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From: preece@uicsl.UUCP
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Subject: Re: HBO vs. Showtime - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 25-Jan-84 22:36:34 EST
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uicsl!preece    Jan 25 10:16:00 1984

You should be aware that there is going to be a greater diversity
between the services in the future.  Some movie studios are signing
exclusive agreements (most notably, Paramount, I believe, has
accepted a huge contract specifying that it will not release its
new product to HBO for a long time after it has been released to
Showtime/Movie Channel).

I wouldn't give up HBO, 'cause I'd miss Fraggle Rock, but there are
also some exclusives on the other services.

scott preece
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