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I think it was for the niche reason VM wanted to plug it a bit more.

As more people buy newer TVs, 3D seems to be coming as a standard part of it.

The 3D content I watch at home is mainly the animated feature films with the kids. But I would definitely watch more 3D content if it was available, but I know it's not the same for everyone.

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Resolution changes will definitely be easier to implement. I hear VM are working with Tivo on the next gen boxes with 4k in mind.

3D glasses seem to be the barrier, plus only the animated films seem to get it right at the moment.

My colleague from the Netherlands says there are 3D channels in Europe as well as they have access to Sky 3D too

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Would love sky 3D channel to come virgin.but its a part time channel so don't see why sky keep it exclusive.

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It is a shame, when I was with Sky, I did watch it quite a bit.

I'm sure there are lots of VM customers with Sports and/or Movies subs that would like to watch things in 3D as well as the other content that's on there.

The 3D on-demand that Virgin has is limited, but the quality is good.

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didnt the CEO or someone in VM state they weren't convinced on the merits of 3D and didnt think it had a long term future? Maybe it wasnt a case of sky trying to keep the channel exclusive but a case of VM not interested in going after it?

im sure there is an interview out there?? or am i going crazy?

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This was from July 2013, so may not be relevant since the new take over

When we questioned Virgin Media as to why it is pushing 3D TV after the BBC said just last week that its service will cease at the end of the year because so far uptake has been minimal, the UK ISP said that although 3D "is not setting the world on fire" it still sees it as a valuable add-on to its service.

"The 3D market continues to develop and mature and, with one million 3D shows watched on demand since we launched in 2010, our customers have enjoyed getting a taste of the 3D experience from the comfort of their own sofas," a Virgin Media spokesperson told The INQUIRER.

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Good research guys! :)

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When did Disney Channel started showing ads?

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I agree about 3d tv not really taking off and I have no interest in it so not personally bothered whether virgin get sky 3d or not.

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I thought they always have done. Not that we watch it much in my house.

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Even Eurosport no longer broadcast their 3D Channel.

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I think it is important that VM embraces new technology to ensure that it remains a serious player in the market. Otherwise, Sky will continue to be regarded as the market leader and hoover up the much needed income from new subscribers.

I don't care if we don't get Sky 3D, but I would want to see a comparable selection of programmes on demand on Virgin.

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Not before Disney Channel joined the XL Package and become an Kids Channel.

I did watch Boy meets World, Teen Angel and The Wonder Years on it years ago.

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Is it the 3D glasses that are the problem?
I'm a wearer of glasses so the 3D ones don't bother me. I have used the 3D glasses over my normal glasses and used them when I have my contact lenses in and haven't had any issues.

I don't use my 3D enough on my tv, but it's down to content more than anything.

If I had a choice, I would def take the HD channels (Nat Geo, Universal etc) over the 3D one ;)

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It seems odd that VM are launching this service, yet, unlike Sky and Freesat, don't have the the BFBS radio station.

It's a pity about the rights issues preventing non military personnel from watching BFBS, they show Game Of Thrones on BFBS Extra.

Thought HBO was exclusive to Sky :confused:

I wonder if any UK based military people would be allowed to watch this channel :D

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Shows how little I`m interested in it I didn`t know Eurosport ever had a 3D channel!

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Is it rude to ask why you wanted to know?
Maybe Disney need more money from advertising to fund the new Star Wars film :D

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Just asking.

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They seem to have pushed out 3D even before HD has become fully established. We still don't have HD channels as the norm yet.

But like OLD BOY says, it's important for Virgin to keep exploring with new tech and new content.

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Tennis was shown on it for two weeks for two years.

Channel was only on Virgin Media on Channel 523.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...osport-3d.html

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Ah ok...was just a random question lol, thought they may have been a hidden meaning in there ;)

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There was. But it's subject to a DNP order. :rolleyes::D

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hahaha....I didn't think of that :D

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I did see rumours on Cable Forum that all the Disney HD Channels may launch in June on Virgin Media.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35698124-post530.html

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that's would be good and hope the missing skysports HD channels launch june too

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Well June comes before August.;)

They will launch sometime in June or July.

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With the new sky deal launch soon and if the Disney HD channels rumors come true then by the end of the year there won't be much different with sky. Only channels I need are natgeo HD history HD sky 3D. Not fussed with sky Atlanic.

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If they could get Natgeo HD, History HD (for Vikings :)) that's a good start.
Maybe Universal HD too.

