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jj20x 12-11-2014 14:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 35740479)
As Virgin pick up the Satellite feed of Smooth Radio's London output & not the dreadful Mono DAB feed, it's unlikely you will see this temporary service on Virgin. In many local DAB areas, Smooth replaced Gold with their 128Kbps stereo service, duplicating the existing output (with the exception of local ads & travel info) on the Digital One MUX.
I agree, and that was the largely the point of my comment. It is fairly common knowledge that Smooth Xmas will be returning to DAB, but this is the Coming Soon to Virgin TV thread, not Coming Soon to DAB.

Basically, I was questioning how relevant the information was to this thread.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740480)
Where did the missing pay Sky Sports HD Channels come from in July?

An new carriage deal.

So you ever know with Virgin Media.
Savings may or may not come from a new carriage deal, that would depend on the actual terms of the deal. You didn't actually specify a new deal, just "savings" which is probably why other posters are asking where these savings would come from. As far as Viacom is concerned, there has been a trend for new channels to replace existing channels on VM. At the moment, there is no evidence to suggest that this trend will change. Time will tell.

1andrew1 12-11-2014 20:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35740522)
Savings may or may not come from a new carriage deal, that would depend on the actual terms of the deal. You didn't actually specify a new deal, just "savings" which is probably why other posters are asking where these savings would come from. As far as Viacom is concerned, there has been a trend for new channels to replace existing channels on VM. At the moment, there is no evidence to suggest that this trend will change. Time will tell.
Viacom buying Channel 5 and Sony buying CSC does not give VM any savings, VM will just continue paying what it did until the next negotiations. In the longer term, it may even result in extra costs for VM as it will be negotiating with two stronger companies as oppose to four less strong companies.

Aguero9320 12-11-2014 21:17
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I cannot believe we are all getting comical over a group of channels. This close to Christmas! However, I could be hypocritical and ask as to what is going on with new channels and whether or not Santa is going to give us VM customers new channels for Christmas!

jtaylor06 12-11-2014 23:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 35740641)
I cannot believe we are all getting comical over a group of channels. This close to Christmas! However, I could be hypocritical and ask as to what is going on with new channels and whether or not Santa is going to give us VM customers new channels for Christmas!
> Comic Sans MS
> "Comical"
I see what you did there ;)

jj20x 13-11-2014 05:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35740621)
Viacom buying Channel 5 and Sony buying CSC does not give VM any savings, VM will just continue paying what it did until the next negotiations.
Exactly why I suggested that MB was wearing his rose coloured spectacles. There's no indication that contracts will be renegotiated early simply because the ownership of certain broadcasters has changed.

Quote:
In the longer term, it may even result in extra costs for VM as it will be negotiating with two stronger companies as oppose to four less strong companies.
Although considering that much of the content isn't what might generally be considered as "premium". Negotiations may lead to some of the channels not been carried on VM.

Superblade7 13-11-2014 05:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 35740456)
itvbe +1 and HD added here (120/179).... God help us all!
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35740494)
Thanks for the info, guess they must be starting soon if a slate is up.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740495)
All I was told last month was "November".
Looks like they launch on Wed 19th Nov as the EPG shows 'Coming Soon' but from 19 Nov has actual programme info.

jj20x 13-11-2014 05:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 35740641)
I cannot believe we are all getting comical over a group of channels. This close to Christmas! However, I could be hypocritical and ask as to what is going on with new channels and whether or not Santa is going to give us VM customers new channels for Christmas!
An early present from Santa in the form of ITVBe +1 and ITVBe HD. It looks like the children have been very naughty this year and are being punished. ;)

BenMcr 13-11-2014 12:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
http://about.virginmedia.com/press-r...e-on-virgin-tv

UKTV content now on On Demand

Media Boy UK 13-11-2014 14:22
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Sky Sports: Sky Sports 3 HD to become Sky Sports Darts HD from December 18th.

Sky Sports has confirmed that Sky Sports Darts will launch on December 18 until Sky Sports 3 Channels numbers until January 5.

http://www1.skysports.com/darts/news...d-championship

denphone 13-11-2014 14:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35740769)
Well that took a eternity to arrive that's for sure.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740787)
Sky Sports: Sky Sports 3 HD to become Sky Sports Darts HD from December 18th.

Sky Sports has confirmed that Sky Sports Darts will launch on December 18 until Sky Sports 3 Channels numbers until January 5.

http://www1.skysports.com/darts/news...d-championship
Oh dear Sky do like the novelty factor don't they.

Mad Max 13-11-2014 15:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35740769)

So that's it? Another load of tosh imo made out to be something really really good for us, well thanks Virgin but no thanks, I just had a look at the goodness we can all expect :rolleyes:, here is a sample...............

Virgin TV customers can now enjoy on demand entertainment from all 10 of the award-winning broadcaster’s channels for the first time. Programmes can now be viewed from across UKTV’s channel line-up, including Dave, Watch, Alibi, Gold, Drama, Eden, Good Food, Home, Really and Yesterday, also this mouth watering array of goodies too....... Crackanory, Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish, Choccywoccydoodah: Starstruck!

1andrew1 13-11-2014 15:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35740797)
So that's it? Another load of tosh imo made out to be something really really good for us, well thanks Virgin but no thanks, I just had a look at the goodness we can all expect :rolleyes:, here is a sample...............

Virgin TV customers can now enjoy on demand entertainment from all 10 of the award-winning broadcaster’s channels for the first time. Programmes can now be viewed from across UKTV’s channel line-up, including Dave, Watch, Alibi, Gold, Drama, Eden, Good Food, Home, Really and Yesterday, also this mouth watering array of goodies too....... Crackanory, Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish, Choccywoccydoodah: Starstruck!
I think you're missing the point. Unlike the days of just a few channels, in a multi-channel age not every channel appeals to everyone. For example, as we read earlier, Arthurgray50 is a great fan of the female-oriented film channel TrueMovies2. I wouldn't go near this channel even if I could receive it. But I'm sure there are channels that attract me like the Horror Channel which he probably can't stand. It's not to say one channel is any better than the other, they just appeal to different people.

vincerooney 13-11-2014 16:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740787)
Sky Sports: Sky Sports 3 HD to become Sky Sports Darts HD from December 18th.

