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RichardCoulter 20-03-2011 17:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35196076)
No list update this week.

No list update this week as I only know one bit of news this week - BBC to keep BBC Asian Network on air.

I hope to have an list update posts back next Sunday.

http://virgintvmediaboy.blogspot.com...air-after.html

NOTE: UK summer time starts at 2am on Saturday Night.
Unfortunately, the BBC Asian Network is staying, albeit with a 50% funding cut.

I was hoping it would go and the money saved could be used elsewhere. It serves the Asian community very badly and I think if the BBC is to create channels for minority/disadvantaged groups, it should do it for them all or not at all. eg where is the disabled or gay channel and Womens Hour isn't even on for an hour lol.

The clocks go forward don't they??

Big-Ted 20-03-2011 18:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35196321)
Unfortunately, the BBC Asian Network is staying, albeit with a 50% funding cut.

I was hoping it would go and the money saved could be used elsewhere. It serves the Asian community very badly and I think if the BBC is to create channels for minority/disadvantaged groups, it should do it for them all or not at all. eg where is the disabled or gay channel and Womens Hour isn't even on for an hour lol.

The clocks go forward don't they??


Only in an Einsteinian Universe :)





Unless you mean BST nect Sunday at 01:00 :p:

Johnlouis 20-03-2011 18:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
[QUOTE=Media Boy;35196233]Ginx TV will not launch in March.

Ginx TV Blogs has posted that Ginx TV will not launch on Virgin Media in March after all.

Let's hope Sky haven't been throwing money at them to make it another Sky exclusive

Digital Fanatic 20-03-2011 18:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnlouis (Post 35196345)

Ginx TV Blogs has posted that Ginx TV will not launch on Virgin Media in March after all.

Let's hope Sky haven't been throwing money at them to make it another Sky exclusive
see post #2200 :)

Arthurgray50@blu 20-03-2011 18:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
I heard a strong rumour that Premier Sports was starting in April on VM, IS this true

chunkymonkey 20-03-2011 19:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Please tell me i'm not the only one who is fed up of all TiVo related news and nothing about new channels. Very annoying, some new HD channels would be appreciated!

The Yank 20-03-2011 19:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35195258)
Yep I have a 42 " plasma and the difference was very noticeable from my old 32"tv.
yes - my daughter has a 42" plasma and I notice a big difference from my 37" LCD set.

muppetman11 20-03-2011 19:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
[QUOTE=Johnlouis;35196345]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35196233)
Ginx TV will not launch in March.

Ginx TV Blogs has posted that Ginx TV will not launch on Virgin Media in March after all.

Let's hope Sky haven't been throwing money at them to make it another Sky exclusive
In the same way VM did for Film4 HD .

Hugh 20-03-2011 19:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
How much did VM pay for the exclusivity deal for Film4HD and E4HD?

muppetman11 20-03-2011 19:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35196388)
How much did VM pay for the exclusivity deal for Film4HD and E4HD?
Not sure mate the CEO would know that. E4 HD isn't exclusive.

alwaysabear 20-03-2011 19:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35196364)
Please tell me i'm not the only one who is fed up of all TiVo related news and nothing about new channels. Very annoying, some new HD channels would be appreciated!
Well its two weeks to the start of the new financial year, we can only hope that we get some new HD channels announced around that time , just like last year.

muppetman11 20-03-2011 19:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35196409)
Well its two weeks to the start of the new financial year, we can only hope that we get some new HD channels announced around that time , just like last year.
Don't worry more will arrive, VM know HD is where the growth is.

Pster72 20-03-2011 20:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
What about people who dont have a HD box dont forget about us more sd channels and on demand stuff thats what we want thanks

muppetman11 20-03-2011 20:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pster72 (Post 35196444)
What about people who dont have a HD box dont forget about us more sd channels and on demand stuff thats what we want thanks
Because HD is a massive growth market for VM.

passingbat 20-03-2011 21:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35196450)
Because HD is a massive growth market for VM.
I do wonder wheather the take up of the V+ box, which I believe was initilly a low percentage, is because of PVR functionality or HD?

