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Mr Wallstreet · Post by **Mr Wallstreet** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:28 pm

The Powers live action tv show that was originally going to premier on FX but is now being produced through SONY. I was unaware that SONY was into making tv shows. With the emergence and success of Netflix, Hulu. Redbox, Rodu and a slew of other digital and online media it seems inevitable (retrospect) that other companies would get into it.

By making their own shows and distributing them online, you can bypass the beurocracy of network televisions/affiliates & network politics.

I'm looking forward to it

Oh and Sharlto Copley has been cast as Christian Walker, Susan Heyward as Deena Pilgrim and Michelle Forbes as Retro Girl.

Copley, to me, doesn't look big enough to play Walker, but I think he's a great actor so I'll give him a chance

Tragic Angelus · Post by **Tragic Angelus** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:27 pm

Isn't this going to be available on the PlayStation3 Network? How does one watch it without a PS3? Or is there another service you can use, like potentially Netflix down the line?

I've not read Powers before, but I liked the concept when I read up on it. And once Eddie Izzard was cast I actually really wanted to watch it but don't have a way to do so.

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:32 am

Yes you do. Buy a Playstation.

jedispyder · Post by **jedispyder** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:19 am

It's a similar situation with Community on Yahoo!, no one even knew Yahoo! was doing their own video system until it was announced. I wouldn't be surprised if companies started breaking out of the usual Network TV. Just look at all the shows that were cancelled but resurrected by another Network.

Tragic Angelus · Post by **Tragic Angelus** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:06 am

XIII wrote:Yes you do. Buy a Playstation.

But.. those cost money!

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:31 pm

And that's what you work for. To earn money so you can buy things.

MGM · Post by **MGM** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:36 pm

Wait.

So I'd have to buy a PS3 to be able to watch Powers?

That seems wrong.

Tragic Angelus · Post by **Tragic Angelus** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:26 pm

That's what I'm wondering. Do you have to have a PS3 or could I just get an account with Sony like Netflix and watch it that way?

jedispyder · Post by **jedispyder** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 11:17 pm

Worst case scenario there's always other methods of...acquiring...it. Just like the people who can watch Netflix only shows when they don't have Netflix and the dvd hasn't been made yet.

Mr Wallstreet · Post by **Mr Wallstreet** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:51 am

I have no facts to back this up but I think it'll be available on the PS network which you may be able to access without a PlayStation. From a business standpoint it wouldn't make sense for PS to make you buy a $400 game system just to watch 1 TV show, especially if they are trying to get into the TV show making market.

Most people wouldn't spend that kind money on an unknown product, however, they may be relying on their existing fanbase - who already have PS's to watch the show via the PS network.

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:32 am

Yeah, even if it's only on the PS, you'll still be able to see it. I mean, I don't have Netflix but still have seen the first season of House of Cards anyway.

Tragic Angelus · Post by **Tragic Angelus** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:00 pm

Right, but I'd like to watch it as it airs as well. Otherwise I'll probably end up waiting until either it A) wraps completely or B) someone has it all saved and I can get over to their place and binge watch a season.

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:10 pm

Illegal download are usually available in the hour following the airing of the programm...

MGM · Post by **MGM** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:20 pm

Not a problem here, either.