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muppetman11 04-03-2012 15:46
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
On the box that only has one Anytime listing do the planner rebuild in my post above , let us know if it populates as normal over the coming days. How many boxes do you have and what type are they ?

Doz007 04-03-2012 15:56
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Will do MM, How long does it take? Football starts in about 15 minutes. :D

I've got 3 boxes in total. The 1tb, a Sky+HD and a SkyHD box. On another note do any of your boxes list have the option to view the HD&3D category in the TV Guide next to All Channels?

muppetman11 04-03-2012 16:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35392682)
Will do MM, How long does it take? Football starts in about 15 minutes. :D

I've got 3 boxes in total. The 1tb, a Sky+HD and a SkyHD box. On another note do any of your boxes list have the option to view the HD&3D category in the TV Guide next to All Channels?
It takes about 2-3 minutes , on TV Guide next to All channels mine says HD.

Doz007 04-03-2012 20:12
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Right, I did the planner rebuild after the match in the end. I was waiting around for a little while until I realised I've got to turn the box back on once it's done it's thing! :D

My SkyHD box lists that category as HD&3D for some reason but it's just listed as HD on the other 2..... Strange.

muppetman11 04-03-2012 20:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35392892)
My SkyHD box lists that category as HD&3D for some reason but it's just listed as HD on the other 2..... Strange.
Not sure why that is.

Alan Fry 05-03-2012 12:43
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Will Sky launch an improved Sky+ HD STB?

denphone 05-03-2012 12:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35393255)
Will Sky launch an improved Sky+ HD STB?
l suspect they will launch something but when is another matter.

Alan Fry 05-03-2012 13:02
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35393273)
l suspect they will launch something but when is another matter.
Foxtel's STB (which uses the same technology as sky) have 3 tuners (compaired to sky's 2)

muppetman11 05-03-2012 14:31
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Their current STB is perfectly capable of receiving updated software.

muppetman11 06-03-2012 17:02
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BBC boss says Sky does not give CBBC and CBeebies prominence on EPG

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A senior BBC executive has accused BSkyB of reneging on its obligation to give public service channels such as CBeebies and CBBC "due prominence" on its electronic programme guide.

BBC director of policy and strategy, John Tate, said CBeebies, the BBC's pre-school service, is now 13th on the EPG list of children's channels on Sky, with CBBC in 14th. Above it are channels such as Nicktoons, Boomerang and six Disney services.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...redirect=false

denphone 06-03-2012 17:37
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35394024)
BBC boss says Sky does not give CBBC and CBeebies prominence on EPG



http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...redirect=false
No surprise there given that Sky have a stake in Nickelodeon UK Ltd.

muppetman11 06-03-2012 18:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35394048)
No surprise there given that Sky have a stake in Nickelodeon UK Ltd.
The top three in the kids genre are currently Cartoon Network/HD , CN Too and Boomerang.

denphone 06-03-2012 18:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35394075)
The top three in the kids genre are currently Cartoon Network/HD , CN Too and Boomerang.
But l suspect they pay Sky handsomely for those top EPG slots MM.:)

Media Boy UK 06-03-2012 19:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35394075)
The top three in the kids genre are currently Cartoon Network/HD , CN Too and Boomerang.
Plus Cartoon Network did not launch on Sky before Nick.

In late 1998 then I first joined Sky The EPG want from CNBC (Was Channel 510) to Nick (Was Channel 604)

muppetman11 06-03-2012 21:25
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Sky Atlantic Sets UK Premiere Date For Game Change

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Game Change, the two-hour TV movie which documents Sarah Palin’s involvement in the 2008 presidential election is coming to Sky Atlantic. The channel has announced that they will give the movie its UK premiere on Thursday April 26th at 9pm.
http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2012/03/sky-...r-game-change/

denphone 06-03-2012 21:27
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35394270)
Sky Atlantic Sets UK Premiere Date For Game Change



http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2012/03/sky-...r-game-change/
Even if l had the channel l am not sure this would tickle my palate MM but l am sure there are some people out there who will like this movie.

muppetman11 07-03-2012 11:49
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35393255)
Will Sky launch an improved Sky+ HD STB?
Aside from the lack of a third tuner Alan , what else is lacking with the Sky+HD box in your opinion.

