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**minigeek** · 19 February 2007, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by Strix varia View Post

Also, I got this reply from Dan Woodland in response to a question about format:

I am a big podcast fan and agree with your assessment. Flexibility is key, whether you want to watch it on a mobile device, burn it to DVD or take it with you on your laptop. We don't want to restrict use. The plan is to support RSS 2.0 feeds. Thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming.

Of course, I don't think they have anything finalized right now, so who knows what they'll eventually wind up with.

Well, podcasting is the corporate catch-phrase of the day lately. So I'm not surprised at that. You really don't need a bleeding edge computer to participate either and quite a variety of handheld devices (other than iPod) also support the format.

**minigeek** · 19 February 2007, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by BruTak View Post

Good God in Govan! Where in the name of the sweet chocolate Christ did you find that?

Where else? Google. I believe it is someone's actual wedding party.

**Sg Gato** · 19 February 2007, 08:06 AM

Thanks for your responses

**tsaxlady** · 19 February 2007, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by RealmOfX View Post

I'm curious about how they are going to do the pricing worldwide, what may be competitive in one country may not be competitive in another.

Question for people that have iTunes in their country - how much does an episode of Stargate or Battlestar Galactica cost in the US, Canada and Britain? (does anywhere else have it?)

In the US from iTune
BSG $1.99 per episode and $34.99 for Season 3
SG1 $1.99 per episode and $37.99 for S10

**Randy_Watson** · 19 February 2007, 09:51 AM

As far as making money, it looks like they wont be soley depending on internet sales, I got this response from Dan about possible DVD sales:

"Yes we are planning on making it available on TV & on DVD. The interactive portions would not work there, and it would look just like a show."

**Trek_Girl42** · 19 February 2007, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Randy_Watson View Post

As far as making money, it looks like they wont be soley depending on internet sales, I got this response from Dan about possible DVD sales:

"Yes we are planning on making it available on TV & on DVD. The interactive portions would not work there, and it would look just like a show."

Interesting- I won't pay for it on the internet, but if I like the first four I'd definitly get the DVD.

**Goddess** · 19 February 2007, 11:47 AM

I wonder if they plan to charge per episode or have an option to subscribe to the whole season like on iTunes. I hope its the whole season because I'm pretty stingy and would probably have a problem laying down money everytime a 15 minute episode was released.

**SunKrux** · 19 February 2007, 12:09 PM

I'm ready for it! Sent back an email saying that I think setting up a forum on the official website is a good idea.

**ForeverSg1** · 19 February 2007, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by minigeek View Post

I got a reply on the blog from Mark Aubanel about the business model, though I'd quote him here/share.

I'd been rather long winded and asked this question.

Spoiler:

You know my husband has been saying something similiar to this for years. He wishes that instead of being required to purchase a package deal with satellite television or cable-- in our case it's like $70.00 a month for hundreds of channles we never watch-- we could simply pay a flat fee each month and pick certain television channels ( or television shows) to watch instead.

I think I can count the number of shows I watch each week on one hand and if it weren't for Stargate and my daughter I'd probably cancel our satellite package all together.

I think cable and satellite packages are great for people who are avid television watchers or for people who simply enjoy vegging out in front of the tube, but for someone like myself, who only watches 2 to 3 hrs of television a week at most, it really is a complete waste of money. So I'm more than happy to help support a show that is moving into a new viewing direction.

**RealmOfX** · 19 February 2007, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by ForeverSg1 View Post

You know my husband has been saying something similiar to this for years. He wishes that instead of being required to purchase a package deal with satellite television or cable-- in our case it's like $70.00 a month for hundreds of channles we never watch-- we could simply pay a flat fee each month and pick certain television channels ( or television shows) to watch instead.

I think I can count the number of shows I watch each week on one hand and if it weren't for Stargate and my daughter I'd probably cancel our satellite package all together.