Sky Sports has confirmed that Sky Sports Darts will launch on December 18 until Sky Sports 3 Channels numbers until January 5.

http://www1.skysports.com/darts/news...d-championship
why are they doing this?? its not like i'm browsing through the tv schedule and see sky sports darts and go "ooo me likes darts i'll watch it now" if i liked darts i'd purposely look for it, the name of the channel doesnt impact that. idiot sky executive who's decided this is a "rad idea" and will "increase our customer reach lol"

and they're on like 80k and i'm a failure in life. its not fair

passingbat 13-11-2014 16:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35740807)
I think you're missing the point. Unlike the days of just a few channels, in a multi-channel age not every channel appeals to everyone. For example, as we read earlier, Arthurgray50 is a great fan of the female-oriented film channel TrueMovies2. I wouldn't go near this channel even if I could receive it. But I'm sure there are channels that attract me like the Horror Channel which he probably can't stand. It's not to say one channel is any better than the other, they just appeal to different people.

Then why didn't they choose a much more diverse range of shows to give as examples? Especially when using the phrase, "Mouth watering array of goodies".

Personally I've never heard of any of those shows. And, judging by their titles, I'm not fussed that I haven't.

Seems like VM need to get a PR guy with a more diverse taste. Or, going by that list, just someone over the age of twelve ;)

Dave42 13-11-2014 16:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740787)
Sky Sports: Sky Sports 3 HD to become Sky Sports Darts HD from December 18th.

Sky Sports has confirmed that Sky Sports Darts will launch on December 18 until Sky Sports 3 Channels numbers until January 5.

http://www1.skysports.com/darts/news...d-championship
thankfully we got sports 3 in HD now

Stephen 13-11-2014 17:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35740797)
So that's it? Another load of tosh imo made out to be something really really good for us, well thanks Virgin but no thanks, I just had a look at the goodness we can all expect :rolleyes:, here is a sample...............

Virgin TV customers can now enjoy on demand entertainment from all 10 of the award-winning broadcaster’s channels for the first time. Programmes can now be viewed from across UKTV’s channel line-up, including Dave, Watch, Alibi, Gold, Drama, Eden, Good Food, Home, Really and Yesterday, also this mouth watering array of goodies too....... Crackanory, Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish, Choccywoccydoodah: Starstruck!
You may not like those channels but a lot of others do, so it will be great having the option of watching via catch up.

telegramsam 13-11-2014 19:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35740844)
You may not like those channels but a lot of others do, so it will be great having the option of watching via catch up.
Agree entirely. I for one welcome them,especially Alibi,Watch and Gold. People come on here moaning that Virgin are doing nothing for us but when they do some people still find a reason to moan! :bigcry:

1andrew1 13-11-2014 19:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35740827)
Then why didn't they choose a much more diverse range of shows to give as examples? Especially when using the phrase, "Mouth watering array of goodies".

Personally I've never heard of any of those shows. And, judging by their titles, I'm not fussed that I haven't.

Seems like VM need to get a PR guy with a more diverse taste. Or, going by that list, just someone over the age of twelve ;)
I think you're mistaking MadMax's post for the real press release; "mouth-watering arrray of goodies" is a fine use of the English language but it's not VM's! :)

The press release up on VM's website also includes some better-known shows "Adding to Virgin Media’s immense library of Box Sets, entire series of Crackanory, Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish, Choccywoccydoodah: Starstruck and David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities will join the line-up for customers to watch at their convenience.

With new series and UK premieres of Monty Python’s Best Bits (Gold) and I Survived Evil (Really) just starting, Virgin Media customers will also be able to catch-up within seven days if they miss an episode."
http://about.virginmedia.com/press-r...e-on-virgin-tv

But my main point is there regardless - not every channel is for every viewer and that's the whole point of having so many channels. And I for one have never heard of Choccywoccydoodah!

denphone 13-11-2014 19:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35740879)
Agree entirely. I for one welcome them,especially Alibi,Watch and Gold. People come on here moaning that Virgin are doing nothing for us but when they do some people still find a reason to moan! :bigcry:
My moan is not with the content but why it took so long to arrive when other providers already had it.

jj20x 13-11-2014 20:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35740888)
My moan is not with the content but why it took so long to arrive when other providers already had it.
I have to agree. The press release makes it sound like some must have on demand service. All very well but, if it is such a valuable addition, why has it taken so long to add it?

Stephen 13-11-2014 20:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35740888)
My moan is not with the content but why it took so long to arrive when other providers already had it.
You have to think about the rights issues. They may have had a contract signed for channel carriage rights but not On demand. Its the same reason that some programmes never appear on catch up or some things don't play on +1 channels(such as movies)

Its very complicated now with so many ways to view content. All bases need covered.

andy_m 13-11-2014 20:53
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Will the catch up 7 day stuff be available with a little c in arrow logo on the epg like with the BBC etc?

andrewbrown 13-11-2014 20:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35740838)
thankfully we got sports 3 in HD now
I don't know, when I used to play darts down the pub it always looked blurry to me.

Arthurgray50@blu 13-11-2014 21:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Why doesn't all the directors of VM sit down with the Sky directors for lunch and thrash out a deal for Sky Atlantic.

We always hear from Sky, 'we are always delighted to give our friends at Virgin Media, the best channels out of our portfolio.' Or is it that VM was the cheapest channels possible

Mr K 13-11-2014 21:47
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Sky won't let VM have Atlantic at any cost. It's full of US rubbish anyway.

