Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Depending on the content, this could be a useful addition to Virgin Media, although being pay per view, I'm not sure that I would use it. However, it could appeal to those who want to keep their subscriptions low.

Chili SVOD service launching in UK.

https://advanced-television.com/2018...unching-in-uk/

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I had a look on their site, OB, it's very similar to Netflix/Amazon, with similar content.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Thanks, Max. All I would say is that by carrying this service VM would be giving people an opportunity of accessing these programmes by subscription or PPV.

Although I rarely watch PPV as it is very expensive if used a lot, I do think that people should have the choice.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

As SVOD begins to transform the way people watch TV, it is important that different genres are covered by the various streaming services.

This one looks promising, and I think it would be a good one for VM to acquire.

http://www.csimagazine.com/csi/New-S...s-in-UK-US.php



A new SVoD service has come out of beta, focusing on arts and culture for British and US users.

The service, called Marquee.TV, has been running in beta mode for six months and is now live in the US and the UK on a range of devices. It is available via native apps on iOS and Android, Apple TV and Amazon Fire for £8.99 and $8.99 in the two countries.

The platform offers dance, opera, music, theatre and documentary content, partnering with global arts organisations as well as drawing content from international broadcasters and independent producers, featuring both on-demand content and independent live performances from different venues.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

£8.99

You having a laugh

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Not even worth £3.99 IMO.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

It beats spending £100-£200 on a ticket. It's good value if you are an arts lover.

Look how much people pay for Premiership football!

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Ay, these niche streaming services have a very high opinion of their own worth!

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Half price for 12 months..;)

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Yes I agree, streaming is expensive - possibly ok if you only want a couple of services but what are you going to watch the rest of the time?

Cost was the reason for me not subscribing to the NRL streaming - an appropriate monthly charge would have been less than £5 imo. After all it is only a part of 1 sport that I like to watch.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I'm loving this app world you keep describing to us , sounds like it could become as expensive as my mortgage let alone my current pay TV package.:D

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

You seem to be ignoring the fact that pay-tv channels work out a lot more expensive than streaming services.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Add a few together and you can easily be up there with some of the pay packages.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Well, add Netflix, Prime and the Now TV entertainment pack and you still haven't hit £30!

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Been while since I've been on these forums. Is there any sign of an Amazon app appearing?

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Not currently..

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Given that BT are getting it, it's just a matter of time.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Probably right but are we talking months, years, decades?

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Well, when Sky get Netflix shortly, I'm sure that Virgin will want to keep ahead!

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Coming soon then I guess��

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Virgin Media TV seeks pitches for drama series.

https://tbivision.com/2018/08/15/vir...-drama-series/

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I'm not sure if this is for Ireland only. Nonetheless, a good move by VM to encourage new talent.

Hopefully, we will be getting many more good new dramas from VM's on demand service before long. That, Amazon and more UHD are the priorities to my mind, and if we get Sky Atlantic and AMC also in 2019, I shall be well pleased.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Two apps that really should appear on our V6s soon. It feels like Virgin is falling behind again.

1. Ketchup TV joins YouView

https://advanced-television.com/2018...joins-youview/

2. Pluto TV comes to Now TV

https://advanced-television.com/2018...ion-uk-launch/

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Sound riveting :D

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Well, the little ones like Ketchup, and Pluto has a few things on it which are worth watching. Including music videos, yay!

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

l prefer the HP variety personally.;)

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

And presumably, you prefer star gazing for Pluto!

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Given NowTV boxes are rebranded Roku, I presume Pluto TV is on them already (I can't say I've noticed it).

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Yes, it's on Roku as well. The channels are different, though. They include:

TV Kids
Xive TV
TV Movies
TV Explore
TV Sports
TV Fight
Glory Kickboxing
WPT (poker)
IGN
Rifftrax
MST 3K
Failarmy
The Pet Collective

I expect they will add more with time!

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Maybe it's due to Roku being US version and since NowTV is UK they can target different tastes?

I read Sky has a stake in Pluto (as they also do with Roku) so I can see this being a hurdle to VM having app.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

No, this appears to be the European version. The US version contains a lot more channels.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Gave it a try last night. Content isn't must watch to put it lightly. There's better to be seen on YouTube imo

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Maybe 4K Universe will launch on Virgin Media soon. This would make a nice little addition to its UHD offering.

https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2018...h-across-emea/

[Extract]

4KUNIVERSE, a 4K, high dynamic range (HDR) general entertainment channel, is due to launch over Europe, the Middle East and Africa after agreeing a deal with Eutelsat.

The channel is due to launch on Eutelsat’s Hotbird video neighbourhood on November 1 and will be capable of reaching cable and IPTV networks.

4KUNIVERSE will air original TV series, movies, documentaries, sports and primetime programming and will be encoded with Wide Colour Gamut, at 50 frames per second, and HLG HDR colour space.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

But l thought linear channels were going the way of the dodo according to the gospel of OB.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Probably doesn't apply to UHD channels;)

Does anyone stream in UHD?

