Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Perhaps it's a way of morphing TV XL into a pseudo HD charge, so that they can still say that there is no specific HD charge??

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Your :welcome:

I know what channels are moving to lower packages but been told 'Not to post' until after they move.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

No probs MB, your infos well appreciated.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Never a truer word spoken.

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I'm baffled , your trying to compare satellite and cable for On Demand , isn't cables two way system always going to trump satellite when it comes to delivering On Demand seems pretty obvious to me , incidentally Sky haven't just started On Demand they were delivering Push VOD via Sky Anytime back in 2007.

VM have massive advantages when it comes to On Demand content , for one its compatible with all their STB's , it doesn't affect your BB speed and starts playing instantly that said I believe Sky have done an excellent job with their implementation of pull VOD and their content range is getting better and better with many changes to come and that's all thanks to VM putting pressure on them with their comprehensive On Demand offering.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

No secret have mentioned it before Disney

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

To quote a response you gave to a previous post I made on another thread;

"Think it was a hint of sarcasm m8 LOL :-)"

I thought the line about the BBC, ITV...etc might have given it away


ps.. have you actually seen the advert they're showing?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Most adverts tend to suggest like your being offered something groundbreaking when in fact the products available all over the show :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I was thinking that too, unless they have plans to build up the XL package, this could lead to many customers downgrading packages.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I wonder if the news that HMV has gone into administration will affect the Universal channel (i'm not sure if they are owned by the same company)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...l-million-bill

If so, we've only just got the +1 variant!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

is there likely to be anymore new channels this month MB?(on top of the turner channels)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yes Virgin have got it BOGOF from the the aministrator.;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Someone on DS Forum has to reset series link for BBC One HD Scotland

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=653

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

pmsl :D

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It will have no affect, Universal didn't own HMV they just had an agreement to pay the rent on some of their stores.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Since I posted my original comment, an issue was identified and fixed

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I just wish VM would be more proactive and tell customers about changes, Yes they've updated the website to show for example that FX is now Fox and Syfy is now in M+ but I know that if I phone Grim Jr she'll not know that her M+ package has changed because she doesn't read this thread or pick through the VM website.

Cheers

Grim

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I agree with you, there should be mails to people telling them whats going on.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Well we all know that VM are awful at Comms.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

At least there is going to be 2 more HD channels for VM. That is good news

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Indeed that is and that has to be better then nothing.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Not much -but still:erm:

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Well its better then two moans a day and alas one has already gone dear Victor.;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Indeed it is better than nothing. Will hopefully stop people saying nothing is coming soon

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Sorry think I still have two :). Not moaning or complaining. I wonder how desperate people are that these offerings would generate so much glee :erm:

Markers for on demand watched part way, then I would get excited :D

Or better still - no chance- BOX sets of ABC :shocked: Speaking of which - not really- any idea what these USB TV sticks ( all over the world types) really pick up. I am guessing its non encrypted satellite :confused: How much "damage" would they inflict on services in UK as they seem to be cheap

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Would be a very handy :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

They aren't that bad. There is the new Virgin Media Presents www.virginmediapresents.com which goes out as a weekly email which I'd expect to have details of all the current changes once they've actually all happened.

There is a sign up link coming shortly to allow people to sign up for it

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Now that sounds like a good idea:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I have to disagree BenMcr. Whilst, I am happy with the channel line up, the more choice we get, the happier I become. However, VM (in my eyes) are really poor with their comms.

Whilst it will be nice to have this newsletter, it does not mention anything about more4+1 launching. It also talks about celebrating the "arrival" of The Africa Channel, which turned up months ago. Which once again, was not highlighted anywhere (that I am aware of.)
Also I have had a quick look on the VM website, and there is nothing in customer news about more4+1 launching.

For me, it's a real shame VM do not highlight the changes/arrivals anywhere. I imagine there are a large number of BB customers (who don't have VM TV) who have Virginmedia.com as their home page, but are not aware of what improvements/changes (however large/minor) are happening the TV side of things.

Having said that, there is a high chance I have missed the news informing us of recent changes/arrivals. :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

The Virgin media presents is limited. My daughter who does not look at this site has no idea when /if new channels are added, it is good to here that VM are listening to customers with regard to information as it is in their own interest to ensure customers are aware of these changes.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

You are correct there hasn't been an announcement yet, but as not all the changes have happened yet, it makes more sense to announce them all in one go, rather than a 'drip drip' approach.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

With gaming on the up why not have Ginx.tv by now im sure this was coming then suddenly wasnt the case....any news if we will get BBC2HD i know its a name change but you never onow with rights deals.

