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brooza 07-04-2011 11:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35208046)
To get back to the 'proper' topic of this thread:

2 more HD channels coming 26 April:

http://vmhd.blogspot.com/2011/04/sky...pril-26th.html
Meh, nobody wants those channels...

devilincarnate 07-04-2011 11:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by brooza (Post 35208057)
Meh, nobody wants those channels...
I do as there are some good concerts on them:D
I have been waiting long enough from when they were first announced as coming soon, So if they do come on the days stated i will be very happy.

Hugh 07-04-2011 11:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by brooza (Post 35208057)
Meh, nobody wants those channels...
Quite a few people on this forum may beg to differ - they have been waiting quite a while for them.

Perfect Choice 07-04-2011 11:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cupcakes aka dd (Post 35208056)
I'm gonna redecorate the living room soon and not sure if we should go for wallpaper or just plaster and paint. What does everyone think? :D
We are doing the same and going for paint, the trouble is I cannot get my wife to decide the colour, still discussing it a year later!

Back to topic, so looks like Sky Arts HD coming so some progress at least on the channels front, I do watch Sky Arts now and again for some of the concerts shown so will be using the HD channels. It would be nice to see the S*x Pistols in HD for one of their concerts, as has been shown before on Sky Arts!:shocked:

Mostyn 07-04-2011 11:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208055)
Weird no news sites seem to be quoting the release , maybe still early yet.
It's here...

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...598&highlight=

At last! :D

clinteastman 07-04-2011 11:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by brooza (Post 35208057)
Meh, nobody wants those channels...
I think you ment to say you don't want those channels. ;)

Didn't somebody on here leave VM because of these channels not turning up?

brooza 07-04-2011 11:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35208058)
I do as there are some good concerts on them:D
I have been waiting long enough from when they were first announced as coming soon, So if they do come on the days stated i will be very happy.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35208061)
Quite a few people on this forum may beg to differ - they have been waiting quite a while for them.
Aye, I know some people want it, I've been following this thread for the last few months
Quote:
Originally Posted by clinteastman (Post 35208069)
I think you ment to say you don't want those channels. ;)

Didn't somebody on here leave VM because of these channels not turning up?
I think they did. More fool them, VM did say they were on their way!

devilincarnate 07-04-2011 11:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
So when are the next ones coming then after these :p:

toady 07-04-2011 11:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by brooza (Post 35208057)
Meh, nobody wants those channels...
2 more HD channels and people are moaning, I thought people wanted more HD :confused:

Thumbs up to VM for adding two more HD channels :)

denphone 07-04-2011 12:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mostyn (Post 35208066)
At least its a start with these 2 hd channels , lets hope the trickle becomes a flood.

muppetman11 07-04-2011 12:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
We’ll continue to develop our next generation digital entertainment platform, with more HD channels and On Demand content to be announced throughout the year.”

Be patient people.

clinteastman 07-04-2011 12:04
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at least its a start with these 2 hd channels , lets hope the trickle becomes a flood.
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muppetman11 07-04-2011 12:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Even as a Sky customer I applaud VM for these additions , after all pressure on Sky is bound to benefit me as well. Well done VM , I can't believe people are moaning.

alwaysabear 07-04-2011 12:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Pleased to see some progress at last on the HD channel line up, they are not really my cup of tea ,but I know there are a number on here who will be delighted.

dgcarter 07-04-2011 12:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by brooza (Post 35208057)
Meh, nobody wants those channels...
I want those channels.

kgollop 07-04-2011 12:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
The channels wouldn't have been at the top of my personal wish list, but more HD is always welcome as far as I'm concerned. VM have tended to add HD in batches previously - so lets hope for the same again! :D

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 12:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208082)
We’ll continue to develop our next generation digital entertainment platform, with more HD channels and On Demand content to be announced throughout the year.”

Be patient people.
Indeed......Now do people believe me!... wheres Henksghost?

