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muppetman11 14-10-2013 13:20
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35631871)
WSJ is reporting that Netflix are now in talks with several US cable operators to put their app on stbs in deals similar to those they've announced with Virgin and Com hem in Sweden. An interesting point to note is that there appears to have been a recent carriage dispute between one of the cable companies (comcast I think) and cbs. The report suggests that if a deal with Netflix had already been in place it would have given the cable company greater leverage in the negotiations because they would have been able to point their customers in the direction of all the cbs content they carry through their association with Netflix.

It's something I hadn't considered, but I wonder if the inclusion of Netflix on Virgin's platform will put them in a stronger position when it comes to negotiating carriage agreements with channels who's content is also available through the app?
Good point , I reckon its certainly made Sky Movies look to strengthen their position hence their expansion onto the BT Platform , there's been a lot of talk about Netflix launching an app on YouView so maybe Sky's tried to get in there first although to be fair I guess they already have Now TV available on there.

OLD BOY 14-10-2013 13:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35631871)
WSJ is reporting that Netflix are now in talks with several US cable operators to put their app on stbs in deals similar to those they've announced with Virgin and Com hem in Sweden. An interesting point to note is that there appears to have been a recent carriage dispute between one of the cable companies (comcast I think) and cbs. The report suggests that if a deal with Netflix had already been in place it would have given the cable company greater leverage in the negotiations because they would have been able to point their customers in the direction of all the cbs content they carry through their association with Netflix.

It's something I hadn't considered, but I wonder if the inclusion of Netflix on Virgin's platform will put them in a stronger position when it comes to negotiating carriage agreements with channels who's content is also available through the app?
Absolutely, and I think this is what may have led the Competition Commission to conclude that with Netflix on the scene, there is no need to regulate Sky in relation to their exclusivity deals.

I am speculating here, but I think that Virgin's ability to stream programmes from Netflix is forcing a re-think from Sky, and this is part of the reason for them relaxing their position on Sky Atlantic.

It's all looking good.

Media Boy UK 14-10-2013 13:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
As of October 14th no new channels has been confirmed as launching on Virgin Media this week.

I was told by an other insider last week that News 18 was set to launch by October 18th.

spiderplant 14-10-2013 13:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by freakgirl (Post 35631864)
I wonder if sky atlantic is coming if it will launch the same day as netflix rolls out to everyone
Netflix won't roll out to everyone on a single day. It will take a few weeks.

OLD BOY 14-10-2013 13:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35631668)

It's not about the channels, it's about the cost at the end of they day.
I think it's all about the content. Linear channels I think will be in a long term decline soon as alternative methods of viewing content gain traction.

When we first got cable, we were wowed by the 20 or so additional channels available to us. Then we went digital and were bowled over by 100s of extra channels. Then in came video on demand, which was fantastic and started to change the way people watched TV - gradually at first, but now a significant majority use VOD on a regular basis. Now in comes Netflix. You can see where this is all leading, can't you?

I predict that within the next decade, the majority of all viewing by cable customers at least will no longer be through linear channels.

johnasimmons 14-10-2013 13:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35631841)
New Rumour:

My Rumour poster has told me a deal has been struck between Sky and Virgin for Sky Atlantic and Sky Atlantic HD.

Both are expected to launch at some point in the Autumn possibly as early as end of October.

Sky Atlantic will be in the M+ package with Sky Atlantic HD being in the XL pack.

These will launch at same time as the other Sky channels aka Sky News HD etc.
:clap: :clap:

theone2k10 14-10-2013 14:15
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If you switch on your tivo tomorrow you may be in for a big surprise ;) because tomorrows the day the teddy bears have their picnic.

Dr Gonzo 14-10-2013 14:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35631841)
New Rumour:

My Rumour poster has told me a deal has been struck between Sky and Virgin for Sky Atlantic and Sky Atlantic HD.

Both are expected to launch at some point in the Autumn possibly as early as end of October.

Sky Atlantic will be in the M+ package with Sky Atlantic HD being in the XL pack.

These will launch at same time as the other Sky channels aka Sky News HD etc.
This is great news if true, but I am hoping that they have negotiated the full SA back catalogue for VM's on demand section. That will make it a top addition for 2013.

Has anything been said about adding SA On Demand with VM?

Media Boy UK 14-10-2013 14:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by Dr Gonzo (Post 35631893)
This is great news if true, but I am hoping that they have negotiated the full SA back catalogue for VM's on demand section. That will make it a top addition for 2013.

Has anything been said about adding SA On Demand with VM?
Seen no news about on Demand.

OLD BOY 14-10-2013 14:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35631891)
If you switch on your tivo tomorrow you may be in for a big surprise ;) because tomorrows the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
Care to elaborate? Or give us a clue? Is it really a big surprise (like the Sky channels or Netflix) or a tiny surprise (like a +1 shopping channel)?

Russ 14-10-2013 14:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Take this for what it is - just a rumour at the moment.

I've just been sent a PM from a usually-reliable source that said VM may be starting Netflix in some areas tonight. No idea what time or in which areas.

Also Netflix should launch (when it's official) with a major tivo update. Apparently no channels will officially launch tonight though.

OLD BOY 14-10-2013 14:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35631898)
Take this for what it is - just a rumour at the moment.

I've just been sent a PM from a usually-reliable source that said VM may be starting Netflix in some areas tonight. No idea what time or in which areas.
Ah-ha! So that was what TheOne was talking about! Bet my area will be last!

theone2k10 14-10-2013 14:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35631897)
Care to elaborate? Or give us a clue? Is it really a big surprise (like the Sky channels or Netflix) or a tiny surprise (like a +1 shopping channel)?
Not sky channels but russ has basically just said what i've been texted not so long ago :)

Risco 14-10-2013 14:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35631891)
If you switch on your tivo tomorrow you may be in for a big surprise ;) because tomorrows the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
TiVo update by any chance?

Russ 14-10-2013 14:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35631899)
Ah-ha! So that was what TheOne was talking about! Bet my area will be last!
Nothing should be taken as 100% so don't set your mind on it yet.


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