for US fans

[Kimberly]

--- In HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com, artsylynda at a... wrote:
> In a message dated 4/6/2004 6:10:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
> HPFGU-Movie at yahoogroups.com writes:
> 
> Sorceror's Stone has been shown on cable many times already -- I 
> don't remember if it's been shown on network TV or not, this may 
> be the first airing on network TV.  I'm sure they want the 
> most "bang for the buck" so going with ABC instead of the WB is a 
> good idea, because there are many markets that don't 
> have the WB -- it's not "basic cable" in many places.  ABC 
> being "free access" TV, their ads for PoA will have the widest 
> possible audience, and since ABC is owned by Disney, it was 
> probably the best choice of network (and Disney probably worked 
> hard to get the rights of first showing anyway).>>

It is the first time SS will air on network TV.  It has been on
the paid channels like HBO in the past.  I am surprised WB isn't
airing it either, but I do agree that ABC has a wider audience.
However, the WB network is NOT basic cable, at least not in 
major viewing areas.  Most people should get WB through an 
antenna, if they do not have cable or DirecTV. WB is a local
network just like ABC, unless they cannot get a good reception,
then they can get it through their cable provider. 

Kimberly