Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

The BBC i-Player will be showing programmes on catch up for 4 weeks soon, so these things can change.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

[QUOTE=Media Boy;35661744]The only info I have seen was from before Christmas coming with an 'Do Not Post' order from an Virgin Media Viewer.

They also said: Do not post as it is not for public consumption until it has been made public and if you do post it will just simply not happen.

No confirmed news from any insiders since 2013.



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Really and people take notice of what you post -----SAD so SAD

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

[QUOTE=Itshim;35661996]I object to that. Of course we don't take notice of what he posts. Most of the time they don't make any sense anyway. :D

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Crimewatch is even shorter!

I'd bet on Lifetime HD coming around the 4th of May then.

Yes, I do hope that this is extended to Catch Up TV or the iplayer version on VM. Will be much more convenient.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Oh that's good news, the TiVo version of I player should mean we benefit from that.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Are the V+ and TiVo versions of the BBC I-player the same, or different?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

They are different, of course, because the V+ does not have its own internet connection or ability to run apps.

V+ shares with the V HD the old VOD delivery for BBC OD.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

This would be a new carriage deal so you may expect History HD or CI HD to arrive with that.

However A&E are in this country in partnership with Sky which seems to be what most of the withheld non-sky channels seem to be apart of.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Clearly the two can't reach a viable commercial agreement at this time , people have been arguing on here for ages that Sky are withholding these channels but frankly I really doubt that's true.

BT has managed to reach an agreement to carry History HD , Nat Geo Wild HD , C&I HD and UPC Ireland have carried these for a while now.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I think those 2 could arrive too around same time as LifetimeHD. Natgeowild HD is supposed to launch on VM within the first quarter of 2014 but take that with a pinch of salt.
As far as i'm aware from info i've been given VM are going to concentrate more on faster broadband and more on demand content and providers.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

is that as payed for add ons like the Netflix model?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Some will be yes such as Lovefilm, but VM are also set to get major studios onboard for on demand content to be included in the XL pack. It's unknown yet who will get onboard but rumours are CW, CBS, NBC, ABC (pending Sky deal), Sothpark studios.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

A lot of that content is already available on VM spread over 4oD , Demand 5 , Sky OD. ABC already have older boxsets available via Lovefilm , Sky , Netflix not sure about VM however they had loads of ABC content when I was last with them. What on earths this pending Sky deal you talk of ?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

ABC OD is currently part of Sky OD now and isn't on VM anymore.

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Aye this would be good. But i bet you anything sky will hear about it and bid for all this content and then create a channel called "sky lol" or something and not give VM access to it. Spiteful sky isnt it.

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Agreed, utter nonsense!

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Thanks, but I didn't mean the method of delivery, I meant content wise! Is that different?

I do know that the online iplayer is different to the V+ version, so if the TiVo does not have it's own version and simply uses the same online version, content will obviously different.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Sky need to start making friends rather than enemies nowadays i think. BT Sport have already shown that Sky can be beaten and as far as i know Liberty Global are no small fish either.
It's going to be a very interesting 12 months i think.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Indeed BT Sports have shown that Sky can be taken on but what they have to watch is that they don't deploy some of Sky's nefarious underhand tactics and don't go the same way in the process.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Market capitalisation - the value of a company (No. of shares x price per share converted into £ where appropriate)
21st Century Fox £45.45bn
BT £30.14bn
Liberty Global £21.48bn
BSkyB £13.19bn
TalkTalk £2.80bn

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Aye I agree but the people running sky may be too stupid, ignorant or spiteful to realise the rules are changing. There has always been just one way for sky to do things. Whether they can adjust will be interesting

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I think we can say that BSkyB are anything but stupid or ignorant. They have a history of being ahead of the game and I suspect they will adapt to the changing market in a way that ensures profit margins remain as they are or increase, hopefully that change will see the consumer benefit greatly.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I agree; Sky may irritate VM users by withholding channels we want etc., but they are nobody's fool, and have innovated a lot of things TV wise.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I disagree, I don't think BT Sport has really scratched the surface for them,if it had they wouldn't of recently had a price rise. Sky have always been ahead of their game and when it looks like they are loosing they claw it back with something else. They've managed to create a channel which still has massive demand 3 years later, well that's worked well.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

well everyone know sky gonna up they bid big time next time rights go up to make sure they win the question is will BT spent the billions it needs to catch up I doubt it but time will tell only 1 thing is certain prices will keep going up and up

