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harry_hitch 20-01-2014 20:23
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35664571)
:notopic:

---------- Post added at 17:21 ---------- Previous post was at 17:19 ----------



Not many! It's actually closed on all platforms, not just VM.
Yup, mine was off-topic. Perhaps you should take the thread down the of trolling yourself. That was off topic too.:rolleyes:

I guess talking about a channel which is no longer going to be available on Virgin TV is keeping strictly to the topic of "Coming seen to Virgin TV 2014.":rolleyes:

Anyway, seeing as you are keen to keep us on topic, perhaps you have some info for it is actually "Coming soon to Virgin TV" this year? Personally I have no info to share.

Chris 20-01-2014 21:02
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Can we all calm down and play nicely please.

JMcB 20-01-2014 21:49
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Any news on WWE Network.

Could SKY loose WWE because of the new network

or would BT pick it up

RichardCoulter 20-01-2014 21:52
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JMcB (Post 35664625)
Any news on WWE Network.

Could SKY loose WWE because of the new network

or would BT pick it up
From what I can gather, it's all still up in the air.

Jimi 20-01-2014 23:11
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Here's a great wee website for Football on TV.

http://www.live-footballontv.com/

Kabaal 20-01-2014 23:24
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimi (Post 35664634)
Here's a great wee website for Football on TV.

http://www.live-footballontv.com/
Ouch, that certainly highlights how little football is on council tv these days lol.

Chad 21-01-2014 00:44
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kabaal (Post 35664636)
Ouch, that certainly highlights how little football is on council tv these days lol.
It also highlights a money saving opportunity for SKY Sports subscribers come the summer.

The last fixtures of the Premiership are played on the 11th May. The rest of the big games that month are free on TV. The Europa League, Champions League and FA Cup finals are all live on ITV with the Scottish Cup final live on BBC Scotland. Then into June and July the BBC and ITV will cover all 64 games of the World Cup.

Of course it's not just football that we're being treated too this summer:

F1 (Spanish Grand Prix) - 11th May (BBC)
The French Open - 25th May to 8th June (ITV)
F1 (Canadian Grand Prix) - 8th June (BBC)
The Queen's Club Championships - 9th June to 15th June (BBC)
Wimbledon - 23rd June to 6th July (BBC)
Tour de France - 5th July to 27th July (ITV)
F1 (British Grand Prix) - 6th July (BBC)
The Open Championship - 13th July to 20th July (BBC)
The Commonwealth Games - 23rd July to 3rd August (BBC)
The European Athletics Championships - 10th to 17th August (BBC)
F1 (Belgian Grand Prix) - 24th August (BBC)

With the new season of the Premiership not due to start until September 2014, and a wide range of top quality sport free in HD on terrestrial television, it's certainly worth considering cancelling SKY Sports in May, June, July and August and saving yourself a small fortune.

harry_hitch 21-01-2014 00:55
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35664644)
It also highlights a money saving opportunity for SKY Sports subscribers come the summer.

The last fixtures of the Premiership are played on the 11th May. The rest of the big games that month are free on TV. The Europa League, Champions League and FA Cup finals are all live on ITV with the Scottish Cup final live on BBC Scotland. Then into June and July the BBC and ITV will cover all 64 games of the World Cup.

Of course it's not just football that we're being treated too this summer:

F1 (Spanish Grand Prix) - 11th May (BBC)
The French Open - 25th May to 8th June (ITV)
F1 (Canadian Grand Prix) - 8th June (BBC)
The Queen's Club Championships - 9th June to 15th June (BBC)
Wimbledon - 23rd June to 6th July (BBC)
Tour de France - 5th July to 27th July (ITV)
F1 (British Grand Prix) - 6th July (BBC)
The Open Championship - 13th July to 20th July (BBC)
The Commonwealth Games - 23rd July to 3rd August (BBC)
F1 (Belgian Grand Prix) - 24th August (BBC)

With the new season of the Premiership not due to start until September 2014, and a wide range of top quality sport free in HD on terrestrial television, it's certainly worth considering cancelling SKY Sports in May, June, July and August and saving yourself a small fortune.
Indeed Chad, I agree. I suggested this (albeit with less sporting info) some weeks back in the ESPN etc thread. Not only will customers save a vast sum of money, but Sky will notice a huge loss in revenue if enough people drop Sky Sports. If enough people could continue dropping SS and could bear to live without for the PL for the first month too, goodness knows what offers Sky might come up with for customers.:)

Chad 21-01-2014 01:30
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35664645)
Indeed Chad, I agree. I suggested this (albeit with less sporting info) some weeks back in the ESPN etc thread. Not only will customers save a vast sum of money, but Sky will notice a huge loss in revenue if enough people drop Sky Sports. If enough people could continue dropping SS and could bear to live without for the PL for the first month too, goodness knows what offers Sky might come up with for customers.:)
Totally! If you have XL or VIP, with BT Sports included, you have access to some really top notch sport at no extra cost during the summer months. Come September, when the Premier League returns, BT Sports will be offering up fixtures so it's not as if football fans would totally miss out by waiting to resubscribe to SKY Sports in October. A 7 month on, 5 month off cycle for SKY Sports is pretty appealing in terms of saving money during the summer months. It also shows SKY Sports maybe isn't the big daddy we make it out to be.

theone2k10 21-01-2014 02:08
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JMcB (Post 35664625)
Any news on WWE Network.

Could SKY loose WWE because of the new network

or would BT pick it up
Set to launch in UK at end of the year. Nobody has picked up rights for RAW , Smackdown etc. BT are rumoured to be ready to start talks.

ase001 21-01-2014 08:09
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Any news about 3D content from the BBC for the winter Olympics or any other provider?

ocav 21-01-2014 09:07
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ase001 (Post 35664662)
Any news about 3D content from the BBC for the winter Olympics or any other provider?
The BBC will not be doing any 3D Content, can't see any others doing it as I believe only Eurosport have rights, but again, don't think they will.

