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Media Boy UK 03-10-2011 12:03

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
The latest I have is:

ITV HD and Sky Atlantic are still in negotiated with Virgin Media.

HD Boy 03-10-2011 12:04

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
It looks the ITV HD channels are confirmed

Media Boy UK 03-10-2011 12:05

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
It an rumour AFAIK.

HD Boy 03-10-2011 12:10

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewuk (Post 35309130)
Tweeted last night by PremierSportsTV

Ah Monday blessed Monday. Never been so happy as big content announcements on way this week @virginmedia #youknowyouwantus

Interesting!!

Quote:

@PremierSportsTV Any plans for a HD channel? Im glad that you put UFC fight night on but it is better in HD
Quote:

@ManUnitedTalk anything is possible if @virginmedia get it on...
10 hours ago
Could the big content announcements be they launching a HD channel ? Maybe Virgin Media are trying to get a deal which might include a HD channel
http://twitter.com/#!/premiersportstv

---------- Post added at 11:10 ---------- Previous post was at 11:06 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35309166)
It an rumour AFAIK.

I have sent email to the virgin media ceo office I will post the reply here.

nstokes 03-10-2011 12:14

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35309158)
My insider told me last week that Channel 890 is just an ''new frequency test''.

ok thanks

denphone 03-10-2011 12:18

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Where does it say that then.

HD Boy 03-10-2011 12:20

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35309175)
Where does it say that then.

Quote:

I asked that office myself and they said there are no plans to launch any new channels and the only confirmed channels are the UKTV HD channels as well as ITV HD channels and Sky Atlantic is still to be negotiated with the broadcaster.
Reason for the lack of channels is because some channels are restricted to Sky only due to Sky carriage contract terms other reasons are because Virgin Media don't feel that there is a big demand for them.

muppetman11 03-10-2011 12:20

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309167)
Could the big content announcements be they launching a HD channel ? Maybe Virgin Media are trying to get a deal which might include a HD channel
http://twitter.com/#!/premiersportstv

---------- Post added at 11:10 ---------- Previous post was at 11:06 ----------


I have sent email to the virgin media ceo office I will post the reply here.

Another day another batch of rumours :rolleyes:

joff81 03-10-2011 12:22

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309167)
Could the big content announcements be they launching a HD channel ? Maybe Virgin Media are trying to get a deal which might include a HD channel
http://twitter.com/#!/premiersportstv

---------- Post added at 11:10 ---------- Previous post was at 11:06 ----------


I have sent email to the virgin media ceo office I will post the reply here.

I do hope premier sports is on its way to VM as that means I can finally watch NASCAR again well nation wide cup anyway.

denphone 03-10-2011 12:24

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35309179)
Another day another batch of rumours :rolleyes:

Ever thought of the film Groundhog day as thats seems very apt at the moment.:rolleyes:

ken1234 03-10-2011 13:51

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309165)
It looks the ITV HD channels are confirmed

we talking about itv 2 3 and 4 hd comeing to virgin and all the channels been confirmed with itv and virgin ?

Media Boy UK 03-10-2011 14:15

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ken1234 (Post 35309203)
we talking about itv 2 3 and 4 hd comeing to virgin and all the channels been confirmed with itv and virgin ?

Yes - HD Boy is talking about ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD and ITV4 HD.
And No - they has not been confirmed as coming to Virgin it only an Internet rumour.

ken1234 03-10-2011 14:17

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35309209)
Yes - HD Boy is talking about ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD and ITV4 HD.
And No - they has not been confirmed as coming to Virgin it only an Internet rumour.

thanks mate

Maggy 03-10-2011 14:19

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35309179)
Another day another batch of rumours :rolleyes:

The answer is in your own remit.Don't read or listen to them..;)

Gavin-D 03-10-2011 14:30

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35309209)
Yes - HD Boy is talking about ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD and ITV4 HD.

And No - they has not been confirmed as coming to Virgin it only an Internet rumour.