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...598&highlight=

Quote:
New Sky HD channels join Virgin Media’s TV service from April

Virgin Media today announced the addition of the award-winning Sky 1 Arts HD and Sky Arts 2 HD channels to its TV service from the 26th April. The company is continuing to broaden the range of content available in stunning high definition with the arrival of these new channels, and Virgin Media customers now have access to over 30 HD channels with up to 19 channels available for no additional monthly fee.

Sky Arts is the only stable of channels in the UK dedicated solely to the arts, and Virgin Media customers will be able to engage with the some of the best culturally stimulating programming available in spectacular high-definition. Both channels cover the greats of contemporary and classical arts – from iconic rock performances to the best operas, from ballet to books, from theatre to photography.
Virgin Media customers will now be able to watch great programmes including Songbook, The Book Show, In Confidence, Rock and Roll Exposed and Sky Arts Cinema with Mike Figgis in true high-definition, providing them with a crystal clear viewing experience.


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Quote:
Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 35208093)
The channels wouldn't have been at the top of my personal wish list, but more HD is always welcome as far as I'm concerned. VM have tended to add HD in batches previously - so lets hope for the same again! :D
They have some good concerts on there. it's the only Sky branded channel(s) I actually watch. :)

muppetman11 07-04-2011 12:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
http://www.skyarts.co.uk/

Mobes 07-04-2011 13:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208097)
Indeed......Now do people believe me!...
Some of always did, fella! ;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 35208093)
The channels wouldn't have been at the top of my personal wish list, but more HD is always welcome as far as I'm concerned. VM have tended to add HD in batches previously - so lets hope for the same again! :D
Nor mine but it's another step in the righ direction eh! Look at how many FREE HD channels we get on XL TV! It's pretty impressive.

spiderplant 07-04-2011 13:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208097)
it's the only Sky branded channel(s) I actually watch. :)
Same here. It's where those TiVo wishlists come in very handy. They pick up all sorts of gems I wouldn't otherwise know about (and that never get covered on the so-called music channels).

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 13:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35208124)
Some of always did, fella! ;)

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Nor mine but it's another step in the righ direction eh! Look at how many FREE HD channels we get on XL TV! It's pretty impressive.
and more to come! it was only the 1st day of the new financial year yesterday too! ;)

Mobes 07-04-2011 13:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208130)
and more to come! it was only the 1st day of the new financial year yesterday too! ;)
I just tired to "Like" your post then realised I wasn't on FB LOL!!!

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 13:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35208142)
I just tired to "Like" your post then realised I wasn't on FB LOL!!!
ha ha :D

Dave42 07-04-2011 13:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
2 more HD channels well done VM ;)

BenMcr 07-04-2011 13:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35208142)
I just tired to "Like" your post then realised I wasn't on FB LOL!!!
Thought that's what the rep system was for? ;)

mersey70 07-04-2011 14:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Well done for getting Sky Arts HD, definitely a good move.

passingbat 07-04-2011 14:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35208128)
Same here. It's where those TiVo wishlists come in very handy. They pick up all sorts of gems I wouldn't otherwise know about (and that never get covered on the so-called music channels).

Good point. I often forget to look at what's on Sky arts and BBC 4 (which also have some really good music concerts/documentries on) and miss things, though both channels repeat things a lot.

My favourire bands and artists are going on to a whishlist as soon as I get tivo. Tivo's recommendations should also take care of similar artists I'm not that familiar with.

Having some of them in HD and 5.1 sound will be even better.

kgollop 07-04-2011 14:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Now all I need is a 1Tb hard drive so I can record more than a couple hours of this lovely HD :D

denphone 07-04-2011 14:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208097)
Indeed......Now do people believe me!... wheres Henksghost?

