ABC - FOX TV SHOWS TO APPEAR ON AFFILIATES' WEBSITES

Fox affiliates who, like the affiliates of other networks, have long grumbled about the network posting first-run TV shows on the Internet -- sometimes before they're even shown on the air -- without their being cut in on the action are reportedly getting a new deal from the network. According to Daily Variety, the Fox stations will soon be able to offer episodes of network shows on their own local websites, where viewers can either watch them in streaming format, with commercials, or purchase video downloads, without commercials. The affiliates will receive 30 percent of the revenue from the streaming video; a revenue-sharing arrangement has not been worked out for the downloads. Although ABC already offers streaming video of some of their programs, the Fox stations will also be able to sell downloads for $1.99 per episode.

01/03/2007