Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I would have thought that figures like those would have encouraged ITV to do a deal with VM as quickly as possible to increase viewing figures as quickly as possible, as selling advertising with such low numbers cannot be easy. Though I guess they sell advertising as a package.
Perhaps someone in advertising could educate me?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I wonder if VM are going to introduce a new HD EPG system like SKY are on Feb 1st article link here

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Why ??..when Tivo is coming out from next year.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Hi Windy,

So until TiVo enabled boxes become standard PVR on VM and not a premium product, we will just have to hide SD channels on our fav setting :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Is there any likelihood of TCM broadcasting in HD, I think its the only movie channel left to do so, and one of the original movie channels to start out.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

There are several non HD movie channels incuding Movies 24, True Movies and Cinemoi.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

your right of coarse, I didn't include them as movie channels, forgot, as I dont watch them cos they are so poor in quality, and we forgot Horror also. Tcm been around for ages and I know they show a lot of old stuff but they do tend to mix it with new also.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Just seen a advert on ITV about ITV+1 and that states that it starts on 11-1-11. So the info that has been on DS has been correct for once.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

UKTV Channel share nearly sold

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...446102100.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Yes they are nearly sold but if the deal falls through there are DISCOVERY and also ITV are waiting in the wings.

However, Discovery Communications and ITV are thought to be waiting in the wings should the talks break down.

Full link:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...uktv-deal.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Widescreen would be a start. :erm:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

There are rumours that we will be getting CBS Drama, which would be part of a welcome replacement for the channels that we are losing with the Sky takeover of Bravo and Channel One. Do you think we'll get the HD version? http://wotsat.techradar.com/news/cbs...s-way-10-12-10

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I add my 50meg put in today its proper quick, its alot better then the old wireless its all in 1 with the modem only 1 plug :) with all sky sports +HD :clap::clap::clap::clap:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

That made me literally lol, I don't know why, I could just imagine you saying it indignantly as you typed it in! :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Comedy Central launched a HD simulcast even though the SD channel still broadcasts 4:3 so you never know but widescreen would be good for a start.

There is a TCM HD channel in the US but it broadcasts mostly upscaled fare.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

:)
I know folk at Turner in the UK and they once told me that a lot of their market is TVs in european hotels, where the screens are still old 4:3 ratio 14in portables. I don't know if that's still the case but that's why CNN, Cartoon Network and TCM were still in the old ratio (and pretty low bit rate, too). Not sure if that's still the thinking. Turner is actually extremely profitable (Ben 10 being the jewel in the crown) so I'm surprised they don't address both the widescreen and HD issues now.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

You know people at Turner UK? Sounds crazy, but do you possibly happen to know if they're planning to launch Adult Swim in the UK as a channel anytime soon?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

i doubt they plan to lunch ti eve as a block, it isnt evena hanne in the america because it doenst have that big a backing

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

TNA on Virgin Media update:

The Christmas Day showing of TNA Impact has been moved by Sky to Bravo2.

Still no news on where or if TNA Impact will be shown in 2011.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I'll ask next time I see them (probably Jan)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

They can't have it as a block over here cos of Ofcom reasons. They can, however, have it as a seperate channel that only broadcasts in the evening.

Remember, Toonami was only a block in the US, but over here it was a whole channel
Ok, cheers ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

they have never cared about adult swim ther not neough poeple who want it

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Adult Swim did used to be a programming block over here a few years ago on Bravo.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

They care about it, they just don't believe in it. If they didn't care about it then they wouldn't have a UK site and Robot Chicken/Venture Bros. wouldn't have been on FX and Tim and Eric wouldn't have been on 4music this year.
Yeah, I know, but they dropped it like they dropped gamer.tv. :dozey:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

wish ITV2-4HD would be added already, quite a delay compared to Sky :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

ITV2 HD etc have gone in the HD pack on Sky, so will be getting extra revenue from Sky for that.