Alan Fry 07-03-2012 12:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35394569)
Aside from the lack of a third tuner Alan , what else is lacking with the Sky+HD box in your opinion.
Maybe 4oD, Netflex and Lovefilm as well, along with more storage space

muppetman11 07-03-2012 12:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35394658)
Maybe 4oD, Netflex and Lovefilm as well, along with more storage space
The 1TB Sky+HD box already has more storage than any other pay TV PVR in the UK and Netflix is available on many other devices such as games consoles. Channel 4 catchup content will be available on a satellite channel soon enough.

denphone 07-03-2012 12:59
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35394569)
Aside from the lack of a third tuner Alan , what else is lacking with the Sky+HD box in your opinion.
For quite a few people l am sure the Sky+HD is perfectly fine but for those who want something with all the bells and whistles on and also has huge potential for the future then the Tivo is your box.

muppetman11 07-03-2012 13:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35394682)
For quite a few people l am sure the Sky+HD is perfectly fine but for those who want something with all the bells and whistles on and also has huge potential for the future then the Tivo is your box.
With the exception of wishlists all available on a game console or connected TV/Blu Ray.

denphone 07-03-2012 13:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35394696)
With the exception of wishlists all available on a game console or connected TV/Blu Ray.
They do not have anything like the Tivo graphical user interface.

Media Boy UK 07-03-2012 14:08
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Guardian: Freeview 'porn' sparks Ofcom action.

Ofcom has complained to the Dutch media regulator about the content of adult chat channels Babestation and Smile TV, which are licensed in the Netherlands but broadcast to millions of Freeview households in the UK overnight and can be easily accessed by children in their bedrooms.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...n-ofcom-action

All the channels on this post also broadcast on Sky.

Alan Fry 07-03-2012 14:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35394768)
Guardian: Freeview 'porn' sparks Ofcom action.

Ofcom has complained to the Dutch media regulator about the content of adult chat channels Babestation and Smile TV, which are licensed in the Netherlands but broadcast to millions of Freeview households in the UK overnight and can be easily accessed by children in their bedrooms.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...n-ofcom-action

All the channels on this post also broadcast on Sky.
It will not make much diffrence, becuase they can access it online anyway

LexDiamond 07-03-2012 19:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35394779)
It will not make much diffrence, becuase they can access it online anyway
There is a huge difference between accessing something on Freeview tv or illegally on the internet.

Media Boy UK 08-03-2012 12:46
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Guardian: Channel 4 to launch 4seven catchup channel in the summer.

Channel 4 has secured a Freeview slot and distribution deals with Sky and Virgin Media for the project.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...?newsfeed=true

muppetman11 08-03-2012 13:55
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35395451)
Guardian: Channel 4 to launch 4seven catchup channel in the summer.

Channel 4 has secured a Freeview slot and distribution deals with Sky and Virgin Media for the project.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...?newsfeed=true
Good news for satellite viewers with ITV player and BBC iplayer also due to launch later in the year.

Alan Fry 08-03-2012 14:52
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35395451)
Guardian: Channel 4 to launch 4seven catchup channel in the summer.

Channel 4 has secured a Freeview slot and distribution deals with Sky and Virgin Media for the project.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...?newsfeed=true
What would be the EPG slot for this channel?

