Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Although it would be nice to do, I doubt it's simple to achieve - especially when you have consider series links, and the fact that Virgin have both V boxes and TiVo that can receive HD channels

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Just set the EPG to display HD only channels when hunting ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I'm the opposite i can never really tell the difference between HD and SD channels so never mind just watching on SD. May be because i'm always drunk though

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

any news from insiders media boy about new channel

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I am either drunk or working so dont get to see much:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

He will lets us know once he is ready.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Sky Sports News in HD. I watch the SD version it a lot and would be great in HD not just for the women but also for Soccer Saturday with Jeff and the team, a show I tend not to miss if I can.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I have made a list of channels that broadcast on other TV providers in the UK (Freesat, Freeview, Wight Fibre but not Sky) & on UPC Ireland, since it's related to Virgin Media. These channels don't currently broadcast on Virgin Media, it is just to show what channels other providers carry. Maybe Virgin should carry all of these channels then they can say they offer all of the Freeview and Freesat channels.

Entertainment
Pick TV +1
BET +1
True Drama
more>movies
more>movies +1
Information TV
Showcase TV
Showcase TV 2

Factual
Nat Geo Wild HD
History HD
Crime & Investigation HD

Lifestyle
Food Network +1
Travel Channel +1
Fashion One
The Active Channel
Fitness TV
Horse & Country TV

Music
MTV Classic
Chart Show TV
The Vault
Flava
Bliss
Scuzz
Chart Show Dance
Buz Muzik
Capital TV
Heart TV
Clubland TV
Greatest Hits TV

Movies
True Movies 2
Movies4Men
Movies4Men +1
MGM HD

Sports
Sky Sports News HD
News
Sky News HD
Russia Today
CCTV News
CNC World

Kids
Disney Channel HD
POP
Tiny Pop +1
Pop Girl
Pop Girl +1
Kix!
Kix! Power

Religion & Specialist
EWTN
Inspiration
TBN Europe
Revelation TV
Daystar TV
Glory TV
Sonlife Broadcasting Network
Olive TV
Psychic Today

Shopping
QVC Beauty
Ideal Extra
The Deal Channel
JML Direct
JML Choice
JML Home & DIY
Gems TV Extra
Rocks & Co. 1
TV SHOP
Thane Direct
Highstreet TV

International
Islam Channel

Radio
RTE Radio 1
RTE 2fm
RTE Lyric FM
RTE Raidio na Gaeltachta
BFBS Radio
Insight Radio
TWR

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I can confirm apart from Netflix no channels will be launching this year

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I'd honestly be fine with that. I'm very very chuffed to be seeing Netflix before long. I know it sounds silly because I have compatible devices and could already be a subscriber but just the ease of having it all in one place will make it twice the product as far as I'm concerned. I'm a way off justifying the cost of a new tv-there's nothing wrong with the one I've got, but it's not one of these connected types so getting the app on TiVo will be great.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Source ????????

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

:nono:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

how do you know ?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

He must have looked into one of Chad's crystal balls.;):D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Not mine :D I see more channels launching soon...... real soon!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

maybe early moring thursday new channel

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Perhaps the masters dastardly dark powers are waning after all.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

On the other forum

Netflix to get its very own epg slot 414 the channel will show Netflix previews and it will have a press red feature.....

It was from that Asian Channel fellow.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Heard similar today but not a channel numb,think we are going to see it sooner rather than later and that way it maybe available to v+ boxes

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

thought netflix could not come on v+ boxs because of copyrights but if that not true happy days for me my v+ box

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Heard different things bud,if there giving a channel numb(according to Asian channels) all I'm saying is that could be away of giving v+ access

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Netflix have changed their long term view:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...h&ir=UK%20Tech

"Netflix recently changed its "long term view" note to reflect the new way it sees itself: as a TV network."

"On Monday, Netflix made a bunch of small tweaks to the wording in a note meant to advise investors, first pointed out by BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield, but the most telling one is that Netflix changed the sentence that simply read "We are movies and TV shows" to "We are a movie and TV series network."

I wonder if through time we will see a linear Netflix TV channel launch?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

They class themselves as a network now because of all the commissions they have done, House Of Cards, Arrested Development, Orange is the New Black, however they won't launch a linear channel, the Netflix format works too well, hence why they can afford these big money shows.

