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Chad 09-12-2010 00:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Any news on Premier Sports?

I'm totally gutted. I've just read that ESPN have sold the rights to ESPN Friday Fight Night to Premier Sports for the next 2 years. ESPN Friday Fight Nights is the only live boxing ESPN UK ever show. I can't believe they've sold the UK broadcast rights of their own bloody show to a competitor, a competitor I can't yet subscribe to on Virgin Media. For me personally, Premier Sports is now a more attractive channel than ESPN in terms of what I like to watch.

winkle 09-12-2010 10:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35134812)
Any news on Premier Sports?

I'm totally gutted. I've just read that ESPN have sold the rights to ESPN Friday Fight Night to Premier Sports for the next 2 years. ESPN Friday Fight Nights is the only live boxing ESPN UK ever show. I can't believe they've sold the UK broadcast rights of their own bloody show to a competitor, a competitor I can't yet subscribe to on Virgin Media. For me personally, Premier Sports is now a more attractive channel than ESPN in terms of what I like to watch.
Premier Sports have a offer on the table to Virgin

borrissey 09-12-2010 17:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by winkle (Post 35134895)
Premier Sports have a offer on the table to Virgin
Thats good news then is there a HD version of it?

ChrisLUFC22 09-12-2010 18:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35134205)
Is it not on Extreme Sports? I briefly watched it on there for a few minutes while waiting for the cricket although I'd have no idea if its new episodes or not.
Extreme sports show TNA Xplosion which I think is like a highlights show with the odd match thrown in - willing to be corrected though as I don't watch it. They also show the PPV's. But TNA iMPACT! (the weekly show in the same vein as WWE Raw) is shown on Bravo on saturday nights.

zantarous 10-12-2010 12:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
I see that VM are putting more Tivo stuff up, have a look and see what it says next to the sign in button http://tv.virginmedia.com/vtvapp/epg.do

Also I see from the new Tivo blog that VM are demanding exclusive Spotify rights for the UK, I would have thought that Spotify would be too big to limit themselves to just one provider http://virgintivo.blogspot.com/2010/...-tivo-may.html

clinteastman 10-12-2010 13:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35135398)
I see that VM are putting more Tivo stuff up, have a look and see what it says next to the sign in button http://tv.virginmedia.com/vtvapp/epg.do

Also I see from the new Tivo blog that VM are demanding exclusive Spotify rights for the UK, I would have thought that Spotify would be too big to limit themselves to just one provider http://virgintivo.blogspot.com/2010/...-tivo-may.html
Yeah the remote recording was mentioned in the TiVo Thread.

I'm going to say Spotify will take the deal, there leaked finical didn't look too good and there having problems making the deals to launch in the US. This would be a great inroad to ALOT of new customers.

bamav 10-12-2010 15:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Spotify is incredible. I assume the exclusive deal will be for "TV" based subs. It's widely available through your PC and mobile devices.

clinteastman 10-12-2010 15:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bamav (Post 35135448)
Spotify is incredible. I assume the exclusive deal will be for "TV" based subs. It's widely available through your PC and mobile devices.
That's what I assumed.

DJ-SWITCH 10-12-2010 21:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35135398)
I see that VM are putting more Tivo stuff up, have a look and see what it says next to the sign in button http://tv.virginmedia.com/vtvapp/epg.do

Also I see from the new Tivo blog that VM are demanding exclusive Spotify rights for the UK, I would have thought that Spotify would be too big to limit themselves to just one provider http://virgintivo.blogspot.com/2010/...-tivo-may.html
Thats good about this, you can set to record something when your not at home, i cant wait to get the TiVo box :):)

Chad 10-12-2010 22:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
I e-mailed Virgin about adding Premier Sports to their line-up and got the following:

"I apologise that you are unable to watch Premier Sports via Virgin.


"Unfortunately we don't currently have a contract with the channel provider in order to add this channel to our line up. But we are always changing our channel line up and it may be added in the future."

More people might be interested in Premier Sports shortly. Whilst everything is seemingly quiet regarding the future of TNA wrestling on SKY, Premier Sports are preparing to snap up the rights should they become available along with the UK broadcast rights to K-1. Saw it on their Facebook page last week. Probably just speculation, so it'll fight into this thread nicely :D

braysoj1 10-12-2010 22:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35135621)
I e-mailed Virgin about adding Premier Sports to their line-up and got the following:

More people might be interested in Premier Sports shortly. Whilst everything is seemingly quiet regarding the future of TNA wrestling on SKY, Premier Sports are preparing to snap up the rights should they become available along with the UK broadcast rights to K-1. Saw it on their Facebook page last week. Probably just speculation, so it'll fight into this thread nicely :D

oh nooooooooo i hope it not true i hope espn get it

HD addicted 10-12-2010 22:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35135621)
I e-mailed Virgin about adding Premier Sports to their line-up and got the following:

"I apologise that you are unable to watch Premier Sports via Virgin.


"Unfortunately we don't currently have a contract with the channel provider in order to add this channel to our line up. But we are always changing our channel line up and it may be added in the future."

More people might be interested in Premier Sports shortly. Whilst everything is seemingly quiet regarding the future of TNA wrestling on SKY, Premier Sports are preparing to snap up the rights should they become available along with the UK broadcast rights to K-1. Saw it on their Facebook page last week. Probably just speculation, so it'll fight into this thread nicely :D
Same here. Emailed VM and got the same answer!

Chad 11-12-2010 00:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
@HD addicted

I'm actually upbeat about the feedback I received. I last submitted my interest about 8 weeks ago and was essentially told there was no plans to carry Premier Sports due to little interest. Also it was viewed as a niche channel.

All we can do is keep on asking.

gazellis 11-12-2010 01:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Hi first post. I'm on VIP 20 and 6 months into contact. Can I upgrade yo VIP50. Is it worth it? Also can I exchange my 2nd sd box for a standard v hd box and modem for media superhub at no extra cost. Please advise.

mersey70 11-12-2010 05:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35135683)
@HD addicted

I'm actually upbeat about the feedback I received. I last submitted my interest about 8 weeks ago and was essentially told there was no plans to carry Premier Sports due to little interest. Also it was viewed as a niche channel.

All we can do is keep on asking.
I have asked about it too and received a similar reply. It probably is a niche channel but the launch of Cinemoi (which surely fits into that category) gives me hope VM are looking to add less mainstream programming.

HD addicted 11-12-2010 11:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35135721)
I have asked about it too and received a similar reply. It probably is a niche channel but the launch of Cinemoi (which surely fits into that category) gives me hope VM are looking to add less mainstream programming.
I know I felt the same... Also many people go digital for a better choice of sports channel, Premium sport would be another reason to subscribe VM! :rolleyes:

tweedie 11-12-2010 12:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gazellis (Post 35135703)
Hi first post. I'm on VIP 20 and 6 months into contact. Can I upgrade yo VIP50. Is it worth it? Also can I exchange my 2nd sd box for a standard v hd box and modem for media superhub at no extra cost. Please advise.
Think you can upgrade to it but not downgrade.

