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Media Boy UK 29-05-2014 10:45
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35702389)
Whatever it is, i'm assuming by the name that it is an HD channel. My money would go on a shopping channel too :(
Maybe an new HD channel from Sony for Sony MAX.

RichardCoulter 29-05-2014 11:00
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35702388)
Launch on Freeview on Tuesday.
Launch on Virgin Media today.
Launch on Sky - later this year.
Cheers MB. I wonder what "technical issues"prevented them from launching on VM on time.

I ask because, in my experience, this catch all term is often used by industry (not just TV channels) as a cover up for incompetence or to mask more serious problems.

I remember when Pricedrop/Bid TV broadcast that they just had a few "technical problems", before going off air for good!

Another example is of a former competitor of ours that didn't open one weekend as they couldn't afford to buy any stock to sell, but, of course, the notice on the door referred to the reason as "technical issues" :D

gba93 29-05-2014 11:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35702359)
Just got a memo from a source of a channel called MAXHD1 coming to Virgin media soon, anyone have any idea what it is?
It's not a shopping nor a foreign channel - it's the new MaxDev channel to be transmitted across the border to Scotland to show them what they missed by voting for independence (to start after 14th September - so coming soon) :D:D

theone2k10 29-05-2014 11:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702377)
Hope your wrong theone2k10 we don't need more shopping channels:(
Done a bit of digging around and found this http://www.max.tv/

OLD BOY 29-05-2014 11:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35702375)
Could be but don't think Cinemax would launch anything in uk at the moment due to HBOs Sky deal, i have a bad feeling it's a shopping channel.
I wouldn't discount an HBO channel or app launching on Virgin Media. Sky's exclusivity deal only applies to first run shows, and given how far behind we are now with the worthwhile stuff on Sky Atlantic such as Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, getting SA now would be of limited benefit to us.

If such a channel launched this year, we could have a lot of older HBO material, and there must be quite a lot of this as they have been broadcasting in the States for many years. Added to this, we would have the prospect of getting those SA programmes we've been hankering for in the near future - some of them like Treme may be available immediately. Game of Thrones, however, may still be about two years off before we can get it if an HBO channel/streaming service is what is coming.

It would certainly explain why VM have still not agreed with Sky to launch SA on cable. This was looking like a very real prospect eight or nine months ago, when both sides were reported as being much more realistic about the situation.

theone2k10 29-05-2014 11:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35702409)
I wouldn't discount an HBO channel or app launching on Virgin Media. Sky's exclusivity deal only applies to first run shows, and given how far behind we are now with the worthwhile stuff on Sky Atlantic such as Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, getting SA now would be of limited benefit to us.

If such a channel launched this year, we could have a lot of older HBO material, and there must be quite a lot of this as they have been broadcasting in the States for many years. Added to this, we would have the prospect of getting those SA programmes we've been hankering for in the near future - some of them like Treme may be available immediately. Game of Thrones, however, may still be about two years off before we can get it if an HBO channel/streaming service is what is coming.

It would certainly explain why VM have still not agreed with Sky to launch SA on cable. This was looking like a very real prospect eight or nine months ago, when both sides were reported as being much more realistic about the situation.
I've heard a whsiper that Channel 5 intend to bid for 2nd run rights of Game of thrones, not sure if to believe it or not yet.

blue666666 29-05-2014 11:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35702402)
Done a bit of digging around and found this http://www.max.tv/
hav god forsaken us :( bloody more shopping channels

Media Boy UK 29-05-2014 11:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702414)
hav god forsaken us :( bloody more shopping channels
Well they need the money from somewhere they lost from the Bid Shopping channels.

Do Max (Shopping channel) still broadcast on Sky?

OLD BOY 29-05-2014 11:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35702413)
I've heard a whsiper that Channel 5 intend to bid for 2nd run rights of Game of thrones, not sure if to believe it or not yet.
Well, the new owners of Channel 5 may be seeking to make an impression! I would have thought it would have been a bit expensive for a non-subscription channel, though, unless this is a loss leader.

denphone 29-05-2014 11:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35702413)
I've heard a whsiper that Channel 5 intend to bid for 2nd run rights of Game of thrones, not sure if to believe it or not yet.
Its a load of baloney Sir.:nono:

theone2k10 29-05-2014 11:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35702418)
Its a load of baloney Sir.:nono:
Tbh mate nobody knows what the new owners of channel 5 will bid for, i'm not ruling anything out at the moment.