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...598&highlight=



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They have some good concerts on there. it's the only Sky branded channel(s) I actually watch. :)
Denphone believed you DF, its just l like to look at it from a independent angle.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208130)
and more to come! it was only the 1st day of the new financial year yesterday too! ;)
Could the tide become a flood.

mersey70 07-04-2011 14:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 35208189)
Now all I need is a 1Tb hard drive so I can record more than a couple hours of this lovely HD :D
It will be handy for Sky Arts HD in particular, they clearly don't skimp on bit rates although I don't know if that will be relevant to the feed VM will use anyway.

The PQ and audio can be nothing short of stunning which is why I sought these channels so much.

And plenty of content is native too.

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 15:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208196)
It will be handy for Sky Arts HD in particular, they clearly don't skimp on bit rates although I don't know if that will be relevant to the feed VM will use anyway.

The PQ and audio can be nothing short of stunning which is why I sought these channels so much.

And plenty of content is native too.
Do you regret leaving now? These channels were the ones you moved for.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35208194)
Denphone believed you DF, its just l like to look at it from a independent angle.

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Could the tide become a flood.
More to come....

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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35208184)
Good point. I often forget to look at what's on Sky arts and BBC 4 (which also have some really good music concerts/documentries on) and miss things, though both channels repeat things a lot.

My favourire bands and artists are going on to a whishlist as soon as I get tivo. Tivo's recommendations should also take care of similar artists I'm not that familiar with.

Having some of them in HD and 5.1 sound will be even better.
Yes, very handy.. especially for those reasons

Media Boy UK 07-04-2011 15:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208214)
More to come....
So is tomorrow!!!

If I know Virgin Media they will remove Sky Arts SD Channels on April 26th when launching their HD Channels.:D

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 15:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35208219)
So is tomorrow!!!

If I know Virgin Media they will remove Sky Arts SD Channels on April 26th when launching their HD Channels.:D
No, Pick TV is to close to make room



https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/04/71.gif










Joke! :D

mersey70 07-04-2011 15:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208214)
Do you regret leaving now? These channels were the ones you moved for.

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More to come....

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Yes, very handy.. especially for those reasons
I haven't left VM ;)

If you mean do I regret getting Sky then no as without going into detail I was offered very favourable terms. And it's only a 12 month contract too.

Equally VM might be accomodating if I was to give them a call to return XL next year. I am sure it would take nothing more than a phonecall as all the kit will still be in place.

And of course I got a free HD satellite system to boot!

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 15:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208228)
I haven't left VM ;)

If you mean do I regret getting Sky then no as without going into detail I was offered very favourable terms. And it's only a 12 month contract too.

Equally VM might be accomodating if I was to give them a call to return XL next year. I am sure it would take nothing more than a phonecall as all the kit will still be in place.

And of course I got a free HD satellite system to boot!
Yes, indeed :)

muppetman11 07-04-2011 15:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208228)
I haven't left VM ;)

If you mean do I regret getting Sky then no as without going into detail I was offered very favourable terms. And it's only a 12 month contract too.

Equally VM might be accomodating if I was to give them a call to return XL next year. I am sure it would take nothing more than a phonecall as all the kit will still be in place.

And of course I got a free HD satellite system to boot!
Much the same feelings , would never rule out a return

VirginMediaPhil 07-04-2011 15:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Great stuff. I will hardly watch these stations, but I'm glad for those who do.

Now what I really want, is Sky News HD. When is that appearing? In another 12 months, perchance?

mersey70 07-04-2011 16:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35208243)
Great stuff. I will hardly watch these stations, but I'm glad for those who do.

Now what I really want, is Sky News HD. When is that appearing? In another 12 months, perchance?
I don't know, it's worth noting that VM have never said Sky News HD is joining their line up.

When Sky Arts HD launches they have delivered all the promised Sky HD channels following the sale of VMtv.

borrissey 07-04-2011 16:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35207960)
I have the same Yamaha amp as you.
Cool, it's a great amp! But i'm not sure that many people have surround sound. I wouldn't pay £18 for a movie that's too steep...

