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Blackbelt TV, at present a niche cable channel in the US on martial arts - films and matches etc, looks set to launch on Real Digital.

As their original broadcast outlet was originally cable, and with a satellite feed becoming available, I wonder if this could be the test and/or if VM will be taking it?

The channel is aimed at Black Belt and Martial Arts instructors, fans and participants.

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In my eyes, Virgin should have puched harder when they were in the process of selling their tv channels to sky

the very least they could have also gained (along with what they actually gained) Sky Sports News HD, Sky Sports HD3/4 and Sky News HD

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But they gained many things and that included access to Sky's premium HD channels, Sky's Anytime OD service and the red button so all in all l don't think that was a bad deal do you.

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That was never going to happen, Sky will not give any of those until Ofcom forces them to, VM did as well as they did in my view and we have access to all of those channels be in in SD only.

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These channels were not broadcasting when the deal was signed. Sky Sports is a seperate deal as it's premium content.

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thanks for telling me

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Virgin Media to kick Current TV off Virgin TV in 2012?

Media Web site ''C21'' is reporting that Virgin Media will kick Current TV off its cable TV platform next year, as part of a comprehensive review of its content and services.

More as I get it...

http://www.c21media.net/

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Can't say that l will miss this channel as l never watched it and maybe they will replace it with Sky Atlantic.;)

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Pretty sure Sky News was, but Sports News was definitley after.

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I do - it's pretty interesting. Give a try.

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Can someone confirm the dates that ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD and ITV4 HD launched in the UK?

I have ITV2 HD as 07th October 2010
I have ITV3 HD as 15th November 2010
I have ITV4 HD as 15th November 2010

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Yes sounds right why ?

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He may be thinking of if SKY have them exclusive for a year:confused:

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A certain suspended forum member seems to be spreading it all over the web LOL.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1528997

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Oh no not again.:rolleyes:

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Even now we can not escape.........

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I have just got this in My inbox

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l think its time to take a couple headache tablets.

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I was just hoping that after launching almost 1 year ago we might finally see these turning up on Virgin.

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The one l would like the most when they do eventually turn up is ITV HD4 as out of all their channels this is the one l watch the most because of its sports content.

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Yeah you could be right I guess only time will tell.

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Well time and Media Boy's sources.

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The cable TV provider is understood to be focusing on securing multi-screen rights rather than hosting only linear channels, in a bid to get the most value from the content on its platform.

Virgin is aiming to provide customers with content “anywhere and everywhere” and is now evaluating all of its content provider relationships with a view to securing multi-screen rights, a source told C21.

Very good decision by VM , many other providers worldwide are already doing this or planning to

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/conten...bile_apps/ipad
http://www.comcast.com/About/PressRe...ashx?PRID=1020
http://www.dishnetwork.com/tveverywhere/remoteaccess/
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile...phones-1038238

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

I have always said that VM should push beyond linear channels and to me it only get more obvious that thats future. Content subscriptions is a future I for one would like to see.

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I can't say i've ever watched it either, perhaps many people haven't, so VM want to dump it. Can VM collate data on their customers' viewing habits, individually or anonymously?

That's a reasonable possibility, especially as ITV have asked for permission to use VM technology to insert adverts into their VM version of ITV Player.

Perhaps, VM didn't want to pay extra for the HD variants, but will be obtaining income from the extra ad sales and use of VM technology at no charge as a return for their pay HD channels instead ;)

Today is the 15th, they may have decided to prefer to launch them all together and Tue/Wed night is a usual night for adding channels...

I'm surprised that the CF software allows suspended members to continue to post private messages.

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Is that HD Boy? How come he was suspeneded? Ive not been on forums for about 1 week so im sorry for being slow

He really wants them ITV HD channels

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one year to the day since itv 2/3/4 hd was launched

still waiting Virgin Media

They Better not get rid of Current TV, they are meant to add channels not get rid of them

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I'm sure that on demand content from Current TV was available once upon a time?

So if this is a new strategy then one gets the feeling that a lot of channel may well be removed from Virgin Media and I don't suddenly see lots of new channels appearing to take their place. After all, there are still plenty of people like me who just like to flick through the channels to see what's on and who don't have the desire to have to be connected "anywhere and everywhere" and if lots of channels start to disappear then VM will loose customers to Sky.

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So long as all the content is available they won't.

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I also watch it - great channel...

I'd be very disappointed if it were removed..

Do as spankysmagicpian suggested denphone - Give it a try!

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Would it still be available if they lost the channels or would it just be certain content that was on those channels they'd invest in for on demand purposes?

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can't we keep the channel and get the Current TV Programmes On Virgin VOD?

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The story that C21 is talking about may not happen due to the following:

C21 Says
-''Current TV is broadcasting on M+, L and XL'' But it only broadcast on the XL Package.
-And posted ''Sky, where it is part of the satellite TV provider’s style and culture pack.'' it not as Sky have done away with that package it now on Entermainment Extra Pack (I think).

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

depends on the agreements VM have with the channel/rights holders

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According to Barb Current TV only gets about 126,000 viewers per day. I don't think it would be too difficult for Virgin to justify binning this.

