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ken1234 28-09-2011 18:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shaggi (Post 35306460)
According to Frank Warren

"It is now all systems go for the channel that can be found on Sky platform channel 456 and very soon on Virgin."

Good Times!

"BoxNation is setting a precedent in that it's the first dedicated boxing channel in Britain. It will be free-to-air before becoming a subscription channel by the end of the year.
It will show eight live events per month plus provide up-to-date news, magazine features and show some of the great old fights from yesteryear for £10 per month."

Bad Times!
yes that what i like to know were the the Virgin Media logo

borrissey 28-09-2011 18:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Seems a bit steep £10 a month.

ken1234 28-09-2011 18:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35306526)
Seems a bit steep £10 a month.
yes mate £10 this but at Frank Warren for you anythink from him

borrissey 28-09-2011 18:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Will probably show the Benn v Eubank fights over and over again to till up the time.

Sirius 28-09-2011 18:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35306261)
l gather you have insider information.;)
Do us a favour dont quote him then i dont have to read his spam. I have him on ignore :)

Chad 28-09-2011 18:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35306526)
Seems a bit steep £10 a month.

That's what I thought at first too however Box Nation will show at least 2 live shows per week, including full under card. £10.00 per month for 8 live shows isn't too bad. I'm a boxing nut who usually shells out £15.00 on PPV every 2 months, and a subscription to SKY Sports so this for me is good value. It means a genuine boxing fan can get access to regular top British and World events without the need to subscribe to SKY Sports.

What is £10 these days anyway? 30 cigarettes. If you smoke, try and smoke 1 less cigarette per day. Over the period of a month you'd have saved enough money to subscribe to Box Nation:D God I've been reading so much about Box Nation online I've started to adopt Frank Warrens marketing B.S. :D

Dave42 28-09-2011 18:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35306550)
That's what I thought at first too however Box Nation will show at least 2 live shows per week, including full under card. £10.00 per month for 8 live shows isn't too bad. I'm a boxing nut who usually shells out £15.00 on PPV every 2 months, and a subscription to SKY Sports so this for me is good value. It means a genuine boxing fan can get access to regular top British and World events without the need to subscribe to SKY Sports.

What is £10 these days anyway? 30 cigarettes. If you smoke, try and smoke 1 less cigarette per day. Over the period of a month you'd have saved enough money to subscribe to Box Nation:D God I've been reading so much about Box Nation online I've started to adopt Frank Warrens marketing B.S. :D
you decided if your going to the dark side mate

HD Boy 28-09-2011 18:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35306526)
Seems a bit steep £10 a month.
I agree

borrissey 28-09-2011 18:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35306550)
That's what I thought at first too however Box Nation will show at least 2 live shows per week, including full under card. £10.00 per month for 8 live shows isn't too bad. I'm a boxing nut who usually shells out £15.00 on PPV every 2 months, and a subscription to SKY Sports so this for me is good value. It means a genuine boxing fan can get access to regular top British and World events without the need to subscribe to SKY Sports.

What is £10 these days anyway? 30 cigarettes. If you smoke, try and smoke 1 less cigarette per day. Over the period of a month you'd have saved enough money to subscribe to Box Nation:D God I've been reading so much about Box Nation online I've started to adopt Frank Warrens marketing B.S. :D
Or 10 battered mars bars or 4 bottles of buck fast.

devilincarnate 28-09-2011 19:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35306566)
Or 10 battered mars bars or 4 bottles of buck fast.
You can guess what you do on your time off:D:D:D:D

HD Boy 28-09-2011 19:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35306604)
You can guess what you do on your time off:D:D:D:D
:D:D

gcampbell 28-09-2011 19:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Blimey, where do you buy your buskfast that cheap?!

At least boxing fans will have a choice to get their channel and pay extra for it if they want - I can certainly understand why they would, I'd most likely be prepared to pay an extra tenner for Sky Atlantic HD if that were an option!

HD Boy 28-09-2011 19:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gcampbell (Post 35306607)
Blimey, where do you buy your buskfast that cheap?!

At least boxing fans will have a choice to get their channel and pay extra for it if they want - I can certainly understand why they would, I'd most likely be prepared to pay an extra tenner for Sky Atlantic HD if that were an option!
I want Sky Atlantic HD as well but i would not pay anymore than £3

gcampbell 28-09-2011 19:37
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But you would pay for it, which is kind of the point - people would pay to get it but we don't even have that option.