Media Boy UK 08-03-2012 14:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35395565)
What would be the EPG slot for this channel?
The one Channel 4 use for More4 +2 when it launch on Sky on March 26th (Maybe Sky Channel 183).

muppetman11 08-03-2012 15:21
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Sky Anytime+ customers have choice of over 1000 PPV movies in the Sky Store

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Sky is expanding the number of titles Sky Anytime+ customers can rent on a pay-as-you-go, on demand basis. The titles will be available through the new Sky Store, which replaces Sky Box Office in Sky’s video on-demand service, Sky Anytime+.
All Sky Anytime+ customers will be able to choose from over a thousand pay-per-view movies to rent instantly, including new blockbusters such as Immortals, Paranormal Activity 3 and The Three Musketeers. Classic titles such as Patch Adams, Ever After and Picture Perfect will also be available to rent, with a selection available from just 99p.
http://advanced-television.com/index...ou-go-options/

Alan Fry 08-03-2012 16:29
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35395602)
Sky Anytime+ customers have choice of over 1000 PPV movies in the Sky Store



http://advanced-television.com/index...ou-go-options/
So Sky Box Office is coming to a end?

Vicki 08-03-2012 16:43
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35395070)
There is a huge difference between accessing something on Freeview tv or illegally on the internet.
I suspect he meant pornographic content is general. So banning freeview porn channels won't really stop kids seeing it.

Any kid with a Sky box in their bedroom probably also has a smartphone or laptop. So if this is a crusade to protect youngsters it's pointless.

muppetman11 08-03-2012 16:52
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BSkyB to cut BBC transmission charges by more than £5m a year

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BBC local radio services facing controversial cuts have found an unlikely saviour – BSkyB. The satellite broadcaster is reducing what it charges the BBC to transmit its TV channels and radio stations by more than £5m a year, with the corporation planning to use the windfall to reduce the local radio cuts.

BSkyB charges TV and radio broadcasters annual fees to carry their channels and stations on its satellite service with ITV, Channel 4, the BBC and Channel 5 currently paying about £24m a year.

Sky has said that it will slash those costs by over 50% by 2014 – from £24.4m to £11m for the main broadcasters – a combined saving of more than £16m.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...redirect=false

denphone 08-03-2012 18:54
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35395720)
BSkyB to cut BBC transmission charges by more than £5m a year



http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...redirect=false
Thats a first.:tu:

muppetman11 09-03-2012 21:11
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky Go on Roku ?

http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2012/03...oku-in-the-uk/

Doz007 10-03-2012 11:18
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35392892)
Right, I did the planner rebuild after the match in the end. I was waiting around for a little while until I realised I've got to turn the box back on once it's done it's thing! :D

My SkyHD box lists that category as HD&3D for some reason but it's just listed as HD on the other 2..... Strange.
A week after the planner rebuild and I've still not got a single movie on Anytime. :(

Has everyone else got this weeks new movies on their box? I was looking forward to Senna being downloaded.

muppetman11 10-03-2012 13:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35396920)
A week after the planner rebuild and I've still not got a single movie on Anytime. :(

Has everyone else got this weeks new movies on their box? I was looking forward to Senna being downloaded.
You need to ring them I have Senna on both my boxes and the other premiere HD movies.

Doz007 10-03-2012 14:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35396977)
You need to ring them I have Senna on both my boxes and the other premiere HD movies.
True, I'm hoping that it will be sorted once Anytime+ has been opened up. :)

Did you watch the F1 2012 preview last night? Very slick presentation. Sky really do know how to provide world class sports coverage. :D

I also noticed the new F1 app shown during the intro, can't wait to get my hands on that!

muppetman11 10-03-2012 15:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35397003)
True, I'm hoping that it will be sorted once Anytime+ has been opened up. :)

Did you watch the F1 2012 preview last night? Very slick presentation. Sky really do know how to provide world class sports coverage. :D

I also noticed the new F1 app shown during the intro, can't wait to get my hands on that!
The HD PQ was excellent , the red button interactive and iPad app also look top notch.

muppetman11 12-03-2012 10:28
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iPlayer deal saves BBC Sky platform costs

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The amount paid by the BBC towards its carriage on the Sky DTH platform is to be reduced by up to 30% following its agreement to add iPlayer content to Sky Anytime+, Broadband TV News can reveal.