I'd rather they got rid of some channels and cut prices.

Stephen 13-11-2014 21:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35740908)
Why doesn't all the directors of VM sit down with the Sky directors for lunch and thrash out a deal for Sky Atlantic.

We always hear from Sky, 'we are always delighted to give our friends at Virgin Media, the best channels out of our portfolio.' Or is it that VM was the cheapest channels possible
Arthur, this has been discussed many times now.

Its not about the directors at all.

VM and Sky have met to discuss carrying Atlantic on many occassions. Sky have been unfair in the amount they have been asking and VM aren't willing to pay that. VM will of course have countered offered and submitted their own offers which Sky then refused.

VM wants to carry Atlantic but at a reasonable cost that is fair to its customers.

theone2k10 13-11-2014 22:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35740909)
Sky won't let VM have Atlantic at any cost. It's full of US rubbish anyway.

I'd rather they got rid of some channels and cut prices.
I'd hardly call shows like The leftovers, girls, game of thrones, ray donovan, blue bloods and banshee rubbish but this tips on what Andrew said earlier in the thread a channel one person thinks is rubbish may be a decent channel for someone else.
I bet if Atlantic launched next week most of those who slate it would soon be watching it, i was a big slater of Atlantic until i got Nowtv and discovered some decent stuff on it.

Those who really want Atlantic just get Nowtv simples.

1andrew1 13-11-2014 22:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35740910)
VM wants to carry Atlantic but at a reasonable cost that is fair to its customers.
Not just VM. TalkTalk in the UK, UPC in Ireland, WightFibre on the Isle of Wight...none of these companies has yet been able to strike a deal for Sky Atlantic that makes economic sense yet they all carry the other Sky Entertainment channels.

theone2k10 13-11-2014 22:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35740916)
Not just VM. TalkTalk in the UK, UPC in Ireland, WightFibre on the Isle of Wight...none of these companies has yet been able to strike a deal for Sky Atlantic that makes economic sense yet they all carry the other Sky Entertainment channels.
They will get it next year somepoint i think SKY will up their game even more too especially now Sony are entering the tv streaming market which i'll post link too in netflix/streaming service thread.

Media Boy UK 13-11-2014 22:58
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MB Views: Is Virgin Media still in talks with LFC TV?

Is Virgin Media still in talks with Liverpool FC over its new HD Channel?

The "Channel no longer broadcasting" screen has been on air over the past two weeks now and still to be removed from Virgin Channel 544.

The last time Virgin did this was when ESPN was axe for two weeks just for it to reappear as part of the BT Sport deal.

Note: LFCTV was still on Virgin Channel 544 at time of posting.

1andrew1 13-11-2014 23:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35740918)
They will get it next year somepoint i think SKY will up their game even more too especially now Sony are entering the tv streaming market which i'll post link too in netflix/streaming service thread.
It will be interesting to see what Sky's strategy is in the future and whether Vodafone's TV offering will offer premium channels like VM or just be a free PVR like EE's offering.

RichardCoulter 13-11-2014 23:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35740888)
My moan is not with the content but why it took so long to arrive when other providers already had it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35740897)
You have to think about the rights issues. They may have had a contract signed for channel carriage rights but not On demand. Its the same reason that some programmes never appear on catch up or some things don't play on +1 channels(such as movies)

Its very complicated now with so many ways to view content. All bases need covered.
VM have had the option of having the UKTV VOD service since it's inception.

From what I can gather, UKTV have eventually realised that VM weren't going to budge on the (undisclosed) amount that they were willing to pay. In the end, I am assuming that UKTV decided that an offer below what was expected for the service, that provided another income stream, was better than nothing.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740921)
MB Views: Is Virgin Media still in talks with LFC TV?

Is Virgin Media still in talks with Liverpool FC over its new HD Channel?

The "Channel no longer broadcasting" screen has been on air over the past two weeks now and still to be removed from Virgin Channel 544.

The last time Virgin did this was when ESPN was axe for two weeks just for it to reappear as part of the BT Sport deal.

Note: LFCTV was still on Virgin Channel 544 at time of posting.
Indeed, I was thinking that myself when looking for what had changed on the EPG the other day (turned out that 2x ITVBe slots had been added).

I haven't heard anything since hearing that LFC TV had approached VM to discuss carriage of the HD variant.

I had assumed that the talks had swiftly broken down with no agreement being reached when the SD variant was pulled from VM after Sky had appeared to stick their nose in and announce that the channel would only be available via themselves and an app.

However, soon after this, VM changed their "This channel is no longer available" message to "LFC TV are currently upgrading their service".

It has now been changed back, but it is very unusual for a minor channel to remain on the EPG after closure.

Normally, such a channel is only kept on for a week, presumably to inform customers of the closure and prevent some calls to CS.

The current state of play is that your guess is as good as mine MB, but if I hear anything i'll let everyone know (unlikely as we are all busy with the kead up to Chrustmas) :)

theone2k10 14-11-2014 02:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35740922)
It will be interesting to see what Sky's strategy is in the future and whether Vodafone's TV offering will offer premium channels like VM or just be a free PVR like EE's offering.
Indeed, it's quite clear that companies are starting to move more and more into the iptv market.
Maybe Sky will start going down that route in the not to distant future i think VM may follow suite too.

nialli 14-11-2014 08:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35740912)
I'd hardly call shows like The leftovers, girls, game of thrones, ray donovan, blue bloods and banshee rubbish but this tips on what Andrew said earlier in the thread a channel one person thinks is rubbish may be a decent channel for someone else.
I bet if Atlantic launched next week most of those who slate it would soon be watching it, i was a big slater of Atlantic until i got Nowtv and discovered some decent stuff on it.

