Author Topic: HBO's Entourage (Read 10399 times)

coco_men182 · « **Reply #30 on:** Jul 31, 2006 at 04:05 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Jul 31, 2006 at 03:39 PM

Oh, since you can file reports - can you file one against the ugly-ass new ratings stickers they're placing on DVDs? The small holograms were so much better.

We can say "ass" here? YAY!!!

Yep, the new ones remind me of the censor rating stickers from Singapore. I'll include it in my next report, when I complain about the confusing-ass cuts that I noticed in recent R-18 movies that I've seen. They're ridiculous. I doubt that they'd listen to me though, but our complaints are still worth mentioning. Thanks.

SPaCeMaN SPiFF · « **Reply #31 on:** Jul 31, 2006 at 04:21 PM »

Quote from: coco_men182 on Jul 31, 2006 at 04:05 PM

We can say "ass" here? YAY!!!

only "a$$hole" is filtered... i think.

Centurion Obama · « **Reply #32 on:** Jul 31, 2006 at 09:37 PM »

idiot

Centurion Obama · « **Reply #33 on:** Jul 31, 2006 at 09:38 PM »

Centurion Obama · « **Reply #34 on:** Jul 31, 2006 at 09:40 PM »

f**k s**t i'm a mod here and i didn't even know about these gadd**n things

alcobobaz · « **Reply #35 on:** Jul 31, 2006 at 10:03 PM »

AHH! So the other cable services aired this last night?? I was so pissed cause I was waiting from 7pm(I even watched the awful Constantine just to catch Entourage!!) and some stupid advisory popped up!!

Ugh.

Phobos · « **Reply #36 on:** Jul 31, 2006 at 10:19 PM »

Quote from: *******! on Jul 31, 2006 at 09:38 PM

lol.

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #37 on:** Jul 31, 2006 at 10:24 PM »

Sorry for the confusion as regards who the proper authority was that did not clear the airing on SkyCable. We assumed right away that it could have been the MTRCB. Still, that was a lame excuse from Sky. Does this mean no Curb Your Enthusiasm too?

Centurion Obama · « **Reply #38 on:** Jul 31, 2006 at 10:35 PM »

Quote from: Phobos on Jul 31, 2006 at 10:19 PM

Lol!

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #39 on:** Aug 01, 2006 at 08:02 PM »

Quote from: Reuven Malter on Jul 31, 2006 at 10:24 PM

Sorry for the confusion as regards who the proper authority was that did not clear the airing on SkyCable. Still, that was a lame excuse from Sky.

Like I was saying, the way it was worded, it seemed like they wanted people to think that.

Either they want people to subscribe to "Platinum"... or they have a deal with Warner Home Video.

But I really believe such a ridiculous move ultimately most benefitted... the sellers at Metrowalk.

Reuven Malter · « **Reply #40 on:** Aug 01, 2006 at 10:01 PM »

Still no Entourage tonight for regular Sky Cable subscribers. They ditched the advisory and ran taped ads for one hour during the show's supposed schedule.

Centurion Obama · « **Reply #41 on:** Aug 01, 2006 at 10:17 PM »

Bwahahaha, Sky Cable sucks (sometimes). I love Destiny (sometimes).

But indeed, Mr. Hankey is right, certain people will benefit and it won't be the people at Warner Home Video

dobler · « **Reply #42 on:** Aug 01, 2006 at 10:33 PM »

Sky Cable's actions are really upsetting. On the bright side though, you can order the first season of Entourage at pinoydvd.biz for only 450 bucks

kings5504 · « **Reply #43 on:** Aug 02, 2006 at 12:08 AM »

I would also suggest that you guys just give skycable the middle finger and get the first season from pinoydvd.biz. It will be worth it. No HBO Asia cuts, so you can hear everything coming out of ari gold's f****** mouth.

AshKetchum · « **Reply #44 on:** Aug 02, 2006 at 02:10 AM »

Quote from: Reuven Malter on Aug 01, 2006 at 10:01 PM

They ditched the advisory and ran taped ads for one hour during the show's supposed schedule.

That was pathetic, really--a new low for whoever thought that up. The taped ads looked like cheap-ass vcd-quality video. How long are they going to keep this up?

coco_men182 · « **Reply #45 on:** Aug 02, 2006 at 01:06 PM »

Quote from: *******! on Jul 31, 2006 at 10:35 PM

Lol!

JdelaCruz · « **Reply #46 on:** Aug 07, 2006 at 11:17 PM »

Called SkyCable just now and according to a certain Cristina, the MTRCB is yet to approve Entourage and they do not know when that approval will come if it ever will. That's the official explanation SkyCable is giving. I don't know if this applies to Curb and Huff too.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #47 on:** Aug 07, 2006 at 11:37 PM »

No, they tried to pass that MTRCB line on me as well, but when I told them I was speaking with someone from the MTRCB to investigate this matter, they recanted and said it was not the MTRCB that made this decision, but SkyCable itself. And Destiny has been airing the show regularly, so if the MTRCB hasn't cleared it, Destiny would've been sanctioned by now. That happened very frequently with Wowow on Destiny, and the channel would be blocked for 2 weeks as punishment.

