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howardmicks 09-03-2013 17:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35546325)
I guess it's ITV's content and they want to make money out of it, but it's a loss to Virgin's on demand offering, especially as it now doesn't appear that there is likely to be any uktv content coming.

Virgin have the best platform to offer on demand programming, but appear to have come away from investing in it in favour of bulking up their channel packages.
Would have thought they could have sorted a deal to keep at least on xl pack,weird that it disappears at the the same time itv 2,3,4 HD were supposed to appear but didn't.Suspect contractual problems is the technical differculty why they have not appeared yet,if it is then we will never be told what is going on
Virgin had the best platform to offer demand ,but I'm afraid were on demand is concerned it slowly dying.suspect sky to surpasses it by the end of the year and bt the same,3rd spot is becoming more a reality earlier than I thought

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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35546329)
But clearly they haven't here try and read the link , ITV OD content is available on Sky , Netflix and BT Vision so ask ITV and VM what the situation is.

Who knows the ITV content could be linked with a deal for the additional ITV HD channels.
Should know by now sky get the blame for everything and vm are happy to stay silent and let customers think that,wonder how long before bt start getting the blame as well:)

OLD BOY 09-03-2013 17:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Maybe VM are thrashing out a better deal. After all, if we continue to get ITV On Demand 'free' as part of the XL pack, wouldn't that be worth the slight delay? Something is bound to happen when the ESPN deal expires, let's just wait and see. Might even get Atlantic....!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35546233)
I just got this back from the VM Twitter:
Virgin Media‏@virginmedia
@LondonJohn1959 We apologise for exciting everyone. We're just waiting on the delivery truck on this one & will keep everyone posted ^Wm
Again, no straight answer... :(
It's just a technical hitch, john. What's the big deal?

spj20016 09-03-2013 17:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35546329)
But clearly they haven't here try and read the link , ITV OD content is available on Sky, Netflix and BT Vision so ask ITV and VM what the situation is.

Who knows the ITV content could be linked with a deal for the additional ITV HD channels.
Maybe VM are close to doing a deal with Netflix and think we can get the ITV programmes from there. Also would be another reason for customers to upgrade to TiVo.

Chad 09-03-2013 17:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Is it really to Virgins advantage to add Netflix and Lovefilm? Would adding both really be such a big selling point to attract or keep customers in their droves? I'd imagine Virgin wouldn't exactly make mega bucks from the deals. In fact it would probably harm their own movie rental service, Virgin Movies, more than anything else.

spj20016 09-03-2013 18:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
It might not be a great advantage to VM but it would be a great advantage to the customers. It would give us more access to more content. And I don't think it would make much difference to the Virgin Movies service because I suspect most films rented are the new releases.

jj20x 09-03-2013 18:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35546168)
Don't be saying things like that, people on here believe everything. I'm just glad we don't stone people any more because me and you would be for it.
I know and it was far more plausible than the post-dated cheque theory. ;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35546233)
I just got this back from the VM Twitter:
Virgin Media‏@virginmedia
@LondonJohn1959 We apologise for exciting everyone. We're just waiting on the delivery truck on this one & will keep everyone posted ^Wm
Again, no straight answer... :(
Gosh! did nobody tell the Twitter team that the channels are being delivered on a sleigh, not a delivery truck. ;)

spiderplant 09-03-2013 20:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35546350)
In fact it would probably harm their own movie rental service, Virgin Movies, more than anything else.
Virgin Movies is owned by FilmFlex, which in turn is owned by Sony & Disney.

ocav 09-03-2013 21:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
I wonder how much The ESPN wholesale price is, lets just say it's around £6 per XL Customer a month. Maybe they are developing a Netflix app and giving away subscriptions as part of the XL pack? Similar to the Spotify deal.

Netflix hardly challenges Virgin Movies. Virgin Movies premieres new films on a PPV basis at around £4-£5 each. Netflix shows back catalogue programming (which mostly isn't available on VM OD) as well as a small selection of mostly terrible films. Hardly any competition really in my opinion.