For the Winter Paralympics you don't stand a chance of 3D coverage.

Kabaal 21-01-2014 09:10
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ase001 (Post 35664662)
Any news about 3D content from the BBC for the winter Olympics or any other provider?
Last i read the BBC have basically scrapped 3D. Most channels across the world seem to be dropping it so you might struggle finding one for the winter olympics.

MutleyF 21-01-2014 09:13
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Well, according to this link, it clearly states
"“Sochi 2014 will be the first Winter Games broadcast in 3D; we are already working very closely with our colleagues at Panasonic to ensure optimum technical delivery"

Does not mention the BBC though.

However, as I do not have a 3d TV, I dont really care !

ase001 21-01-2014 09:43
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
It great opportunity for 3D to take off, sports lends itself to the format. Can you imagine Ice Hockey in 3D, especially when they have a bust up:)

nicknewark 21-01-2014 09:46
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
I can't help thinking that 3D in the home is dead in the water, I did actually go out and buy a 3D TV, thinking Discovery Channel would be great, etc. I think in two years I've used it twice, too much of a faff!. Fortunately it's a great TV without the 3D so not too much of a waste. Just my opinion.

Kabaal 21-01-2014 09:51
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35664669)
Well, according to this link, it clearly states
"“Sochi 2014 will be the first Winter Games broadcast in 3D; we are already working very closely with our colleagues at Panasonic to ensure optimum technical delivery"

Does not mention the BBC though.

However, as I do not have a 3d TV, I dont really care !
That link is 2 years old and says channels like NBC will be doing it in 3D yet i can't find any confirmation of that online. They did the London Olympics in 3D but seems they've also dropped it now too.

ase001 21-01-2014 09:58
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35664675)
I can't help thinking that 3D in the home is dead in the water, I did actually go out and buy a 3D TV, thinking Discovery Channel would be great, etc. I think in two years I've used it twice, too much of a faff!. Fortunately it's a great TV without the 3D so not too much of a waste. Just my opinion.
More content would perhaps change that, I was hooked on 3D when I watch football in my local pub. Adds a completely new dimension to set-pieces, corners etc. There are a number of winter sports that can be mundane, but 3D could change that? I know its not for everyone, but I think some 3D content would be welcome by most.

OLD BOY 21-01-2014 13:21
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35664644)
It also highlights a money saving opportunity for SKY Sports subscribers come the summer.

The last fixtures of the Premiership are played on the 11th May. The rest of the big games that month are free on TV. The Europa League, Champions League and FA Cup finals are all live on ITV with the Scottish Cup final live on BBC Scotland. Then into June and July the BBC and ITV will cover all 64 games of the World Cup.

Of course it's not just football that we're being treated too this summer:

F1 (Spanish Grand Prix) - 11th May (BBC)
The French Open - 25th May to 8th June (ITV)
F1 (Canadian Grand Prix) - 8th June (BBC)
The Queen's Club Championships - 9th June to 15th June (BBC)
Wimbledon - 23rd June to 6th July (BBC)
Tour de France - 5th July to 27th July (ITV)
F1 (British Grand Prix) - 6th July (BBC)
The Open Championship - 13th July to 20th July (BBC)
The Commonwealth Games - 23rd July to 3rd August (BBC)
The European Athletics Championships - 10th to 17th August (BBC)
F1 (Belgian Grand Prix) - 24th August (BBC)

With the new season of the Premiership not due to start until September 2014, and a wide range of top quality sport free in HD on terrestrial television, it's certainly worth considering cancelling SKY Sports in May, June, July and August and saving yourself a small fortune.
Unfortunately the reality is that if enough people decide to cancel Sky Sports for the summer, they will simply put their prices up.

---------- Post added at 12:21 ---------- Previous post was at 12:18 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35664675)
I can't help thinking that 3D in the home is dead in the water, I did actually go out and buy a 3D TV, thinking Discovery Channel would be great, etc. I think in two years I've used it twice, too much of a faff!. Fortunately it's a great TV without the 3D so not too much of a waste. Just my opinion.
I agree. Until they find a way of bringing us 3D without the stupid glasses, it will simply not catch on.

I fear that the ability to project holographic images from the TV is a little way off yet. However, I think that will be much more popular.

denphone 21-01-2014 13:22
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35664692)
Unfortunately the reality is that if enough people decide to cancel Sky Sports for the summer, they will simply put their prices up.
And my answer to that will be No Más , No Más .

Perfect Choice 21-01-2014 13:40
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35664675)
I can't help thinking that 3D in the home is dead in the water, I did actually go out and buy a 3D TV, thinking Discovery Channel would be great, etc. I think in two years I've used it twice, too much of a faff!. Fortunately it's a great TV without the 3D so not too much of a waste. Just my opinion.
Slightly off topic but I actually I find 3D TV best for games, I found out I couldn’t help but close my eyes when driving through bushes on MotorStorm 3D on my son’s PS3.

Dave42 21-01-2014 13:44
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35664692)
Unfortunately the reality is that if enough people decide to cancel Sky Sports for the summer, they will simply put their prices up.

---------- Post added at 12:21 ---------- Previous post was at 12:18 ----------

I agree. Until they find a way of bringing us 3D without the stupid glasses, it will simply not catch on.

I fear that the ability to project holographic images from the TV is a little way off yet. However, I think that will be much more popular.
prices are only going to be going up no matter what happens in summer

harry_hitch 21-01-2014 13:46
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35664692)
Unfortunately the reality is that if enough people decide to cancel Sky Sports for the summer, they will simply put their prices up.

---------- Post added at 12:21 ---------- Previous post was at 12:18 ----------

I agree. Until they find a way of bringing us 3D without the stupid glasses, it will simply not catch on.