HD Boy 28-09-2011 19:46
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I would pay £5 for it if that were an option

denphone 28-09-2011 19:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gcampbell (Post 35306412)
The big one to get must be Sky Atlantic - ITV 2, 3, 4 and SKy Sports we at least get in SD, Sky Atlantic we don't get at all.

I am not interested in Box Nation but sympathise with those who are and are desparately waiting to hear if VM will have it, it reminds me of the Sky Atlantic launch - sadly I wouldn't be surprised if a similar outcome comes along.
Yes Sky Atlantic is the one l would like the most along with Sky Movies classic which happily comes in the next week or two.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35306526)
Seems a bit steep £10 a month.
Yes l like boxing but have no intention of paying a extra tenner.

---------- Post added at 18:55 ---------- Previous post was at 18:54 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35306546)
Do us a favour dont quote him then i dont have to read his spam. I have him on ignore :)
l do apoligise for this Sirius.:D

Sirius 28-09-2011 20:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35306619)

l do apoligise for this Sirius.:D
:)

Hugh 28-09-2011 20:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35306611)
I want Sky Atlantic HD as well but i would not pay anymore than £3
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35306616)
I would pay £5 for it if that were an option
And only one post and 24 minutes between those two statements.....:D

HD Boy 28-09-2011 20:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35306642)
And only one post and 24 minutes between those two statements.....:D
I changed my mind

devilincarnate 28-09-2011 20:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35306642)
And only one post and 24 minutes between those two statements.....:D
It has changed like a auction estimate (on Bargain Hunt)

Sirius 28-09-2011 20:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35306642)
And only one post and 24 minutes between those two statements.....:D
It proves he should have his name changed to sir spamalot

Chad 28-09-2011 21:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35306551)
you decided if your going to the dark side mate
I'm so close. Got a quote last night, read all the terms and conditions, tried to find out what my new broadband speed would really be like with SKY and asked the wife for permission...... it's almost all systems go. Now the idea is in her head, all the Mrs. is talking about is SKY Atlantic:D

The fly in the ointment is Box Nation have just added a video stream facility to their website. It means until they go subscription based, and arrive on Virgin, I can watch all the action on my PC. My monitor is 23 inches so I can live with this until Frank Warren and Virgin reach agreement.

So for now I'm with Virgin however I really need to start hearing something positive about Box Nation.

TheDon 28-09-2011 21:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gcampbell (Post 35306614)
But you would pay for it, which is kind of the point - people would pay to get it but we don't even have that option.
You'd seriously pay £10 for that one channel? It's not even a premium channel.
Where would you draw the line? Would you then pay another £10 a month if they launched another new channel?

Dave42 28-09-2011 21:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDon (Post 35306692)
You'd seriously pay £10 for that one channel? It's not even a premium channel.
Where would you draw the line? Would you then pay another £10 a month if they launched another new channel?
exactly and it the most over rated channel there is too

muppetman11 28-09-2011 21:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35306694)
exactly and it the most over rated channel there is too
Something tells me you don't like Sky Dave :D

Dave42 28-09-2011 21:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35306696)
Something tells me you don't like Sky Dave :D
no just dont like there over charging and over hyping everything and don't like the fact they withholding channels like sky sports 3+4HD when we paying for them too yes they done some very good things too

oh ps dont like murdoch too lol

muppetman11 28-09-2011 21:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35306699)
no just dont like there over charging and over hyping everythingdont like the fact they withholding channels like sky sports 3+4HD when we paying for them too
I agree with you re Sports HD3/4 as for Atlantic it's ok some decent shows but also some junk , they're bound to advertise it aggressively though after all they paid enough for the content.

Dave42 28-09-2011 21:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35306702)
I agree with you re Sports HD3/4 as for Atlantic it's ok some decent shows but also some junk , they're bound to advertise it aggressively though after all they paid enough for the content.
yes agree not all of atlantic is junk but it is way over hyped seen broadwalk empire wasnt impressed want to see games of thrones and blue bloods though

Chad 28-09-2011 21:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35306696)
Something tells me you don't like Sky Dave :D
SKY Dave? Is that a new channel from SKY showing repeats of all their old "classic" shows like Dream Team, Ross Kemp on Gangs and Brainiac?:D

Dave42 28-09-2011 21:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35306714)
SKY Dave? Is that a new channel from SKY showing repeats of all their old "classic" shows like Dream Team, Ross Kemp on Gangs and Brainiac?:D
very good chad :D:D:D

muppetman11 28-09-2011 21:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35306714)
SKY Dave? Is that a new channel from SKY showing repeats of all their old "classic" shows like Dream Team, Ross Kemp on Gangs and Brainiac?:D
:D:D:D

HD Boy 29-09-2011 00:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Does anyone think there will ever be a Sky2 HD or will it be Sky1+1 HD ? Any news on Eurosport 2 HD coming to the uk ?

