How can I watch the Canadian show "Ice Pilots NWT"?
December 30, 2010 6:08 PM Subscribe
How can I watch the TV show "Ice Pilots NWT?" without going to Canada? In general, how can I access TV shows that aren't on iTunes, Netflix, or my cable service?
It seems like if a show has been produced, then there's got to be some way some how to view it online or buy or rent the DVDs. I can't believe a show exists and you can't watch it somehow. But I can't find this one on Netflix and the website says they'll only ship the DVDs to Canadian addresses.
There are also other shows I want to see where I have the same problem. For example, Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickenson hosts a show called Flying Heavy Metal, where he flies a bunch of airplanes and talks about aviation. (Jesus, Bruce. What are you trying to do? Exhaust the entire world's supply of awesome?) I totally want to watch it, but I can't find it, except short clips on YouTube.
It seems like if a show has been produced, then there's got to be some way some how to view it online or buy or rent the DVDs. I can't believe a show exists and you can't watch it somehow. But I can't find this one on Netflix and the website says they'll only ship the DVDs to Canadian addresses.
There are also other shows I want to see where I have the same problem. For example, Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickenson hosts a show called Flying Heavy Metal, where he flies a bunch of airplanes and talks about aviation. (Jesus, Bruce. What are you trying to do? Exhaust the entire world's supply of awesome?) I totally want to watch it, but I can't find it, except short clips on YouTube.
Best answer: Yeah, I came to say torrents, too. It's how I keep up with (British) Top Gear.
posted by InsanePenguin at 6:27 PM on December 30, 2010
posted by InsanePenguin at 6:27 PM on December 30, 2010
Alternately you use a proxy server of some kind to make it appear as if you are browsing from within Canada, then go to the website of the channel that airs it, assuming they stream the show after airing.
posted by Joh at 6:31 PM on December 30, 2010
posted by Joh at 6:31 PM on December 30, 2010
I've heard tell that good old Usenet has that sort of thing, but fewer and fewer ISPs offer it as part of their basic service, so you might need a 3rd party provider. Expect to pay about $10/month.
posted by mumkin at 9:34 PM on December 30, 2010
posted by mumkin at 9:34 PM on December 30, 2010
There may be companies in Canada that specialize in receiving domestic mail and packages, then sending them abroad. I've heard of similar companies in the US, but I can't think of what they're usually called.
posted by ZeusHumms at 4:59 AM on December 31, 2010
posted by ZeusHumms at 4:59 AM on December 31, 2010
Usenet is better if it's currently airing or it has a large following; torrents are better for older, more obscure titles. (The reason is that Usenet providers only archive posts from so far back). I don't know what the IRC scene is like like these days, but it might be worth a shot before shelling out for Usenet access.
And if it makes you feel better, anime fans have been wading in this particular ethical grey area for a long time. Shows that don't (yet) have an international licensee or are unlikely to get one are readily available. I forget the popular term for it.
posted by clorox at 8:22 AM on December 31, 2010
And if it makes you feel better, anime fans have been wading in this particular ethical grey area for a long time. Shows that don't (yet) have an international licensee or are unlikely to get one are readily available. I forget the popular term for it.
posted by clorox at 8:22 AM on December 31, 2010
P.S. Don't just check the public torrent trackers. There are plenty of private trackers with specialized focuses.
posted by clorox at 8:24 AM on December 31, 2010
posted by clorox at 8:24 AM on December 31, 2010
StrongVPN will get you a Canadian IP address, which will allow you to watch Canadian shows.
posted by blue_beetle at 9:07 AM on December 31, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by blue_beetle at 9:07 AM on December 31, 2010 [1 favorite]
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