Ill be quite happy if this is the case, netflix is sometimes quite useful but expensive if you already have Sky Movies.

HDFootyMan 09-03-2013 21:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35546421)
I wonder how much The ESPN wholesale price is, lets just say it's around £6 per XL Customer a month
I seen it reported that its 20p per XL subscriber.

Henkesghost 09-03-2013 21:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35546423)
I seen it reported that its 20p per XL subscriber.
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/03/69.jpg

ocav 09-03-2013 21:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35546423)
I seen it reported that its 20p per XL subscriber.
Surely not per month?

More like per day

andy_m 09-03-2013 21:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
That can't be right. I was always under the impression that Virgin took a loss on it so as not to lose xl customers.

OLD BOY 09-03-2013 21:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35546350)
Is it really to Virgins advantage to add Netflix and Lovefilm? Would adding both really be such a big selling point to attract or keep customers in their droves?
Yes, it is, Chad, and this is precisely what Mr Berkett was saying recently. It's all about content, and if VM has more content than any other provider, people will go for VM rather than Sky.

VM will take their cut, obviously.

At present, Virgin Movies is a PPV service, and I for one won't use that very often because I might not like the film I select, but I've paid the money for it anyway. Would much prefer a subscription service, which gives me more flexibility.

I haven't used Virgin Movies for over a year now.

Bofrok 09-03-2013 22:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35546429)
That can't be right. I was always under the impression that Virgin took a loss on it so as not to lose xl customers.
Hi Andy, I remember the 20p reports and did a quick search and found this taken from a reply by Chad to Muppetman on 3rd August 2011:

"Not really. A Virgin employee confirmed here last year that the deal for ESPN costs Virgin no more than 20p per XL customer per month."

The full post can be found at http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35282820-post923.html

I couldnt find the original quote, perhaps someone else can.

Chad 09-03-2013 22:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35546423)
I seen it reported that its 20p per XL subscriber.
That's what I heard.

HDFootyMan 09-03-2013 22:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35546424)
Put it this way:

20 per month x 1.8 million customers on XL.

I'm sure for the additional ITV HD channels, Sky pay ITV 10p per month per HD customer.

Chad 09-03-2013 22:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35546423)
I seen it reported that its 20p per XL subscriber.
That is what I heard a few years back. Maybe an insider confirm if this is just pure rubbish. It sticks clearly in my mind as I could hardly believe Virgin would only pay 20p per XL customer.

I wish I could remember who it was who made this suggestion originally. I actually think I read it before I was even a member of the site.

I'm sure an insider can confirm is this figure is close, or way off the mark.

HDFootyMan 09-03-2013 22:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35546451)
That is what I heard a few years back. Maybe an insider confirm if this is just pure rubbish. It sticks clearly in my mind as I could hardly believe Virgin would only pay 20p per XL customer.

I wish I could remember who it was who made this suggestion originally. I actually think I read it before I was even a member of the site.

I'm sure an insider can confirm is this figure is close, or way off the mark.
I'm sure I've read somewhere (can't find the link) that Sky are paying ITV around 10p extra per customer for ITV HD 2, 3, and 4.

Might seem small change, but when multiplied by the number of customers....££££££££!

Arthurgray50@blu 09-03-2013 23:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Lets put it this way about American Wrestling, IF someone can prove to me beyond any doubt that the American Wrestling is NOT fixed, then l will streak round London for Charity.

mhatter67 09-03-2013 23:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35546456)
Lets put it this way about American Wrestling, IF someone can prove to me beyond any doubt that the American Wrestling is NOT fixed, then l will streak round London for Charity.
All pro wresting is fixed (except freestyle, roman Greco), I remember 30 years ago on holiday I saw Giant Haystacks lose to a pin full from a 12 stone wrestler. If he sat on him he would have put him in hospital!:)

ocav 10-03-2013 00:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35546450)
Put it this way:

20 per month x 1.8 million customers on XL.

I'm sure for the additional ITV HD channels, Sky pay ITV 10p per month per HD customer.
Yeah but ESPN is £10 a month for anyone not on XL, so does that mean Virgin Media get about £9 in profit from every ESPN (non-XL) subscriber?