I'd much rather see Virgin getting rid of niche, minority, unpopular channels and use the money saved to invest in new content and channels people will actually watch. No offence to anyone who enjoys Current TV.

Like any business you'd be crazy to continue stocking goods people don't want. It makes sense to monitor how much demand there is. If demand is little you stop carrying the goods and replace it with a better product.

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i think 126,000 is a good number of viewers for a channel that is only on sky and virgin media, also the channel does not advertise as well

if we had more so called "minority channels" then it is more likely the more people will move from sky to virgin media because they will not lose much in terms of content

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current tv is not being replace

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You could end up with a bland selection of "popular" channels.. the beauty of multi-channel tv is it's just that, multi-channel. Niche channels are absorbed in to the tv packs pricing to give more choice.

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thank you very much! :D

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Oh no not BARB again :erm:

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Am I right in think Virgin need to drop Current TV due to low viewing numbers but also they need Current TV channel number to launch Channel 5 +1?

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i feel there is enought space for another 100 channels espcialyy with the anologe swichover and mpeg-4

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any other channel that might be going?

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Got this from HD Boy

Got a email from Virgin Media's peter chapman about the 80 HD channels target.

This below was the email i sent to Peter Chapman


Quote:
Dear Peter

I know Virgin Media have a path to have 80 HD channel in 2 years.

Dec. 02. 2010 / 9:30AM, VMED - Virgin Media Inc. Analyst and Investors Day (London)
It is separate from the broadcast connectivity that we have where effectively we are providing 300 standard definition channels, 30 HD channels at the moment, but with a path to grow to 80 HD channels over the next two years, or three years.
page 10
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External...xUeXBlPTM=&t=1

How do you plan to do this ? At the moment Virgin Media have 36 HD channels so you will add 40+ HD channels in the next 2 years ? Are you sure that is a realistic target ?

This below was the reply

Quote:
Hi

Pleased that you keep up with corporate communications. As Neil stated, our goal is to provide the very best in entertainment, including adding top quality HD channels that we know customers want to watch. We're currently on track to deliver on our ambitions but as I'm sure you're aware, they are still very much dependent on the negotiations we're able to conclude with various content providers.

Kind regards
Peter

Peter Chapman

He says they are on track to deliver that. Could we see lots of HD channels early next year ?

He also says "negotiations we're able to conclude with various content providers" What does conclude mean ?

At least Virgin Media now know we want top quality HD channels ie ESPN America HD, ITV 2,3,4 HD etc.

Alan can you post this please.

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

Yes but targets can't always be met , Cindy Rose claimed there would be hundreds of apps on TIVO within a year , which for whatever reason hasn't materialised. Contracts are complex things.

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OMG he is gone yet still haunts this thread :shocked:

Conclude means to close or complete.

Well obviously if VM are to get to 80HD channels they will need to add a lot within the next 2-3 years :dunce:

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

Who ya gunna call??????

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There are 61 HD Channels on SKY (38 on Virgin Media)

Plus More4 HD, TCM HD, Alibi HD and Racing UK HD Launching over the next few years

So Virgin could get up to 65 HD channels (27 more HD Channels)

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at least its better than him posting after every other post and non of his rubbish and pointless stuff

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His conspiracy theories are great he puts Michael Moore to shame :D

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It just leaves Den and MM :D:D:D:D:D

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haha i like that

Den and MM's post are more comdey than HD Boy's were. I like Den and MM's posts :D

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I've got some way to catch you up look at the last 28days posts ;)

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/mi...?do=topposters

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We all have a long way to catch Den:D:D:D

But you both know that I'am joking:erm:

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And its also worth remembering "It's quality rather than quantity".....;)

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We've not been told of any channel drops.

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Ok l will.:)

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Well thank you my young padouine.:D

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Very true.:)

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and I recall reading that a HD version of QVC is 'coming soon.'

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:shocked:

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/12/34.gif

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Looks like Boxnation will be launching either on the 30th of November / 01st of December just in time for Cotto Vs. Margarito II. This page on their website was just updated today.

http://www.boxnation.tv/subscribe.php

"By registering now, you’re not committing to anything. You will simply receive news from BoxNation and information on how to subscribe to the channel ahead of the subscription service’s launch on the first of December.

Sky customers will soon be able to subscribe and pay for the channel through this site, while Virgin Media customers should contact Virgin directly (we expect to be live on Virgin Media cable within two weeks)."

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Thanks for info.

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Cool MB.

A quick question for a Virgin insider.

Seeing Boxnation are claiming you have to contact Virgin to subscribe, how far ahead of the channel launching would employees in the relevant department receive their training and info to help them field the calls?

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Depends on when the agreement is finalised I think. For some channel launches there has been some notification, for others it's the day of launch

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Thanks for the info Ben

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As adding new channels that require a subscription isn't anything new - I would guess that an hour or two would be plenty of time for CS to be prepared.

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indeed, it's just the relevant sales code, T&C's and the hit :)

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Not much to go wrong there then....:rolleyes:

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Update on BoxNation.