Sky Movies Classics HD launches at 6am on the 5th of october not the 4th according to this. Is this wrong ?
http://tv.virginmedia.com/vtvapp/epg.do

denphone 29-09-2011 07:16
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There are no plans at the moment for Sky2 HD or Eurosport 2 HD.

andrewstevenson 29-09-2011 10:17
Still no slates for all new uktv hd channels on virgin

HD Boy 29-09-2011 11:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Media boy Does Virgin Media have the rights to any future UKTV HD channels ie Yesterday, Home etc ?

Media Boy UK 29-09-2011 12:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35306904)
Media boy Does Virgin Media have the rights to any future UKTV HD channels ie Yesterday, Home etc ?
No info.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewstevenson (Post 35306885)
Still no slates for all new uktv hd channels on virgin
Unless they launch on Friday or Monday it look like Virgin have make up they mind to not launch them after all.

Next Week Radio Times says that Eden HD, Eden +1 and Yesterday +1 will launch on October 4th.

HD Boy 29-09-2011 12:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35306906)
No info.

---------- Post added at 11:00 ---------- Previous post was at 10:55 ----------



Unless they launch on Friday or Monday it look like Virgin have make up they mind to not launch them after all.

Next Week Radio Times says that Eden HD, Eden +1 and Yesterday +1 will launch on October 4th.
What Good Food HD ?

Media Boy UK 29-09-2011 12:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35306915)
What Good Food HD ?
Radio Times do not carry listings for Good Food (But they do for Food Network).

HD Boy 29-09-2011 12:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35306919)
Radio Times do not carry listings for Good Food (But they do for Food Network).
Is it the Radio Times magazine or online version ?

Media Boy UK 29-09-2011 12:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35306921)
Is it the Radio Times magazine or online version ?
Magazine.

johnasimmons 29-09-2011 12:20
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They are listed in 'TV & Satelitte Week' as well from next Tuesday

HD Boy 29-09-2011 12:24
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Sky Movies Classics HD now launches on the october 4th
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/295...adiomedia1.png

Arthurgray50@blu 29-09-2011 12:37
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Can someone answer a question, why does it take so long for VM to decide to put new channels on, its always talk, talk etc.

IS there space on the VM Network to bring in channels and if so how many can it carry ?

HD Boy 29-09-2011 12:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Back in dec 2010 virgin media said they had path to grow to 80 HD channels in next 2 or 3 years
Quote:
Dec. 02. 2010 / 9:30AM, VMED - Virgin Media Inc. Analyst and Investors Day (London)
It is separate from the broadcast connectivity that we have where effectively we are providing 300 standard definition channels, 30 HD channels at the moment, but with a path to grow to 80 HD channels over the next two years, or three years.
page 10
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External...xUeXBlPTM=&t=1
They are spending thousands and thousands upgrading the tv system so we will get a lot more HD channels.

Media Boy UK 29-09-2011 13:03
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September List update. - updating info (Final update this week)

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

BOLD = New

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News.
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: = It an Media Boy EXCLUSIVE and you can only see it on this thread.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== September ===
1st. Nat Geo is temporarily re-packaged into the L pack on Virgin Channel 230 until October 1st.
30th - October 4th. Good Food +1 will move from Virgin Channel 261 to Virgin Channel 262 sometime this week.

=== October ===
1st. Virgin Media are going to move Sky Premium HD Channels from £7 per box to £7 per account from 1st of October.
1st. Sky Movies Collection customers will get a £2 reduction on Virgin Media (But not to viewers who have got Sky Sports with it or just one Sky Movies Channel package).
1st. Virgin Media customers who have Sky Movies Collection with the TV M package will see their cost being cut by £2 to £26.00.
1st. Virgin Media customers who have Sky Movies Collection with the TV M+, L or XL package will see their cost being cut by £2 to £19.50.
4th. Sky Movies Classic HD will launch on Channel 441 today at 6am.
4/5th. Yesterday +1 will launch on Channel 204 today.
4/5th. Eden HD will launch on Channel 209 today.
4/5th. Eden +1 will launch on Channel 210 today.
4/5th. Good Food HD will launch on Channel 261 today.
5th. Watch +1 to move from Virgin Channel 125 to Virgin Channel 190,
5th. Dave Ja Vu to move from Virgin Channel 129 to Virgin Channel 191.
5th. Virgin will put an Slate up for Watch HD on Channel 125.
5th. Virgin will put an Slate up for Dave HD on Channel 129.
12th. Watch HD will launch on Channel 125 today.
12th. Dave HD will launch on Channel 129 today.