I fear that the ability to project holographic images from the TV is a little way off yet. However, I think that will be much more popular.
If, this very hypothetical situation was to happen, then more fool those who pay the extra for it.:)

Media Boy UK 21-01-2014 16:37
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
All Global Radio Channels - Capital, Capital Xtra, Heart, Classic FM, LBC Radio, XFM, Gold, - are off air right now.

ozsat 21-01-2014 16:46
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
The channels were all broadcasting - but the satellite services (which is where VM get it from) were off.

So unavailable on Sky/Freesat and Virgin - Freeview and Internet feeds were still running

But all back now
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35664731)
All Global Radio Channels - Capital, Capital Xtra, Heart, Classic FM, LBC Radio, XFM, Gold, - are off air right now.

RichardCoulter 21-01-2014 17:55
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35664669)
Well, according to this link, it clearly states
"“Sochi 2014 will be the first Winter Games broadcast in 3D; we are already working very closely with our colleagues at Panasonic to ensure optimum technical delivery"

Does not mention the BBC though.

However, as I do not have a 3d TV, I dont really care !
There is a low tech way to enjoy 3D on a non 3D TV by changing the way you view the TV with your eyes.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ase001 (Post 35664677)
More content would perhaps change that, I was hooked on 3D when I watch football in my local pub. Adds a completely new dimension to set-pieces, corners etc. There are a number of winter sports that can be mundane, but 3D could change that? I know its not for everyone, but I think some 3D content would be welcome by most.
I take it that you didn't have to wear glasses :D

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35664644)
It also highlights a money saving opportunity for SKY Sports subscribers come the summer.

The last fixtures of the Premiership are played on the 11th May. The rest of the big games that month are free on TV. The Europa League, Champions League and FA Cup finals are all live on ITV with the Scottish Cup final live on BBC Scotland. Then into June and July the BBC and ITV will cover all 64 games of the World Cup.

Of course it's not just football that we're being treated too this summer:

F1 (Spanish Grand Prix) - 11th May (BBC)
The French Open - 25th May to 8th June (ITV)
F1 (Canadian Grand Prix) - 8th June (BBC)
The Queen's Club Championships - 9th June to 15th June (BBC)
Wimbledon - 23rd June to 6th July (BBC)
Tour de France - 5th July to 27th July (ITV)
F1 (British Grand Prix) - 6th July (BBC)
The Open Championship - 13th July to 20th July (BBC)
The Commonwealth Games - 23rd July to 3rd August (BBC)
The European Athletics Championships - 10th to 17th August (BBC)
F1 (Belgian Grand Prix) - 24th August (BBC)

With the new season of the Premiership not due to start until September 2014, and a wide range of top quality sport free in HD on terrestrial television, it's certainly worth considering cancelling SKY Sports in May, June, July and August and saving yourself a small fortune.
What a good idea Chad :)

Nice to see some new contributors to this topic too- a warm welcome to all :)

Paul 21-01-2014 17:56
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35664493)
Mods, please feel to free issue infractions against me if my posts are classed as trolling.
We will. However, I have not seen any posts that require such action.
Just to be clear, staff will make any such decision, not RC or any other member.

OLD BOY 21-01-2014 20:12
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35664702)
prices are only going to be going up no matter what happens in summer
Well quite, Dave. What I meant was that they will go up even higher.

---------- Post added at 19:12 ---------- Previous post was at 19:11 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35664703)
If, this very hypothetical situation was to happen, then more fool those who pay the extra for it.:)
Yes, that was just me, and completely hypothetical before anyone asks for a source! But Sky would have to recoup the money somehow after what they have paid for the rights!

vincerooney 22-01-2014 10:36
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...

Dave42 22-01-2014 11:12
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35664876)
I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...
this year is only 22 days old Vince

denphone 22-01-2014 12:08
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35664876)
I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...
Patience Sir.:)

theone2k10 22-01-2014 12:30
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35664876)
I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...
You'll like what's coming, not a lot but you'll like it.

OLD BOY 22-01-2014 13:18
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35664876)
I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...
2013 was a vintage year for Virgin Media in terms of TV channels and I think we must now accept that the majority of significant gaps have now been filled.

For this reason, we can expect VM to be concentrating on other developments for their service this year, and most of the additional TV content is likely to come from apps such as Netflix. As you know, on the TV apps front, Lovefilm is likely to be next.

Doug P 22-01-2014 13:21
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
3D is not coming soon in any great amount by the look of it....

denphone 22-01-2014 13:35
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35664923)
3D is not coming soon in any great amount by the look of it....
Personally l am not surprised as 3D is a niche product for a small minority.

Gunslinger 22-01-2014 13:38
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Any chance of any UKTV On Demand content coming to Virgin Media?

eg http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/01/uktv...eally-youview/

Virgin and its predecessors were the original leaders in developing on demand services, but now seem seriously to be lagging both Sky and other platforms.

OK, I know that at lot of UKTV content is old stuff, and also that shows may be repeated several times if you don't manage to record them, but there is now much more original material than there used to be.

denphone 22-01-2014 13:47
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35664934)
Any chance of any UKTV On Demand content coming to Virgin Media?

eg http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/01/uktv...eally-youview/

Virgin and its predecessors were the original leaders in developing on demand services, but now seem seriously to be lagging both Sky and other platforms.

OK, I know that at lot of UKTV content is old stuff, and also that shows may be repeated several times if you don't manage to record them, but there is now much more original material than there used to be.
l have not heard anything regarding this.

