Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I think it unlikely that Sky Atlantic will launch on its own - the negotiations involve all the missing Sky channels.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Just a quick on Mb, where abouts did you find the info the the BBC HD channels launching on the 10th?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

An Virgin insider reveal that date to me yesterday.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

The thing is, any technical hitch can delay the launch date. I would think that all hands are on deck to ensure the nationwide Netflix launch goes without a hitch.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Exactly. Those waiting for SKY Atlantic have held on for almost 3 years so far, what's a few more weeks now?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Exactly mate.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Spot on base on information I saw last night.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

MB, do you know what happened to the channel launches last night? (Fox+ etc)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

a reliable source MB?

it should be an interesting october regardless of what happens

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

No idea.

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Maybe.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

AATW is a small dance music label, the channels are some of the least well known in a crowded market.. The change of name may go some way to getting more viewers by using a well known brand name.

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So tragic... :p:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I've just found out that Netflix has all the Sky Atlantic programmes on there that you could ask for! So I'm no longer holding out for Sky Atlantic to appear on Virgin - Netflix will do very nicely - and without all the ad breaks too!

At least we know that Netflix is likely to launch this month. This will complete my wishlist, frankly!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Netflix does not contain any of the HBO programmes (not the UK Netflix anyway which is what the TiVo will show)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

What Sky Atlantic programmes were on there OB?.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Confirmed: Bio to close on November 3rd.

Overnights.tv has confirmed that Bio will close on November 3rd.

http://overnights.tv/public/content/News.aspx

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Boardwalk Empire, Blue Bloods, Mad Men, Game of Thrones, the lot! Now it appears that the link I was given was the US link! I'll take a closer look when I get home tonight.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

this might help with netflix ?s http://netflixukcompletelist.blogspo...t-10-2013.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Sadly, even the US Netflix store doesn't have HBO content (I've just checked). It does have the AMC series Mad Men (not season 6 yet though), Walking Dead and Breaking Bad but I can't see any HBO series there, even older fayre like Sopranos or Six Feet Under.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

In the UK Sky have exclusive streaming rights for HBO shows. In the US HBO use their own service.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

You can subscribe to HBO on demand using a VPN for about £7.50p/m.
You do this via HBONordic.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Have!!!!! arrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh.............:D:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

You save "have" i'll say "of" now bugger have :p::p::p::D:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Tesco's BlinkBox has UK HD streaming of the HBO shows, albeit only after a season has finished on Sky Atlantic. Pricey though.

Aside from Game of Thrones, Sky Atlantic hasn't really got anything that will appeal to the mass market. Sure, Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire and (arguably) Newsroom are great shows, but for me Walking Dead, Breaking Bad and House of Cards are better...and all on TiVo by the end of the year.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Any gossip or news to report friends??? I'm deeply bored

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...c/td-p/1986992

some one reporting sky atlanic could be here by 31 october.but is just a rumor

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

(Hope this is okay with CF moderators)
I'm thinking of starting a companion blog to VMHD, concentrating on the new Netflix service arriving on TiVo in the coming weeks. To this end I've set up a small poll (www.vmhd.blogspot.com) to gauge interest in the new service. Let me know what you think.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Ok so i havnt been able to read forum for a few days, whats been happening? what i miss?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

not much mate

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Only seen some new rumours.

But cant report them.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Rumours Rumours everywhere can we dream and hope that more channels will make Dave and Mr Stokes eat their hair.:D:waving:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Blinkbox doesnt have streaming rights, it has PPV rights.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

not reliable enough yet?? never mind MB thanks anyway i know you'll report it then you again :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

It's not PPV. You pay once for a programme/season, can stream as much as you like

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I cant reveal why I cant report any more rumours - it out of my hands.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

i hope its not because of the reactions of certain people on here. we know they're rumours and they're not confirmed. its good to hear it though even if its only 90% possibility. rumours are better than nothing and i don't hold you to it.

unless its some other non cable forum reason for this in which case fair enough :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Personally I used to hate reading about "Rumours" or "coming soon" - but now I like reading them - especially when they are late in materialising.

It's just the reactions of some members who seem genuinely suicidal because a channel is not live yet

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

What do you intend to include in the blog?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

It nothing to do with some posters.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Especially when it's the +1 channels. New channels offering new content.... maybe, but +1 channels when we have 3 recordable tuners and most digital channels repeat stuff later in the week.... :confused:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Netflix news!!!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Yes, keep posting the rumours (when you can). It's what makes coming here interesting and if they don't come off then they don't come off. There can be many reasons why some rumours don't pan out but it's certainly not worth worrying about.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

[Sorry to hear that MB ]

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Yes, but what? Once it's arrived, it's kind of there and nothing more to be said. If it's show recommendations, then that is a possibility, though both DS and AVforums have similar threads. And that's more of a discussion than a one persons blog type thing. That's why I was asking (a genuine question) what would be included.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

thats totally different rights to streaming rights. Thats ownership rights, similar to iTunes.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Evening all. hope you're all good. What news? Anything at all? :-)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Excellent keep up the good work mb

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

May I suggest we split this thread? 'Actually coming soon' and 'Rumoured coming soon' ?

