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Media Boy UK 12-09-2011 19:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35299413)
Who says virgin don't deliver!




Oh wait a minute:D sorry MB but has it really come to this?
I was only reporting it on this thread due to some Virgin viewers having Freeview on their TV Sets or in other rooms.

devilincarnate 12-09-2011 20:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35299415)
I was only reporting it on this thread due to some Virgin viewers having Freeview on their TV Sets or in other rooms.
Well said MB:D I am not in that are but we used to be able to get Tyne Tees on the TV before (going back a while)

Thanks for all the info that you provide mate:)

Hugh 12-09-2011 20:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35299413)
Who says virgin don't deliver!




Oh wait a minute:D sorry MB but has it really come to this?
You, frequently.....:D

Henkesghost 12-09-2011 20:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Honestly wasn't having a go at you m8. Just the irony that the post highlights. U do a good job MB:)

howardmicks 12-09-2011 21:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35299417)
You, frequently.....:D
and he aint alone :D

gadge 12-09-2011 21:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35299415)
I was only reporting it on this thread due to some Virgin viewers having Freeview on their TV Sets or in other rooms.
Very true MB we have a digitalstream freeview+ HD box in the living room by the tivo.

RichardCoulter 13-09-2011 08:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Do you use it? I would have thought that Tivo with more channels and three tuners would be more than adequate. Now a Freesat recorder would be different...

gadge 13-09-2011 08:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35299568)
Do you use it? I would have thought that Tivo with more channels and three tuners would be more than adequate. Now a Freesat recorder would be different...
Does come in handy and is useful as a back up.

Plus also sd pictures are superb on some channels till tivos are fixed.

denphone 13-09-2011 08:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35299568)
Do you use it? I would have thought that Tivo with more channels and three tuners would be more than adequate. Now a Freesat recorder would be different...
The way l record on the tivo 4 or 5 tuners would come in handy now and again.:)

Stephen 13-09-2011 10:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Guys back on topic please. This is not a TiVo discussion thread.

Gunslinger 13-09-2011 15:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35299568)
Do you use it? I would have thought that Tivo with more channels and three tuners would be more than adequate. Now a Freesat recorder would be different...
Yes - for BBC red button (Wimbledon etc) and those occasions when Tivo has taken it into its head to record a 'suggestion' at the same time as the other 2 tuners are recording.

Stephen 13-09-2011 17:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
We do have a General TiVo thread for discussing anything TiVo related. I have already asked you to get back on topic.

Media Boy UK 14-09-2011 03:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Virgin Media test out new Channel.

As of 02.30 an new SD Channel has appeared on my V+ box on Virgin Channel 890. The new channel is called ''Test 43'' and also is broadcasting On Demand Previews plus EPG info is showing the same info as Virgin Channel 100.

Virgin test channels out some times to see if it will work fine ahead of launching an new channel.

I have not seen any launch dates for any new channels - I will post here when/if I get more info.

gadge 14-09-2011 10:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35299970)
Virgin Media test out new Channel.

As of 02.30 an new SD Channel has appeared on my V+ box on Virgin Channel 890. The new channel is called ''Test 43'' and also is broadcasting On Demand Previews plus EPG info is showing the same info as Virgin Channel 100.

Virgin test channels out some times to see if it will work fine ahead of launching an new channel.

I have not seen any launch dates for any new channels - I will post here when/if I get more info.
On tivo also.

Andrewcrawford23 14-09-2011 12:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
the enw sd test will most liekly be for pbs which launches on 1st november on sky and freesat i beleive but defiently on sky

hodgie99 14-09-2011 13:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35300079)
the enw sd test will most liekly be for pbs which launches on 1st november on sky and freesat i beleive but defiently on sky
I think it could be the missing hd movie channel

ken1234 14-09-2011 19:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35299970)
Virgin Media test out new Channel.

As of 02.30 an new SD Channel has appeared on my V+ box on Virgin Channel 890. The new channel is called ''Test 43'' and also is broadcasting On Demand Previews plus EPG info is showing the same info as Virgin Channel 100.

Virgin test channels out some times to see if it will work fine ahead of launching an new channel.

