It seems that Rotana found that the Arab World is lacking in Movie Channels and/or we are not watching enough movies. So they felt the desperate need in finding a way to fill this huge void.
Oh Rotana what could have we done without you, well, maybe watch MBC2 or Dubai ONE TV or or or or….. Go to the cinema?! maybe rent a DVD, No…!
Ok, so what is so special about this channel? Does it show the latest of the latest movies, not exactly, it has been rumored that it will show movies as they were supposed to be watched…. UNCENSORED.
I realllllllly doubt that it is true, on NileSat and a free to air channel, that would be impossible. But some claim that they will depend on showing a warning before the movie. And their list of movies does include some questionable titles.
Most people who are into movies subscribes to Showtime, and this channel wont make any difference. The latest FOX movies go to Showtime and ORBIT anyway. So I guess this channel will make some noise for a week or so and then fade in the background.
My advice to those who care, DELETE this channel from your receivers even if they will censor, just don’t expose your kids and families to this CRAP.
UPDATE: FOX MOVIES press release states that the channel WILL actually censor all inappropriate scenes from the movies because of this region’s special traditions. And that some of the most famous movies will be selected to be dubbed in Arabic. And the press release also announced that later this year there will be another channel released for American series with the same brand name FOX.
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April 27th, 2008
