Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35534343)

Looking at cable offerings on the content I'm beginning to think that it's Liberty Global's other operations which stand to benefit from the additional bargaining power of Virgin's 5 million subscribers, rather than the other way around.

Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35534349)

Their German operation carries Sky channels. In fact if you look at their website the Sky brand is plastered all over it. The Irish Upc website actually shows which Sky channels they carry in a separate category. I think it's fair to say they recognise the value of Sky channels.

Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35534363)

I was with Sky at the time, paying full whack to watch Lost, whilst my friend complained to Virgin (or whatever they were called then), and got Sky Sports for free as compensation - a discount he still enjoys! If you know how to negotiate you shouldn't fear losing the Sky channels - it's an opportunity!

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35534319)

No idea but when they do we may get some of the following channels:



But I think the next pack of channels launching will be CSC Media Group with the following channels launching:

-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix!
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Pop Girl +1
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1
-True Movies 2

All I know is the ESPN deal is up in July.

Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35534385)

Seriously that's what we have to look forward to,got to be a joke :(

Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35534385)

Seriously that's what we have to look forward to,got to be a joke :(

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35534401)

Only want Scuzz from the list. Need some proper metal on here or it is still going to be internet radio :)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35534392)

Come on Howard l think you know there's better to come in due time.

Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35534363)

I was with Sky at the time, paying full whack to watch Lost, whilst my friend complained to Virgin (or whatever they were called then), and got Sky Sports for free as compensation - a discount he still enjoys! If you know how to negotiate you shouldn't fear losing the Sky channels - it's an opportunity!

Originally Posted by mhatter67 (Post 35534344)

I wonder why Boxnation was happy to be on extra add on channel and Premier Sports wanted to be on XL pack, I suppose XL would have given them a much bigger income?

I suppose we will not get this channel in the foreseeable future?

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I worry that we might lose SKY channels again at renewal time as the owner of Liberty Global dislikes News Corp:(

Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35534479)

Was' nt a nine year deal to carry Sky's non premium channels signed as part of the deal to sell VM TV channels to sky a few years ago. So I cannot see them going anywhere soon.