Any news on Nickeloden HD and Cinemagic HD

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Ginx.tv isn't on a UK satellite so it would cost more than most channels to carry, maybe they'll do an app.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Wow I must be losing "it" I SO agree with this statement :cool:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

http://my.virginmedia.com/discover/tv/watch/kids.html

Cinemagic HD is listed here.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Have flagged that as it shouldn't be there - nothing has been announced for Cinemagic HD and it's certainly not available now.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Strange that TCM HD, TCM2, and Cartoon Network HD are listed as being available when they aren't yet, and More4+1 is available now but isn't listed.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

If you hunt around that site you'll also see logos for Sky News HD and History HD, neither of which are available on Virgin Media

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Thanks for that, have also flagged

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

That's just the logos including 'HD' as standard. They are not in the list of available channels.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Except there are non 'HD' versions of the logos, so that is what the page should show

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Confirmed: Five Channels to move to lower packages soon.

I can now reveal that Virgin Media are set to move the following channels to the M+ Package:

-TCM
-Film 4+1
-Cartoon Network
-Boomerang

The following will also move to the L Package:

-Cartoon Network Too

My insider told me they will move 'soon' but on the same day TCM HD, TCM2 and Cartoon Network HD launches on Virgin TV.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Coming shortly? Is this VM's 2013 revamp of "coming soon"? ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Can't say am too impressed that channels are now being dropped down tiers to M+ and us that are on XL seem to be getting less and less value for money.

I hope there is something coming to ensure we are kept happy.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Perhaps good old Ben can reveal everything.;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Well two HD channels are on there way to the XL pack for starters

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

But that only gives Sky user trolls an opportunity to say that the XL package is just a hidden charge for HD channels.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

It's good to see Virgin adding some new channels. My Dad will be chuffed, he watches TCM all the time. Will TCM 2 go into the M+ package also?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yes - TCM and TCM 2 will be on M+ Pack.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Thanks for the info.

Looks like your going to have a busy January with your blog and updates here!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

UPDATE:

The renumbering of some Channels that broadcast on Virgin WILL NOT HAPPEN this Week.

That is set to happen in 'Late January'.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yes TCM has always been one of the favourite channels in our household.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

TCM HD and Film4 HD in the XL package certainly makes it more attractive to movie fans. If you can't afford SKY Movies, having access to 2 dedicated HD movie channels in your package is great value.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

That Lance Armstrong interview will be shown on Friday Night from 8pm on Discovery HD (Also in SD)

Where Can I watch Discovery?

-Discovery Channel SD is on Virgin Channel 212,
-Discovery Channel HD is on Virgin Channel 214.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

they are also showing it live at 2am as per the below link.

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/off-the-...iew_64095.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yup, I can't justify spending the money required for Sky Movies when I could join Lovefilm/Blockbuster(!?)/Netflix for half the cost. I am really looking forward to seeing TCM movies in HD. In particular the rather underrated (in my eyes) Dark City. :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Who cares what they say? VM's total package is the best service for me by a long chalk. People should focus on total package requirements and equipment functionality rather than just isolate one aspect of a service to fight over. For someone else, Sky's overall package will be the best for them.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Summed up perfectly PB.:tu:

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Aren't they heading into administration :shocked:
I agree with that 100% , I also like hearing people on other platforms opinions and views on things , a forum would be a pretty boring place if everybody agreed and had the same thoughts.
Yep couldn't agree more :tu:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Agreed. It's just a shame we get the 'Mine's bigger than yours' brigade polluting the discussion; i.e., the ones who wouldn't know a ballanced view if it smacked them over the head!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Before joining SKY recently I didn't have SKY Movies. TiVo was a great tool for finding movies from various channels in HD. Channel 4 and Channel 5 over the weekend offer up some really good movies. Sy-fy HD also offered up the odd hidden gem. At one point I had around 90 HD movies stored on my TiVo box.

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Couldn't agree more.

Whilst I enjoy a wider range of channels with SKY I do miss TiVo and the broadband speeds from Virgin. Oh and paying £10.00 per month for ESPN ain't too much fun either but I do get ESPN America in HD.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I know how to have a balanced view and I can at least say I've seen both sides of the fence, how many people who worship all that VM do can say that? So I think my view is more balanced than most, head is not hurting.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

'Freepass' is back on PickTV.

Pick TV is not having an 'Freepass Weekend' in 2013 just an 'Free' pass every Thursday night from 7pm to 11pm with:

Info thinks to DS Forum.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...php?p=63615259

Pick TV is on Virgin Channel 180.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Indeed they are, but I am hoping someone will save them (hence the exclaimation mark and question mark):( I have been resisting the urge to join an on-line rental shop because I like having a browse through the shops, in case I see something I had not seen in a long and had forgotten about. It's not quite the same online:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Some good programming in that list Media Boy. Really good news for Virgin and Freeview customers that some Atlantic programming is being cascaded down.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Wowzers, I have never had that many movies recorded, good effort:). I agree about channel 4 and 5, I have found Channel 4 and Film 4 have some real classics from the 40's and 50's at lunch time too (although b/w films are not to everyones tastes.) Much like Sy-Fy, I find the horror channel has the odd horror gem, alas though they are not HD:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I have found that BBC Two has starting broadcast movies from 1930's to late 1940's in the early morning - from about 6am.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Indeed they do that at weekends MB.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

To be fair, nobody cares but them. If XP ends up as largely HD channels it just puts meat on the bones of their argument, I'd just prefer not to hear the mantra repeated too often.

