Channel m pulls the plug on FCUM.TV

mike box · 16th August 2007, 14:50

Despite a frantic round of last minute talks regarding next seasons FCUM.TV show, Channel m have unexpectedly pulled out of the deal citing exposure to legal challenges. This shock announcement comes after a positive round of negotiations between Channel m, Unibond Northern Premier League, InVision (who recently acquired the league’s filming rights), Box Productions and FC United - all of whom had verbally agreed a deal that resulted in lawyers being instructed to draw up contracts. But Channel m called time on these negotiations with the new season rapidly approaching.

Box productions Mike Kirwin says talks started late, “….the delayed announcement of the league restructure left a shorter time frame to start and conclude a deal between the different organisations involved.”

FC United’s general manager Andy Walsh explains “we invested a lot of time and effort into obtaining agreements with InVision and Unibond and were confident that we had an understanding with them that would result in an enforceable written license to use the rights in a very short period of time.”

Mike Kirwin continues, “It is unfortunate that Channel M couldn’t commit to allowing the time we needed to conclude the legal aggreements as we had reached a filming rights agreement with all concerned. But FC fans should rest assured that we are working hard to find ways of continuing our FCUM.TV service at www.fcum.tv”.

fredthered · 17th August 2007, 07:48

Shame about that really..

I imagine it was very popular..

Frosty · 17th August 2007, 13:57

That is not good - I hope the service gets resumed soon, I thought it was an excellent TV service

ladybarnred · 17th August 2007, 16:54

It'll still be online!

16th August 2007, 14:50	#1 (permalink)
mike box Trainee Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 78	Channel m pulls the plug on FCUM.TV Despite a frantic round of last minute talks regarding next seasons FCUM.TV show, Channel m have unexpectedly pulled out of the deal citing exposure to legal challenges. This shock announcement comes after a positive round of negotiations between Channel m, Unibond Northern Premier League, InVision (who recently acquired the league’s filming rights), Box Productions and FC United - all of whom had verbally agreed a deal that resulted in lawyers being instructed to draw up contracts. But Channel m called time on these negotiations with the new season rapidly approaching. Box productions Mike Kirwin says talks started late, “….the delayed announcement of the league restructure left a shorter time frame to start and conclude a deal between the different organisations involved.” FC United’s general manager Andy Walsh explains “we invested a lot of time and effort into obtaining agreements with InVision and Unibond and were confident that we had an understanding with them that would result in an enforceable written license to use the rights in a very short period of time.” Mike Kirwin continues, “It is unfortunate that Channel M couldn’t commit to allowing the time we needed to conclude the legal aggreements as we had reached a filming rights agreement with all concerned. But FC fans should rest assured that we are working hard to find ways of continuing our FCUM.TV service at www.fcum.tv”.

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17th August 2007, 07:48	#2 (permalink)
fredthered I want Peter Kenyon back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 14,356	Shame about that really.. I imagine it was very popular..

17th August 2007, 13:57	#3 (permalink)
Frosty Turns women gay Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,621	That is not good - I hope the service gets resumed soon, I thought it was an excellent TV service

17th August 2007, 16:54	#4 (permalink)
ladybarnred Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glazer wherever you be, You bought Old Trafford, but you can't buy me, I said "Not for sale" and I meant just that, you can't buy me you greedy twat! Posts: 514	It'll still be online!