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From: neff@ihuxf.UUCP (j)
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Subject: Re: HBO vs. Showtime
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Date: Thu, 26-Jan-84 13:58:13 EST
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One possible consideration might be that Showtime has recently signed an
deal with a major motion picture company (I'm not sure, but I
think it was Paramount) that gives them exclusive cable rights to their
motion pictures for five years.  Some recent pictures that will be shown
on cable only on Showtime are, reportedly, Flashdance and Raiders of the
Lost Ark.