OLD BOY 29-05-2014 11:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35702418)
Its a load of baloney Sir.:nono:
As was the shopping channel suggestion, I would wager!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35702419)
Tbh mate nobody knows what the new owners of channel 5 will bid for, i'm not ruling anything out at the moment.
Given the small audience share the HBO material has enjoyed so far, and the reputation for quality associated with them, I would have thought that any of these shows would be a major draw on the main FTA channels. However, I would think it more likely that they would appear on ITV or Channel 4.

harry_hitch 29-05-2014 12:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35702409)
I wouldn't discount an HBO channel or app launching on Virgin Media. Sky's exclusivity deal only applies to first run shows, and given how far behind we are now with the worthwhile stuff on Sky Atlantic such as Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, getting SA now would be of limited benefit to us.

If such a channel launched this year, we could have a lot of older HBO material, and there must be quite a lot of this as they have been broadcasting in the States for many years. Added to this, we would have the prospect of getting those SA programmes we've been hankering for in the near future - some of them like Treme may be available immediately. Game of Thrones, however, may still be about two years off before we can get it if an HBO channel/streaming service is what is coming.

It would certainly explain why VM have still not agreed with Sky to launch SA on cable. This was looking like a very real prospect eight or nine months ago, when both sides were reported as being much more realistic about the situation.
OB, whilst I agree with you (and have suggested similar comments as you just have a few times in the past) the statement sky released (I cant seem to find it) when the new deal was signed was a little ambiguous. They did not state outright that they have exclusive rights for on-demand content, but you could equally read the statement as Sky saying they have exclusive first to air rights and also exclusive rights for the rest of the content in an all encompassing deal. I suppose it come downs to how you interpret the wording of the statement.

As I stated earlier, I agree with your thoughts and I would not be surprised to see HBO content become available via some form of monthly subscription. HBO really have Sky over a barrel now, if Sky want exclusive first run TV shows, they have to dance to HBO's tune.

Either way, I am still not overly bothered by the content SA show. GOT has never done it for me, although I am getting pressured by the current squeeze to give it another go.:(. We have compromised and I have downloaded a sample of the book on me Kindle.:).

OLD BOY 29-05-2014 12:22
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Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35702426)
OB, whilst I agree with you (and have suggested similar comments as you just have a few times in the past) the statement sky released (I cant seem to find it) when the new deal was signed was a little ambiguous. They did not state outright that they have exclusive rights for on-demand content, but you could equally read the statement as Sky saying they have exclusive first to air rights and also exclusive rights for the rest of the content in an all encompassing deal. I suppose it come downs to how you interpret the wording of the statement.

As I stated earlier, I agree with your thoughts and I would not be surprised to see HBO content become available via some form of monthly subscription. HBO really have Sky over a barrel now, if Sky want exclusive first run TV shows, they have to dance to HBO's tune.

Either way, I am still not overly bothered by the content SA show. GOT has never done it for me, although I am getting pressured by the current squeeze to give it another go.:(. We have compromised and I have downloaded a sample of the book on me Kindle.:).
Here is the article about this, Harry.

http://www.sky.com/tv/channel/skyatl...article/hbo???

The collaboration includes an extended content output deal to ensure that Sky Atlantic remains the exclusive home of first-run HBO programmes in Britain and Ireland through 2020.

harry_hitch 29-05-2014 12:40
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35702429)
Here is the article about this, Harry.

http://www.sky.com/tv/channel/skyatl...article/hbo???

The collaboration includes an extended content output deal to ensure that Sky Atlantic remains the exclusive home of first-run HBO programmes in Britain and Ireland through 2020.
Cheers OB, I agree I think it only covers exclusive rights first to air shows only. I just felt others may read the underlined few words as exclusive rights being attached to everything. I don't think it does, time will tell though.

I hope VM get something for their customers who want the content though.

I would hate for people on here to get their hopes up of possibly getting SA content on VM, only for it never to arrive.

