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I'd take those HD channels...Any channel that is broadcasting in HD, VM should definitely try to secure. I might not watch History much, but Vikings in HD would look so much better ;) Universal has some good stuff on there, just a shame their SD picture is sometimes bad.

If VM could secure a HD version for those that have one, I think that would be a step forward. It might not be Atlantic, but at least we could watch channels with good picture quality :D

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If it aint "blowing your socks off" then it cant be adult channels in HD :erm:

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haha that did make me laugh.

But I guess if there is a demand for the Adult Channels, there shouldnt be any reason why VM couldnt get them in HD if it were possible.

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In the past they've said they have said they hope to launch HD in the future, this year they've actually said it will be in the summer. Premier Sports is a low-cost, low subscriber channel that's been successfully going since September 2009 so will probably carry on plodding along unless there are dramatic changes eg Setanta loses 3pm Premier League matches, rights to its other sports escalate.

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I feel that way too.

I can see BT buying Premier Sport over and using the Sky EPG slot for BT Sport 3 or BT Sport Extra.

With all the rights that Premier Sports have being move to ESPN or BT Sport.

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I agree.

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I hope they do survive mate i personally don't subscribe to it as i only have interest in nascar on it but i watch nascar on foxsports or nbcsports anyway.

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February List update - February 24th update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
???. ??th. (Put channels names here) is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channels (Put channels numbers here) right now untill ???. ??th 2015.

=== Soon ===
-Big Centre TV will soon launch in Birmingham and surrounding areas.
-That's Solent will soon launch in Southampton and surrounding areas.

=== February ===
No News...

=== March ===
2nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies SciFi as Sky Movies Monsters on Virgin Channel 411.
2nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies SciFi HD as Sky Movies Monsters HD on Virgin Channel 441.
2nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Oscars back to Sky Movies Greats on Virgin Channel 404.
2nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Oscars HD back to Sky Movies Greats HD on Virgin Channel 434.
16th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Monsters back to Sky Movies SciFi on Virgin Channel 411.
16th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Monsters HD back to Sky Movies SciFi HD on Virgin Channel 441.
31st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports World Cup back to Sky Sports 2 on Virgin Channel 503.
31st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports World Cup HD back to Sky Sports 2 HD on Virgin Channel 513.

=== April ===
1st. Virgin Sources have told Media Boy HQ that Picturebox will be removed from Virgin Media.
6th. "Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2" to launch today only on Cable Forum..

=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
No News...

=== August ===
No News...

=== Autumn ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may launch BBC One +1 as an 24 hour channel on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add two extra hours per day to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2016 ===
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 as Sky Movies Aliens on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Sky Movies Aliens as Sky Movies tbc1 on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 HD as Sky Movies Aliens HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Aliens HD as Sky Movies tbc1 HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 as Sky Movies Gangsters on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters as Sky Movies tbc2 on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 HD as Sky Movies Gangsters HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters HD as Sky Movies tbc2 HD on Virgin Channel 4??.

=== January 2016 ===
No News...

=== February 2016 ===
No News...

=== March 2016 ===
No News...

=== April 2016 ===
No News...

=== May 2016 ===
No News...

=== June 2016 ===
No News...

=== July 2016 ===
No News...

=== August 2016 ===
No News...

=== September 2016 ===
No News...

=== October 2016 ===
No News...

=== November 2016 ===
No News...

=== December 2016 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2016 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-Cambridge Presents
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Oxford

=== Unknown dates ===
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on January 5th 2015.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Documentaries:
-History HD
-Nat Geo Wild HD
-CI HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Music:
-MTV Classic

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

Channels only in UPC Ireland areas.

©copyright 2015 Media Boy 2006 - 2015. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated January 5th 2015.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: Media Boy HQ gets all info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders or Virgin Sources) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in UPC Ireland areas right now.

Q: WHY HAVE YOU REMOVED 'ONLY IN SMALLWORLD AREAS' FROM YOUR LIST FOR?
A: Virgin Media have now axe the Smallworld brand. Viewers in the old Smallworld areas will now get the Virgin Media Channel lineup..

==== See you later ===
List last updated on February 19th 2015.

