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muppetman11 23-10-2010 10:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Probably because HDTV's are the only TV you,can buy now.

mersey70 23-10-2010 11:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MeWhy (Post 35112233)
Another day, Another week, Another month that Virgin Media ignores the Standard definition platform they've provided for so long.

How difficult is it for Virgin Media to perhaps ADD some SD channels, seriously?

They're focusing on HD which they charge a premium for to its customers to recieve as well as a requiring a new box which they charge for too if you're not a new customer, but fail to realise they have millions of Non HD customers too?

With Bravo and Channel One closing, what do they plan on replacing them with? Oh yes, more HD Channels.

How about Virgin use some subscriber money and get some more SD channels on the system. Perhaps the other 2 CBS channels, and more that Sky have and offer to customers but Virgin seem unable to like offer?
(In before comments like OMG SWITCH TO SKY LOLOL)

I think its ridiculus the way Virgin are acting. I know some Virgin fanboys will try and attack my post but honestly why are Virgin IGNORING SD channels in favor of HD ones? Point above.

Wake me up when Virgin start catering to existing customers and there are millions of us who dont have a HD Box nor would we want to pay a premium to get some upscaled goodness(You cant honestly say that every HD channel has native HD shows, most are upscales).
In the interest of balance Sky are not currently launching any SD channels at all although of course they have more anyway, they have closed the SD EPG queue, they say it's because of hardware limitations.

Sky say's it may re-open the queue, we will see.

Andrewcrawford23 23-10-2010 11:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35112266)
In the interest of balance Sky are not currently launching any SD channels at all although of course they have more anyway, they have closed the SD EPG queue, they say it's because of hardware limitations.

Sky say's it may re-open the queue, we will see.
they willl reopen it either when they go hd exculsive ad upgrade all there cusoter box ot hd ones but blockign access ot hd channels unless the cusotmer plays or they dorp the hd charge or they will find some way to block the old boxes seeing the channels meaning if ht cusotmer wants them they will have to get a new box

mersey70 23-10-2010 12:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35112268)
they willl reopen it either when they go hd exculsive ad upgrade all there cusoter box ot hd ones but blockign access ot hd channels unless the cusotmer plays or they dorp the hd charge or they will find some way to block the old boxes seeing the channels meaning if ht cusotmer wants them they will have to get a new box
There are lots of if's and but's there but as things stand now they are not launching SD channels, and will not be anytime soon.

mhatter67 23-10-2010 13:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35112283)
There are lots of if's and but's there but as things stand now they are not launching SD channels, and will not be anytime soon.
Agreed there is no point to launching a new SD channels at all ever again on SKY. The answer I would like to know is when will VM promote HD variant channels up the EPG?

John Logie Baird 23-10-2010 15:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
BBC One HD showreel


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j49EQvrw-GA



also BBC NEWS going HD

BBC News will being working from our new HD-ready news centre in 2012/13.

source : http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/hd/faq/

DJ-SWITCH 23-10-2010 15:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Logie Baird (Post 35112332)
BBC One HD showreel


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j49EQvrw-GA



also BBC NEWS going HD

BBC News will being working from our new HD-ready news centre in 2012/13.

source : http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/hd/faq/
Do you think BBCHD will keep its name or do you think it will become BBC2HD and get BBC3HD, BBC4HD and the same for the to kid channels in HD will be good when every channel is in HD :tu::tu:

John Logie Baird 23-10-2010 15:56
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@DJ-SWITCH

I think eventually when the other BBC HD channels arrive the the BBC HD channel will no longer exist it will be morphed into BBC2 HD,BBC3 HD,BB4 HD..

then again it could turn into a sort of BBC SHOWCASE channel ,who knows another wait & see

windy 24-10-2010 13:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Roll on monday...iam bored and the fact nothing is happening on here OMG what a sad life i lead.:(

DJ-SWITCH 24-10-2010 14:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35112701)
Roll on monday...iam bored and the fact nothing is happening on here OMG what a sad life i lead.:(
Its always dead on here the weekends :LOL::D

windy 24-10-2010 15:17
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I know but this.....is well like a grave yard.:o:

mersey70 24-10-2010 15:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35112727)
I know but this.....is well like a grave yard.:o:
It might be becuase there are not so many rubbish claims about channel launches that don't happen.

We could make some up to liven up the place!!

Lew 24-10-2010 15:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Please stop the off-topic posts.

windy 24-10-2010 16:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35112748)
Please stop the off-topic posts.
Sorry.:)

Media Boy UK 25-10-2010 09:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Media Boy Monday News Round-up.