If only HD Boy would get the message it's a rumour, just wait until Media Boy and or Virgin Media confirms it when ever it maybe, Media Boy always keeps us up to date and for that we thank him.

All these rumour's you post are just pointless.

nstokes 03-10-2011 14:35

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35309220)
If only HD Boy would get the message it's a rumour, just wait until Media Boy and or Virgin Media confirms it when ever it maybe, Media Boy always keeps us up to date and for that we thank him.

All these rumour's you post are just pointless.

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: here here, all hale MB :D

HD Boy 03-10-2011 14:35

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35309220)
If only HD Boy would get the message it's a rumour, just wait until Media Boy and or Virgin Media confirms it when ever it maybe, Media Boy always keeps us up to date and for that we thank him.

All these rumour's you post are just pointless.

Yes it's a rumour and Media Boy always keeps us up to date.We will have to wait and see in a couple of weeks.
Someone else was also told they would come in November. Let's hope Media Boy get news from his insiders

eireann 03-10-2011 14:38

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309167)
Could the big content announcements be they launching a HD channel ? Maybe Virgin Media are trying to get a deal which might include a HD channel
http://twitter.com/#!/premiersportstv

---------- Post added at 11:10 ---------- Previous post was at 11:06 ----------


I have sent email to the virgin media ceo office I will post the reply here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35309179)
Another day another batch of rumours :rolleyes:

Another day another email :bigcry: :bigcry:

Media Boy UK 03-10-2011 14:49

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
@HD Boy

My insider has seen this thread and just PM me with the following line:

Quote:

Not heard a thing about ITV HD channels launching

HD Boy 03-10-2011 15:15

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Your insider said the same Sky Movies Classics HD

Media Boy UK 03-10-2011 15:34

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Only given out info from within Virgin.

braysoj1 03-10-2011 15:36

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewuk (Post 35309130)
Tweeted last night by PremierSportsTV

Ah Monday blessed Monday. Never been so happy as big content announcements on way this week @virginmedia #youknowyouwantus

Interesting!!

mb do u know anything about this ps hope it come 2 vm and get it on the xl pack 4 free and a hd channel : )

Media Boy UK 03-10-2011 15:40

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35309257)
mb do u know anything about this ps hope it come 2 vm and get it on the xl pack 4 free and a hd channel : )

Just know about this today.

I have got no news about Premier Sports.

braysoj1 03-10-2011 15:44

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35309259)
Just know about this today.

I have got no news about Premier Sports.

could u find out for us mb :) ps u should become sir media boy

Media Boy UK 03-10-2011 16:08

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309241)
Your insider said the same Sky Movies Classics HD

An 2nd insider has told me the same thing.

devilincarnate 03-10-2011 16:12

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35309261)
could u find out for us mb :) ps u should become sir media boy

The last thing that I heard about this, Is that they were in talks with them. All I know:(

nstokes 03-10-2011 16:13

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
are we sure HD Boy isnt just Media Boy's alter ego breaking out :D only joking MB - your a Leg

devilincarnate 03-10-2011 16:16

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35309284)
are we sure HD Boy isnt just Media Boy's alter ego breaking out :D only joking MB - your a Leg

I will tell you a secret it is actually

Spoiler: 
Denphone:D:D:D:D



Only Joking here:D:D:D:D

nstokes 03-10-2011 16:33

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35309287)
I will tell you a secret it is actually

Spoiler: 
Denphone:D:D:D:D



Only Joking here:D:D:D:D

hahaha that actually made me laugh, that has my day :D

kgollop 03-10-2011 17:36

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35309127)
Anyone with the £7 on the extra STBs will have it removed automatically

Many thanks Ben. Just had my bill through which confirms that :tu:

royaltiger 03-10-2011 18:28

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
I have now come to the conclusion that the big delays in new channel releases are due to customers always emailing the ceo's office, and 99% of his /her time is completely wasted dealing with what we would basically call junk mail. If you honestly think the ceo reads your mail or even has time to "Get Real" its done by assistants and secretaries, Stop the name dropping of mentioning the ceo thinking you'll get a personal answer with inside information on a rumour cos he's read your letter and you've had a reply from him , IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN.