I have not seen any launch dates for any new channels - I will post here when/if I get more info.
do you know what channels there testing mate ?

denphone 14-09-2011 19:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
You never know it might be Sky Atlantic.;)

muppetman11 14-09-2011 19:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35300195)
You never know it might be Sky Atlantic.;)
Could be PBS , it launches on Sky on 1st November and was in talks with VM.

denphone 14-09-2011 20:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35300209)
Could be PBS , it launches on Sky on 1st November and was in talks with VM.
How long do they have things on the test channel before launching.:D

devilincarnate 14-09-2011 20:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Not sure but who knows it may be Disney HD as that is said to launch on the 16th Sept? (On SKY)

http://www.c21media.net/news/detail....&article=61594

Or have peeps forgot about this?

Jameseh 14-09-2011 20:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
I'l take £20 on nothing coming of it.

Henkesghost 14-09-2011 21:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35300229)
I'l take £20 on nothing coming of it.
As you know I'm rarely negative when it comes to Virgin tv, but I suspect you may be right.:(

howardmicks 14-09-2011 21:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35300253)
As you know I'm rarely neagative when it comes to Virgin tv, but I suspect you may be right.:(
Agree,Come to expect nothing regarding new channels on vm.Then i aint disappointed :(

muppetman11 14-09-2011 21:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35300253)
As you know I'm rarely negative when it comes to Virgin tv, but I suspect you may be right.:(
:D:D:D

devilincarnate 14-09-2011 23:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35300253)
As you know I'm rarely negative when it comes to Virgin tv, but I suspect you may be right.:(
No only on days that end in a "Y" (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday E.T.C):D:D:D:D

greyposter 14-09-2011 23:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
890 ?

Media Boy UK 15-09-2011 12:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35300216)
How long do they have things on the test channel before launching.:D
If Virgin are going to launch an new channel the last time I seen an test channel it was broadcasting for an week before Baby TV launch on old Telewest areas.

I think it maybe any of the following

Sky Movies Classic HD
PBS
Sony TV
OR even ESPN America HD

---------- Post added at 11:48 ---------- Previous post was at 11:35 ----------

Sky Sports free weekend confrim by insider.

My insider has confrim to me that Sky Sports and Sky Sports HD will be having an ''FREE weekend'' on Virgin Media from the 24th of September at 6am until 6am on 26th September.

You can find Sky Sports (Also in HD) on the following Virgin Channels:
511 - Sky Sports 1
512 - Sky Sports 2
513 - Sky Sports 3
514 - Sky Sports 4
517 - Sky Sports HD1*
518 - Sky Sports HD2*

*HD Channels will only broadcast on V+ HD and TiVo boxes.

The Yank 15-09-2011 13:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35300379)
If Virgin are going to launch an new channel the last time I seen an test channel it was broadcasting for an week before Baby TV launch on old Telewest areas.

I think it maybe any of the following

Sky Movies Classic HD
PBS
Sony TV
OR even ESPN America HD
are you teasing us MB ;)

Stephen 15-09-2011 13:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
It doesn't have to be a channel. They could be testing anything at all including a red button stream or something like that.

hodgie99 15-09-2011 14:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35300416)
It doesn't have to be a channel. They could be testing anything at all including a red button stream or something like that.
Don't spoil our speculation it gets us all excited lol:D

Media Boy UK 15-09-2011 16:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
New TNA No Surrender times added after Challenge cut it by 1hour last night.

Note to all TNA fans:

BSkyB has given TNA No Surrender new broadcasting times due to fans missing the final hour last night. The new broadcasting times will be as followed.

Thursday at 1am till 5am or Saturday at 9pm till 1am.

Both on Virgin Channel 139.

http://www.facebook.com/ChallengeTV

---------- Post added at 15:12 ---------- Previous post was at 14:47 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Yank (Post 35300406)
are you teasing us MB ;)
You know as much as me.

I think someone at Virgin HQ press the button too early.:)

RichardCoulter 16-09-2011 14:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35299970)
Virgin Media test out new Channel.