MrGiles2 07-04-2011 16:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Sky Arts 1 and 2 HD begin transmitting from April 26th. Good news for sky arts fans.

Now, let us hope that it isn't too long before History HD and ITV 2, 3, and 4 HD start transmitting on virgin. Sky should not have the monopoly. Ofcom should get on with it.

VirginMediaPhil 07-04-2011 16:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208260)
I don't know, it's worth noting that VM have never said Sky News HD is joining their line up.

When Sky Arts HD launches they have delivered all the promised Sky HD channels following the sale of VMtv.
We were promised the Sky Basics, which includes Sky News (as it is on Freeview).

BenMcr 07-04-2011 16:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35208286)
We were promised the Sky Basics, which includes Sky News (as it is on Freeview).
You already get Sky News (as it is on Freeview)

Sky News HD is Sky only at present.

Personally don't see the point of it in HD

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 16:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35208288)
You already get Sky News (as it is on Freeview)

Sky News HD is Sky only at present.

Personally don't see the point of it in HD
Kay burley in HD... YUK! vile woman! :shocked:

mersey70 07-04-2011 16:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35208286)
We were promised the Sky Basics, which includes Sky News (as it is on Freeview).
VM do carry all the Sky basic channels that were in place at the time they sold VMtv.

In respect of HD all they ever said was that Sky 1 HD and Sky Arts HD was joining the line up in addition to the premium sports and movie HD channels.

muppetman11 07-04-2011 16:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208289)
Kay burley in HD... YUK! vile woman! :shocked:
How dare you call a fellow Wiganer LOL :D

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 16:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208291)
How dare you call a fellow Wiganer LOL :D
I wouldn't make too much of her being local :D

alwaysabear 07-04-2011 16:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35208288)
You already get Sky News (as it is on Freeview)

Sky News HD is Sky only at present.

Personally don't see the point of it in HD
I agree , I would rather they spent the money on channels where HD makes a difference, sport or natural history.

muppetman11 07-04-2011 16:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35208295)
I agree , I would rather they spent the money on channels where HD makes a difference, sport or natural history.
Sort of agree with you and Ben while Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HD look impressive I'd much rather have Documentary , sport , nature etc.

mersey70 07-04-2011 16:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35208288)
You already get Sky News (as it is on Freeview)

Sky News HD is Sky only at present.

Personally don't see the point of it in HD
Sky do, you need the HD pack to watch it!

However I don't find myself watching anymore of Sky News in HD than I ever did which was never much anyway. Sports Reports and The Press Review is about it.

I cannot be doing with the swooshes and graphics if you know what I mean.

Or Kay Burley (of course).

muppetman11 07-04-2011 16:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
VM should look at Universal HD , Nat Geo Wild , Eden HD and History HD.

mersey70 07-04-2011 16:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208291)
How dare you call a fellow Wiganer LOL :D
She supports Arsenal and is to serious journalism what Katie Price is to modesty.

muppetman11 07-04-2011 16:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208300)
She supports Arsenal and is to serious journalism what Katie Price is to modesty.
Cant really call her for football as I don't follow the Latics :D

alwaysabear 07-04-2011 16:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208298)
VM should look at Universal HD , Nat Geo Wild , Eden HD and History HD.
Not forgetting ESPN America Hd of course:D

muppetman11 07-04-2011 16:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35208302)
Not forgetting ESPN America Hd of course:D
Of course LOL :D

GODLY 07-04-2011 17:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208260)
I don't know, it's worth noting that VM have never said Sky News HD is joining their line up.

When Sky Arts HD launches they have delivered all the promised Sky HD channels following the sale of VMtv.
Not all.. Remember Good Food HD was mentioned on 13/07/09:

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...633&highlight=

mersey70 07-04-2011 17:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208301)
Cant really call her for football as I don't follow the Latics :D
I know, that was unfair of me.