The only chance of seeing Netflix on linear tv is if they sell the rights to some of the content to existing broadcasters.

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I could understand a preview service but I guess it will be like YouTube and non-Tivo viewers will get locked out

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

The anti bomberAF! His evil glass half empty brother

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Yeah, I think you are right. Netflix have made their plans to help kill linear TV very clear:

http://ir.netflix.com/long-term-view.cfm

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Don't forget Lifestyle is set to launch in the UK soon and Fox+ has been confirmed, oh that proves you wrong already.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

He is heavily wrong as a few channels are rumoured to launch during the Autumn and a couple are already testing.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I know that Radio Caroline is coming off satellite on 30 Setember, but are they closing on UPC too (as per MB list). If so, I guess that Radio Caroline won't be coming to VM.

Fashion One recently came off Freesat, not sure if it's on Sky. As Fashion TV is a much larger company and Is currently carried by UPC in Ireland, I would imagine it more likely that we would get the latter.

A new childrens service called Tiddlers TV will start shortly. Just think Teletext :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Yer never thought of that a looks like poor v+ owners gonna lose out then,shame but I suppose it another reason to get a TiVo

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

And just to prove you wrong, ch700 Tiddlers TV appears (well barker at least).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Thanks for this - interesting reading.

Does anyone know how many channels are on the sky system that do not have an EPG number (so how many others could potentially be affected by this?)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

The channel has started testing as of now. Inbetween the "coming soon" slate, a red animal will appear (static), keep an eye out for it for when it starts moving :D

This will eventually become a VOD signpost channel.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

with the netflix app on tivo is there a way to manual input the dns servers?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Nope

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Not many, but it will annoy people who have additional ITV regions tuned in.

Most on the ones without channel numbers are at the bottom of THIS list.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I lent him mine :D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

i'll stick with the PS3 then :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Has the netflix app officially launched yet?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

No still tsting in certain areas.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Yes, you'll have to stop watching those old first world war programmes!;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Tiddlers TV is now broadcasting on channel 700

Its a children's channel for under fives

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

So the new channel that appeared this morning must really upset you !

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Yes, people really must stop posting such ridiculous statements. Of course there are more channels launching this year - the Sky channels we will be getting, Fox + and Disney HD are just some of the channels that we know are launching this autumn.

If it happens to be the opinion of the author, they should say so, and fair enough. But just making statements like this as if they are fact with no basis for the statement is just stupid and deliberately antagonistic.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Lovefilm Instant is also coming to Virgin Media Tivo devices

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

If true (and I am not doubting you), then this will be a wonderful addition with Netflix.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That is good news if true, and totally in line with Liberty's strategy of bringing us as many programmes as possible from a variety of sources.

Where did you hear this? Is it likely to require a subscription or will it be on a pay per view basis?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Source?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

All I can tell you at the moment is that it is being worked on right now (I have a trusted source very close to the project). A Windows 8 app will also make an appearance.

I’m very sure you will need to be Lovefilm Instant subscriber to access the service

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Someone call the irony police!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

:D:D:D:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

You will ;)

---------- Post added at 14:55 ---------- Previous post was at 14:54 ----------

:LOL:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Expect Wukai to come soon too ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Not heard about that one,got some work to do getting more choice first

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Morning you lovely people. i'm in work and shouldnt be on the internet. in a yes or no challenge do we have any news to excite me "yes" or "no" as i have about 5 seconds to type this.

Den is usually quite good at this game

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I'm at work, and still manage to read it !
in a word "yes" - one new childrens channel launched today

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

:LOL:

Quoted for posterity

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Ha, ha, spiderplant! I do have media back up and other supporting information to back me up on the Sky situation. The post i was grumbling about was simply shooti-g from the hip to upset people.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

It good to see Virgin Media has found 'Red' a new home after selling Virgin1 to Sky.

The Virgin1's old knitted mascot 'Red' was seen by Media Boy HQ on Tiddlers TV when it was added to Virgin Channel 700 at 1am last night.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That does not bode well my young apprentice.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Latest Denphone post ever :shocked:

Suffering from insomnia tonight? :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

September 2013 update - September 19th updates.

Keep up-to-date on what broadcasters own and do not own.

NOTE: The post will be updated every time Virgin Media signs no deal with broadcasters or when an new channels is set to launch from that broadcaster.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on September 19th 2013.