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

There could well be other bidders as well which could mix it up even more.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Agreed nobody expected BT to bid at the last rights.
Very good point , haven't Sky also recently announced that viewing of Sky Sports has increased by 6% during the first half of the football season.
I'm sure they will increase their bids Dave however I'm sure they also have a point were there not prepared to pay more.

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January List update - January 13th update.

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 STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
Oct. 25th. Premier Sports is having an freeview to all M, M+, L and XL packages on Virgin Channel 551 right now until February 28th 2014.

=== January ===
No News...

=== February ===
1st. Virgin Media to put some prices up from today.
7th. The BBC to relaunch BBC Red Button 2 for the Winter Olympics on Virgin Channel 992 before today*.
24th. The BBC to close BBC Red Button 2 after the Winter Olympics on Virgin Channel 992 today*.
27th. Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch today on Virgin Channel 159.

*Channel number to be confirmed by The BBC or Virgin Media.

=== March ===
1st. Premier Sports will cost £7.99 per month on Virgin Media from today.
6th. Local TV broadcaster London Live hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159 today.

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

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

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

=== July ===
No News...

=== August ===
No News...

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

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

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

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

=== Not Confirmed as coming ===
-(UPDATED September 13th) Broadcastnow is reporting that Virgin Media are in new talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD' plus more.

=== Unknown dates ===
-News 18 will soon launch on Virgin Media.
-Sky to close Sky Arts 2 to launch Sky Bravo?
-The BBC will launch an BBC One +1 Channel.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159 (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on January 6th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST OF MISSING CHANNELS NOT BROADCASTING IN VIRGIN MEDIA AREAS RIGHT NOW BUT IS BROADCASTING ON UPC IRELAND:

Documentaries:
-History HD
-Nat Geo Wild HD
-CI HD

News:
-Sky News HD

Movies:
-MGM HD (Channel set to close on Astra on January 16th 2014).

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Music:
-MTV Classic

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on January 6th 2014.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

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:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky, Sky or UPC Ireland.

NOTE: Shopping Channels NOW ADDED to this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on UPC Ireland, Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-CI +1
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Lifetime +1
-Lifetime HD

=== Own by Active Channel Limited ===
-The Active Channel

=== Own by ARY Group ===
-ARY Qtv
-ARY Oneworld

=== Bauer Radio ===
-Absolute Radio 90s (On Sky across the UK - May close in 2014 to make way for Heat Radio to launch on Sky.)
-Kisstory (On Freeview across the UK - Absolute Radio 80s may close in 2014 to make way for Kisstory to launch on both Sky and Virgin Media.)
-KissFresh (On Freeview across the UK. - Absolute Radio Classic Rock may close in 2014 to make way for KissFresh to launch on both Sky and Virgin Media.)
-Heat Radio (On Freeview across the UK.)
-The Hits Radio (On Freeview across the UK.)
-Kerrang! Radio (On Freeview across the UK - May close in 2014 to make way for Planet Rock to launch on Freeview.)

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky Bravo (Channel rumour to launch)
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-SkyPoker.com
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting/Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation ===
-Sky News Arabia

=== Own by CBS Studios International/Chellomedia (Liberty Global) ===
-Reality TV

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-4Seven HD (Channel soon to start broadcasting.)

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix
-Kix +1
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-TLC +2

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Disney Junior +
-Disney Junior HD
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Eternal Word Television Network ===
-EWTN TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-EWTN Radio Europe

=== Own by Fox International Channels (21st Century Fox) ===
-Fox News Channel

=== Own by Global Music Television (Global Radio) ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by Ideal Shopping Direct plc ===
-Create & Craft Extra
-Ideal Extra

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) and JML Direct Ltd ===
-The Store

=== Own by MGM Channel (UK) Ltd (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-MGM HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - Channel set to close on Astra on January 16th 2014).