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

In the future, Den, in the future.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Well many will disagree with that sentiment OB.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Come on now, Den, you cannot deny that streaming services and on demand aren't changing the way people watch TV, there has been loads of articles published regarding the swing to more people using streaming, and watching TV when it suits them, the only linear TV that I watch, and the majority of my friends as well watch, is when there's live football on, I really don't know anyone who sits down to watch a TV show, or drama etc, when its being shown at the scheduled time.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Streaming services are used by some as a extra add on to their main Linear TV viewing MM but for someone to say they are the complete future and that Linear TV is going the way of the dodo is complete and utter codswallop.

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Strange that MM as we must be in opposite worlds as most of the people l know do the exactly the opposite.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

It's a generational thing, Den. However, I wouldn't have thought that many people in their 50s would agree with your view on this.

Younger people, not being retired, tend to lead busy lives and do not want to be slaves to the TV schedule. These days, I never hear anyone saying they won't come out because they are following a drama or because their favourite programme is on (unless it's football!). That's because they are watching it on demand or recording it, which is how we watch all our programmes, and have done for the last decade or so.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Strange that as many people l know family/friends/relatives have a different viewpoint then yours.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Interesting.

I now believe in parallel universes. Is there a wormhole near you, by any chance? ;)

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I rarely watch anything live - even if I am in I would watch a football/rugby match 15-20 minutes behind from the start so I can skip the half-time break as life is too short to waste that time.

Even OB admits streaming is not going to happen until widespread provision of super fast broadband - will that happen in the next 20 years - I doubt it.

Also the more players there are the more it will cost a person to watch everything they want.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

[QUOTE=Raider999;35967116]I rarely watch anything live - even if I am in I would watch a football/rugby match 15-20 minutes behind from the start so I can skip the half-time break as life is too short to waste that time. I never watch any show live and so much better not watching ads ::erm:

I even used it to skip injury stoppages ,also TV show fillers ie cars on country roads etc !

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

My thoughts entirely, OB, some people just do not want to believe/accept what is happening, you have provided numerous examples from people in the industry stating the fact that the trend towards streaming/catch up far outweighs those who tune in to watch a show/drama/whatever at the scheduled time, let's be honest why would you anyway, when you have the ability, and the technology that allows you to watch what you want when you want, after all isn't that why the V6 has so many tuners?

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

These opinions wouldn't be from people who have an interest in providing the streaming perhaps?

My evidence of streaming is it is expensive for a very limited range of sports programmes when compared with the range and variety supplied by BT sports and sky.

They are talking about £5 to £10 per match to watch football league matches,. It was over £20 a month to watch NRL rugby league - just to give a couple of examples.

Ok if you just want to watch one sport but not if you want a range of sports, where currently traditional pay to is much cheaper per hour of content.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Broadcasters like the BBC, perhaps? :D

I certainly agree that the sports streaming services are expensive, but quite honestly I do believe that other content via subscription (as opposed to pay per view) is extremely good value for money.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

New series De Dag added to Virgin Exclusives.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

This new channel has appeared on my Roku. It would be good if VM added Distro TV to the V6, it looks quite interesting.

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019...otv-launching/

The new MTV app would also be good to have, although I would only watch any decent music video shows on it.

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019...-consumer-app/

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Given Virgins very slow pace at adding new apps l would say these apps are very unlikely to appear on the V6 anytime soon OB.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I sincerely hope that VM do improve their ability to add new apps in a more timely manner in future.

I'm still hoping that Amazon will be gracing our screens soon and Disney + looks like it is an absolute must. I hope we get that from launch in the UK.

https://www.rapidtvnews.com/20190205...#axzz5eee4sAbc

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Well thus so far with the V6 that is sadly not the case.

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Having hope is all fine and dandy but reality oftens outweighs that OB.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I wish VM could have the full version of All4. I've used the TV app on PS3 and Roku and it's fast and intuitive. Above all I'd like all the content, even if VM don't get the app itself, we only get a limited selection of Walter Presents so I know we are missing out on that content at least.

And the UKTV Play app has content we don't get, and it bears a resemblance to the recently added (in Scottish VM regions) STV Player app, which is pretty speedy.

The content being added is of course more important than the related apps. Though the problem is that the V6 doesn't necessarily pick it all up e.g. Life On Earth has 10 episodes on iPlayer but series link has only picked up 1 from iPlayer and it's been on for days (weeks?) now.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I'm yet to use any of the terrestrial channels apps I'd actually want to use on a regular basis. The BBC iPlayer is the best of a bad bunch.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I agree, except to say that the i-Player is an extremely good catch-up app. I only wish the BBC was permitted to put more content on it.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

An excellent show BTW.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Cant be bothered with sub titles.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I am looking forward to hearing the details relating to content on the new Apple SVOD service launching soon.

I notice that they plan to be a super-aggregator of content. I wonder if this will deter Virgin Media from adding this service to their platform. I hope not, but the lack of Amazon on the platform so far does indicate a certain amount of resistance to the idea.