Next update: TBC.

A) If Virgin Media are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.
B) If Virgin Media are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin TV areas.
C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.

©copyright 2015 Media Boy 2006 - 2015. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

Sorry, I was getting YouView and Freeview mixed up :blush:

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Only a rumour that i'm taking very lightly nhl on demand may be launching as a app on virgin media tivo in the summer.

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Fact of the Day: Picturebox is own by Comcast (NBC Universal).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

well , adult channels could do what they did to VHS industry and lead the market.

Therefore I predict Babestation in 3D is coming to Virgin Media soon

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Oh gawd no the state of some of the monsters on that, so i've heard. :erm:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

It would be an odd time to add it as the NHL season finishes in April and the playoffs run through to early June. Also from memory Premier Sports signed a long term exclusive deal a few years back.

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Would tie in with the speculation that Premier are on their way out, no?

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Maybe VM/LG are set to buy out Premier Sports.

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Guess so, time will tell.

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NHL Gamecenter live has been available to UK subscribers for ages its available on Roku , PlayStation , Apple TV , Xbox and other devices.

I believe some games are blacked out (those being shown on Premier Sports) although have to admit I'm not 100% sure on this bit.

I can't see it coming to VM TIVO anytime soon , I'm pretty sure its not available on the US TIVO.

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Would be very interesting.
Then they can start bidding for Premier League and other top football competition rights to show it on their new Premier Sports Channel ;)

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No Babestation 4K or even Babestation VR just yet then? ;) :D

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Not in a month of Sunday's Richard.

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...and besides, Malone controls Discovery and Discovery now owns the majority shareholding of Eurosport giving Malone control of that too, although I suppose Premier could be merged with Eurosport to make it stronger.

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We'd get the missing channels today if VM paid for them. With Viacom now owning Channel 5 we have to wait and see what reorganisation, if any, that Viacom do to their large bouquet of UK owned channels.

And talking of reorganisations, the media were saying last week that Viacom and CBS are to be merged back together again. I don't see how this will affect anything as they have the same owner, Sumner Redstone, in any case.

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Where to start? Well firstly, Redstone doesn't own CBS and Viacom. They're listed on the stock market. But National Amusements, his company, does have key voting stakes in them. But Redstone is 91 so won't be pulling the strings forever. What happens next? http://www.cnbc.com/id/102400366#.

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Absolutely agree, though the pedant in me says remove the apostrophe it's wrong!

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Stretch marks and cellulite in stunning picture quality :sick:

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Well TV Times (This weeks and next weeks book) says 5* +1 is broadcasting on Virgin Channel 152 right now. But Channel 5 +24 is broadcasting on Virgin Channel 152.

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Does anyone on here ever, and I mean ever, watch any of the crap on the multitude of garbage channels, if so, you really do need to get out more.

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How about the fact that Sumner Redstone holds the largest voting shares in CBS and Viacom which gives him de facto control of the companies. And despite the article you linked to, once he's gone, his daughter will own the largest bloc of shares giving her control.

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I think we may see a change when Spike launches. Either, as will be on Freeview, it will replace Viva on cable, or not and we'll get an additional channel.

I'm interested to see whether Viacom keeps the Channel 5 offshoot channels or launch more of their own branded channels such as Spike and TV Land.

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Ha! That made me do an actual laugh out loud, while I was supposed to be working. Naughty the one2k. Made my boss look at me funny.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

Base on confirmed information VIVA will close on Freeview but will still be broadcasting on Cable and Astra UK. With some VIVA shows moving to 5*.

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What I was getting at was that the music channels have suffered a massive loss in viewers. In order to negate this, Viacom may offer the channels to VM for virtually nothing.

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I feel years from now the following may happen.