I want HD, but I know a lot of people who couldn't care less about HD.

Then there are those people, who think because they have n HD TV, they aready have HD; there's a lot of those around! :)

Joedm45 20-03-2011 22:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35196459)
I do wonder wheather the take up of the V+ box, which I believe was initilly a low percentage, is because of PVR functionality or HD?
I got my V+ a couple of years ago for PVR functionality especially as there was only a part time BBC HD channel back then. I personally think it is a PVR first and a HD receiver second. As much as I like HD, the PVR function is more important to me.

For what it's worth, I think VM have called it a HD activation charge to stop people ringing up complaining that Mr. X next door pays the same monthly XLTV fee as me but gets more channels so I want a price reduction

dgcarter 20-03-2011 22:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35196356)
I heard a strong rumour that Premier Sports was starting in April on VM, IS this true
Probably not unless you heard the strong rumour in a VM press release.

passingbat 20-03-2011 22:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35196491)
I got my V+ a couple of years ago for PVR functionality especially as there was only a part time BBC HD channel back then. I personally think it is a PVR first and a HD receiver second. As much as I like HD, the PVR function is more important to me.
Same for me.

donkbong 20-03-2011 23:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Hello guys and gals, now i understand formula 1 will be showing in HD, but only qualifying , not the race any idea why is that?

SnoopZ 20-03-2011 23:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by donkbong (Post 35196534)
Hello guys and gals, now i understand formula 1 will be showing in HD, but only qualifying , not the race any idea why is that?
Where did you get that info from as the race is in HD too?

joff81 20-03-2011 23:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by donkbong (Post 35196534)
Hello guys and gals, now i understand formula 1 will be showing in HD, but only qualifying , not the race any idea why is that?
it may well just be a HD flagging mistake. it makes no sense to show qualifying in HD and not the race, anyway VM have nearly a week to correct it if it is a mistake. in the mean time email the BBC to find if you are really wanting to know.

donkbong 20-03-2011 23:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35196539)
Where did you get that info from as the race is in HD too?
I check it on my sky hd 7 days schedule planner, i set up recording for quailfying which will be on HD, but the race won't be available in HD i can't understand. :confused:

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Quote:
Originally Posted by joff81 (Post 35196542)
it may well just be a HD flagging mistake. it makes no sense to show qualifying in HD and not the race, anyway VM have nearly a week to correct it if it is a mistake. in the mean time email the BBC to find if you are really wanting to know.
But they will show the race on HD highlight on BBC HD, which don't make sense at all. :confused:

joff81 20-03-2011 23:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by donkbong (Post 35196544)
I check it on my sky hd 7 days schedule planner, i set up recording for quailfying which will be on HD, but the race won't be available in HD i can't understand. :confused:

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But they will show the race on HD highlight on BBC HD, which don't make sense at all. :confused:
it makes sense if its a HD flagging mistake as it means that VM have forgot to flag the race as a HD broadcast it does happen from time to time especially on Eurosport HD.

im pretty sure if the Qualifying and highlights are in HD the race will also be in HD especially as the feed the BBC have from the FOM is HD now.

donkbong 20-03-2011 23:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joff81 (Post 35196552)
it makes sense if its a HD flagging mistake as it means that VM have forgot to flag the race as a HD broadcast it does happen from time to time especially on Eurosport HD.

im pretty sure if the Qualifying and highlights are in HD the race will also be in HD especially as the feed the BBC have from the FOM is HD now.
Thank mate for clearing this up, i really appreciate it. ;)

Johnlouis 21-03-2011 05:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Unfortunately we won't be able to launch our UK channel this month, but as you can see we are ready to go with our programmes, we're just finding the best home for the UK channel. We'll keep you up to date with all of the latest channel news right here, so you'll be the first to know whenever we have something to announce