I figured I would offer a bit of balance in case they do not.

In addition to linear broadcast, the output deal supports a broad range of multiplatform rights, ensuring HBO content will continue to be available live and on demand not just on TV, but online and on mobile through Sky Go. Sky Atlantic is also available live and on demand through NOW TV, Sky's new internet TV service.

As I say, I agree with your idea and if I remember correctly, I seem to recall news of HBO doing a deal with Amazon in the states a few days ago regarding their back catalouge. IF they did (happy to be corrected if they did not) it would suggest it could easily happen over here.:)

OLD BOY 29-05-2014 13:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35702436)
Cheers OB, I agree I think it only covers exclusive rights first to air shows only. I just felt others may read the underlined few words as exclusive rights being attached to everything. I don't think it does, time will tell though.

I hope VM get something for their customers who want the content though.

I would hate for people on here to get their hopes up of possibly getting SA content on VM, only for it never to arrive.

I figured I would offer a bit of balance in case they do not.

In addition to linear broadcast, the output deal supports a broad range of multiplatform rights, ensuring HBO content will continue to be available live and on demand not just on TV, but online and on mobile through Sky Go. Sky Atlantic is also available live and on demand through NOW TV, Sky's new internet TV service.

As I say, I agree with your idea and if I remember correctly, I seem to recall news of HBO doing a deal with Amazon in the states a few days ago regarding their back catalouge. IF they did (happy to be corrected if they did not) it would suggest it could easily happen over here.:)
Hopes are already up, Harry, and have been for a few years. Things are looking more positive now as it seems that VM can find a way around Sky.

blue666666 29-05-2014 13:41
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After yesterday reports of sports HD coming sooner,has any heard anything from their sources :tu:

denphone 29-05-2014 13:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702458)
After yesterday reports of sports HD coming sooner,has any heard anything from their sources :tu:
Patience and you all be rewarded Sir.:)

1andrew1 29-05-2014 14:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35702375)
Could be but don't think Cinemax would launch anything in uk at the moment due to HBOs Sky deal, i have a bad feeling it's a shopping channel.
I think it's unlikely that a shopping channel would launch in HD straight away, it would wait until it's established to do so. But I don't have a good suggestion.

RichardCoulter 29-05-2014 14:22
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35702473)
I think it's unlikely that a shopping channel would launch in HD straight away, it would wait until it's established to do so. But I don't have a good suggestion.
Maybe, as time has moved on, there isn't much price difference between buying HD and SD studio equipment??

Also, they may not have had any choice, as i've read that some SD equipment is now becoming hard to source.

dilli-theclaw 29-05-2014 14:54
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QVC were until relatively recently going to launch in HD.

Tricky Trevor 29-05-2014 15:02
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Notts tv has begun regular broadcasts on channel 159

spiderplant 29-05-2014 17:32
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35702342)
By "capacity we had reserved" does that mean 80 is the current maximum, or has that changed since 2010?
Capacity work goes on all the time. Not that we're anywhere near 80 yet anyway.

I don't expect the number of channels to ever be limited by technical constraints. There are always ways of adding more.

muppetman11 29-05-2014 18:47
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35702442)
Hopes are already up, Harry, and have been for a few years. Things are looking more positive now as it seems that VM can find a way around Sky.
http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...ranos-the-wire
Quote:
The deal is limited to the US at present. In the UK BSkyB owns the rights to much of HBO's back catalogue.

denphone 29-05-2014 18:59
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l think OB is getting his hopes up too much.

blue666666 29-05-2014 19:18
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There seems to be a bit of cynicism in another place as to the accuracy of my post regarding Virgin squeezing 4 HD channels into a multiplex, as opposed to 3 previously. Someone has suggested Virgin have been doing this since "2011" and cited a poll indicating that channels are scoring highly in quality as perceived by the viewer.

Well... I got bored and decided to check it out in closer detail. Now, a poll that predates BBC3/4, BT Sport 1 and 2 HD among other channels that have launched since shouldn't really be the benchmark in my view. It is questionable if the channels cited as being squeezed in actually shared with another 3 back then.