I stand by the rest of my comments though!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by GODLY (Post 35208307)
Not all.. Remember Good Food HD now known as UKTV Food HD was mentioned on 13/07/09:

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...633&highlight=
It dosen't say anywhere it was launching though and it was unrelated to the VMtv sale.

I don't know why they even felt the need to mention that.

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 17:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208308)
I know, that was unfair of me.

I stand by the rest of my comments though!

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It dosen't say anywhere it was launching though and it was unrelated to the VMtv sale.

I don't know why they even felt the need to mention that.
I think talks broke down... it's probably why they never mention active talks in Press Releases anymore. :D

muppetman11 07-04-2011 17:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35208302)
Not forgetting ESPN America Hd of course:D
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208310)
I think talks broke down... it's probably why they never mention active talks in Press Releases anymore. :D
Eden HD is the better of the two anyway.

Perfect Choice 07-04-2011 17:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208298)
VM should look at Universal HD , Nat Geo Wild , Eden HD and History HD.
Agree, these should be the next priority targets for new HD channels and would be happy to see more SD new content channels as well, as HD (and preferred) is just a better way of seeing the same.

Media Boy UK 07-04-2011 17:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35208243)
Great stuff. I will hardly watch these stations, but I'm glad for those who do.

Now what I really want, is Sky News HD. When is that appearing? In another 12 months, perchance?
When Virgin sign the deal to sell their channels (Living and Bravo) to BSkyB - Sky Movies Classic HD, Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HD was not broadcasting.

They will not launch on Virgin unless BSkyB and Virgin sign an other deal.

mersey70 07-04-2011 17:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35208320)
When Virgin sign the deal to sell their channels (Living and Bravo) to BSkyB - Sky Movies Classic HD, Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HD was not broadcasting.

They will not launch on Virgin unless BSkyB and Virgin sign an other deal.
Sky News HD was wasn't it?

It offically launched on 6 May which was Election Night, I thought the deal to sell VMtv was announced in June.

Nevertheless they have never said it was joining the lineup.

Media Boy UK 07-04-2011 17:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208331)
Sky News HD was wasn't it?

It offically launched on 6 May which was Election Night, I thought the deal to sell VMtv was announced in June.

Nevertheless they have never said it was joining the lineup.
You maybe right!

mersey70 07-04-2011 17:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35208332)
You maybe right!
Mind you the negotiations must have took months to complete, we'll never know at what point they agreed to what HD channels VM would carry.

They have never mentioned it so perhaps the deal was agreed before it launched.

Who knows!

VirginMediaPhil 07-04-2011 17:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35208288)
You already get Sky News (as it is on Freeview)

Sky News HD is Sky only at present.

Personally don't see the point of it in HD
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208289)
Kay burley in HD... YUK! vile woman! :shocked:
You might not care, but I do. I much prefer Sky News and it is my "default" channel. Sunrise with Eamonn Holmes, Afternoon Live with Kay Burley, Boulton and Co, Murnaghan etc.

I want the HD channel as it includes graphics suited to HD as well as side bar that includes more information (a sort of factoids of TV) about the story currently being aired, or things like the weather, stock exchange, etc.

kgollop 07-04-2011 17:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208331)
Sky News HD was wasn't it?

It offically launched on 6 May which was Election Night, I thought the deal to sell VMtv was announced in June.

Nevertheless they have never said it was joining the lineup.
Yes it was broadcaseting when the deal was announced. It's a channel I'd like to see added. It's a channel I often stick on to catch up on the news, and I really don't like having to watch SD :D

carlwaring 07-04-2011 17:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Can I just say, for the record, that I would love CBS Action and Sony Entertainment Channel. Thanks.

howardmicks 07-04-2011 18:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
First congrats vm for 2 new hd channels,Finally something is being added rather than taken away.Got to say sky arts 1+2 are not channels for me but least its a start ( i hope )

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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35208349)
Can I just say, for the record, that I would love CBS Action and Sony Entertainment Channel. Thanks.
Cant believe we still aint got them,They are on freesat for flaming sake and soon going hd.Hopefully more announcements coming soon

OLDGOLD 07-04-2011 18:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208196)
It will be handy for Sky Arts HD in particular, they clearly don't skimp on bit rates although I don't know if that will be relevant to the feed VM will use anyway.