So what do they mean by "best home" then? They can't be deciding which channel to put the progs on because it IS a channel, so it sounds to me they are looking at which provider to put it on.

mersey70 21-03-2011 08:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joff81 (Post 35196552)
it makes sense if its a HD flagging mistake as it means that VM have forgot to flag the race as a HD broadcast it does happen from time to time especially on Eurosport HD.

im pretty sure if the Qualifying and highlights are in HD the race will also be in HD especially as the feed the BBC have from the FOM is HD now.
Hopefully it is just a flagging mistake.

The Sky EPG didn't flag the Cheltenham Festival as native on C4 HD but it certainly was, even the morning line shows were too. The BBC F1 Trailers also say HD on them.

We'll see.

Media Boy UK 21-03-2011 12:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Channels testing on Virgin Media - UPDATE.

An Virgin Tester has told me today that the Sky 1 hd test feed has stopped, But Virgin have started two tests for the Sky Sports Red Button.

Harryn9000 21-03-2011 13:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
F1 is Broadcasting in HD:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/9359509.stm

Pair of Ducks 21-03-2011 13:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnlouis (Post 35196572)
Quote:
Unfortunately we won't be able to launch our UK channel this month, but as you can see we are ready to go with our programmes, we're just finding the best home for the UK channel. We'll keep you up to date with all of the latest channel news right here, so you'll be the first to know whenever we have something to announce

So what do they mean by "best home" then? They can't be deciding which channel to put the progs on because it IS a channel, so it sounds to me they are looking at which provider to put it on.
What channel? I'm guessing either Ginx or Adult Swim.

winkle 21-03-2011 14:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
how do I find out what channels are testing?

brooza 21-03-2011 14:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnlouis (Post 35196572)
So what do they mean by "best home" then? They can't be deciding which channel to put the progs on because it IS a channel, so it sounds to me they are looking at which provider to put it on.
Possibly means that they're wanting to launch on a load of platforms at once and negotiations with one of them are going slower than planned

dazed&confused 21-03-2011 14:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35196722)
Channels testing on Virgin Media - UPDATE.

An Virgin Tester has told me today that the Sky 1 hd test feed has stopped, But Virgin have started two tests for the Sky Sports Red Button.
YEAH
:D

Thanks MB

richard1960 21-03-2011 15:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35196722)
Channels testing on Virgin Media - UPDATE.

An Virgin Tester has told me today that the Sky 1 hd test feed has stopped, But Virgin have started two tests for the Sky Sports Red Button.
Excellent news Media Boy thanks for the update.yes.:cleader::cleader::)

Gavin-D 21-03-2011 15:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35196742)
We've know that for a while now.

@Media Boy excellent news hopefully it'll be launched in time for the end of the current Premier League season.

Harryn9000 21-03-2011 16:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
checked VM TV Guide for saturday and it on Channel 108 BBC ONE HD from 13.00

Media Boy UK 21-03-2011 16:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35196812)
Excellent news Media Boy thanks for the update.yes.:cleader::cleader::)
The latest I have is that Virgin Media hope to launch the Sky Sports Red Button on Virgin Media sometime in the week starting April 18th.

carmad 21-03-2011 16:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Qualifying Live from 5.00am Saturday BBC 0NE HD
Racing Live from 6.00am Sunday BBC ONE HD

Media Boy UK 21-03-2011 16:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35196825)
We've know that for a while now.

@Media Boy excellent news hopefully it'll be launched in time for the end of the current Premier League season.
The Red Button may not have the Football Games until next Season.

The following is on the Virgin Media web site:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgin Media (Post 35196848)
We’re giving you more control with Sky Sports red button.

Soon it will be even easier to catch your team on telly, thanks to the Sky Sports red button.