I would have thought the media hub will be free as you are upgrading your bb to 50mb. As for he VHD you will have to ask them

Chad 11-12-2010 12:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35135721)
I have asked about it too and received a similar reply. It probably is a niche channel but the launch of Cinemoi (which surely fits into that category) gives me hope VM are looking to add less mainstream programming.

Virgin carry MUTV at £6.00 per month. Surely this is more of a niche channel than Premier Sports. I'm pretty sure Premier Sports would attract better subscription figures than MUTV and Cinemoi put together!

Sorry for going off topic, but I'm passionate about Premier Sports:)

denphone 11-12-2010 14:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
When will we get Skys red button and some more hd channels.

Chad 11-12-2010 14:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35135829)
When will we get Skys red button and some more hd channels.
Next year. Hopefully before Easter.

denphone 11-12-2010 16:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
l somehow doubt it given their track record of stringing things out.

Ben B 11-12-2010 16:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
They'll get the red button early 2011, I'm sure you would rather wait for it to be developed properly rather than get error messages or for it just to not work

devilincarnate 11-12-2010 16:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben B (Post 35135886)
They'll get the red button early 2011, I'm sure you would rather wait for it to be developed properly rather than get error messages or for it just to not work
Plus just to add to this is that SKY do not take full control the VMTV channels until January so we should be able to access the red button shortly after.

OLD BOY 11-12-2010 17:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bamav (Post 35135448)
Spotify is incredible. I assume the exclusive deal will be for "TV" based subs. It's widely available through your PC and mobile devices.
It would be particularly good if Spotify could provide music videos for the TV, but I suspect we are talking about sound only.

windy 11-12-2010 18:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35135925)
It would be particularly good if Spotify could provide music videos for the TV, but I suspect we are talking about sound only.
Don't spotify charge for a subscription service on the iphone or iam i wrong if not then surely they will do the same on virgin if it all goes through:)

knack 11-12-2010 19:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35135962)
Don't spotify charge for a subscription service on the iphone or iam i wrong if not then surely they will do the same on virgin if it all goes through:)
You're correct. There is a couple of free versions but if you want content offline or on a mobile device you have to go premium.

clinteastman 12-12-2010 13:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35135962)
Don't spotify charge for a subscription service on the iphone or iam i wrong if not then surely they will do the same on virgin if it all goes through:)
Yep you have to be a subscriber to use it on 'devices'.

Media Boy UK 12-12-2010 15:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

This is the last update of 2010 - Next update will be on January 3rd 2011. So Thanks to everyone who has viewed or join in with all of my ''Coming Soon'' thread this year and may I wish everyone an merry Christmas and a happy new year.

BOLD = New

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News.
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: = It an Media Boy EXCLUSIVE and you can only see it on my Blog or on this thread.
Media Boy = Other Media news.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== December ===
Nov 15th. True Movies 1 will be available for free to all customers on Virgin Channel 424 until January 5th 2011.
1st. Cinemoi will be available for free to all customers on Virgin Channel 445 until January 31st 2011.
1st. GOLD will be available for free to all customers on Virgin Channels 126 and 127 until January 5th 2011.
Virgin Media will introduce TiVo co-branded set-top boxes (In some areas).

=== 1st Quarter 2011 ===
LIVING, LIVING +1 and LIVING HD will be rebranded as Sky Living, Sky Living +1 and Sky Living HD on Virign Channels 109, 111 and 110.
LIVINGit and LIVINGit +1 will be rebranded as Sky Livingit and Sky Livingit +1 on Virgin Channels 112 and 160.
LIVING Loves will be rebranded as Sky Living Loves on Virgin Channel 159.
BSkyB are to close Channel One and Channel One +1.

=== January 2011 ===
1st. BSkyB are to close Bravo, Bravo +1 and Bravo 2 on Virgin Channels 136, 137 and 138.
1st. BSkyB are to close Challenge Jackpot on Virgin Channel 141.
3rd. Coming Soon to Virgin TV 2011 Vol. I launches today.
3rd. Bravo Player and Channel One Player will be remove on Virgin Media.
5th. Sky Movies Christmas and Sky Movies Christmas HD will be rebrand as Sky Movies Showcase and Sky Movies Showcase HD on Virgin Channels 403 and 433.
5th. FX HD will start broadcasting from 8am today on Virgin Channel 158.
11th. ITV1 +1 may launch on Virgin Media (In England and Wales).

=== February 2011 ===
No News...

=== March 2011 ===
Virgin Media will introduce TiVo co-branded set-top boxes (In all areas).

=== April 2011 ===
No News...

=== May 2011 ===
No News...

=== June 2011 ===
No News...

=== July 2011 ===
No News...

=== August 2011 ===
No News...

=== September 2011 ===
No News...

=== October 2011 ===
No News...

=== November 2011 ===
No News...

=== December 2011 ===
No News...

=== Before 2012 ===
-Northern & Shell may rebrand Fiver and Five USA.
-Disney/ABC Television Group is to rebrand Playhouse Disney as Disney Junior on Virgin Channel 727.
-The BBC will close BBC Asian Network.
-The BBC will rebrand BBC Radio 7 as BBC Radio 4 Extra.
-Sky Sports red button interactive service.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Ginx TV to launch on Virgin Media.
-BBC to add 21 hours per week to their HD Channel on Virgin Channel 187.
-Diva TV will be rebranded as Diva Universal on Virgin Channel 164.
-Virgin Media will cease all analogue television transmissions.
-UKTV on demand will launch.
-BBC iPlayer will offer subtitled content.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Sky Arts 1 HD and Sky Arts 2 HD will become available on Virgin Media.
-STV +1 and UTV +1 may both launch on Virgin Media (In Scotland and Ireland).
-Virgin Media will introduce an enhanced TV interface

=== The following channels are rumoured to be launching or in talks with Virgin Media (But still not confirm by Insiders) ===
-Premier Sports.
-BBC ALBA.
-KidsCo.
-BET.
-BET +1.
-Comedy Central Extra +1.
-NickToons Replay.
-Russia Today
-Quest +1.
-ITV1 +1 (England and Wales only).
-Pop Girl.
-Squirt FM.
-Eden +1.
-Eden HD.
-Good Food HD.
-Yesterday +1.
-MGM HD.
-Disney Cinemagic HD.
-Disney XD HD.
-Rush HD.
-HISTORY HD.
-Bio HD.
-Crime & Investigation Network HD.
-Nat Geo Wild HD.
-Universal Channel HD
-Luxury Life HD.
-Sky Atlantic.
-Sky Atlantic HD.
-CBS Drama.
-ESPN2 (May launch in 2011).
-ESPN America HD.
-ESPN News (May launch in 2011).
-ITV2 HD.
-ITV3 HD.
-ITV4 HD.
-Vintage TV.