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 (Set to launch in late 2013 - Bio set to close to make way.)

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

=== Own by Al Jazeera ===
-Jeem.TV

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

=== Own by BET International Inc (Viacom) ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic (Rumour as set to launch on Virgin Media)
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD (Rumour as set to launch on Virgin Media)
-Sky Bravo (Channel rumour to launch when Sky signed new broadcasting deal with Virgin Media - Maybe replace Sky2).
-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 ===
-4 Seven HD (May launch soon).
-Channel 4 +1 HD (May launch soon).
-More 4 HD

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix
-Kix Power (Soon to be rebranded as Kix +1).
-Kix +1 (Soon to start broadcasting).
-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 (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Fox International Channels (21st Century Fox) ===
-FOX + (Channel set to launch on Virgin Channel 199 soon)
-Fox News Channel

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

=== Own by Ideal Shopping Direct plc ===
-Ideal Extra
-The Deal Channel

=== Own by JML and ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
-The Store (Soon to start broadcasting).

=== Own by MGM Channel (UK) Limited (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-MGM HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== 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 Premier Media ===
-Premier Sports

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

=== Own by Radio Caroline Ltd. ===
-Radio Caroline (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Raidió Teilifís Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-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 [Was GMG Radio] (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales

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

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-More Than Movies
-More Than 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 TIML Radio Limited ===
-Absolute 90s

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

=== 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
-Universal Channel HD

=== 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.

=== 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 September 6th 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.

Q: WHAT HAPPENS TO RECORDINGS I'VE MADE FROM THE ESPN CHANNELS AFTER JULY 31ST?
A: Anything you’ve recorded from ESPN, ESPN HD (Before August 1st), ESPN America and ESPN Classic will be there to enjoy until 1 November 2013. After that, they’ll disappear.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on September 19th 2013.

Next update: TBC.

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

©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That's the red animal that I was referring to earlier. The "coming soon" slate was replaced by this on and off all afternoon. I am pretty sure I saw it move at one point, which reminded me of the old teletext moving graphics :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

No l just got back from London my dear chap.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I'm not sure I welcome the LoveFilm news. I was holding out a feint hope that Netflix would be included in a bundle, but there cannot be any way that both Netflix AND LoveFilm will be included so I think that probably puts paid to the chance of just one of them being.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

To be honest bud if people on the trial are having to subscribe that tells you it's gonna cost and had to phone lovefilm yesterday about a ios7 fault and asked about it coming to TiVo told me app is on the way deal done with vm

Tiddlers TV
 

Tiddlers TV, is it going to be a red button shortcut to OnDemand or a "real" TV channel? To be at 700 in front of the rest of the kids section is pretty good if a channel.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Oh the good news just keeps on coming and there is more to come one suspects.:hyper::hyper:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

To save everybody a lot of bother, I suggest that both Netflix and LoveFilm are carried by the platform and included in XL :D :D

Yes, VM do seem to now be using the prominent x00 EPG numbers to push their VOD content in each genre.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

But when denphone.....but when what is coming

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Probably. Still planning to subscribe to Netflix when it comes. Can see me dropping down to l tv at some point.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Patience as all will be revealed in due time.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

As of September 20th I have seen no news on any new channels set to launch next week from insiders - but saying that I did not know about Tiddlers TV launching on Virgin Channel 700 (Virgin's 58th channel launch of 2013).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I subscribe to Lovefilm, so I would really be chuffed if it came to VirginMedia.
I could then move the PS3 to one of the rooms......... less clutter = happy camper.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I made the point a few weeks ago on here that adding OTT providers added an element of risk in my opinion , as it stands now there's many people don't know about Netflix and Lovefilm instant however I'm sure they will when its showcased on their pay tv providers STB , someone signing up and finding there mainly watching the OTT content could take the view it would be cheaper to downgrade or cancel and stream it on another device your post seems to suggest that some will consider these options.

Most sports fans will stay loyal however its a move that could also impact Sky , Netflix and Lovefilm instant is £10.98 and both include HD compare that too around £25 for Sky Movies with HD fee on VM and you can certainly see people moving to the cheaper option.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

58 new channels this year .... very impressive

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

VM UPC Keep up the good work and continue to deliver unique and mainstream channels.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

If you think this is likely to be a serious issue, then surely it's evidence in favour of the suggestion that these services will be bundled free of charge in the higher TV packs?