Those who really want Atlantic just get Nowtv simples.
Or buys from iTunes or Amazon etc. HBO shows now appear a week or two after they finish showing on Atlantic. Boardwalk Empire season 5 available already.

muppetman11 14-11-2014 11:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35736491)
With ITV ordering its first new commission for ITV Encore, it will be interesting to see when this channel will actually be added to the VM lineup.

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/c...&contentID=870
ITV commissions Midwinter of the Spirit for ITV Encore.

Link

theone2k10 14-11-2014 11:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35740947)
Or buys from iTunes or Amazon etc. HBO shows now appear a week or two after they finish showing on Atlantic. Boardwalk Empire season 5 available already.
I'm lucky enough to know someone in the US who have set up a sub Xfinity account for me i watch HBO stuff on HBOGo i still have nowtv but that's only because i had a voucher for 3 months movies and entertainment for free lol i won't be keeping it once they run out.

Bit of VM news for peeps anyway sky1+1 rumoured to be coming to vm 2015 first quarter, only a rumour though.

Media Boy UK 14-11-2014 12:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35740984)
Bit of VM news for peeps anyway sky1+1 rumoured to be coming to vm 2015 first quarter, only a rumour though.
We got Sky1 +1 right now...

the D.O.G says we get Sky1 +1 every time WWE is shown on Sky1.

theone2k10 14-11-2014 12:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740996)
We got Sky1 +1 right now...

the D.O.G says we get Sky1 +1 every time WWE is shown on Sky1.
:D:D

Media Boy UK 14-11-2014 12:43
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November List update - November 14th update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
September 1st. CBS Reality, Horror Channel, CBS Action, CBS Drama, CBS Reality +1 and Horror Channel +1 is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channel 148, 149, 192, 197, 201 and 202 right now untill December 1st 2014.

=== November ===
19th. ITVBe HD to launch today at 6am on Virgin Channel 179.
19th. ITVBe +1 to launch today at 7am on Virgin Channel 120.

=== December ===
4th. Local TV broadcaster Bay TV Liverpool will launch today on Virgin Channel 159.
18th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 3 as Sky Sports Darts on Virgin Channel 504 today at 6am.
18th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 3 HD as Sky Sports Darts HD on Virgin Channel 514 today at 6am.
9th. Media Boy HQ to reveal winners of "Best of 2014" today.
9th. Media Boy HQ to reveal top posters of "Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014)" threads today.
29th. Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1 to launch today.

=== January 2015 ===
5th. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24 as Movies 24 on Virgin Channel 419 today at 6am.
5th. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24+ as Movies 24+ on Virgin Channel 420 today at 6am.
5th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Darts as Sky Sports 3 on Virgin Channel 504 today at 6am.
5th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Darts HD as Sky Sports 3 HD on Virgin Channel 514 today at 6am.
6th. CSC Media to rebrand True Christmas as True Movies 1 on Virgin Channel 424 today at 6am.
Local TV Broadcaster STV Edinburgh will launch sometime this month on Virgin Channel 159 in some Edinburgh areas only.
Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Christmas as Sky Movies Drama and Romance on Virgin Channel 410 today at 6am.
Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Christmas HD as Sky Movies Drama and Romance HD on Virgin Channel 440 today at 6am.
Media Boy HQ has been told that both Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HQ HD will launch sometime this month.

=== February 2015 ===
No News...

=== March 2015 ===
No News...

=== April 2015 ===
No News...

=== May 2015 ===
No News...

=== June 2015 ===
No News...

=== July 2015 ===
No News...

=== August 2015 ===
No News...

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September 2015 ===
No News...

=== October 2015 ===
No News...

=== November 2015 ===
No News...

=== December 2015 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2016 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-Cambridge Presents
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That's Solent
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Oxford

=== Unknown dates ===
-TruTV soon to launch on Virgin Channel 245 - And is now rumoured to be testing on Virgin Media HQ with rumoured launch date of November 2014.(UPDATED October 13th 2014).
-Media Boy HQ has been told that Sky Sports News HQ HD will be on Virgin Channel 511 from launch on Virgin Media.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on October 17th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*

Documentaries:
-History HD^
-Nat Geo Wild HD^
-CI HD^

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Fashion TV^

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic (Channel broadcast in both UPC Ireland and Smallworld areas)
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).^

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HQ HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).^

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD^

Specialist:
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Radio:
-UCB Ireland^

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Next update: Soon when:

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C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.

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OLD BOY 14-11-2014 12:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35740895)
I have to agree. The press release makes it sound like some must have on demand service. All very well but, if it is such a valuable addition, why has it taken so long to add it?
Probably because it took VM a while to weigh up whether the programmes were worth it!

Not very impressed with our on demand selection really. Could do with more good quality stuff on there. Don't think we'll get it though.

They are missing a trick, because if cost is a problem, they could introduce the better programmes that are currently missing in a new premium pack. That means more money for VM.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35740897)
You have to think about the rights issues. They may have had a contract signed for channel carriage rights but not On demand. Its the same reason that some programmes never appear on catch up or some things don't play on +1 channels(such as movies)

Its very complicated now with so many ways to view content. All bases need covered.
True, although I do think I read somewhere that VM had decided not to add this because it was not of a good enough quality. I can't remember where I read it - don't think I dreamt it!

Media Boy UK 14-11-2014 12:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35741002)
Probably because it took VM a while to weigh up whether the programmes were worth it!

Not very impressed with our on demand selection really. Could do with more good quality stuff on there. Don't think we'll get it though.

They are missing a trick, because if cost is a problem, they could introduce the better programmes that are currently missing in a new premium pack. That means more money for VM.
No Del Boy on Gold on Demand.

OLD BOY 14-11-2014 13:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35740908)
Why doesn't all the directors of VM sit down with the Sky directors for lunch and thrash out a deal for Sky Atlantic.

We always hear from Sky, 'we are always delighted to give our friends at Virgin Media, the best channels out of our portfolio.' Or is it that VM was the cheapest channels possible
VM have most of the channels now that are worth having. Sky Atlantic is an exception, but Sky have priced it out of the market, quite deliberately.