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

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=== Media Boy Blogs & Extra TV info: ===
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=== Ask Media Boy ===
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A: I get all my info from Virgin Media workers (NOTE: I called them ''An Insider''), Virgin Media viewers, my blogs and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: I HAVE GOT NEWS BUT I WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TO SEE MY USER NAME?
A: All you need to do is pm me right now and tell me and I will post your news on ''Coming soon to Virgin TV'' for you.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

Q: NOW THAT BSKYB HAS TOOK OVER VIRGIN MEDIA TELEVISION WILL ANY CHANNELS CLOSE ON VIRGIN TV?
A: Yes Bravo and Channel One will close soon. But us Virgin Media viewers will see some channels moving about as we have now got Sky1 HD and will be getting Sky Arts 1 HD and Sky Arts 2 HD sometime before 2011.

==== Deals with broadcasters ===
When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.

Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:

NOTE: To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== SD and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by AETN UK ===
Bio HD
Crime & Investigation Network HD
Crime & Investigation Network +1
HISTORY HD
HISTORY +1

=== Own by ABC Television Group ===
Disney Cinemagic HD
Disney Cinemagic +1
Disney Junior + (Soon to start broadcasting).
Disney XD HD
Playhouse Disney + (Soon to be rebranded as Disney Junior +)

=== Own by ARY Group ===
ARY News
QTV ARY

=== Own by BSkyB ===
Sky 3D
Sky 3 +1
Sky Arts 1 HD
Sky Arts 2 HD
Sky Atlantic (Soon to start broadcasting.)
Sky Atlantic HD (Soon to start broadcasting.)
Sky Movies Classic HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sports HD3
Sky Sports HD4
Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by CBS International and Chello Zone ===
CBS Action
CBS Drama
CBS Reality +1
Horror Channel +1

=== Own by Channel 4 Television Corporation ===
More 4 +1

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
Bliss
Chart Show TV
Dance Nation TV
Flava
Kix!
NME TV
Pop Girl
Pop Girl +1
Scuzz
The Vault
Tiny Pop +1
True Enterainment
True Movies 2

=== Own by Discovery Networks Europe ===
Animal Planet +1
Discovery Home & Health +1
Discovery Knowledge +1
Discovery Science +1
DMAX +1
DMAX +2
Investigation Discovery
TLC (To start broadcast in the UK in 2011.)
Quest +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
ESPN2 (May launch in 2011)
ESPN America HD
ESPN News (May launch in 2011)

=== Own by GMG Radio ===
Real Radio

=== Own by Independent Media Corporation ===
AAG
GEO News
GEO UK

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd ===
ITV1 +1 (Soon to start broadcasting in England and Wales areas only.)
ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD
ITV4 HD

=== Own by MGM Channel (UK) Limited (BSkyB and MGM) ===
MGM HD

=== Own by NBC Universal Global Networks ===
Diva TV +1
Universal Channel HD

=== Own by NBC Universal, Corus Entertainment, Cookie Jar Group ===
Kids Co (Soon to start broadcasting.)

=== Own by NGC Europe Limited ===
FX +1
Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Rainbow Media ===
Rush HD
Sundance Channel HD

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive (Run by Chello Zone) ===
Food Network
Food Network HD (Soon to start broadcasting).
Food Network +1

=== Own by Sony ===
NOTE: The following channels will become part of the ''ViewAsia'' package if Sony can sign an new deal Virgin Media:
ARY Digital^
B4U Movies^
Colors
MAX^
SAB
Sahara One
SET Asia^

^ = On Virgin Media right now.

=== Own by STAR TV ===
STAR Gold
STAR One

=== Own by STV Group ===
STV +1 (Soon to start Broadcasting).

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
Absolute 90s

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe ===
TCM 2

=== Own by Twenty Four 7 Ltd. ===
Luxury Life
Luxury Life HD

=== Own by UKTV ===
Eden HD
Eden +1
Good Food HD
YeSTERDAY +1

=== Own by UTV Media ===
UTV +1 (Soon to start Broadcasting).

=== Own by Viacom ===
BET
BET +1
Comedy Central Extra +1
MTV Classics
MTV Shows
MTV +1
Nickelodeon HD
NickToons Replay

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
ZEE Cafe

ken1234 13-12-2010 11:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
new from digaial spy saying that all Tivo to replace ALL box's over next few years.

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/

naeskydish 13-12-2010 11:35
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Disappointed about BBC Alba taking so long to come to Virgin.

MutleyF 13-12-2010 13:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
is not BBC Alba on catchup ?

Peter_ 13-12-2010 13:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35136703)
is not BBC Alba on catchup ?
The are a few programmes usually on Catch Up On Demand.;)

Media Boy UK 13-12-2010 13:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35136703)
is not BBC Alba on catchup ?
Yes BBC ALBA is on Catch-up but he was on about having it on the EPG.

Like BBC One is.

I dont think Virgin care about their Scottish Viewers.

Mr-S 13-12-2010 13:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HD addicted (Post 35135628)
Same here. Emailed VM and got the same answer!
Apprentally Premier Sports signed a deal with ESPN to carry their 'Friday Night Fights' show for 2 years which used to air on ESPN UK either live or in delay due to there scheduling clashes (usually clashes with NBA).

Very disappointed with ESPN, they have shown no commitment to Boxing in the UK and looks unlikely now that an ESPN 2 will launch if they are giving away rights that they own for up 2 years. If an ESPN 2 was launching they would have saved rights for that to enhance content on the channel.

Would like to have Premier Sports on VM for the Boxing and Copa Sudamericana coverage they have which are ignored by Sky and ESPN.

Seems that people on content team at VM make decisions based on their personal opinions rather than what viewers want... could list of a bunch of channels that they dont carry that many people want but refuse to carry.

This is a pay channel and unless was gonna made free on XL I cant see what the issue would be carrying it... MUTV has only 60k subs and I would love to how many of them on VM... very few I bet! ;)

---------- Post added at 12:41 ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35134812)
Any news on Premier Sports?

I'm totally gutted. I've just read that ESPN have sold the rights to ESPN Friday Fight Night to Premier Sports for the next 2 years. ESPN Friday Fight Nights is the only live boxing ESPN UK ever show. I can't believe they've sold the UK broadcast rights of their own bloody show to a competitor, a competitor I can't yet subscribe to on Virgin Media. For me personally, Premier Sports is now a more attractive channel than ESPN in terms of what I like to watch.
Yep I agree, gutted about that. Shown no commitment to Boxing in UK yet would rather force feed us American college sports, MLB & NHL which nobody really cares about. Much bigger fanbase for Boxing in UK than those sports put together. Sky get great figures for Boxing and so did Setanta... I dont get why they keep ignoring the sport.