As of 02.30 an new SD Channel has appeared on my V+ box on Virgin Channel 890. The new channel is called ''Test 43'' and also is broadcasting On Demand Previews plus EPG info is showing the same info as Virgin Channel 100.

Virgin test channels out some times to see if it will work fine ahead of launching an new channel.

I have not seen any launch dates for any new channels - I will post here when/if I get more info.
Perhaps they don't need to test it, but want to let people know that something is on it's way, knowing that customers are getting impatient for new additions, yet can't (or don't want) to say what it is going to be.

I asked a VM manager that I know, what it is it going to be. He said "you'll have to wait and see". I took this to mean that it was not simply a network stability test and that something was going to launch, but I could be wrong!

What genre is 890 in?

Re: Stephens point, have all the Sky Sports red button services started yet, or is there still some more to come?

ChrisLUFC22 16-09-2011 15:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Does anybody know of any 3D related content coming to VM, either rumoured or confirmed? I believe Discovery 3D will be a full time channel but apart from that.. Nothing.
Bought a 3D TV about 3 months ago and I can count on 1 hand the amount of times I've watched things in 3D. Would be nice to get something to watch..

Hugh 16-09-2011 15:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
3D On Demand Movies On Demand.

muppetman11 16-09-2011 15:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisLUFC22 (Post 35300781)
Does anybody know of any 3D related content coming to VM, either rumoured or confirmed? I believe Discovery 3D will be a full time channel but apart from that.. Nothing.
Bought a 3D TV about 3 months ago and I can count on 1 hand the amount of times I've watched things in 3D. Would be nice to get something to watch..
Can't see much 3D content being added anytime soon with the exception of maybe PPV movies.

howardmicks 16-09-2011 17:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Another new hd channel launched today on sky,Disney HD.Just checked my tivo and no suprise we aint got it,Add that to the coming soon,in talks,If we can get it cheap enough list. lol

Hugh 16-09-2011 17:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Do you have to add extra sugar to your hot drinks to counteract your bitterness? ;)

howardmicks 16-09-2011 17:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35300818)
Do you have to add extra sugar to your hot drinks to counteract your bitterness? ;)
It aint bitterness,More frustration.I actually emailed disney regarding the channel yesterday and yet again its another channel that as been offered to vm but as yet vm are not gonna show it:(

muppetman11 16-09-2011 17:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35300823)
It aint bitterness,More frustration.I actually emailed disney regarding the channel yesterday and yet again its another channel that as been offered to vm but as yet vm are not gonna show it:(
Another one filed under COMING SOON :D

kop32 16-09-2011 17:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35300826)
Another one filed under COMING SOON :D
we'll probably witness the second coming first :D

devilincarnate 16-09-2011 17:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
We will get what we get and if you do not like it move somewhere else.

howardmicks 16-09-2011 17:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
The highest rated comedy show in America is back. Two And A Half Men returns with Ashton Kutcher replacing Charlie Sheen. You can see the first episode of the new series the day after it screens in the US. Its on Comedy central on the 20th at 9pm,Tivo guide aint been updated but hopefully over the weekend !!!!!

denphone 16-09-2011 17:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kop32 (Post 35300827)
we'll probably witness the second coming first :D
l love your pessimism.:D

kop32 16-09-2011 17:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35300834)
l love your pessimism.:D
Sorry Den that was said with optimism :D:D

denphone 16-09-2011 17:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
l am very optimistic that things will come soon to us who are patient.

Lew 16-09-2011 17:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35300815)
Another new hd channel launched today on sky,Disney HD.Just checked my tivo and no suprise we aint got it,Add that to the coming soon,in talks,If we can get it cheap enough list. lol
Don't forget that on satellite Sky aren't responsible for uplinking the channel, they just have to allocate an EPG slot and the channel provider does the rest (in essence; I'm sure it's a little more involved than that), whereas there's a lot more for a company like VM or the other cablecos to do in order to add a channel, hence the negotiations as there are more costs involved for a cableco so they have to get a good price.

kop32 16-09-2011 17:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35300828)
We will get what we get and if you do not like it move somewhere else.
Are you saying that if VM were to say they would never add any more new channels you would be willing to accept that?,surely the more people air their displeasure on forums such as this the more VM must listen to them and hopefully act on the results.