Sky 3D and Atlantic may be too far out of reach for VM...damn you Sky :mad::D

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Here is the latest list of channels that may launch on Virgin Media in 2014.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...y-come-to.html

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what channels would you like to see media boy

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MB, is there any news on the +1 channels rolling out in HD too?

or would they have to have a +1 SD and a +1 HD...would be pointless wouldn't it?

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last year I did see rumour that Channel 4 was set to launch an Channel4 +1 HD Channel - but nothing has happen so far.

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For me I am happy with all the channels that broadcast on Virgin Media right now.

For my dad I wish to see Sony Movies, Movies 4 Men and More>Movies launch on Virgin Media - as he watch Movies 4 Men and More>Movies on Freeview all the time.

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I guess until HD has become the "norm" for everyone, things will stay as they are.

I can't imagine there are many people who have VM that don't have access to a HDTV.

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would be nice to have +1 HD but might too expense

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I'm not sure to be honest. It could also be a bandwidth issue.

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Some quick research shows that this channel is encrypted using Irdeto and Cryptoworks, both of which appear to have been hacked.

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Sky Sports News Ireland HD launch on UPC Ireland.

From Digital Spy:

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Rumour: Virgin Media to launch SIX new HD Channels this summer???

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...h-six-new.html

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Oh goodie goodie.:hyper::hyper:

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:D :beer: :welcome: :cleader: :cleader:

Disney HD
CI HD
Nat Geo Wild HD
History HD

be glad :D

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All the channel I want in HD, but sky 3d. very happy if it come true

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Hopefully, VM are being proactive in finding a work around.

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Maybe old boy, most of us thought we would never get sport and news channels in HD from sky (the missing ones) and virgin did a deal to get them so I am more optimistic (and if some of the rumors come true there won't be much different with sky.

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UPDATE:

Forces TV has confirmed on Facebook that they will launch on June 10th.

https://www.facebook.com/ForcesTV

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That's excellent news if true. I'd dearly love that to be closely followed by a clear up of the epg. I know that's not always within Virgin's control, but I'd like to think they're considering it in the negotiations that they must be having with the channel owners.

Edit - was referring to the 6 new hd channels, not Forces TV.

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My sources are torn on this 2 think it's going to be in the M pack and 1 thinks M+ pack, i'm going for M+.

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Thanks for info.

Still looking for info on Channel number.

Media Boy HQ is thinking Channel 244 or 626.

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June 10th is a Tuesday so maybe more then one channel could launch fingers crossed

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As far as I know no other channels is set to launch on June 10th.

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AFAIK, apart from having to prominantly place the five PSB channels, VM can set the EPG up however they like. Unlike Sky, who are required to ensure that slots are allocated on a 'Fair, reasonable and non discriminatory' basis.

Hmm, I'm not sure either, I never thought to ask!

I'd have thought that, as an organisation not driven by profits, that aims to put the ability for families etc to keep in touch/keep up to date with military operations first and the fact that it will be FTA on satellite makes me think it will be in M.

There again, apart from any FTA cable channels, aren't all the channels in M aligned with Freeview? So maybe M+ then.

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May List update - May 21st update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV and SmallWorld networks.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA OR SMALLWORLD SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media or Smallworld News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media or Smallworld ===
???. ??th. (Put channel here) is having an freeview to all (Put package info here) ?? package on Virgin Channel ??? right now until 6am on (Put end date here).

=== May ===
No News...

=== Summer ===
-Sky Sports 3 HD will launch on Virgin Channel (TBC).
-Sky Sports 4 HD will launch on Virgin Channel (TBC)
-Sky Sports F1 HD will launch on Virgin Channel (TBC).
-Virgin insider has confirm that Virgin Media will move some Sports Channels to new channel numbers.

=== June ===
2nd. STV to launch STV Glasgow on Virgin Channel 159 (STV West areas only.)
2nd. Smallworld Cable has confirmed that they will do 'scheduled maintenance' on June 2nd. Work has been scheduled for today between 11:30pm and 6:00am the next day. (Only in Dreghorn, Carlisle, Irvine, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Morecambe and Troon areas.)
10th. Forces TV will launch today on Virgin Channel TBC and Smallworld Channel TBC.

=== July ===
23rd. The BBC to broadcast BBC Three from 9am to 4am for Commonwealth Games from today on Virgin Channel 106 and Smallworld Channel 905.
23rd. The BBC to broadcast BBC Three HD from 9am to 4am for Commonwealth Games from today on Virgin Channel 163 and Smallworld Channel 118.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 2 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 3 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 4 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 5 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 6 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 7 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an Red Button HD stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.

