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  1. Garysb

    TCM Changing September 1 2021 >

    On the Watch TCM app they had the intro with Ben Mankiewicz but when he introduced the Robert Osborne interview it went straight to the movie. There may be rights issues with the old Robert Osborne intros since this clip was not available for streaming. TCM may have cleared the clip for...
  2. Garysb

    TCM Changing September 1 2021 >

    The NY Times article mentioned that TCM needs to become more a presence in streaming. I took that to mean that they will soon offer a streaming alternative or at least access to Watch TCM app for a fee without having to be a cable subscriber. Though that was not explicitly stated. From the NY...
  3. Garysb

    TCM Changing September 1 2021 >

    The "C" at the end of the promo I posted above with the "TCM" logo spinning and when it stops its just a "C" looks like the Criterion Logo to me. I agree with those who thonk maybe the change will have something to do with the Criterion Collection. At least I hope so.
  4. Garysb

    TCM Changing September 1 2021 >

    My thought is that the only apparent source of revenue TCM has is revenue from subscribers of cable systems. This has probably gone down as cable systems move TCM from basic cable to higher tiers. Its good to know they are not adding commercials but I would think whatever they are doing, it is a...
  5. Garysb

    TCM Changing September 1 2021 >

    Its just that what could they do to improve commercial free uncut classic movies ? Follow FXM where they show classics commercial free in the mornings until 3 PM and then recent films with commercials. Follow AMC and dump classic films for recent films and original programing with commercials. I...
  6. Garysb

    TCM Changing September 1 2021 >

    I got the following email: You love classic movies. And we love bringing them to you. But while classic is forever, we here at TCM are thinking it’s time for a refresh. Don’t get us wrong, we’ll still present the greatest films ever made, along with all the backstories, profiles and context...
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