If they’re not showing on the main channel, all you need to do is press the red button on your remote control, and Bob’s your uncle, you can scroll through all the games and select your side. It’ll work for all 2011-2012 Barclays Premier League matches, plus any UEFA Champions League match, ATP tennis, US Open, Heineken Cup and more. Plus, your clever red button unlocks loads of news and stats, too. And an extra bonus, from late spring you can use it to track down smaller sports events, games or highlights, too. Just keep an eye out for the red button appearing on your Sky Sports premium channels. Nice one!
http://www.virginmediapeople.com/pri...fault.aspx#top

denphone 21-03-2011 17:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35196845)
The latest I have is that Virgin Media hope to launch the Sky Sports Red Button on Virgin Media sometime in the week starting April 18th.
Is that this year or next year Media Boy.

Digital Fanatic 21-03-2011 17:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35196870)
Is that this year or next year Media Boy.

what do you think?

devilincarnate 21-03-2011 17:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35196888)
what do you think?
I have no idea:erm:

Digital Fanatic 21-03-2011 17:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35196891)
I have no idea:erm:
ha ha :D

Harryn9000 21-03-2011 18:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
August/September this year.

denphone 21-03-2011 18:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35196916)
August/September this year.
I will look into my crystal ball and see what that tells me.

Digital Fanatic 21-03-2011 18:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35196919)
I will look into my crystal ball and see what that tells me.
ha ha

Media Boy UK 21-03-2011 19:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35196870)
Is that this year or next year Media Boy.
On the info I saw Virgin Media hope to launch the Sky Sports Red Button on Virgin Media sometime in the week starting April 18th 2011.

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The BBC to broadcast the 157th Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge this weekend in high definition.

On Saturday, the Boat Race coverage will start at 3.45pm on BBC One and BBC One HD. BBC Radio 5 Live will also air live commentary of the race, which kicks off at 5pm.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...ace-in-hd.html

Gavin-D 21-03-2011 21:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35196992)
On the info I saw Virgin Media hope to launch the Sky Sports Red Button on Virgin Media sometime in the week starting April 18th 2011.

---------- Post added at 19:51 ---------- Previous post was at 19:49 ----------

The BBC to broadcast the 157th Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge this weekend in high definition.

On Saturday, the Boat Race coverage will start at 3.45pm on BBC One and BBC One HD. BBC Radio 5 Live will also air live commentary of the race, which kicks off at 5pm.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...ace-in-hd.html
Thank god Jonathan Legard is on 5 live and not BBC1, thanks for the info MB

richard1960 21-03-2011 22:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35196845)
The latest I have is that Virgin Media hope to launch the Sky Sports Red Button on Virgin Media sometime in the week starting April 18th.
Thanks MB for that info very pleased to hear its now testing as well.:)

Media Boy UK 22-03-2011 11:16
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TV Choice launches for all L TV Pack customers

From Friday 1 April, all Virgin Media L Pack TV customers will have access to over 700hrs of on demand content at the touch of button through a new TV Choice package especially for them.

Here are some of the channels that will be available:

MTV
Comedy Central
4OD
BBC
Cartoon Network
Nickelodeon
Boomerang
Pop

Chad 22-03-2011 11:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35197319)
TV Choice launches for all L TV Pack customers

From Friday 1 April, all Virgin Media L Pack TV customers will have access to over 700hrs of on demand content at the touch of button through a new TV Choice package especially for them.

Here are some of the channels that will be available:

MTV
Comedy Central
4OD
BBC
Cartoon Network
Nickelodeon
Boomerang
Pop
Mmmmm.... Is this a precursor to SKY catch-up / on demand finally arriving on the XL package?

I remember people hinting that a 2 tier on demand service was in the works with the new XL on demand / catch-up offering SKY content.

OLD BOY 22-03-2011 11:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35197326)
Mmmmm.... Is this a precursor to SKY catch-up / on demand finally arriving on the XL package?