Sky's deliberately misleading its customers in an attempt to get them to subscribe to Platinum. That's the only explanation that makes sense.

So subscribe to Destiny - may Entourage na, meron pang discount card sa mga motel all around Metro Manila!

(Who else received their credit card-type discount card from Destiny this week?

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JdelaCruz · « **Reply #48 on:** Aug 08, 2006 at 11:58 PM »

SkyCable unblocked it tonight.

I read your post Hankey and decided to call MTRCB. They said that they indeed required HBO Asia to submit it for review because they had advance word of the show's racy contents. They released the permit to air just this afternoon.

SkyCable confirmed that they got the permit just this afternoon. They also said yes, they really had to deal with some MTRCB issues and no, the whole thing was not just some ploy for us to subscribe to Platinum. And no, they don't foresee this happening with Curb and Huff in the coming days. We'll see.

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #49 on:** Aug 09, 2006 at 01:17 AM »

Wow, thanks for your investigation on the matter, JdelaCruz. You went an additional step I didn't consider doing anymore after my conversation with "Pinky."

So it turns out my initial statement:

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Jul 30, 2006 at 10:56 PM

Okay, that makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever, since:

a. The content of HBO Asia is already heavily censored as it is;

b. The show hardly has any risque content, certainly at least 70% less than a typical episode of Sex and the City.

Has the MTRCB gone from just plain stupid to absolutely crazy?

Was more accurate, after all.

I wonder what idiot gave them "advance word of the show's racy contents," and... didn't they already review and approve the show's uncut first season when the DVD was released a few months ago?

Yo, MTRCB: EVERYTHING shown on HBO Asia is already heavily censored, to an even greater degree than what your office allows. If you don't know that by now, then you've been asleep on the job since 1992.

(And maybe coco_men182 can file a report about this incident.

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qwerty765 · « **Reply #50 on:** Aug 10, 2006 at 03:34 PM »

Quote from: JdelaCruz on Aug 08, 2006 at 11:58 PM

SkyCable unblocked it tonight.

I read your post Hankey and decided to call MTRCB. They said that they indeed required HBO Asia to submit it for review because they had advance word of the show's racy contents. They released the permit to air just this afternoon.

SkyCable confirmed that they got the permit just this afternoon. They also said yes, they really had to deal with some MTRCB issues and no, the whole thing was not just some ploy for us to subscribe to Platinum. And no, they don't foresee this happening with Curb and Huff in the coming days. We'll see.

But how come Destiny was able to air the series if MTRCB has just released the permit yesterday?

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #51 on:** Aug 10, 2006 at 07:22 PM »

That's the reason I was inclined to believe what Pinky from Sky told me when I first investigated the matter. It made no sense that Destiny could air it by Sky could not, if it were an MTRCB issue.

Hmm...

alcobobaz · « **Reply #52 on:** Aug 12, 2006 at 10:58 PM »

Love the show!
Hahaha I wanna be Ari Gold when I grow up! Haha I want everything he has but the erectile dysfunction. And if I cant be Mr. Big shot Ari Gold, I can always get a famous friend and live off his life and be Turtle.

Munskie · « **Reply #53 on:** Sep 29, 2006 at 02:32 PM »

im diggin this show......Ari's the man!!!!

Ahnuld's a good name for a dog, hehehehe

jeckjeck · « **Reply #54 on:** Oct 02, 2006 at 06:59 AM »

This show is super entertaining! I always watch the replays on Sundays at 2PM... my favorite though is Johnny Drama Chase... sobrang nakakatawa

Munskie · « **Reply #55 on:** Oct 02, 2006 at 07:26 AM »

Just finished the last episode, "Sorry Ari".....this show is really cool. Cant wait for the next episodes...which they say will show early next year......Ari Gold (in one of the episodes) even did a Jerry Maguire....and Lloyd played the part of Renee Zelweger,

Klaus Weasley · « **Reply #56 on:** Oct 04, 2006 at 09:33 AM »

That episode you talked about won Jeremy Piven his Emmy this year and was nominated for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy.

The show is decent. Piven is the best part. But I have trouble watching this show because I really, really, really, really hate Turtle. I find him extremely irritating and an utterly worthless character. Few fictional characters inspire homicidal rage in me every time I see them on-screen. Turtle is one of those characters.

Munskie · « **Reply #57 on:** Oct 04, 2006 at 02:22 PM »

I guess you hate freeloaders in hip hop gear.....

dibidi · « **Reply #58 on:** Oct 09, 2006 at 05:50 PM »

Turtle rocks! Sarap nga ng buhay niya noh!

AshKetchum · « **Reply #59 on:** Oct 10, 2006 at 05:40 PM »

Quote from: Klaus Weasley on Oct 04, 2006 at 09:33 AM

Piven is the best part. But I have trouble watching this show because I really, really, really, really hate Turtle.

LOL, I have trouble watching this show because with the sole exception of Ari, I hate all the 4 main characters--everyone's a slimeball.

Can't stand the way Adrian looks, he reminds me of Zanjoe Manrudo with curly hair *blech*, while the 2 Kevins look like smarmy asswipes. And Turtle? He's a douchebag.