Passions moving to DirecTV - FAQs!

[Valerie]

From the Official Passions Fan Club


PASSIONS moving to DirecTV - Frequently Asked Questions

As previously announced, PASSIONS ends its run on NBC on September 7, 2007, but will resume broadcasting on DirecTV on September 17, 2007. Here are some answers to your initial questions:


Q) I want to make the switch to DIRECTV so I don't miss a single episode of "Passions." What do I do?

A) DIRECTV will make it easy for Passions viewers to keep track of the happenings in "Harmony" by providing fans free installation, a DVR or HD receiver upgrade, and a portable DVD player by calling a special phone number (866-788-0003) or visiting the Web (www.directv.com/passions) that will give those without DIRECTV plenty of time to switch before the new season begins.

Q) I can't get DIRECTV. Will I still be able to watch "Passions" episodes online or on iTunes?

A) No, "Passions" will only be available exclusively on DIRECTV's Channel 101.

Q) Will the current message board still remain active?

A) Yes - www.nbc.com/passions will continue to be the center of the official "Passions" online community. Look for enhanced features and new content soon!

Q) Will my favorite characters still be on the show?

A) We hope to have all of our "Passions" cast and crew remain as the show moves to DIRECTV. We'll know for sure in the next several weeks, and will keep you updated!

[jfoley85]

PASSIONS HAS BEEN SAVED IN CANADA BY ALLARCO ENTERTAINMENT!!! here's the story

GREAT NEWS, Passions has been saved in Canada for sure, I talked with Allarco Entertainment this afternnon to inquire about them airing Passions and they confirmed the e-mail that was sent to me that they will indeed be airing it. Don't worry either about missed episodes because if you subcribe right away in October you will be able to watch all of the missed episodes as a catch up for them, they told me this this afternoon. Also, to correct a mistake I made, you do NOT need a High Definition TV, that is only for some of their channels. Passions will be shown on one of their Premium stations that is not High Definition. You no longer need to mourn the loss of your favourite show. WE DID IT, YAY.

I contacted Rogers Television lately to inquire about SoapNet because I heard that Direct Tv was picking it up. They sent me an intersting e-mail that I would like to share:

Dear Jonathan,

SoapNet is not licensed for carriage in Canada. However, the CDN rights
for Passions have been purchase by Allarco, a new Pay TV operator in
Canada. This new service is going to be launching in October 2007.

Regards,
Nancy Cottenden
Corporate Communications

From what I understand this new Premium service will bring Passions to Canadian viewers but not until October. You will need to subcribe to it, but it won't be available until October.

Allarco Entertainment is not a Cable or Satellite Company, don't confuse it with what the US has for Passions. Allarco entertainment will introduce new specialty channels which you will have to pay to view. They will be Premium channels, it will be like the Movie Network or Movie Central, only these channels will have alot of specialty shows, like Passions. I'm not sure what satellite or cable company they will start out on, it will be national, that I do know. When I spoke with them they informed me that they were in talks with Bell Express VU. which is what I have. That doesn't mean though that they will not go to other Cable/satellite providers. we got the better deal in my opinion, because the whole nation will not have to subsribe to one satellite company to view it.
Allarco Entertainments number is for Canadians:

780-430-2828 Call!!! I promise you won't be disappointed

BIG NEWS, Allarco entertainment will introduce six new channels, Passions will be seen on one of their standard channels, you will not need a high definition TV, for all thosde people who were worried about it. I just got off the phone with Allarco Entertainment yesterday.

Here's what Wikipedia had to say about it!!!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allarco_Entertainment

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passions

[jfoley85]

Here's what Soapcentral has wriiten on their web page:

"Canadian fans will also get a repreive. A startup premium content television provider has acquired the rights to broadcast Passions in Canada. Allarco Entertainment, a pay television service, will begin broadcasting Passions later this year".

Here's the link: www.soapcentral.com/ps/news/2007/0430-directv.php

By the way, I'm just a citizen of Canada that found this out!!!