I remember people hinting that a 2 tier on demand service was in the works with the new XL on demand / catch-up offering SKY content.
I hope you're right, Chad. And let's hope that the Sky catchup has some decent material on it and is not full of reality programmes.

Doug P 22-03-2011 11:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35196870)
Is that this year or next year Media Boy.
April 18th doesn't start a week next year!

dazed&confused 22-03-2011 15:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35197335)
April 18th doesn't start a week next year!
Love It :D

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 15:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35197335)
April 18th doesn't start a week next year!
It may in his universe:p::D:D:D

denphone 22-03-2011 15:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35197335)
April 18th doesn't start a week next year!
I was only joking.

howardmicks 22-03-2011 17:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Hearing rumours of Sky atlantic sd/hd coming to vm next month? Anyone else heard anything?

muppetman11 22-03-2011 17:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35197590)
Hearing rumours of Sky atlantic sd/hd coming to vm next month? Anyone else heard anything?
I would be shocked but never say never.

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 17:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35197590)
Hearing rumours of Sky atlantic sd/hd coming to vm next month? Anyone else heard anything?
Have you been reading WWW.VMHD.BLOGSPOT.COM ?:D:D

muppetman11 22-03-2011 17:19
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/medi...ry?INTCMP=SRCH

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 17:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197600)
:confused:

Chad 22-03-2011 17:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35197590)
Hearing rumours of Sky atlantic sd/hd coming to vm next month? Anyone else heard anything?
All I've heard is that CBeebies and ITV3 are still pulling in more viewing figures than SKY Atlantic each week :p:

Seriously though many of the programmes I may have watched are now 6 or 7 episodes deep. The channel coming at this stage is no good to me unless Virgin offer the missing episodes on catch up.

There's a few rumours flying about for ages that new arrivals are to be expected in April. Maybe the Red Button facility, SKY on demand, SKY catch up, SKY Arts HD and SKY Atlantic will all launch on Virgin around Easter time.

muppetman11 22-03-2011 17:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197602)
:confused:
Read the article about Virgin Media and Sky Atlantic :D

passingbat 22-03-2011 17:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35197590)
Hearing rumours of Sky atlantic sd/hd coming to vm next month??
Where from?

howardmicks 22-03-2011 17:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197594)
Have you been reading WWW.VMHD.BLOGSPOT.COM ?:D:D
Seen it on there,But a friend of mine knows someone who works for sky and he said vm were getting it in april.I also contacted ceo office and got a reply from a cindy rose saying they were still trying to obtain that amongst others?
The chap from sky said vm were only going to get it once it goes in the variety pack,currently is free to all.Goes chargable in april ?

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 17:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35197604)
All I've heard is that CBeebies and ITV3 are still pulling in more viewing figures than SKY Atlantic each week :p:

Seriously though many of the programmes I may have watched are now 6 or 7 episodes deep. The channel coming at this stage is no good to me unless Virgin offer the missing episodes on catch up.

There's a few rumours flying about for ages that new arrivals are to be expected in April. Maybe the Red Button facility, SKY on demand, SKY catch up, SKY Arts HD and SKY Atlantic will all launch on Virgin around Easter time.
Do you have to remind me about CBeebies as as me and my partner have got a new baby due in 2 months and have had 4 years since watching it:D:D

Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197607)
Read the article about Virgin Media and Sky Atlantic :D
I did but I still stand by why I asked that question;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35197612)
Seen it on there,But a friend of mine knows someone who works for sky and he said vm were getting it in april.I also contacted ceo office and got a reply from a cindy rose saying they were still trying to obtain that amongst others?
The chap from sky said vm were only going to get it once it goes in the variety pack,currently is free to all.Goes chargable in april ?
It is free till SEPT and then it becomes part of the Variety pack.

