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RichardCoulter 09-06-2016 19:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Helix (Post 35841991)
They are announcing a new Now TV box on the 29th June. It is meant to be 4K and based on the Roku 4. They have said it will offer more channels including those on Freeview, but its unclear if it will have a tuner or if it will use IPTV for those channels as well.
I wonder if this is why there are lots of offers around at the moment to get rid of the old stock??

passingbat 09-06-2016 19:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35842010)
Thanks MM, I may wait till the New Now TV box is released at the end of June, what i'm mostly concerned about is being able to catch up on the shows from Billions and Game of Thrones, I wont be going ahead with it if I can't watch these shows from the first episode of Billions and the first episode of Game of Thrones Season six.
Billions is available until August. GOT season 6 ep 1-3 no longer available, ep 4 has five days left

Mad Max 09-06-2016 19:43
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I don't think I will be bothering with Now TV, I just looked in on their forum and lots of people are complaining that they cannot watch the beginning of some shows, for instance if you joined now to watch G.O.T season six, you'd miss the very first episode as it has expired, that's about as useful as a chocolate teapot!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35842047)
Billions is available until August. GOT season 6 ep 1-3 no longer available, ep 4 has five days left

So why is Billions available until August when it first aired in January, yet you cannot watch G.O.T newest series and it started in April?

passingbat 09-06-2016 19:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35842048)
if you joined now to watch G.O.T season six, you'd miss the very first episode as it has expired, that's about as useful as a chocolate teapot!
Agreed, considering the amount of money Sky paid HBO, they should have the rights to ALL back episodes and season. Services like HBO Nordic have all episodes.

But because Sky have the rights until 2020, the chances of a similar service are zero for the UK.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35842048)


So why is Billions available until August when it first aired in January, yet you cannot watch G.O.T newest series and it started in April?
Sky didn't start to air Billions until a few weeks ago. Also, I think Billions is a Showtime show, not HBO; the deal with Showtime is probably different

Mad Max 09-06-2016 19:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35842052)
Agreed, considering the amount of money Sky paid HBO, they should have the rights to ALL back episodes and season. Services like HBO Nordic have all episodes.

But because Sky have the rights until 2020, the chances of a similar service are zero for the UK.

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Sky didn't start to air Billions until a few weeks ago. Also, I think Billions is a Showtime show, not HBO; the deal with Showtime is probably different

Absolutely ridiculous that ppl have to go to all this trouble to try and watch some decent shows, all because the money grabbers cannot agree amongst themselves to do a deal, and make the content available for those who wish to view it without forcing them to join Sky, really makes me mad!

Bananaman_007 09-06-2016 21:35
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Does anybody have any updates on Tru TV? It was reported here that it was testing off the EPG, how long do these tests take? I would like to be able to record America's Got Talent when it starts on the 16th

1andrew1 09-06-2016 22:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35842056)
Absolutely ridiculous that ppl have to go to all this trouble to try and watch some decent shows, all because the money grabbers cannot agree amongst themselves to do a deal, and make the content available for those who wish to view it without forcing them to join Sky, really makes me mad!
The fragmentation is likely to continue. Winners are consumers who want niche channels, losers are consumers who want lots of content from many different providers.

Media Boy UK 09-06-2016 22:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bananaman_007 (Post 35842071)
Does anybody have any updates on Tru TV? It was reported here that it was testing off the EPG, how long do these tests take? I would like to be able to record America's Got Talent when it starts on the 16th
Still no confirmed launch date for Tru TV appearing on Virgin Media UK.

Arthurgray50@blu 09-06-2016 22:42
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I simply cannot understand why VM doesn't give customers a choice of channels. I know for a fact that there are more True channels, than we have.

I know that when VM took over the Cable network on the Isle Of Wight (I think it was IOW) The network had True channels, that wasn't on the VM network here

1andrew1 09-06-2016 22:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35842078)
I simply cannot understand why VM doesn't give customers a choice of channels. I know for a fact that there are more True channels, than we have.