BSkyB to rebrand LIVING as Sky Living.

BSkyB are to reband LIVING as Sky Living soon. No rebrand date was given.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/20...reasure-island

---------- Post added at 08:12 ---------- Previous post was at 08:01 ----------

Sky Movies Christmas back.

According to Sky DS Forums Sky Movies Showcase/HD is to be rebranded on December 1st as Sky Movies Christmas/HD until the first week in January on Virgin Channels 403 and 433.

dsmuk 25-10-2010 10:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35113031)
Media Boy Monday News Round-up.

BSkyB to rebrand LIVING as Sky Living.

BSkyB are to reband LIVING as Sky Living soon. No rebrand date was given.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/20...reasure-island[COLOR="Silver"]
It also says that Sky 1 and Sky Atlantic will MOVE channel numbers. Sky 1 is already on channel 106 so that won't be moving anywhere and Sky Atlantic does not exist yet so not able to move anywhere.

mersey70 25-10-2010 10:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dsmuk (Post 35113053)
It also says that Sky 1 and Sky Atlantic will MOVE channel numbers. Sky 1 is already on channel 106 so that won't be moving anywhere and Sky Atlantic does not exist yet so not able to move anywhere.


---------- Post added at 09:52 ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 ----------

Looks like the article is correct in what is planned at least. Seems odd that they changed the name of VMTV to Living TV Group then changed the name of Living to Sky Living. At least it looks like they have plans for the channel with the increased budget and higher EPG slot.

Interesting that Sky Atlantic is confirmed as having an SD version, I wonder if this means Sky are re-opening the SD channel launch queue.



http://corporate.sky.com/investors/p...ed_line_up.htm

Media Boy UK 25-10-2010 11:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35113058)
---------- Post added at 09:52 ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 ----------

Looks like the article is correct in what is planned at least. Seems odd that they changed the name of VMTV to Living TV Group then changed the name of Living to Sky Living. At least it looks like they have plans for the channel with the increased budget and higher EPG slot.

Interesting that Sky Atlantic is confirmed as having an SD version, I wonder if this means Sky are re-opening the SD channel launch queue.



http://corporate.sky.com/investors/p...ed_line_up.htm
I think Sky will just reuse the EPG lift over from Bravo and Channel One being close down.

mersey70 25-10-2010 11:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35113075)
I think Sky will just reuse the EPG lift over from Bravo and Channel One being close down.
I didn't think of that, thanks MB.

Media Boy UK 25-10-2010 13:06
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No list update today - Back on November 1st.

GODLY 25-10-2010 13:52
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NBC Universal shows coming to Virgin Media TV On Demand in HD

Virgin Media today announced a deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the video-on-demand rights in the UK to a broad selection of NBC Universal series. Under the terms of the agreement, these titles will be offered as new content across Virgin Media’s three entertainment platforms; TV, online and mobile. From the 1st December Virgin Media customers will be able to access past seasons of great shows such as House, Heroes, The Office (U.S.) and 30 Rock, whether in HD at home through its TV On Demand service or via its online and mobile ‘Virgin Media Player’ services.


http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...ews&id=1486413

dazed&confused 25-10-2010 13:56
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From V Press Office
Virgin Media Enters Agreement with NBC Universal International Television Distribution

NBC Universal shows coming to Virgin Media TV On Demand in HD

Virgin Media today announced a deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the video-on-demand rights in the UK to a broad selection of NBC Universal series. Under the terms of the agreement, these titles will be offered as new content across Virgin Media’s three entertainment platforms; TV, online and mobile. From the 1st December Virgin Media customers will be able to access past seasons of great shows such as House, Heroes, The Office (U.S.) and 30 Rock, whether in HD at home through its TV On Demand service or via its online and mobile ‘Virgin Media Player’ services.

Cindy Rose, executive director of digital entertainment at Virgin Media said: “Our pioneering TV On Demand service continues to offer the greatest choice for all the family and we’re delighted to bring our customers these great shows in HD from NBC Universal. With more and more consumers enjoying the flexibility of watching TV whenever they want, our new online and mobile services also give our customers a fantastic way to enjoy content wherever they are.”

Earlier this year Virgin Media launched its online and mobile players as part of its multi-screen strategy and is continuing to explore innovative new ways to deliver TV content using the combined power of its fibre optic based broadband network, its cutting edge TV On Demand service and through video-capable handsets on its award-winning mobile service. With over 4,600 hours of TV, film and music, with hundreds of hours in HD available to watch instantly at the touch of a button, there’s always something for everyone.