I can see that being a figure for non subscription based channels, but for a subscription channel I bet it's quite a bit. Lets pretend virgin got sky sports included on the XL pack, I doubt they would be able to reduce it to less than £10 a month per customer...

HDFootyMan 10-03-2013 00:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35546468)
Yeah but ESPN is £10 a month for anyone not on XL, so does that mean Virgin Media get about £9 in profit from every ESPN (non-XL) subscriber?

I can see that being a figure for non subscription based channels, but for a subscription channel I bet it's quite a bit. Lets pretend virgin got sky sports included on the XL pack, I doubt they would be able to reduce it to less than £10 a month per customer...
VM don't make that amount of profit with ESPN, at least, not in that way.

If ESPN was £10 per month for everyone on VM, how many people would take it? Not many.

ESPN get away with it on Sky because on that platform, customers are more willing to pay for premium content.

By doing a wholesale deal with VM, ESPN win due to extra cash (20p per XL customer every month). VM win because XL looks more attractive to upgrade to (which doesn't do ESPN any harm). XL customers win because they get the ESPN content at no extra cost.

Everyone wins.

Didn't Premier Sports want to be on XL as well as opposed to being a Premium channel? Why wouldn't they? 20p per XL customer every month vs hoping that a few will sign up for £10 per month.

spiderplant 10-03-2013 00:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35546456)
Lets put it this way about American Wrestling, IF someone can prove to me beyond any doubt that the American Wrestling is NOT fixed, then l will streak round London for Charity.
Arthur: we're still waiting for you to streak round London from when VM got Sky basics back. ;)
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34654553-post537.html

robson689 10-03-2013 00:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35546468)
Yeah but ESPN is £10 a month for anyone not on XL, so does that mean Virgin Media get about £9 in profit from every ESPN (non-XL) subscriber?

I can see that being a figure for non subscription based channels, but for a subscription channel I bet it's quite a bit. Lets pretend virgin got sky sports included on the XL pack, I doubt they would be able to reduce it to less than £10 a month per customer...
ESPN is £8 a month with Virgin, or £6 a month if you take Sky Sports with it. (no extra cost for XL).

MalteseFalcon 10-03-2013 00:58
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Wrestling is fixed in as much as the winner(s) are determined before the fight and then the wrestlers themselves work out how the match goes. There is always the risk of a real injury occurring.

A couple of examples. First, don't watch if squeamish. Second, lots of blood. Potentially NSFW.

Wrestler breaks leg jumping from ropes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOSYcM4AJ8k

Wrestler has faced busted open by a ladder:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUTkL9euv60

One wrestler even suffered life changing neck injuries after another wrestler did a move wrong. No-one disputes the fact wrestling is 'fixed'. If we choose to watch it and buy into it as real, then who is getting harmed? Does it alter your life in some way Arthur if people choose to buy into wrestling? If not, then let those of us who like wrestling get on with enjoying it.

Anyway, sorry for going off topic. Does anyone know when the deal with WWE runs out, and are we likely to get a new deal?

jj20x 10-03-2013 01:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35546483)
Anyway, sorry for going off topic.
It's the coming soon thread, going off topic is the norm. :p:

Sirius 10-03-2013 04:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35546471)
Arthur: we're still waiting for you to streak round London from when VM got Sky basics back. ;)
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34654553-post537.html
To be honest i would prefer he did not streak. I like to keep my meal down. :)

johnasimmons 10-03-2013 09:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Maybe the loss of ITV On Demand (except for the 7 day catch-up) and the non-appearance of ITV 2/3/4 HD are related?

huxleypiguk 10-03-2013 10:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
I would think that there are a link, probably due to multiplex upgrading issues. If ITV player is to have ITV 2, 3 and 4HD content then this would have needed to be upgraded at the same time. Problems with this would set back the launch.

muppetman11 10-03-2013 10:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by huxleypiguk (Post 35546526)
I would think that there are a link, probably due to multiplex upgrading issues. If ITV player is to have ITV 2, 3 and 4HD content then this would have needed to be upgraded at the same time. Problems with this would set back the launch.
ITV player doesn't have any HD content on any platform currently.