---------- Post added at 13:01 ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35740912)
I'd hardly call shows like The leftovers, girls, game of thrones, ray donovan, blue bloods and banshee rubbish but this tips on what Andrew said earlier in the thread a channel one person thinks is rubbish may be a decent channel for someone else.
I bet if Atlantic launched next week most of those who slate it would soon be watching it, i was a big slater of Atlantic until i got Nowtv and discovered some decent stuff on it.

Those who really want Atlantic just get Nowtv simples.
A lot of us don't want Now TV. Nor do we want to subscribe to the Sky satellite platform. We want SA on our VM boxes. Doesn't sound too much to ask. :mad:

---------- Post added at 13:02 ---------- Previous post was at 13:01 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35740918)
They will get it next year somepoint i think SKY will up their game even more too especially now Sony are entering the tv streaming market which i'll post link too in netflix/streaming service thread.
The only chance I see of that happening is if this is part of the deal that brings us additional Sky channels early next year. If it's not in there, I think we've had it for quite some time.

RichardCoulter 14-11-2014 13:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35741002)
Probably because it took VM a while to weigh up whether the programmes were worth it!

Not very impressed with our on demand selection really. Could do with more good quality stuff on there. Don't think we'll get it though.

They are missing a trick, because if cost is a problem, they could introduce the better programmes that are currently missing in a new premium pack. That means more money for VM.

True, although I do think I read somewhere that VM had decided not to add this because it was not of a good enough quality. I can't remember where I read it - don't think I dreamt it!
I was told that it was down to the cost and the fact that most of the content was/had been available elsewhere on the platform.

VM tried to offer a pay standalone VOD service when it first started, but the low take up meant that it was eventually put into the XL pack as an incentive for people to upgrade.

Anypermitedroute 14-11-2014 13:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35740908)
Why doesn't all the directors of VM sit down with the Sky directors for lunch and thrash out a deal for Sky Atlantic.

And there the problem lies, who would pick up the bill at the end of the meal especially if wine was ordered?

devilincarnate 14-11-2014 14:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35741016)
And there the problem lies, who would pick up the bill at the end of the meal especially if wine was ordered?
With the length of VM'S negotiations it would be the designated driver as they wouldn't drink:erm:

jj20x 14-11-2014 14:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35740983)
ITV commissions Midwinter of the Spirit for ITV Encore.

Link
Hmmm, could be worth watching.

The channel does seem to be getting off to a slow start. As the planning stage for this channel must have been some time ago, I would have expected them to commission new material at that stage.

leathertrousers2 14-11-2014 14:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
I am looking at it from quite a different standpoint. GOLD lost its way quite a while ago. They only show bits of pieces of stuff I like seeing Ab Fab, Bottom etc. The quality programmes of yesteryear though like the Generation Game, Noel's House Party even kids programmes through to Top Of The Pops.
Now a days when I look through they've recently made their own new series of something. I thought GOLD was meant to be about quality old programmes. So what ever they have put OD, I haven't even bothered looking at because I imagine it is the same as their schedule which is crap.

jj20x 14-11-2014 14:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35741002)
Probably because it took VM a while to weigh up whether the programmes were worth it!
Possibly, but it's not rocket science. They already carried the channels and should have had a reasonably good idea of what would make it onto the on-demand service.

Quote:
Not very impressed with our on demand selection really. Could do with more good quality stuff on there. Don't think we'll get it though.

They are missing a trick, because if cost is a problem, they could introduce the better programmes that are currently missing in a new premium pack. That means more money for VM.
Or adding more chargeable content to the lower packages encouraging more customers to upgrade to the top package.

leathertrousers2 14-11-2014 14:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Someone needs to explain to me the importance of Sky Atlantic as again everything is online and in the right places free. Why fund Murdoch any further?

jj20x 14-11-2014 14:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35741005)
A lot of us don't want Now TV. Nor do we want to subscribe to the Sky satellite platform. We want SA on our VM boxes. Doesn't sound too much to ask. :mad:
It does seem crazy that, in order to get these channels, we have to additional services which duplicate much of the content already available from VM.

1andrew1 14-11-2014 15:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35741030)
It does seem crazy that, in order to get these channels, we have to additional services which duplicate much of the content already available from VM.
It would be crazier if Sky's Now TV service just charged you £1.50pm for Sky Atlantic on its own as the whole point of keeping Sky Atlantic exclusive is to make Sky TV's package more attractive than its competitors' packages.

jj20x 14-11-2014 17:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35741032)
It would be crazier if Sky's Now TV service just charged you £1.50pm for Sky Atlantic on its own as the whole point of keeping Sky Atlantic exclusive is to make Sky TV's package more attractive than its competitors' packages.
Obviously, for Sky, it's a bonus. They get paid for providing duplicate services. For the consumer, it's not so good. The consumer has to pay extra, to duplicate services they already receive from their existing provider, and has to deal with the clutter of additional boxes.

I certainly wouldn't pay Sky to access services they are basically withholding from other providers. That just encourages them to withhold more.

jodash 14-11-2014 20:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740921)
MB Views: Is Virgin Media still in talks with LFC TV?

Is Virgin Media still in talks with Liverpool FC over its new HD Channel?

The "Channel no longer broadcasting" screen has been on air over the past two weeks now and still to be removed from Virgin Channel 544.

The last time Virgin did this was when ESPN was axe for two weeks just for it to reappear as part of the BT Sport deal.

Note: LFCTV was still on Virgin Channel 544 at time of posting.
I did tweet VM and got the reply they were "In talks! same said for MUTV HD

RichardCoulter 14-11-2014 22:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35741028)
Possibly, but it's not rocket science. They already carried the channels and should have had a reasonably good idea of what would make it onto the on-demand service.
Especially as they used to own 50% of the UKTV channels :D

IIRC the UKTV VOD service was created just before VM sold their stake in the company.