denphone 16-09-2011 18:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
l think as long as people don't troll on this forum everybody is entitled to their point of view whether other members agree with that opinion or not and If Virgin have their eyes are the ball then surely they will listen to all opinions on this forum.

virginruinedntl 16-09-2011 18:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
someone should write a letter to the virgin ceo and explain what "SOON" means :P

denphone 16-09-2011 18:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
A email or tweet would be qucker but l suspect you will get the same generic reply whatever way you do it.

howardmicks 16-09-2011 18:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35300842)
Don't forget that on satellite Sky aren't responsible for uplinking the channel, they just have to allocate an EPG slot and the channel provider does the rest (in essence; I'm sure it's a little more involved than that), whereas there's a lot more for a company like VM or the other cablecos to do in order to add a channel, hence the negotiations as there are more costs involved for a cableco so they have to get a good price.
Wasnt aware of that situation and certainly explains delays,However disneyHD was annouced of 2 months ago.Very worrying that vm cant come to some agreement in that time are they ever.:erm:
Also universal Hd must be well over 6months old,Where is that?

richard1960 16-09-2011 19:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35300860)
Wasnt aware of that situation and certainly explains delays,However disneyHD was annouced of 2 months ago.Very worrying that vm cant come to some agreement in that time are they ever.:erm:
Also universal Hd must be well over 6months old,Where is that?
You may have to be very patient sky arts HD took 9 months from announcement to arrival on vm.;)

OLD BOY 16-09-2011 21:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by virginruinedntl (Post 35300857)
someone should write a letter to the virgin ceo and explain what "SOON" means :P
It means not yet, definitely maybe.

zantarous 16-09-2011 22:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35300842)
Don't forget that on satellite Sky aren't responsible for uplinking the channel, they just have to allocate an EPG slot and the channel provider does the rest (in essence; I'm sure it's a little more involved than that), whereas there's a lot more for a company like VM or the other cablecos to do in order to add a channel, hence the negotiations as there are more costs involved for a cableco so they have to get a good price.
I don't claim to know the process well but the hard part is getting the channel on the air, once they are on a satellite there is very little for Virgin to do other then agree a price. Their uplink will come from the same place as sky.

All their channels either come from a Satellite feed or DTT.

muppetman11 16-09-2011 22:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35300948)
I don't claim to know the process well but the hard part is getting the channel on the air, once they are on a satellite there is very little for Virgin to do other then agree a price. Their uplink will come from the same place as sky.

All their channels either come from a Satellite feed or DTT.
Yep that's correct , proven recently when Sky had an issue with a transponder effecting ESPN America, the channel was down also on cable.

Lew 16-09-2011 22:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35300948)
I don't claim to know the process well but the hard part is getting the channel on the air, once they are on a satellite there is very little for Virgin to do other then agree a price. Their uplink will come from the same place as sky.

All their channels either come from a Satellite feed or DTT.
And who puts them on VM's network? Just because a channel has been uplinked to a satellite doesn't mean it's available on cable. VM's feeds may well come from a satellite feed but VM have to receive that feed, demultiplex it and then add it to one of their own multiplexes. That's quite a lot more than just agreeing a price.

zantarous 17-09-2011 01:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
The have the equipment to do that already, they do it with all the channels they receive.

HD Boy 17-09-2011 02:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Sky Movies Classics HD and 4 UKTV HD channels is coming to Virgin Media in October Confirmed.
Quote:
I'm pleased that you've noted the significant effort and investment we've made in HD channels recently. We are going to be launching a number of HD channels in October. This includes four channels from UKTV which we will be announcing shortly. We will also be launching Sky Movies Classic HD in October. That will mean that we will have 36 HD channels of which over 19 are included for free as part of our TV packs,

We are in discussion with the owners of the other channels you list as well as a number of additional providers so we hope to be able to bring more HD channels in the future.
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...7&postcount=15
I sent a email asking is the the test channel Sky Movies Classics HD
Quote:
Is the Test channel on channel 890 Sky Movies Classics HD ?
Quote:
Hi Martin. No its not. Its there for other purposes.