Media Boy UK 22-03-2011 17:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35197590)
Hearing rumours of Sky atlantic sd/hd coming to vm next month? Anyone else heard anything?
I have ask my insiders about this but none of them can confrim this rumour.

howardmicks 22-03-2011 17:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197615)
Do you have to remind me about CBeebies as as me and my partner have got a new baby due in 2 months and have had 4 years since watching it:D:D



I did but I still stand by why I asked that question;)

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It is free till SEPT and then it becomes part of the Variety pack.
Oh that`s another rumour im gonna forget for a while then lol

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35197632)
I have ask my insiders about this but none of them can confrim this rumour.
Cheers mb.Only believe it when i see it with one me thinks ;)

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 17:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35197633)
Oh that`s another rumour im gonna forget for a while then lol
If you are ona about the top part that is coming soon:D:D

muppetman11 22-03-2011 17:55
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Not that great anyway IMHO

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 18:00
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197637)
Not that great anyway IMHO
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muppetman11 22-03-2011 18:01
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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197640)
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Eh :confused:

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 18:03
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197645)
Eh :confused:
You did not specify who you were commenting too so as mine was the last post before yours that is why i posted what i posted.

muppetman11 22-03-2011 18:05
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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197650)
You did not specify who you were commenting too so as mine was the last post before yours that is why i posted what i posted.
Apologies I meant Sky Atlantic isnt that great in my opinion :D

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 18:07
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197652)
Apologies I meant Sky Atlantic isnt that great in my opinion :D
You may need to make it clear in regards to what you are posting as with some people may take offence:erm:

Yes and also for those customers that have not seen SKY ATLANTIC that is your opinion?

mersey70 22-03-2011 18:29
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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197654)
You may need to make it clear in regards to what you are posting as with some people may take offence:erm:

Yes and also for those customers that have not seen SKY ATLANTIC that is your opinion?
I have seen Sky Atlantic but it isn't my cup of tea, however it has a nice DOG, you can barely see it ;)

muppetman11 22-03-2011 18:32
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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197654)
You may need to make it clear in regards to what you are posting as with some people may take offence:erm:

Yes and also for those customers that have not seen SKY ATLANTIC that is your opinion?
If you read properly that's why I stated in my opinion.

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 18:35
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197676)
If you read properly that's why I stated in my opinion.
Yes and that is why I stated " THAT IS YOUR OPINION "

muppetman11 22-03-2011 18:51
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35197632)
I have ask my insiders about this but none of them can confrim this rumour.
I would be shocked if it arrives so early after launch, but anythings possible.

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 18:52
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I have to say that the ignore list is a wonderful thing!

muppetman11 22-03-2011 18:56
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Agreed on that.

Andrewcrawford23 22-03-2011 21:21
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OK been recovering a bit so now had chance to speak with my sources

Ok.... virgin are planning on more HD channels and will probally catch up with sky for a while.... no i dnt know the names but i rough idea but i aint going to speculate

Ok... the other news inst to do with virign, it to do with sky, sky are mostly likely have about 75ish HD channels probably less by end of the year beginning of 2012

the reason for this is due to satellite capacity now coming less but this is going to change when within the next 3 or 4 years we will be getting new satellites launched for the UK and the capacity will allow for a vast amount of HD channels to launch probably including regional BBC HD

mersey70 22-03-2011 21:48
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Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35197811)
OK been recovering a bit so now had chance to speak with my sources

Ok.... virgin are planning on more HD channels and will probally catch up with sky for a while.... no i dnt know the names but i rough idea but i aint going to speculate

Ok... the other news inst to do with virign, it to do with sky, sky are mostly likely have about 75ish HD channels probably less by end of the year beginning of 2012

the reason for this is due to satellite capacity now coming less but this is going to change when within the next 3 or 4 years we will be getting new satellites launched for the UK and the capacity will allow for a vast amount of HD channels to launch probably including regional BBC HD
Astra 1N launches Q2 of this year and will temporarily be located at the Sky/Freesat orbital slot until a permanent satellite replaces it . Astra 1N will replace some existing capacity but will also provide significant additional transponders including more UK spotbeams which will benefit both Freesat and Sky.