I think cable and satellite packages are great for people who are avid television watchers or for people who simply enjoy vegging out in front of the tube, but for someone like myself, who only watches 2 to 3 hrs of television a week at most, it really is a complete waste of money. So I'm more than happy to help support a show that is moving into a new viewing direction.

I ended up watching so little on my cable package that I cancelled it two years ago. I get what little TV I watch off the net (because they take so long to get to TV here in Aus) and then buy the DVDs as soon as they come out.

I'm also very happy to pay for a new show like this. I look at it this way if they are providing the show in a standard format that you can download / move to portable devices, it's high quality and you can buy a season pass that costs around the equivalent cost of DVD's then I'll pay it.

**Goddess** · 19 February 2007, 01:41 PM

They just e-mailed me back to let me know they'll be selling season passes as well. I can't believe how quick they got back to me. That team is really amazing!

**Lauriel** · 19 February 2007, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by ForeverSg1 View Post

You know my husband has been saying something similiar to this for years. He wishes that instead of being required to purchase a package deal with satellite television or cable-- in our case it's like $70.00 a month for hundreds of channles we never watch-- we could simply pay a flat fee each month and pick certain television channels ( or television shows) to watch instead.

I think I can count the number of shows I watch each week on one hand and if it weren't for Stargate and my daughter I'd probably cancel our satellite package all together.

I think cable and satellite packages are great for people who are avid television watchers or for people who simply enjoy vegging out in front of the tube, but for someone like myself, who only watches 2 to 3 hrs of television a week at most, it really is a complete waste of money. So I'm more than happy to help support a show that is moving into a new viewing direction.

Same here. I had pay TV and didn't bother getting it installed when I moved. Free to air covers shows current shows, and I don't watch enough to warrant the expense. Also, I have a fairly hectic schedule this year, so the idea of being able to choose a show and watch it at a time convenient to me is fantastic. Plus, I spend so much time on the net, I'm really excited about the interactive aspects of Sanctuary as well.

**SG1Poz** · 19 February 2007, 04:05 PM

Just returned from Physical therapy and found more answers to our questions in my mailbox:

"Dan Woodland (Sanctuary)" <[email protected]> wrote:

We have not released any info about fees and costs but rest assured
it will be competitively priced.Yes, we will also sell subscriptions. We will be releasing the shows online as quickly as we can make them. It will be available on DVD & TV after the fact. The format of the DVD's & TV show will be
different to meet those requirements. Currently we probably have
enough Beta testers signed up to meet our needs and I see you are
registered all ready so you are signed up. Thanks for all the great
questions, keep 'em coming.

Dan Woodland
[email protected]

**Melora** · 19 February 2007, 04:22 PM

Hey everyone,

The more I hear about this series, the more excited I get. I am very much looking forward to seeing the first few episodes. I have a feeling this series is going to be quite addictive.

I found some interesting news, although I'm not sure how accurate it is. Damian Kindler mentioned on his blog that he and Amanda did a interview with a radio show called "Slice of SciFi," which is supposed to air next month. I checked out their website and they have a nice little article on the series. The article didn't have anything new but in the comments, someone associated with the radio show mentioned this little tidbit (spoilers just in case):

Spoiler:

I have a feeling this is just a possibility that would depend on many factors, but I thought some SG1 fans might get a kick out of it.

**majorsal** · 19 February 2007, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by Melora View Post

Hey everyone,

The more I hear about this series, the more excited I get. I am very much looking forward to seeing the first few episodes. I have a feeling this series is going to be quite addictive.

I found some interesting news, although I'm not sure how accurate it is. Damian Kindler mentioned on his blog that he and Amanda did a interview with a radio show called "Slice of SciFi," which is supposed to air next month. I checked out their website and they have a nice little article on the series. The article didn't have anything new but in the comments, someone associated with the radio show mentioned this little tidbit (spoilers just in case):

Spoiler:

I have a feeling this is just a possibility that would depend on many factors, but I thought some SG1 fans might get a kick out of it.

.... uh..... i think i just

Spoiler:

i think i could handle this guest star!!!

sally *drooling*

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