Kind regards
Peter

Peter Chapman
Associate Director, Content Acquisition
What is Virgin Media testing then ?
Is it possible i could be 2 channels that are testing in 1 stream a SD channel and a HD channel or is it a sky sports red button stream ?
I think Sky Movies Classics HD will launch on channel 441
Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD can not be far away then

denphone 17-09-2011 08:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Well if this is true then thats excellent news but the proof is in the pudding and until l see it on there l for one will not be getting carried away.

RichardCoulter 17-09-2011 10:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35300948)
I don't claim to know the process well but the hard part is getting the channel on the air, once they are on a satellite there is very little for Virgin to do other then agree a price. Their uplink will come from the same place as sky.

All their channels either come from a Satellite feed or DTT.
I seem to remember being told on the forums that VM take some line feeds.

Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301024)
Sky Movies Classics HD and 4 UKTV HD channels is coming to Virgin Media in October Confirmed.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...7&postcount=15
I sent a email asking is the the test channel Sky Movies Classics HD


What is Virgin Media testing then ?
Is it possible i could be 2 channels that are testing in 1 stream a SD channel and a HD channel or is it a sky sports red button stream ?
I think Sky Movies Classics HD will launch on channel 441
Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD can not be far away then
Well spotted. "other purposes" seems to suggest red button or interactive to me. You'd think that if it was "another channel" (as opposed to Sky Movies Classics HD), he would have said that.

"We are going to be launching a number of HD channels in October. This includes four channels from UKTV which we will be announcing shortly. We will also be launching Sky Movies Classic HD in October. That will mean that we will have 36 HD channels of which over 19 are included for free as part of our TV packs".

How many premium and non premium channels are there atm? I've counted 19 non premium and 1 premium (ESPN) available on XL, 2 premium sports and 11 premium movies. Add on the 5 known to be coming in October and that leaves 38. Have I got that right, it doesn't seem to add up!

HD Boy 17-09-2011 10:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
4 UKTV HD channels are coming in october Alibi HD will come in 2012.
ESPN HD is counted in the currently 19 HD channels at no extra cost
Then add 2 premium Sports channels and then premium movies which will be 11 and then 4 uktv HD channels total is 36 HD channels.
It will mean 23 HD channels at no extra cost.

Quote:
@virginmedia Can it be 2 channels that are testing in 1 stream. Is it Sky Atlantic SD and Sky Atlantic HD that are testing
Quote:
@buddieboy2011 It's all hush hush at the min. :) PM
http://twitter.com/#!/search/%40virg...0are%20testing

Digital Fanatic 17-09-2011 11:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35300948)
I don't claim to know the process well but the hard part is getting the channel on the air, once they are on a satellite there is very little for Virgin to do other then agree a price. Their uplink will come from the same place as sky.

All their channels either come from a Satellite feed or DTT.
The BBC HD channels are direct via fibre from the BBC.

zantarous 17-09-2011 12:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
They used to take the Sky channels that many moons ago didn't they?

howardmicks 17-09-2011 13:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301024)
Sky Movies Classics HD and 4 UKTV HD channels is coming to Virgin Media in October Confirmed.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...7&postcount=15
I sent a email asking is the the test channel Sky Movies Classics HD


What is Virgin Media testing then ?
Is it possible i could be 2 channels that are testing in 1 stream a SD channel and a HD channel or is it a sky sports red button stream ?
I think Sky Movies Classics HD will launch on channel 441
Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD can not be far away then
Whilst it is good news to finally see some new hd channels,Clearly we have got these due to vm selling there stake in uktv.So the discussions still continue on the channels we all want,Clearly not cheap enough yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Digital Fanatic 17-09-2011 13:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35301083)
They used to take the Sky channels that many moons ago didn't they?
Yeah, they now get them via Satellite.

HD Boy 17-09-2011 13:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35301114)
Whilst it is good news to finally see some new hd channels,Clearly we have got these due to vm selling there stake in uktv.So the discussions still continue on the channels we all want,Clearly not cheap enough yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now that we getting Sky Movies Classics HD then Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HD can not be far away from coming to Virgin Media

denphone 17-09-2011 13:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35301114)
Whilst it is good news to finally see some new hd channels,Clearly we have got these due to vm selling there stake in uktv.So the discussions still continue on the channels we all want,Clearly not cheap enough yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well like you all we hear at the moment is speculation but speculation does not deliver you more channels but pestering them and keeping on to them might if enough people do it.