Of the multiplexes carrying HD channels in my area 50 per cent have 3 HD channels, and 2 only have 2 HD channels (one of which is mixed with SD local variant of BBC/ITV). I would contest that 4 channels per multiplex is not the norm, and would not have been when the poll was conducted.

Edit: I should point out I'm not hinting that Virgin have capacity issues in the medium/longer term. I have posted endlessly in the past about this that Virgin (well, actually it predates that name) would use analogue shutdown, 256 QAM and then could switch to MPEG4. It'd be easy to convert say, HD premiums and swap out old SA V+ boxes for affected customers in favour of Samsung V+ (if they still have any) or Tivos. Then move onto all HD channels and effectively double the amount of HD capacity on the platform.

The V+HD, Samsung V+ and TiVo all support MPEG4.

DaMac 29-05-2014 19:22
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It must be possible for them to do a box swap, Sky are currently refusing to allow Premium HD channels to work on their old Thompson HD boxes, anybody who complains is offered a new box if they sign a 12 month contract, bring on the mpeg4 i say.

RichardCoulter 29-05-2014 19:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35702495)
QVC were until relatively recently going to launch in HD.
Has their plan to go HD been scrapped?:confused:

dilli-theclaw 29-05-2014 19:33
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We'll I did read that a month or so ago. If I come across the link I will post it.

Dave42 29-05-2014 19:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35702570)
l think OB is getting his hopes up too much.
he is Den only way we get HBO is getting SA and no chance of that

dilli-theclaw 29-05-2014 19:37
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Edit have a look in the wiki page -'but I think it was on twitter I saw it say they have no plans (any more) to launch in HD

I seem to recall they'd done all their equipment to do it as well.

blue666666 29-05-2014 20:04
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how much stuff is mpeg2 or mpeg4 on virgin (i have a Tivo is all mpeg4 or it also mpeg2 ?)

DaMac 29-05-2014 20:25
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None of your tv channels will be mpeg4 I think only sky hd on demand stuff is.

essjay 29-05-2014 20:26
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Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702587)
how much stuff is mpeg2 or mpeg4 on virgin (i have a Tivo is all mpeg4 or it also mpeg2 ?)
All broadcast is mpeg2, VOD sky movies HD and sports are mpeg4 (tivo only)

blue666666 29-05-2014 20:27
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ok demac so sky live channels HD are in mpeg2

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Quote:
Originally Posted by essjay (Post 35702590)
All broadcast is mpeg2, VOD sky movies HD and sports are mpeg4 (tivo only)
thanks for infor

Media Boy UK 30-05-2014 10:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702458)
After yesterday reports of sports HD coming sooner,has any heard anything from their sources :tu:
I only got confirmed channel numbers for Sky Sports HD Channels and also what is moving to make way for them to launch.

I have also seen an launch date but that may move base on Wednesday rumour.

martin201002 30-05-2014 10:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35702698)
I only got confirmed channel numbers for Sky Sports HD Channels and also what is moving to make way for them to launch.

I have also seen an launch date but that may move base on Wednesday rumour.
Any chance you could let us know the channel numbers and the rumored launch?

Media Boy UK 30-05-2014 10:57
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Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35702699)
Any chance you could let us know the channel numbers and the rumored launch?
Sorry I cant as of time of posting.

martin201002 30-05-2014 10:58
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35702700)
Sorry I cant that time of posting.
Okay, fair enough :)

blue666666 30-05-2014 11:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35702698)
I only got confirmed channel numbers for Sky Sports HD Channels and also what is moving to make way for them to launch.

I have also seen an launch date but that may move base on Wednesday rumour.
Do still think virgin will move the channel around and have place holders and at a later date launch the channels?

Media Boy UK 30-05-2014 11:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702704)
Do still think virgin will move the channel around and have place holders and at a later date launch the channels?
I have seen no confirmed info on what may happen.

blue666666 30-05-2014 11:13
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OK thanks for help mediaboy

1andrew1 30-05-2014 11:18
All3Media
 
I wonder if this could come to VM? Apparently it is on Samsung TVs and will be on tablets soon. It is managed by Easel TV who have done a lot of work with VM too.
"All3Media is launching UK and US direct-to-consumer connected TV apps that will allow viewers to rent shows including The Only Way Is Essex and Peep Show."
Sources: Broadcast, March 2012. Digital TV Europe September 2013
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/m...039376.article
http://www.digitaltveurope.net/97462...o-new-devices/

Media Boy UK 30-05-2014 11:19
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Smallworld: Sky Movies Icons launches on Monday.