Reckon an ESPN 2 isnt coming now as if there was they would never hand over the rights for something they own to a competitor for 2 years!

MutleyF 13-12-2010 13:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35136706)
Yes BBC ALBA is on Catch-up but he was on about having it on the EPG.

Like BBC One is.

I dont think Virgin care about their Scottish Viewers.
So forgive my ignorance here then, but is BBC Alba just another name for BBC Scotland ?

Mr-S 13-12-2010 13:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35135621)
I e-mailed Virgin about adding Premier Sports to their line-up and got the following:

"I apologise that you are unable to watch Premier Sports via Virgin.


"Unfortunately we don't currently have a contract with the channel provider in order to add this channel to our line up. But we are always changing our channel line up and it may be added in the future."

More people might be interested in Premier Sports shortly. Whilst everything is seemingly quiet regarding the future of TNA wrestling on SKY, Premier Sports are preparing to snap up the rights should they become available along with the UK broadcast rights to K-1. Saw it on their Facebook page last week. Probably just speculation, so it'll fight into this thread nicely :D
On an online focus group for ESPN that i'm part of said they were looking at TNA for an potential ESPN 2 they were gonna launch and were asking people's views on it. This was back in October and they also mentioned South American football but Premier snapped up Copa Libertadores... leaves Copa Sudamericana, South American Friendlies and Copa America left to nab and possibly Brazilian or Argentinan league rights.

Dont see ESPN launching an extra channel right now so leaves Premier open to nab a bunch of rights that I mentioned above as well likes of IPL Cricket, French Ligue 1 football etc to pad out their offering.

Media Boy UK 13-12-2010 13:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35136719)
So forgive my ignorance here then, but is BBC Alba just another name for BBC Scotland ?
No - BBC ALBA is an Gaelic digital TV channel who is owned by the BBC in partnership with MG ALBA.

More info here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/alba/about/

bamav 13-12-2010 14:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clinteastman (Post 35136257)
Yep you have to be a subscriber to use it on 'devices'.
There are three tiers for Spotify subscriptions. The free one, useable only on your PC, includes the occasional radio type adverts (usually one after 5 songs or so). I hope Spotify don't expect you to pay for the premium version just so we can enjoy the service on TV. I would just hook up my laptop to my stereo and ads don't really bother me.

I did consider paying for the top version, so I can use my phone and store songs off-line too, but will wait and see what VM announce.

mersey70 13-12-2010 14:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35136719)
So forgive my ignorance here then, but is BBC Alba just another name for BBC Scotland ?
Sort of , Alba does mean Scotland in Gaelic but BBC Alba is a Scottish Gaelic launguage TV service and MB is quite right to say it is a joint venture with MG Alba.

Lew 13-12-2010 15:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr-S (Post 35136712)
Yep I agree, gutted about that. Shown no commitment to Boxing in UK yet would rather force feed us American college sports, MLB & NHL which nobody really cares about.
You obviously missed the huge uproar when it looked like ESPN America was going to be dropped from the UK. Just because you don't like US sports don't presume to speak for others.

muppetman11 13-12-2010 15:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35136760)
You obviously missed the huge uproar when it looked like ESPN America was going to be dropped from the UK. Just because you don't like US sports don't presume to speak for others.
Correct I live for it just wish we had ESPN A in HD.

alwaysabear 13-12-2010 15:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35136760)
You obviously missed the huge uproar when it looked like ESPN America was going to be dropped from the UK. Just because you don't like US sports don't presume to speak for others.
Well said Lew American sports Fans may not have the numbers that watch soccer, but we are passionate about our sports as we proved last year!
ESPN America is my favourite sports channel, I would just like to watch it in HD!

ncfc1902 13-12-2010 16:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35136706)
Yes BBC ALBA is on Catch-up but he was on about having it on the EPG.

Like BBC One is.

I dont think Virgin care about their Scottish Viewers.
How many Scots even speak Gaelic?
Is it on freeview in Scotland?
I would have thought that in areas where it is spoken would be outside of VM's cable network anyway. It can be viewed online via BBC1 player if anyone wants to watch it.

Media Boy UK 13-12-2010 16:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ncfc1902 (Post 35136796)
How many Scots even speak Gaelic?
No idea - I only want it to watch an SPL game in full every week (Not on Catch Up).

Quote:
Is it on freeview in Scotland?
No.

I was told months ago that BBC ALBA did have an launch date but Virgin postphone it.

But who pays the BBC £145 every year?

blenky 13-12-2010 17:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35136766)
Well said Lew American sports Fans may not have the numbers that watch soccer, but we are passionate about our sports as we proved last year!
ESPN America is my favourite sports channel, I would just like to watch it in HD!
Blimey mate. As far as I'm aware in this country it's still Football and American Football. Don't start that 'soccer' nonsense!

clinteastman 13-12-2010 17:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blenky (Post 35136822)
Blimey mate. As far as I'm aware in this country it's still Football and American Football. Don't start that 'soccer' nonsense!
Have you thought he might be American?

Digital Fanatic 13-12-2010 17:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35136798)
No idea - I only want it to watch an SPL game in full every week (Not on Catch Up).



No.

I was told months ago that BBC ALBA did have an launch date but Virgin postphone it.

But who pays the BBC £145 every year?
Are they on Satellite?

EDIT:

Quote:
Viewing BBC ALBA
Sky 168 Freesat 110

BBC ALBA is available on digital satellite. It will be available on digital cable in due course.

Freeview carriage is subject to review by the BBC Trust in 2010.

Some BBC ALBA programmes can also be seen on BBC TWO Scotland.

Programmes will be broadcast daily from 1700 – 2330 with audio from Radio nan G*idheal when the station is off-air along with text and graphics from the BBC ALBA website.

BBC ALBA programmes will be subtitled in English, excluding those for children.

muppetman11 13-12-2010 17:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35136766)
Well said Lew American sports Fans may not have the numbers that watch soccer, but we are passionate about our sports as we proved last year!
ESPN America is my favourite sports channel, I would just like to watch it in HD!
I second that hopefully it will arrive in 2011 , Virgin were defo in talks for it as I had an email off Cindy Rose stating this.

Lew 13-12-2010 17:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blenky (Post 35136822)
Blimey mate. As far as I'm aware in this country it's still Football and American Football. Don't start that 'soccer' nonsense!
You do realise that the term "soccer" originated in this country, right?

Strangerstill 13-12-2010 18:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35136861)
You do realise that the term "soccer" originated in this country, right?
Correct, It is a corruption of the word Associaton (football)

howardmicks 13-12-2010 18:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ken1234 (Post 35136660)
new from digaial spy saying that all Tivo to replace ALL box's over next few years.