Mobes 03-10-2011 18:32

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35309374)
I have now come to the conclusion that the big delays in new channel releases are due to customers always emailing the ceo's office, and 99% of his /her time is completely wasted dealing with what we would basically call junk mail. If you honestly think the ceo reads your mail or even has time to "Get Real" its done by assistants and secretaries, Stop the name dropping of mentioning the ceo thinking you'll get a personal answer with inside information on a rumour cos he's read your letter and you've had a reply from him , IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN.

Not true. We emailed CEO's office and 20 minutes later got a phone call from someone high up in the office. I won't say who as I wouldn't want to name drop.


I DO agree the HD Boys incessant emailing will achieve nowt as they will get ****ed off beyond belief with it.

devilincarnate 03-10-2011 18:33

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35309374)
I have now come to the conclusion that the big delays in new channel releases are due to customers always emailing the ceo's office, and 99% of his /her time is completely wasted dealing with what we would basically call junk mail. If you honestly think the ceo reads your mail or even has time to "Get Real" its done by assistants and secretaries, Stop the name dropping of mentioning the ceo thinking you'll get a personal answer with inside information on a rumour cos he's read your letter and you've had a reply from him , IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN.

Very true and when I contact people and post the reply I take all the names out. It is very few and far between when I contact someone, As I know they have got more important jobs to do.

royaltiger 03-10-2011 18:35

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35309377)
Not true. We emailed CEO's office and 20 minutes later got a phone call from someone high up in the office. I won't say who as I wouldn't want to name drop.


I DO agree the HD Boys incessant emailing will achieve nowt as they will get ****ed off beyond belief with it.

Its ok you can mention the Ceo's 900th personal assistant to the assistant.;)

devilincarnate 03-10-2011 18:37

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35309381)
Its ok you can mention the Ceo's 900th personal assistant to the assistant.;)

They now have 2000 people to reply to the emails that they get now day's:erm:

muppetman11 03-10-2011 18:39

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35309381)
Its ok you can mention the Ceo's 900th personal assistant to the assistant.;)

Neil Berkett will reply sometimes to customers issues , I emailed with a billing issue sometime ago that three calls to CS hadn't rectified , he replied to me on Sunday night at 7.30pm saying he'd get his office onto it Monday morning , pretty damn impressive from a CEO.

royaltiger 03-10-2011 18:40

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35309377)


I DO agree the HD Boys incessant emailing will achieve nowt as they will get ****ed off beyond belief with it.

Its not just HDBoy there are dozens who seem to think they are personal friends of the Ceo, and have access to his personal mobile and office number.:banghead:

Mobes 03-10-2011 18:41

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35309384)
Neil Berkett will reply sometimes to customers issues , I emailed with a billing issue sometime ago that three calls to CS hadn't rectified , he replied to me on Sunday night at 7.30pm saying he'd get his office onto it Monday morning , pretty damn impressive from a CEO.


I've had (albeit a VERY brief) email from Neil Berkett too and you can call me naive as much as you like but I believe it was from him.

Digital Fanatic 03-10-2011 18:46

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35309387)
I've had (albeit a VERY brief) email from Neil Berkett too and you can call me naive as much as you like but I believe it was from him.

He will occassionally answer emails, but his team will deal with most :)

muppetman11 03-10-2011 18:49

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35309392)
He will occassionally answer emails, but his team will deal with most :)

They are a top office , I agree with Royal Tiger they should be left to their jobs I only emailed due to a constant billing issue which wasn't sorted despite numerous calls and emails to CS.

Digital Fanatic 03-10-2011 18:52

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35309395)
They are a top office , I agree with Royal Tiger they should be left to their jobs I only emailed due to a constant billing issue which wasn't sorted despite numerous calls and emails to CS.

