Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35600028)

Lot of skyites around today. I feel like its a jaws movie and my flimsy boat (cable) is attracting sky tv predators circling waiting

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35600028)

Lot of skyites around today. I feel like its a jaws movie and my flimsy boat (cable) is attracting sky tv predators circling waiting

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35600035)

We're always here, waiting under the surface to snap up people abandoning the sinking ship that is Virgin Media

Originally Posted by danborini86 (Post 35599981)

Anybody else think that maybe the ESPN and ESPNHD channel listings are still available because VM and BT have reached an agreement to still have those two channels in XL but BT Sports would be a stand alone channel?
And the test channels could possibly be SA & either SA+1 or SAHD?

I do work for Virgin, I'm just specualting like the rest of you, We've been told nothing at all.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35599984)

Mmmmm......

http://help.virginmedia.com/system/s...RTICLE_ID=7615

"What happens to recordings I've made from the ESPN channels?"

Anything you’ve recorded from the ESPN HD/America/Classic channels will be there to enjoy until 1 November 2013. After that, they’ll disappear.

Why would recordings disappear for ESPN HD? That to me suggests ESPN HD might not be available on Virgin Media going forward.

Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35599996)

ESPN will very likely be moving to a different playout on Thursday so the EPG data stream would be different for listings 1/08/2013 onwards...

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Struggling to find the words 'exclusive to Sky' anywhere on anything related to Sky Atlantic

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600011)

The words 'Exclusive to Sky' haven't been on anything related to Sky Atlantic for a while now...

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35600035)

We're always here, waiting under the surface to snap up people abandoning the sinking ship that is Virgin Media :D

Just kidding of course. Your always welcome on my dingy.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35600035)

We're always here, waiting under the surface to snap up people abandoning the sinking ship that is Virgin Media :D

Just kidding of course. Your always welcome on my dingy.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35600037)

I can confirm that Sky staff have now been given strict instructions to cease and desist from claiming exclusivity for Sky Atlantic on the Sky platform.

If anybody comes across Sky staff not following this direction from their management, can you please let me know via PM :)

Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35600047)

As I said the other day, that memo going round telling On Air Presentation to stop using it. They were also told to stop using the word exclusive on a lot of stuff, including HD & 3D so it might not be anything apart from them wanting to use a different word.

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600048)

Instead of exclusive, maybe it is "Not on Virgin", to match everything else :D

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600048)

Instead of exclusive, maybe it is "Not on Virgin", to match everything else :D

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600048)

Instead of exclusive, maybe it is "Not on Virgin", to match everything else :D

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600048)

Instead of exclusive, maybe it is "Not on Virgin", to match everything else :D

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35600064)

When Sky Atlantic goes to an ad break its displays the following

Sky Atlantic logo with the words 'Only on Sky' below , it then repeats this just before the programme resumes from the ad break , I've seen it literally minutes ago. Maybe they're waiting until it goes live on another platform before dropping it.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35600064)

When Sky Atlantic goes to an ad break its displays the following

Sky Atlantic logo with the words 'Only on Sky' below , it then repeats this just before the programme resumes from the ad break , I've seen it literally minutes ago. Maybe they're waiting until it goes live on another platform before dropping it.

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600065)

Dropping it to replace with "Not on Virgin, never never never..suckersss"
:D

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600067)

Of course that is correct, Sky Atlantic is only on Sky at present...

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35600071)

Clean your mouth out dear chap as its a bit loud today.:Yikes::eeek:

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Indeed it is currently but alas those strong defenders of the faith like to be heard JB.;):D

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35600064)

When Sky Atlantic goes to an ad break its displays the following

Sky Atlantic logo with the words 'Only on Sky' below , it then repeats this just before the programme resumes from the ad break , I've seen it literally minutes ago. Maybe they're waiting until it goes live on another platform before dropping it.

Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35600051)

Maybe, if it is :sniper: ;)

Just a wonder, with Sky there are 2 different channel packages, the Basics (Sky1, Living, Atlantic, Arts, News & Sports News) and Premium (Movies and Sports), what does Sky 3D fall under?

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600103)

So, to sum up: there are 4 channels testing - the quesation is what will they be? BT Sport? Sky Atlantic? Some channels that have been coming soon? (MTV Classic, Comedy Central Extra+1, Universal HD, E! HD)

Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35600101)

starting to believe more that bomber is right and us VM customers will be :cleader::cleader::cleader: on Thursday and the dark siders will be :bigcry::bigcry:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35600108)

Your optimism knows no bounds Dave and it seems those pesky doomsayers come Thursday will have to order a extra batch of tissues to drown their sorrows as their famous slogan of believe in better will never sound the same again it seems.:)

Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35600106)

The only problem with those last 4, except for MTV Classic, there is nothing new, its just a simulcast of what we already have, therefore I wouldnt put them up there with the excitement that SA and BT would bring...

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600129)

I can see myself at one minute past midnight on Thursday morning checking the EPG...

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35600119)

I'm still pretty sceptical about us getting BT Sports and Atlantic, i'm not so sceptical regarding Atlantic as i am BT Sports, but if it's free i will only believe it when i see it on the EPG.