Doug P 22-01-2014 14:16
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35664932)
Personally l am not surprised as 3D is a niche product for a small minority.
Agreed Den.

gba93 22-01-2014 14:40
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
I guess maybe 'not' coming soon:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25840502

Alcatel-Lucent and BT said speeds of 1.4 terabits per second were achieved during their joint test - enough to send 44 uncompressed HD films a second

but what an upgrade!! :D

vincerooney 22-01-2014 15:13
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35664887)
this year is only 22 days old Vince
i know but i like to jump to assumptions quickly and i'm very much a glass half empty type of guy

Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35664900)
Patience Sir.:)
I'll try my best gaffer! I miss the rampant back and forth threads though with you as we discuss exciting news! :)

Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35664903)
You'll like what's coming, not a lot but you'll like it.
intriguing! the mind wanders!

Mad Max 22-01-2014 15:17
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35664970)
i know but i like to jump to assumptions quickly and i'm very much a glass half empty type of guy



I'll try my best gaffer! I miss the rampant back and forth threads though with you as we discuss exciting news! :)



intriguing! the mind wanders!
Hmm, what else do you want/need Vince? i mean do you spend all day just watching TV?

vincerooney 22-01-2014 15:40
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35664971)
Hmm, what else do you want/need Vince? i mean do you spend all day just watching TV?
hahaha i dont know if you're trying to cause offence to me with that comment or not as i never see it myself but yes i do when i get in from work. im 28 years old, i'm single, i live in my mums boxroom and when i'm not out having a few post work drinks i'm sat in my small boxroom on the computer on the internet or playing football manager watching my Tivo. So yes in answer to your question i do often just spend all day watching TV.

In answer to your first question of the channels I want media boy to one day announce so i can dance about:

Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Universal channel HD
Sumo TV
My Channel
Sky 3D
Luxury Life
Discovery travel and living
Horse and country
Men and Movies
Sony Movie channel
The other SKy sports HD channels
Trace Sports
Animal and Nat Geo wild HD
History HD
Crime and investigation HD
Sky News HD
Fox News
RT and RT HD
VOX africa
CNC World

Or to make this list easier anything on this link http://www.cable.co.uk/guides/sky-tv...a-tv-channels/ just purely for the fact i enjoy getting new channels even if i only watch them for 5 minutes and i want to spite sky by getting everything theyve got like a child.

jodash 22-01-2014 15:57
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35664675)
I can't help thinking that 3D in the home is dead in the water, I did actually go out and buy a 3D TV, thinking Discovery Channel would be great, etc. I think in two years I've used it twice, too much of a faff!. Fortunately it's a great TV without the 3D so not too much of a waste. Just my opinion.
We like our 3D and watch any content on TV or Blu-Ray,not to much faffing around putting a disc in the player putting on glasses and pushing a couple of buttons

mentalis 22-01-2014 19:43
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35664973)
hahaha i dont know if you're trying to cause offence to me with that comment or not as i never see it myself but yes i do when i get in from work. im 28 years old, i'm single, i live in my mums boxroom and when i'm not out having a few post work drinks i'm sat in my small boxroom on the computer on the internet or playing football manager watching my Tivo. So yes in answer to your question i do often just spend all day watching TV.

In answer to your first question of the channels I want media boy to one day announce so i can dance about:

Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Universal channel HD
Sumo TV
My Channel
Sky 3D
Luxury Life
Discovery travel and living
Horse and country
Men and Movies
Sony Movie channel
The other SKy sports HD channels
Trace Sports
Animal and Nat Geo wild HD
History HD
Crime and investigation HD
Sky News HD
Fox News
RT and RT HD
VOX africa
CNC World

Or to make this list easier anything on this link http://www.cable.co.uk/guides/sky-tv...a-tv-channels/ just purely for the fact i enjoy getting new channels even if i only watch them for 5 minutes and i want to spite sky by getting everything theyve got like a child.
I think the list of Sky vs Virgin needs updating a bit. We now have Animal Planet and Nat Geo Wild HD, and Sky now has Film4 HD.

theone2k10 22-01-2014 19:51
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35664973)
hahaha i dont know if you're trying to cause offence to me with that comment or not as i never see it myself but yes i do when i get in from work. im 28 years old, i'm single, i live in my mums boxroom and when i'm not out having a few post work drinks i'm sat in my small boxroom on the computer on the internet or playing football manager watching my Tivo. So yes in answer to your question i do often just spend all day watching TV.

In answer to your first question of the channels I want media boy to one day announce so i can dance about:

Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Universal channel HD
Sumo TV
My Channel
Sky 3D
Luxury Life
Discovery travel and living
Horse and country
Men and Movies
Sony Movie channel
The other SKy sports HD channels
Trace Sports
Animal and Nat Geo wild HD
History HD
Crime and investigation HD
Sky News HD
Fox News
RT and RT HD
VOX africa
CNC World

Or to make this list easier anything on this link http://www.cable.co.uk/guides/sky-tv...a-tv-channels/ just purely for the fact i enjoy getting new channels even if i only watch them for 5 minutes and i want to spite sky by getting everything theyve got like a child.
Ah a fellow Football Manager player. I'm the same when i'm playing FM i like the tv on in background although with me it's most Nat Geowild on lol.

vincerooney 22-01-2014 19:55
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35665070)
Ah a fellow Football Manager player. I'm the same when i'm playing FM i like the tv on in background although with me it's most Nat Geowild on lol.
Haha that's exactly what I do. It's the biggest waste of my life ever but I can't help it

Mad Max 22-01-2014 20:34
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hahaha i dont know if you're trying to cause offence to me with that comment or not as i never see it myself but yes i do when i get in from work. im 28 years old, i'm single, i live in my mums boxroom and when i'm not out having a few post work drinks i'm sat in my small boxroom on the computer on the internet or playing football manager watching my Tivo. So yes in answer to your question i do often just spend all day watching TV.
No offence intended Vince, i just cannot for the life of me understand why some people want as much rubbish to flick through! Give me less crap and more quality, no doubt i'll get the usual.............:D

passingbat 22-01-2014 21:03
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35665104)
Give me less crap and more quality,
I'm sure most people would agree with that.

ocav 22-01-2014 21:07
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Originally Posted by mentalis (Post 35665068)
I think the list of Sky vs Virgin needs updating a bit. We now have Animal Planet and Nat Geo Wild HD, and Sky now has Film4 HD.
Don't have Nat Geo Wild HD.