I know that when VM took over the Cable network on the Isle Of Wight (I think it was IOW) The network had True channels, that wasn't on the VM network here
The only cable companies VM have taken over have been UPC in Ireland and Smallworld in NW England and Scotland. It's possible that Smallworld had the True channels but they had fewer channels than VM and did not have BT Sport. (I appreciate that UPC was owned by LGI which also owned VM but VM did assume management of UPC Ireland.)

Media Boy UK 09-06-2016 23:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35842078)
I simply cannot understand why VM doesn't give customers a choice of channels. I know for a fact that there are more True channels, than we have.

I know that when VM took over the Cable network on the Isle Of Wight (I think it was IOW) The network had True channels, that wasn't on the VM network here
It called "WightFibre".

Here more information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WightFibre
http://www.wightfibre.com/

Look like "WightFibre" has move to be like Sky Fibre and Talk Talk - re you need to BT Phone line as the channels listed on "WightFibre" very poor website only list Youview+.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35842081)
The only cable companies VM have taken over have been UPC in Ireland and Smallworld in NW England and Scotland. It's possible that Smallworld had the True channels but they had fewer channels than VM and did not have BT Sport. (I appreciate that UPC was owned by LGI which also owned VM but VM did assume management of UPC Ireland.)
True.

Media Boy Blog has got the full list of channels at was only on Smallworld Cable areas at time of closure in December 2014.

Virgin Media UK did remove following channels from Smallworld areas when they join them up with Virgin Media UK.:

•Sky1 +1
•Pick TV +1
•MTV +1
•Travel Channel +1
•Food Network +1
•Ideal Extra
•Movies4Men
•CCTV News

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http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...asting-on.html

denphone 10-06-2016 05:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35842076)
Still no confirmed launch date for Tru TV appearing on Virgin Media UK.
2020 l hear MB.;)

OLD BOY 10-06-2016 07:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35842056)
Absolutely ridiculous that ppl have to go to all this trouble to try and watch some decent shows, all because the money grabbers cannot agree amongst themselves to do a deal, and make the content available for those who wish to view it without forcing them to join Sky, really makes me mad!
I don't think it's to do with the contracts, Max, which provide exclusive rights to Sky. The missing episodes will be back.

Sky seem to take off programmes on the on demand section when there is a planned transmission due on their linear broadcast channels. They return to on demand afterwards. The good thing about it, though, is that they at least tell you when the on demand stuff will be pulled, so you can plan your viewing. If you miss the date, the series tends to return when the series ends on the main channel.

Game of Thrones seems to do a lot of coming and going because they keep repeating the various series on Sky Atlantic.

Annoying though this is, don't let it put you off the Now TV service. I thought the same as you before we had it and now I wouldn't be without it! Brilliant choice of dramas on there and all for £5.99 with the Entertainment Pass.

1andrew1 10-06-2016 10:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35842109)
I don't think it's to do with the contracts, Max, which provide exclusive rights to Sky. The missing episodes will be back.

Sky seem to take off programmes on the on demand section when there is a planned transmission due on their linear broadcast channels. They return to on demand afterwards. The good thing about it, though, is that they at least tell you when the on demand stuff will be pulled, so you can plan your viewing. If you miss the date, the series tends to return when the series ends on the main channel.

Game of Thrones seems to do a lot of coming and going because they keep repeating the various series on Sky Atlantic.

Annoying though this is, don't let it put you off the Now TV service. I thought the same as you before we had it and now I wouldn't be without it! Brilliant choice of dramas on there and all for £5.99 with the Entertainment Pass.
Agreed, Max give it a try - you'll only lose £25 max for six months and I'm sure GoT will all be back there at some stage. Or there's a 14-day free trial.
Just for the record Old Boy, the RRP of the Entertainment Pack is now £6.99pm not £5.99pm. But as others have posted, you can get deals cheaper than this.