=== August ===
3rd. The BBC to cut hours of BBC Three back to 7pm from today on Virgin Channel 106 and Smallworld Channel 905.
3rd. The BBC to cut hours of BBC Three HD back to 7pm from today on Virgin Channel 163 and Smallworld Channel 118.
3rd. The BBC to close all extra Red Button streams for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channels TBC today.
3rd. The BBC to close an Red Button HD stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC today.

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
ITV to launch ITVBe on Virgin Media and Smallworld.

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Bristol hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch in Summer 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Notts TV has confirmed that they are in talks with Virgin Media
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV Channels may also launch on Smallworld in some areas.

=== Unknown dates ===
-[COLOR=green]Virgin Media has confirmed that both Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD will launch soon on Virgin Media.
-Media Boy HQ has seen info that says an TV Channel is set to be close by it owner on Virgin Media.
-Rumours has reappeared that Sky to close Sky Livingit and Sky Livingit +1.
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.
-Virgin Media may renumber all of the Smallworld channel numbers.

=== May launch in 2014? ===
Last Updated May 13th 2014.

Here is a list of channels that may launch in 2014 on Virgin Media.

The following is base on Information I have been given over the past two weeks by my sources (All info was right on April 22nd):

Note: Some Channels names was given out by other posters.

Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting):
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

Own by All Around the World Productions:
-Clubland TV

Own by British Sky Broadcasting:
-Pick +1*
-Sky1 +1 (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).*
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*
-Sky Sports F1 HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*
-Sky Sports 3 HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*
-Sky Sports 4 HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*

Own by CSC Media Group:
-Bliss
-Chart Show TV
-Scuzz

Own by Disney-ABC Television Group:
-Disney Channel HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).**
-Disney Junior HD**
-Disney XD HD**

Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc):
-ITVBe (Been confirmed by ITV)

Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels [21st Century Fox]):
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

Own by Sony Pictures Television:
-More>Movies
-Movies 4 Men (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Sony Movie Channel

Own by Universal Networks International:
-Universal Channel HD (Info from theone2k10)

Own by Viacom International Media Networks (Europe):
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now).

Other Broadcasters:
-Ginx HD
-Movie Max (For On Demand or TiVo)?
-Pulse (Told by sources it some 'Tech Channel')
-Local TV Channels:

-STV Glasgow (Launching June 2nd 2014), Made in Bristol and Made in Leeds (Both launching in Spring 2014) has been confirmed as coming to Virgin.
-With Bay TV Liverpool saying they will also appear on Virgin in 2014.

*My sources thinks that Sky Channels will be added in one go.
**My sources says Spring 2014 launch.

Before you ask:

Q: WHEN WILL THEY LAUNCH?
A: No launch dates was given bar Disney HD Channels my sources say Spring 2014. Rumour on the web say more Sky Channels may launch on Virgin Media say Summer 2014.

Q: WHY HAVE YOU PUT 'MAY' LAUNCH FOR?
A: The list I have posted today is just list of channels that may launch in 2014. Until I get info on the following:

-An launch date.
-Channel number and package news.

Q: WHAT IS 'PULSE'?
A: Media Boy HQ do not have any more info on Pulse at time of posting. My sources has only confirmed that it will be an TV Channel not Pulse Radio.

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

=== Channels ONLY in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on April 9th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*

Documentaries:
-History HD**
-Nat Geo Wild HD**
-CI HD**

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Fashion TV**

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic***
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD**

Specialist:
-EWTN**

Radio:
-UCB Ireland**

*Only in Smallworld areas.
**Only in UPC Ireland areas.
***Only in both Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas.

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

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
Follow Smallworld Fibre on ''twitter'' here - https://twitter.com/smallworldfibre
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated May 13th 2014.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN SMALLWORLD AREAS' AND 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

Q: WILL WE NEED TO WAIT UNTIL AUGUST TO GET MORE SKY SPORTS HD CHANNELS ON VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Well both Sky Sports 1 HD and Sky Sports 2 HD did launch on August 2nd 2010.

Q: WHERE WILL THEY BROADCAST?
A: As of May 12th no confirmed news. See my blog for my views: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...ike-major.html

Q: WHEN WILL SKY SPORTS HD AND SKY NEWS HD LAUNCH?
A: Again no confirmed news but base on past Sky Basic HD channel launches we may not get them until April 2015.[/QUOTE]

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''MTV CLASSIC'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: MTV CLASSIC and Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on May 21st 2014.