I do know for a fact that both Sky and Virgin Media were offered the service on exactly the same terms- Sky decided to take them up on it and VM didn't for the reasons given earlier.

I am making an assumption that UKTV have now decided to let VM have the service at the price they were willing to pay- a lower income stream than expected from a product is better than not providing it and receiving nothing.

---------- Post added at 22:32 ---------- Previous post was at 22:29 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by jodash (Post 35741089)
I did tweet VM and got the reply they were "In talks! same said for MUTV HD
The mystery deepens...

denphone 15-11-2014 06:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35741025)
Hmmm, could be worth watching.

The channel does seem to be getting off to a slow start. As the planning stage for this channel must have been some time ago, I would have expected them to commission new material at that stage.
Hopefully we will get this channel sometime next year.

OLD BOY 15-11-2014 16:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35741025)
Hmmm, could be worth watching.

The channel does seem to be getting off to a slow start. As the planning stage for this channel must have been some time ago, I would have expected them to commission new material at that stage.
No, it's as intended. The channel was always going to rely on repeats during its first year.

Hopefully, the new stuff will coincide with the end of the exclusivity period with Sky and the channel will be launched on VM at that time.

---------- Post added at 16:11 ---------- Previous post was at 16:06 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by leathertrousers2 (Post 35741029)
Someone needs to explain to me the importance of Sky Atlantic as again everything is online and in the right places free. Why fund Murdoch any further?
Because we don't want to pay any more for it, nor do we want to view it on our computers or through additional equipment.

It's only free if you view it unlawfully or through an existing subscription using Unblockus or something like that.

Frankly, I just want to watch these programmes on my TIVO box. I am annoyed that we have to jump through hoops in the way you describe.

vincerooney 15-11-2014 17:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35741057)
Obviously, for Sky, it's a bonus. They get paid for providing duplicate services. For the consumer, it's not so good. The consumer has to pay extra, to duplicate services they already receive from their existing provider, and has to deal with the clutter of additional boxes.

I certainly wouldn't pay Sky to access services they are basically withholding from other providers. That just encourages them to withhold more.
spot on! thats exactly how i feel.

Superblade7 15-11-2014 19:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35741030)
It does seem crazy that, in order to get these channels, we have to additional services which duplicate much of the content already available from VM.
I can see your point of view but I have a different view on it. I bought a TV for the bedroom about a year ago with the intention to get an additional STB installed by VM. Due to the package I was on it would have cost me about £11 a month extra to get a V HD box installed in the bedroom.

I therefore looked for alternatives and ended up getting a Roku streaming stick and Now TV. This gives me access to the on demand services of all the main channels I watch along with the added bonus of Sky Atlantic and up until this month, only cost me £4.99 per month compared to the £11.00 it would have been with VM.

So in a strange way, VM actually helped me get Sky Atlantic albeit probably not they way they would have liked!

jj20x 15-11-2014 21:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35741220)
No, it's as intended. The channel was always going to rely on repeats during its first year.
I know that's what ITV planned, I just find it odd that they introduce a new, supposedly premium, channel and for the first year only show repeats.

Quote:
Hopefully, the new stuff will coincide with the end of the exclusivity period with Sky and the channel will be launched on VM at that time.
Which raises the question, why would Sky fund a period of exclusivity for a channel only showing repeats? We don't know how long the channel will be exclusive to Sky. I suspect that it may extend further, into the period when ITV Encore starts showing original content.

---------- Post added at 21:10 ---------- Previous post was at 21:01 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Superblade7 (Post 35741268)
I can see your point of view but I have a different view on it. I bought a TV for the bedroom about a year ago with the intention to get an additional STB installed by VM. Due to the package I was on it would have cost me about £11 a month extra to get a V HD box installed in the bedroom.
That's not really a different point of view but a different scenario. If you choose to have a Now TV box in another location instead of adding a V HD box you aren't duplicating services at that location. If you can do that and save money and still get the services you require that is all well and good.

jobbie8 15-11-2014 22:59
I got a NowTV box with 4 months free entertainment pass, just to see what the service was like.
It's in my bedroom on top of one of my 3 Tivos. NowTV offers what I want, Fox, Atlantic, Spotify and it's very fast. Only thing is Netflix is missing.
I am now thinking about dropping at the very least my 3rd Tivo for a streaming box.
Virgin need to speed the Tivo up a lot.

theone2k10 16-11-2014 00:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35741288)
I got a NowTV box with 4 months free entertainment pass, just to see what the service was like.
It's in my bedroom on top of one of my 3 Tivos. NowTV offers what I want, Fox, Atlantic, Spotify and it's very fast. Only thing is Netflix is missing.
I am now thinking about dropping at the very least my 3rd Tivo for a streaming box.
Virgin need to speed the Tivo up a lot.
Regarding netflix you can get the roku stick for £30 now but i recommend holding on a bit and grab the Amazon fire tv stick if it's anything like the Amazon fire tv it'll be a cracking piece of kit.

Superblade7 16-11-2014 06:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35741288)
I got a NowTV box with 4 months free entertainment pass, just to see what the service was like.
It's in my bedroom on top of one of my 3 Tivos. NowTV offers what I want, Fox, Atlantic, Spotify and it's very fast. Only thing is Netflix is missing.
I am now thinking about dropping at the very least my 3rd Tivo for a streaming box.
Virgin need to speed the Tivo up a lot.
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35741302)
Regarding netflix you can get the roku stick for £30 now but i recommend holding on a bit and grab the Amazon fire tv stick if it's anything like the Amazon fire tv it'll be a cracking piece of kit.
As theone says, the Roku stick has Now TV, Netflix, the terrestrial catch up apps along with a host of other apps you can add through the store. The device itself is a little sluggish to boot up and start shows but once it's going the streaming quality is excellent. I also like that it's discreetly hidden away behind the TV as it just sticks into one of the HDMI ports. It does need a power source though which can be either a normal plug or a USB port if you've got one on your TV. The interface will also be familiar to you as the Now TV box is a stripped down Roku box.