---------- Post added at 12:56 ---------- Previous post was at 12:53 ----------

Snap Young Godley..........:):)

Media Boy UK 25-10-2010 13:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GODLY (Post 35113138)
NBC Universal shows coming to Virgin Media TV On Demand in HD

Virgin Media today announced a deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the video-on-demand rights in the UK to a broad selection of NBC Universal series. Under the terms of the agreement, these titles will be offered as new content across Virgin Media’s three entertainment platforms; TV, online and mobile. From the 1st December Virgin Media customers will be able to access past seasons of great shows such as House, Heroes, The Office (U.S.) and 30 Rock, whether in HD at home through its TV On Demand service or via its online and mobile ‘Virgin Media Player’ services.


http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...ews&id=1486413
But still no news on Universal HD coming to Virgin Media any time soon.

ncfc1902 25-10-2010 14:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dsmuk (Post 35113053)
Sky 1 is already on channel 106 so that won't be moving anywhere
Sky 1 HD could be moving to 106 in the Sky EPG

DJ-SWITCH 25-10-2010 14:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35113031)
Media Boy Monday News Round-up.

BSkyB to rebrand LIVING as Sky Living.

BSkyB are to reband LIVING as Sky Living soon. No rebrand date was given.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/20...reasure-island

---------- Post added at 08:12 ---------- Previous post was at 08:01 ----------

Sky Movies Christmas back.

According to Sky DS Forums Sky Movies Showcase/HD is to be rebranded on December 1st as Sky Movies Christmas/HD until the first week in January on Virgin Channels 403 and 433.

Dont for get christmas24 on channel 419 will start in november keep seeing the add for it, i new that was coming with sky chanceing the name :clap::clap::clap::clap:

mattboothers 25-10-2010 15:56
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This confirms Sky Atlantic is EXCLUSIVE to sky ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh I give up :(

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...-channels.html

Dave42 25-10-2010 16:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattboothers (Post 35113209)
This confirms Sky Atlantic is EXCLUSIVE to sky ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh I give up :(

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...-channels.html
you know what sky is like for withholding channels trying to force everyone with a tv to them not gonna happen i hate sky

DJ-SWITCH 25-10-2010 16:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mattboothers (Post 35113209)
This confirms Sky Atlantic is EXCLUSIVE to sky ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh I give up :(

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...-channels.html

Isit a sky channel :LOL:

Media Boy UK 25-10-2010 16:13
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The info I have says Sky Atlantic (Not in HD) will be on Virgin Media. The only exclusive I see is the HBO Shows.

Quote:
Sky has confirmed the launch of the Sky Atlantic channel to carry its exclusive HBO shows, as well as the new series of Mad Men poached from the BBC.
Quote from Digital Spy on October 1st.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...c-channel.html

Dave42 25-10-2010 16:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35113220)
The info I have says Sky Atlantic (Not in HD) will be on Virgin Media. The only exclusive I see is the HBO Shows.



Quote from Digital Spy on October 1st.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...c-channel.html
Sky has confirmed plans to reshuffle its entertainment channel lineup from next year, including the rebranding of Living TV and arrival of new channel Sky Atlantic.

From early 2011, tent from the satellite broSky Atlantic will launch exclusively on Sky to host conadcaster's recent multi-million pound deal with US studio HBO.



http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...-channels.html

jamiec21 25-10-2010 16:29
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Read the press release this DS article is taken from and see if you can see the phrase "exclusive to/on Sky" anywhere.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ed_line_up.htm

and then see if you can see it on the original press release announcing the channel.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...y_atlantic.htm

Whilst I doubt we'll get it in HD, I can't see the reason why we won't get the SD version. Sky customers will be happy with the HD exclusive, advertisers will be satisfied with the same exposure they get with the rest of the Sky channels.

I'm sorry, I wouldn't trust a DS article to confirm today's date, never mind the future carriage details of a television channel.

DJ-SWITCH 25-10-2010 16:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jamiec21 (Post 35113226)
Read the press release this DS article is taken from and see if you can see the phrase "exclusive to/on Sky" anywhere.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ed_line_up.htm

and then see if you can see it on the original press release announcing the channel.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...y_atlantic.htm

Whilst I doubt we'll get it in HD, I can't see the reason why we won't get the SD version. Sky customers will be happy with the HD exclusive, advertisers will be satisfied with the same exposure they get with the rest of the Sky channels.