sebastion 10-03-2013 11:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
If ESPN is priced @ 20p in the XL package.:shocked:
Virgin must value the other extras very highly in XL.:mad:
Sky may not be the the wolf in sheeps clothing afterall. :angel:

ken1234 10-03-2013 11:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
new bout itv od http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...e/td-p/1740400

DaMac 10-03-2013 11:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
They are being sent programes from ITV which are incompatible with some of the boxes so they have removed them for everybody, what a load of nonsense... i'm 40 years old next week Virgin need to start talking to me like i'm not stupid and tell the truth, it is now becoming obvious that the deal for the HD channels hadn't been crossed and dotted, and now we are seeing fallout from the failed negotiations. Start telling the truth.

howardmicks 10-03-2013 12:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35546552)
They are being sent programes from ITV which are incompatible with some of the boxes so they have removed them for everybody, what a load of nonsense... i'm 40 years old next week Virgin need to start talking to me like i'm not stupid and tell the truth, it is now becoming obvious that the deal for the HD channels hadn't been crossed and dotted, and now we are seeing fallout from the failed negotiations. Start telling the truth.
What a compete load of tosh,sky and bt don't seem to be having problems.Agree failed negotiations,must think us customers are thick or stupid to believe that pathetic excuse:(

denphone 10-03-2013 12:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Come on calm down dears :dig::sniper: as l am sure they will arrive before you know it and then we will all be one happy family.:cleader:

Henkesghost 10-03-2013 12:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ken1234 (Post 35546543)
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johnasimmons 10-03-2013 12:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
It's the lack of info from VM that annoys me - we should be given some idea of what the delay is and how long will it be for it to be rectified on both ITV On Demand & ITV 2/3/4 HD

howardmicks 10-03-2013 12:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35546558)
:D

Media Boy UK 10-03-2013 12:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35546561)
It's the lack of info from VM that annoys me - we should be given some idea of what the delay is and how long will it be for it to be rectified on both ITV On Demand & ITV 2/3/4 HD
The Afrca Channel was delay for 9 days.

October 2nd - October 11th.

So I am working with the retry date of March 16th but with that being an Saturday it may happen on March 18th or March 19th.

Henkesghost 10-03-2013 12:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35546566)
The Afrca Channel was delay for 9 days.

October 2nd - October 11th.

.

Was certainly worth the wait:)

johnasimmons 10-03-2013 13:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
On The VM forum - added by Adrian...

Hi all,
Apologies for the delay in the launch of the new ITV HD channels, I appreciate how eager you all are to get them. We have experienced some technical difficulties in launching but are working on getting them live to you ASAP.
Unfortunately, I can't give you a specific date or timeframe at this moment but I can confirm that they are still on the horizon.
Thanks

denphone 10-03-2013 13:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
The couple of weeks one suspects so just before Easter.

johnasimmons 10-03-2013 14:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Probably the time-frame Media Boy suggests.

spj20016 10-03-2013 14:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35546552)
They are being sent programes from ITV which are incompatible with some of the boxes so they have removed them for everybody, what a load of nonsense... i'm 40 years old next week Virgin need to start talking to me like i'm not stupid and tell the truth, it is now becoming obvious that the deal for the HD channels hadn't been crossed and dotted, and now we are seeing fallout from the failed negotiations. Start telling the truth.
Let's just hope that none of the other suppliers of content start doing the same, otherwise we won't have any content left. Just hope that VM are working with ITV to rectify the problem.

Media Boy UK 10-03-2013 14:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35546588)
Probably the time-frame Media Boy suggests.
Note that Time Frame was just my view not Virgin Media's in anyway.

As of March 7th Nothing is set to happen this week.

mhatter67 10-03-2013 15:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35546585)
On The VM forum - added by Adrian...