Frazz 10-06-2016 12:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35841926)
Interesting but I think that's to retain you as a customer and better to replace it before it stops working through old age. Still six months or more before the new Tivo is launched and no indications that the existing Tivo will be discontinued then.
Have got 2 other tivo and 200MB broadband so I'd think they know I'll probably stick with them

Joedm45 10-06-2016 18:29
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For anyone interested in Now TV, I use this website http://www.artesea.co.uk/nowtv/ to keep track of the boxsets as and when they get put on.

Mad Max, If you have a means of displaying it on your TV for free, ie connect a computer to your TV then give the 14 day free trial a go, nothing to lose.

I like the service and the PQ is acceptable at 720p, sometimes you are against the clock to watch shows so you need to take that into account.

I agree it is a pain that some shows are only on a 30 day catch up service but I guess if you want a comprehensive boxset service then a Sky sub is the only option. If Now TV was made too good then it would take business off Sky (even if it's the same company)

Mad Max 10-06-2016 20:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35842243)
For anyone interested in Now TV, I use this website http://www.artesea.co.uk/nowtv/ to keep track of the boxsets as and when they get put on.

Mad Max, If you have a means of displaying it on your TV for free, ie connect a computer to your TV then give the 14 day free trial a go, nothing to lose.

I like the service and the PQ is acceptable at 720p, sometimes you are against the clock to watch shows so you need to take that into account.

I agree it is a pain that some shows are only on a 30 day catch up service but I guess if you want a comprehensive boxset service then a Sky sub is the only option. If Now TV was made too good then it would take business off Sky (even if it's the same company)
Ok thanks for that, and thanks to everyone who has replied and helped.

Lozenge 10-06-2016 21:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35842243)
For anyone interested in Now TV, I use this website http://www.artesea.co.uk/nowtv/ to keep track of the boxsets as and when they get put on.

Mad Max, If you have a means of displaying it on your TV for free, ie connect a computer to your TV then give the 14 day free trial a go, nothing to lose.

I like the service and the PQ is acceptable at 720p, sometimes you are against the clock to watch shows so you need to take that into account.

I agree it is a pain that some shows are only on a 30 day catch up service but I guess if you want a comprehensive boxset service then a Sky sub is the only option. If Now TV was made too good then it would take business off Sky (even if it's the same company)
The programmes that were mentioned on page 54 (currently the penultimate page) of this thread Game of Thrones and Billions seem to be available until exactly the same dates on Sky Box Sets on a Sky box as they are on Now Tv. They are currently showing as expiring 13th June for GOT and late august sometime (sorry can't remember exact date) for Billions.

Thought people might find it interesting that this is the case with the two services being opposite ends of the price spectrum.

muppetman11 10-06-2016 21:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lozenge (Post 35842305)
The programmes that were mentioned on page 54 (currently the penultimate page) of this thread Game of Thrones and Billions seem to be available until exactly the same dates on Sky Box Sets on a Sky box as they are on Now Tv. They are currently showing as expiring 13th June for GOT and late august sometime (sorry can't remember exact date) for Billions.

Thought people might find it interesting that this is the case with the two services being opposite ends of the price spectrum.
Sometimes not always I may add it's a case of content expiring at 12.00 only to continue under a new contract at 12.01 it depends on the show.

The newer content has shorter windows probably in part to do with DVD sales.

Once downloaded to the Sky box not all content expires even if it's been removed off the On Demand service.

japitts 10-06-2016 23:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35841956)
Initially only those who subscribed to the Sky Premium HD channels were swapped, so that those channels could be switched to MPEG-4. Now the rest of the Scientific-Atlanta V+ boxes are being swapped.
Is there any idea on timescale for the MPEG-4 move? And am I right in thinking Sky OnDemand already uses MPEG-4?

spiderplant 11-06-2016 09:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by japitts (Post 35842324)
Is there any idea on timescale for the MPEG-4 move? And am I right in thinking Sky OnDemand already uses MPEG-4?
Replacement of the remaining SA V+ boxes is planned to take until the end of the year. Sky Movies HD On Demand have been MPEG-4 for a couple of years.