I'm sorry, I wouldn't trust a DS article to confirm today's date, never mind the future carriage details of a television channel.

Yep your right there :clap::clap::clap::clap:

Dave42 25-10-2010 16:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jamiec21 (Post 35113226)
Read the press release this DS article is taken from and see if you can see the phrase "exclusive to/on Sky" anywhere.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ed_line_up.htm

and then see if you can see it on the original press release announcing the channel.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...y_atlantic.htm

Whilst I doubt we'll get it in HD, I can't see the reason why we won't get the SD version. Sky customers will be happy with the HD exclusive, advertisers will be satisfied with the same exposure they get with the rest of the Sky channels.

I'm sorry, I wouldn't trust a DS article to confirm today's date, never mind the future carriage details of a television channel.
we have to wait and see would not trust sky either they noted for telling lies and trying to force everyone to them by withholding channels

DJ-SWITCH 25-10-2010 16:37
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And dont for get November is spost to be a good month for HD channels BBC1HD and the ITVHD channels :dunce::dunce:

Media Boy UK 25-10-2010 16:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35113232)
And dont for get November is spost to be a good month for HD channels BBC1HD and the ITVHD channels :dunce::dunce:
Virgin and ITV are still in talks over the new ITV HD Channels.

BBC One HD launches November 3rd on Virgin Channel 108.

VirginMediaPhil 25-10-2010 17:18
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I might just move to Sky soon.

DJ-SWITCH 25-10-2010 17:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35113235)
Virgin and ITV are still in talks over the new ITV HD Channels.

BBC One HD launches November 3rd on Virgin Channel 108.
Still what are they talking about the weather :LOL: :LOL:

Tijer 25-10-2010 17:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35113230)
we have to wait and see would not trust sky either they noted for telling lies and trying to force everyone to them by withholding channels
TYPICAL SKY! By up the virgin channels, close them down, and move the content to Sky Exclusive channels!

Virgin really shouldve put a clause in whereby sky would have to give access to the new channel...

passingbat 25-10-2010 17:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tijer (Post 35113262)
Virgin really shouldve put a clause in whereby sky would have to give access to the new channel...
How do you know that they didn't? it's only rumour that Sky atlantic is exclusive to Sky.

Mind you, if they didn't put that clause in, or something similar, their negotiating team are idiots. It was Sky they were negotiating with, after all!

Hiroki 25-10-2010 18:04
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The NBC Universal deal sounds pretty decent, any ideas if there will be full series of shows or just odd episodes from series (like vod tends to have)?

Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35113232)
And dont for get November is spost to be a good month for HD channels BBC1HD and the ITVHD channels :dunce::dunce:
Exciting stuff :rolleyes:

John Logie Baird 25-10-2010 18:17
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On sat BBC One HD now testing at 10.847V 22.0 5/6 under banner 6941.

Showing BBC One now info on epg banner but not simulcasting

No onscreen Dog showing atm.
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2010/10/17.png
thanks grahamlthompson [DS] for sat screenshot.

On cable still showing on epg Test 104 BBC One HD coming soon - showing on demand/filmflex ads.

muppetman11 25-10-2010 19:05
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How many other test channels are showing on cable ?

paul nolan 25-10-2010 19:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35113275)
How do you know that they didn't? it's only rumour that Sky atlantic is exclusive to Sky.

Mind you, if they didn't put that clause in, or something similar, their negotiating team are idiots. It was Sky they were negotiating with, after all!
Digital Spy haven't helped by misquoting the Sky Press release.

The Press release is ambiguous.... but to me, it implys that you'll only be able to get those shows on Sky Atlantic.

John Logie Baird 25-10-2010 19:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35113298)
How many other test channels are showing on cable ?
other tests still showing

Test 42
Test 43
Test 44
Test 45

all showing ondemand ads

as spiderplant quoted before"they are for testing the network, and don't relate to any real channels. They will be removed when the tests are complete."

Horizon 25-10-2010 20:13
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.....and when the last batch of tests ended, Sky's HD film and sports channels appeared. By the way, these 4 tests were the last 4 of the dozen plus tests that became Sky's HD channels. These test channels have been around for ages now, they are not new.

nialli 25-10-2010 23:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paul nolan (Post 35113302)
Digital Spy haven't helped by misquoting the Sky Press release.