-5* will become Land TV.
-5USA and Spike will become one.
-5USA slot will be use for 5Movies or Paramount Movies.
-VIVA and Land TV will become one.
-VIVA slot on Cable and Sky will be use for Spike +1 or Spike HD.
-Spike will move to 5* slot on Freeview and Viacom will sell off VIVA slot on Freeview.
-Channel 5 will stay as now to keep it channels numbers.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

Max, remember its not just us few on Cable Forum that are the VM customers, they have millions of customers who probably watch the "rubbish channels". These other customers may think the channels you watch are garbage :D :angel:

I don't mind having lots of channels as VM need to cater for as many people as possible. I'm just an advocator of channels being in HD whethers its BBC1, Sky Living or Pick lol..(as long as the channel has a HD broadcast, I think VM should try to secure it on our platform)

If VM can tempt more customers, the more money they can make and hopefully increase their content, the delivery of content and overall service.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

VM may actually want Viacom to pay for them to be on its platform.

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:D:D:D

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It's true that some channels actually pay to be on the VM platform, but from what I was last told about this (which was some years ago- so things may have changed) this isn't the case with the Viacom channels.

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Just found out that a new channel called 'Red Bull' from the energy drink manufacturer of the same name starts in April 2016.

It has not yet been decided if this will be carried by VM as carriage agreement talks have yet to commence. I'll post more info. if I get any :)

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Would not surprise me, they have an extensive VOD and apps and sponsor/own a variety of sports in their portfolio, some of which like red bull air racing they already broadcasts live. I think they are already on Apple tv so they could, dare I say (ahem old boy :)) move to a linear tv approach and broadcast on suppliers

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Red bull is a sports channel in usa i believe.
It is replacing reality on Sky i don't know if it's launching on any other platforms.

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Yes, it's definitely a linear channel that's coming.

Some programmes will be done in house and some will be bought in. I first heard about this in 2014 and it was at the time mooted as a reality television channel. From what I was told today, it seems to have diversified as music, gaming, sports etc were mentioned.

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Cheers. I wasn't aware that a Red Bull existed in the states, nor that it would be replacing CBS Reality. Maybe that's where the erroneous idea that it would be a soley reality TV type channel came from??

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Not replacing cbs reality there is another channel on Sky called reality their epg is a mess lol anyway reality is basically cbs reality but it only broadcasts for a couple of hours a day, cbs reality itself is staying as far as i know.
Confused? me too lol.

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CBS Reality is not closing. On the Sky EPG CBS Reality has 2 slots on the EPG showing the same programmes (channel 146 and 198)at the same times apart from teleshopping. I would imagine it is this extra slot (Channel 198) that is being changed to Red Bull TV.

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Thanks for clearing that up. Sounds like the second part time stream was simply a holding channel to ensure an SD EPG slot. AFAIK they have to show a min of two hours programming to keep the EPG slot and have obviously used Teleshopping to recoup some of their costs of doing this.

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Spike was supposed to launch in place of Viva in quarter 1 of 2015. Does anyone know if a launch date has been confirmed yet?

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Yes, that would not surprise me either, although you know my view, that the days of linear TV are limited!

(Pregnant pause.....) :D

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I wonder if the recent calls for energy drinks to be restricted to adults only because of the high sugar content will have any affect on the plans to create Red Bull TV?

I'm sure, at least in part, that this channel is intended to be a promotional vehicle for Red Bull.

Would they be allowed to encourage young people to drink their product??

Will this negative publicity prompt them to get the channel on air earlier than planned??

I've also found this. I'm not sure why a cable site is concerned with Sky channels, but this article states that carriage on Sky has been finalised. As this will be a FTA channel and they appear to have an EPG slot in readiness, I doubt Sky have had much, if any, involvement!

https://www.cable.co.uk/news/red-bul...sky-801718635/

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Not heard anything yet about it will see if i can find anything out.

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Cheers bud

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The last launch date i heard for Spike was July so still a while off yet.

As for TV Land launching in the UK it is not going to happen at the expense of 5 USA or 5*. Both channels have brand recognition in the UK and TV Land does not. Viacom are not stupid they will not pay such a huge amount to but Channel 5 in order to slice its value by changing the name on some of its assets. If they wanted to launch TV Land they would have just bought EPG slots, it would have been a whole lot cheaper.

I think 5* means a lot more to people than Viva does which is evidenced by the fact that Viva is likely to close to completely change its remit back to music. As for Spike i think you would be surprised how well known the brand is over here. TNA Westling was on Spike for a long time, and before that WWE. Gamers know the Spike Videogame awards, and shows such as Bar Rescue and Auction Hunters have aired in the uk.

