AusV8 TV coverage in NZ [formerly TV3 - Another raw deal on coverage] - Page 15

smokin'joe · 12 Mar 2013, 03:07 (Ref:3217321)

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Originally Posted by socram

And don't forget that Mr E. doesn't just control the broadcast TV at F1, he owns it!

He is also on record that no other category of racing is important and therefore TV coverage of any other racing only dilutes the focus on/of F1.

sounds like TV3's attitude towards NZST !!!

socram · 12 Mar 2013, 04:42 (Ref:3217331)

You are forgetting that ST probably pays for the coverage - maybe Mark will confirm. Certainly any stuff filmed and then edited in the studio has to be paid for and then presented to the TV companies as a ready to run package.

In fact it is quite a joke going into the studio to commentate 2 months after filming and trying not to blurt out what eventually happened, either in that race, or happened at a later round! It also requires a lot of concentration as it is up to the editor as to what you are actually seeing. His cut.

Samwhk · 14 Mar 2013, 20:28 (Ref:3218496)

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Originally Posted by Tracy

According to Sky's facebook this morning, we aren't getting the AGP V8 races

"V8 coverage from the Melbourne F1 was not made available to us. Unfortunately we cannot broadcast this."

I'm still struggling to understand why we aren't getting coverage. I could sorta understand when V8SC was on 3 and F1 on Sky, but now it makes no sense. Well, it doesn't to a pleb like myself at any rate.

Armco Bender · 14 Mar 2013, 21:04 (Ref:3218520)

The broadcast rights belong to F1....if Sky pay them a bizillion dollars they can show them.

promax · 15 Mar 2013, 02:38 (Ref:3218670)

gee Armco.. i thought you would've said the total needed was a baaazillion dollars not bizillion dollars

Tracy · 27 Apr 2013, 07:09 (Ref:3239903)

Looks like Prime is showing the V8 Supercars next weekend from Perth delayed on Prime for those without sky - good to see. Was looking at the freeview guide and it's on at 11.30pm.

ascott · 28 Apr 2013, 08:17 (Ref:3240170)

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Originally Posted by Tracy

Looks like Prime is showing the V8 Supercars next weekend from Perth delayed on Prime for those without sky - good to see. Was looking at the freeview guide and it's on at 11.30pm.

Thanks for the heads up. That's good for those who aren't sky customers such as myself.

Swedish Brick · 6 Oct 2013, 05:59 (Ref:3313394)

Um, why is Prime's schedule for next weekend not showing Bathurst?!

Tracy · 6 Oct 2013, 06:23 (Ref:3313396)

Hi

Because apparently they aren't showing it according to their FB page

Before the 2013 season started SKY were approached by the V8 organisers with a request to take over the rights from the incumbent broadcaster as the races were not being shown LIVE all the time and were often moved to time slots late in the evening. Our agreement includes making two races available on Prime, a Pukekohe and a Perth race which have both taken place. All other races, including Bathurst, are available exclusively LIVE on SKY Sport in high definition.
Like · Reply · 11 September at 17:56

Pretty sure 99% of people would rather see Bathurst than Perth :S

Swedish Brick · 6 Oct 2013, 06:24 (Ref:3313397)

Right. Time for some angry venting via emails.
Pack of ********s

NZSTfan · 6 Oct 2013, 07:52 (Ref:3313405)

What? So no FTA coverage of the great race at all in nz?
that really sux if true. So many kiwis look forward to this one weekend of racing, and quite frankly it is our right to watch it FTA

adbutler · 6 Oct 2013, 08:20 (Ref:3313413)

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Originally Posted by NZSTfan

What? So no FTA coverage of the great race at all in nz?
that really sux if true. So many kiwis look forward to this one weekend of racing, and quite frankly it is our right to watch it FTA

Looks that way unfortunately. This'll be the first time in 10-15 years that I haven't watched Bathurst and I'm not going to start paying Sky for the privilege any time soon.

Armco Bender · 6 Oct 2013, 08:49 (Ref:3313419)

It'll be free on the interweb,also you can get a site that has race control & the marshalls radios,makes for good viewing/listening.

DX20VT · 6 Oct 2013, 09:36 (Ref:3313438)

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Originally Posted by Armco Bender

It'll be free on the interweb,also you can get a site that has race control & the marshalls radios,makes for good viewing/listening.

Yes you can, in any country in the world,

except NZ thanks to sky.

Swedish Brick · 6 Oct 2013, 09:38 (Ref:3313440)

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Originally Posted by Armco Bender

also you can get a site that has race control & the marshalls radios,makes for good viewing/listening.

What site is that?

Armco Bender · 6 Oct 2013, 09:43 (Ref:3313441)

http://www.bathurstscan.com/livestre...ontrol-stream/

Armco Bender · 6 Oct 2013, 09:46 (Ref:3313443)

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Yes you can, in any country in the world,

except NZ thanks to sky.

Vipbox or hide your isp via one of the isp hiding sites.

Swedish Brick · 6 Oct 2013, 09:49 (Ref:3313444)

You still have to pay to join the V8 stream. And any proxy that allows streaming you also have to pay for.
Vip box will work, but will be average quality and you won't be able to full screen it.
However, that and justin.tv will provide a stream so you get to see most of it.

NZSTfan · 6 Oct 2013, 10:12 (Ref:3313451)

Still sux imo. Unless your an IT dude, you ain't watching Bathurst in a hurry

Swedish Brick · 6 Oct 2013, 10:14 (Ref:3313452)

Yes it sucks big time as its a pain in the ass sitting at a PC all day

Goat Boy · 6 Oct 2013, 11:20 (Ref:3313467)

I seem to recall some of you trumpeting the departure of V8SC from TV3 to Sky as a great thing. Now you see why I did not share your enthusiasm...

Swedish Brick · 6 Oct 2013, 18:30 (Ref:3313686)

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Originally Posted by Goat Boy

I seem to recall some of you trumpeting the departure of V8SC from TV3 to Sky as a great thing. Now you see why I did not share your enthusiasm...

I don't recall being so enthusiastic. TV3 were doing an abysmal job. And at the time Bathurst was going to be FTA.

Black pearl, you make no sense at all an miss several points

Goat Boy · 6 Oct 2013, 19:21 (Ref:3313724)

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Originally Posted by Swedish Brick

I don't recall being so enthusiastic. TV3 were doing an abysmal job. And at the time Bathurst was going to be FTA.

My point is that Sky will do whatever suits Sky, they only care about how much money they can get, not the viewing public.

Swedish Brick · 6 Oct 2013, 21:05 (Ref:3313801)

Then state your point. Not some inaccurate comment designed to troll

Biggy G · 6 Oct 2013, 22:15 (Ref:3313845)

Just want to poke my head up as a Sky supporter here, the coverage has been fantastic all season, i've been over the moon with the transition of coverage to Sky. Whilst some say TV3 "Killed" the coverage, the honest truth is they did all they could, but it's not like the News was every going to be bumped for live coverage of every V8 Supercar round. In NZ Sky TV is the only way to get the amount of live coverage we've enjoyed this year, no if, buts or maybes.

In saying that, i'll be in Melbourne for Bathurst and miss the entire event.... god dammit.

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