Hi all,
Apologies for the delay in the launch of the new ITV HD channels, I appreciate how eager you all are to get them. We have experienced some technical difficulties in launching but are working on getting them live to you ASAP.
Unfortunately, I can't give you a specific date or timeframe at this moment but I can confirm that they are still on the horizon.
Thanks
technical difficulties:confused:

Jameseh 10-03-2013 17:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mhatter67 (Post 35546606)
technical difficulties:confused:
Between them testing on a hidden channel and moving them to 176, etc a giant rat chewed through the cables and they're not awaiting some new HDMI leads from Amazon.

Ben B 10-03-2013 19:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ken1234 (Post 35546543)
This seems perfectly believable given that Sky Movies HD On Demand is only available to TiVo customers due to them being encoded in MPEG4. Maybe there's a similar situation in the ITV OD case

Media Boy UK 10-03-2013 20:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
First two days lineup on Sky Movies Disney revealed.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...7&postcount=45

Arthurgray50@blu 10-03-2013 20:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Sad to say its the same old crap from VM, l told there CEO official that called me regarding the horrid numbers on the Sports Channels.

I told him why don't to tell us the truth instead of lying to the customer, he tried to talk about the problems that they had at the time, l told them straight that we are adults and not children in the nursery. IF they knew they had so called 'technical problems' then why tell us it was launching on a certain date.

Its like delivery drivers - ' l am on my way - sorry l have broken down, and it won't be till tomorrow' same old rubbish.

denphone 10-03-2013 20:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35546719)
First two days lineup on Sky Movies Disney revealed.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...7&postcount=45
And here is the advert for the new channel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0oi7...ature=youtu.be

robson689 10-03-2013 21:28
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Does Sky Movies Disney mean that there will be no Disney movies shown on regular channels anymore?

Jameseh 10-03-2013 21:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35546725)
Sad to say its the same old crap from VM, l told there CEO official that called me regarding the horrid numbers on the Sports Channels.
Record what you're watching and play the recording - tada, no numbers.

nstokes 11-03-2013 09:02
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Anyone now if The Dog Channel is coming to VM? Heard on BBC it was coming to UK cable

http://dogtv.com/

johnasimmons 11-03-2013 09:06
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The Dog Channel? Now I have heard everything... ;)

denphone 11-03-2013 09:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35546862)
Anyone now if The Dog Channel is coming to VM? Heard on BBC it was coming to UK cable

http://dogtv.com/
l somehow doubt it will be very high up in the lists of the must have channels customers desire.

nstokes 11-03-2013 09:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35546863)
The Dog Channel? Now I have heard everything... ;)
Its a channel made for dogs. So when your out and about and the poor dog is on its own it can sit and watch the dog channel which is aimed at dogs

Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35546864)
l somehow doubt it will be very high up in the lists of the must have channels customers desire.
Some people might want it for there loved doggies

denphone 11-03-2013 09:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35546865)
Its a channel made for dogs. So when your out and about and the poor dog is on its own it can sit and watch the dog channel which is aimed at dogs



Some people might want it for there loved doggies
Woof Woof.:walk::walk:

nicko 11-03-2013 09:32
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They must be BARKING.

paultrademark 11-03-2013 09:46
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I think were being sold a pup.

Khenryashley 11-03-2013 09:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Someone is leading me on here - aren't they ?

kgollop 11-03-2013 10:43
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I think it's just a barker channel

nstokes 11-03-2013 10:44
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Im actaulling lol'ing at all the dog punts

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle...in-the-US.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-en...l-8528093.html

LondonRoad 11-03-2013 11:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Isn't Dog TV a religious channel for dyslexics?

:gets coat: :Sprint:

Tricky Trevor 11-03-2013 11:15
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I noticed it's available on my Roku streamer

nodrogd 11-03-2013 11:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35546862)
Anyone now if The Dog Channel is coming to VM? Heard on BBC it was coming to UK cable

http://dogtv.com/
This is the report you saw:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21724814

It is for the launch of an Israeli version of the service. It will not be available here.

nstokes 11-03-2013 11:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 35546907)
This is the report you saw:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21724814

It is for the launch of an Israeli version of the service. It will not be available here.
Thats the one. Im sure they said on news it was coming to UK cable

nicko 11-03-2013 12:43
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I thought it was a channel for fans of Dogs ( digital onscreen graphics), they could sit there and look at the screen filled with dogs instead of just one in the corner

Arthurgray50@blu 11-03-2013 13:12
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I thought it was a wind up at first, but just seen the channel on the web, but l think there are more important channels we want well before that channel.