HD Boy 17-09-2011 13:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
As we are now getting Sky Movies Classics HD in october
Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD must close to coming to Virgin Media

denphone 17-09-2011 13:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301121)
As we are now getting Sky Movies Classics HD in october
Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD must close to coming to Virgin Media
Any proof of that.

braysoj1 17-09-2011 13:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301121)
As we are now getting Sky Movies Classics HD in october
Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD must close to coming to Virgin Media
how come u blocked me on twitter lol nice 2 know that where getting those channels 2

HD Boy 17-09-2011 13:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Also i think we will have to wait another year to find out if we are getting Sky Sports HD3 and Sky Sports HD4
Quote:
OFCOM has failed to consider relevant matters in deciding to exclude Sky Sports 3 and/or 4 from
the scope of the WMO obligation or, alternatively, any such consideration was inadequate and/or
incorrect.
http://www.catribunal.org.uk/237-654...Media-Inc.html

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35301123)
Any proof of that.
Sky Movies Classics HD was exclusive to sky for over a year
Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HD has been exclusive to sky for over a year

denphone 17-09-2011 13:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301126)
Also i think we will have to wait another year to find out if we are getting Sky Sports HD3 and Sky Sports HD4

http://www.catribunal.org.uk/237-654...Media-Inc.html

---------- Post added at 12:32 ---------- Previous post was at 12:28 ----------


Sky Movies Classics HD was exclusive to sky for over a year
Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HD has been exclusive to sky for over a year
But you are trying to put 2+ 2 together and make 5 if you think that is proof.

HD Boy 17-09-2011 13:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
I did not say it was proof. Now that Sky Movies Classics HD is coming to Virgin Media they will also be trying to get Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HD

denphone 17-09-2011 13:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301132)
I did not say it was proof. Now that Sky Movies Classics HD is coming to Virgin Media they will also be trying to get Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HD
Yes it would be nice to get these channels but l much rather have Sky Atlantic.

HD Boy 17-09-2011 14:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
I'm pleased that you've noted the significant effort and investment we've made in HD channels recently. We are going to be launching a number of HD channels in October. This includes four channels from UKTV which we will be announcing shortly. We will also be launching Sky Movies Classic HD in October. That will mean that we will have 36 HD channels of which over 19 are included for free as part of our TV packs,

We are in discussion with the owners of the other channels you list as well as a number of additional providers so we hope to be able to bring more HD channels in the future.
The other channels on the list were
Quote:
Sky Sports HD3, HD4, Sky Sports News HD, ITV 2 HD, ITV 3 HD, ITV 4 HD, History HD, Sky News HD and the Disney/Nick HD channels for the kids.
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...4&postcount=17
For all we know Sky Atlantic and Sky Atlantic HD could be the test stream on Virgin Media You never know with Virgin

nstokes 17-09-2011 14:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
its been a while since ive been on and my first post in ages. I think when it comes to VM we can never rule anything out and we just need to wait and see what they deliver. We can speculate as much as we want but no point in getting our hopes up for them to be dashed. the test stream may be nothing exciting and just some VM work but it could be everything we want. We just need to wait and see

hodgie99 17-09-2011 14:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
the test stream could be for sky anytime which we know is coming

muppetman11 17-09-2011 14:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
I'm loving the comedy element of this thread today.

Gavin-D 17-09-2011 14:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301024)
Sky Movies Classics HD and 4 UKTV HD channels is coming to Virgin Media in October Confirmed.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...7&postcount=15
I sent an email asking is the test channel Sky Movies Classics HD


What is Virgin Media testing then ?
Is it possible i could be 2 channels that are testing in 1 stream a SD channel and a HD channel or is it a sky sports red button stream ?
I think Sky Movies Classics HD will launch on channel 441
Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD can not be far away then
Untill Virgin Media release an Offical press release I would remain cautious, we've been here before where channels have been going to launch and they never did.

denphone 17-09-2011 14:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35301162)
I'm loving the comedy element of this thread today.
Yes you and HD boy would be the perfect comedy couple.:D:D

HDFootyMan 17-09-2011 14:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35301162)
I'm loving the comedy element of this thread today.
Me too, apparently VM are in talks with everyone and despite the absence of press releases, we're getting or should be getting everything.