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Viva should continue on cable and satellite when Spike launches. It is just on Freeview that Spike will displace Viva.
http://www.c21media.net/viacom-sharpens-spike-in-uk/

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http://www.rapidtvnews.com/201502263...#axzz3SxvSIbWy

This relates to the LG Horizon box, I wonder if this will eventually come to the TiVo? I'm surprised that LG haven't taken any steps to replace TiVo with their own Horizon STB.

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Cant believe you guys are actually excited about this channel, ffs it shows top stuff like "Who's Your Dawg?"!!!

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I'm interested due to this:

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id...ries-announced

"Spike TV, which has been involved in combat sports as a television home to Bellator MMA and Glory kickboxing, will air boxing for the first time as part of Haymon's deal to purchase time on the network. Spike TV will carry a minimum of 33 monthly cards on Friday nights -- nine this year with 12 more apiece in 2016 and 2017. The network also said that if all goes well, additional cards might be added."

As a boxing fan I'd love to see Spike TV in the UK broadcast these shows. I'm not holding out much hope but if they do it'll mean some of the the biggest names in boxing being showcased on free to air TV. Not for everyone I know but it would be huge for boxing.

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Did you watch the boxing last Saturday on Channel 5 Chad? I've been told that the Continuity Announcer warned viewers beforehand that "this programme may include violence"!!!

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It also shows live coverage of events such as E3.

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Reminds me of a pacjket of salted peanuts i bought from Asda lol on the pack it said "may contain nuts"

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:D Yeah I do remember a disclaimer along those lines. Crazy

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is big centre tv which launches today for Birmingham & black country areas
going to launch on virginmedia on 159 . it's on freview channel 8

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It's website just says Freeview 8 and nothing about Virgin (or Sky). However, its wiki entry says it will be on VM this month. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Centre_TV

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TiVo have bought some assets from the bankruptcy sale of Aereo. I wonder if this will benefit VM TiVo customers at all?

http://www.rapidtvnews.com/201503013...#axzz3T4AgokgX

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Got an email confirming sky movies had been added on my package for the free month in march. Yet nothing has arrived... Anyone got any ideas or is it the dreaded phone call?

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When did you phone up to get it added? as it should have been added by now Vince.

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Don't forget that they will be relying on inertia or forgetfulness to get you to continue paying for it afterwards. Also, Sky will not allow anything that you recorded to be viewed after movies are taken off your subscription ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

That's because its premium first run movie subscription rights , if I cancel Netflix or Amazon I'm no longer able to view the content.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

According to the BBC Big Centre TV will be on Virgin channel 159 by the end of March

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But doesn't Sky do it with all their channels? Aren't Sky the only pay TV channel that does this?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

Agreed not sure why they do it with the basic channels but I can fully understand the movies , the way Sky's OD service is setup On Demand content is added to the planner just like recordings so a user could easily download a load of movies and simply pay a month especially with 1TB and 2TB HDD in use.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

Personally i think its all about this little bit of technology

http://youtu.be/Og_SSpr_HnM

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Unlikely. Another company (RPX) bought the patents, which appear to cover the aerial technology.

Besides, I doubt TiVo want to go the same way :)

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I like how on media boys calendar on page1 the entire month of february was "no news". how right he was! march as well looks bleak.

at least the free sky movies have shown up today. so i can entertain myself by watching some c*ap. sometimes its enjoyable to watch a c*ap movie on a rainy day.

Does anyone know a website which covers new additions to netflix or a website with all the contents of whats on netflix.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

To be fair that post one list was from December 29th 2014.

Up to date list see "Virgin TV - Last updated (Date given)" - at the end of this post.

Will update that list tomorrow.

Look like Virgin Media has signed an new broadcasting deal with FOX International Channels (FIC).

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...gin-media.html

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Cheers for the info, MB. I guess no timings on Channel launches or channel movements have been made available yet?

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Nothing has been confirmed by Virgin Sources at time of posting. The story on MB Blog is just for information on what channels may launch as part of that new broadcasting deal with FOX International Channels.

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That's what I thought.

It would be good to finally get Nat Geo Wild HD.

