MyNetwork logo?
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Post by eddie eddie on Jul 23, 2007 21:57:19 GMT -5
Thats so awesome. Im excited.
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Post by deskjet on Jul 23, 2007 22:16:45 GMT -5
Anyone think they'll do one of those backwards messages for a PPV opening like they did to "announce" their SpikeTV move? Or will they just launch their redesigned site with a new Fox/FX/MyNetwork logo? whoa, didnt realize MyNetwork was a Fox affiliate. This validates previous reports and suggests some serious negotiations have been going on. Go with the company thats gonna take care of ya. Spike hasnt done anything to try to get them 2 hours since coming on, yet they pump out UFC a hundred times and other crappy programming...come on FOX...ok Im done ;D |
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Post by classicfan on Jul 23, 2007 23:09:14 GMT -5
If they do get a Fox deal, it will shoot them through the roof. I can't believe I am about to say this but....
TNA will explode soon and the WWE is in trouble if they don't up the anty on the product soon. Though I think the E' does better in competition anyway.
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Post by thevileone on Jul 24, 2007 1:34:51 GMT -5
If TNA were to suddenly get this big deal on Fox, I doubt they could handle it.
For starters they couldn't even handle putting a live show on Monday when RAW was not on.
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Post by gregthebunny on Jul 24, 2007 6:06:02 GMT -5
SpikeTV reportedly has plans to move UFC programming (including the Ultimate Fighter reality series) to Wednesdays if TNA remains with them, presumably to make way for a two hour version of Impact. There is no "reportedly" to this. Spike TV HAS moved The Ultimate Fighter. It was announced a few days ago. Anyone think they'll do one of those backwards messages for a PPV opening like they did to "announce" their SpikeTV move? Or will they just launch their redesigned site with a new Fox/FX/MyNetwork logo? whoa, didnt realize MyNetwork was a Fox affiliate. This validates previous reports and suggests some serious negotiations have been going on. Go with the company thats gonna take care of ya. Spike hasnt done anything to try to get them 2 hours since coming on, yet they pump out UFC a hundred times and other crappy programming...come on FOX...ok Im done ;D Because they totally didn't just move The Ultimate Fighter to another night, presumably in order to clear that 2nd hour for TNA if a deal is reached. Or given TNA the chance in the past to have 2-hour specials, which were testing the waters for a future move to 2 hours. But yeah, Spike TV has never done anything for TNA. Ever. Nope. Nothing. Boy you hit the nail on the head with that one. |
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Post by szatowski420 on Jul 24, 2007 7:23:51 GMT -5
I hope we get a 2 hour impact whether it be on Spike or a Fox network.
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Post by KRAYZIE BONE on Jul 24, 2007 12:22:03 GMT -5
If they do get a Fox deal, it will shoot them through the roof. I can't believe I am about to say this but.... TNA will explode soon and the WWE is in trouble if they don't up the anty on the product soon. Though I think the E' does better in competition anyway. your joking right? |
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Post by THE *Legendary* STINGER on Jul 24, 2007 13:04:42 GMT -5
SpikeTV reportedly has plans to move UFC programming (including the Ultimate Fighter reality series) to Wednesdays if TNA remains with them, presumably to make way for a two hour version of Impact. There is no "reportedly" to this. Spike TV HAS moved The Ultimate Fighter. It was announced a few days ago. whoa, didnt realize MyNetwork was a Fox affiliate. This validates previous reports and suggests some serious negotiations have been going on. Go with the company thats gonna take care of ya. Spike hasnt done anything to try to get them 2 hours since coming on, yet they pump out UFC a hundred times and other crappy programming...come on FOX...ok Im done ;D Because they totally didn't just move The Ultimate Fighter to another night, presumably in order to clear that 2nd hour for TNA if a deal is reached. Or given TNA the chance in the past to have 2-hour specials, which were testing the waters for a future move to 2 hours. But yeah, Spike TV has never done anything for TNA. Ever. Nope. Nothing. Boy you hit the nail on the head with that one. ...that isnt much... Spike TV shelled out over a million dollars to keep UFC.. why the  cant they do that for TNA? |
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Post by Blackjack on Jul 24, 2007 13:11:04 GMT -5
Wow a live show would be great!!
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Post by taker1 on Jul 24, 2007 15:03:06 GMT -5
There is no "reportedly" to this. Spike TV HAS moved The Ultimate Fighter. It was announced a few days ago. Because they totally didn't just move The Ultimate Fighter to another night, presumably in order to clear that 2nd hour for TNA if a deal is reached. Or given TNA the chance in the past to have 2-hour specials, which were testing the waters for a future move to 2 hours. But yeah, Spike TV has never done anything for TNA. Ever. Nope. Nothing. Boy you hit the nail on the head with that one. ...that isnt much... Spike TV shelled out over a million dollars to keep UFC.. why the cant they do that for TNA? Maybe because UFC is over 50x more popular than TNA in today's society? |
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Post by deskjet on Jul 24, 2007 20:32:29 GMT -5
...that isnt much... Spike TV shelled out over a million dollars to keep UFC.. why the cant they do that for TNA? Maybe because UFC is over 50x more popular than TNA in today's society? and that warrants a monopoly of programming time? please, if Spike wants to be known as the UFC channel, that's great but it shouldnt be at the hands of a compnay trying to make its mark. Sure Spike helped TNA get network but they havent done much to get them 2 hours...how long has TNA wanted 2 hours? almost since they came on, but what does Spike do? They throw them a bone here and there, then give us csi and star trek reruns and two hours worth of the most amazing videos, and some gawd aweful originla programming. I'm glad Spike gave them the cahnce but FOX can do so much more with them and I believe they are willing to allow that. |
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