I'm not so sure. The way I see it is (and I'm guessing here) that the majority of people still choose Virgin for broadband first and end up with TV as part of the deal, rather than with Sky where they choose TV first and then take their broadband product. If that's correct, then it stands to reason that the vast majority of Virgin customers (and generalising here, but especially those with a TiVo that have arguably demonstrated a liking of tech by having got one) already have devices capable of accessing Netflix and the like. Couple that with the inertia that customers in this country are renowned for, and I think it unlikely that providing OTT apps will create any significant dent in Virgin's top tier subscriber base.

That said I will certainly be reviewing my options. I have said elsewhere that BT Sport's lunchtime Premier League matches don't suit my work schedule in the same way that ESPN's early evening matches used to (and that's before we get in to a discussion about the quality of their offering), and I gave up on Sky Sports as poor value for money some time ago. I do find myself paying for TV XL now almost solely for Fox and to get HD variants which I really can live without. With shows like Walking Dead are finding their way to LoveFilm, albeit slowly, I really could see me dropping my TV package by a tier and using any saving towards an OTT subscription which will provide me with more content.

We'll see. I certainly intend to subscribe to Netflix as and when it arrives on TiVo, and I'm out of contract in December, which is roughly when I expect to receive notice of any price increases from Virgin. I shall probably use the one or two months in between to make a detailed analysis of exactly what I make most use of and what I can do without and will go from there.

BUT, isn't it great that I'll have these decisions to make. You can't fault Virgin for the choice they're trying to offer.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

BSKYB have lost the rights to show the James Bond movies with all movies except Sky fall showing an expiry date of 30th September 2013 on the On Demand service on sky. This will mean no more Sky movies 007 channel re-brands on sky movies for a while now.

The question is who will pick up the rights the front runner is probably ITV to re pick up the rights I'd like to see the beeb pick up the rights but I can't see it happening tbh

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

It doesn't follow that just because Netflix is in the XL pack (as I hope it will be) that Lovefilm would have to be as well.

However, if we did get both in XL, I would be overjoyed! Unfortunately, it just seems too good to be true. Having said that, look at what they must have paid for BT Sports. Those of us who don't like sport haven't benefited at all from this arrangement, so having Netflix and Lovefilm included in XL would make up for this.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I would imagine that if they did both go into XL, then there would be an increase in subs to compensate for the cost of supplying.

However, I would expect both to be available as an app only, and thus subscription based

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Maybe Virgin could cancel all of their current on demand content contracts for "Virgin Movies" and make Netflix and Lovefilm their default movie on demand providers? Netflix for free in XL and Lovefilm on a pay per view basis for those who want to watch new titles on demand.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That wouldn't work as neither have recent titles, so you would have to wait years to be able to watch a movie.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Maybe Film4, Sony Movies or Movies 24 (Universal) will pick them up.

The Bond movies are now own by Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Would be nice if this launched ?

http://www.epixhd.com/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I think it does. Netflix and LoveFilm are in direct competition. Netflix makes original content, LoveFilm responds by signing exclusive content deals, etc. I cannot see LoveFilm doing a deal with Virgin to be a paid for by subscription OTT app on the TiVo platform, if the same platform will give the customer access to their closest rival for no extra cost. It just wouldn't make any sense - it would be like standing next to your largest competitor and telling everybody that it is they, and not you, that offer the best value for money. If LoveFilm is coming to TiVo then it's on the same basis as Netflix. ie. They're either both paid for or both at no extra cost. In my opinion.

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Personally, I like the idea, although Virgin Movies should stay to provide a "box office" style service (ie. at or around the time of DVD release). Then of course, you have the problem of renegotiating all of those carriage deals which include OD offerings, and those customers who pay for Sky Movies would still want Sky on demand, for example. I'd happily give up the current OD offering for free Netflix and LoveFilm, with Virgin Movies as a ppv option. But I don't see it happening.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

can't see why virgin would want netflix and lovefilm when they do the same job

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Could certainly scrap Virgin's anaemic, non-catchup, TV On demand service and replace with Netflix.

It's almost impossible to "discover" stuff on it, certainly much harder than Netflix, which is great at bringing relevant content to your attention, and content comes and goes on whim, with frequently incomplete series and seasons.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Because they have different content, maybe? You may as well ask why they bother with Sky Movies when they have Picturebox. After all, they both "do the same job" as you put it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I have no problems with it at all

---------- Post added at 14:44 ---------- Previous post was at 14:44 ----------

Beat me to it !