=== Own by Michel Adam Lisowski ===
-Fashion TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels [21st Century Fox]) ===
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (Viacom International Media Networks Europe/BSkyB) ===
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
-5Later (Soon to launch on Freeview).

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Phoenix Television ===
-Phoenix CNE

=== Own by QVC (Liberty Interactive Corporation - Liberty Media) ===
-QVC Beauty
-QVC Extra
-QVC Style

=== Own by Raidió Teilifís Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Ireland (Channel soon to launch for viewers in England, Scotland and Wales).
-RTÉ lyric fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-More>Movies
-More>Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (21st Century Fox) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Travel Channel International Ltd. (Scripps Networks Interactive) ===
-Travel Channel + 1

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner) ===
-Test line

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD
-E! +1
-Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by Viacom International Media Networks (Europe) ===
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-MTV LIVE
-MTV +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE News

NOTE TO ALL: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===

Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated November 4th 2013.

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

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''HISTORY HD'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: HISTORY HD and Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on January 13th 2014.

Next update: TBC - 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.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

That's more down to Sky offering cut price deals in order to combat BT Sports.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

My dream scenario is i become a billionaire and buy premiership rights the next time theyre up and offer my channel for 1p a month. Imagine sky and BT's faces.

"But...but you're not milking customers of money...."
"yeah"
"but...what do we do now?"
"you fold, shut down and never hang around here to rob people of the simple pleasure of sport"

I'd call it "VinceRooney Sports". The sport channel for gentlemen.

Enough of these dreams though. Have we heard anymore dodgy digitalspy rumours about sky hd channels launching in february or was that just another random piece!?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

The EU has said in the past that no broadcaster can own the rights to the EPL.

That why Setanta Sports and ESPN got some live rights.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4444684.stm

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

...also, increased viewership doesn't mean the same as increased paying subscribers and/or income. It could be that Sky are manipulating statistics to put a spin on things.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

After this wonderful post l now pronounce you as Vince the bard.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

haha thank you kind sir. as a result of this kindness you will now receive for free the channels VinceRooney sport 1, 2 and the HD versions of the channel. Plus a signed photograph of myself and the VinceRooney sport mascot which is a cuddly fox named "Ruel" wearing a 1996 Tottenham Hotspur shirt.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Love it !

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Local TV: London Live goes live on March 31st.

London Local TV broadcaster has confirmed that London Live will launch on March 31st 2014.

Virgin Viewers in London can watch London Live from launch on Virgin Channel 159.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...aunch-31-march

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Got a link for that info ?

I've certainly not seen that info , WWE network in the USA is bypassing the cable/satellite companies to launch a digital version available on PC/Laptop , Roku , Android , IOS , PS3/4 , Xbox etc according to wikipedia they also say that DirecTV in the US issued a statement saying they were re-evaluating whether to continue carrying WWE PPV events because the PPV events would also be available on WWE network once it launches.

It would certainly appear nothing has been decided as of yet , I guess they've a few options strike another deal with Sky , try and find a new broadcast partner or go it alone via online and connected devices.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Sky sports news HD, F1 HD this year?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

You may see pigs fly sooner before you see more Sky Channels being launched on Virgin Media.:D

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

that and sky news HD is only chance of sky channels no chance of any of rest

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

What a difference a year makes :D

In 2013 they were reportedly (by various people) just around the corner ;)

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

It might be the New Year but Dave the pessimist is still alive and well.:D

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Round the corner could be construed as how long is a piece of string.:)

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

realist thanks very much Den

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Funny enough A friend of mine on the train mentioned this above and something about using Netflix as a possible portal(?) Certainly he was suggesting WWE now considering bypassing suppliers and doing things direct with the consumer in essence IPTV especially with PPV

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Virgin in TiVo network trial

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2014/...network-trial/

Seems old news:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHCj5YC7Ro8

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

They weren't so quick bringing video on demand to satellite viewers. It's been on cable for years.