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Try:

http://netflix.maft.uk/

On the RHS at the top you will also see a link to whats new on Netflix USA. I find it very useful. To search what's on Netflix worldwide:

https://netflixaroundtheworld.com/

Enjoy

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

I use morefilx to find out what's on netflix.

As for vm related news not a guarantee but i think my dnp may be lifted very soon.

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Check out https://tanktop.tv Covers Netflix, Virgin Movies and PSB catch-up services too. Both films and TV series/boxsets. Set up your Services and it will email new additions to your services each week.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

Is that a nip and tuck job mate.......:D

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As you say in your blog, now that BBC1 +1 won't be using the old BBC3 capacity if the closure goes ahead, it means that 9pm to 7am is going unused.

Maybe they should introduce BBC2 +1 to use up the spectrum? If they aren't going to use it, perhaps the BBC could raise much needed funds by renting this prime time slot out to another broadcaster (if this would be allowed).

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Anyone have an idea why FOX HD has moved?
It's about time a HD swap option was added, instead of moving channels around, FOX HD 158, is one of the few channel numbers I know, that and 212, 310 and 604 lol

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BBC1+1 is not a goer now, so I can't see that your proposed BBC2+1 would be either.

I would not be surprised if BBC3 was allowed to continue in the slot once all this fuss is over. Much ado about nothing!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

It is because of the new deal signed between VM and Fox...

This is from MB's blog

"FOX + and FOX HD on the move on Virgin Media

Just days after of parent company 21st Century Fox rumours of being in talking with Discovery Communications, Inc about an takeover.

Virgin Media has signed an new broadcasting deal with FOX International Channels (FIC).

As part of the new deal sees FOX + moving to Virgin Channel 158 with FOX HD moving to Virgin Channel 199"


I didnt know when the channel was moving, but if it already has, that was pretty quick.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

Done Friday.

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If there was an HD swap you'd have to learn even more!

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The protest over BBC 3 being removed from OTA and made online only doesn't bode well for Freeview channels going online in the near future :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

It will be interesting to see if this app will be made available through the TIVO later this year. This would be a useful addition to our services.

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2015/...igital-future/

The BBC has set out a new vision for the digital era with a new initiative designed to bring a tailored experience to BBC Online.

myBBC will launch this autumn with a personalised app that is designed to make sure the user doesn’t miss anything that is important to them from the launch of new series, the start of matches, traffic and breaking news.

“It’s the start of a real transformation – the myBBC revolution. How to reinvent public service broadcasting through data. But we will always be doing it in a BBC way – not telling you what customers like you bought, but what citizens like you would love to watch and need to know,” said BBC director-general Tony Hall.

In a blog post Phil Fearnley, Director of myBBC and Homepage, explained that some of the work was already in place through the BBC Weather app, which automatically finds your location and the BBC Playlister that explores music from across the BBC’s programmes or recommended by DJs, actors and expert curators.

“We will make the BBC online feel personal and relevant to you, by linking up our content and launching new features and functionality to help serve each and every one of you better,” he said. “You’ll be able to create a BBC experience that you control, recognises you as an individual, and brings you the best of our content based on what we know you’ll love.”

Fearnley made it clear that while the BBC would be asking users to sign in, the data would be going no further that the provision of relevant content.

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Well spotted.

No idea why its happened. VM have shown no inclination as yet for a HD swap, so don't know. Perhaps when this new deal was signed, FOX just asked for their +1 to be next to their main channel. I doubt its anything more "interesting" than that. (More's the pity)

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thanks. intriguing! i wonder what it is...hopefully something lovely

cheers very helpful!

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What's this talk of a month free sky movies? I'd hate to think I'm missing out on a freebie :D

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I know what all the DNPs are ..... the Virgin TVNowhere - sorry Anywhere - app will have its release for Android Lollipop exactly 6 months after the software was launched (which will mean a launch date of 5 May). Also it will become available on 3G/4G exactly 4 years after SkyGo became available to their subscribers on their mobiles (which will mean a release date of 6 July). Of course, both events are extremely unlikely/improbable.

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cool.....:o:

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Wrong by a long shot.