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/
Dont know how thats gonna work,They cant force people to shell out £150+£40 install.They are liable to lose customers.
I want a tivo but cant afford and wont pay that price especially whilst is only got 2 tuners working,Hopefully the price will settle down and will come more affordable at a later date

Media Boy UK 13-12-2010 18:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35136850)
Are they on Satellite?

EDIT:
But BBC ALBA have been saying ''will be available on digital cable in due course.'' since 2009.

ncfc1902 13-12-2010 20:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35136798)
No idea - I only want it to watch an SPL game in full every week (Not on Catch Up).
Thought you had satellite TV as well as cable MB?
If so BBC Alba is available FTA.

If not, you can watch BBC Alba on iplayer live on your computer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_alba/watchlive

Mr-S 13-12-2010 20:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35136760)
You obviously missed the huge uproar when it looked like ESPN America was going to be dropped from the UK. Just because you don't like US sports don't presume to speak for others.
Correction I DO! I am a big basketball fan and watch NBA regularly on ESPN, ESPN America barely shows any NBA apart from a highlights show as they dont have pan-European rights.

Because you WORK for Cable Forum dont presume to SPEAK for others either! Quite clearly that is your opinion and your comment I found a little rude to be honest.

If you did a poll on the site you quite clearly see most people would prefer Boxing to Ice Hockey or Baseball. ESPN are an American company who run an American sports channel. Because people complained on this and Digital SPy forum they kept the channel. Lets be honest they kept it coz they had to... charging sub fees for 1 channel after Setanta had more rights and were offering 12-14 channels on Sky and VM meant people were getting royally ripped off!

Check the BARB viewing figures of ESPN America and UFC have already said that the 2nd most watched sport in ESPN UK is the UFC showing that combat sports are very popular on the channel. Have been occasions down to scheduling conflicts that NHL or MLB has been given priority over Boxing which I find incredible as the ratings for them are a blip.

I tend to watch ESPN America for magazine shows like Sportscentre, NBA Tonight, Sportsnation etc for another basketball fix but college basketball doesnt really interest me that much.

Henkesghost 13-12-2010 20:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Whatever happened to all these "early Christmas presents" that virgin were reported on here to be giving us? Still in talks?:rolleyes:

Digital Fanatic 13-12-2010 20:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35136980)
Whatever happened to all these "early Christmas presents" that virgin were reported on here to be giving us? Still in talks?:rolleyes:
http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...109&highlight=

Quote:
Virgin Media is top of the box this Christmas
Get set for some Christmas crackers with Virgin Media TV On Demand
Virgin Media today announced a wide range of festive treats this Christmas through its TV on Demand line-up, featuring a month packed with must-see series, movies, music and kids shows. The launch of Demand Five in November makes Virgin Media the only on demand platform to carry catch-up for the full set of terrestrial channels, so there’ll be no excuse for missing the finals of The X Factor or Strictly Come Dancing, The Doctor Who Christmas Specials, or even the latest episode of Neighbours.
December highlights for TV Choice on Demand include the entire first seasons of popular U.S series 30 Rock, Heroes, House, The Office U.S and Lipstick Jungle as Virgin Media launches its all-new ‘US Box Sets’ collection.For the best comedy this Christmas, customers can catch-up on the first three seasons of The Big Bang Theory from WarnerTV, as well as every single episode ever of The Inbetweeners from 4oD.
Virgin Media Movies On Demand has some extra special HD and 3D blockbusters this Christmas including Christopher Nolan’s mind blowing Inception andthe third instalment of The Twilight Saga, Eclipse:both available the same day as their DVD release. Everyone’s favourite band of anarchical heroes The A-Team make an appearance late in the month, and there’s plenty more action as Tom Cruise teams up with Cameron Diaz in Knight and Day.
For those lucky enough to find a shiny new 3D TV under the tree, we’ve got a dance extravaganza in store as Step Up 3D joins Streetdance 3D on the 12th. And if you’re looking for something a little more festive Disney’s A Christmas Carol 3D will be available all month long. As an added Christmas bonus, from December 13th, we’re also doubling the value for our FilmFlex customers – customers will now have 48hrs instead of 24hrs to watch their favourite films.
Virgin Media’s Big Movie Weekend is also back from the 31st December to the 3rd January, giving customers the chance to see in the New Year with a host of this year’s biggest movies and a great value night in. For anyone fed-up of turkey leftovers, ordering a movie over this period from the ‘Big Movie Weekend’ folder in Movies on Demand will earn a 25% discount from a favourite takeaway through http://www.just-eat.co.uk*/. With a ‘Best of 2010’ theme, films to choose from include Inception, Sex and the City 2 and The Karate Kid.
Music fans will be able to indulge in a Rihanna Takeover in Music On Demand this month, where she talks about her new album, Loud, including her collaboration with Drake. Virgin Media has also lined up some Christmas classics from Bing Crosby to Wham! to watch in the ‘Christmas Crackers’ folder, and for families who would like to sing along to their favourites this festive season, the ‘Xmas Karaoke’ folder has everything from ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’ to ‘Frosty the Snowman’: all available throughout December.
The festive season wouldn’t be the same without classic Christmas comedy specials so Virgin Media has lined up a full festive feast of episodes in a new ‘Ultimate Christmas’ collection featuring Father Ted, Catherine Tate, Little Britain and Friends, as well as many more classics. And for families looking to occupy the kids there’s the ‘Ultimate Kids Christmas’ collection to spoil them as Virgin Media presents an enormous collection of old and new episodes from shows such as Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, Garfield and Dr Seuss’: How the Grinch Sold Christmas.
Aleks Habdank, director of On Demand Television and Strategy at Virgin Media said: “Christmas is a great time of year for TV on demand, making it easy to enjoy the festivities, without the worry of missing out on great Christmas TV. With so much content available at the touch of a butting, there’s never been a better time to get all the family and friends together and with a stunning line-up of HD and 3D movies on demand to complement the great Christmas TV schedule, there’ll always be something for everyone.”
This month’s highlights on Virgin Media On Demand include:
Movies on Demand from FilmFlex:
Inception HD – from the 6th December same day as DVD
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse HD – from the 6th December same day as DVD
The A-Team HD – from the 27th December
Step Up 3D – from the 12th December
Knight and Day – from the 20th December
Disney’s A Christmas Carol 3D – available now
Best of TV Choice
The Inbetweeners – seasons 1 – 3 from 4oD throughout December
Heroes – season 1 throughout December
House – season 1 throughout December
30 Rock – season 1 throughout December
Catherine Tate: Christmas Special – available throughout December
The Big Bang Theory - seasons 1 – 3 from WarnerTV throughout December
Kids TV Choice
Tom and Jerry: Christmas Special – from 18th December
Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – from 18th December
Hannah Montana Forever – season 4 from Disney throughout December
To see the Virgin Media on Demand schedule in full, please visit www.virginmedia.com/ondemand

-Ends-

Henkesghost 13-12-2010 20:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35136982)

Think you know that's not what I meant;)

Media Boy UK 13-12-2010 20:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ncfc1902 (Post 35136969)
Thought you had satellite TV as well as cable MB?
If so BBC Alba is available FTA.