A new clause in BSkyB’s Published Price List reduces the amount paid by a public service broadcaster when one of its channels is contributing long form programming over broadband, on demand, to Sky DTH set-top boxes.

The BBC has been campaigning for a reduction in the £10 million (€11.4 million) paid for the distribution of its TV and radio content on Sky.

The move will reduce the amount paid by the corporation in Platform Contribution Charges for BBC One from BBC1 £4,319,830 per annum to £3,171,460, while charges for the BBC News channel will fall from £646,260 to £491,970 when the new charges come into effect on July 1, 2012.

ITV, Channel 4 and Five would also be eligible for the scheme, though to date the BBC and ITV are the two public service broadcasters that have committed to make on demand content available over Sky Anytime+.

ITV currently pays £3,747,925 for its main channel ITV1, a figure that will now fall to £2,751,720 from July.

Sky is in the process of opening up its five million Sky+ HD boxes to receive on demand content to all subscribers, regardless of the ISP selected by subscribers. It is anticipated the process will take place around Easter, though the BBC iPlayer is not expected to launch until later in the year.

Contribution charges, which include conditional access, and regionalization costs are calculated on a per subscriber basis.
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/...latform-costs/

Doz007 12-03-2012 19:43
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Sounds like a good deal all around. If Sky do manage to get 4&5 OD content on Anytime+ they would be the final pieces to Sky's On Demand puzzle in my opinion. :)

denphone 14-03-2012 09:13
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...tflix-lovefilm

Quote:
BSkyB's battle to retain its stranglehold on Hollywood films on pay-TV has been given a potential boost, after the Competition Commission announced it will broaden its investigation to measure the impact of Netflix and LoveFilm.


Last summer the competition regulator published a provisional decision that BSkyB's contracts with the six major Hollywood studios – Disney, Warner Bros, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures and Universal Studios – were anti-competitive and needed to be weakened to allow rivals to flourish.


On Wednesday the long-running investigation, which published a revised deadline of July for delivering its final report, said that it needed to extend the consultation to take into account changes in the movie market.


The Competition Commission admitted it needed to assess "potentially relevant" developments, in particular the arrival of US giant Netflix which launched in the UK and Ireland in January.


The commission also pointed to the need to assess LoveFilm, which is owned by internet retailer Amazon and has extended its rental-by-post model to offer streaming movies to customers.


BSkyB recently announced that it intends to launch its own internet service, which will include Sky Movies, that will stand alone from its TV channel subscription offering
Interesting development.

muppetman11 14-03-2012 10:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35399028)
More promising from Sky's point of view.

denphone 14-03-2012 10:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35399048)
More promising from Sky's point of view.
Yes it does seem like that MM.

nstokes 14-03-2012 18:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35399028)
whats this mean to us veiwers?

muppetman11 14-03-2012 18:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35399448)
whats this mean to us veiwers?
Basically the competition commission will now take Netflix and Lovefilms studio deals into consideration when looking into Sky's dominance of the movie market.

nstokes 14-03-2012 18:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35399456)
Basically the competition commission will now take Netflix and Lovefilms studio deals into consideration when looking into Sky's dominance of the movie market.
Does that mean Skys Movie stake will get reduced?

denphone 14-03-2012 18:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35399461)
Does that mean Skys Movie stake will get reduced?
l somehow doubt it.

muppetman11 14-03-2012 18:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35399461)
Does that mean Skys Movie stake will get reduced?
As the article states its a possible boost for Sky as Netflix and Lovefilm have signed quite a few deals with various studios which would point to there being competition in the market , it depends how dominant the CC feel Sky are I suppose.

LexDiamond 14-03-2012 21:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35399470)
As the article states its a possible boost for Sky as Netflix and Lovefilm have signed quite a few deals with various studios which would point to there being competition in the market , it depends how dominant the CC feel Sky are I suppose.
My thought from the start was that CC didn't need to start this as big players have been hovering around this markets for a while now and it will change over the next couple of years.