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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35664973)
hahaha i dont know if you're trying to cause offence to me with that comment or not as i never see it myself but yes i do when i get in from work. im 28 years old, i'm single, i live in my mums boxroom and when i'm not out having a few post work drinks i'm sat in my small boxroom on the computer on the internet or playing football manager watching my Tivo. So yes in answer to your question i do often just spend all day watching TV.

In answer to your first question of the channels I want media boy to one day announce so i can dance about:

Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Universal channel HD
Sumo TV
My Channel
Sky 3D
Luxury Life
Discovery travel and living
Horse and country
Men and Movies
Sony Movie channel
The other SKy sports HD channels
Trace Sports
Animal and Nat Geo wild HD
History HD
Crime and investigation HD
Sky News HD
Fox News
RT and RT HD
VOX africa
CNC World

Or to make this list easier anything on this link http://www.cable.co.uk/guides/sky-tv...a-tv-channels/ just purely for the fact i enjoy getting new channels even if i only watch them for 5 minutes and i want to spite sky by getting everything theyve got like a child.
Luxury Life and Discovery Travel and Living don't exist anymore and we have Animal Planet HD.

RichardCoulter 22-01-2014 21:46
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Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35664934)
Any chance of any UKTV On Demand content coming to Virgin Media?

eg http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/01/uktv...eally-youview/

Virgin and its predecessors were the original leaders in developing on demand services, but now seem seriously to be lagging both Sky and other platforms.

OK, I know that at lot of UKTV content is old stuff, and also that shows may be repeated several times if you don't manage to record them, but there is now much more original material than there used to be.
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35664935)
l have not heard anything regarding this.
Virgin Media were offered the UK TV VOD service on the same terms as Sky and at the same time, but have declined to avail themselves of it thus far. Speculation suggests that the cost could not be justified because the content is often repeated and some of the programmes are available on the iplayer anyway. Maybe the new owners will have a change of heart??

theone2k10 22-01-2014 22:17
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35665143)
Virgin Media were offered the UK TV VOD service on the same terms as Sky and at the same time, but have declined to avail themselves of it thus far. Speculation suggests that the cost could not be justified because the content is often repeated and some of the programmes are available on the iplayer anyway. Maybe the new owners will have a change of heart??
VM are going to be concentrating more on on demand content throughout 2014 and 2015. UKTV is expected to be amongst the new deals being negotiated, AMC also is rumoured to be interested too.
It's expected upto 15 new OD providers to be added to the VM platform throughout 2014. I have no idea who they are at the moment but once i get infor be it concrete or rumoured i will ofcourse post here :)

vincerooney 22-01-2014 22:41
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35665104)
No offence intended Vince, i just cannot for the life of me understand why some people want as much rubbish to flick through! Give me less crap and more quality, no doubt i'll get the usual.............:D
Haha I didn't think you were being offensive I just generally lead a life which is ridiculously stupid :) I just want more channels. More channels to watch for 5 mins and then never watch again....

Chad 22-01-2014 23:36
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Just received the latest Virgin Media mailshot:

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Noticed that the VIP Collection is not being advertised in their Collections. The booklet is 18 pages long, and the VIP Collection is not mentioned anywhere at all.

Are the days of the VIP Collection numbered?

jtaylor06 22-01-2014 23:49
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Noticed that Virgin Media are displaying that simple and flat logo in all their advertising now.
Will this replace the current glossy logo, or just for advertising?

passingbat 23-01-2014 00:22
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35665197)
Just received the latest Virgin Media mailshot:

[img]Download Failed (1)[/img]

Noticed that the VIP Collection is not being advertised in their Collections. The booklet is 18 pages long, and the VIP Collection is not mentioned anywhere at all.

Are the days of the VIP Collection numbered?
Maybe it's because this is the January sale brochure and VIP isn't part of the Januay sale?

Though it's part of the sale here:

http://store.virginmedia.com/bundles...llections.html

Chad 23-01-2014 01:11
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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35665209)
Maybe it's because this is the January sale brochure and VIP isn't part of the Januay sale?

Though it's part of the sale here:

http://store.virginmedia.com/bundles...llections.html
Seems strange that they would push every collection apart from VIP. The booklet is very thorough in regards to internet, telephone and TV options available through Virgin. Interestingly they promote SKY Movies in the booklet, but there is no mention at all that you can add SKY Movies in HD. The only SKY Premium HD channels that get a mention are SKY Sports 1 HD and SKY Sports 2 HD.

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Noticed this on the Virgin Media website:

http://store.virginmedia.com/index.html?buspart=AFF_32

On that page they are not advertising SKY Sports HD and SKY Movies HD as being included in the VIP package.

Dave42 23-01-2014 01:13
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35665214)
Seems strange that they would push every collection apart from VIP. The booklet is very thorough in regards to internet, telephone and TV options available through Virgin. Interestingly they promote SKY Movies in the booklet, but there is no mention at all that you can add SKY Movies in HD. The only SKY Premium HD channels that get a mention are SKY Sports 1 HD and SKY Sports 2 HD.

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Noticed this on the Virgin Media website:

http://store.virginmedia.com/index.html?buspart=AFF_32

On that page they are not advertising SKY Sports HD and SKY Movies HD as being included in the VIP package.
if you click the red vip collection on on there chad mate

Chad 23-01-2014 01:26
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35665219)
if you click the red vip collection on on there chad mate
Yeah. It just seems strange that VIP gets no mention in their latest booklet and they don't mention SKY Sports or SKY Movies in HD on the first page of the website when you visit.