=== November ===
1st. PBS UK may launch on Virgin Media - Talks still ongoing.

=== December ===
No News...

=== January 2012 ===
Coming soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 1 launches on Cable Forum.

=== February 2012 ===
No News...

=== March 2012 ===
No News...

=== April 2012 ===
No News...

=== May 2012 ===
No News...

=== June 2012 ===
No News...

=== July 2012 ===
19th. BBC Three will broadcast all day long until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 106.

=== August 2012 ===
13th. BBC Three will go back to its 7pm starting time from today on Virgin Media Channel 106.

=== September 2012 ===
No News...

=== October 2012 ===
No News...

=== November 2012 ===
No News...

=== December 2012 ===
No News...

=== By 2013 ===
Alibi HD to launch on Virgin Media.

=== By 2015 ===
RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Sky Anytime + will launch soon on Virgin TV.
-Owners of BoxNation - Boxing Channel Media Limited - says they hope to sign an deal with Virgin Media soon to launch on Virgin TV.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-Discovery may launch an 3D Channels if audience numbers are high on Virgin on Demand.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-MTVN HD will be rebranded as MTV Live HD on Virgin Channel 310.
-TCM to be rebranded on Virgin Channel 415.
-The BBC may axe BBC Three or BBC Four from Virgin Channels 106 or 107 (And other networks) has part of BBC Cuts.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Diva TV will be rebranded as Diva Universal on Virgin Channel 164.
-Virgin Media will launch the Sky Sports red button on TiVo.
-Virgin Media will cease all analogue television transmissions.

=== The following channels are rumoured to be launching or in talks with Virgin Media ===
List last updated on September 27th 2011.

The following Channels are said to be testing on Virgin Media right now:
-Test 43 - unknown channel number 1 (On EPG Channel 890).
-Unknown channel number 2 (Not on EPG but may testing in Virgin HQ on Channel 891).
-Unknown channel number 3 (Not on EPG but may testing in Virgin HQ on Channel 892).

The following Channels are said to be set to launch on Virgin Media soon:
-BoxNation

Channel has been confrim as in talks with Virgin Media by my insiders:
-Sky Atlantic
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD

Channel has not been confrim as in talks with Virgin Media by my insiders:
-PBS UK (But are said to be in talks with Virgin.)
-Sony UK TV (But are said to be in talks with Virgin.)

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

====== Media Boy Information =====
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=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Latest news on Local TV - http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/local-tv
More Latest news on Local TV - http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do...ting/7235.aspx


=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated September 6th 2011.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

Q: NOW THAT BSKYB HAS TOOK OVER VIRGIN MEDIA TELEVISION WILL ANY CHANNELS CLOSE ON VIRGIN TV?
A: Yes Sky has closed Bravo, Channel One and Challenge Jackpot down. But us Virgin Media viewers will see some channels moving about as we have now got Sky1 HD, Sky Arts 1 HD and Sky Arts 2 HD on our network.

Q: WHY DO YOU THINK DISCOVERY WILL AXE TRAVEL & LIVING FOR TLC TO LAUNCH IN THE UK AND IRELAND?
A: Since March 2010 Discovery has replace all the following versions of Discovery Travel & Living with TLC.

In Europe:
-Norway
-Poland
-Balkans (Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia and Bulgaria.)
-Hungary
-The Czech Republic

In Africa:
-South Africa

==== Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on September 27th 2011.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.

Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:

NOTE: Only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (Was AETN UK) ===
Bio HD
Crime & Investigation Network HD
Crime & Investigation Network +1
HISTORY HD
HISTORY +1

=== Own by ABC Television Group ===
Disney Channel HD
Disney Cinemagic HD
Disney Cinemagic +1
Disney Junior +
Disney XD HD

=== Own by ARY Group ===
ARY Qtv
ARY Oneworld
ARY Entertainment
ARY News

=== Own by BSkyB ===
Pick TV +1
Sky 3D
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Sky Movies Classic HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sports HD3
Sky Sports HD4
Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by Boxing Channel Media Limited ===
BoxNation (Said to be set to sign deal with Virgin Media soon)

=== Own by CBS International and Chello Zone ===
CBS Action
CBS Drama
CBS Reality +1
Horror Channel +1