Yeah, it should be a last resort to email them. They are busy and any general enquiries would be better via Twitter, if someone really wants to ask a general question :)

devilincarnate 03-10-2011 18:53

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35309392)
He will occassionally answer emails, but his team will deal with most :)

Yes we know DF as you answer the most of them:D:D:D:D:D

Digital Fanatic 03-10-2011 18:54

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35309398)
Yes we know DF as you answer the most of them:D:D:D:D:D

:D :D :D :D

Some great guys & gals in the CEO's office, I do deal with them from time to time :)

devilincarnate 03-10-2011 18:56

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by digital fanatic (Post 35309399)
:d :d :d :d

i do deal with them from time to time :)

pardon :D:D:D

Digital Fanatic 03-10-2011 18:57

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35309401)
pardon :D:D:D

:erm:


:D :D

devilincarnate 03-10-2011 18:58

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35309403)
:erm:


:D :D

lmfao:D:D:D

Media Boy UK 03-10-2011 19:11

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35309386)
Its not just HDBoy there are dozens who seem to think they are personal friends of the Ceo, and have access to his personal mobile and office number.:banghead:

Media Boy do not use the CEO for any information - I do not even know his email and I do not want it.

royaltiger 03-10-2011 19:15

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35309409)
Media Boy do not use the CEO for any information - I do not even know his email and I do not want it.

I could give to you if you want, I've used it on numerous occasions. :dig:

devilincarnate 03-10-2011 19:35

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35309412)
I could give to you if you want, I've used it on numerous occasions. :dig:

PARDON:erm:

royaltiger 03-10-2011 19:41

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35309419)
PARDON:erm:

Just kidding. :naughty::naughty:

clinteastman 03-10-2011 20:25

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35309392)
He will occassionally answer emails, but his team will deal with most :)

You can tell when they're from him as there usually one word answers!

muppetman11 03-10-2011 20:27

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by clinteastman (Post 35309450)
You can tell when they're from him as there usually one word answers!

Yep mine was short and sweet it said something like sorry to hear that my team will contact you Monday.

devilincarnate 03-10-2011 20:34

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35309453)
Yep mine was short and sweet it said something like sorry to hear that my team will contact you Monday.

Was it something like ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff:erm: As this is short and sweet:erm:

muppetman11 03-10-2011 20:38

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35309459)
Was it something like ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff:erm: As this is short and sweet:erm:

No his responses are always friendly and polite.

Media Boy UK 03-10-2011 21:08

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
BoxNation and Premier Sports on Virgin Media update.

When I ask my insider about both BoxNation and Premier Sports launching on Virgin Media I got this back:

Quote:

I know VM are locked in talks with BoxNation. No update on Premier Sports.

jst 03-10-2011 21:33

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
MB can tell if good food HD and eden HD are going to launch tomorrow ,as there are no slates up telling us that it's coming soon. Cheers

HD Boy 03-10-2011 21:35

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jst (Post 35309526)
MB can tell if good food HD and eden HD are going to launch tomorrow ,as there are no slates up telling us that it's coming soon. Cheers

3 TV magazines have them launching tomorrow. Below is TV and Satellite week
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devilincarnate 03-10-2011 21:44

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309528)
3 TV magazines have them launching tomorrow.

How did they get their Info?

HD Boy 03-10-2011 22:07

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

@PremierSportsTV Is PremierSports coming to Virgin Media very soon and will a HD channel be announced this week ?
Quote:

@buddieboy2011 no sorry
http://twitter.com/#!/PremierSportsTV

zantarous 03-10-2011 22:17

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Do you really think that the would tell you if they were launching a HD channel this week? Forget all the money they pay a PR firm or the fact that they old do a press release no why not just tell it to some random twitter poster.

Chad 03-10-2011 22:46

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewuk (Post 35309130)
Tweeted last night by PremierSportsTV

Ah Monday blessed Monday. Never been so happy as big content announcements on way this week @virginmedia #youknowyouwantus

Interesting!!