If not, you can watch BBC Alba on iplayer live on your computer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_alba/watchlive
I do have an Sky Box and when BBC ALBA do launch on Virgin I will undo my old Sky (I only watch it when SPL Game is on).

Also you only get SPL Highlights on the Iplayer on Virgin Media Catch - up or the web site.

chunkymonkey 13-12-2010 20:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
How comes I only have Inbetweeners S1 and 2, not 3 in my TV Choice, also my US Boxsets is empty :(

Chad 13-12-2010 21:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr-S (Post 35136712)
Apprentally Premier Sports signed a deal with ESPN to carry their 'Friday Night Fights' show for 2 years which used to air on ESPN UK either live or in delay due to there scheduling clashes (usually clashes with NBA).

Very disappointed with ESPN, they have shown no commitment to Boxing in the UK and looks unlikely now that an ESPN 2 will launch if they are giving away rights that they own for up 2 years. If an ESPN 2 was launching they would have saved rights for that to enhance content on the channel.

Would like to have Premier Sports on VM for the Boxing and Copa Sudamericana coverage they have which are ignored by Sky and ESPN.

Seems that people on content team at VM make decisions based on their personal opinions rather than what viewers want... could list of a bunch of channels that they dont carry that many people want but refuse to carry.

This is a pay channel and unless was gonna made free on XL I cant see what the issue would be carrying it... MUTV has only 60k subs and I would love to how many of them on VM... very few I bet! ;)

---------- Post added at 12:41 ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 ----------



Yep I agree, gutted about that. Shown no commitment to Boxing in UK yet would rather force feed us American college sports, MLB & NHL which nobody really cares about. Much bigger fanbase for Boxing in UK than those sports put together. Sky get great figures for Boxing and so did Setanta... I dont get why they keep ignoring the sport.

Reckon an ESPN 2 isnt coming now as if there was they would never hand over the rights for something they own to a competitor for 2 years!

This is from the Premier Sports website:

"Premier Sports TV is the new home of boxing in the UK. Starting in January we have 28 Friday Night Fight events live from America and the World Series of Boxing. Combined with monthly shows from HBO and independent promoters we can supply 50+ fights per year for only £6.99 per month."

That's way more shows than SKY Sports offer in a year.

Digital Fanatic 13-12-2010 22:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35137005)
How comes I only have Inbetweeners S1 and 2, not 3 in my TV Choice, also my US Boxsets is empty :(
What area are you in?

We have an ongoing issue at Croydon RHE (South London) which should be resolved in the early hours of tonight.

blenky 14-12-2010 00:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35136861)
You do realise that the term "soccer" originated in this country, right?
No I didn't but so what? It's still not the term commonly used in the UK to describe football. The poster may be American but this is a UK board discussing UK media services. Therefore I feel justified to bang on about the annoying term of 'soccer' ;).

gazfan 14-12-2010 00:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blenky (Post 35137194)
No I didn't but so what? It's still not the term commonly used in the UK to describe football. The poster may be American but this is a UK board discussing UK media services. Therefore I feel justified to bang on about the annoying term of 'soccer' ;).
Isn't it a term used in the UK? - Who says?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Associa...ball#Etymology

Feel 'justified' if you like, but I will quite happily accept either term to describe the game.

borrissey 14-12-2010 00:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blenky (Post 35137194)
No I didn't but so what? It's still not the term commonly used in the UK to describe football. The poster may be American but this is a UK board discussing UK media services. Therefore I feel justified to bang on about the annoying term of 'soccer' ;).
Let's not get into that again lol..

Media Boy UK 14-12-2010 12:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Media Boy to move ''Best of 2010''.

I will put my ''Best of 2010'' post on this thread from 5pm today.

chunkymonkey 14-12-2010 12:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35137073)
What area are you in?

We have an ongoing issue at Croydon RHE (South London) which should be resolved in the early hours of tonight.
I'm in Sutton, near Croydon which should be why then.

Digital Fanatic 14-12-2010 12:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35137267)
I'm in Sutton, near Croydon which should be why then.
Yeah, they are having trouble with this. it takes 8-10 hours to download the content to your RHE. While they do this, they can't update Catch-up TV or any other On Demand to your area.

Work has to be done out of hours to resolve it. It should have been done today, but was postponed from what I can gather (not in work, but spoke to a colleague).

I'll get the reference for you in a sec....

EDIT: reference is 1454852

chunkymonkey 14-12-2010 12:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35137271)
Yeah, they are having trouble with this. it takes 8-10 hours to download the content to your RHE. While they do this, they can't update Catch-up TV or any other On Demand to your area.

Work has to be done out of hours to resolve it. It should have been done today, but was postponed from what I can gather (not in work, but spoke to a colleague).

I'll get the reference for you in a sec....

EDIT: reference is 1454852
Just had a look and all is there now. Got full US Boxsets and all Inbtweeners series. Thanks for help :)

Digital Fanatic 14-12-2010 13:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35137276)
Just had a look and all is there now. Got full US Boxsets and all Inbtweeners series. Thanks for help :)
Brilliant :)

TAZMANUK 14-12-2010 15:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35136990)
Think you know that's not what I meant;)
What did you mean if it wasnt in the press office statement?

alwaysabear 14-12-2010 16:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blenky (Post 35137194)
No I didn't but so what? It's still not the term commonly used in the UK to describe football. The poster may be American but this is a UK board discussing UK media services. Therefore I feel justified to bang on about the annoying term of 'soccer' ;).
I am so sorry if I have upset you by using the term "Soccer" it was simply used to differentiate between the two types of football,however ,as "soccer" is used the world over to describe the game, I will continue to use it!.:rolleyes:

ken1234 14-12-2010 16:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
with 2 week a way till xmas will it be in jen before we see anymore new hd channels or sd channels ?

Media Boy UK 14-12-2010 16:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ken1234 (Post 35137411)
with 2 week a way till xmas will it be in jen before we see anymore new hd channels or sd channels ?
Yes has Virgin will stop working on the EPG (Adding/removing channel) someone this week until January 5th.

Media Boy UK 14-12-2010 18:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Media Boy give out 'Best Of The Year 2010' Results.

IT'S BACK!!!!