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600103)

So, to sum up: there are 4 channels testing - the question is what will they be?

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35600133)

It would be a wise idea to stay sober until then.;):D

Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35600136)

SS3 HD, SS4 HD, SSN HD, SSF1 HD.

:drool:

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600139)

Or it is a dead man's hand

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35600140)

Well there are two answers to that question and l know which one l would put my money on.;)

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My my l did not know that you had a bitpart in that old pirate film.:D

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35600134)

...per my previous post confirmed before that sky 1 hd, sky Atlantic and skysports 3&4 hd remain exclusives.

Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35600143)

Ive already told you guys what there Adult Channel 1, Adult Channel 2, Adult Channel 3 and Adult Channel 4 :D:D:D

Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35600136)

SS3 HD, SS4 HD, SSN HD, SSF1 HD.

:drool:

Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35600151)

I hope so

Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35600147)

;);) this has been going on for sometime now!, are VM listening.?

Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35600136)

SS3 HD, SS4 HD, SSN HD, SSF1 HD.

:drool:

Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35600143)

Ive already told you guys what there Adult Channel 1, Adult Channel 2, Adult Channel 3 and Adult Channel 4 :D:D:D

Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35600146)

Sky1HD is on Virgin.

Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35600169)

4seven +30, 4seven +45, 4seven +1, 4seven +2

Now you have even more chances to catch up on your favourite Channel 4 shows :D

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35600030)

An Sky Babe was trying to get me to join Sky today in my local Tesco (Other shops are open).

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35600035)

We're always here, waiting under the surface to snap up people abandoning the sinking ship that is Virgin Media :D

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35600037)

Only the channel known as "ESPN" has the rights to show some sports events, which is why ESPN will continue to exist for a time under the ownership of BT until these rights expire.

Whilst the channel known as "ESPN" is in existence, the channel has to be carried on VM under the current arrangements for contractual reasons. Of course, contracts can be renegotiated to take a holistic approach...

When companies sell assets, especially assets that they know a competitor is keen to get their hands on, they do tend to bundle in weaker performing parts of the business.

Examples are that pub management companies will offload poor performing pubs too as a condition of selling a highly desirable outlet to another company.

When NTL wanted SKY 2 on their platform, they had to agree to take Sky Travel and Sky Travel+1.

If the allegations about Sky Atlantic are correct, expect to see other gems such as Pick TV+1 :D



Whilst ESPN has to stay for the reasons above, there are no requirements that the channel has to be broadcast in the HD format.





I can confirm that Sky staff have now been given strict instructions to cease and desist from claiming exclusivity for Sky Atlantic on the Sky platform.

If anybody comes across Sky staff not following this direction from their management, can you please let me know via PM :)

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600226)

New idea for the 4 test channels: Sky Atlantic SD, Sky Atlantic HD, Sky Atlantic +1 & Sky1 +1

Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35600241)

Could be another 4 shopping channels? :D:D:D

Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35599903)

Every so often though they will have to put a fresh lick of paint on to dry, could be quite interesting. Hope it's in the XL pack and not an optional add on.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35599950)

I'd say Drama, SKY 1+1, SKY News HD and SKY Sports News HD.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35600027)

Media Boy posted weekend update on the rumours August 1st channels launches.

One insider has confirmed:



But an other told me later:



I have not seen any confirmed yet on what Virgin Media are testing - all I know is FOUR Channels are testing.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35600030)

An Sky Babe was trying to get me to join Sky today in my local Tesco (Other shops are open).

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600032)

Line 'em up and shoot 'em all! :sniper:

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600129)

I can see myself at one minute past midnight on Thursday morning checking the EPG...

Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35600169)

4seven +30, 4seven +45, 4seven +1, 4seven +2

Now you have even more chances to catch up on your favourite Channel 4 shows :D

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600129)

I can see myself at one minute past midnight on Thursday morning checking the EPG...

Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 35600266)

Here! I have another one! Grass Growing and Grass Growing HD alongside YouTube, YouTube +1, Dulux Drying, Dulux Drying +1!

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Say, you never know! I hope for BT SPORTS, Sky Atlantic and Sky News +1 (tee hee)

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Not got a woman this weekend. MB! You're posting... at a weekend! How very, very strange:shocked:

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I saw a Sky team within an Asda near the Etihad Stadium in Manchester last month

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Can you do me a favour, and shuddup about shooting people, please?[COLOR="Silver"]

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I am, too(hopefully)!

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Hahaha! Very funny (not)

Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 35600266)

Hahaha! Very funny (not)

Originally Posted by praxis (Post 35600301)

That would be a waste of your time mate sometimes the channel update happens @ 5.30 am

Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth (Post 35600204)

I'd be interested to see the proof to back up all the assertions you make in this post.

Cheers

Grim

Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35600209)

I'm pretty sure the first half is right, hence why the FA Cup is still on ESPN. Whether the deal with Virgin remains, I'm far less sure.

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35600222)

Could that be the real issue re: existing contract between espn and virgin media irrespective of new owners.

