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Minuteman 164th Post
Regular Customer
"G4-TechTV merger..."
, posted Fri 14 May 14:28
I think this was brought up here before, but the merger is fast approaching. May 28th is "G-Day" as they are calling it. You can check the website http://www.g4techtv.com
The new channel is going to be called "G4TechTV".
From what the FAQ says, here are the shows I noticed that got the ax:
-Call For Help (TechTV) -Wired for Sex (TechTV) -The Tech Of...(TechTV) -Starcade (G4) ---> THIS SUCKS, STARCADE ROCKS! -High Score (G4) -Game On... (G4)(thank god, this show was awful) -Game Sauce(G4) -Game Gods (G4) -Blister(G4) -10 Play(G4)
So lots of G4 filler material is outta there...
I just hope once they merge on the 28th I can still get the channel here @ school and @ home.
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TeirusuCSS 52th Post
Occasional Customer
"Re(1):G4-TechTV merger..."
, posted Fri 14 May 14:54:
My friend gets these channels for some reason, but I don't. However, I watched Portal a few times and that show alone justifies the existence of G4. YOU HAVE MY AXE
Cats? I much prefer foxes.
[this message was edited by TeirusuCSS on Fri 14 May 14:55]
NeoRyu
927th Post
Red Carpet Regular Member++
"Re(1):G4-TechTV merger..."
, posted Fri 14 May 15:14
It's sad that Call for Help is ending. I heard why CfH was getting axed is because the host Leo Loporte doesn't want to relocate his family, which is why no more CfH.
Minuteman 165th Post
Regular Customer
"Re(2):G4-TechTV merger..."
, posted Fri 14 May 15:54
quote: It's sad that Call for Help is ending. I heard why CfH was getting axed is because the host Leo Loporte doesn't want to relocate his family, which is why no more CfH.
Yup - The TechTV people were all given notices, saying they COULD have their job back IF they moved to LA (G4 studios) from San.Fran.(TechTV studios). Crappy situation for them if ya ask me...
NeoRyu
928th Post
Red Carpet Regular Member++
"Re(3):G4-TechTV merger..."
, posted Fri 14 May 15:56
quote: It's sad that Call for Help is ending. I heard why CfH was getting axed is because the host Leo Loporte doesn't want to relocate his family, which is why no more CfH.
Yup - The TechTV people were all given notices, saying they COULD have their job back IF they moved to LA (G4 studios) from San.Fran.(TechTV studios). Crappy situation for them if ya ask me...
They could of kept the studio in san fran too.
Cain Highwind
394th Post
Silver Customer
"Re(4):G4-TechTV merger..."
, posted Fri 14 May 17:48
quote: It's sad that Call for Help is ending. I heard why CfH was getting axed is because the host Leo Loporte doesn't want to relocate his family, which is why no more CfH.
Yup - The TechTV people were all given notices, saying they COULD have their job back IF they moved to LA (G4 studios) from San.Fran.(TechTV studios). Crappy situation for them if ya ask me...
They could of kept the studio in san fran too.
I didn't hear that. Aw man, I'll miss Leo. I just hope XPlay can keep Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb. It would just be another crappy video game show without them.
NeoRyu
929th Post
Red Carpet Regular Member++
"Re(5):G4-TechTV merger..."
, posted Sat 15 May 09:50
quote: It's sad that Call for Help is ending. I heard why CfH was getting axed is because the host Leo Loporte doesn't want to relocate his family, which is why no more CfH.
Yup - The TechTV people were all given notices, saying they COULD have their job back IF they moved to LA (G4 studios) from San.Fran.(TechTV studios). Crappy situation for them if ya ask me...
They could of kept the studio in san fran too.
I didn't hear that. Aw man, I'll miss Leo. I just hope XPlay can keep Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb. It would just be another crappy video game show without them.
X-play will be on g4 and Adam and Morgan I think are still going to host it.
CrazyMike
902th Post
Red Carpet Regular Member++
"Re(6):G4-TechTV merger..."
, posted Sat 15 May 13:25
I don't know on earth why any company would choose Los Angeles over San Francisco (don't mean to be hating to anybody who lives in LA heh, but SF just seems more beautiful).
CrazyMax
340th Post
Bronze Customer
"Re(1):G4-TechTV merger..."
, posted Sat 15 May 13:28
quote: It's sad that Call for Help is ending. I heard why CfH was getting axed is because the host Leo Loporte doesn't want to relocate his family, which is why no more CfH.
I also read that there was a little more to Leo's departure. He basically posted on his blog something about the Tech TV owners that sold out to G4, wanted his shares of the company back so they could cash in. They said if he sold his shares back they would work out a contract with him. He passed on it. So the decision was reached to mutually part ways.
I actually missed Chris Pirillio, the gnome guy. But no Leo & Patrick together?! That ain't right. That station was practically built on those two, as well as the original Extended Play.
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