Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

:D:D:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Media Boy HQ do know when they will launch but that date has been move back once in the last month.

Will reveal date sooner to launch.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Of course you can insist on clauses in negotiations that's what it's all about, and given that VM had this done to them before with the sale of vmtv, you would have thought they would be wise to it, or maybe their negotiaters are not very skilled.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Thanks for info.

Was any info on Channel number and launch date for MUTV HD given?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I think you will find, DaMac, that VM can insist all they like, but if Sky say 'no', there's not very much they can do about it.

Of course, you can extract more than is offered with a negotiation, but Sky know that they have VM over a barrel here. There is nothing VM can offer Sky in return for a channel they really want, so Sky have the upper hand.

This is why the rumour about VM and BT working together on a new channel is so encouraging, if true. VM and BT could keep the channel exclusive to their own platforms until Sky relented on the channels we want that they are currently hoarding for themselves.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Agreed and if the promo does say across 5 HD Sport Channels that could surely mean 1 2 3 4 and F1?!!! ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

:D

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It was sent to an informer so this information isn't known at JustaBloke HQ.

Plus it's subject to an do not post order. :D

Oh all right then, July is all it said. But it said you could see their entire pre-season tour which starts on the 23rd, if that helps.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Good one:D

Was only asking due to this post two days ago.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1267.html

So thanks for rumour.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

If only carriage agreements were as quick and easy with all channel operators.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Sky count Sky Sports News HD as a sports channel as well.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Fair enough Martin so this is beginning to sound like it isn't Sky Sports 5 at all....?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Can't wait to find out what sky sports 5 is to be honest, I'm thinking its a sports sports extra rebrand.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Sky Sports Xtra (yuck!) was turned into Sky Sports 4 wasn't it?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Can you really see any company agreeing to a request like "if you do anything new in the future, you must share it with us"?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Any reference MUTV HD says about being ready for the 2014 tour, first fixture of which is on weds 23rd July. Hope this helps.

My guess W/C 14th July

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Sky still show the odd La Liga match online only sometimes in the week and call it Sky sports extra.

It could be this being made available via Red Button and rebranded.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Yes.

-Sky Sports Extra was launch in 1998.
-Launch on NTL and Telewest in October 2003 same day as I got 'Media Dog' and hes over 10.
-Rebrand as Sky Sports 4 in 2013.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Yeah, that's what I meant.

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Media Dog, I like it :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

:DWhat breed is Media Dog?
Or is this subject to an DNP? :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Fox red Labrador Retriever

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador_Retriever

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Ahh a proper dog, unlike my missus' two chihuauas, :p:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Still not seen any confirmed info on MUTV HD launching on Virgin Media.

Only seen rumours so far that MUTV are rumoured to be in talks with Virgin Media.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

http://www.manutd.com/en/MUTV-New/Join-NowNew.aspx

VM logo at bottom.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Well they do broadcast on Virgin Media right now.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I see your point. That webpage is the same as the email I saw. Perhaps I spoke too soon. But I do think that if I signed up for MUtv on the basis of that page/email, and MUtv HD did not become available on VM in July, I'd have a very strong case for cancellation/complaint etc. So my guess is that it's a strong indication that it's coming. Mind you, I guessed that SS F1 HD was coming by the Monaco GP so I wouldn't set too much store by that. :D

Sorry though, if I've misled you.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I see VH1 has finally got the new logo and graphics

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

If you believe that quite frankly you'll believe anything. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I don't know, but I would be shocked if MUTV does launch in HD (unless I moves to solely broadcast in HD like NHK World). There simply won't be enough subscribers for the channel to make the upscale move.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I was thinking that they will go HD only, charge extra for the HD service or that (as both parties reached agreement in a matter of days) that the XL package will unlock the HD variant for SD subscribers.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Benfica tv transmits in both sd and hd, they also show other sporting events which is something that mutv have done recently by showing live coverage of Holland World Cup warm up matches...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

How many subscribers are required to make it worthwhile?
Don't forget three things 1) MUTV is not just for the UK, it's a global channel. 2) All channels will have to move to HD at some stage. 3) MUTV can expect some subscription cancellations given the team's performance and lack of Champions League football next season so why not try to make the channel more attractive by launching in HD?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

If you say so mate.:rolleyes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