Well it must be a big content deal if Premier Sports think it'll tempt Virgin into talks. I'm not too sure what sports rights are available right now. Thinking about what would tempt virgin into talks, I think it would need to be a football deal and I suspect it's one we've seen before, from the days of Setanta Sports.

Seeing the Euro 2012 qualifiers are coming to an end this month, and the various home nations have no control over who broadcasts their away fixtures, I would not be surprised to hear that Premier Sports have landed the following:

All England away qualifiers for World Cup 2014
All England away friendlies over the next 24 months
All Scotland away qualifiers for World Cup 2014
All Scotland away friendlies over the next 24 months
All Wales away qualifiers for World Cup 2014
All Wales away friendlies for the next 24 months
All Ireland away qualifiers for World Cup 2014
All Ireland away friendlies for the next 24 months
All Northern Ireland qualifiers for World Cup 2014
All Northern Ireland friendlies for the next 24 months

It's very similar to the deal Setanta Sports agreed with all the various foreign TV broadcasters about 4 years ago. Seeing it's the same guys behind Premier Sports, this to me seems to be the most likely content deal. Setanta didn't have to spend big money for this previously, they where quick out the blocks and secured the TV rights before SKY, ITV and BBC had even started negotiations. Sure it'll be about 10 months before the first qualifying games, but there will be plenty of friendlies between now and then.

I also wouldn't be surprised if Premier Sports have landed the TV rights to broadcast the up coming play-off qualifiers for Euro 2012 between the 8 second place teams in each group.

The only other thing I can think of is all is not well between UFC and ESPN UK which might have allowed Premier Sports to secure a deal. Seems there was a desire for the UFC to have a joint UK and Eire deal?

http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/...spn-deal-ends/

Remember I don't know any of this for sure however I beleive Premier Sports need to secure a big rights deal before Virgin would even consider talking to them seriously.

startoucher 03-10-2011 22:54

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309573)


Its ok quoting a Twitter account but if you look the @PremierSportsTV is not a verified account, ok it probably is legit and their tweets genuine, but as Virgin customers lets not get carried away. As much as we all want more content for our cold hard cash, dont forget the route of evil still dictates what content we get *cough* "I only want a dish to eat off!"

HD Boy 03-10-2011 22:54

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35309588)
Do you really think that the would tell you if they were launching a HD channel this week? Forget all the money they pay a PR firm or the fact that they old do a press release no why not just tell it to some random twitter poster.

True

muppetman11 03-10-2011 23:12

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309573)

Somebody on DS seems to like guessing like you :D

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=690

thunderlips 03-10-2011 23:31

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309528)
3 TV magazines have them launching tomorrow. Below is TV and Satellite week
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2...2011204456.jpg

check out sky movie classics no hd on there lol ! think they need emailing ! lol

HD Boy 03-10-2011 23:36

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderlips (Post 35309648)
check out sky movie classics no hd on there lol ! think they need emailing ! lol

I know. It's on the Virgin TV listings as starting from 6am tomorrow

Media Boy UK 04-10-2011 02:24

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
October 4th channel launches LIVE updates:

Sky Movies Classic HD is not working on my box right now (I do not pay for non XL HD)

---------- Post added at 01:23 ---------- Previous post was at 01:20 ----------

Channel 441 now been remove from my box

---------- Post added at 01:24 ---------- Previous post was at 01:23 ----------

Good Food +1 moves to channel 262.

HD Boy 04-10-2011 02:33

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Sky Movies Classics HD is showing a film called "Saboteur" on channel 441 on my box.

HD Boy 04-10-2011 02:49

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
The 4 UKTV HD channels are now on the HD channel list
http://shop.virginmedia.com/digital-...n-tv/hdtv.html

Media Boy UK 04-10-2011 03:02

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
My V+ HD is saying that Yesterday +1, Eden HD, Eden +1 and Good Food HD will launch on Friday.