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Maybe we've been talking about it too much and now the Virgin Media Viewer has decided we can't have these channels...

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Or people were just plain wrong? ;)

With regard to Sky Atlantic, I was rooting for them to be right, so disappointed. But there are now a couple of other ways to get HBO content.


Re VOD, you're correct, but it seems to me that when they did do it, they went to town with it and are now leading VM in this area?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Autumn anyone?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Are they? They don't have Netflix, so when it comes to content, VM are still in the lead.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Really? You've never mentioned it before :D

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Well we've seen a bit of slippage before now, haven't we? :D

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

People have been able to get Netflix without Tivo, ever since it launched in the UK, and many people have.

Just because you have been reluctant to add another, inexpensive box to your TV, doesn't mean other people are. Also, many people don't need to add another box because many of their existing equipment, if bought within the last couple of years already has Netflix.

So, in my view, VM having Netflix doesn't count, especially as it's not free with the VM service, which is the case with other OD content.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

You've just made that up, Dave...;)

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Well it does count, because it's not on Sky. You have to pay for some of the OD content on Sky, as you well know.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

it only the ones that think sky will let VM have missing channels do that OB

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

MB Views: More CSC Media Group channels set to launch on Virgin Media?

Virgin Media last signed an deal with CSC Media back in February 2011 when POP was axe to make way for True Entertainment.

So base on that I think we may see the following channels in the coming months on Virgin Media:

-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show Dance
-Flava
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Kix
-Pop
-Pop Girl
-Tiny Pop
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

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Sky Basic Channels deal is rumoured to be up in 2019 so we may not see any Sky Branded channels until then.

But we may get them sooner if:

-Sky need the money to pay for the Sports rights they got to pay.
-Or an BSkyB takeover.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Only PPV films, same as you do on VM.

That is PPV, not on Demand.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Oh dear so I'm not hopeful for any MB "sky hd channels and Atlantic to launch tomorrow" posts anytime soon! That would have been quite a day if it ever happened!

I'll go back to the excitement of the BT sport launch thread instead and watch the sheer chaos and excitement of its unexpected launch to cheer me up!

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

never hold your breath on that Vince

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

[QUOTE=Media Boy;35662575]MB Views: More CSC Media Group channels set to launch on Virgin Media?

Virgin Media last signed an deal with CSC Media back in February 2011 when POP was axe to make way for True Entertainment.

So base on that I think we may see the following channels in the coming months on Virgin Media:

-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show Dance
-Flava
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Kix
-Pop
-Pop Girl
-Tiny Pop
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

good news :dunce: :D glad about

Flava
BuzMuzik
Chart Show TV
Chart Show Dance
True Drama
True Movies 2

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

No link but has come from the same source that told me about SYFY etc dropping down a package amongst other stuff. So far they have been 95% correct.
Also as MB reported a new CSC deal has been signed with VM i mentioned last year that Bliss etc would be coming this year. This info was from the same source so i have no reason to doubt them.

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Are coming within 2nd quarter of 2014 not sure about the others but i'd imagine so.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I am sure the deal for basic channels was a nine year deal from when they signed the deal to sell there channels to sky so 2019 sounds about right. They could always negoiate a new deal for new channels.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

:D:D

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Maybe, if we keep quiet, very quiet about "it", he/she will relent and let us have them

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

You've got it! Let's all be very quiet and watch this space. Tee hee!;)

---------- Post added at 13:25 ---------- Previous post was at 13:19 ----------

Well, actually, it's both. Customers on the lower packages have to PPV for their Music On Demand by this method, and the clue is in the title.

I still say that the Netflix app on the TIVO box is a major advance and provides us with something Sky hasn't got. It has massively improved our choice of programming and it will only get better with time.

As for the argument that you can get TIVO by other means is concerned, it is mainly younger people and the better off that have this equipment. Most people don't have it, and for them, this is a really good development. At £5.99 per month, this is incredible value for money and puts Picturebox into the shade.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

You can get a box that will stream Netflix for £33:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/WD-TV-Play-M...cp_computers_0


And there may even be cheaper ones about. You can pick up Bluray players (to replace your standard DVD player) for often as low as £50 which include Netflix.