Andrewcrawford23 22-03-2011 21:59
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35197837)
Astra 1N launches Q2 of this year and will temporarily be located at the Sky/Freesat orbital slot until a permanent satellite replaces it . Astra 1N will replace some existing capacity but will also provide significant additional transponders including more UK spotbeams which will benefit both Freesat and Sky.
Yip but when it launches channels ownt be on it straight awayh there will be few months of testing hecne why i said late 2011 early 2012 for the new capacity

mersey70 22-03-2011 22:02
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Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35197850)
Yip but when it launches channels ownt be on it straight awayh there will be few months of testing hecne why i said late 2011 early 2012 for the new capacity
If all goes well and to schedule it will be online before 2012, probably autumn time.

Sky has plenty of existing capacity it could use to launch new encrypted channels, it is targetted UK spotbeams that allow certain content to be broadcast FTA that are threadbare at the moment.

muppetman11 22-03-2011 22:15
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I thought CBS Action HD and CBS Drama HD were set to launch on Sky when they commence.

mersey70 22-03-2011 22:23
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197863)
I thought CBS Action HD and CBS Drama HD were set to launch on Sky when they commence.
CBS have been given licences by OFCOM for their HD channels.

However CBS don't appear to require UK spotbeams to broadcast FTA as they don't use them now. It's only the likes of the Networks that need those UK beams to broadcast FTA due to their content. The increased capacity would allow other FTA channels with more expensive content to launch though.

muppetman11 22-03-2011 22:28
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35197870)
CBS have been given licences by OFCOM for their HD channels.

However CBS don't appear to require UK spotbeams to broadcast FTA as they don't use them now. It's only the likes of the Networks that need those UK beams to broadcast FTA due to their content. The increased capacity would allow other FTA channels with more expensive content to launch though.
Right thanks for that , I've got to admit I'm not really well up on satellite.

howardmicks 22-03-2011 22:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35197811)
OK been recovering a bit so now had chance to speak with my sources

Ok.... virgin are planning on more HD channels and will probally catch up with sky for a while.... no i dnt know the names but i rough idea but i aint going to speculate

Ok... the other news inst to do with virign, it to do with sky, sky are mostly likely have about 75ish HD channels probably less by end of the year beginning of 2012

the reason for this is due to satellite capacity now coming less but this is going to change when within the next 3 or 4 years we will be getting new satellites launched for the UK and the capacity will allow for a vast amount of HD channels to launch probably including regional BBC HD
Any idea what these Hd channels vm are planning?

mersey70 22-03-2011 22:42
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197876)
Right thanks for that , I've got to admit I'm not really well up on satellite.
Basically if it's premium content (like UCL on ITV) or expensive imports, films and the likes to be able to broadcast FTA on satellite they currentlly need to use Astra 2D transponders which have a tight UK footprint.

BBC 1, 2 and it's regions are all on Astra 2D and virtually all ITV regions are too. Astra 2D is pretty full so some ITV regions are broadcast encrypted on other satellites in the orbital slot.

The new satellite will provide additional UK spotbeams for FTA 'expensive' content like we see Channel 4 and 5 HD, it affects mostly sports and imports.

Encrypted pay content isn't affected, there is plenty of existing capacity for these channels. And the likes of CBS that broadcast less lucrative content don't require UK spotbeams and can happily broadcast FTA even on a wide spotbeam.


On the subject of coming soon to VM has anyone heard anything on the grapevine? Surely something is on it's way with the recent test appearances.

howardmicks 22-03-2011 23:18
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Really hoping they have some new channels to launch with they new product(tivo)

spankysmagicpian 23-03-2011 00:09
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35197604)
All I've heard is that CBeebies and ITV3 are still pulling in more viewing figures than SKY Atlantic each week :p:
You're not wrong Chad. Last weeks episode of 'Treme' pulled in 19,000 viewers.