Virgin Media own Smallworld has confirmed that from June 2nd for two weeks Sky Movies Greats will be rebrand as Sky Movies Icons.

http://www.smallworldcable.com/News/...une-Highlights

OLD BOY 30-05-2014 11:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35702570)
l think OB is getting his hopes up too much.
You used to be such an optimistic fellow, denphone. Has Dave42 finally corrupted you?;)

It is true that Sky has the rights to the back catalogue of HBO shows, but my point is that it is only the first run stuff that is exclusive to Sky.

I'm not saying anything is going to happen. I am merely pointing out what has been reported, and I must say that I would be surprised if Liberty Global had not already worked out an alternative means of getting HBO shows to us.

Belated, maybe, but better late than never.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35702581)
he is Den only way we get HBO is getting SA and no chance of that
Your predictable reactions help to keep the universe a stable place, Dave ;)

denphone 30-05-2014 11:50
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35702722)
You used to be such an optimistic fellow, denphone. Has Dave42 finally corrupted you?;)

It is true that Sky has the rights to the back catalogue of HBO shows, but my point is that it is only the first run stuff that is exclusive to Sky.

I'm not saying anything is going to happen. I am merely pointing out what has been reported, and I must say that I would be surprised if Liberty Global had not already worked out an alternative means of getting HBO shows to us.

Belated, maybe, but better late than never.
l still am a optimistic fellow OB but there is a world of difference between that and being overly optimistic.:D

nstokes 30-05-2014 12:02
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Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702377)
Hope your wrong theone2k10 we don't need more shopping channels:(
Can never have too many shopping channels. They are very good, well if you have the money spend, unlike me i have no money to spend :(

muppetman11 30-05-2014 12:29
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35702722)
It is true that Sky has the rights to the back catalogue of HBO shows, but my point is that it is only the first run stuff that is exclusive to Sky.
No it owns most of the UK rights to the HBO back catalogue which is nothing to do with first run , its pretty simple to understand.

OLD BOY 30-05-2014 12:48
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35702730)
No it owns most of the UK rights to the HBO back catalogue which is nothing to do with first run , its pretty simple to understand.
That seems to contradict what Sky themselves have said. Do you have a link to any information that confirms your statement, MM?

There's a difference between 'rights' and 'exclusive rights'.

MalteseFalcon 30-05-2014 14:15
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Any chance of London Live channel coming to Virgin? Watched it down at my mums today and looks a fairly decent channel.

BenMcr 30-05-2014 14:18
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London Live is on Virgin - in London. As it and the others are designed to be local channels only they won't be available outside of their areas

heavyside 30-05-2014 14:19
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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35702747)
Any chance of London Live channel coming to Virgin? Watched it down at my mums today and looks a fairly decent channel.
I'm pretty sure that channel is currently on 159 on Virgin.

JustaBloke 30-05-2014 14:37
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35702734)
That seems to contradict what Sky themselves have said. Do you have a link to any information that confirms your statement, MM?

There's a difference between 'rights' and 'exclusive rights'.
Oh dear god. PLEASE don't start that again!

If you're stating something, provide provenance. It's not up to others to find a link to prove you wrong. :rolleyes::confused:

Tricky Trevor 30-05-2014 15:06
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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35702748)
London Live is on Virgin - in London. As it and the others are designed to be local channels only they won't be available outside of their areas
Although,Notts TV will soon be available online

http://www.nottstv.com/faq

andy_m 30-05-2014 15:21
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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35702747)
Any chance of London Live channel coming to Virgin? Watched it down at my mums today and looks a fairly decent channel.
It's actually alright isn't it?

You can watch online.

1andrew1 30-05-2014 16:25
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Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35702752)
Oh dear god. PLEASE don't start that again!