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The general belief is that this may be in preparation for new channels.

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Sadly, I was being sarcastic. As this would be a service to paying customers we know it won't happen.

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being able to hide in the toilets in my work watching tv anywhere on my 4G phone. Thats the dream. Sadly it would seem just a pipedream.

theone2k10 any news on when the DNP order you have may expiry?

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reaching for the stars there fella :D

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I know. :(

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Just find someone with a Sky subscription and camp on their Sky Go (you can have upto 4 devices) and you can hide to your hearts content.

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Expecting it to be this week.

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This is a good idea i use my sisters skygo but i have it sideloaded on my firetv lol.

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Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: New Channel to launch for one day only.

Virgin Sources has confirmed that on Saturday the Bradford v Reading FA Cup match will be free to view for non BT Sports customers on Channel 555.

Its will be called BT Sport 1 Free and will only show this event.

©copyright 2015 Media Boy 2006 - 2015. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

potential tryout for cl next season maybe

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Update:

I can confirmed that no channels are testing right now that is own by FOX International Channels (Nat Wild HD).

Only "ARABIC HAFLA" was testing when my Virgin Sources give me an update.

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I wonder if VM will let their customers know that this opportunity is available.

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March List update - March 3rd update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
???. ??th. (Put channels names here) is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channels (Put channels numbers here) right now untill ???. ??th 2015.

=== Soon ===
-Big Centre TV will soon launch in Birmingham and surrounding areas (BBC Says by end of March 2015).
-That's Solent will soon launch in Southampton and surrounding areas.

=== March ===
7th. Virgin Media to launch BT Sport Free on Virgin Channel 555 - for one day only.
16th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Monsters back to Sky Movies SciFi on Virgin Channel 411.
16th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Monsters HD back to Sky Movies SciFi HD on Virgin Channel 441.
31st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports World Cup back to Sky Sports 2 on Virgin Channel 503.
31st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports World Cup HD back to Sky Sports 2 HD on Virgin Channel 513.

=== April ===
1st. Virgin Sources have told Media Boy HQ that Picturebox will be removed from Virgin Media.
6th. "Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2" to launch today only on Cable Forum.
6th. UPC Ireland news will appear on this list from April 6th 2015.

=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
No News...

=== August ===
No News...

=== Autumn ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may launch BBC One +1 as an 24 hour channel on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add two extra hours per day to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2016 ===
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 as Sky Movies Aliens on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Sky Movies Aliens as Sky Movies tbc1 on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 HD as Sky Movies Aliens HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Aliens HD as Sky Movies tbc1 HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 as Sky Movies Gangsters on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters as Sky Movies tbc2 on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 HD as Sky Movies Gangsters HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters HD as Sky Movies tbc2 HD on Virgin Channel 4??.

=== January 2016 ===
No News...

=== February 2016 ===
No News...

=== March 2016 ===
No News...

=== April 2016 ===
No News...

=== May 2016 ===
No News...

=== June 2016 ===
No News...

=== July 2016 ===
No News...

=== August 2016 ===
No News...

=== September 2016 ===
No News...

=== October 2016 ===
No News...

=== November 2016 ===
No News...

=== December 2016 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2016 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-Cambridge Presents
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Oxford

=== Unknown dates ===
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on January 5th 2015.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Documentaries:
-History HD
-Nat Geo Wild HD
-CI HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Music:
-MTV Classic

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

Channels only in UPC Ireland areas.

©copyright 2015 Media Boy 2006 - 2015. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated January 5th 2015.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: Media Boy HQ gets all info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders or Virgin Sources) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in UPC Ireland areas right now.

Q: WHY HAVE YOU REMOVED 'ONLY IN SMALLWORLD AREAS' FROM YOUR LIST FOR?
A: Virgin Media have now axe the Smallworld brand. Viewers in the old Smallworld areas will now get the Virgin Media Channel lineup..

==== See you later ===
List last updated on March 3rd 2015.

Next update: TBC.

A) If Virgin Media are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.
B) If Virgin Media are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin TV areas.
C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.

©copyright 2015 Media Boy 2006 - 2015. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1
 

l better tell my best friend that then as he is a staunch Bradford supporter.