=== Own by Channel 4 Television Corporation ===
More 4 +1

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
Bliss
Chart Show TV
Dance Nation TV
Flava
Kix!
NME TV
POP
Pop Girl
Pop Girl +1
Scuzz
The Vault
Tiny Pop +1
True Movies 2

=== Own by Discovery Networks Europe ===
Animal Planet +1
Discovery 3D (May launch if audience viewing numbers are high via on Demand.)
Discovery Home & Health +1
Discovery Knowledge +1
Discovery Science +1
DMAX +1
DMAX +2
Investigation Discovery
TLC (May replace Discovery Travel and Living.)
Quest +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
ESPN America HD

=== Own by GMG Radio ===
Real Radio
Real Radio XS

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd ===
ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD
ITV4 HD

=== Own by NBC Universal Global Networks ===
Diva TV +1
Universal Channel HD

=== Own by NGC Europe Limited ===
FX +1
Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Sony ===
NOTE: The following channels will become part of the ''ViewAsia'' package if Sony can sign an new deal Virgin Media:
ARY Digital^
B4U Movies^
Colors^
MAX^
SAB
Sahara One
SET Asia^

^ = On Virgin Media right now.

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
Sony Entertainment Television
Sony Entertainment Television +1

=== Own by STAR TV ===
STAR Gold
STAR One

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
Absolute 90s

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe ===
Cartoon Network HD
TCM 2
Imagine...Dil Se

=== Own by Viacom ===
BET
BET +1
Comedy Central Extra +1
MTV CLASSIC
MTV MUSIC
MTV +1
Nickelodeon HD
NickToons Replay

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
ZEE Cafe
Zing

Next update: Tuesday or Wednesday - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than THREE channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than THREE channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then THREE channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

©copyright 2011 Media Boy 2006 - 2011. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

gcampbell 29-09-2011 13:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35306694)
exactly and it the most over rated channel there is too
You might think it's overhyped, to me it has the best TV out there - I personally couldn't give a monkeys about SKy Sports but I don't criticise people who choose to pay extra to get it, that's here choice.

Yeah, I would pay a tenner extra to get it.

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Their choice rather!!

Dave42 29-09-2011 14:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gcampbell (Post 35306954)
You might think it's overhyped, to me it has the best TV out there - I personally couldn't give a monkeys about SKy Sports but I don't criticise people who choose to pay extra to get it, that's here choice.

Yeah, I would pay a tenner extra to get it.

---------- Post added at 12:14 ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 ----------

Their choice rather!!
well sky need to stop over charging for it they got a history of that as proved by ofcom with movies ect

zekeisaszekedoes 29-09-2011 14:33
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As long as people keep paying exorbitant prices and they have a stranglehold over certain exclusive sports/movie content, Sky will NEVER stop overcharging. I've considered BSkyB way too expensive ever since they started trading in the early 90s and I just don't see that changing.

Dave42 29-09-2011 14:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zekeisaszekedoes (Post 35307002)
As long as people keep paying exorbitant prices and they have a stranglehold over certain exclusive sports/movie content, Sky will NEVER stop overcharging. I've considered BSkyB way too expensive ever since they started trading in the early 90s and I just don't see that changing.
very true there

Chad 29-09-2011 14:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gcampbell (Post 35306954)
You might think it's overhyped, to me it has the best TV out there - I personally couldn't give a monkeys about SKy Sports but I don't criticise people who choose to pay extra to get it, that's here choice.

Yeah, I would pay a tenner extra to get it.

---------- Post added at 12:14 ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 ----------

Their choice rather!!
I fully respect your passion for the channel. Rather than shelling out £120.00 per year on SKY Atlantic, you'd be cheaper buying DVD box sets of their shows directly from America. Alternatively everything that is on SKY Atlantic is already available for free from non reputable torrent sites. It all depends how much you really want to watch a programme, and if your cool with TV piracy.

Anyways I hope you get your channel and I hope you don't have to pay a tenner for the benefit.

speedski 29-09-2011 15:26
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anyone without TiVO Virgin have dropped the £49.99 activation charge today...for the 500gb box...

