Dreams of TV direct via NBN – legal and paid

TV and Streaming Feb 9, 2012

I’m puzzled that some shows that are quite big in the USA (The Office, 30 Rock, Boardwalk Empire, Sons of Anarchy, even Mad Men) just don’t seem to make it here on free to air. It could be that,except the first 2, they are all on cable in the US. Not just that, but made/funded by cable – I think. So perhaps cable here (the Foxtel monopoly) has first rights, particularly given they have local affiliate Foxtel channels, Showcase et al (?)

I think One HD has renewed Sons of Anarchy, but they are years behind. 30 Rock, on Ch 7 is only a few eps behind.
In all honestly, I can see this happening in the future: (That is once the NBN is bedded down).

I’m currently paying ~$60 per month for my naked DSL line and 100 GB. I’d be happy with an NBN-based thing where I’d pay:

$20 pm for a Hulu-style US TV feed (‘current’ shows)
$20 pm for a BBC/UK TV feed (ditto)
$20 pm for a reduced Internet download amount per month

As long as the first two can record!

Maybe the $ amounts may vary, but I’d cross that bridge. Would it put Channel Bravo Tango out of business? Of course not, it’s only the TV (not the Movies nor S/W etc). But it’s a start.
The Hulu thing would probably NOT get the US cable shows on it, but that’s their loss if they won’t play ball. Literately. uTorrent’s gain…