I think your subs will have to go up to get them on VM. Are they worth that?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

ITV2-4 HD are pretty pointless, for me anyway. I only watch a couple of programmes on ITV2 and maybe football games every now and then when they're on ITV4. In fact the only thing I'd want ITV2 HD for is the films near Christmas.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Its best to have that option though.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I disagree as the majority of ITV's best content is on ITV1 anyway, of which we have the HD simulcast of anyway. I'm pretty sure the majority of people would rather not have the HD simulcasts of ITV2-4 than pay extra on their bill. Otherwise they might as well have Sky where you have to pay extra for all HD channels except the free to air ones regardless

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

any news on the other asian channels like star one and zee cafe?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I'd rather have the choice of watching ITV 2 in HD than not have it at all. The picture quality of these channels can leave a lot to be desired so any improvement is welcome.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

defo not

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Thought I read somewhere that ITV2 is the most watched digital channel.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

It is, but ITV2 HD is a different story. It's been posted in this forum that it has a miniscule audience share on Sky HD.

I'm sure the channels will come, but probably not at the price ITV values them at! :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

adult swim uk site is run by another company i think fx

also how do you expet them to launch it as a seprerate chanenl even if it runa few hours day when sky have closed the epg? they need it on sky if they have any chance of it been successful, so until sky open the epg up to new channels ther eno chance of adult swim uk even if turner really really wanted it

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Maybe they will close TCM2 to make way for it as TCM2 is only on from 8pm.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

adult swim would need to draw better audiance i doutb it would sand i doutb turnr would think ti would toonami would havea btter chance but i doubt it owuld but i supoose that one ay or boomerang +! aain adult swim would need to get a better ratings and anime central proved its unlikely

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

No problem, can understand perfectly.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

BSkyB give out their now look logos for Sky1 and Sky Living.

Sky1 will look like this sometime in 2011: http://i55.tinypic.com/2z9dyjo.png
LIVING (Soon to be Sky Living) will like this when rebranded: http://i52.tinypic.com/110xd3c.png

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

WOW RIP sky cause your gunna die if you look like that...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Very similar to the Sky Sports logos - can see why they'd do it

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

That Sky living logo looks like the Sky movies ones

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I think they look like ITV logos.

---------- Post added at 21:17 ---------- Previous post was at 21:15 ----------

Sorry for being late (did not see your post)

On the information I have seen no new Asian Channels are set to launch any time soon.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

any news on comedy central extra HD?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

BSkyB to close Bravo update: Spartacus moving to Sky1 HD?

Digital Spy Forums is reporting that BSkyB may move Spartacus to Sky1.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...&postcount=259

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

will Spartacus be on sky on demand if we miss it on sky 1 that night when we get sky on demand? will we be able too see it on demand .

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

The only info I have is from DS Forums.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

ok mate have gr8 christmas & new year .

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

BSkyB to close Bravo update: Media Boy finds more info.

January Sky1 will launch (All shows are also in HD on Sky1 HD):

*Got to Dance
*Louie Spence's Showbusiness
*Dream Lives For Sale
*Fringe
*Lie To Me

February Sky1 will launch (All shows are also in HD on Sky1 HD):

*Mad Dogs
*Hawaii Five-O
*Spartacus
*House

February Sky Living will launch (All shows are also in HD on Sky Living HD):

*Bedlam
*Bones
*Hot In Cleveland
*Cougar Town
*Grey's Anatomy
*America's Next Top Model
*Criminal Minds

Keep up to date @ http://www.skyprogrammeinformation.co.uk/highlights.asp

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

BBC Alba to launch on Freeview in Scotland.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...lands-12049472

Hopefully we should see it soon on Virgin?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

@mediaboy Do You Know Which Channel USA Drama The Cape Will Be On? and also Can You Find Out When USA Drama The Event Is Back On Ch4?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

No news on where ''The Cape'' will be broadcast on.

All the US Drama series will be back on Channel 4 in January.

Also season 2 of ''The Good Wife'' is to start on January 6th. As well as Bothers and Sisters back in January on More 4.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

mb will the event get a season 2

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

No news - sorry

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

@undertakereddie

This is off Wikipedia so I don't know how accurate it is as I was looking for myself, but The Event is not due back in the US until March 7th, so we can expect it a couple of weeks later at the earliest I would guess.