Here is the list of winners of Media Boy's 'Best Of The Year 2010'

01) Best poster with Information - AS VOTED BY ME:
Winner is - BikeNutt - For Breaking news on the sale of VMTV to Sky (June 4th - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35033909-post242.html )

02) Best poster with Information of 2010 - NOT VOTED BY ME:
Winner is - My Insiders (MB: Thanks to all of them - you know who you are)

03) The Biggest poster of the year (NOT ME):
Winner is - muppetman11 - with 464 posts

04) Best post of the year:
Winner is - Vanman - News on HBO being removed from Virgin on Demand (October 13th - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35108495-post62.html )

05) Best new channel launch on Virgin TV:
Winner is - Discovery HD (From April 1st)

06) Best new SD Channel launch of the year:
Winner is - Quest (March 25th)

07) Best UK Channel of the year:
Winner is - E4

08) Best non UK Channel of the year:
Winner is - Cinemoi

09) Best new HD Channel launch of the year:
Winner is - E4 HD (April 1st)

10) Best Radio Channel of the year:
Winner is - Magic Radio (Virgin Channel 928 )

11) Best new brand of the year:
Winner is - Syfy (Was Sci Fi)

Well done to all the winners.

Here is the top ten Posters in 2010 (As of December 14th at 05.10pm)
1st - Media Boy - with 881 posts
2nd - muppetman11 - with 464 posts
3rd - Digital Fanatic - with 435 posts
4th - mattb00thers - with 378 posts
5th - zantarous - with 243 posts
6th - gadge - with 231 posts
7th - Ben B - with 208 posts
8th - BenMcr - with 207 posts
9th - Andrewcrawford23 - with 193 posts
10th - devilincarnate - with 163 posts

Thanks go out to everyone who tell me some of my information - you know who you are.

So merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone who posted or viewed this thread.

devilincarnate 14-12-2010 18:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35137467)
Media Boy give out 'Best Of The Year 2010' Results.

IT'S BACK!!!!

Here is the list of winners of Media Boy's 'Best Of The Year 2010'

01) Best poster with Information - AS VOTED BY ME:
Winner is - BikeNutt - For Breaking news on the sale of VMTV to Sky (June 4th - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35033909-post242.html )

02) Best poster with Information of 2010 - NOT VOTED BY ME:
Winner is - My Insiders (MB: Thanks to all of them - you know who you are)

03) The Biggest poster of the year (NOT ME):
Winner is - muppetman11 - with 464 posts

04) Best post of the year:
Winner is - Vanman - News on HBO being removed from Virgin on Demand (October 13th - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35108495-post62.html )

05) Best new channel launch on Virgin TV:
Winner is - Discovery HD (From April 1st)

06) Best new SD Channel launch of the year:
Winner is - Quest (March 25th)

07) Best UK Channel of the year:
Winner is - E4

08) Best non UK Channel of the year:
Winner is - Cinemoi

09) Best new HD Channel launch of the year:
Winner is - E4 HD (April 1st)

10) Best Radio Channel of the year:
Winner is - Magic Radio (Virgin Channel 928 )

11) Best new brand of the year:
Winner is - Syfy (Was Sci Fi)

Well done to all the winners.

Here is the top ten Posters in 2010 (As of December 14th at 05.10pm)
1st - Media Boy - with 881 posts
2nd - muppetman11 - with 464 posts
3rd - Digital Fanatic - with 435 posts
4th - mattb00thers - with 378 posts
5th - zantarous - with 243 posts
6th - gadge - with 231 posts
7th - Ben B - with 208 posts
8th - BenMcr - with 207 posts
9th - Andrewcrawford23 - with 193 posts
10th - devilincarnate - with 163 posts

Thanks go out to everyone who tell me some of my information - you know who you are.

So merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone who posted or viewed this thread.
Whoopie i know know that i need to post more next year ( did not know that i had posted that much ).

Merry christmas and a happy new year to all:D

Media Boy UK 14-12-2010 18:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35137478)
Whoopie i know know that i need to post more next year ( did not know that i had posted that much ).

Merry christmas and a happy new year to all:D
The posts results are from Vol's I, II and III as well as this one.

Felim_Doyle 14-12-2010 19:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Thanks for that MB and for all of your hard work and that of your insiders throughout the year.

:xmas:

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/02/74.jpg

devilincarnate 14-12-2010 19:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35137479)
The posts results are from Vol's I, II and III as well as this one.
Sorry about that MB that is my YORKSHIRE mentality coming in to play here:D

muppetman11 14-12-2010 19:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35137467)
Media Boy give out 'Best Of The Year 2010' Results.

IT'S BACK!!!!

Here is the list of winners of Media Boy's 'Best Of The Year 2010'

01) Best poster with Information - AS VOTED BY ME:
Winner is - BikeNutt - For Breaking news on the sale of VMTV to Sky (June 4th - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35033909-post242.html )

02) Best poster with Information of 2010 - NOT VOTED BY ME:
Winner is - My Insiders (MB: Thanks to all of them - you know who you are)

03) The Biggest poster of the year (NOT ME):
Winner is - muppetman11 - with 464 posts

04) Best post of the year:
Winner is - Vanman - News on HBO being removed from Virgin on Demand (October 13th - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35108495-post62.html )

05) Best new channel launch on Virgin TV:
Winner is - Discovery HD (From April 1st)

06) Best new SD Channel launch of the year:
Winner is - Quest (March 25th)

07) Best UK Channel of the year:
Winner is - E4

08) Best non UK Channel of the year:
Winner is - Cinemoi

09) Best new HD Channel launch of the year:
Winner is - E4 HD (April 1st)

10) Best Radio Channel of the year:
Winner is - Magic Radio (Virgin Channel 928 )

11) Best new brand of the year:
Winner is - Syfy (Was Sci Fi)

Well done to all the winners.

Here is the top ten Posters in 2010 (As of December 14th at 05.10pm)
1st - Media Boy - with 881 posts
2nd - muppetman11 - with 464 posts
3rd - Digital Fanatic - with 435 posts
4th - mattb00thers - with 378 posts
5th - zantarous - with 243 posts
6th - gadge - with 231 posts
7th - Ben B - with 208 posts
8th - BenMcr - with 207 posts
9th - Andrewcrawford23 - with 193 posts
10th - devilincarnate - with 163 posts

Thanks go out to everyone who tell me some of my information - you know who you are.

So merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone who posted or viewed this thread.
At last im famous LOL :D

Nevermind Digital Fanatic close but no cigar ha ha Just beat you with more posts LOL ;)

mattboothers 14-12-2010 19:35
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Yay am the 4th top poster :D - Thanks for the post Media Boy.

ken1234 14-12-2010 19:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35137414)
Yes has Virgin will stop working on the EPG (Adding/removing channel) someone this week until January 5th.
thanks mate

blenky 14-12-2010 20:03
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35137408)
I am so sorry if I have upset you by using the term "Soccer" it was simply used to differentiate between the two types of football,however ,as "soccer" is used the world over to describe the game, I will continue to use it!.:rolleyes:
I'm not upset and obviously you can call football anything you want:D

I know the name 'Soccer' is used in many countries, specifically countries that came to football late and already had another game that they referred to as football. But answer me this, if it was only countries such as Australia, Canada and NOT the US would you be using it so freely now? No I didn't think so;)

devilincarnate 14-12-2010 20:11
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Thank you which ever MOD removed the post made by me and this is with no malice:D :xmas:

Digital Fanatic 14-12-2010 20:14
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35137507)
At last im famous LOL :D

Nevermind Digital Fanatic close but no cigar ha ha Just beat you with more posts LOL ;)
ha ha ... well done :) :xmas:

devilincarnate 14-12-2010 20:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35137467)
Media Boy give out 'Best Of The Year 2010' Results.

