The Hobbit ...parts 2 And 3

[mikey4444]

ITV has shown the first part of the Hobbit every few weeks for months now, but never the other 2 films...anybody know why ?

[Buenchico]

The distribution company might not have offered the rights to TV companies, perhaps because of exclusive deals they've struck with streaming services, such as NetFlix.

Alternatively, ITV might simply not have enough money to buy the broadcast rights to the films. ITV's income has fallen, in real terms, by over 90% since its heyday, due to a vast increase in the number of broadcasters (who all have to fight for a share of the available advertising revenue) and many advertisers deserting TV stations in order to promote their products and services via social media. ITV struggles to survive at all, so the station certainly won't be buying in many blockbuster movies in future.

[mikey4444]

Thanks Buenchico...I guessed as much. Although if parts 1 and 2 are as long and drawn out as part 1 was, maybe I'm not missing much !

[Sycamore3House]

It is the same with the Harry Potter films. They never show the 1st one (the Philopsher Stone). Most annoying so many years on. I only have normal freeview channels.