HD Boy 04-10-2011 03:03

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35309728)
My V+ HD is saying that Yesterday +1, Eden HD, Eden +1 and Good Food HD will launch on Friday.

Could Watch HD and Dave HD launch on the same day ? but The

Media Boy UK 04-10-2011 03:08

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Sometime next week for Watch HD and Dave HD around October 12th.

New list update later today.

HD Boy 04-10-2011 03:13

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35309728)
My V+ HD is saying that Yesterday +1, Eden HD, Eden +1 and Good Food HD will launch on Friday.

TV magazines said they would launch today.

Media Boy UK 04-10-2011 03:15

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
I know that but my V+ says Friday.

HD Boy 04-10-2011 03:16

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Total servs were 358 now 361 and 4 new uktv channels :confused:

Media Boy UK 04-10-2011 03:17

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Maybe an other BBC Red Button thing been remove.

HD Boy 04-10-2011 03:18

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
How many channels can be in 3 new streams Could it include Watch HD and Dave HD ?

Media Boy UK 04-10-2011 03:20

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309735)
how many channels can be in 3 new streams ?

As far as I know:

30 Radio Channels
10 SD Channels
2 HD Channels (1 HD channel use up 4 SD Channels)

Numbers list is maybe just for one stream - but info listed is from years ago.

RichardCoulter 04-10-2011 03:24

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35309724)
Sky Movies Classics HD is showing a film called "Saboteur" on channel 441 on my box.

Looks like it's started early :) ISTR that many channels have started before the official 6am start time.

Media Boy UK 04-10-2011 03:25

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35309737)
Looks like it's started early :) ISTR that many channels have started before the official 6am start time.

Cinemoi did launch at 2.30am.

denphone 04-10-2011 07:40

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35309287)
I will tell you a secret it is actually

Spoiler: 
Denphone:D:D:D:D



Only Joking here:D:D:D:D

And l was considering appointing you as one of Muppetmans apprentices.:D:D

kgollop 04-10-2011 09:30

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
They've got slates up for Eden HD etc now, sorry if already mentioned

ken1234 04-10-2011 10:06

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
got Sky Movies Classics HD went live at 6am and got the new hd uk channels saying comeing soom

denphone 04-10-2011 10:39

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ken1234 (Post 35309771)
got Sky Movies Classics HD went live at 6am and got the new hd uk channels saying comeing soom

Yes same here so patience gets rewarded in the end and now all we want is Sky Atlantic, Box nation, Premier Sports and several other channels.

japitts 04-10-2011 11:01

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Not sure if this is just an area-specific thing but very welcome nonetheless..

The CatchUp OnDemand listings screen is now widescreen as far as choosing a program. It would previously switch back to 4:3 once you reached the second menu in.

denphone 04-10-2011 11:17

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Virgin Media secures five UKTV HD channels

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-channels.html

Stephen 04-10-2011 11:39

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35309802)
Virgin Media secures five UKTV HD channels

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-channels.html

That not new though, we have known that for ages.

denphone 04-10-2011 11:41

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35309806)
That not new though, we have known that for ages.

But it was never confirmed via a press release until now.

ken1234 04-10-2011 11:55

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
i all so see that virgin have giveing OnDemand a new look on my tiov boxs and all so update sky sport app on tiov today. this Watch +1 still moveing too epg 191 this week too make room for Watch hd ?

Gavin-D 04-10-2011 12:49

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
The rundown is now:

M: BBC HD, ITV1 HD, 4 HD, FIVE HD

M+: add Film 4HD (exclusive to Virgin Media)

XL: add ESPN HD, FX HD, MTV Networks HD, National Geographic HD LIVING HD, E4 HD, SyFy HD, Discovery HD, Eurosport HD, Comedy Central HD, Sky 1 HD, Sky Arts 1 HD, Sky Arts 2 HD, Good Food HD, Watch HD, Dave HD, Eden HD, (Alibi HD from 2012)

Eden HD (7 October), Good Food HD (7 October), Dave HD (10 October), Watch HD (12 October) and Alibi HD (TBC 2012).