Next update: June 2nd - unless:

A) If Virgin Media are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV or Smallworld areas.
B) If Virgin Media are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin TV or Smallworld areas.
C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV or Smallworld areas.

Why update today for? Adding info on Forces TV launch on June 10th on Virgin Media.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

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

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Since we've mentioned 3D... Wish 3D content was listed separately from the HD content in the on-demand sections.'

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Is it not. Last time I accessed it 3D used to be in a seperate section.

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3D content is only listed separately in the Virgin Movies section.

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Morning All,

After the 4K and 3D discussions, I stumbled upon this article.
Keep your money in your pockets at the moment, 4K doesnt look like its about to take off soon.

http://www.techradar.com/news/televi...c=rss&attr=all

"it would seem that Britain's TV companies are very reluctant to embrace Ultra HD as a format."

"Geffen goes further, suggesting that it's now Sky taking the broadcast technology high road. "The investment that they have put into 3D and subsequently 4K, is enormous. Sky is now doing what the BBC once did some time ago."


"All the broadcasters are keeping their plans close to their chest," he admits. "I'm sure though at some point 4K will come to Sky, because they're all about customer desire. However at the moment Netflix and other internet delivered outlets are beating everyone else to it."

This is i'm guessing means 4K is a long way from VM's mind

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Forgot to mention that Forces TV will also show sport.

Negotiations between Turner and VM to get their new channel, TruTV, onto the platform are said to be going VERY well :)

TruTV was formerly called Court TV in America.

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I certainly wouldn't be investing in 4K kit just yet.
http://recombu.com/digital/news/sky-...ns_M13188.html

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Is Media Boy HQ your house?

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Be good to get History in HD finally, shame they hardly show any history stuff anymore :-(

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Thanks for update.

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MB has a huge palace in regions unknown :p:

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I'm not even sure I'd bother investing in new equipment myself, the difference isn't as much as it was between SD (which can be terrible) and HD.

Sky will push it obviously, and then launch all their HD channels in 4K and keep them as exclusives and the process starts again.

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It's a brave move from Sky if they do because we haven't completely moved away from SD yet. If all channels were in HD and it was fully established, I would say go for it. Just can't see 4K really picking up for a few more years, but by then the next thing would have come along.

Where would this leave VM? Do they plan for 4K or do they try to think ahead with what's after. It's a tough one.

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Movies in 4k would be a real stumbling block, many studios are loathe to let home owners own almost master quality copies of their property, it's the reason no real physical delivery format is available.
Another reason 4k might not launch in uk is 8k is on the horizon...

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Notts TV on Virgin Media update.

Notts TV has confirmed that they are still in talks with both Sky and Virgin Media.

https://twitter.com/Notts_TV/status/468769298966925313

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Holland VS Wales game on June 4th will be shown on S4C.

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No problem :)

http://recombu.com/digital/news/free...tv_M13164.html

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any mor news on what Viacom are doing with the channel 5 channels(5usa and plus 1 5* and 5*+1)?
and any more news on what channels virgin are moving in there epg?

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No Viacom / Channel 5 news has been confirmed yet - I think Viacom still need go ahead to take over Channel 5.

Here is my own view on what may happen to Channel 5: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...m-do-with.html

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If VM and Sky were to offer the same channels, this wouldn't damage Sky at all. They would be opening their channels to a wider audience meaning they could earn more revenue.

People are a lot more money conscious now. If customers are moving between Sky and VM every 18months to make use of the half price deals, it makes sense for both companies to offer the same. Sky will earn money from their own customers and from VM for taking more channels off them.

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All so this would hurt BT chances of making inroads into both companies market share

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Exactly Blue...Sky wants BT to fail. VM being the middle man can only benefit from both of them.

Sky might as well hand VM the channels now lol :D

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does any one know if virgin will use 3g/4g with there tv anywhere app ever.some of you in the know might know something.

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I don't know why they don't allow it, I tether from a 3g/4g device and it works fine.

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Sounds like the broadcasters are still working in the dark ages

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35696273-post397.html

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thanks for information

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Its not that simple ,

Sky makes around £6 billion in revenue annually from Sky Retail subscriptions as opposed to £396 million on wholesale subscriptions and £440 million in ad revenue. The retail subscriptions are far greater than both wholesale and advertising combined.
Sky Go allows streaming over 3G/4G

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have sky a exclusive deal for 3g/4g streamming

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Base on information I have seen Virgin Media will move some channels by August.