Can't comment on the Amazon Fire TV but would imagine that to have all the same apps - theone can you confirm?

So I guess whilst ever Sky Atlantic & ITV Encore are hopefully 'coming soon' to VM TV then there are plenty of alternatives out there.

Stephen 16-11-2014 11:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
As a reminder we do have a thread for discussing streaming services

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...s-page-66.html

theone2k10 16-11-2014 11:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Superblade7 (Post 35741318)
As theone says, the Roku stick has Now TV, Netflix, the terrestrial catch up apps along with a host of other apps you can add through the store. The device itself is a little sluggish to boot up and start shows but once it's going the streaming quality is excellent. I also like that it's discreetly hidden away behind the TV as it just sticks into one of the HDMI ports. It does need a power source though which can be either a normal plug or a USB port if you've got one on your TV. The interface will also be familiar to you as the Now TV box is a stripped down Roku box.

Can't comment on the Amazon Fire TV but would imagine that to have all the same apps - theone can you confirm?

So I guess whilst ever Sky Atlantic & ITV Encore are hopefully 'coming soon' to VM TV then there are plenty of alternatives out there.
I've posted your answer in netflix streaming thread mate to not take this thread off topic.
Regarding itv encore i think vm customers can expect it during the 3rd quarter of 2015.

denphone 16-11-2014 12:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
How the price of subscription TV has risen.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...pounds-a-month

Superblade7 16-11-2014 13:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35741361)
I've posted your answer in netflix streaming thread mate to not take this thread off topic.
Regarding itv encore i think vm customers can expect it during the 3rd quarter of 2015.
Thanks theone :)

Media Boy UK 17-11-2014 11:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jodash (Post 35741089)
I did tweet VM and got the reply they were "In talks! same said for MUTV HD
Thanks for info.

Media Boy UK 18-11-2014 15:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Top 10 posters of "Coming soon to Virgin TV" 2014 so far revealed.

Here is the top ten posters as of October 6th 2014. They are 71 posters on the full list to be reveal on December 9th. Well done if you name is in the top ten. Poster HAD to appear on all 4 Vol. of 2014 for them to appear on the final list.

Top posters of 2014 as of October 6th:

No; Name; Number of posts
01) Media Boy 734
02) denphone 502
03) theone2k10 481
04) 1andrew1 338
05) vincerooney 325
06) OLD BOY 303
07) Dave42 293
08) RichardCoulter 268
09) blue666666 267
10) muppetman11 230

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Anypermitedroute 18-11-2014 18:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35741716)
Top 10 posters of "Coming soon to Virgin TV" 2014 so far revealed.

Here is the top ten posters as of October 6th 2014. They are 71 posters on the full list to be reveal on December 9th. Well done if you name is in the top ten. Poster HAD to appear on all 4 Vol. of 2014 for them to appear on the final list.

Top posters of 2014 as of October 6th:

No; Name; Number of posts
01) Media Boy 734
02) denphone 502
03) theone2k10 481
04) 1andrew1 338
05) vincerooney 325
06) OLD BOY 303
07) Dave42 293
08) RichardCoulter 268
09) blue666666 267
10) muppetman11 230

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.
When do the vote lines open for channel of the year and other awards etc MB?

Media Boy UK 19-11-2014 00:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35741753)
When do the vote lines open for channel of the year and other awards etc MB?
Early December on my blog.

Media Boy UK 20-11-2014 15:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Total channels Update:

Over the past two days Virgin Media has remove SIX Channels from Total Channels.

We at Media Boy HQ thinks Virgin has removed the six extra BBC Red Button channels we got this past summer.

blue666666 20-11-2014 17:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Any news on new channels before the years is over with?

theone2k10 20-11-2014 18:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35742193)
Any news on new channels before the years is over with?
None on my end prob get a couple of local tv channels but that's prob about it.
I think itvbeHD is launching this month or has it already launched?

blue666666 20-11-2014 18:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
itvbe has launched in HD but don't think many on here watch it

theone2k10 20-11-2014 19:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35742210)
itvbe has launched in HD but don't think many on here watch it
I wouldn't know what's launched i've as they say cut the cable lol only watch on demand services now.
I think in first quarter of 2015 you'll see a few channels from smallworlds offerings arrive across the vm network.

blue666666 20-11-2014 19:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
What channel would that be?

theone2k10 20-11-2014 19:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35742219)
What channel would that be?
I'm thinking sky1+1 will come with skysportsnewshd and skynewshd.

blue666666 20-11-2014 19:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Any rumors for next year to look forward to like free Netflix missing sky Sony tv

theone2k10 20-11-2014 20:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35742228)
Any rumors for next year to look forward to like free Netflix missing sky Sony tv
Only rumour is Amazon instant video, i don't think Netflix will be free for vm as Netflix are upping their game big time now by producing their own movies they are even going to stream crouching tiger hidden dragon2 the same day as it hits the cinema.

Media Boy UK 20-11-2014 21:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Who got your vote for "Best poster OR posters with Information" for Best of 2014.

PM me RIGHT NOW with the name of your vote.

Line close November 24th at midnight.

---------- Post added at 21:43 ---------- Previous post was at 21:26 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35742193)
Any news on new channels before the years is over with?
On my list only Bay TV Liverpool is set to launch on this size of Christmas in some Liverpool areas on Virgin Channel 159 from December 4th.

January 2015 is set to see the launch of both Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HQ HD on Virgin Media.

Seen no confirmed info on Sky1 +1 coming any time soon to Virgin Media.