I have ask one of my insiders about BoxNation - But they have no update on it Channel number or launch date - yet.

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

Spotify will launch on Virgin Media on November 29th.

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Looking forward to it.:)

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And me being as ive now got spotify premium and it brill so bring it on virgin. Thanks. lol.:D

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Had my letter from VM today advising the TIVO update is going ahead. Message will be found in Help & Settings and as per the post by Media Boy about rollout by area will happen between the 17th and the 24th.

Also posted on here I believe before someone says anything

Anybody else had the letter or is mine just late?

Time for the update is approx 2am and will take about an hour

Apologies if members already know this

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Will the box be useable during this time?

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No it's a major code download. All recordings will stop during the hour.

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No, which both the letter and the onscreen message do advise

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No, reason why 2am except there are bound to be some people watching at that time but they have to do it some time.

Do NOT turn off box while update is proceeding, it will wipe all your recordings and settings so just leave it to update when it happens.

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

I got the same letter,and the update will take around an hour,and the box will not be usable during this time

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Also an online article about this now https://my.virginmedia.com/customer-...rticles/TiVo2/

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Please don't kill me for asking this (lol) but want to get TIVO ...but not until multiscreen red button is functional (I.E on BBC & Sky Sports)...is there a set date for this yet?

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The new text entry will be a welcome addition that was one of my minor niggles on my brief use.

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Letter does not mention Sky Sports red button specifically, it does mention iplayer HD on YouTube but it does add "And much,much more."

Whatever that means.

Was it a given that the SS red button would be available for TIVO with this update?

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

No date set for either of these 2yet but this update lays the basis for the BBC Red button and also the SS Red button.

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Ok cheers DI

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I'm also hoping the ID channel will eventually be shown on VM sooner rather than later.

What I have noticed is quite a lot of the ID programmes are being shown on VM's lifestyle channel Discovery RT.
Hopefully a sign of things to come?

Programmes such as =

On the Case with Paula Zahn
I (Almost) got away with it
True Crime With Aphrodite Jones
Who the (Hell) Did I Marry
Couples Who Kill
48 Hours
The Real NCIS
The Will
I Married A Mobster(which is on tonight btw)
etc etc.

The above programmes/shows are just a few of what the ID channel has to offer and for a crime show fan like myself I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that eventually it will be shown on VM.

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That Channel may launch if Discovery ask Virgin Media to drop Discovery Real Time +1 but Discovery are not doing this so you will need to wait until Discovery deal is up with Virgin Media.

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OK MB thanks for the prompt reply

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when will History HD (lauched in 2006), Bio HD (launched in 2008) and Crime & Investigation Network Hd (launched in 2008) launch on virgin media, it has been a few years since they were launched on sky (i know sky jointly owns those channels)

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Thee was a rumour sometime ago about a couple of years i think that History HD was launching on VM since then nothing,i had presumed that the carriage deal that was offered (if any)was too much.

The other two HD channels Bio so far as i know has never been metioned in negitiation talks,Crime and nvestigation was rumoured some time ago but again nothng came of it,can only imagine its down to cost v viewing figures for said channels.

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

Haven't you heard? VM are spending the money on letters instead :rolleyes: :D

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...gin-media.html

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:clap: they like there sending there letters out :D

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Do you even watch the SD versions or are you just moaning for the sake of it?

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

Well some customers will never be happy will they.:rolleyes:

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

indeed. I think we can expect world peace before all customers are happy :D

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i watch the SD versions and i would like to see those channel in hd

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well i will be if i get the 100 odd channel i want

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

So that's a "No", then.......;)


(btw, the "shift" key is the one just below the "Caps Lock" key and just above the "Ctrl" key at the far left bottom corner of your keyboard....:D).

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

Then you better get some more wonga out of your wallet then as you do not get something for nothing in this world.:)

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I find it hard to believe that Sky have 100 channels that VM don't that would be of interest to you.

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Then god forbid why did you not just join Sky,Oh,let me guess then you would have to go on their forums and complain/moan/whinge about lack of broadband speed or "snowy" picture during inclemant weather blah,blah,blah

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His name suggests he may have a chip on his shoulder and he's taking it out on VM? :mad:

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Some of these are on the Crime channel 48hrs the new series is airing at the moment.

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Yes thanks noel43 I've got The First 48hrs on record from the start last week via the series link. There's also the CBS reality channel that shows a few crime programmes such as = Unsolved Mysteries - Medical Detectives - 48 Hours: Hard Evidence - Forensic Investigators and 48 Hours Mystery that I watch. But I'd still welcome the Investigation Discovery channel because I'm a big fan of crime programmes/shows. I know there's plenty to watch with what I've mentioned above and also the C+I channel but that's what the TiVo's and V+Boxes are for.

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After my dizzy blonde moment earlier (see huge Homer above) can confirm my Tivo has been updated without incident here in Nottingham and I've finally have been able to knock off the PIN protection when watching recordings made after 9pm, always a bugbear.

Not had a chance to check the rest as yet.

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Nice one :)

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Quite possible. Good point!