If you're stating something, provide provenance. It's not up to others to find a link to prove you wrong. :rolleyes::confused:
I think this is the press release in question, read into it what you may.
http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ama_commitment

JustaBloke 30-05-2014 16:32
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35702780)
I think this is the press release in question, read into it what you may.
http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ama_commitment
With respect Andrew. I don't think it is. :)

zantarous 30-05-2014 19:23
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That to me just means any new HBO show will be on Sky it doesn't mean older shows can go else where. Sky usually tend to by both free to air and pay TV rights, you will not see HBO shows (on TV) anywhere other then Atlantic unless there is a existing deal in place for a show, example True Blood.

telegramsam 30-05-2014 20:15
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With the forth-coming Sky sports 3,4 hd coming t virgin nobody has asked the question as to whether the hd charge sky force on virgin for their sport and movie channels is staying the same or going up?

Dave42 30-05-2014 21:01
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Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35702827)
With the forth-coming Sky sports 3,4 hd coming t virgin nobody has asked the question as to whether the hd charge sky force on virgin for their sport and movie channels is staying the same or going up?
it staying the same was in the press release

OLD BOY 30-05-2014 21:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35702752)
Oh dear god. PLEASE don't start that again!

If you're stating something, provide provenance. It's not up to others to find a link to prove you wrong. :rolleyes::confused:
what's your problem? It's a perfectly legitimate discussion. If you are not interested, you could always butt out. Frankly, I wish you would. Put me on ignore if you want to, but please stop this silly sniping. I am quite happy to accept that you may disagree, but no need to be so aggressive.

telegramsam 30-05-2014 22:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35702830)
it staying the same was in the press release
Ok thanks for that.

Media Boy UK 31-05-2014 11:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Update from insider.

-Big EPG shake up due this summer.
-I cant post new Sky Sports channel numbers yet but was also given new launch date.

When launch the lineup will be as followed.

Sky Sports 1
Sky Sports 2
Sky Sports 3
Sky Sports 4
Sky Sports News
Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports 1 HD
Sky Sports 2 HD
Sky Sports 3 HD
Sky Sports 4 HD
(Free space for Sky Sports News HD)
Sky Sports F1 HD
Eurosport

OLD BOY 31-05-2014 11:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35702780)
I think this is the press release in question, read into it what you may.
http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ama_commitment
It wasn't that one, Andrew, I agree that this does not prove my point. There was another one that I referred to in post 1114, but unfortunately I can no longer link to it, so it must have been taken off.

There are varying references to this deal - some say that Sky has exclusive access to the HBO catalogue but many talk about 'new' or 'first run' shows.

It is all a little ambiguous at the moment so until we hear something a bit more categorical, I guess we will just have to hope in the meantime.

denphone 31-05-2014 12:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35702897)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Update from insider.

-Big EPG shake up due this summer.
-I cant post new Sky Sports channel numbers yet but was also given new launch date.

When launch the lineup will be as followed.

Sky Sports 1
Sky Sports 2
Sky Sports 3
Sky Sports 4
Sky Sports News
Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports 1 HD
Sky Sports 2 HD
Sky Sports 3 HD
Sky Sports 4 HD
(Free space for Sky Sports News HD)
Sky Sports F1 HD
Eurosport
Where are the doomsayers now.:waving:

VirginMediaPhil 31-05-2014 12:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35702897)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Update from insider.

-Big EPG shake up due this summer.
-I cant post new Sky Sports channel numbers yet but was also given new launch date.

When launch the lineup will be as followed.

Sky Sports 1
Sky Sports 2
Sky Sports 3
Sky Sports 4
Sky Sports News
Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports 1 HD
Sky Sports 2 HD
Sky Sports 3 HD
Sky Sports 4 HD
(Free space for Sky Sports News HD)
Sky Sports F1 HD
Eurosport
Is the EPG shakeup just for those channels or do you mean a shakeup of the entire EPG?

Dave42 31-05-2014 12:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35702897)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Update from insider.

-Big EPG shake up due this summer.
-I cant post new Sky Sports channel numbers yet but was also given new launch date.

When launch the lineup will be as followed.