I would guess Probably not because BT mention in their marketing strategy that after 31st July virgin will no longer have access to espn so would disagree with that assumption that vm "has" to carry it

@richardcoulter: may I ask why you personally should be informed of whether sky workers are not following supposed direction from management. Surely that would be up to sky to deal with much as virgin media workers following direction from their management regarding advice they give in retentions

Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35600169)

4seven +30, 4seven +45, 4seven +1, 4seven +2

Now you have even more chances to catch up on your favourite Channel 4 shows :D

Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35600025)

I failed to find any "exclusive" that fitted in with my question. My conclusion that no virgin personnel who is likely to be party to what is coming soon.would do such a thing . Really you think it would happen:confused:
Or do you think that a senor member of staff would risk there job to feed him tit bits ! Get real.
Yes his knowledge of TV services is great. His information on Virgin services is weak ( ie Tivo)
Ergo, some one( or even more than one) is winding him up & have a big laugh at him & his disciples.
I would even question if the so called insider is real at all.

I am sorry but if the plebs* were told anything it would also be on Virgins web site & in a press release.

No I get it - Announcement to all staff .Hey guys & girls we are about to sign a new deal with X,Y or Z it will happen in the next 1 to 3 months perhaps. Please do not tell any one.
I can just see any business doing that !! & its the way MB says it happens.

Or perhaps someone is hacking into the CEO pc and looking. Passing on what he/she sees to him.

Sorry what I see is an attention seeker feeding at best a guess at worse complete rubbish to people looking for a straw:erm:
* check out the meaning

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600034)

da nuh
da nuh
da nuh da nuh da nuh da nuh

Sounds more pop, crackle snap.. than shark :D

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35600349)

Match of the day will be available on the BBC iPlayer from this August , previously it couldn't be shown On Demand due to rights issues.

Originally Posted by the_pidgeon (Post 35600361)

Always wondered why the IPlayer online had films but not on the VM iPlayer.

Originally Posted by jitee (Post 35600335)

Sounds more like the theme from The Pink Panther!

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35600330)

If that is how you feel, it may be in your interests to participate in other thread/s that meet your needs and/or interest yourself as an alternative to this one :-)

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35600318)

Some of this information is in the public domain, some of it is not. You could try googling anything that is of particular interest to you :)



VM have a contract to pay ESPN for their channel until the end of the contract, whilst ESPN have a contract to supply ESPN in return for payment.

The takeover by Liberty doesn't change this legally binding agreement, as long as ESPN still exists as an entity. BT can't close down ESPN because of the requirements of various unexpired sports rights. The ESPN brand WILL eventually disappear.

Of course, both companies are free to supercede the contracts if both parties agree.

With immediate effect, Sky employees have been told not to refer to (or insinuate) that Sky Atlantic is a channel that is exclusive to British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.

Appropriate action would need to be taken by Sky management regarding any issues of insubordination by anybody working for or on behalf of Sky Television. I am afraid I am unable to expand any further due to commercial & confidentiality issues.



Lol, I must admit that, having slated it at launch as not being needed, I have found 4Seven to be useful on many occasions :blush:

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600403)

One thing it does seem: something is definately going to happen this week...

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600404)

No disrespect...but...something always happens each week :D

But yes, it seems something might happen on the virgin tv front, cookery channels, here you come :D

Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35600366)

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2013/07/8.jpg

If only Stokesey looked like Rachael Riley :(

Originally Posted by huxleypiguk (Post 35600407)

All the above of course is based on rumour and conjecture. The four streams testing could be anything, the lack of BT Sport could be VM hanging out to get the best deal and as for Sky Atlantic, well who knows.

Having said that, I can't see the Premiership football/rugby or their sponsors accepting a drop in potential viewers of a few million. The pressure will be on BT to do a deal with VM especially with the lack of uptake by BT.

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600404)

No disrespect...but...something always happens each week :D

But yes, it seems something might happen on the virgin tv front, cookery channels, here you come :D

Originally Posted by MaverickJesus (Post 35600414)

Personally I can't wait for next week either, its going to be hilarious :D

Originally Posted by MaverickJesus (Post 35600414)

Personally I can't wait for next week either, its going to be hilarious :D

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35600415)

Indeed as l can see many Skyrite's hopping back to the great tower of Skydor with their tail between their legs asking for forgiveness by their most revered master.:waving::waving::sulk::sulk::tiptoe::tiptoe :

Originally Posted by MaverickJesus (Post 35600421)

I've only just realised that most of the VM sheep in here are pensioners. How bizarre.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35600423)

Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom young man.;):D

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600424)

Baaaa

:D


John 21:17

He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my virgin sheep.

Originally Posted by dgcarter (Post 35600410)

Wouldn't that mean that Rachel Riley looked like Stokesy? Not a pleasant thought.

Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35600430)

I love her. I am going to ask her to marry me next time i see her. Just imagine what our babies would like :D:D:D

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35600427)

On the VM forums

I hear that there will be the announcement about BT Sports tomorrow (Monday 29th July)

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...1914794/page/2 - post 19

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35600433)

I posted that on VM, it's info I saw on another post
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...831826/page/17

Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35600434)

lol..one posts a rumour, which then is reposted, which is then reposted again

Fantastic, you could not make it up :D