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

does any one watch picturebox or bother to pay for it.can see picturebox going when netflix comes

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This is a US equilavlent of Sky Movies/Now TV, the likelyhood of it appearing this side of the pond is 0.

I believe LoveFilm used to have a PPV style service, but I'm sure it would be cheaper to haggle BlinkBox in for new releases. Personally I would rather Virgin left that to 3rd party's, I'm sure they don't make that much of PPV Sales anymore!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Well I'm pleased for you. :)

Almost every time I have tried to watch a "boxed set" on Virgin episodes have either been missing from the start or disappear half way through watching a season.

I've also frequently had misnamed or broken episodes and episodes out of sequence.

Virgin typically only have a few seasons at a time. Netflix typically purchase the entire series from beginning to end.

Netflix tend to buy long term contracts. Virgin's are often only for a few months, requiring a mad dash to view.

And all that is on top of the fact that Virgin have no real way of bringing your attention to the majority of new stuff, so unless you are constantly scanning the index you don't find something has arrived until half way through its viewing window, making the short term contracts all the more problematic.

And Netflix just have so much more content than Virgin. Virign will never I suspect compete, which is why, I guess, they are happy to add it to their service (and full credit to them for that :) )

I am not trying to knock Virgin here. Adding Netflix is great news and their openess to OTT is fantastic. But, other than the "minor" problem that Netflix will not currently be available without a Tivo, if Virgin adds Netflix to their packages I really can't see why they would want the hassle of doing their own half-A***d job too!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Because they want the money. Think of VM as the landlord of a shopping centre. Netflix, Lovefilm, Picture Box etc pay VM a rental for a shop. They then open their shops and try to persuade VM customers to buy from them. VM want to fill as many shops as possible so they can get as much rent as possible from the owners. It doesn't care how many people use it, so long as it gets its rent.

I do think that Picture Box will have to up its game though, it's very poor value compared with the other two at the moment, however it does have the advantage that you don't need a TiVo to receive it.

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If I am being honest, I have not watched any series on "on demand" - only the occasional program, but when I have watched, I have not had any problem.

Maybe I should try!

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I wouldn't say a serious issue hence my comment of 'element of risk' however I agree bundled would be appealing to many.
Fair point and one Mike Fries has stated in a recent debate on the future of pay tv with James Murdoch at Euro Summit 13.
http://www.digitaltveurope.net/10354...eurosummit-13/Agreed choice is always a great thing , Netflix certainly have some good exclusive original content.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

About time! I hope that the Lovefilm app contains all available content (and not end up like the version on the Sammy TV which didn't have all content available to stream).

The TiVo search feature will become a lot more useful now, especially if the entire Netflix/Lovefiilm libraries are included in the search.

I don't think VM should be too worried about people dumping XL for Lovefilm/Netflix - I use both streaming services and I see them as additional content rather then full replacements for XL. I mean, the new series of Haven starts next week on Syfy - that won't be on Lovefilm/Netfilx any time soon. Then again, the likes of 24 are on Netflix - every single episode in HD and 5.1 surround sound! VM's VOD library simply can't compete.

Add in the extensive movie selection and streaming exclusives to both services (House of Cards on Netflix; Vikings on Lovefilm) and its a win win. :)

Now......where's that TVAW Android app? And come to think of it, Universal HD? C'mon VM, I want my Rookie Blue and Motive in HD. :erm:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Email vm and tell them I did and got a call back,not enough interest in the channel apparently and so not considered a prioty I was told.thank god for sky !!!!

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I find that a bit surprising, though up to now, I probably only use it for the latest series of Law and Order SVU. However, according to an article on TVWise, they are changing their focus and looking at a new type of acquisitions. Bates Motel and Sleepy Hollow being examples. I saw the pilot of Sleepy Hollow on Hulu and it really does deserve an HD picture and 5.1 soundtrack to do it justice.

Hopefully these new type of shows will bring in a bigger audience and make HD viable for VM management.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I'm hoping that aswell bud this was back in July when I contacted them,I also contacted universal hd owners and it was very clear from there response they want it on vm network :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Got the same response from them just the other day;


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