ITV is now on sky go. Is the BBC on sky go too? You can watch the world cup any where if it is.
link http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...in_the_service

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

ITV is already on TV Anywhere the only difference in ITV content will be ITV Enocre on Sky Go, the BBC channels aren't available on Sky Go or TV Anywhere.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I've always wondered why BBC channels aren't on Skygo or TVanywhere considering technically we pay for them via the tv license and BBC are on about making BBCthree online only.
They are on Zattoo though.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I didn't say I believed it, MM, it is just an unsubstantiated rumour. But if it were to come about, it would be a good thing, IMHO.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Because they are on the iplayer.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

ITV have live channels on itv player too as do channel4 so what's BBCs excuse?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

There isn't any excuse, they simply want everyone to use the iPlayer apps and site.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

There is no excuses in my opinion.

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I might be a bit paranoid lol but i think it has to do with tvl etc i wouldn't be surprised if they pass the ip address of people using the live iplayer to Capita.
As i said i'm probably just being paranoid a bit but i wouldn't put it past them lol.

On the plus side i should have some info regarding Disney hd channels next week.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

The BBC would probably argue that, as they have made this service available on the iplayer, there is no need for them to waste resources on making commercial ventures more appealing.

Could you try and find out if Smallworld customers will regain access to the Disney channels? (they were all removed some time ago as Disney deemed Smallworld as too small an outfit to be worth bothering with).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Anymore news on epg shake up?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I will try mate but none of my sources really deal with Smallworld, although hopefully that'll change now VM have taken it over.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Smallworld only has 6,000 TV customers so when technology permits, I'm sure its customers will be offered the standard VM offerings.
At the moment, VM does not seem to have an appetite to provide more channels to the Smallworld customers (eg BT Sport) so I'm sure any changes will happen when customers adopt VM packages. As stated in another thread, there is still quite a bit of engineering work to be done to facilitate this.
(Smallworld customer numbers on page 3: http://www.libertyglobal.com/pdf/pre...ease-FINAL.pdf)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

It's happening, apparently. http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35704264-post14.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Now we're on the subject of the Summer EPG shakeup, does anyone know the extent as to how many channels will be relocated? Will be like a major reshuffle like the 2006 reshuffle when we were still NTL:Telewest or is it just going to be a few channels or a couple of genres switching places (if you all know what I mean)?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Got a feeling it is mainly the sports channels that are being shuffled, to add room for the Sky Sports HD channels arriving, however could be more.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Just had an engineer in to replace a V+ box (3rd on in less than 12 months - trouble is that they are all now refurbished) while we where talking I said that I had heard that we where getting the missing sky sports HD channels, he said that we should expect to see HD channels as part of a normal pack.
Any thoughts?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

He's talking out of his arse to put it politely, the Skysports HD channels will be part of the HD premium pack which is £7p/m. That isn't going up.
SkysportsnewsHD may be part of the XL pack.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

You can watch the World Cup anywhere by downloading the TV Player app:

http://tvplayer.com/

It's free, legal, reliable and the picture quality is fantastic. A real must for those who want to watch the World Cup on the go through one simple easy to use app.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Forces TV

will be on virgin channel 244


http://forces.tv/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

great app isnt it. not sure how it stays legal mind! if only i had unlimited data on my iphone...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Its just like TV Catchup which has been around for a while now. Used it for years.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I use FilmOn myself (on PC & Android) which is also very good.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

It`s high time the HD charge was stopped but unless there`s been an agreement between sky and virgin it just isn`t going to happen I`m sorry to say. In my opinion we pay more than enough already in subs to justify it being scrapped.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I love VM engineers who no more than the executives :-)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Ditto "insiders" :p: with lousy track records but whom are seen as "gods" by some on this forum;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Not many though. ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

How is thy revered Itshim today.:nworthy::nworthy:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Thanks :)

I can't understand why anyone would regularly come into a thread that they clearly have no time for, it's beginning to look like your sole purpose is to cause upset and disruption through the use of negativity and rudeness. There are many threads on this forum that I am not interested in, so I simply don't bother with them. I certainly don't go in and try to diminish the enjoyment of others that are interested in said threads.