The PQ and audio can be nothing short of stunning which is why I sought these channels so much.

And plenty of content is native too.
I can relate to that! Just before Crimbo, when I had Sky I watched a Status Quo gig on one of the Sky Arts HD channels. The PQ and audio were awesome. Almost felt like you were actually there at times, especially from the sound point of view. I hope VM don't stitch us up by screwing up the transmissions of these channels to fit them onto their 'over-capacitated' network. :rolleyes:

mersey70 07-04-2011 18:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35208357)
First congrats vm for 2 new hd channels,Finally something is being added rather than taken away.Got to say sky arts 1+2 are not channels for me but least its a start ( i hope )

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Cant believe we still aint got them,They are on freesat for flaming sake and soon going hd.Hopefully more announcements coming soon
Sony launches tonight. It is an encrypted service although I don't know whether it is part of a subscription package or just scrambled for rights reasons.

Eitherway it isn't going to be available on Freesat at launch. All the CBS channels are though.

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 18:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLDGOLD (Post 35208362)
I can relate to that! Just before Crimbo, when I had Sky I watched a Status Quo gig on one of the Sky Arts HD channels. The PQ and audio were awesome. Almost felt like you were actually there at times, especially from the sound point of view. I hope VM don't stitch us up by screwing up the transmissions of these channels to fit them onto their 'over-capacitated' network. :rolleyes:
Eh? :confused:

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Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35208357)
First congrats vm for 2 new hd channels,Finally something is being added rather than taken away.Got to say sky arts 1+2 are not channels for me but least its a start ( i hope )

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Cant believe we still aint got them,They are on freesat for flaming sake and soon going hd.Hopefully more announcements coming soon
A channel being on Freeview or Freesat has no bearing on it's ability to be on VM Cable. :)

muppetman11 07-04-2011 18:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208368)
Sony launches tonight. It is an encrypted service although I don't know whether it is part of a subscription package or just scrambled for rights reasons.

Eitherway it isn't going to be available on Freesat at launch.
Yes channel 157 on Sky and I believe CBS Action HD and CBS Drama HD have been granted a license by OFCOM and should arrive on Satellite.

http://www.joinfreesat.co.uk/index.p...wo-hd-channels

NuclearWinter 07-04-2011 18:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Just want to say I'm delighted that Sky Arts 1/2 HD are coming.

Now I just need AlJazeera and NHK World as well and I won't be missing any of my favourite channels from Sky anymore!

virginruinedntl 07-04-2011 18:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
yeah, aljazeera, nhk world and russia today would be great, nhk world HD is launching on Freesat soon, would be nice to get it on virgin too.

muppetman11 07-04-2011 18:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by virginruinedntl (Post 35208380)
yeah, aljazeera, nhk world and russia today would be great, nhk world HD is launching on Freesat soon, would be nice to get it on virgin too.
Sky also http://www.mediamughals.com/News/1/1...nd_Freesat.htm

Arthurgray50@blu 07-04-2011 18:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
This is what l mean, two channels l don't even watch, and VM put them on as NEW channels.

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 18:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35208384)
This is what l mean, two channels l don't even watch, and VM put them on as NEW channels.
They are new to VM, we don't currently carry them :confused:

just because you don't watch them...others do.

devilincarnate 07-04-2011 18:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Looks like it the old "here we go again" as they have added new channels and now it i did not get the channels that i wanted. So now i will have a rant?

VirginMediaPhil 07-04-2011 18:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208385)
They are new to VM, we don't currently carry them :confused:

just because you don't watch them...others do.
Exactly. Just because VM staff members don't watch Sky News HD, doesn't mean others don't either.

