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passingbat 07-11-2013 00:54
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35641603)
Do you honestly think Sky are targeting VM customers ? I certainly don't , the product is geared up for those with Freeview who don't want 12-18 month contracts. Sky Atlantic isn't the only content available on Now TV , with options for movies , entertainment , the ability to purchase a cheap streaming device for under a tenner with catchup facilities and Sky Store soon to be added the all round package is a decent proposition for those wanting to dip their toes into pay tv it's never going to satisfy your premium pay tv subscribers nor is it meant to.

Exactly.

OLD BOY 07-11-2013 13:21
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Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35641594)
I also think it's overrated I was with sky for 3 years before I moved back to vm in June , never watched Atlantic at all.
I would be the first to admit that there are not many programmes on SA that I would watch. However, over time there are some good American dramas on there, and I am angry that I don't have access to them.

The only programme we are watching on Sky 1 at the moment is 'Revolution'. Nothing else on Sky 1 or 2 that appeals to me at the moment. Similarly, Sky Atlantic will only have the odd programme in any week that I would be interested in.

martin201002 07-11-2013 14:25
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35641734)
I would be the first to admit that there are not many programmes on SA that I would watch. However, over time there are some good American dramas on there, and I am angry that I don't have access to them.

The only programme we are watching on Sky 1 at the moment is 'Revolution'. Nothing else on Sky 1 or 2 that appeals to me at the moment. Similarly, Sky Atlantic will only have the odd programme in any week that I would be interested in.
Yeah I'm loving revolution at the moment and your correct that it's the only thing worth watching on sky 1, I quite fancy the look of newsroom to be honest.

nicko 07-11-2013 16:25
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35641603)
Do you honestly think Sky are targeting VM customers ? I certainly don't , the product is geared up for those with Freeview who don't want 12-18 month contracts. Sky Atlantic isn't the only content available on Now TV , with options for movies , entertainment , the ability to purchase a cheap streaming device for under a tenner with catchup facilities and Sky Store soon to be added the all round package is a decent proposition for those wanting to dip their toes into pay tv it's never going to satisfy your premium pay tv subscribers nor is it meant to.

It's targeting people who may want some pay tv ie TopTv customers on Freeview.
It's also a good way to put something extra on your secondary tv's at minimal cost.

the_pidgeon 07-11-2013 19:00
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Its the future of TV. When they standardize smart TVs to all have the same operating system for apps, then all premium TV will be delivered via broadband on TV apps..

So Sky are just preparing for the day set set top boxes will be obsolete.

cityfan247 07-11-2013 22:26
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Originally Posted by the_pidgeon (Post 35641891)
Its the future of TV. When they standardize smart TVs to all have the same operating system for apps, then all premium TV will be delivered via broadband on TV apps..

So Sky are just preparing for the day set set top boxes will be obsolete.
thats sounds like it will be more expensive (for customers) to me.

Now tv is a clever bit of business by Sky- i am sure it will attract some subscribers.Gives people choice i suppose.

I have had the Now Tv app on my Roku for some time- i have not subscribed to it and i am not intending to. Niall did a useful report on his blog- seems not all shows on SA are available. Add to that the lack of content on its On Demand box sets- thats a big disappointment. Whats the point of joining series 3 of Game of Thrones for example if you dont have access to the previous series on demand ?

its a no from me

muppetman11 07-11-2013 23:13
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35641734)
I would be the first to admit that there are not many programmes on SA that I would watch. However, over time there are some good American dramas on there, and I am angry that I don't have access to them.

The only programme we are watching on Sky 1 at the moment is 'Revolution'. Nothing else on Sky 1 or 2 that appeals to me at the moment. Similarly, Sky Atlantic will only have the odd programme in any week that I would be interested in.
True Detective (HBO) starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey is coming to Atlantic in early 2014 , certainly worth a look especially if your Autumn prediction comes true.

Mr K 07-11-2013 23:41
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Does it have topless darts on ??

dodgem22 08-11-2013 09:55
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I will if SA doesnt arrive soon but for the movies Now tv is a bargain as Sky movies cheaper on Now than on Sky itself or virgin

OLD BOY 08-11-2013 13:35
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35641971)
True Detective (HBO) starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey is coming to Atlantic in early 2014 , certainly worth a look especially if your Autumn prediction comes true.
I'm sure that VM would not agree to carry Sky Bravo without it!

linwelin 10-11-2013 15:33
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5 quid for a single channel, no thanks, i have the NOWTV box myself, but i just use it for Plex, I was going to use it for the sky sports until i seen that price was per day, it's a rip off.

Doug P 11-11-2013 11:40
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35641984)
Does it have topless darts on ??
topless darts wouldn't fly.... ;)

ocav 11-11-2013 14:08
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Who votes on sending this poll to Sky? It will kind of prove how little the channel is worth!

passingbat 11-11-2013 17:35
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Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35643556)
Who votes on sending this poll to Sky? It will kind of prove how little the channel is worth!
Now TV is not aimed at VM users. I'm sure they already anticipated what the results of this poll would be.

ocav 11-11-2013 17:54
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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35643710)
Now TV is not aimed at VM users. I'm sure they already anticipated what the results of this poll would be.
No but its a good place to target? A group of people who want access to the content on the channel.

I think it also proves people are not likely to leave VM to get Sky Atlantic.


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