Still, at least it's more articulate than your last post in the thread:

What on Earth was that all about? :confused:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

100% correct!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Going to war again Richard? :(

Give it a rest eh? :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I wonder how those bridges are?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Who on this forum are the insiders?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Wouldn't that be MB and theone2k10? They seem to know people, whom I'd assume work for Virgin, and therefore could be classed as insiders.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Richard isn't the instigator here. You and your "Gang" seem to be gagging for the "War". That's what it looks like :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Do you think so? That couldn't be further from the truth. :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I don't think you know what the truth is. What I see is you latching on to anothers comment not long after it's posted, then say Richard is looking for a "War". What he posted wasn't inflammatory at all. You just want it to be. And I'll leave it there. Comments were removed not so long ago for arguing, and this thread won't be derailed by you, me or anyone else.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Indeed they will not. So what was your point?...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Fine thank you for asking

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The load of rubbish spouted by some posters here

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[QUOTE=RichardCoulter;35704899]Thanks :)



I can't understand why anyone would regularly come into a thread that they clearly have no time for, it's beginning to look like your sole purpose is to cause upset and disruption through the use of negativity and rudeness. There are many threads on this forum that I am not interested in, so I simply don't bother with them. I certainly don't go in and try to diminish the enjoyment of others that are interested in said threads.

In the hope of getting facts NOT fairy tales. Still little boys & little toys !

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Well, looks like sky is going to launch sky sport 5 at some point

Today, 19:00 #54
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Sky Sports 5 now showing on the Watch Sky Sports page here:
http://www1.skysports.com/watch/sport-on-sky


(when you click "channels" then "Sky Sports 5" currently links through to page displaying "Sorry, we could not find the page you were looking for." message)
http://www1.skysports.com/watch/sky-sports-5

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

the question is will they withhold it

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Good question dave42 but have no idea.going by past examples then yes they will but virgin and sky have just signed a new new contact so they might of got it included.fingercrossed

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

The people they know might be, but they're not. They merely pass on information from others in good faith. Whatever anyone says about it, we probably wouldn't all be here if they didn't!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Ahh I Get it. Like D-Day veterans you mean? :rolleyes::erm::confused:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

If indeed these people work for Virgin & have boardroom level information do you REALLY think it would be passed on to the likes of MB :confused:

I think that H C A & the Brothers Grimm tell much better story's. I only wish that posters here would stick to facts. Not fairy tales.
The message I was given that IF and its a big IF it comes from inside Virgin the person or persons if found will be sacked.
The thinking is if not made up by the poster then its a leg pull from outside the company . Can I put the comment clearer than that Richard:rolleyes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

No I don't mean that. I mean here on this thread. I think I'm a little offended by your post, if I'm honest. I fully understand the debt we owe our service men and women.

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No. But then I never said I did, merely that I believe he posts in good faith, and without him and others like him, this thread wouldn't exist.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Could the launch of the Sky Sports HD channels on Virgin Media coincide with the launch of Sky Sports 5? Could VM and Sky be doing a joint venture on this one?

All seems a bit too preplanned.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Possibly, but if that was the case I would of expected it announce at the time of when they announce deal for renewal of contract and remaining HD sport variants in the same manner sky and ITV pre announce the launch of ITV encore

I hope sky can justify the launch of a new sports channel an not use it to move "premium" sports content just to make sure BT and VM can't see them. I seem to think the US Open golf is solely on skysports 4 which means BT any view this(?)

I think I agree with someone before; start of tailored channels for sport

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Well maybe if VM staff, directors etc pulled their finger out and gave customers what they are asking for. And not treating us like pieces of meat, then maybe we will respect them.

Each time l contact VM, its either 'oh sorry we can't give you an answer' or we will repair as soon as possible'

VM are such a big company taking on giants like Sky or BT Sports. And yet always seem to be the underdog.

We are after certain channels like Atlantic or we have an agreement with Sky regarding HD channels etc - when is that going to happen.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Either when SKY ask a reasonable price for it, or if customers are prepared to pay more for Atlantic. It's logic really, how many of the subscribers want Atlantic versus how many of those who would be willing for a one or two pound a month increase if Virgin paid the price SKY want. I'm sure that you Arthur and many more would be posting on here along the lines of 'another price increase, I already pay enough for my services why should I pay more'.