DJ-SWITCH 12-06-2016 19:48
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S4C HD is now on channel 555 just a message showing :D

Frazz 12-06-2016 22:52
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Is there any word on how many red button streams BBC are having for the Olympics this year

1andrew1 12-06-2016 23:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frazz (Post 35842732)
Is there any word on how many red button streams BBC are having for the Olympics this year
Just this info so far, I believe.
http://www.a516digital.com/2016/04/b...-outlined.html

Frazz 13-06-2016 00:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35842742)
Thanks for this;)

Media Boy UK 13-06-2016 11:36
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MB Views: Virgin Media now "partnership" with Southampton Football Club - but not local TV Channel.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...rtnership.html

RichardCoulter 14-06-2016 22:34
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Is 'That's Manchester' on VM?

Apparently, it's been off air for a time on DTT and nobody noticed!

We may be losing the Community Channel on 30/6/16:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-imminent.html

1andrew1 15-06-2016 00:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35843131)
Is 'That's Manchester' on VM?

Apparently, it's been off air for a time on DTT and nobody noticed!

We may be losing the Community Channel on 30/6/16:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-imminent.html
I think this belongs in the "Leaving soon from Virgin Media" thread. :D

RichardCoulter 15-06-2016 01:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35843142)
i think this belongs in the "leaving soon from virgin media" thread. :d
😂😂😂

Media Boy UK 15-06-2016 12:35
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Virgin Media Ireland news.

On June 24th MTV 90s will rebrand be temporarily as MTV Pride on Virgin Media Ireland then on June 27th MTV Pride will revert back to MTV Classic.

Also new look Sky Movies from July 8th on both Virgin Media UK and Ireland.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...-force-awakens

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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35843131)
Is 'That's Manchester' on VM?
Still to launch on Virgin Media UK - not even testing.

Media Boy UK 15-06-2016 15:10
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June List update - June 15th update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA UK OR VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND 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 UK/Ireland News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media UK OR Ireland ===
(Put start date here). (Put channel name here) is having an freeview to all TBC Customers on Virgin UK/Ireland Channel TBC right now until (Put end date here.)

=== Soon ===
-Virgin Media UK will launch NDTV India soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
-Virgin Media UK will launch NDTV Spice soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
-Virgin Media UK will launch QVC Beauty soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
-Virgin Media UK will launch QVC Style soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
-Virgin Media UK will launch Tru TV soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.

=== June ===
24th. Viacom will rebrand MTV 90s as MTV Pride on Virgin Ireland Channel 707.
26th. Sky Movies will rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes as Sky Movies Greats on Virgin UK Channel 404 and Virgin Ireland Channel 307.
26th. Sky Movies will rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes HD as Sky Movies Greats HD on Virgin UK Channel 434 and Virgin Ireland Channel 337.
27th. Viacom will rebrand MTV Pride as MTV Classic on Virgin Ireland Channel 707.