The Press release is ambiguous.... but to me, it implys that you'll only be able to get those shows on Sky Atlantic.
There's nothing ambiguous in the press release - the HBO shows and Mad Men will only be broadcast in the UK on the new channel Sky Atlantic. But nowhere does the Sky press release say that Sky Atlantic will be exclusively on Sky's platform - that's Digital Spy suggesting that, not Sky. And Digital Spy is not the most reliable source.

undertakereddie 26-10-2010 00:49
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Now That Sky Has Rebranded Living To Sky Living For Next Year What Is Going To Happen To Living It, Living Loves and Living HD?. PS any news on Demand Five?

mattboothers 26-10-2010 01:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by undertakereddie (Post 35113453)
Now That Sky Has Rebranded Living To Sky Living For Next Year What Is Going To Happen To Living It, Living Loves and Living HD?. PS any news on Demand Five?
Probably just have:

sky LIVING
sky LIVING +1
sky LIVING HD
sky LIVING 2
sky LIVING 2 +1
sky LIVING 2 HD

DJ-SWITCH 26-10-2010 03:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mattboothers (Post 35113464)
Probably just have:

sky LIVING
sky LIVING +1
sky LIVING HD
sky LIVING 2
sky LIVING 2 +1
sky LIVING 2 HD

1 day sky will take over every channel and it will say sky what ever channel you watch you cant get away from it :D:D

muppetman11 26-10-2010 10:01
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Looking around on the internet it seems Virgins main announcement Wednesday will be about 100 meg internet , so wouldn't expect to much in the way of HD announcements , but hope I'm wrong.

ahardie 26-10-2010 10:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35113434)
There's nothing ambiguous in the press release - the HBO shows and Mad Men will only be broadcast in the UK on the new channel Sky Atlantic. But nowhere does the Sky press release say that Sky Atlantic will be exclusively on Sky's platform - that's Digital Spy suggesting that, not Sky. And Digital Spy is not the most reliable source.
A poster on DS said he had emailed VM and they said they were in negotiations with Sky but that Sky weren't willing to give them the channel.

Has anybody on here emailed VM and got this response?

nialli 26-10-2010 11:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ahardie (Post 35113504)
A poster on DS said he had emailed VM and they said they were in negotiations with Sky but that Sky weren't willing to give them the channel.
Has anybody on here emailed VM and got this response?
Given that the channel isn't launching until 2011, there may not be a carriage announcement until nearer launch. Or it may launch as a Sky Exclusive for a month or two and then we get it. Or we may only get the SD version. Or nothing.

I'm not panicking about Mad Men season five yet as that won't arrive until summer 2011, possibly even later - in a NYT interview with creater Weiner last week he said it hasn't been renewed yet and he's not even started thinking about it.

I've just emailed Mr Berkett - will let you know if I get a response. I don't like going to alternative means for my TV but Mad Men is such an outstanding show I would make an exception for it.

dsmuk 26-10-2010 14:43
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Could it not just a a rebranding on Bravo as Sky Atlantic at the same time Living becomes Sky Living and the channel numbers change on Sky.

If there were the case would they need to do any negotiations as we already have Bravo

In the same way Hallmark 'closed' and Universal launched the other week

---------- Post added at 13:43 ---------- Previous post was at 13:41 ----------

Oh and what happened to the closing of some MTV owned channels to make way for BET and things... Did new channels appear or just the old ones disappear?

nn012 26-10-2010 16:28
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I now have Demand Five in catch-up. Good selection of programmes in there.

daveetwo 26-10-2010 16:54
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Not seen so much of the virgin insiders on this thread lately. I wonder if Virgin found out who they were and told them to stop.
I liked to read their contributions to the "coming soon" thread.

eugene 26-10-2010 17:07
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I think the Universal deal is brilliant. That replaces HBO. Lets concentrate on the positive. Sky is just anti competative. One day someone will sort them out.

mattboothers 26-10-2010 17:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by eugene (Post 35113740)
I think the Universal deal is brilliant. That replaces HBO. Lets concentrate on the positive. Sky is just anti competative. One day someone will sort them out.
Lets riot and we'll be the someone :D

-----------------------------------------

So is it confirmed that Demand Five will launch before the year ends?

Media Boy UK 26-10-2010 17:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35113729)
I now have Demand Five in catch-up. Good selection of programmes in there.
I can confrim that Demand has launch in Scotland.