People on here have suggests over the past few months that some of the packages are going to get a bit of a shake-up. I was just wondering if VIP is on the brink of a change.

snowey 23-01-2014 09:10
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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35659255)
Hoping we get the last few Sports channels in HD this year. Would be awesome.
Hope so too :)

nn012 23-01-2014 12:06
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Most of the difference between the costs of Premier and VIP is paid to Sky for its premium channels and we know Virgin make a loss on them so they're better off not selling VIP.

1andrew1 23-01-2014 12:40
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Originally Posted by jtaylor06 (Post 35665199)
Noticed that Virgin Media are displaying that simple and flat logo in all their advertising now.
Will this replace the current glossy logo, or just for advertising?
I think it will replace the Union Jack logo everywhere in time. http://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/01/...ng-wolff-olins
The previous one was a revision to a concept that emphasised its 3D service. That's not become a big selling point.
Here's a brief visual history of Virgin Media logos http://logos.wikia.com/wiki/Virgin_Media

OLD BOY 23-01-2014 13:07
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35665157)
VM are going to be concentrating more on on demand content throughout 2014 and 2015. UKTV is expected to be amongst the new deals being negotiated, AMC also is rumoured to be interested too.
It's expected upto 15 new OD providers to be added to the VM platform throughout 2014. I have no idea who they are at the moment but once i get infor be it concrete or rumoured i will ofcourse post here :)
This is good news, they need to pay more attention to their on demand content.

Having addressed most of their channels deficiency, this and the apps were the next obvious areas to go for. Hoping also to see more box sets on here.

Anypermitedroute 23-01-2014 13:55
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i disagree Old Boy, IMO I think Netflix offers this potential and I think VM will try and tie in more with Netfix and maybe Lovefilms so they can effectivly outsource their On Demand offering and provide cost saving to VM in this area

OLD BOY 23-01-2014 14:01
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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35665308)
i disagree Old Boy, IMO I think Netflix offers this potential and I think VM will try and tie in more with Netfix and maybe Lovefilms so they can effectivly outsource their On Demand offering and provide cost saving to VM in this area
Yes, that would make sense in the longer term, but I don't think Netflix is there yet. When it is able to provide us with more in line with the US offering, then I think VM could scale down On Demand if it wished to do so.

At the moment there are plenty of programmes on demand that are not available on Netflix, so there is still a need for it at the moment. Remember, Liberty are seeking to bring us content from many different sources, and I personally think that is the right road as long as it doesn't cost us a fortune to access it.

muppetman11 23-01-2014 16:17
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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35665308)
i disagree Old Boy, IMO I think Netflix offers this potential and I think VM will try and tie in more with Netfix and maybe Lovefilms so they can effectivly outsource their On Demand offering and provide cost saving to VM in this area
Netflix is just an app on VM TIVO which allows you to access your Netflix account , the On Demand Boxsets on VM are accessable to all XL customers regardless of STB.

Whilst I agree Netflix is a decent service I suspect there's many pay tv customers who feel XL offers them enough and do not wish to pay anymore hence they welcome the inclusive TV On Demand via VM.

Anypermitedroute 23-01-2014 16:30
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Whilst it is TIVO only there will be a time I would of thought that the older boxes will be phased out a bit like sky analogue to sky digital.

The money virgin they currently pay to provide OD (saved to internally host and negotiate deals, wages, infrastructure etc) they could use to pay a wholesale price and just use netflix offering.

Whilst not going to happen anytime soon the above I feel that the OD will diminish more rather than increase but happy to be challenged on that

OLD BOY 23-01-2014 20:12
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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35665376)
Whilst it is TIVO only there will be a time I would of thought that the older boxes will be phased out a bit like sky analogue to sky digital.

The money virgin they currently pay to provide OD (saved to internally host and negotiate deals, wages, infrastructure etc) they could use to pay a wholesale price and just use netflix offering.

Whilst not going to happen anytime soon the above I feel that the OD will diminish more rather than increase but happy to be challenged on that
Well, let's hope not. There is plenty of stuff that can go on demand, and I want as much content as possible. I want Virgin Media to be the place to go to get almost unlimited content and to be the leader in the provision of content.

There will have to be a mixture of premium as well as 'free' content, but I have faith in VM to give us a good overall deal.

RichardCoulter 24-01-2014 00:04
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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35665376)
Whilst it is TIVO only there will be a time I would of thought that the older boxes will be phased out a bit like sky analogue to sky digital.

The money virgin they currently pay to provide OD (saved to internally host and negotiate deals, wages, infrastructure etc) they could use to pay a wholesale price and just use netflix offering.

Whilst not going to happen anytime soon the above I feel that the OD will diminish more rather than increase but happy to be challenged on that
With their buying power, perhaps VM may decide it cheaper and easier to eventually scrap VOD like TV Choice and offer us Netflix and Lovefilm etc at no extra cost??

Obviously, they would have to get more customers onto TiVo before they could consider this.

Media Boy UK 24-01-2014 01:07
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Have I miss anything on here?

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Discovery own 51% of Eurosport.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-0...eurosport.html

theone2k10 24-01-2014 01:12
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Wuaki (whatever that is) has been mentioned to me to launch on VM this year.

Media Boy UK 24-01-2014 01:18
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35665495)
Wuaki (whatever that is) has been mentioned to me to launch on VM this year.
Bing says it something to do with Video on Demand.

Also found this: https://uk.wuaki.tv/?wktv_code=24

Chad 24-01-2014 01:28
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35665496)
Bing says it something to do with Video on Demand.

Also found this: https://uk.wuaki.tv/?wktv_code=24
Just what we need, another TV and movie on demand service :erm:

Netflix, Lovefilm, Blinkbox, NOW TV etc.... Great for choice but I'm sure in the long term only one will survive. My money is on Netflix to out muscle the rest.

passingbat 24-01-2014 09:01
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35665495)
Wuaki (whatever that is) has been mentioned to me to launch on VM this year.

