News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Doctor Who goes back in time to beat TV pirates. Parent comment

Re:Doctor Who goes back in time to beat TV pirates by betterth on Thursday August 30, 2012 @11:35AM (#4455112)
They're making it available in Australia one week after the release date in the UK and America. This is because of time zones and a desire to ensure the show launches on a Saturday.

Thus, Australians have to endure an entire week of UK/US discussion before they can see an episode.

I imagine many fans will continue to pirate.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Doctor Who goes back in time to beat TV pirates by mooism2 on Thursday August 30, 2012 @01:19PM (#4455668)
Sorry, I don't understand.

Why will Australian fans continue to pirate now that the show will be available legitimately on ABC's website 50 minutes after UK transmission?

Yes, watching it on a PC/tablet/phone is not the same as watching it on a TV, but pirated versions suffer from this as well.

[ Parent | on HN ]