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Dish Network Negotiating Premium On-Demand Movie Program

Satellite provider Dish Network could be joining competitor DirecTV in offering a premium VOD service releasing movies eight weeks after theatrical release, thus pissing off movie theaters.

Dish is currently talking to Hollywood studios about such a program where videos would be priced at about $30 apiece. Cable provider Comcast is also at the table with negotiations for a similar deal.

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