This just shows how out of touch and irrelevant the CC are.

Doz007 14-03-2012 21:56
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Just had my first experience of the Dynamic EPG in action during champions league football. :)

muppetman11 14-03-2012 22:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35399688)
Just had my first experience of the Dynamic EPG in action during champions league football. :)
Not bad for a dinosaur of a box ;)

denphone 14-03-2012 22:05
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35399701)
Not bad for a dinosaur of a box ;)
Perhaps When you 900 years old you will feel like a dinosaur.:D

richard1960 15-03-2012 06:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35399662)
My thought from the start was that CC didn't need to start this as big players have been hovering around this markets for a while now and it will change over the next couple of years.

This just shows how out of touch and irrelevant the CC are.
Not sure i agree with that as far as i know Sky have and will continue to have the "first run rights" to all the Hollywood blockbusters,Netflix and Lovefilm are unlikely to get their hands on those,so i do not see the CC review as being irrelevant at all.

Last time i looked at the Netfilix website i thought their selection of films quite old and nothing much new on there,not sure about Lovefilm though.

denphone 15-03-2012 06:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35399662)
This just shows how out of touch and irrelevant the CC are.
Really Lex.:rolleyes:

Doz007 15-03-2012 07:41
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When I send series links from the iOS app they only appear on my box as a single recording. Is this happening for anyone else?

LexDiamond 15-03-2012 08:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35399782)
Not sure i agree with that as far as i know Sky have and will continue to have the "first run rights" to all the Hollywood blockbusters,Netflix and Lovefilm are unlikely to get their hands on those,so i do not see the CC review as being irrelevant at all.

Last time i looked at the Netfilix website i thought their selection of films quite old and nothing much new on there,not sure about Lovefilm though.
There is more competition that there was when CC began looking into this. It is still an industry in its infancy as there are still big players that could enter the market on their own, merge or takeover.

The simple fact is that excess profits lead to more companies looking into an industry. What CC have done is jumped the gun as we still don't know where this industry will exactly be in a couple of years time.

If they were to rule and interfere with an open market taking its course then that is not good for the consumer.

Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35399783)
Really Lex.:rolleyes:
Yes really.

We don't live in a communist state.

denphone 15-03-2012 10:49
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...ma-out-of-luck

HBO pull plug on Horse Racing drama.

Quote:
HBO has pulled the plug on its big budget horse racing drama Luck, starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte, following the deaths of three horses and criticism from animal rights' campaigners.

The broadcaster said it was with heartbreak that it was cancelling all future production on the show, produced by Transformers director Michael Bay, which also stars Dennis Farina and airs in the UK on Sky Atlantic.

The announcement on Wednesday came a day after filming of the second series was suspended after the death of a third animal on the production.

The horse suffered a head injury when it reared and fell back while it was being led to a stable.

Two horses were hurt and subsequently put down during the filming of the first series.

Alan Fry 15-03-2012 10:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35399950)
I will soon be getting it on DVD, then I will see if it is good

denphone 15-03-2012 12:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35399953)
I will soon be getting it on DVD, then I will see if it is good
Having seen it at my parents house l can assure you that it is a excellent series.

Alan Fry 15-03-2012 12:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35400007)
Having seen it at my parents house l can assure you that it is a excellent series.
Looking forward to it :angel:

LexDiamond 15-03-2012 12:35
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That's a shame. It was finally getting to the point where the had told the story behind all the characters and built them up.

denphone 15-03-2012 12:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35400021)
That's a shame. It was finally getting to the point where the had told the story behind all the characters and built them up.
Yes its a great shame Lex.

muppetman11 15-03-2012 14:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35400021)
That's a shame. It was finally getting to the point where the had told the story behind all the characters and built them up.
Agreed , still I'm sure HBO will pump some more good stuff out.

denphone 15-03-2012 14:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35400072)
Agreed , still I'm sure HBO will pump some more good stuff out.
Yes they do have a excellent track record of coming out with some fine series.

muppetman11 15-03-2012 17:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35399794)
When I send series links from the iOS app they only appear on my box as a single recording. Is this happening for anyone else?
Nope just tried one from my iPad and it worked perfectly , do you have the green series link icon at the side of the remote recorded show when you go into your planner ?