---------- Post added at 16:38 ---------- Previous post was at 16:37 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by daveetwo (Post 35113738)
Not seen so much of the virgin insiders on this thread lately. I wonder if Virgin found out who they were and told them to stop.
I liked to read their contributions to the "coming soon" thread.
None of my insiders has pm me in weeks.

muppetman11 26-10-2010 17:47
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Demand Five is on here in sunny Wigan.

gadge 26-10-2010 18:13
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Demand Five Not stoke on trent yet.

Henkesghost 26-10-2010 18:18
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I'm in Scotland, no five on demand here.

muppetman11 26-10-2010 18:32
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I can confirm that demand five is in catch-up TV and is currently working here in Wigan , there seems quite a bit of content unfortunately no HD though.

Media Boy UK 26-10-2010 18:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gadge (Post 35113766)
Demand Five Not stoke on trent yet.
When ITV Player launch Virgin did it over THREE NIGHTS.

windy 26-10-2010 18:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35113778)
When ITV Player launch Virgin did it over THREE NIGHTS.
Demand five according to posts on here has been launching on and off for at least 2 weeks and thats the same from digital spy.

I still havent got it.

muppetman11 26-10-2010 19:04
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Just had a knock on the door off Sky promising they can save me money. Sent him packing LOL.

windy 26-10-2010 19:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35113785)
Just had a knock on the door off Sky promising they can save me money. Sent him packing LOL.
Yeah 1 for us.:)

Well done muppetman11:cool:

Media Boy UK 26-10-2010 19:10
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Rumour: Sky to close Channel One and Bravo on January 3rd.

DS Forum is saying that Sky are to close Channel One and Bravo on January 3rd 2011.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...76&postcount=2

muppetman11 26-10-2010 19:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35113786)
Yeah 1 for us.:)

Well done muppetman11:cool:
Wouldn't go back to them to be honest, I hate everything about them LOL :-)

devilincarnate 26-10-2010 19:26
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I can confirm that i have got DEMAND FIVE on catch up here in Barnsley. But what i want to know is the other people who have got DEMAND FIVE did their box reboot at about 8.50 this morning?

Jameseh 26-10-2010 19:28
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Is the NBC/Universal content on VoD or a new channel? I guess a channel would give VM some negotiating power back but then they'd have to set up another subsidiary to run it.

devilincarnate 26-10-2010 19:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35113792)
Is the NBC/Universal content on VoD or a new channel? I guess a channel would give VM some negotiating power back but then they'd have to set up another subsidiary to run it.
Its for VOD! Press release can be found here:
http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...413&highlight=

Virgin Media today announced a deal with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the video-on-demand rights in the UK to a broad selection of NBC Universal series. Under the terms of the agreement, these titles will be offered as new content across Virgin Media’s three entertainment platforms; TV, online and mobile. From the 1st December Virgin Media customers will be able to access past seasons of great shows such as House, Heroes, The Office (U.S.) and 30 Rock, whether in HD at home through its TV On Demand service or via its online and mobile ‘Virgin Media Player’ services.

mersey70 26-10-2010 19:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35113785)
Just had a knock on the door off Sky promising they can save me money. Sent him packing LOL.
We have had a burst of sales teams from BT (who were very polite and not pushy), Talk Talk (horrible) and Sky (actually I have a feeling they were not directy from Sky but I could be wrong, she talked rubbish though). When they promise you they can save you money ask them exactly how because try as I may unless they give me a particular deal for the duration of the contract, which none of them offered, I cannot see a comparable package for less, they didn't like it when they realised I was clued up on exactly what's on offer. Apart from BT they were quite rude when after a while I 'remembered' I am in a contract until next April! That's what you get for knocking on my door when I didn't ask, I will contact them if I want to like I did with VM.

Playing devils advocate in my experience the VM sales team are no better, I was fed a fair few porkies when I signed up but still glad I did, that's not to say I will stick around if there are better deals though.

windy 26-10-2010 19:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35113789)
Wouldn't go back to them to be honest, I hate everything about them LOL :-)
Iam so with you on that one.:D:clap:

DJ-SWITCH 26-10-2010 20:00
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BBC1HD next week 1week and 1day to go :clap::clap::clap::clap:

Andrewcrawford23 26-10-2010 20:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35113810)
BBC1HD next week 1week and 1day to go :clap::clap::clap::clap:
ive already got it ;) but nto via virgin nor sky

sminkypinky 26-10-2010 20:08
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Demand Five now live in Morden, Surrey. Four pages of catch up content from the last few days.

windy 26-10-2010 20:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35113815)
ive already got it ;) but nto via virgin nor sky
How come you already have it is this a wind up.:erm:

devilincarnate 26-10-2010 20:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sminkypinky (Post 35113819)
Demand Five now live in Morden, Surrey. Four pages of catch up content from the last few days.
Can you check if you box rebooted this morning and at what time?

windy 26-10-2010 20:12
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ok iam doing a boot of my box..right out the window lol.:D

devilincarnate 26-10-2010 20:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35113820)
How come you already have it is this a wind up.:erm:
I think that he works for VIRGIN as his posts are very knowlegeble and sporadic so he know what he is on about. Not sue if this is correct?