HD Boy 29-09-2011 15:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by speedski (Post 35307042)
anyone without TiVO Virgin have dropped the £49.99 activation charge today...for the 500gb box...
Existing Customers now pay £49.95 for installation for the 500GB tivo box
http://shop.virginmedia.com/existing...x-upgrade.html

Chad 29-09-2011 15:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35307047)
Existing Customers now pay £49.95 for installation for the 500GB tivo box
http://shop.virginmedia.com/existing...x-upgrade.html
It's being debated here:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...h-page-27.html

HD Boy 29-09-2011 16:56
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I don't think Boxnation will launch tomorrow
Quote:
Hi All,

I've enquired about this, and the official line at the moment is that we are currently in negotiations to brings this channel to our platform, but at the moment we don't have a time frame or estimate as to when this will be completed.
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/.../736267/page/2
Kind Regards

Media Boy UK 29-09-2011 17:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Well BoxNation did say on September 22nd:

Quote:
We will be making further announcements in due course regarding distribution, including with Virgin Media.
So talks are still ongoing and someone put an Virgin logo up on the BoxNation web site far too early.

Chad 29-09-2011 17:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35307090)
Well BoxNation did say on September 22nd:



So talks are still ongoing and someone put an Virgin logo up on the BoxNation web site far too early.
Us Virgin customers can watch the up and coming live broadcasts on Box Nations free official stream here:

http://www.miomni.com/boxnation/

I believe the channel launches tomorrow at 7:00pm as Liam Walsh takes on Paul Appleby. There is also live action on Saturday from Germany.

I would have preferred to watch this on my big TV in the living room however until the deal with Virgin is done, I'll happily accept this alternative.

It's free!

Media Boy UK 29-09-2011 19:15
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More info on Channel 890.

Virgin are NOT testing any new channels out on Channel 890 (And Channels 891 and 892 in Virgin HQ.) I have been told they are just THREE new frequency testing to see if all areas can deal with the new frequency ahead of added new channels on that frequency.

Sky Movies Classic HD and the new UKTV Channels coming on Tuesday (Info from three TV listings books) are using an old frequency.

HD Boy 29-09-2011 19:21
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Glenn over at Nialli's HD blog has been told november for ITV2,3,4 HD coming to Virgin Media
[img]Download Failed (1)[/img]

http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blo...54304946013383
Media boy Can this be added to your rumoured to be launching list ?

Media Boy UK 29-09-2011 19:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35307168)
Glenn over at Nialli's HD blog has been told november for ITV2,3,4 HD coming to Virgin Media
[img]Download Failed (1)[/img]

http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blo...54304946013383
Media boy Can this be added to your rumoured to be launching list ?
I will keep as now until my tester can see them testing but I do know ITV are in talks with VM over them.

HD Boy 29-09-2011 19:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35307162)
Virgin are NOT testing any new channels out on Channel 890 (And Channels 891 and 892 in Virgin HQ.) I have been told they are just THREE new frequency testing to see if all areas can deal with the new frequency ahead of added new channels on that frequency.
Sky Movies Classic HD and the new UKTV Channels coming on Tuesday (Info from three TV listings books) are using an old frequency.
Could ITV 2,3,4 HD be the added new channels on the new frequency ?

devilincarnate 29-09-2011 19:39
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Yes but please do not forget that I posted the VM were in talks with Premier Sports?

Media Boy UK 29-09-2011 19:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35307185)
Yes but please do not forget that I posted the VM were in talks with Premier Sports?
Oops I forgot about that one - it will be appear online next week.

Gavin-D 29-09-2011 21:09
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Can anyone confirm what package the following channels will go into

Yesterday
Eden HD
Eden +1
Good Food
Watch HD

I would say all the above should go into Package L and XL.

Dave HD

M+, L and XL as Dave is free to air with freeview.

Media Boy UK 29-09-2011 21:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35307277)
Can anyone confirm what package the following channels will go into

Yesterday
Eden HD
Eden +1
Good Food
Watch HD

I would say all the above should go into Package L and XL.

Dave HD

M+, L and XL as Dave is free to air with freeview.
I have not been told yet but I think.

-Yesterday +1 will be on the M+ Package due to Yesterday being on Freeview,
-The other SD Channels will be on the L Package.
-The HD Channels will be on the XL Package,

HD Boy 29-09-2011 21:20
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Media Boy Dave is on freeview so i think Dave HD will be on the M+ package because Film4 is on freeview and Film4 HD is on the M+ package. Watch +1, Good Food +1 are on the XL pack So I think Eden +1 will be on the XL pack.

Chad 29-09-2011 21:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35307290)
Dave is on freeview so i think Dave HD will be on the M+ package because Film4 is on freeview and Film4 HD is on the M+ package.
Good theory however E4 is on freeview too however E4 HD is only on the XL package. I fully expect the UKTV HD channels to be XL only.