And for anyone interested in Nikita and Chuck on Living, again its from Wikipedia so don't know how accurate but Chuck is back in the US on January 17th and Nikita January 27th.

And just to add Bones season 6 actually starts on Living on January 5th at 9pm with the first 4 or 5 episodes (I cant remember exactly) that where shown on Sky One back in October, and then the new episodes begin in February.

And this part is pure speculation on my part but as Bones was one of Sky One's flagship shows I would guess there is a good chance that Living will be rebranded before Bones switches so I wouldn't be surprised if the rebrand happens on the 1st January or sometime in the week commencing Jan 3rd.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Just to add extra for SPARTACUS it will not be the second series of BLOOD AND SAND but GODS OF THE ARENA ( a six part prequel ) as the main star of BLOOD AND SAND ( ANDY WHITFIELD ) is not going to be playing SPARTACUS in season 2. So the second series has been delayed, so it said that they will air the new series in SEPT 2011

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

it is being screened in US on 21 Jan

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

That is the prequel SPARTACUS - GODS OF THE ARENA which is been aired in the US on JAN 21ST

Premiering, January 21 “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,” the highly anticipated prequel to “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” tells the story of the original Champion of the House of Batiatus

Full link to the official site:

http://www.starz.com/originals/spartacus

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Iam so looking forward to watching Louie Spence's Showbusiness not

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

so does this mean he will be back for Series 2 when they finally film it, or has it been delayed so they can recast ?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Unfortunately Andy Whitfield has a cancer and despite a long cure is not recovering well. Here is what Wikipedia says about it:
"In March 2010, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand. This delayed production of season two of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
In June it was announced that Whitfield completely finished his treatment, had a clean bill of health and was expected to be back on the set of Spartacus: Blood and Sand by October. Three months later, in September, it was announced that Whitfield's cancer had returned and he would not be returning for the second season of Spartacus.
Whitfield will make a brief appearance in the prequel mini-series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, scheduled to premiere in January 2011."
All the best to him!
:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Well said and this was taken form the community forum on STARZ on the SPARTACUS forum:

Andy Whitfield, star of Starz's "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," has been advised by his doctors to immediately resume aggressive treatment for a recurrence of cancer, as a result of which he will not be returning for the series' second season, which was tentatively set to air in September 2011.

"It’s with a deep sense of disappointment that I must step aside from such an exceptional project as ‘Spartacus’ and all the wonderful people involved. It seems that it is time for myself and my family to embark on another extraordinary journey. Thank you sincerely for the support so far," said Whitfield.

"Our hearts and prayers are with Andy and his family during this difficult time," said Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht. "Andy is not only an incredible actor whose portrayal of Spartacus made an indelible impression on Starz audiences, he is also an amazing human being whose courage, strength, and grace in the face of adversity have inspired all of us."

No decisions have yet been made about the future of the series. "Right now, we just want to extend our concern and support to Andy and his family," said Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director, Starz Media. "We will address our programming plans at some later date."

Starz still plans to air the prequel to "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" in January 2011. Entitled "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena," it focuses on the House of Batiatus before Spartacus arrives in Capua and stars returning cast members John Hannah, Lucy Lawless, Peter Mensah and Manu Bennett, along with newcomer Dustin Clare.

Full link to the forum:

http://community.starz.com/t5/Sparta...eld/td-p/65282

P.S AND ALL THE BEST TO ANDY WHITFIELD AND BEST WISHES TO HIS FAMILY THROUGH THE TROUBLED TIMES

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

merry christmas to you media boy , and hope you have a good
hogmanay ,

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Thanks :xmas: to everyone.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

:xmas::xmas::xmas::xmas:
:xmas::xmas:
:xmas::xmas::xmas::xmas:
:drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk:
:ghugs::ghugs:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

hi mb

is wwe smackdown on live 2 night

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Its LIVE 2-4am on Sky Sports 3.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I have set my V+ box to tape the thing that Sky Sports 3 is broadcasting after WWE Smackdown tonight as with it being LIVE it may run over (Like WWE Raw LIVE is on for 2hr 15ms when it only last on Thursdays for 2 hours).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I've had to set it to record the 2 shows after it as the guide shows Smackdown as being on from 2-3am.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

yh its a VM problem...Just set a manual like me.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

im gunna watch it ;) ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

i am but on a slight delay to skip ads.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

That's really sad news. Makes we wish he had found another TV series to do instead.