Henkesghost 07-04-2011 18:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Well done Virgin

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 18:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35208389)
Exactly. Just because VM staff members don't watch Sky News HD, doesn't mean others don't either.
We don't carry Sky News HD, so can't watch it :p:

Peter_ 07-04-2011 18:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35208389)
Exactly. Just because VM staff members don't watch Sky News HD, doesn't mean others don't either.
Oddly enough as Virginmedia does not carry SKY News HD somehow I do think we could watch it even if we wanted.:rolleyes:

What is the point of a HD news channel when the money could be spent elsewhere both by SKY and Virginmedia, or do you really want to see the lurid details in HD, news is news regardless of format or channel.

muppetman11 07-04-2011 18:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35208395)
Oddly enough as Virginmedia does not carry SKY News HD somehow I do think we could watch it even if we wanted.:rolleyes:

What is the point of a HD news channel when the money could be spent elsewhere both by SKY and Virginmedia, or do you really want to see the lurid details in HD, news is news regardless of format or channel.
Sky do it with a goal to having all there channels in HD .

devilincarnate 07-04-2011 18:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208398)
Sky do it with a goal to having all there channels in HD .
Yes they have, So they are able to say we have done it and also got the money to do it ( HA HA TO ALL OUR COMPETITORS ):erm:

muppetman11 07-04-2011 19:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35208400)
Yes they have, So they are able to say we have done it and also got the money to do it ( HA HA TO ALL OUR COMPETITORS ):erm:
Why wouldn't you want your entire channel portfolio in HD ?

Peter_ 07-04-2011 19:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208398)
Sky do it with a goal to having all there channels in HD .
News is still pointless in HD which is the point that I am making which has nothing to do with other potential channels as I do not look on news as entertainment and nor do I feel the need for me to see it any clearer in HD, news is news however you dress it up.:confused:

devilincarnate 07-04-2011 19:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208404)
Why wouldn't you want your entire channel portfolio in HD ?
How many other companies can you name?

muppetman11 07-04-2011 19:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35208405)
News is still pointless in HD which is the point that I am making which has nothing to do with other potential channels as I do not look on news as entertainment and nor do I feel the need for me to see it any clearer in HD, news is news however you dress it up.:confused:
I agree it shouldn't be a major consideration for VM to purchase this channel , however I wouldn't say pointless after all eventually the majority of channels will be HD.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35208406)
How many other companies can you name?
Most US companies are moving channels over to HD , a question you have Sky One HD would you record something on sky 1 SD ?

Doz007 07-04-2011 19:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35208405)
News is still pointless in HD which is the point that I am making which has nothing to do with other potential channels as I do not look on news as entertainment and nor do I feel the need for me to see it any clearer in HD, news is news however you dress it up.:confused:
I'm not sure I understand where you're coming from. Being in HD only adds more clarity to the picture & doesn't change the actual content of the program. You'll get the same benefit from a HD news channel as you would from a Movie, Sports or Nature channel. Namely the same content but with more detail. :)

muppetman11 07-04-2011 19:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35208413)
I'm not sure I understand where you're coming from. Being in HD only adds more clarity to the picture & doesn't change the actual content of the program. You'll get the same benefit from a HD news channel as you would from a Movie, Sports or Nature channel. Namely the same content but with more detail. :)
At last someone talking sense. I'm saying it shouldn't be the top of VM shopping list , however I can see why Sky are taking all their channels HD.