HD Boy 29-09-2011 21:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35307296)
Good theory however E4 is on freeview too however E4 HD is only on the XL package. I fully expect the UKTV HD channels to be XL only.
This below is updated at the start of each month
http://www.virginmedia.com/customers...nnel-guide.pdf

devilincarnate 29-09-2011 21:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35307306)
This below will updated at the start of october
http://www.virginmedia.com/customers...nnel-guide.pdf
It is updated at the start of each month:rolleyes:

denphone 29-09-2011 22:21
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A channel l have been looking forward to.

HD Boy 29-09-2011 22:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35307332)
A channel l have been looking forward to.
What new channel are you talking about ? I am looking forward to Sky Movies Classics HD on Tuesday

denphone 29-09-2011 22:26
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Yes thats the one.

HD Boy 29-09-2011 22:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35307338)
Yes thats the one.
Thought so

Chad 29-09-2011 22:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35307306)
This below is updated at the start of each month
http://www.virginmedia.com/customers...nnel-guide.pdf
What am I looking for? Or have you provided the link for me to check in a couple of days? Either way, thanks for the link.

HD Boy 29-09-2011 22:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35307350)
Or have you provided the link for me to check in a couple of days? Either way, thanks for the link.
Yes

HD Boy 29-09-2011 23:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35307363)
Premier League awaits broadcast rights judgment

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/01c8b04a-e...#axzz1ZNSNM0HS
Quote:
The Premier League is thought to be anxious to sort out the broadcast rights hiatus speedily, because it intends to start marketing in the spring for the next instalment of its three-year rights packages.
Could we see live 3pm games on Sky ?

denphone 30-09-2011 08:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Gone are the days of the 3pm games as Sky and Espn like to televise games at the times that will give them the biggest TV audience.

johnasimmons 30-09-2011 11:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
In some in-house adverts Comedy Central are saying 'on VM channel 136' instead of 132.....

HD Boy 30-09-2011 11:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35307516)
In some in-house adverts Comedy Central are saying 'on VM channel 136' instead of 132.....
Was Comedy Central or Comedy Central HD ? then they might a reshuffle
Comedy Central moves to channel 136
Comedy Central HD moves to channel 137
Comedy Central +1 moves to 138
Syfy moves to channel 165
Syfy HD moves to 166
Syfy +1 move to 167
and alibi +1 moves to 132
channel 131 will left for alibi HD in 2012
or Syfy moves to channel 133
Syfy HD moves to 134
Syfy +1 move to 135
and alibi +1 move to 132
channel 131 will left for alibi HD in 2012

johnasimmons 30-09-2011 11:53
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Comedy Central

TheDon 30-09-2011 12:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35307444)
Gone are the days of the 3pm games as Sky and Espn like to televise games at the times that will give them the biggest TV audience.
No, they like to televise them when it is legal for them to do so. The can't show 3pms due to the tv blackout on football to protect the lower leagues. Nothing to do with audience figures at all.

Media Boy UK 30-09-2011 13:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35307516)
In some in-house adverts Comedy Central are saying 'on VM channel 136' instead of 132.....
News to me - Look like an error on Comedy Central part.

Let wait and see what happen when they noted this.

zekeisaszekedoes 30-09-2011 15:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
It appears that Sky Classic Movies HD will be available for M+ package subscribers. I checked last night and again just now, and unlike non-package channels which are grayed out in TiVo's EPG this one is red like the regulars, and of course shows the first movie as being Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as previously indicated. I've set it to record so if it does, very nice, an extra HD movie channel at no extra cost. :D

Actually I notice Double Indemnity is on later that day (Tues 4th), it's a classic, maybe I should set it up to record that instead. ;)

HD Boy 30-09-2011 15:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zekeisaszekedoes (Post 35307659)
It appears that Sky Classic Movies HD will be available for M+ package subscribers. I checked last night and again just now, and unlike non-package channels which are grayed out in TiVo's EPG this one is red like the regulars, and of course shows the first movie as being Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as previously indicated. I've set it to record so if it does, very nice, an extra HD movie channel at no extra cost. :D

Actually I notice Double Indemnity is on later that day (Tues 4th), it's a classic, maybe I should set it up to record that instead. ;)
It won't be. Anyone can view placeholder channels. It will be in the SKY Movies pack on Tues the 4th of October

muppetman11 30-09-2011 15:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zekeisaszekedoes (Post 35307659)
It appears that Sky Classic Movies HD will be available for M+ package subscribers. I checked last night and again just now, and unlike non-package channels which are grayed out in TiVo's EPG this one is red like the regulars, and of course shows the first movie as being Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as previously indicated. I've set it to record so if it does, very nice, an extra HD movie channel at no extra cost. :D

Actually I notice Double Indemnity is on later that day (Tues 4th), it's a classic, maybe I should set it up to record that instead. ;)
You have to be a Sky Movies subscriber don't you :confused:

zekeisaszekedoes 30-09-2011 15:48
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Well, I guess I'll just have to wait and see...