I'll get flamed for it but to be honest it's become a joke. First there were rumours from insiders and it's rapidly degenerated into rumours from 'viewers' which could be any Tom Dick or Harry sending joke PMs quite possibly.

As others have stated, when it appears on the EPG, it's FACT

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

No plans to split threads.

But no rumours will be coming via Media Boy HQ any time soon.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Why not go to the virgin media change log thread and don't come here then?

I prefer to hear rumours as they occur. Media boy hears things and reports the information and makes it clear it's rumours. I'd rather hear this to be honest than nothing. It's interesting. It gives us an idea what's happening

Want facts only then they happen? Dedicated thread virgin media change log. Do to need to come here

Cheers

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Whilst I broadly agree, the rumour about fox+ was specifically announced as "confirmed" when it clearly wasn't confirmed.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I was only passing on info from Virgin insiders.

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In other news do anyone know if Radio Caroline is still broadcasting on UPC Ireland???

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

And to media boy it was confirmed at the point. He was told it was by an insider. I'd rather he tell me the news. It didn't happen. Could have been a last minute problem at virgin launching the channel. Could have been incorrect news from the insider. Could have been a genuine mistake

But I love the news from media boy and I want him doing EXACTLY as he's doing as I thoroughly enjoy this thread

To those who don't want any chance of things not happening then change log is much better for you
I personally love this thread. The highs and the lows. The excellent news from mb.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

And me,sadly I'm the same no more rumours will be posted by me.this is nothing to do with posters on here.sorry folks but this is beyond mine and mb's control only confirmed will be posted :( and of course that will be by mb

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Same from me too i also will not be posting anymore rumours it's nothing to do with any posters on here but it's sadly out of my hands.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Soz bud forgot to mention u,how dare me ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Oh dear, it looks like things are about to go very quiet around here...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Have you guys all been warned about posting rumours? :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

We cant say anymore.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

A conspiracy of silence.. :p:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Ok MB - that's a real shame :(

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:sniper: ;) I like a good conspiracy theory

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

You can PM me the rumours then I can spread it, they'll never catch me. .......

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I blame the damn snipers. ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Me too :)
:sniper: I don't scare easy as I got the gun ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Just don't tell them it's actually a water pistol. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

It all depends on which way the wind is blowing.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

...and the weatherman says we're in for a blustery few days. :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Damn , you guessed! ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

The lists I've seen don't include Pick TV+1 though :td: I genuinelly would find this channel useful.

Can someone please confirm which package the CBS channels are currently in. The MB list says M+, but someone earlier was adamant that they were on the M package.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Don't worry chaps it ain't gonna go quiet,just means gonna be only confirmed channels will be posted.better for all anyway no one is going anywhere;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

On The VM forum there are a few posts saying that something big will happen on Thursday 31 October... But it's only a forbidden rumour ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Are you on about what Blue666666 some hours ago on Cable Forum?

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35630336-post525.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Take that as :Yes:

If VM had any concept of keeping their customers informed with upcoming channels then I'd forgive them for stopping "insider" information, but they don't. I wouldn't even notice new channels sometimes unless I read this forum.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Maybe insider leaks and rumours delay launches just a theory big brother watching us all.

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Customer news and virgin social media feeds

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Yes, but 'confirmed channels' are only known when they appear because VM don't give any advanced publicity at all!

Well, looks like the Changelog is the place to go now.

We can only assume that VM have clamped down on the leaks with threats of dismissal if anyone dares to speak out of turn. It's easy to lay traps with misleading information so they get to find out who it is.

Still, what we do know is that Netflix and Fox + are definitely on their way, the new BBC channels will be with us soon and Sky appear to be pretty well on board for their missing channels to appear on VM.

If that all comes to pass before Christmas, then I will be pretty happy, I must say.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

l wonder what Chad's crystal ball predicts.;):D

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And me too.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I agree with you.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Can't we make the thread members only and only secure members or something haha

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Totally agree bud ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I don't think that a launch would be delayed simply because word had got out that the channel would be launching.

My contacts at VM over the years have mostly given me the impression that they don't care about leaks (after all, Sky viewers simply monitor off EPG tests to get a heads up on what's coming to their platform). If anything, they are often amused by some postings! A "leak" of this nature is, after all, simply advance knowledge that a channel is coming to the platform. Most carriage agreements don't forbid platform operators from disclosing that a channel is due to arrive and whilst it may be viewed by some as unprofessional, at the end of the day it does help to reduce churn by attracting and retaining customers.