Gavin-D 11-03-2013 13:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Any one who wants this dog channel must be barking mad

Media Boy UK 11-03-2013 13:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35546928)
Any one who wants this dog channel must be barking mad
Good idea for them with Dog.

I know someone who need to keep a telly on when they are out to keep their dog from barking.

Henkesghost 11-03-2013 13:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35546930)

I know someone who need to keep a telly on when they are out to keep their dog from barking.

I need to do the same for Mrs Ghost:(

denphone 11-03-2013 13:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35546932)
I need to do the same for Mrs Ghost:(
At least we now know who wears the trousers in your household.;):D

Media Boy UK 11-03-2013 13:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35546561)
It's the lack of info from VM that annoys me - we should be given some idea of what the delay is and how long will it be for it to be rectified on both ITV On Demand & ITV 2/3/4 HD
ITV HD Channels Update:

As of March 11th no new date has been confirmed by my insiders.

I still think Virgin Media will retry on March 18th, March 19th or March 21st.

Verified 11-03-2013 14:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35546937)
ITV HD Channels Update:

As of March 11th no new date has been confirmed by my insiders.

I still think Virgin Media will retry on March 18th, March 19th or March 21st.
Giving that there was an announcement on the 7th to say the were going live that day, they must have been a 'flick of the switch' away from our screens.
I'm sure whatever has gone wrong is being worked on as a matter of urgency, I'd be surprised if it takes 2 weeks to sort it out, I'll guess that they will be available at the end of this week.

bamav 11-03-2013 14:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35546725)
l told them straight that we are adults and not children in the nursery.
Sorry! Had to laugh at this!

Yeah, we're grown ups - where's our ITV HD channels!! Come on! Are they here yet, are they here yet, are they here yet? Why not? Why? Why?

---------- Post added at 13:53 ---------- Previous post was at 13:51 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by LondonRoad (Post 35546901)
Isn't Dog TV a religious channel for dyslexics?

:gets coat: :Sprint:
Ha ha!! I like that one...! :D

johnasimmons 11-03-2013 16:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Sent a email to ITV:
Hi there
last Thursday (7th March) Virginmedia announced on their website that later that day ITV's 2/3/4 HD would launch, only to state a few hours later that there will be a delay to said start-up. Do you know what the problem was and when the launch of the 3 HD channels will now be happening on their platform? Virginmedia just will not give a answer on the subject apart from 'technicial problems' and 'coming soon'.
Thanks in advance
kind regards
John Simmons

This is the reply from ITV:
Dear John
Thank you for your email regarding HD services.
I regret that we have no information regarding carriage of HD services on additional platforms. We would not normally receive such information until Contracts have been signed but I can confirm that we have no details.
I‘m sorry that I’m unable to be of further assistance but please do not hesitate to get in touch if there’s anything else I can assist with in the future.
Once again, thank you for taking the trouble to contact ITV.
Kind regards

Media Boy UK 11-03-2013 16:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35547026)
Sent a email to ITV:..
An Virgin Worker (NOT any insider) told me today.

'They will come when they come.'

When ask 'Will ITV HD launch this week or next week'.

Verified 11-03-2013 16:55
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I don't understand why everyone is so impatient, we know they will be coming in days/weeks, highly unlikely to be months/years, just have some patience :)
Aside from the football, there isn't much worth watching in HD on those channels any way.

denphone 11-03-2013 16:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35547028)
An Virgin Worker (NOT any insider) told me today.

'They will come when they come.'