Dave HD = Endless repeats of Top Gear in HD. ;)

denphone 04-10-2011 12:55

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35309838)
What she failed to say is only XL customers will see the new UKTV HD channels so a lot of us won't get to see the channels.

Dave HD = Endless repeats of Top Gear in HD. ;)

But Gavin you have to remember that being on the XL TV package they pay double what L TV customers pay so l think that entitles them to the extra channels.

HD Boy 04-10-2011 12:59

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35309841)
But Gavin you have to remember that being on the XL TV package they pay double what L TV customers pay so l think that entitles them to the extra channels.

Xl customers also get ESPN ,ESPN HD,ESPN America and ESPN Classic included. I hope we do get the ITV hd channels next month.

denphone 04-10-2011 13:03

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Well lets see but l am happy with what has happened in the last few days and with the promise of more to come plus with all the added extras and updates coming to Tivo in the future things are looking rosy in the garden.

Media Boy UK 04-10-2011 13:11

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
My next week copy of Radio Times confrim that Dave HD will launch on October 10th with Dave Ja Vu moving channel numbers.

Radio Times also confrim that Watch HD will launch on October 12th with Watch +1 moving channel numbers.

HD Boy 04-10-2011 13:16

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35309846)
My next week copy of Radio confrim that Watch HD and Dave HD will launch on October 12th with Dave Ja Vu and Watch +1 moving channel numbers.

Does not mean it will launch on that day.
The TV Magazines said Good Food HD and Eden HD would launch on october 4th. They actually launch on October 7th

BenMcr 04-10-2011 13:17

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Official release for the HD Channels is here http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...-fee-21b7.aspx

nstokes 04-10-2011 13:18

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35309851)
Official release for the HD Channels is here http://sustainability.virginmedia.co...urrentLocale=1

thanks Ben

The Yank 04-10-2011 13:45

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35309127)
Anyone with the £7 on the extra STBs will have it removed automatically

Hi Ben - I have been scouring this thread unsuccessfully to see what this is about. I'm hoping we can now get the Sky HD channels FOC on our second box - I am VIP 50. Is that what it is?

Media Boy UK 04-10-2011 13:46

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
October List update - updated UKTV Channel news.

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 ===
=== October ===
1st. Comedy Central and Comedy Central HD is both temporarily re-packaged into the M+ pack on Virgin Channels 132 and 133 until November 1st at 6am.
5th. Dave Ja Vu to move from Virgin Channel 129 to Virgin Channel 191.
5th. Watch +1 to move from Virgin Channel 125 to Virgin Channel 190.
7th. Yesterday +1 will launch on Channel 204 today.
7th. Eden HD will launch on Channel 209 today.
7th. Eden +1 will launch on Channel 210 today.
7th. Good Food HD will launch on Channel 261 today.
10th. Dave HD will launch on Channel 129 today.
12th. Watch HD will launch on Channel 125 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 October 3rd 2011.

The following Channels are said to be testing on Virgin Media right now:

-Test 43 - new frequency test (On EPG Channel 890).
-New frequency test (Not on EPG but may testing in Virgin HQ on Channel 891).
-New frequency test (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:
-

Channel has been confrim as in talks with Virgin Media by my insiders:
-BoxNation
-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.)
-Premier Sports (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 =====
Media Boy - Keep it real and FREE on Cable Forum.

=== 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 October 2nd 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 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: Later this week - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.


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

BenMcr 04-10-2011 13:49

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by The Yank (Post 35309864)
Hi Ben - I have been scouring this thread unsuccessfully to see what this is about. I'm hoping we can now get the Sky HD channels FOC on our second box - I am VIP 50. Is that what it is?

Yes - if you've not already got Sky HD on the second box you'll need to phone in to arrange it. If your second box isn't HD activated (or isn't V HD) then you'll need to sort that first here http://shop.virginmedia.com/existing...de-to-vhd.html


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