The only exception to this that I know of was BT Sports.

In the main, adding a new channel is viewed simply as an administrative matter by VM. If someone gets to know a little early that The Africa Channel +1 is starting, it's no big deal, in fact a little extra free publicity is probably welcomed by both parties.

VM are aware of and do monitor forums such as this for many and varied reasons. The main reasons are to ensure that staff are interacting with customers, suppliers etc appropriately and to try to gauge a cheap and easy (but rough) idea of public opinion etc. CBS Drama was not an expensive channel to buy and many people were asking for it on forums. The fact that it was added to the platform was not a mere coincidence ;)

Now, having said all that I have found that people are being tight lipped about Sky Atlantic and nobody knows anything about Baby TV going into XL.

If SA does arrive, maybe a big advertising blitz is planned??

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Can I just ask, is the not posting any more rumours a permanent measure or is it just a temporary measure?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Don't believe insiders and leaks are a big issue,it's just the rumour mill as got very active and it may well be vm are still negotiating for some of these channels and that could delay a deal,it's just best to go back to what it was a coming soon thread amongst friends with confirmed channels rather than what might be and maybe's.remember been a good year for vm and still plenty on the way so there is still a lot to smile about and I'm sure we will see a mb exclusive confirmed channels post very soon ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

We do not know at time of posting.

Last night someone PM me to say that I was holding channel launches up by saying that (name channel) may launch tonight.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Who knows bud for the minute it best to confirm rather than rumour ;)

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Think prob we were finding out before some of there staff and someone as spat there dummy out :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

It was, sorry, did not see it had already been listed on Cable Forum

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

They are currently in the M package i'm on tvM and i'm getting the cbs channels.
Although at midnight i upgrade to XL :D but cbs are on tvm pack.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Is there a link to this xl deal bud,want to post it to some friends

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Probably the case there and additional people phoning up saying where is x channel as They read it here and staff didn't know.

Anyway just adding my appreciation to everyone who discloses info, even rumours like vincerooney states brighten my days up reading the banter and speculation

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I honestly can't see VM sorting out the legal, retail and technical sides of launching a channel and then abandoning it at the last minute because of something that has been posted here :D

The only exception to this could have been BT Sports.

The non appearence of the +1 channel was more likely due to the date being put back in favour of essential tests that need to be completed for Netflix, which takes higher priority than a +1 SD channel.

Sometimes dates are planned, but due to technical difficulties encountered or higher priority deals that are subsequently agreed upon, they are put back. This is why VM don't usually announce launch dates in advance, as it would irritate cystomers and make them look unprofessional.

Even putting a 'coming soon' slate onto the EPG is a risk. There were unforseen technical difficulties that delayed the launch of The Africa Channel and a legal oversight that led to the delay of Tiddlers TV.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

They need to log into their account bud first i upgraded to M+ , then shortly after the xl for £8p/m for 6 months popped up under my offers , i ordered that instead and got the "you're in!" e-mail today.
The offer is for everyone on M+ or for thos on M it's M+ for £3p/m for 3 months but because they went upto M+ the XL offer should show up within 24hrs if that makes sense? lol.

I've added a screenshot if that helps?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Cheers

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Next rumour I hear I'm posting,big thank you for the pm I have just received.back at yer ds forum and yer horrible little trolls and is name is media boy and this is a coming soon thread on the best forum not a lies and slagging off forum like diarrhea spy forum and it's cronies

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

FOX+ has been delayed due to some deal with FOX about Fox movies launching. This is a rumour btw and should not be taken as fact it's just what i heard and i will post here what news i get because i'm not going to let some trolls from a Torie loving forum ruin everything for everyone here.
It's obvious trolls from a certain Torie loving forum are coming on here and attempting to bully people via pm. Well it's not going to work i'm the kind of person who stands up to bullys so i will continue to post rumours here.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Can we cool down.

Anyway thanks for update on FOX +.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

It's because we all love you and your updates on here buddy , don't let the haters get to you. You are appreciated and respected on this forum :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

well done standing up to bullys :clap:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Same here.

[QUOTE=theone2k10;35630541]They are currently in the M package i'm on tvM and i'm getting the cbs channels.
Although at midnight i upgrade to XL :D but cbs are on tvm pack.[/QUOTE

Cheers for that info. I do wonder if LG may be trying to morph the M TV package into a package designed to offer the best of both freeview and Freesat?

I think that the best of these two platforms, combined with a TiVo, may tempt existing Freeview and Freesat viewers onto the cable platform.

Of course, once on it, it is much, much easier to upsell.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

Have I missed something? It seems to be getting a bit heated here...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

I am still trying to figure what the channel is where they have music and film together, and it is soothing.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 

No just some nasty pm sent to certain members from another forum trying to ruin this great forum :):sniper::sniper: