What is The Movie Network?
The Movie Network is the premium network in Eastern
Canada showing UNCUT AND COMMERCIAL-FREE hit movies,
exclusive series and comedy specials-all on five
channels running 24 hours a day.
How much does this all cost?
Prices vary depending on your service provider, but
start at $12.95 for The Movie Network. The best value is
received by subscribing to an all-in digital package
provided by your particular service provider.
Do I have to pay for every movie?
No. When you subscribe to The Movie Network you pay only
one low monthly fee on your bill for all of our great
movies, 24 hours a day.
How do I subscribe?
You need to contact your service provider (your cable
company, satellite company or MMDS company) to sign up
for the network and, if necessary, to arrange for a
digital box. Alternatively, you can use the on-line
subscription form found in the "Order The Movie
Network" section. On-line subscription requests
will be forwarded to your service provider, which will
contact you in three to five business days.
What do the movie ratings stand for?
The following information is also included on page seven
of Feature magazine:
G: General audiences. Suitable for family viewing.
PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material
may not be suitable for children.
14A or 18A: Not recommended for persons younger
than the indication unless accompanied by an adult.
R: Recommended for restriction to adult viewing
only, due to some or all of the subject matter or
individual scenes.
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CL |
- Coarse Language |
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M |
- Mature Theme |
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- Nudity |
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- Violence |
THE MOVIE NETWORK - FAQ
What is The Movie Network?
The Movie Network is the premium network in Eastern Canada showing UNCUT AND COMMERCIAL-FREE hit movies, exclusive series and comedy specials, all on five channels running 24 hours a day.
How much does this all cost?
Prices vary depending on your service provider, but start at $12.95 for The Movie Network. The best value is received by subscribing to an all-in digital package provided by your particular service provider.
Do I have to pay for every movie?
No. When you subscribe to The Movie Network you pay only one low monthly fee on your bill for all of our great movies, 24 hours a day.
How do I subscribe?
You need to contact your service provider (your cable company, satellite company or MMDS company) to sign up for the network and, if necessary, to arrange for a digital box. Alternatively, you can use the on-line subscription form found in the "Order M" section. On-line subscription requests will be forwarded to your service provider, which will contact you in three to five business days.
What is MMore?
MMore is part of The Movie Network family and provides more hits at your convenience.
What is MExcess?
MExcess is part of The Movie Network and the destination for movie fans who just can't get enough sexy, thrilling, edge-of your-seat action-packed movies.
What is MFun!?
MFun! is part of The Movie Network family and offers viewers a chance to laugh or smile while they engage in light-hearted movies. A light diversion from the daily grind.
What is MFest?
MFest is part of The Movie Network family that recreates the film festival experience. It is the channel to find the best movies and award winners from film festivals all over the world.
What is Mpix?
Mpix is the sister network to The Movie Network that provides the ultimate collection of movies from every era. It is the place for all classic thrills, chills and spills.
What is Mescape?
Mescape is part of the Mpix family and offers viewers classic quality drama and light-hearted entertainment.
When do movies come to The Movie Network?
Movies air on The Movie Network approximately 10-12 months after they were in theatres. The Movie Network gets movies right after pay-per-view and over 1½ years before regular television.
Is The Movie Network Like HBO?
No, it's better! The Movie Network has more movies than HBO; in fact, The Movie Network has three times the number of movies than HBO. The Movie Network has deals with most of the major studios while in the U.S., the studios are split between HBO, Starz, and Showtime. You'd have to subscribe to all three networks (at three times the cost of The Movie Network) to get the same selection of movies that M offers. AND, The Movie Network airs the best of HBO and Showtime's original programming and has even dedicated Sunday Nights to HBO Programming with encore presentation of The Best of HBO only on M, Tuesday evenings. So make sure you catch HBO on M every Tuesday night with great shows like The Sopranos, Deadwood, Entourage, and many more.
What is The Movie Network OnDemand?
The Movie Network OnDemand allows you to view over 40 movies and series whenever you want, as often as you want, all with the pause/rewind/fast-forward capabilities you get from your VCR or DVD player. A portion of the programming catalogue is refreshed each week so there is always something new for you to enjoy.