Amazing they've got the time to do that given the constant bombardment of emails and tweets their getting regarding channel launches.

Jameseh 17-09-2011 16:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
How is that at all confirmed? Its not even a screenshot (which is still easy to doctor) its just typed words.

Another £20 bet on nothing happening if anyone wants it. :D

HD Boy 17-09-2011 17:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35301205)
How is that at all confirmed? Its not even a screenshot (which is still easy to doctor) its just typed words.

Another £20 bet on nothing happening if anyone wants it. :D
I have sent email asking Peter Chapman about the 4 UKTV HD channels and Sky Movies Classics HD lauching in October So i can get confirmation for you

I will post the reply here

Digital Fanatic 17-09-2011 17:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301212)
I have sent email asking Peter Chapman about the 4 UKTV HD channels and Sky Movies Classics HD lauching in October So i can get confirmation for you

I will post the reply here
I know the 4 UKTV HD channels will launch on VM

HD Boy 17-09-2011 17:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35301218)
I know the 4 UKTV HD channels will launch on VM
what about Sky Movies Classics HD

devilincarnate 17-09-2011 17:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35301218)
I know the 4 UKTV HD channels will launch on VM
Yes we know you know and will you stop replying to peoples emails:)

Henkesghost 17-09-2011 17:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35301218)
I know the 4 UKTV HD channels will launch on VM
Not exactly an exclusive DF, there's 3 pages discussing it before your post:D

HD Boy 17-09-2011 17:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Could the test channel on 890 be More4 HD

Digital Fanatic 17-09-2011 17:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35301224)
Not exactly an exclusive DF, there's 3 pages discussing it before your post:D
I know, it's just that HD Boy is emailing Peter again for confirmation, I was just saving him the bother ;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301221)
what about Sky Movies Classics HD
Not heard anything about that one.

---------- Post added at 16:55 ---------- Previous post was at 16:55 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35301223)
Yes we know you know and will you stop replying to peoples emails:)
ha ha :D

HD Boy 17-09-2011 17:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
I have feeling Alibi HD will launch in Q1 2012 because that is when Castle returns on Alibi
Quote:
this high profile deal brings series four of Castle to the UK for the first time. The series will form an integral part of Alibi’s Q1 schedule in 2012 and will follow on from the success of the previous three series.
http://uktv.co.uk/network/item/aid/646622

Jameseh 17-09-2011 19:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301232)
I have feeling Alibi HD will launch in Q1 2012 because that is when Castle returns on Alibi

http://uktv.co.uk/network/item/aid/646622
I wouldn't think so but I'd love to see it happen, Castle is a great show.

denphone 17-09-2011 19:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301232)
I have feeling Alibi HD will launch in Q1 2012 because that is when Castle returns on Alibi

http://uktv.co.uk/network/item/aid/646622
Well lets run the 100 metres before we run the 1500 metres.;)

alwaysabear 17-09-2011 20:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35301267)
Well lets run the 100 metres before we run the 1500 metres.;)
Well put;)

HD Boy 17-09-2011 21:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Any news on when the V HD box will getting Tivo software

denphone 17-09-2011 21:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301323)
Any news on when the V HD box will getting Tivo software
l would say that is at least 1 to 2 years away at least.

HD Boy 17-09-2011 21:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
i think V HD box will get tivo software once sky sports red button and bbc red button are up and running on tivo

denphone 17-09-2011 22:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35301329)
i think V HD box will get tivo software once sky sports red button and bbc red button are up and running on tivo
l am not sure it will be as quick as you think.

HD Boy 17-09-2011 22:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35301334)
l am not sure it will be as quick as you think.
I think maybe sometime next year

Hugh 17-09-2011 23:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
I think I don't have enough information to speculate meaningfully....


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