When ask 'Will ITV HD launch this week or next week'.
They will arrive before Easter from what l have heard.

dodgem22 11-03-2013 17:10
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Dear John
Thank you for your email regarding HD services.
I regret that we have no information regarding carriage of HD services on additional platforms. We would not normally receive such information until Contracts have been signed but I can confirm that we have no details.
I‘m sorry that I’m unable to be of further assistance but please do not hesitate to get in touch if there’s anything else I can assist with in the future.
Once again, thank you for taking the trouble to contact ITV.
Kind regards

I wouldnt worry about this johnasimmons because I sent an email to cbs about cbs drama launching and the reply I received gave no hope and implied it would not be launching then a couple of weeks later Cbs Drama did launch on virgin. post 77 coming soon to virgin media vol 4

I feel the people really in the know are not the same people who reply to emails

johnasimmons 11-03-2013 17:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dodgem22 (Post 35547042)
Dear John
Thank you for your email regarding HD services.
I regret that we have no information regarding carriage of HD services on additional platforms. We would not normally receive such information until Contracts have been signed but I can confirm that we have no details.
I‘m sorry that I’m unable to be of further assistance but please do not hesitate to get in touch if there’s anything else I can assist with in the future.
Once again, thank you for taking the trouble to contact ITV.
Kind regards

I wouldnt worry about this johnasimmons because I sent an email to cbs about cbs drama launching and the reply I received gave no hope and implied it would not be launching then a couple of weeks later Cbs Drama did launch on virgin.

I feel the people really in the know are not the same people who reply to emails
Oh, It is just a standard email - the department don't know anything until they are told, which is usually on or after the channels are launched.

Verified 11-03-2013 17:17
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I can't see VM giving any date or announcement until they are actually live in the EPG

johnasimmons 11-03-2013 17:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Verified (Post 35547052)
I can't see VM giving any date or announcement until they are actually live in the EPG
True, but sometimes channels just 'appear'; for example Channel 5 HD sometime back.

Media Boy UK 11-03-2013 17:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35547054)
True, but sometimes channels just 'appear'; for example Channel 5 HD sometime back.
If I am right here - that was due to new broadcasting deal with Channel 5 being signed an day before the Channel 5 HD launch day.

Virgin Media also launch 5* +1 and 5USA +1 on the same day with Five on Demand also coming at an later date.

johnasimmons 11-03-2013 17:33
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I believe that is the correct answer Media Boy :)
Of course if ITV's 2/3/4 HD had appeared last Thursday it would have been the same situation ie not on the EPG beforehand.

passingbat 11-03-2013 17:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Verified (Post 35547052)
I can't see VM giving any date or announcement until they are actually live in the EPG
Not with all the childish fuss we've witnessed here over the last few days. Who could blame VM if they never pre announced anything again?

And the ones who moaned, and moaned, this time would be the ones responsible for the lack of pre launch information next time.

johnasimmons 11-03-2013 17:40
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Also from VM forum - killing another rumour...

did this contract end date [for ITV On Demand] have any relevance to the non appearance of ITV2/3/4 in HD?

The dates the query was raised match with the launch date

No it doesn't , and the dates don't match https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/03/19.gif
ITV On Demand archives ceased to be available on our platform from the 23rd of February, the launch of the ITV HD channels was due on the 7th of March

Verified 11-03-2013 17:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35547071)
Also from VM forum - killing another rumour...

did this contract end date [for ITV On Demand] have any relevance to the non appearance of ITV2/3/4 in HD?

The dates the query was raised match with the launch date

No it doesn't , and the dates don't match https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/03/19.gif
ITV On Demand archives ceased to be available on our platform from the 23rd of February, the launch of the ITV HD channels was due on the 7th of March
How reliable is that message though? I can see that there's already been mistakes made by VM on that thread

Denyo1977 11-03-2013 19:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35547064)
Not with all the childish fuss we've witnessed here over the last few days. Who could blame VM if they never pre announced anything again?