What is The Movie Network HDTV?
The Movie Network HDTV is The Movie Network in High Definition! High Definition is superior picture quality. HDTV movies are shown in 16 by 9 wide screen format, larger than can be seen on conventional television. Television images are measured in lines of resolution. Where a traditional television set has 525 lines of resolution, HD televisions have 1080 lines resulting in superior picture quality. HDTV requires a HD ready television set, and a HD decoder from your service provider.
Does The Movie Network carry movies in HDTV format?
At this time we guarantee at least one (sometimes more) movies a month in HDTV format. This is a new technology that The Movie Network has invested in and we are in the process of integrating it onto our Network. As each month goes by our inventory of HD titles will continue to grow. We are also awaiting full participation from studios and distributors to allow us to bring more of these features onto the network. There is no extra cost to the subscriber for this feature, although as indicated above it does acquire an HDTV and HD decoder.
What is The Movie Network Dolby Digital 5.1?
Dolby Digital 5.1 is a recent technological ad vance in surround sound. The 5.1 stands for 5 plus 1 channels for sound: Left, Center, Right, Rear Left, and Rear Right, plus a bass effects channel. In order to receive 5.1 sound, your service provider must be able to provide it, and you must also have a home system that can support it.
Does The Movie Network carry movies in Dolby Digital 5.1?
The Movie Network does carry movies in Dolby Digital 5.1. Not all of our movies are in DD 5.1 but we are working with the studios to receive as many movies in this format as possible as not all studios are capable of producing movies in DD 5.1 for television broadcast. Since The Movie Network is the first in Canada to be broadcasting in DD 5.1, our library is continuing to expand.
What is the difference between Widescreen and Full Frame?
Widescreen movies are presented in the original aspect ratios of their theatrical presentations. This means you get the full picture as the director and cinematographer intended. When movies are transferred to home video or broadcast on television, they often go through a process known as cropping, or panning and scanning. This process takes the theatrical image and formats it to fit your television screen. As a result, the composition often cuts out picture information such as background details-or even whole characters-from a given scene.
Benefits of Widescreen
The entire original picture is seen. The movie is identical to the way it looked in the theatre. The director's vision is retained. There are no extra cuts or missing characters or scenery.
Benefits of Full Frame
Fills the television screen and doesn't draw attention to itself. On small television monitors, actors' faces and scene details are as large and readable as possible.
Why don't you show more movies in Widescreen?
Not all of the studios and distributors make their movies available to The Movie Network in widescreen. We are purchasing more and more movies in wide screen as they become available.
What is Viewer's Pick on Mpix?
Every month a movie requested by one of our subscribers is selected as the Viewer's Pick and added to the programming schedule. That viewer will have their name printed in Movie Entertainment Magazine, as well as On Air, and will also receive an Mpix prize pack!
How do I know what is on?
Well, you are already here! This website contains a complete schedule of what's on The Movie Network. For another great source for information about the networks, and the perfect companion to your subscription to The Movie Network, you can refer to Movie Entertainment magazine, a monthly guide to what's on premium television. It has full schedule information, editorial write-ups, articles, contests and more. Contact your service provider to receive the magazine.
Why is my Movie Entertainment magazine late or hasn't arrived?
Your service provider is responsible for delivering your Movie Entertainment magazine. If you have any problems with your subscription, please contact your service provider. We do not have any records of Movie Entertainment subscription accounts at The Movie Network.
What do I do if I am experiencing technical difficulties?
If you are experiencing problems with The Movie Network picture or signal, please contact your service provider first to alert them to the problem. If necessary, they will refer you to our Customer Care number.
How can I contact The Movie Network or Mpix?
If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to reach us by email using the Customer Care “Contact Form” on the website or toll free at 1-800-565-MOVIES (6684). A Customer Care Representative is available to take your call Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm EST, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm EST.
If you wish to mail us a letter, please send it to the following address:
Astral Television Networks
BCE Place
181 Bay Street
P.O. Box 787, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2T3 |