And as for 'mainly younger people', that simply isn't the case; I can testify to that. And loads of older people have tablets, mostly all of which are capable of getting Netflix.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I mostly use my ps3 to watch Netflix or my pc as my pc is right next to my tv anyway as i use it for media.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

As you say, there are loads of ways; many using equipment you already have, or by buying new kit that can be bought inexpensively.

Old Boy doesn't seem to get that. There is no denying that Netflix on Tivo is useful, though limited in it's potential, but it is by no means essential.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/01/netf...2014-premiere/

---------- Post added at 14:28 ---------- Previous post was at 14:24 ----------

Sorry, should have posted that in the netflix section.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Why would a deal signed in February 2011 mean channels appearing this year? Surely the channels would have appeared in 2011 soon after the deal was inked?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

It's all just fanciful, illiterate fun, best not to take it seriously. :rolleyes::D

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

He would have nothing to do if he wasn't dredging up contract trivia from three years ago and dressing it up with some new clothes.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Because it was a three year deal and so due to be renegotiated this year?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Rumour Skylivingit an Skylivingit+1 are to move from L to M+ package within 3rd quarter of 2014.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

any more news on pop girl,universal hd,nick jr +1, disney hd,disney xd hd,disney junior +1, disney junior hd,and nat geo wild hd?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

DisneyHD and DisneyxdHD are rumoured to be on VM during first quarter of 2014.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Personally some other channels arriving would be more preferable to us.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

what is everyones guess of first new channel of year

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

BBC Winter Olympic Games channels.:dunce::dunce:

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Sky Atlantic.:Yes::Yes::waving::omg::hyper: Sky Atlantic.:Yes::Yes::waving::omg::hyper: Sky Atlantic.:Yes::Yes::waving::omg::hyper:

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You tell 'em Den! :) :tu:

Queue Dave42... :D

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only in your dreams Den

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And you didn't disappoint... :D

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knew someone would say SA and come on do you honestly believe VM are getting SA

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I thought we were keeping quiet about "it" ;)

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wish everyone would to be honest there is no chance we get it

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I have no knowledge that it is coming and no knowledge that it isn't. I don't know.

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Nah! Who cares about the wimps that it upsets :D

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:zzz::td:

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Sky Atlantic to launch on 01/04/14...

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we heard it all before more chance of snow in hell forever

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Glad I am not called April, cos there is no FOOLing me with that statement paul.....

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:cleader:

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Apart from BBC Winter olympics i think it'll be DisneyHD and DisneyxdHD.

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Look at the date again :D

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An Virgin Insider told me in November 2013 that News 18 is coming to Virgin Media but is still to be given an confirmed launch date and channel number.

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Best be quiet then............or it may not happen!!:rolleyes:

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I do understand what you are saying, passingbat, but I think you are making the mistake of assuming that you and the people you know are typical in this respect.

The majority of the population certainly do not have this equipment.

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Well, yes, and just because there's been a delay doesn't mean it isn't coming. Prepare for surprise very soon, Dave ;)

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What, they don't have a DVD player that is very easily and cheaply swapped out for one that includes Netflix, and also has the added advantage in that it plays Blu Ray discs?

Nearly everyone has a DVD player.

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:D

At least you got it theone2k10, unlike a certain person on here who sent a PM asking for further info :rolleyes:

Another non-fact based speculation, what is it this time? Spring/Summer? :td:

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I'm afraid I'd side with PB on this one just look at the vast volume of games consoles that have been sold in the UK Netflix is available on them all so thats Xbox , Xbox One , PS3 , PS4 , Wii its also available on most tablets , smartphones , laptops and many of the popular streaming devices , Blu Ray players and Smart TV's.

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Indeed. The only thing it's not on in our living room is the TV itself and that's only because it's a few years old plasma, nowadays smart TV's are the norm.

It's quite impressive tbh. They've went from something that you had to specifically go out and buy a device to get it on your TV to now being including as standard on practically everything. You'd have a harder time finding new hardware without it than with now.