It doesn't look as though Disney+ will carry that disadvantage (at least from what we know so far) and so hopefully we will get that from launch.

If we end up with Amazon, Apple and Disney +, I shall be a very happy bunny!

https://advanced-television.com/2019...vod-evolution/

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

It's more likely to be the pricing model - at the moment, Amazon get the money directly - if they re-sell (through any model), the re-seller will have a slice, and they can't put the price up, as why would anyone pay more for a service you can get cheaper directly.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I think the Apple Event may be a little bit of a letdown for UK users and primarily focused on its consumers in the US.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Until Sky bundled Netflix with their box sets and offered a discount, Virgin Media accepted that subscribers would continue to pay directly to Netflix.

As far as discounts are concerned, surely bundling together of streaming services at a cheaper price overall is the answer.

I'm not sure whether BT requires you to pay Amazon directly or whether payment can be made together with other services on BT. It would be interesting to know.

As I have said before there is another advantage of bringing together all your streaming services, and that is the ability to search and bookmark all your programmes on just one box.

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Yes, you could be right there, but it will be interesting to see what is on offer.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Damp squib springs to mind.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Though I have no interest in subscribing to Apple TV, I would like to see the series based on Isaac Asimov's Foundation books. Though I think it may be tough to do it justice given the time scales involved.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Of course it will be painted as some great coming that is going to pose a existential threat to the pay TV companies but that type of thinking is imaginary in the extreme.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

More information on the Apple SVOD streaming service here. I suspect that many of the channels shown in the picture are for US viewers only. It will be interesting to see how much of it finds its way to the UK.

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019...ku-and-amazon/

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

TUBI is launching in the UK next year. It will be a free service, supported by advertising. I would expect this service to be made available on VM's platform if they are serious about being a 'super aggregator of content'.

https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2019...kids-platform/

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

It has to work for both sides OB.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I agree, but if any platform that wishes to be seen as an aggregator wants to be taken seriously, they need to actually produce the goods. Otherwise punters will simply go for Roku or Amazon Fire instead.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

This should please those who wonder how they aregoing to pay for all these new streaming services. It's free, but with ads.

Maybe Virgin will launch it next year, although the content is of little interest to me.

https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2019...k-and-ireland/

[EXTRACT]

Discovery is expanding its streaming service Dplay into the UK and Ireland.

The AVOD service, which is currently available out of 10 countries including Italy and the Nordics, will unite content from Discovery’s six free-to-air channels, including Quest, Really, Quest Red, Home, Food Network and DMAX.

The platform includes popular franchises from Discovery’s flagship free-to-air channels, with dozens of series available in boxsets.

Top titles include Quest’s EFL highlights and Salvage Hunters, Quest Red’s Katie Price: My Crazy Life and The Bad Skin Clinic, Really’s Ghost Adventures and Helicopter ERand Food Network’s Tom Kerridge: American Feast and Rachel Khoo: My Swedish Kitchen.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Can't wait for that.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Katie Price something exciting for OB to watch.:D:D

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

DPlay is just a rebranding of QuestOD.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

According to the article, it takes content from content Discovery’s six free-to-air channels, including Quest, Really, Quest Red, Home, Food Network and DMAX.

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She's a bit elderly for me, Den :D

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

QuestOD already had content from their non-Quest channels, the only new content is from Really and Home, as their stuff was still on UKTV Play until DPlay rebranding. At least that has been my understanding from articles I've read, I've only ever used their catch-up via VM, which didn't use the QuestOD branding, just the individual channel names.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Amazon Prime provided free for new Virgin Media customers! :grind:

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

So is Dplay coming to Virgin?
I saw Fifth Gear was available on Dplay and was disappointed to find that, even with everything on Virgin, I still couldn’t watch it.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

What is dplay?

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Here we are.

https://www.dplay.co.uk/

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

The new name for QuestOD. So the On-demand service for some of, but not all of, Discovery's channels.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Thanks to both of you for posting...

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

W4Free is launching in the UK. It is an AVOD service and as such will help to reassure those who are concerned about the cost of so many streaming services coming that they cannot afford.

This could be popular on Virgin Media if they decide to add it to their platform.

https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2019...ling-ad-sales/

EXTRACT

W4Free has become the latest AVOD service to launch in the UK.

The free-to-view platform offers a “curated mix of short form lifestyle, crime, movies and tv series.”

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Sounds riveting.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

I guess it depends on the films and the TV series. It'll probably have the same kind of material as Pluto and of course there will be ads.

Accordingly, it is not for me.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Its the hot ticket in town..

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Darklands

The latest Virgin Media original starts on Monday, available to Full House / Maxit customers on Virgin TV Ultra HD and all customers in On Demand > Box Sets.

https://www.virginmedia.com/virgin-t...new-uhd-series

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

It will have to go some to match the calibre of the Peaky Blinders series.

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Looking at reviews and trailer it won’t come close Den.;)

Re: New content for Virgin Media
 

Thanks MM.