Andrewcrawford23 26-10-2010 20:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35113820)
How come you already have it is this a wind up.:erm:
it broadcasting in the clear on satillete on the same transpodner as bbc hd picked it up 3 days ago but i dnt use standard equipment to receie all teh free ot air channel acutally i get about 3000 channels but that because i dnt jsut poitn at the uk satilletes

Felim_Doyle 26-10-2010 20:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35112340)
Do you think BBCHD will keep its name or do you think it will become BBC2HD and get BBC3HD, BBC4HD and the same for the to kid channels in HD will be good when every channel is in HD :tu::tu:
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Logie Baird (Post 35112342)
@DJ-SWITCH

I think eventually when the other BBC HD channels arrive the the BBC HD channel will no longer exist it will be morphed into BBC2 HD,BBC3 HD,BB4 HD..

then again it could turn into a sort of BBC SHOWCASE channel ,who knows another wait & see
Given the (current) bandwidth limitations of Freeview, the BBC may feel the need to keep BBC HD to show selected programmes from each of the HD variants of BBC One, Two, Three, Four, CBBC etc.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/02/74.jpg

---------- Post added at 19:19 ---------- Previous post was at 19:18 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by jamiec21 (Post 35113226)
Read the press release this DS article is taken from and see if you can see the phrase "exclusive to/on Sky" anywhere.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ed_line_up.htm

and then see if you can see it on the original press release announcing the channel.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...y_atlantic.htm

Whilst I doubt we'll get it in HD, I can't see the reason why we won't get the SD version. Sky customers will be happy with the HD exclusive, advertisers will be satisfied with the same exposure they get with the rest of the Sky channels.

I'm sorry, I wouldn't trust a DS article to confirm today's date, never mind the future carriage details of a television channel.
Yes, I think the confusion that people are experiencing is that the HBO content is exclusive to the Sky Atlantic channel but that does not mean that Sky Atlantic will be exclusive to the BSkyB platform in either SD, HD or even 3D.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/02/74.jpg

windy 26-10-2010 20:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35113824)
ok iam doing a boot of my box..right out the window lol.:D
Well i got ..nothing diddler squat nothing zero.:(

DJ-SWITCH 26-10-2010 20:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle (Post 35113831)
Yes, I think the confusion that people are experiencing is that the HBO content is exclusive to the Sky Atlantic channel but that does not mean that Sky Atlantic will be exclusive to the BSkyB platform in either SD, HD or even 3D.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/02/74.jpg
When bravo +1 & 2 go they mite put Sky Atlantic & HD in its place i cant see them having a +1

Andrewcrawford23 26-10-2010 21:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35113843)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle (Post 35113831)
Yes, I think the confusion that people are experiencing is that the HBO content is exclusive to the Sky Atlantic channel but that does not mean that Sky Atlantic will be exclusive to the BSkyB platform in either SD, HD or even 3D.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/02/74.jpg
When bravo +1 & 2 go they mite put Sky Atlantic & HD in its place i cant see them having a +1
they will use channel one and +1 for epg slots but they wotn rebanrd it by closingthem first it means virgin cant getit unlessthey get new cariage deal andi cn garantee you sky ill play dirty

Chad 26-10-2010 21:16
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Got it here in the Edinburgh / Linlithgow / Bo'ness area. Got programmes like Fifth Gear, The Gadget Show, Home & Away, Neighbours, The Wright Stuff, Cowboy Builders, Trisha Goddard etc....

mersey70 26-10-2010 22:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35113861)
Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35113843)
When bravo +1 & 2 go they mite put Sky Atlantic & HD in its place i cant see them having a +1
they will use channel one and +1 for epg slots but they wotn rebanrd it by closingthem first it means virgin cant getit unlessthey get new cariage deal andi cn garantee you sky ill play dirty
I know I have raised this before so sorry for labouring the point but haven't VM already said that they can carry any of Sky's basic HD channels for an incremental wholesale fee? If that is the case why would they need a new carriage deal, don't they have one for 9 years?

