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Re: Epix Launches One-Two Punch With TV-Web Movie Channel
Posted by: Renay San Miguel 2009-11-05 07:26:49
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It's enough of a challenge to launch a new subscription movie channel in an industry segment dominated by the likes of HBO and Showtime. However, Epix, which begins life Friday, starts its adventure with a double feature of sorts: It will also offer a Web streaming version of its channel. That means Epix's Chief Digital Officer Emil Rensing will have a busy Halloween, making sure the user experience for those potential paying customers will be more treat than trick as they seek other alternate forms of entertainment on their PCs.
I tried Epix last weekend using a 'special invite'. Despite several attempts I never got it to work. Movies were "not available". Then I was 'already logged on' and following their multi-step procedure to log off never seemed to log me off. And finally 24 hours after getting my 'invite', my pass expired (Saturday).
Tried several browsers, IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6, with identical results.
I usually think of myself as a reasonably competent techie, but this was totally frustrating and a poor use of several hours of my time.
Did anyone else have problems? Enjoy success?
I'm curious.
Tried several browsers, IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6, with identical results.
I usually think of myself as a reasonably competent techie, but this was totally frustrating and a poor use of several hours of my time.
Did anyone else have problems? Enjoy success?
I'm curious.