Well done to all the winners.

Here is the top ten Posters in 2010 (As of December 14th at 05.10pm)
1st - Media Boy - with 881 posts
2nd - muppetman11 - with 464 posts
3rd - Digital Fanatic - with 435 posts
4th - mattb00thers - with 378 posts
5th - zantarous - with 243 posts
6th - gadge - with 231 posts
7th - Ben B - with 208 posts
8th - BenMcr - with 207 posts
9th - Andrewcrawford23 - with 193 posts
10th - devilincarnate - with 163 posts
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Hey MB as you are polling all this info are you meant to be counted in this chart :erm::D:D:D:D:D:D

sakiblateef 14-12-2010 20:25
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Colors looking to launch the channel on cable.

http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsar...iew_with_5.php

devilincarnate 14-12-2010 20:25
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ITV+1 TO LAUNCH on January 11th:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...unch-date.html

muppetman11 14-12-2010 20:52
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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35137577)
ha ha ... well done :) :xmas:
You to mate and enjoy the TIVO you jammy git LOL :D

DJ-SWITCH 14-12-2010 21:19
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Just rang up virgin and i got the 50meg + all sky sports for £4.50 extra a month and my bill will be £96 good deal i think, ill have all that this friday the 17th :):)

kgollop 14-12-2010 21:23
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35137618)
Still no news on if ITV1 +1 will launch on Virgin Media on that date.
According to the Digital Spy story "ITV1+1 will commence broadcasting on all digital TV platforms on January 11, 2011". There have been a few incorrect stories over there of late though...

Media Boy UK 14-12-2010 21:38
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Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 35137627)
According to the Digital Spy story "ITV1+1 will commence broadcasting on all digital TV platforms on January 11, 2011". There have been a few incorrect stories over there of late though...
Oops on my part - I did not read link before posting.

That post has now been remove by me... I think it will launch on Channel 114.

---------- Post added at 20:38 ---------- Previous post was at 20:29 ----------

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Originally Posted by sakiblateef (Post 35137589)
Colors looking to launch the channel on cable.

http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsar...iew_with_5.php
Thanks for info.

mersey70 14-12-2010 21:49
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Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35137625)
Just rang up virgin and i got the 50meg + all sky sports for £4.50 extra a month and my bill will be £96 good deal i think, ill have all that this friday the 17th :):)
Not bad, I think that's just over a tenner less than the advertised price assuming you just have 1 additional V+ although that dosen't include Sky HD on the second box so it would be about £17 less if you do which would be even better.

Does the 50mb involve an engineer install, if so that's really quick isn't it.

Henkesghost 14-12-2010 22:11
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Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 35137627)
According to the Digital Spy story "ITV1+1 will commence broadcasting on all digital TV platforms on January 11, 2011". There have been a few incorrect stories over there of late though...
:D

DJ-SWITCH 14-12-2010 22:48
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35137650)
Not bad, I think that's just over a tenner less than the advertised price assuming you just have 1 additional V+ although that dosen't include Sky HD on the second box so it would be about £17 less if you do which would be even better.

Does the 50mb involve an engineer install, if so that's really quick isn't it.
Yep a engineer will come and i realy have sky movies HD and il have sports in HD this friday, i no the man said on the phone the 16 17 or 18th but busy on the 16th so i said the 17th, and im waiting for the TiVo box to come out, il have that in my bedroom and il have my V+HD box put in the living room :tu::tu:, but i dont no if il have sky movies or sports in HD in the living room have to wait and see

johnathome 15-12-2010 02:22
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Any more news on the itv hd channels? Guess they want too much money for them then?

mersey70 15-12-2010 08:19
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Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35137856)
Any more news on the itv hd channels? Guess they want too much money for them then?
Maybe that and a period of exclusivity with Sky, a bit like Film4 HD which still hasn't appeared on Sky five months after it's launch on VM.

Mind you ITV2/3/4 HD don't seem to be impressing a lot of their viewers if the DS forums are anything to go by.

alwaysabear 15-12-2010 11:08
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35137879)
Maybe that and a period of exclusivity with Sky, a bit like Film4 HD which still hasn't appeared on Sky five months after it's launch on VM.

Mind you ITV2/3/4 HD don't seem to be impressing a lot of their viewers if the DS forums are anything to go by.
The viewing figures were pretty bad to when I looked a few weeks ago. I have just had another look and there are no viewing figures at all now shown on barb for ITV hd 2 the last ones available were for the week ending 14th November http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weeklyTopProgrammes? The top viewing figure was 37000.

DJ-SWITCH 15-12-2010 16:28
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35137914)
The viewing figures were pretty bad to when I looked a few weeks ago. I have just had another look and there are no viewing figures at all now shown on barb for ITV hd 2 the last ones available were for the week ending 14th November http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weeklyTopProgrammes? The top viewing figure was 37000.
I see what you meen about the viewing figures that mite be why virgin dont add the other channels what sky have couse they get poor viewings, but i fort all ITV channels was geting the viewings, like you said it dont show ITVHD viewing figures must be bad viewing mite be why we ant got them yet

Felim_Doyle 15-12-2010 19:41
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Originally Posted by blenky (Post 35137567)
I'm not upset and obviously you can call football anything you want:D

I know the name 'Soccer' is used in many countries, specifically countries that came to football late and already had another game that they referred to as football. But answer me this, if it was only countries such as Australia, Canada and NOT the US would you be using it so freely now? No I didn't think so;)
As Rugby Football (Rugger for short - "a hooligans' game played by gentlemen") pre-dates Association Football (Soccer for short - "a gentleman's game played by hooligans") as the first formalised football game in English Public Schools, the latter should really always be referred to in full to distinguish it from the former or any other game of football. However, since it's mass adoption by hooligans, it has become the default when the term football is used without qualification in England.

Cricket is the national sport of England, despite what football aficionados tend to spout around World Cup time (1966 and 2010) or World Cup hosting bid time.

So what are the national sports of the other constituent countries of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

mersey70 15-12-2010 20:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35138060)
I see what you meen about the viewing figures that mite be why virgin dont add the other channels what sky have couse they get poor viewings, but i fort all ITV channels was geting the viewings, like you said it dont show ITVHD viewing figures must be bad viewing mite be why we ant got them yet
Maybe but even Discovery HD's viewing figures are very low, in fact most HD channels don't get very high audiences yet but I suppose that is to be expected really but perhaps not as bad as ITV2 HD though.


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