Curzon Home Cinema coming to Tivo in 2014
 

Curzon's independent on-demand film service which is currently on BT's YouView service mentioned as launching later this year on VM. This is in line with the guidance given on this thread by theone2k10 who said VM's focus would be on on-demand.
"Later this year Curzon’s potential home audience is expected to expand massively when it launches on Virgin Media’s Tivo set-top boxes, which are in more than 2m homes."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...dent-film.html
Service itself: http://www.curzonhomecinema.com/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

That's my thinking because for a while now Virgin and Sky have had a entente cordiale relationship and one of the reasons for that is to combat the threat of BT.

Re: Curzon Home Cinema coming to Tivo in 2014
 

Some really good films on the Curzon site. Great news if this is coming to TiVo later this year IMO depending on price.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Yet another chargeable channel,anyone else noticing a pattern here all these new channels vm are acquiring since the takeover are chargeable extras

Re: Curzon Home Cinema coming to Tivo in 2014
 

You can see the prices on their website which are quite competitive eg:

In Cinemas Now:
Cheap Thrills £5.99 (member price £5.09) Sky Store £8.99, Virgin £5.99

Older films:
Amour (2012) £1 (member price 85p), Sky Store £2.99, Blinkbox 99p

Some films in cinemas now are pricier but it certainly seems a competitive service overall. For heavy users, if you are able to sign up as a member it is even cheaper per film but that costs £50 per year but does include two free cinema tickets reducing the effective cost to about £25.

I think this service complements its other film offerings very well but won't have mass appeal.

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I think this service is better categorised as fitting into the battle of TV between pay-tv companies and TV manufacturers for consumers' preferred living room device.
TV manufacturers like Samsung already offer a great range on-demand services including Curzon. If VM does not respond, it stands a chance of being bypassed by the consumer who will just use the apps on the TV. It will be interesting to see how Sky responds; does it want a company on its own platform undercutting it on some films?

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In what way is VM the underdog? It has the second-best line up of channels, the fastest broadband and the most popular mobile service compared to its peers. (BT, TT, Sky).

You know the answer to the Atlantic situation which is no time soon on any platform except Sky's. I agree that VM should have given a date for the launch of all Sky Sports channels in HD but I'm sure they have their reasons for it. Afterall, there are good reasons why Tom Mockridge runs VM and not you and me.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Arthur sky would have to do something it never ever done for VM to get SA and that's to lower it price on a channel can you honestly see that happening no chance and if VM paid over the top price sky want it will do that with the rest of channels too that's for certain and you and everyone else will complain when the prices go up

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

No, I haven't noticed that at all.

Channels added since the takeover:
BBC 3 HD
BBC 4 HD
BBC News HD
BTSport1
BTSport1HD
BTSport2
BTSport2HD
CBBC HD
CBeebiesHD
Food Network
FOX+
GINX
horror +1
Lamhe
London Live
More 4 HD
MTV HD
MTV MUSIC
Nick HD
Notts TV
Premier Sport
Reality +1
STV Glasgow
Travel Channel

I make that one premium channel (which was free for months), plus BT Sports if you don't take XL

Re: Curzon Home Cinema coming to Tivo in 2014
 

I think Howard is meaning you have to pay extra for all these On Demand services such as Netflix , rumours of Amazon etc rather than improving the inclusive On Demand content part of XL which was once a market leader.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

But then again we don't have to pay extra for BT Sports bouquet of channels so people can't have it both ways.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

is it just forcestv launching next week?

Re: Curzon Home Cinema coming to Tivo in 2014
 

That's is what I really meant bud ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Tuesday yes.

Not saying too much ya know as i don't want to create fairy tales ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

at lest we know it going to happen and not wait and speculate ��

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

true just we are impatient and want them now :LOL:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I look at it this way. Customers cannot have there cake and eat it for nothing.

IF, There are to be more channels added, then surely VM have the right to put up prices.

I have said before, i would not mind an extra quid or two for extra channels, if needed.

Re: Curzon Home Cinema coming to Tivo in 2014
 

OK, that makes sense but I think Virgin needs to do both. To compete with smart TVs it needs to add more PPV services. To compete with Sky it needs to add more catch-up content.

Re: Curzon Home Cinema coming to Tivo in 2014
 

There's no doubt that where with the delivery technology Virgin should be ahead in terms of on demand, Sky have been particularly clever when negotiating rights. Coupled with improvements in home broadband, Sky's on demand and catch up offering is arguably the better product. It simply isn't enough for Virgin to add ott pay apps to TiVo and think they're doing a good job in this area.