BenMcr 30-09-2011 15:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35307664)
You have to be a Sky Movies subscriber don't you :confused:
Yes

HD Boy 30-09-2011 15:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zekeisaszekedoes (Post 35307665)
Well, I guess I'll just have to wait and see...
It will never be on M+, L and XL. It will always be on the Sky Movies Pack

nstokes 30-09-2011 16:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35307664)
You have to be a Sky Movies subscriber don't you :confused:
yes you do, i think he was messing. i say this becuase all new channels go that colour to start off with :)

in the time it took for me to answer that question it was akready answred 2 times :(

pau1200 30-09-2011 16:25
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Just a bit of news beleive it or not its upto you.
In the process of moving from sky to virgin but didnt want to loose sky atlantic sales guy offered me a good deal and told me that sky atlantic would be on virgin media within 2 months. He agreed that if it wasnt i could cancel my contract and not be tied into the 18months. Paperwork arrived today nothing on it. Phoned them up and once i got through to someone higher up they confirmed my deal, and i have recieved an email with a copy in the post with a new right to cancel.
He then told me that they have internally been given a launch date of the 27th november, not sure if anyone has a contact in vm to check this with. They seem confident, never known sky or virgin give a new customer a getout clause like that before.
Im sure people think this is made up and thats fine, im just passing on information i recieved thats all.

BenMcr 30-09-2011 16:29
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I hate it when Customer Relations do that. They get told the same time as everyone else as to whether new channels launch or not, so as there has been no announcement that Sky Atlantic will launch, they aren't being truthful

pau1200 30-09-2011 16:31
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thanks for clearing that up then, well ill wait the 2 months and then decide if we can live without sky atlantic. Thats why i asked for clarification from someone else from vm.

thanks

HD Boy 30-09-2011 16:33
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It will never launch on 27th november it's a sunday

Hugh 30-09-2011 16:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35307689)
It will never launch on 27th november it's a sunday
Unless of course there was a major new series being launched that day on Sky Atlantic.....;)

nstokes 30-09-2011 16:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pau1200 (Post 35307684)
Just a bit of news beleive it or not its upto you.
In the process of moving from sky to virgin but didnt want to loose sky atlantic sales guy offered me a good deal and told me that sky atlantic would be on virgin media within 2 months. He agreed that if it wasnt i could cancel my contract and not be tied into the 18months. Paperwork arrived today nothing on it. Phoned them up and once i got through to someone higher up they confirmed my deal, and i have recieved an email with a copy in the post with a new right to cancel.
He then told me that they have internally been given a launch date of the 27th november, not sure if anyone has a contact in vm to check this with. They seem confident, never known sky or virgin give a new customer a getout clause like that before.
Im sure people think this is made up and thats fine, im just passing on information i recieved thats all.
i think its unlikley that will be correct (the channel coming) becuase as far as im aware sales have no idea if and when channels are coming, if im wrong im sure someone will correct me. Unless its come from a realable source (media boy :) i wouldnt believe it

pau1200 30-09-2011 16:45
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All i know is someone is right, i just passed on what i was told, im not sure it was customer services i ended up speaking to as they started off by dismissing the fact virgin would ever allow me to leave early. I ended being transfured to a few other people, funny when you mention you have been sold something wrongfully. I do have an email giving me the right to cancel early if sky atlantic isnt on with 2 months, that much i can guarentee, it may just be a sales tactic hoping that ill stay with virgin after ive had tivo for a couple of months.
Dishonest if it is though

BenMcr 30-09-2011 16:47
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Yes it is dishonest by the people you've spoken to, but I would point out it's definately not company policy to be that way

They should be reported

Hugh 30-09-2011 16:48
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pau1200, thank you for passing on the info - much appreciated

pau1200 30-09-2011 16:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
No probs, been reading the forum for a bit only really registered to pass on that info right or wrong i have no idea. will stay around though.
Not sure who to report them to as it might be true, but if it isnt then its not a good way to run a buisness.

HD Boy 30-09-2011 18:04
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Boxnation coming to Virgin Media in october ?
Quote:
Best of the rest:
Boxing – Bernard Hopkins v Chad Dawson: 15 October (BoxNation)
Bottom of the page
http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/t...tober-2011.php

Hugh 30-09-2011 18:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
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