OLD BOY 21-11-2014 12:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35742239)
Only rumour is Amazon instant video, i don't think Netflix will be free for vm as Netflix are upping their game big time now by producing their own movies they are even going to stream crouching tiger hidden dragon2 the same day as it hits the cinema.
Unless of course a deal can be done to get 'basic' Netflix as a free package with an add-on for the new stuff for an additional cost.

---------- Post added at 12:36 ---------- Previous post was at 12:30 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35742228)
Any rumors for next year to look forward to like free Netflix missing sky Sony tv
All I would say is keep an eye out for the missing Sky channels coming to VM early in the New Year. We might get more than is expected, but I stress this is only based on previous media speculation and things may have changed.

Virgin Media are known to have approached Amazon about getting Amazon Prime on the Tivo boxes, but the current state of negotiations ..... who knows? I think we may see some significant additions to our streaming services over the next few years, and most of this will be on either a subscription or pay per view basis.

theone2k10 21-11-2014 12:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35742312)
Unless of course a deal can be done to get 'basic' Netflix as a free package with an add-on for the new stuff for an additional cost.[COLOR="Silver"]
.
Be great if vm could get a deal like that for you guys.

Anypermitedroute 21-11-2014 15:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35742239)
Only rumour is Amazon instant video, i don't think Netflix will be free for vm as Netflix are upping their game big time now by producing their own movies they are even going to stream crouching tiger hidden dragon2 the same day as it hits the cinema.
After a year of being suggested here I just cant see it, they invested in their own "roku style" box and no further suggestion they will want to come onto platform providers in the way Netflix has embraced it

passingbat 21-11-2014 15:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35742364)
After a year of being suggested here I just cant see it, they invested in their own "roku style" box and no further suggestion they will want to come onto platform providers in the way Netflix has embraced it
Technically it can't happen until 2015 anyway. The Amazon instant Prime video app has only just been added to the US Tivo Roamio, and won't be added to the Tivo Premier (which VM's Tivo is based on) until 2015.

The Amazon Fire TV has been available in the US for a good while now and Amazon still did a deal to add it to a Tivo box.

blue666666 21-11-2014 15:46
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Amazon is on the use Tivo boxes so should not be too hard to put on the virgin Tivo box. Could be cost virgin paid Netflix maybe they don't want to pay amazon yet

vincerooney 21-11-2014 16:48
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sky sports news hd and sky news hd are the missing HD channels coming in 2015 arent they??

denphone 21-11-2014 17:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35742388)
sky sports news hd and sky news hd are the missing HD channels coming in 2015 arent they??
January is the rumour Vince.

blue666666 21-11-2014 17:27
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Jan 1 is the rumor wonder if next year will be quit for new channels or HD upgrade of channels we already have.

vincerooney 21-11-2014 18:09
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35742392)
January is the rumour Vince.
Delightful cheers den

Well 2012 was quiet, 2013 was very bus and 2014 was quiet for channel launches... So 2015... Fingers crossed ;)

greeninferno 21-11-2014 21:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35742388)
sky sports news hd and sky news hd are the missing HD channels coming in 2015 arent they??
yeah so they can use it as an excuse to justify 10% hikes in price.

Dave42 21-11-2014 22:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35742412)
Delightful cheers den

Well 2012 was quiet, 2013 was very bus and 2014 was quiet for channel launches... So 2015... Fingers crossed ;)
not that bad Vince we finally got the missing sky sports Channels in HD when we get SSN HD and sky news HD we only be missing one sky channel and no we not be getting that

RichardCoulter 21-11-2014 23:45
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35742448)
not that bad Vince we finally got the missing sky sports Channels in HD when we get SSN HD and sky news HD we only be missing one sky channel and no we not be getting that
There is more than one channel missing from VM eg Sky1 +1, Pick +1, Sky Vegas, Sky 3D.

Any more?

Mad Max 22-11-2014 00:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35742458)
There is more than one channel missing from VM eg Sky1 +1, Pick +1, Sky Vegas, Sky 3D.

Any more?

Have you been :beer: Richard?

RichardCoulter 22-11-2014 00:27
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35742460)
Have you been :beer: Richard?
Lol, no, i'm at work :D. I would actually find Pick +1 useful in all seriousness!

How are people enjoying the recent addition of two VM exclusive channels?

theone2k10 22-11-2014 02:30
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35742461)
Lol, no, i'm at work :D. I would actually find Pick +1 useful in all seriousness!

How are people enjoying the recent addition of two VM exclusive channels?
In a way Ginxtv is no longer a vm exclusive channel as it's now available on amazonfire tv for £1.49p/m it's the full channel plus loads of on demand stuff which brings me to thinking you guys will start seeing on demand stuff from Ginx in the near future, amazon and vm are the only carriers of Ginxtv though.

RichardCoulter 22-11-2014 12:15
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35742468)
In a way Ginxtv is no longer a vm exclusive channel as it's now available on amazonfire tv for £1.49p/m it's the full channel plus loads of on demand stuff which brings me to thinking you guys will start seeing on demand stuff from Ginx in the near future, amazon and vm are the only carriers of Ginxtv though.
I meant ITVBe +1 and ITVBe HD :D

They aren't on any other platform- very odd.

Mad Max 22-11-2014 12:38
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35742514)
I meant ITVBe +1 and ITVBe HD :D

They aren't on any other platform- very odd.

That's because they're pish............:D

denphone 22-11-2014 12:49
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35742521)
That's because they're pish............:D
l quite agree MM.:tu:

theone2k10 22-11-2014 15:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35742514)
I meant ITVBe +1 and ITVBe HD :D

They aren't on any other platform- very odd.
Oh i see lol see what happens when i post before my coffee haha :D

RichardCoulter 22-11-2014 16:30
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35742521)
That's because they're pish............:D
I agree, but it is odd that they aren't on Sky for maximum exposure- especially as Sky and ITV appear to have got back into bed together.


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