VirginMediaPhil 07-04-2011 19:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35208405)
News is still pointless in HD which is the point that I am making which has nothing to do with other potential channels as I do not look on news as entertainment and nor do I feel the need for me to see it any clearer in HD, news is news however you dress it up.:confused:
Sky News HD features the news sidebar which allows you to read into more detail on the story that cannot be used with SD broadcasts. Sky Sports News use it to great effect.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208394)
We don't carry Sky News HD, so can't watch it
You don't carry Sky Arts currently either.

mersey70 07-04-2011 19:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35208405)
News is still pointless in HD which is the point that I am making which has nothing to do with other potential channels as I do not look on news as entertainment and nor do I feel the need for me to see it any clearer in HD, news is news however you dress it up.:confused:
I sort of understand people who hold those views.

Personally I wonder why many shows are made and broadcast in HD. BBC HD is currently showing Eggheads, that seems totally pointless to me. 11 people sitting behind tables answering or asking questions. In HD.

Sky clearly feel News in HD is an important part of their overall offer, probably because no one else in the UK currently offers it.

It isn't vital for me though.

Peter_ 07-04-2011 19:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35208413)
I'm not sure I understand where you're coming from. Being in HD only adds more clarity to the picture & doesn't change the actual content of the program. You'll get the same benefit from a HD news channel as you would from a Movie, Sports or Nature channel. Namely the same content but with more detail. :)
News is News as far I am concerned, not that I watch SKY News or even the BBC News channel that often but I still feel the HD content could be better employed elsewhere.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35208415)
Sky News HD features the news sidebar which allows you to read into more detail on the story that cannot be used with SD broadcasts. Sky Sports News use it to great effect.
See above it is still news, think of it along the lines of "You can put lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig"

muppetman11 07-04-2011 19:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35208420)
I sort of understand people who hold those views.

Personally I wonder why many shows are made and broadcast in HD. BBC HD is currently showing Eggheads, that seems totally pointless to me. 11 people sitting behind tables answering or asking questions. In HD.

Sky clearly feel News in HD is an important part of their overall offer, probably because no one else in the UK currently offers it.

It isn't vital for me though.
And it probably isn't for many others , however I can see why Sky would want there channel range all HD.

Doz007 07-04-2011 19:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35208421)
"You can put lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig"
:D

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 19:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35208415)
Sky News HD features the news sidebar which allows you to read into more detail on the story that cannot be used with SD broadcasts. Sky Sports News use it to great effect.

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You don't carry Sky Arts currently either.
Yes we do :)

devilincarnate 07-04-2011 19:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35208409)

Most US companies are moving channels over to HD , a question you have Sky One HD would you record something on sky 1 SD ?
The answer to your questions is NO as I do not watch the channel!

Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35208415)

You don't carry Sky Arts currently either.
VM do carry these channels on 284 and 285?

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 19:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35208421)
News is News as far I am concerned, not that I watch SKY News or even the BBC News channel that often but I still feel the HD content could be better employed elsewhere.

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See above it is still news, think of it along the lines of "You can put lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig"
PMSL :D

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carlwaring 07-04-2011 19:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLDGOLD (Post 35208362)
I hope VM don't stitch us up by screwing up the transmissions of these channels to fit them onto their 'over-capacitated' network. :rolleyes:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208369)
Eh? :confused:
I can only assume that OG thinks that VM's Broadband and TV services are linked in some way and therefore, because there are some capcity issues in some areas on Broadband, the same must apply to the TV side of things too. The un-informed can easily jump to completely wrong conclusions :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35208386)
Looks like it the old "here we go again" as they have added new channels and now it i did not get the channels that i wanted. So now i will have a rant?
It should also be noted, specifically by those who say that subs prices should be reduced when channels are removed, that the price has not increased* when these new channels are added.

(* above the standard increase announced some time ago.)

Digital Fanatic 07-04-2011 19:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35208436)
I can only assume that OG thinks that VM's Broadband and TV services are linked in some way and therefore, because there are some capcity issues in some areas on Broadband, the same must apply to the TV side of things too.

The un-informed can easily jump to completely wrong conclusions :)
indeed, it seems so. We don't have any capacity issues with TV at all.

Peter_ 07-04-2011 19:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35208435)
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