And the ones who moaned, and moaned, this time would be the ones responsible for the lack of pre launch information next time.
I'd prefer them NOT pre announcing anything anyway after the whole TV Anywhere disaster and now announcing channels for the next day and not even manage to keep that promise.
So I'd rather switch on the TiVo box and be surprised if there is something new :p:

passingbat 11-03-2013 21:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Denyo1977 (Post 35547132)
I'd prefer them NOT pre announcing anything anyway after the whole TV Anywhere disaster and now announcing channels for the next day and not even manage to keep that promise.
So I'd rather switch on the TiVo box and be surprised if there is something new :p:
I like that we got pre launch info for the ITV HD channels, but I'm sensible enought to know that things can unfortunately get delayed and don't start throwing my toys out of the pram when they do get delayed.

The ITV HD channels (lack of) has caused a lot of discussion on this thread for a long time, and provked a lot of critisism of VM, so it was good to know that a deal had been done. That meant that the uncertainty was gone. All people had to do was exercise a little paitience.

Dave42 11-03-2013 21:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35547150)
I like that we got pre launch info for the ITV HD channels, but I'm sensible enought to know that things can unfortunately get delayed and don't start throwing my toys out of the pram when they do get delayed.

The ITV HD channels (lack of) has caused a lot of discussion on this thread for a long time, and provked a lot of critisism of VM, so it was good to know that a deal had been done. That meant that the uncertainty was gone. All people had to do was exercise a little paitience.
exactly least we know they are coming now very well said

:clap::clap::clap::clap:

paultrademark 11-03-2013 21:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35547153)
exactly least we know they are coming now very well said

:clap::clap::clap::clap:
Or do we?

Might have fallen through at last minute with Sky coming in with a better off to keep them as exclusive along with the VOD demand stuff that will no doubt turn out as exclusive too ;)

Denyo1977 11-03-2013 21:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35547150)
I like that we got pre launch info for the ITV HD channels, but I'm sensible enought to know that things can unfortunately get delayed and don't start throwing my toys out of the pram when they do get delayed.

The ITV HD channels (lack of) has caused a lot of discussion on this thread for a long time, and provked a lot of critisism of VM, so it was good to know that a deal had been done. That meant that the uncertainty was gone. All people had to do was exercise a little paitience.
To be honest I am not that fussed about the ITV HD channels. But announcing them ONE day before they were supposed to be available and then they can't even stick to that. We knew the TV Anywhere app was coming, how long did that take in the end? By no means am I saying it will take that long again. But Virgin's word doesn't mean a lot.

jj20x 11-03-2013 22:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Denyo1977 (Post 35547132)
...and now announcing channels for the next day and not even manage to keep that promise.
So I'd rather switch on the TiVo box and be surprised if there is something new :p:
Well, they did actually announce it for the same day. You'd think they could have checked if it had actually arrived first. ;)

Helix 11-03-2013 23:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35546915)
Thats the one. Im sure they said on news it was coming to UK cable
I saw the report on breakfast, it was a bit confusing but I don't think it is coming to UK Cable. The reporter said it was in the US and is now on cable over here, but I think she was based in Israel and meant it is now available there.

nodrogd 12-03-2013 00:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Helix (Post 35547191)
I saw the report on breakfast, it was a bit confusing but I don't think it is coming to UK Cable. The reporter said it was in the US and is now on cable over here, but I think she was based in Israel and meant it is now available there.
I think that is what is catching people out about that report. The US channel launched in April 2012. The Israeli company that has just launched it's own version has hinted it is interested in the UK market, but that is all.

Media Boy UK 12-03-2013 11:51
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Channel removed by Virgin Media.

I see that one channel has been removed from my Total Channels - I think Virgin removed 'Sunrise Radio' (Channel was removed from the Virgin EPG on March 1st).

Aguero9320 12-03-2013 15:01
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Horse & Country on its way to Virgin?

Horse & Country TV are doing a survey via their website to expand their audience. They want to know whether the channel should launch on Freeview, Freesat, BT Vision or Virgin Media next. Before anyone asks me, I participated in the survey and voted for Virgin. :D Is this a good thing or a bad thing?:o:

If anyone wants to participate in the survey and vote for Virgin, here is the link:
http://www.a516digital.com/2013/03/h...r-freesat.html

denphone 12-03-2013 15:18
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As a lover of horses l would not mind this channel.


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