Doz007 15-03-2012 18:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35400267)
Nope just tried one from my iPad and it worked perfectly , do you have the green series link icon at the side of the remote recorded show when you go into your planner ?
Thanks for checking MM, no I don't. It shows the red R and series link logo within the app but when it's sent to the box it's just the red R on its own. :(

muppetman11 15-03-2012 18:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35400269)
Thanks for checking MM, no I don't. It shows the red R and series link logo within the app but when it's sent to the box it's just the red R on its own. :(
As a test so were both trying the same thing , set Petrol Age in showcase on iPad my series link has worked within seconds on the box.

Doz007 15-03-2012 18:16
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Just done the same, the app shows as series link sent but it only appears as a single recording in my planner. I then have to go in and press green in order for it to become a series link. :(

On another note the Sky Sports News app has been updated to version 2.0 which includes the multi camera F1 companion experience.

muppetman11 15-03-2012 19:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35400277)
Just done the same, the app shows as series link sent but it only appears as a single recording in my planner. I then have to go in and press green in order for it to become a series link. :(

On another note the Sky Sports News app has been updated to version 2.0 which includes the multi camera F1 companion experience.
Strange that it worked for me , try uninstalling the app the reinstall it and sign back in seen this on Sky help forum and thanks for news on Sky sports app.

---------- Post added at 19:02 ---------- Previous post was at 18:21 ----------

According to this poster EPG upgrade could be soon but if it's like the last time it was changed it will be rolled out gradually
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...2&postcount=68

pk1 16-03-2012 13:05
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Just got offer to come back to Sky offering me full package with 75% off for 12 months when you take movies & sport = £22.25 Plus this will give me £50.00 towards my bill. Choices, choices

muppetman11 16-03-2012 14:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35400734)
Just got offer to come back to Sky offering me full package with 75% off for 12 months when you take movies & sport = £22.25 Plus this will give me £50.00 towards my bill. Choices, choices
Choices only you can make , they both have there merits.

nstokes 16-03-2012 16:33
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What games are free to play on Sky Games? The only free game i know of is Beehive Bedlam

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Ive read about Instant Rewind and i have read that ive i leave it turned on it makes the box easier to break down because its constantky recording in its buffer, is this true? Also any way of skipping parts instead of fast fawarding or rewinding like Tivo?

muppetman11 16-03-2012 17:36
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What games are free to play on Sky Games? The only free game i know of is Beehive Bedlam

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Ive read about Instant Rewind and i have read that ive i leave it turned on it makes the box easier to break down because its constantky recording in its buffer, is this true? Also any way of skipping parts instead of fast fawarding or rewinding like Tivo?
Sorry never used Sky games , I'm sure you can't skip forward like TIVO , try googling Using Sky+HD and you'll get the PDF manual.

nstokes 16-03-2012 18:13
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will do thanks MM

LexDiamond 16-03-2012 19:55
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Sky+ android received an update today. 7 days guide can now be accessed via an icon at the top.

Doz007 17-03-2012 17:17
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35400281)
Strange that it worked for me , try uninstalling the app the reinstall it and sign back in seen this on Sky help forum and thanks for news on Sky sports app.

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According to this poster EPG upgrade could be soon but if it's like the last time it was changed it will be rolled out gradually
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...2&postcount=68
Just to report back, I performed the software update that you suggested and now the series links are being recieved properly. :)

I notice that the poster on DS has replied to your question. Sound very interesting, I'm looking forward to seeing the first pictures or videos of it in action. :D

muppetman11 17-03-2012 17:31
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35401427)
Just to report back, I performed the software update that you suggested and now the series links are being recieved properly. :)

I notice that the poster on DS has replied to your question. Sound very interesting, I'm looking forward to seeing the first pictures or videos of it in action. :D
Indeed , seems its more cosmetic with some intuitive enhancements , wonder when the new Sky+ Zeebox app will launch I'm thinking before June. Glad you seemed to have sorted your issues did you get Sky premiere movies on all your boxes this week.