Andrewcrawford23 23-03-2011 00:48
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35197853)
If all goes well and to schedule it will be online before 2012, probably autumn time.

Sky has plenty of existing capacity it could use to launch new encrypted channels, it is targetted UK spotbeams that allow certain content to be broadcast FTA that are threadbare at the moment.
i know that why i said sky will porbally have about 75ish chanels by the end of the year but the capaicty is limited btu sitll some free

the new satilelte all due to be full operational for 2015 will more than triple the capcaicty and majority of the transpodners wil be dvbs2 and sky will try encourage broadcaster to use mpeg4, but i think sky are goign to rty get push and get people to use the newer boxes in some way so there will all work on dvbs2 by 2020

denphone 23-03-2011 06:29
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35197900)
Really hoping they have some new channels to launch with they new product(tivo)
We don,t want rumours, we want channels and soon as we have waited long enough, come on DF tell us more.

clinteastman 23-03-2011 09:48
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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197689)
I have to say that the ignore list is a wonderful thing!
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197692)
Agreed on that.
Now then ladies, play nice. :cool:

muppetman11 23-03-2011 09:56
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Originally Posted by clinteastman (Post 35197994)
Now then ladies, play nice. :cool:
LOL I haven't used the ignore list I like to read all comments and I like to think mine are both constructive and balanced , I'm not a fanboy of any platform.

clinteastman 23-03-2011 10:01
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35198002)
LOL I haven't used the ignore list I like to read all comments and I like to think mine are both constructive and balanced , I'm not a fanboy of any platform.
If you ignored someone then wouldn't it get confusing? People having conversations where you can only see some of the comments, useless!

Personally I don't think people need to be "constructive and balanced" (not saying your not), it'a a public forum after all, as long as people aren't trolling then it's all good with me. ;)

muppetman11 23-03-2011 10:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clinteastman (Post 35198008)
If you ignored someone then wouldn't it get confusing? People having conversations were you can only see some of the comments, useless!

Personally I don't think people need to be "constructive and balanced" (not saying your not), it'a a public forum after all, as long as people aren't trolling then it's all good with me. ;)
Couldn't agree more , I'm a customer of Sky , VM and have free view and all have pros and cons , it would be a boring life if we all thought the same. If VM need praise I will give it , if theyve peeved me I'll also tell you LOL:D

And yes the ignore list makes it pretty hard hence why I don't use it and have no need to use it.

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Seems VM picked content better than Sky as I believe Bravo first picked this up before the sale of the VM channels better figures than Sky Atlantic opening night I think

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...ena-tv-ratings

mersey70 23-03-2011 10:38
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But of course Sky 1 is available on most pay platforms in the UK though.

Atlantic is actually achieving a higher weekly reach than FX which is far more widely distributed. It dosen't have much that interests me but I find it fascinating that so many VM customers pick up on the ratings. As it isn't available on VM and isn't likely to be anytime soon then personally I would be more interested what other new channels VM will be providing for my increased subscription costs which of course kick in soon.

muppetman11 23-03-2011 10:41
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35198039)
But of course Sky 1 is available on every pay platform in the UK though.

Atlantic is actually achieving a higher weekly reach than FX. It dosen't have much that interests me but I find it fascinating that so many VM customers pick up on the ratings. As it isn't available on VM and isn't likely to be anytime soon I would be more interested what other new channels VM will be providing for my increased subscription costs which of course kick in soon.
That is a valid point Atlantic isn't available to anyone other than sky.

mersey70 23-03-2011 10:48
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35198040)
That is a valid point Atlantic isn't available to anyone other than sky.
If it does launch on VM I bet the detractors will then claim it will be the best channel since sliced bread and VM done a wonderful deal getting it!

Given the title of this thread I would personally be asking my own provider what they are planning to launch.


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