Cable TV contracts are typically very long (5-7 years) so I'm wondering if this is partly due to some existing contract coming up for renegotiation. Anyhow, if

Cable TV contracts are typically very long (5-7 years) so I'm wondering if this is partly due to some existing contract coming up for renegotiation. Anyhow, if HBO starts selling their content directly, that's going to give them some leverage for better terms with MSOs.