Doz007 17-03-2012 17:33
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Yeah, didn't they mention first half of this year when it was originally announced?

muppetman11 17-03-2012 17:40
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35401432)
Yeah, didn't they mention first half of this year when it was originally announced?
http://corporate.sky.com/skyviews/sk..._sky_customers

It says by summer :)

Doz007 17-03-2012 17:51
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Glad you seemed to have sorted your issues did you get Sky premiere movies on all your boxes this week.
Sorry, missed this earlier. No, they're still not appearing as of today but I only performed that software update at lunchtime so hopefully they'll be a movie or 2 downloaded over the next couple of nights!

If not then I'm guessing they'll appear correctly in the Showcase section of Anytime+ once that goes live for me this week. :D

muppetman11 17-03-2012 18:09
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35401440)
Sorry, missed this earlier. No, they're still not appearing as of today but I only performed that software update at lunchtime so hopefully they'll be a movie or 2 downloaded over the next couple of nights!

If not then I'm guessing they'll appear correctly in the Showcase section of Anytime+ once that goes live for me this week. :D
They should be there anyway both my boxes have them , your not using both tuners around midnight are you as anytime content requires one.

Doz007 17-03-2012 18:22
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No, I record the odd channel at midnight now and again in order to avoid clashes but I've never used both tuners at that time. All the other Anytime content comes down ok, it's just the movies. If this software update doesn't work then I don't know what would - I've already done 2 planner rebuilds over the space of 16 days.... :(

muppetman11 17-03-2012 18:34
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Ring Sky mate there is no logical reason , check it's not some kind of error on your account I have them all on both of my boxes.

Doz007 17-03-2012 18:44
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Yeah I know, really strange. Especially when I get them on my bedroom box without a hitch. I'm not too bothered at the minute to be honest with you, I'm recording all the movies i'll watch myself anyway. If it doesn't correct itself come the Anytime+ rollout, I'll give them a bell. I have been in touch with the Sky help team on twitter and they also suggested the planner rebuild and software update. :)

nstokes 18-03-2012 10:32
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Just done series links for the soaps and it only does the one time. E.g. Set Corro as series link and it doesnt show its going to record the 2 eps on Thursday just the 1st one. Checked EPG and same thing. Do i need to set up series for every day and time?

Doz007 18-03-2012 11:04
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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35401706)
Just done series links for the soaps and it only does the one time. E.g. Set Corro as series link and it doesnt show its going to record the 2 eps on Thursday just the 1st one. Checked EPG and same thing. Do i need to set up series for every day and time?
Whilst we don't record soaps in particular, the Sky boxes work differently to TiVo in that they only show the next episode that will be recorded. I'm sure that the series link will pick up all the episodes though. :)

Have you recently left TiVo for Sky also?

nstokes 18-03-2012 11:10
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35401722)
Whilst we don't record soaps in particular, the Sky boxes work differently to TiVo in that they only show the next episode that will be recorded. I'm sure that the series link will pick up all the episodes though. :)

Have you recently left TiVo for Sky also?

Oh ok. Ill see how it goes. Ya left my Tivo and V+ to come to Sky. Ive also found the TV sound is quieter so my volume on TV has to be higher to get same sound level, i can cope with that thou

muppetman11 18-03-2012 11:16
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Watched the F1 today and the HD PQ was excellent , I also used the F1 companion iPad app which is brilliant , nice to see two Brits on the podium also.

