Cable Forum - Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II

I want my History +1 back and I expect Diva viewers want their +1 back too. I have watched quite a bit on Military History though which replaced History +1 and I'm sure many are enjoying SyFy HD which, I think, replaced Diva +1. Either that or it was SyFy +1 which I have had occasion to watch too.

Anyone know why CSI Miami can't be shown on Living +2 but can on Living +1? apart from "it's a contractual / copyright issue" which is a bit vague.

I think it safe to say it Living +2 will not be broadcast by the end of this year.

Dave42

08-06-2010 20:30

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35035843)

Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given more info on the BSkyB/VMTV take over.

I have been told that Virgin hope to launch Sky1 HD, Sky News HD, Sky Real Lives HD, Sky Arts 1 HD and Sky Arts 2 HD on Virgin TV in a few weeks, once the deal has been approved in Ireland.

My insider also thinks that for the Sky Movies and Sky Sports HD Channels viewers maybe charge extra if they want them.

But the Basics HD Channels may probably all end up on the XL Pack.

do you think they charge extra on vip packages too for sports and movies HD

braysoj1

08-06-2010 21:24

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Setanta Sports fall out

Special 1 TV is back and it on bbc 3 ;):););)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sqlvt
http://www.epltalk.com/special-1-tv-...-trailer/20474
http://www.epltalk.com/special-1-tv-...of-bbc-3/19523

sixfoottwo

08-06-2010 22:24

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My missus is delighted. She loved it - can't say I shared the same enthusiasm myself.

frogstamper

09-06-2010 00:59

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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35036920)

do you think they charge extra on vip packages too for sports and movies HD

Hopefully not.

saabmania2

09-06-2010 05:44

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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35036920)

do you think they charge extra on vip packages too for sports and movies HD

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Originally Posted by frogstamper (Post 35037105)

Hopefully not.

well said the VIP pack needs to be better value for money, it's gone down hill over the last couple of years and isn't the same service alot of people signed up for in terms of value, it's about time they gave us more HD and maybe chucked in 50mb for the same price now.

BikeNutt

09-06-2010 08:12

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I thought one of the (many) sticking points with having SkyHD content on VM was security. That being the case, surely the new card rollout must be completed before we get SkyHD basics and/or option for Sports/MoviesHD?

I was moved to NGTV in March but I still haven't received my shiny new red card - and no indication from VM that it's imminent.

If MB's insider is correct and SkyHD content is "a few weeks" away then the card rollout must be nearing completion or security is not the blocker it was assumed to be!?

Thyroid Help

09-06-2010 09:48

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Well, we have the basic SD channels from Sky with the 'security' I doubt sky will be bothered about the basic HD channels being on the 'unsecured' network for a few months. Maybe upset with the premium HD channels on the network though.

Lew	09-06-2010 12:18

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ESPN America have started to advertise their HD channel now, and on the version of the ad shown on ESPN UK they're saying that it'll be available on Sky. Any more news as to whether it'll be available on VM yet?

Media Boy UK

09-06-2010 12:22

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Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35037292)

No news on if Virgin are getting or even in talks with ESPN about launching ESPN America HD on Virgin Media.

braysoj1

09-06-2010 16:42

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ESPN to air Premiership Rugby 7s

ESPN has agreed a deal with Premiership Rugby for exclusive UK broadcast rights to the JP Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s Series.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...-rugby-7s.html

Media Boy UK

09-06-2010 16:49

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New Magners League TV rights deal agreed.

Announced today, the deal will see BBC Alba, BBC Northern Ireland, RTE and TG4 joining S4C and BBC Wales in broadcasting games from league (over the next three years).

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...al-agreed.html

alwaysabear

09-06-2010 16:51

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Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35037292)

Lets hope we get it as soon as possible.:)

zantarous

09-06-2010 16:57

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35037495)

Lets hope we get it as soon as possible.:)