It's play.com's answer to Netflix/Lovefilm.


There is an extra part to it though in that you they also have PPV alongside the subscription service.

When they launched, they had an introductary price of £3/pm for as long as you subscribed. But for my taste (mainly TV shows) the subscription titles weren't that good and hardly anything was added. I have no interest in PPV. Video quality was SD and often froze and audio was stereo. I gave it two mobths to see if it improoved and as it didn't, I quit the service.

nodrogd 24-01-2014 11:09
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Anyone got their eye in the stream count today. Something changed last night, as my box started on a different channel to the one I left it on last night, which is usually a sign that something's been added/removed.

1andrew1 24-01-2014 11:47
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35665497)
Just what we need, another TV and movie on demand service :erm:

Netflix, Lovefilm, Blinkbox, NOW TV etc.... Great for choice but I'm sure in the long term only one will survive. My money is on Netflix to out muscle the rest.
To me, that's a bit like saying we only need one entertainment channel and Sky 1 will muscle out the rest! At the moment there are two distinct types of service: all-you-can-eat mainly older content (Netflix, Now TV) and pay-per-view (Virgin Movies, BlinkBox).

There's so much more variation possible in content and so much content not yet available online that I can only see more of these services coming. Cineworld could incorporate a service into its monthly all-you-can-see film pass, there could be a Bollywood-only Netflix and an arthouse-only Now TV.

denphone 24-01-2014 12:28
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35665497)
Just what we need, another TV and movie on demand service :erm:

Netflix, Lovefilm, Blinkbox, NOW TV etc.... Great for choice but I'm sure in the long term only one will survive. My money is on Netflix to out muscle the rest.
Personally l think there is space in the market for quite a few Chad to survive and prosper.

theone2k10 24-01-2014 12:44
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35665497)
Just what we need, another TV and movie on demand service :erm:

Netflix, Lovefilm, Blinkbox, NOW TV etc.... Great for choice but I'm sure in the long term only one will survive. My money is on Netflix to out muscle the rest.
I think this is the way tv is heading tbh i wouldn't be surprised if say 15 years time we have no live channels at all and everything is on demand.

denphone 24-01-2014 12:48
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35665566)
I think this is the way tv is heading tbh i wouldn't be surprised if say 15 years time we have no live channels at all and everything is on demand.
Live channels will never disappear in my humble opinion.

Anypermitedroute 24-01-2014 12:49
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35665566)
I think this is the way tv is heading tbh i wouldn't be surprised if say 15 years time we have no live channels at all and everything is on demand.
How many live channel contents are actually "live", look at ITV schedule for e.g

these are the following "live shows"

6am daybreak
8.30 Lorraine
10.30 This Morning
13.30 News
6pm News
10pm news

7 hours out of 24 are live of which alot of it is News!, i think we are already there :)

Media Boy UK 24-01-2014 13:26
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Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 35665531)
Anyone got their eye in the stream count today. Something changed last night, as my box started on a different channel to the one I left it on last night, which is usually a sign that something's been added/removed.
Best Direct was removed last night from Channel 742.

OLD BOY 24-01-2014 13:32
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35665568)
Live channels will never disappear in my humble opinion.
But there's a difference between 'live' channels and 'linear' channels.

I think that it is only a matter of time before there is a sea change in viewer habits and video on demand becomes the choice of viewing for the majority over TV channels.

I think that VM need to look carefully at their on demand content and enhance it substantially to make it attractive, and the news that they are going to be concentrating on this means of providing content this year is welcome.

I cannot see the majority of the population continuing to waste their time watching all the tripe that interrupts TV programmes and that is inserted in between them, and to have their evening's viewing determined by the programme controllers.

In the longer term, I am convinced that we will have fewer linear channels and eventually these may even be reduced to the extent that only genuinely 'live' programmes, such as sport and news, are broadcast in this way.

Incidentally, even live programmes can be put on demand so you can view them as they happen, in the same way as you can with stuff that is recording on your Tivo. So you don't really need 'live' TV channels at all.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35665582)
Best Direct was removed last night from Channel 742.
Shan't miss it :zzz:

kop32 24-01-2014 13:39
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35665485)
Have I miss anything on here?

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Discovery own 51% of Eurosport.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-0...eurosport.html
ed??.....:D

OLD BOY 24-01-2014 13:47
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Originally Posted by kop32 (Post 35665591)
ed??.....:D
And what 'anything' refers to? Are we close, Media Boy?

Media Boy UK 24-01-2014 13:52
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35665594)
And what 'anything' refers to? Are we close, Media Boy?
Was offline for a wee bit (Not well) so was only asking did I miss anything.

OLD BOY 24-01-2014 14:02
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35665596)
Was offline for a wee bit (Not well) so was only asking did I miss anything.
Ah, that explains it. Nothing to make a note of, just discussion over on demand and linear channels.

Have you got any news about February channel launches you'd like to share with us? ;)

Chad 24-01-2014 14:03
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35665538)
To me, that's a bit like saying we only need one entertainment channel and Sky 1 will muscle out the rest! At the moment there are two distinct types of service: all-you-can-eat mainly older content (Netflix, Now TV) and pay-per-view (Virgin Movies, BlinkBox).
I feel as soon as one of these providers are available world wide the game is up. Netflix are charging ahead in this respect. The bigger they grow the more content they can secure. I think long term Netflix will be able to outbid other streaming services for exclusive content. It won't be long until Netflix are looking to do deals for content on a global scale rather than territory to territory.

Just how I see it.

Media Boy UK 24-01-2014 14:20
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35665604)
Have you got any news about February channel launches you'd like to share with us? ;)
All the info I seen is online right now.

---------- Post added at 13:20 ---------- Previous post was at 13:09 ----------

Media Boy Views: Idea lineup for Channel 5 channels from February 4th on Virgin Media.