Sky Sports 1
Sky Sports 2
Sky Sports 3
Sky Sports 4
Sky Sports News
Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports 1 HD
Sky Sports 2 HD
Sky Sports 3 HD
Sky Sports 4 HD
(Free space for Sky Sports News HD)
Sky Sports F1 HD
Eurosport
is it sooner in summer or later MB

blue666666 31-05-2014 12:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Hope for next week because the f1 race and maybe some HD golf too US masters start 12 june. Like the way its all kept together with the sport numbers. Is the date you got mediboy similar to the rumor from the DS forum

gba93 31-05-2014 12:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35702899)
Where are the doomsayers now.:waving:
Keeping very quiet! :sleep: :sleep:

Dave42 31-05-2014 12:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702906)
Hope for next week because the f1 race and maybe some HD golf too. Like the way its all kept together with the sport numbers. Is the date you got mediboy similar to the rumor from the DS forum
think it be later myself hope I am wrong and it sooner

denphone 31-05-2014 12:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35702908)
think it be later myself hope I am wrong and it sooner
Well only those in the know know and they ain't telling us but its fun to guess anyway.

blue666666 31-05-2014 12:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35702908)
think it be later myself hope I am wrong and it sooner
More change you are being right than me dave42 :( but if I say it every week I will be right eventually. :tu: :)

Dave42 31-05-2014 13:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702912)
More change you are being right than me dave42 :( but if I say it every week I will be right eventually. :tu: :)
yes we can do :LOL:

nicko 31-05-2014 13:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35702906)
Hope for next week because the f1 race and maybe some HD golf too US masters start 12 june. Like the way its all kept together with the sport numbers. Is the date you got mediboy similar to the rumor from the DS forum

You mean US OPEN Golf

blue666666 31-05-2014 13:28
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your right I do mean us open oops :LOL:

blue666666 01-06-2014 15:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
any date for sky news HD and sky news HD also anything on history natgeo HD

denphone 01-06-2014 15:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35703165)
any date for sky news HD and sky news HD also anything on history natgeo HD
Hopefully SNHD and SSNHD will arrive soon enough blue.

johnasimmons 01-06-2014 15:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
I have heard (in the VM store in Oxford Street, London) that the sports channels move around on Tuesday 3rd June and Sky Sports 3,4 & F1 in HD will appear on Thursday 5th June. Placeholders will also appear on the Tuesday. :)
They did not have any concrete info about dates but expect that Sky Sports News HD, Sky News HD, NatGeoWild HD, CI HD, History HD, Universal HD and the Disney channels in HD will appear sooner rather than later. :)

blue666666 01-06-2014 16:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35703189)
I have heard (in the VM store in Oxford Street, London) that the sports channels move around on Tuesday 3rd June and Sky Sports 3,4 & F1 in HD will appear on Thursday 5th June. Placeholders will also appear on the Tuesday. :)
They did not have any concrete info about dates but expect that Sky Sports News HD, Sky News HD, NatGeoWild HD, CI HD, History HD, Universal HD and the Disney channels in HD will appear sooner rather than later. :)
Brilliant news that would mean F1 HD and the golf

Dave42 01-06-2014 16:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35703189)
I have heard (in the VM store in Oxford Street, London) that the sports channels move around on Tuesday 3rd June and Sky Sports 3,4 & F1 in HD will appear on Thursday 5th June. Placeholders will also appear on the Tuesday. :)
They did not have any concrete info about dates but expect that Sky Sports News HD, Sky News HD, NatGeoWild HD, CI HD, History HD, Universal HD and the Disney channels in HD will appear sooner rather than later. :)
hope that's the case fingers crossed

denphone 01-06-2014 17:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35703189)
I have heard (in the VM store in Oxford Street, London) that the sports channels move around on Tuesday 3rd June and Sky Sports 3,4 & F1 in HD will appear on Thursday 5th June. Placeholders will also appear on the Tuesday. :)
They did not have any concrete info about dates but expect that Sky Sports News HD, Sky News HD, NatGeoWild HD, CI HD, History HD, Universal HD and the Disney channels in HD will appear sooner rather than later. :)
:Yes::no::spin::Yes::no:

Tricky Trevor 01-06-2014 18:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35703189)
I have heard (in the VM store in Oxford Street, London) that the sports channels move around on Tuesday 3rd June and Sky Sports 3,4 & F1 in HD will appear on Thursday 5th June. Placeholders will also appear on the Tuesday. :)
They did not have any concrete info about dates but expect that Sky Sports News HD, Sky News HD, NatGeoWild HD, CI HD, History HD, Universal HD and the Disney channels in HD will appear sooner rather than later. :)
Then again, what do people that work in the VM shops know?. They and those who work in the call centres are usually the last to know these things.

andy_m 01-06-2014 20:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35703191)
Brilliant news that would mean F1 HD and the golf
Sounds like good news. Canada's on the beeb if it doesn't happen.

blue666666 01-06-2014 20:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Thanks for the info, but I could watch the tests in HD on Friday, Saturday if launches the channels next week big if mind you.

andy_m 01-06-2014 20:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35703295)
Thanks for the info, but I could watch the tests in HD on Friday, Saturday if launches the channels next week big if mind you.
The BBC are showing the full race weekend, not just qualy and the race.

FP1 1455 BBC2HD, Friday.
FP2 1900 BB3HD, Friday.
FP3 1455 BBC2HD, Saturday.
Qualifying 1700 BBC1HD, Saturday.
Race 1820 BBC1HD, Sunday.

Should be a good weekend between "friends"!

1andrew1 01-06-2014 22:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35703192)
hope that's the case fingers crossed
Indeed, well Sirius over on Digital Spy said days not weeks so sounds promising. :)

theone2k10 01-06-2014 23:06
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Source says nothing to launch until July 2014, epg shuffle is coming first.

Dave42 01-06-2014 23:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35703326)
Source says nothing to launch until July 2014, epg shuffle is coming first.
:(

theone2k10 02-06-2014 00:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35703327)
:(
I'm hoping they're wrong mate but it's the same source who told me about fox moving from xl to l.

vincerooney 02-06-2014 09:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
and the dry spell continues for channel launches...

denphone 02-06-2014 09:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35703363)
and the dry spell continues for channel launches...
Hopefully it will pour down with some thunderstorms soon Vince.:)

vincerooney 02-06-2014 10:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35703367)
Hopefully it will pour down with some thunderstorms soon Vince.:)
i hope so den! i do love a good storm. 2013 was such a wonderful year. regularly waking up to 4 extra pages on the thread of beautiful channel launches :(

i see netflix has gone up in price? its now 6.99 for HD shows? or has it always been that?

blue666666 02-06-2014 10:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Netflix went up by a pound for new customers

spiderplant 02-06-2014 10:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35703363)
and the dry spell continues for channel launches...
Unless you are in Glasgow. STV Glasgow launched this morning.

Arthurgray50@blu 02-06-2014 10:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
IF, an agreement has been made between Sky and VM, over HD channels, then why the hold up. Its Just typical of VM. They couldn't organise anything.

BenMcr 02-06-2014 10:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35703384)
IF, an agreement has been made between Sky and VM, over HD channels, then why the hold up. Its Just typical of VM. They couldn't organise anything.
Any launch schedule will have been a joint agreement between Virgin Media and Sky.

MalteseFalcon 02-06-2014 10:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Might not be VM's fault, SKY might only allow them to broadcast from a certain date. Thinking about it, when did the contract end before this negotiation happened? Maybe the channels won't launch until that contract has expired.

Media Boy UK 02-06-2014 11:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35702904)
Is the EPG shakeup just for those channels or do you mean a shakeup of the entire EPG?
More than Sky Sports set to move (That all I was told).

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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35703378)
Unless you are in Glasgow. STV Glasgow launched this morning.
Oh no it did not.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35703319)
Indeed, well Sirius over on Digital Spy said days not weeks so sounds promising. :)
Just an rumour.

The month they will launch start with an 'J'.

denphone 02-06-2014 11:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35703373)
Netflix went up by a pound for new customers
For existing current customers it remains the same for the next two years and then it will go up.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35703392)
More than Sky Sports set to move (That all I was told).

---------- Post added at 12:02 ---------- Previous post was at 12:00 ----------



Oh no it did not.

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Just an rumour.

The month they will launch start with an 'J'.
Or a A.:naughty::naughty:

blue666666 02-06-2014 11:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 
medaiboy there are only two June, July so which one are you backing


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