Andrewcrawford23 26-10-2010 22:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70
I know I have raised this before so sorry for labouring the point but haven't VM already said that they can carry any of Sky's basic HD channels for an incremental wholesale fee? If that is the case why would they need a new carriage deal, don't they have one for 9 years?
the 9 year deal is for arts and sky one i believe they had a clause to get any new one hence why sky sports news hd keeps getitng said to come but i aint seent he contract so i cant be sure nither has my source they can only confirm that the basics which we have now and confirmed to launch in the future will be for 9 years

mersey70 26-10-2010 22:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35113905)
the 9 year deal is for arts and sky one i believe they had a clause to get any new one hence why sky sports news hd keeps getitng said to come but i aint seent he contract so i cant be sure nither has my source they can only confirm that the basics which we have now and confirmed to launch in the future will be for 9 years
I would be very surprised if the contract didn't cover new channels, VM would be mad to only sign up for a 2010 portfolio of channels for 9 years and they clearly are not mad. I have a feeling it must come down to cost, while they don't charge extra for basic HD channels I can't see how they can just keep adding them and instead have to be a bit selective. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

alwaysabear 27-10-2010 00:05
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I have just been looking at the BARB figures for the week ending 17/10/10 http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weeklyTopProgrammes?_s=4
ITV2 HD highest viewing figure for that week was 13,000, the rest are are not great either 5,000 makes it in at number 10. I cannot see ITV wanting to keep it exclusive to Sky for to long with those figures!

mersey70 27-10-2010 07:29
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Placeholder for BBC One HD now on 108, BBC HD moved to 187.

bayonet 27-10-2010 08:33
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VM boss on Breakfast business slot think it's about the 100 meg service but may be worth a watch

nstokes 27-10-2010 08:38
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no on demand five for me as of yet :(

bayonet 27-10-2010 08:41
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Oh Demand Five is showing in Swansea

muppetman11 27-10-2010 09:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35113926)
I have just been looking at the BARB figures for the week ending 17/10/10 http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weeklyTopProgrammes?_s=4
ITV2 HD highest viewing figure for that week was 13,000, the rest are are not great either 5,000 makes it in at number 10. I cannot see ITV wanting to keep it exclusive to Sky for to long with those figu;)res!
It's coming mate trust me ;)

alwaysabear 27-10-2010 10:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35114016)
It's coming mate trust me ;)
With those figures I do not doubt you ;)

nialli 27-10-2010 10:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ahardie (Post 35113504)
A poster on DS said he had emailed VM and they said they were in negotiations with Sky but that Sky weren't willing to give them the channel.

Has anybody on here emailed VM and got this response?
I got an email this morning from Cindy Rose, Virgin's Executive Director of Digital Enterntainment:
Quote:
Regarding Sky Atlantic, we are in discussions with Sky regarding this channel now. We know little more about the channel and its programming than we have read in the press. It is entirely up to Sky as to whether they make the channel available to us and at what price. As always, we will do our very best to continue to offer our customers the best entertainment content available, but as I'm sure you'll appreciate, there are no guarantees. As soon as we have something to announce, rest assured we will.

muppetman11 27-10-2010 10:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35114037)
I got an email this morning from Cindy Rose, Virgin's Executive Director of Digital Enterntainment:
Doesn't sound to promising.

Mobes 27-10-2010 11:01
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We'll get it. Not in HD but we'll get it. SKY have poured a lot of money into this deal. They would be MAD not to try and claw it back through sale to Virgin. They know they can sell the SD version and get money.

Oh and i can't see it possible VM can do an OD deal with Universal and not get the HD channle versin somwhere down the line...

nialli 27-10-2010 11:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35114049)
We'll get it. Not in HD but we'll get it. SKY have poured a lot of money into this deal. They would be MAD not to try and claw it back through sale to Virgin. They know they can sell the SD version and get money.

Oh and i can't see it possible VM can do an OD deal with Universal and not get the HD channle versin somwhere down the line...
I agree: they may (or may not) hold back the HD version for a few months but will need the 3.75m Virgin viewers to sell this to advertisers, especially as they're not charging Sky customers any extra for the channel.
It's telling that the Sky announcement mentioned that the new channels "will be channels worth paying for and will give even more customers reasons to choose pay TV". Not "Sky TV" - "pay TV". Daroch believes the enemy to be Freeview/Freesat, not Virgin Media.
A shame that Digital Spy can't report on a press release accurately.


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