Hope he gets well soon and nice to see the second series has been delayed so maybe he can return if he gets back to full health

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

news about ESPN America HD got from digalspy
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...8#post46759568

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I would take that with a pinch of salt. There has nothing been announced to staff about any launch of ESPN America HD

Will of course be good if it does happen

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

The event is going to be relauched in march,Hoping to improve ratings in the states.If the ratings improve then there is a possibility of a season 2 however at the moment it seems unlikely

---------- Post added at 12:54 ---------- Previous post was at 12:51 ----------

Its not just a vm problem,Every time raw is extended you always miss the last 20min.Flaming annoying but on this occasion not vm`s fault

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Media Boy update.

ITV1 +1 is set to launch on Virgin Media on the 11th of January but I have pick up tests for STV +1 and UTV +1 using my old Sky Box.

I have no information at time of posting that Virgin Media has got the rights to both STV and UTV's +1 hour channels.

Here is an up-to-date list of things set to happen over the Christmas Holidays:

January 1st - Bravo, Bravo +1 Bravo 2 and Challenge Jackpot will be closedown by BSkyB.
January 5th - FX HD will start broadcasting from 8am every day on Channel 158.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Would love this to happen I can say that defo Virgin have been in talks for it as I received a reply off Cindy Rose months ago which stated Virgin were in Talks with ESPN to carry this channel. TiVo is on the way but Virgin know they need more content especially Hd to tempt Sky customers over.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Only information I have is Virgin Media and ESPN talks are still ''ongoing''.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

It would be nice if this were true, we seem to have been waiting an eternity for ESPN America in HD.:(
:xmas:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Update:

STV +1 and UTV +1 will launch on Virgin Media in Scotland and Ireland on January 11th.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

According to the original station was announced to start in Britain in November. But at the moment looks like it will be 2011http://www.digitaltveurope.net/news_...o_launch_in_uk

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Ah, so that's why they needed to get Vince Cable out of the way!

They couldn't buy him off, I guess, so he had to be "relieved of responsibility" some other way.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2...rivate-meeting

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Thanks for update - will be on updated list in January.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Well time is short so, for now, I'm going to go with one of the saddest lines in an ABBA (or any other) song ...

"Nothing left to say, no more ace to play".

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/im...ilies/xmas.gif

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone involved in this forum.

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!! :drunk:

All the best. :angel:

:xmas:

Until next year, Sleep Tight and Stay Safe! :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I would like to thank Media Boy , DIgital Fanatic and BenMcr for there informative posts and look forward to an even better 2011 for Virgin Media. Have a happy Christmas and a great new year to all members.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

:xmas: to you all... have a good one! :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

:xmas: and a Happy new 2011:):cool::p:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Merry Xmas everyone and a happy new year as well!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

I would like to thank Media Boy , Digital Fanatic and BenMcr for all their hard work this and hope next year is better well done fellas.

MERRY XMAS AND NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE.

P.S UP THE TOFFEES IN MOYSEY WE TRUST.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

:xmas::xmas::xmas::xmas: every1

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Merry xmas and a happy new tivo for everyone!!!!!!!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Merry Xmas and a great new year everyone! Thanks for yours support and information and keep up with the hard work! :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

[img]Download Failed (1)[/img][img]Download Failed (1)[/img][img]Download Failed (1)[/img][img]Download Failed (1)[/img][img]Download Failed (1)[/img][img]Download Failed (1)[/img][img]Download Failed (1)[/img][img]Download Failed (1)[/img]

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

ditto!!!!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Seasons greetings to you all on here

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

Thanks.:english: lol.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

:xmas: all

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 

and you
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2010/12/15.jpg