Films that are chronicled in each episode are then broadcast on the premium channel one year after their theatrical release.

Heaven knows, there are enough free channels available and plenty of premium channels.

Certain premium channels or services could require an upgrade to a more advanced converter box that was capable of the necessary descrambling method.

In many markets, carriers provided devices with simple or no descrambling capability, although the carrier may use different forms of scrambling for different premium channels.

Some premium channels also broadcast television specials, which most commonly consist of concert events, documentary films and stand-up comedy acts, and in the past, have also included theatrical plays.