Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35607691)

Oh well, now it's out in the public domain I feel comfortable sharing what I know about SKY's intentions for the new channel.

As suggested it's a male orientated channel. It’s going to have an adrenaline theme. A combination of sport and high octane American programming. The channel will also contain reality programming.

Think along the lines of Wrestling, Boxing, Dog the Bounty Hunter and Spartacus to get an idea of what the channel will feel like. I’m not suggesting these shows will be on the channel, but give a flavour of what SKY are looking to achieve.

Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35607664)

The attached from the Guardian makes interesting reading.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...nnel-itv4-dave

Sky ARE apparently considering launching a new 'Sky Bravo' channel and have, apparently, been in talks with Virgin Media about carrying it, but without agreement.

Looks like more is going on than meets the eye.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35607699)

Ha, ha, this is such a good game! I know it looks bleak, but if Sky have it in mind to release Sky Atlantic to Virgin Media about mid September, the ad is correct. Not too bothered about that to be honest.

;)

Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35607675)

nope don't care about it myself but want it for the people that do want it like Den and old boy ect but it not coming to VM

Originally Posted by scouser102002 (Post 35607705)

Still nothing new regarding BT Sport?

Originally Posted by ChrisB74 (Post 35607683)

All i am bothered about now is that the loss of channels [including an HD one!] is reflected in a price reduction NOW by Virgin Media.

Its outrageous they are sweeping this all under the carpet and not addressing it head on - simple FAQ on ARE WE GETTING REPLACEMENTs?

1) if NO then all packs (L to XL) should be reduced by £1-£3
2) if YES then details of which ones are in negotiation and timescales

Every commercial discussion should have deadlines and targets and if there aren't any and VM are just riding a driverless train then they are more unprofessional than I ever thought.

TELL US!

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35607618)

I think Nialli needs to update his blog:

http://vmhd.blogspot.co.uk/

"Fact: Sky are no longer marketing Sky Atlantic as "Exclusive to Sky customers" :erm:

Okay so "SKY Atlantic - exclusively on SKY" isn't word for word the same as "Exclusive to SKY customers" but ultimately SKY are still marketing the channel as a SKY exclusive.

Personally I'm a little gutted. SKY Atlantic launching on Virgin, along with BT Sports, would have gave me real reason to consider moving back from SKY come December. As a consumer, I want choice.

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35607629)

Of course SKY will advertise it as exclusive until the day it is not. They'd be silly not to.

It proves Nialli was wrong when posting:

""Fact: Sky are no longer marketing Sky Atlantic as "Exclusive to Sky customers"

Another example of SKY still using the "exclusive" tag.

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7066/m8fl.jpg

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35607712)

Virgin Media scores DHX on-demand deal.

http://tbivision.com/news/2013/08/vi...d-deal/125442/

l am sure this might pacify a few.:)

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35607713)

Virgin Jr. set to launch?:D

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35607734)

Rumour: Sky to rebrand Sky Arts Channels?

I am hearing that Sky may also be set to rebrand their Sky Arts Channels.

Here is the new channels names that I was told of -

-Sky Arts
-Sky Arts HD
-Sky Arts “In Concert”
-Sky Arts “In Concert” HD

Bear in mind this post is an rumour and not been confirm by Sky.