nstokes 18-03-2012 11:17
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quality was great and so was the DD sound. Was a great race. Bring on next weekend on Sky Sports F1 HD. Hopefully another Team GB win :)

colin25 18-03-2012 11:20
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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35401706)
Just done series links for the soaps and it only does the one time. E.g. Set Corro as series link and it doesnt show its going to record the 2 eps on Thursday just the 1st one. Checked EPG and same thing. Do i need to set up series for every day and time?
Your first mistake was wanting to record soaps..:D

muppetman11 18-03-2012 11:20
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quality was great and so was the DD sound. Was a great race. Bring on next weekend on Sky Sports F1 HD. Hopefully another Team GB win :)
I'm sure my Sky box was reporting DD on the F1 SD channel also , is DD available on VM.

denphone 18-03-2012 11:22
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35401731)
Watched the F1 today and the HD PQ was excellent , I also used the F1 companion iPad app which is brilliant , nice to see two Brits on the podium also.
Well l watched it on good old SD and the picture quality was still excellent but yes it would be nice to get it on HD sometime in the future.

nstokes 18-03-2012 11:23
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35401739)
Well l watched it on good old SD and the picture quality was still excellent but yes it would be nice to get it on HD sometime in the future.
I switched to SD after to look and PQ and it was good. Didnt realise that SD version was also in DD

Doz007 18-03-2012 11:27
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Oh ok. Ill see how it goes. Ya left my Tivo and V+ to come to Sky. Ive also found the TV sound is quieter so my volume on TV has to be higher to get same sound level, i can cope with that thou
I didn't notice any difference in sound levels, it was the speed and responsiveness of the menus that stood out to me initially. Well that and all the extra HD channels! :D

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35401731)
Watched the F1 today and the HD PQ was excellent , I also used the F1 companion iPad app which is brilliant , nice to see two Brits on the podium also.
Yeah, I've got to agree MM the PQ is stunning and Sky are really leading the way when it comes to mobile apps!

To top it all off, I've just checked Anytime and I've got a movie!! :shocked:

Granted, it's only the Poltergeist 2 on MGM HD but it's a start. :p:

muppetman11 18-03-2012 11:35
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To top it all off, I've just checked Anytime and I've got a movie!! :shocked:

Granted, it's only the Poltergeist 2 on MGM HD but it's a start. :p:
I also have that film , the first five in my showcase are as follows you should have these

South Park Comedy Central HD , Ecclestones Formula ESPN Classic , Alain Prost through life ESPN Classic , Poltergeist 2 The other side MGM HD , Cougar Town Sky Living HD

Are we on a level playing field :D

Doz007 18-03-2012 11:39
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I also have that film , the first five in my showcase are as follows you should have these

South Park Comedy Central HD , Ecclestones Formula ESPN Classic , Alain Prost through life ESPN Classic , Poltergeist 2 The other side MGM HD , Cougar Town Sky Living HD

Are we on a level playing field :D
We most certainly are mate! :D

nstokes 18-03-2012 11:45
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35401744)
I didn't notice any difference in sound levels, it was the speed and responsiveness of the menus that stood out to me initially. Well that and all the extra HD channels! :D
The sound isnt a big deal just one of them things i guess. The speed of menus etc are great

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35401746)
I also have that film , the first five in my showcase are as follows you should have these

South Park Comedy Central HD , Ecclestones Formula ESPN Classic , Alain Prost through life ESPN Classic , Poltergeist 2 The other side MGM HD , Cougar Town Sky Living HD

Are we on a level playing field :D
I have all them in Showcase now as well. I wondered what it was for and why it was empty, glad it wasnt just me lol

Doz007 18-03-2012 12:51
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Just used the 'Remind me' option during the Game of Thrones advert. I didn't realise that it takes you straight to a special screen giving you the option to record, series link etc. Very slick and impressive.

Hopefully they'll expand on features like these with the new EPG.

colin25 18-03-2012 13:21
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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35401771)
Just used the 'Remind me' option during the Game of Thrones advert. I didn't realise that it takes you straight to a special screen giving you the option to record, series link etc. Very slick and impressive.

Hopefully they'll expand on features like these with the new EPG.
This website is a good teaching tool...if you ignore the odd tools :D


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