With Channel 5 set to axe 5* +1 next month for Channel 5 +24 to launch WHY cant Virgin do the following with Channel 5?

151. Channel 5 +1 (Moved from Channel 155)
152. Channel 5 +24
153. 5* (Moved from Channel 151)
154. 5USA (Moved from Channel 153)
155. 5USA +1 (Moved from Channel 154)

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

OLD BOY 24-01-2014 14:30
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35665607)
I feel as soon as one of these providers are available world wide the game is up. Netflix are charging ahead in this respect. The bigger they grow the more content they can secure. I think long term Netflix will be able to outbid other streaming services for exclusive content. It won't be long until Netflix are looking to do deals for content on a global scale rather than territory to territory.

Just how I see it.
They may well go global, Chad, I agree with that, but there is a limit and the competition laws will have to come in somewhere.

passingbat 24-01-2014 15:10
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35665586)
But there's a difference between 'live' channels and 'linear' channels.

I think that it is only a matter of time before there is a sea change in viewer habits and video on demand becomes the choice of viewing for the majority over TV channels.

I think you're right there OB. Apparently that is the choice of young people right now. And the 'not so young' (well at least me) are joining them.

The vast majority of my viewing, for quite some time now, has come from streamed content. So much so that, although I haven't done it yet, I'm pretty sure I'm going to cancel the TV side of VM. I was planning on getting a Freeview PVR but have put that on hold whilst I experiment to see what it's like sourcing all the Freeview shows that I watch from the UK broadcasters catchup services. So far that is proving successful. The only negative side is having to put up with non HD versions from the other broadcasters apart from the BBC. So it may be that very soon, everything I watch is streamed.

And I do pay to access the non Freeview content; It's just that I would prefer to pay for what I want to watch rather than partly fund BT sport.

muppetman11 24-01-2014 17:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35665607)
I feel as soon as one of these providers are available world wide the game is up. Netflix are charging ahead in this respect. The bigger they grow the more content they can secure. I think long term Netflix will be able to outbid other streaming services for exclusive content. It won't be long until Netflix are looking to do deals for content on a global scale rather than territory to territory.

Just how I see it.
The tradional terrestrial and pay TV platforms will always get the content first purely because they have a far greater reach especially with the likes of US TV imports , look at shows like Revenge (E4) , Hostages (channel 4) there available to anyone with a TV licence which is far greater than Netflix's 2 million UK subscribers , even the shows picked up by the likes of Sky One , Fox etc have a far greater reach as they are available on the majority of UK pay TV platforms.

This is the reason why most of the content on the streaming services is generally older , the exception being there originally created content.

passingbat 24-01-2014 19:35
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35665665)
The tradional terrestrial and pay TV platforms will always get the content first purely because they have a far greater reach especially with the likes of US TV imports , look at shows like Revenge (E4) , Hostages (channel 4) there available to anyone with a TV licence which is far greater than Netflix's 2 million UK subscribers , even the shows picked up by the likes of Sky One , Fox etc have a far greater reach as they are available on the majority of UK pay TV platforms.

This is the reason why most of the content on the streaming services is generally older , the exception being there originally created content.
I found this interesting:

Quote:
It’s also worth noting that given Netflix’s and LOVEFiLM’s desire to pursue more exclusive content for the UK, it’s only a matter of time before both start acquiring first run content out of the screenings (especially given that both had reps at last year’s screenings for the very first time).
http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/01/2013...itions-report/ (last paragraph)

Netflix Netherlands seem to have recently acquired the rights to Nashville. Not only have they put season One up but are adding episodes of the current season, Two, the day after the episode airs in the US. I seem to recall the UK Netflix did the same thing with another US series.

Kabaal 24-01-2014 19:39
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Yeah passingbat the UK one did it with the AMC shows Breaking Bad and The Killing. They're doing it with the Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul later this year too.

passingbat 24-01-2014 20:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35665607)
It won't be long until Netflix are looking to do deals for content on a global scale rather than territory to territory.
They want to do that now; The only thing that prevents them from doing it for any specific title is that the streaming rights already belong to a broadcaster, or they have to wait until the broadcaster holding the first run rights has actually aired the show.

OLD BOY 27-01-2014 14:32
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Sky's half year results are to be announced on Thursday. It will be interesting to see if anything is said that affects channels coming to VM. They may say something about the launch of Sky Bravo and maybe something even more exciting....:)

denphone 27-01-2014 14:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35666368)
Sky's half year results are to be announced on Thursday. It will be interesting to see if anything is said that affects channels coming to VM. They may say something about the launch of Sky Bravo and maybe something even more exciting....:)
Is this the deep breath before the plunge.;)

OLD BOY 27-01-2014 14:47
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35666372)
Is this the deep breath before the plunge.;)
Just breathing in now....

Gunslinger 27-01-2014 14:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35666368)
Sky's half year results are to be announced on Thursday. It will be interesting to see if anything is said that affects channels coming to VM. They may say something about the launch of Sky Bravo and maybe something even more exciting....:)
You mean like the launch of their YouTube channel?

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...y-free-youtube

theone2k10 27-01-2014 15:46
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Dog TV is rumoured to launch on both VM and Sky within 3rd quarter of this year.
I'm serious a channel for dogs.

Media Boy UK 27-01-2014 15:51
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35666390)
Dog TV is rumoured to launch on both VM and Sky within 3rd quarter of this year.
I'm serious a channel for dogs.
An Dog insider has told me that an broadcaster runs an dog channel in Israel and the USA.

USA: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle...in-the-US.html

Israel: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21719731

theone2k10 27-01-2014 15:57
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35666392)
An Dog insider has told me that an broadcaster runs an dog channel in Israel and the USA.

USA: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle...in-the-US.html

Israel: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21719731

You will be Woofing mad to watch it if you got an Cat.
Barking mad it is.


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