With Smallworld areas following by 2015.

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Wonder how many they will move

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I sent a tweet to Notts TV to ask for the latest on them launching on Virgin Media and they replied that they will be on channel 159.

They launch on Tuesday 27th May

http://www.nottstv.com/

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I need to do some work on what local TV Channels will/may launch on Virgin Media and Smallworld.

The latest I have on Notts TV is - still in talks with Virgin Media.

TT can you post link to that tweet?

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I don't think Sky would agree with that! Their precious USP (Sky Atlantic) has been the dominant force in their thinking since the VM channels were sold to them!

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https://twitter.com/Notts_TV/status/469555064647200768
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any news for next week very quiet on the forum today

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We all need 50p for the meter to get the Internet back up and running :D

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One of my sources seems to think a tv anytime app is coming soon to xboxone/360, ps3/4 and wiiu.

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No time soon it seems
http://recombu.com/digital/news/virg...te_M13182.html

Shame because an app for the ps4 would be well handy for me.

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Sounds interesting one2k10 but do wise virgin would enable 3g/4g use so really would be tv anywhere

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It certainly appears to be quiet here in the last couple of days. Is it down to the sheer excitement of the potential of a heap of new channels coming between now and the end of 2014?

MB, do you know anything about discussions between VM and YourTV Manchester(Local TV), as I am from Manchester.

http://yourtvmanchester.co.uk/

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I'm sorry but is this a no-news thread?

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Patience will reap its own rewards as its all coming soon.:)

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Hopefully not though it may sometimes feel like that. :) Forces TV launch date has been advised and the launch dates for the three Sky Sports channels in HD are being discussed.

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I dont know if members realise this. New channels may be coming out. It depends on what VM want to have for its system.

For some unknown reason VM pick and choose what they want, and NOT for what the subscriber wants.

And what l can never understand is WHY we have so many Indian and Asian channels, and yet we can never get channels from Scotland, or Wales for that matter.

I would love to see ITV Encore, which is FREE CHANNEL.

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You will not get this channel Arthur due to ITV signing a exclusive 4 year contract with Sky.

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No chance of itv encore for the foreseeable future it's a sky exclusive as they have invested in the channel and regards new channels coming since the new owners took over i have noticed only new channels we seem to be getting involve paying extra for ie Netflix,sky sports channels and it's ones customers pay extra not vm :(

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Wasn't aware of a exclusive 4 year contract????? I seen it in local press as being 1 year exclusive !!!!

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I'm afraid I have to disagree with most of your conjecture. Firstly, VM obviously selects the channels that subscribers want or it wouldn't be in business. Everyone has unique needs so it won't satisfy everyone 100%.

What Scottish and Welsh channels do you feel you are missing? Presumably the Asian ones are there because VM feel they can make money out of them, which would be their basis for all channels (except maybe something like Forces TV which they may favour out of corporate social responsibility).

Regarding ITV Encore, this is exclusive to Sky so the likes of TalkTalk, BT and VM cannot have it for a certain period of time, reported by The Independent to be at least 18 months. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...e-9093204.html
I'm not really sure what you mean by "free channel" as you need a Sky subscription for it. ITV's own press release describes it as "The new pay channel..." See http://www.sky.com/shop/tv/itv-encore?DCMP=knc

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It says after a period Howard but how long that period is is anybody's guess.

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We have the Scottish and Welsh channels aka BBC ALBA and S4C, as for ITV encore no chance at the moment as it's a Sky exclusive plus do we really want anymore rubbish from ITV?

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Here is one of the links regarding ITV Encore.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...-Sky-deal.html

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The Independent said "It is understood ITV Encore will air exclusively on Sky for at least 18 months, as the pay-TV giant seeks exclusive content in its battle with resurgent BT." http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...e-9093204.html

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The partnership with Sky is for four years but ITV Encore will not be exclusive to Sky for that length of time. As you said, per the above article "It is understood that the channel will be exclusive to Sky for an initial period but could later be available on other platforms such as Virgin Media."

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So true personally want be watching on sky looks like its a sd channel owner at first,don't do sd bit of a step backwards for sky if you ask me

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@Arthur, if Virgin took all the channels that subscribers wanted and put the prices up to pay for the content you would be moaning about the cost. So yes, they pick and choose what channels to take.