But with XP losing a batch of its channels to M+, it does need beefing up a little with something new. There's still probably a significant number of XP users without HD.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Do they ever show Laurel & Hardy or Marx Brothers films? Used to watch these with my Grandad back in the very early 80's. It's been a long time since I've sat down and watched a classic. Can anyone else remember when they colourised old Laurel & Hardy movies about 25 years ago? It really put me off the films.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK0OnUqY9yE

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

No idea the one I saw BBC Two broadcasting was an Film from 1936.

Here is my best L&H film - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhB5ZqJJ7Vw

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Cheers MB, I did notice that at Xmas time, but completely forgot all about it. Will keep me eyes open for them in the future:)

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I know when TCM HD (and the rest) will launch but after Africa Channel launch carry on I am holding that info back it will be by Next Wednesday anyway.

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I don't recall them ever showing Laurel and Hardy or Marx Brothers, but they probably do slip the odd one in now and agian.
They probably colourised them make it more "appealing" to "younger" viewers:confused:. It fails horribly in my eyes. I could even make it through 10 mins of Alastair Sim's Scrooge movie when I saw that colourised.:bigcry:

I would guess the boxsets of all the Laurel and Hardy movies are dirt cheap to buy now though:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

So bad that Netflix have named VM as the UK's best ISP for streaming their content:
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/...d-at-streaming

Can't deny that.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I would expect that though wouldn't you , VM has more users on faster speeds than any other ISP , the rest are well behind when it comes to fibre connections.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

The film that I saw the other day had Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers as the stars in it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

The great news for everyone who follows this thread, and your blogs, is that it appears your insiders are back on top form.

---------- Post added at 22:37 ---------- Previous post was at 22:30 ----------

Was there singing and dancing by any chance? :D Movies from the 30's and 40's loved a good song and dance routine.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I am pleased we are getting TCM HD there was some horrible aspect ratio's of the SD channel very bad stretched 4:3 shows:(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yeah, that was horrible.

SKY have got loads of niche channels broadcasting in wacky aspect ratios. Trying to watch them on a big TV is pretty painful.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Delays can happen. It's probably better to release this information with terms such as Channel "blahblah" is due to launch on Friday 18th January, subject to late changes.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Horse on Bonanza head filled the whole screen:D I have noticed like ITV SD Columbo is sometimes is horribly stretched but in on the HD channel it is in the correct aspect ratio of 4:3 with black columns:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I think Virgin are moving channels to new packages (And soon to move channels to new channel numbers) to make way for the following channels to appear:

Disney Cinemagic HD (Was listed on Virgin Media.com today)
More4 HD (Well More4 +1 has launched this week)
Universal HD
E! HD
Style Network

And I think Virgin may sign an deal with the following broadcasters in 2013:

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky News HD
-Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by British Telecommunications Plc ===
-BT Sports 1
-BT Sports 2

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

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-Animal Planet HD
-Animal Planet +1
-Discovery Home & Health +1
-Discovery Knowledge +1
-Discovery Science +1
-DMAX +1
-DMAX +2
-Investigation Discovery
-Quest +1

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD
-Disney Cinemagic HD
-Disney Cinemagic +1
-Disney Junior +
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
-ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
-FOX +1

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD

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

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
-Nat Wild HD

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

MB will the BT sports channel be in HD and if so will Virgin Media get them?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I have forgot about BT Sport HD channels.

Virgin Media (or me;)) will reveal what will launch on Virgin TV when Virgin sign an deal with BT.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

It would certainly beef up the XL package if all of those were added. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Cartoon Network HD tcm 2+ tcm HD has all launched on Virgin Media. On the day I was told on Tuesday

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Universal hd+Disney cinematic HD omg I hope yer right mb,wonder if Disney HD will follow

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Disney Cinemagic on XL - yes please.
+1 `s always handy . The rest .....well

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Well we can't please you all of the time.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Good start to the year - will need to re do my Hell On Wheels series link when I get home.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Sorry to disappoint you. I am more than happy with what seems to be coming. Just have no wish to see a lot of them, but then possibly only view around 15-16 channels and that`s on XL :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

4 in 2 days with more4+1 whats happing

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

The unstoppable tidal wave that is coming soon to Virgin :spin:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

You sure that's not your box and/or TV settings?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yes all this excitement is becoming too much for me. :cleader::hyper:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

i see tcm 2+ tcm HD has all launched today on epg 416 for tcmhd and 417 for tcm2 have gone live today :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

good start to new year lets hope VM keep it up for us this year Den mate :):):)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Indeed Dave and lets hope the next amount of channels to arrive will be the missing Sky channels sooner rather then later.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

would hope so but cant see sky letting us have the missing sports HD channels or atlantic HD if we ever get the sd one would love to be proved wrong though