=== July ===
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Premiere as Sky Cinema Premiere on Virgin UK Channel 401 and Virgin Ireland Channel 320.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Premiere +1 as Sky Cinema Premiere +1 on Virgin UK Channel 402 and Virgin Ireland Channel 321.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Showcase as Sky Cinema Showcase on Virgin UK Channel 403 and Virgin Ireland Channel 318.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Greats as Sky Cinema Greats on Virgin UK Channel 404 and Virgin Ireland Channel 307.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Disney as Sky Cinema Disney on Virgin UK Channel 405 and Virgin Ireland Channel 305.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Family as Sky Cinema Family on Virgin UK Channel 406 and Virgin Ireland Channel 303.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Action & Adventure as Sky Cinema Action & Adventure on Virgin UK Channel 407 and Virgin Ireland Channel 302.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Comedy as Sky Cinema Comedy on Virgin UK Channel 408 and Virgin Ireland Channel 301.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Crime & Thriller as Sky Cinema Crime & Thriller on Virgin UK Channel 409 and Virgin Ireland Channel 309.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Drama & Romance as Sky Cinema Drama & Romance on Virgin UK Channel 410 and Virgin Ireland Channel 308.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror as Sky Cinema Sci-Fi & Horror on Virgin UK Channel 411 and Virgin Ireland Channel 304.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Select as Sky Cinema Select on Virgin UK Channel 412 and Virgin Ireland Channel 306.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Premiere HD as Sky Cinema Premiere HD on Virgin UK Channel 431 and Virgin Ireland Channel 341
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Showcase HD as Sky Cinema Showcase HD on Virgin UK Channel 433 and Virgin Ireland Channel 340.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Greats HD as Sky Cinema Greats HD on Virgin UK Channel 434 and Virgin Ireland Channel 337.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Disney HD as Sky Cinema Disney HD on Virgin UK Channel 435 and Virgin Ireland Channel 335.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Family HD as Sky Cinema Family HD on Virgin UK Channel 436 and Virgin Ireland Channel 333.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Action & Adventure HD as Sky Cinema Action & Adventure HD on Virgin UK Channel 437 and Virgin Ireland Channel 332.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Comedy HD as Sky Cinema Comedy HD on Virgin UK Channel 438 and Virgin Ireland Channel 331.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Crime & Thriller HD as Sky Cinema Crime & Thriller HD on Virgin UK Channel 439 and Virgin Ireland Channel 339.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Drama & Romance HD as Sky Cinema Drama & Romance HD on Virgin UK Channel 440 and Virgin Ireland Channel 338.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror HD as Sky Cinema Sci-Fi & Horror HD on Virgin UK Channel 441 and Virgin Ireland Channel 334.
8th. Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Movies Select HD as Sky Cinema Select HD on Virgin UK Channel 442 and Virgin Ireland Channel 336.

Sky Cinema HD Channels not on Scientific-Atlanta V+ model boxes on Virgin Media UK.

11th. Sky Sports will rebrand Sky Sports 1 HD as Sky Sports The Open HD on Virgin UK Channel 502 and Virgin Ireland Channel 432.
11th. Sky Sports will rebrand Sky Sports 1 as Sky Sports The Open on Virgin UK Channel 512 and Virgin Ireland Channel 402.
By 12th. Virgin Media UK will close S4C HD on Virgin UK Channel 555 by today.
18th. Sky Sports will rebrand Sky Sports The Open HD as Sky Sports 1 HD on Virgin UK Channel 502 and Virgin Ireland Channel 432.
18th. Sky Sports will rebrand Sky Sports The Open as Sky Sports 1 on Virgin UK Channel 512 and Virgin Ireland Channel 402.

=== August ===
No News...

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

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

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

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

=== Before 2017 ====
-ITV will launch an HD Channel for ITV Anglia (East) region on Virgin UK Channel 113 soon.
-ITV will launch an HD Channel for ITV Tyne Tees region on Virgin UK Channel 113 soon.
-ITV will launch an HD Channel for ITV Yorkshire (West) region on Virgin UK Channel 113 soon.

=== January 2017 ===
No News...

=== February 2017 ===
No News...

=== March 2017 ===
No News...

=== April 2017 ===
No News...

=== May 2017 ===
No News...

=== June 2017 ===
No News...

=== July 2017 ===
No News...

=== August 2017 ===
No News...

=== September 2017 ===
No News...

=== October 2017 ===
No News...

=== November 2017 ===
No News...

=== December 2017 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media UK ===
LIST LAST UPDATED ON JUNE 15TH 2016.

-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2017 on Virgin UK Channel 159:

-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Blackpool & Preston
-That’s Manchester
-That's Oxford
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Solent - CHANNEL TESTING ON VIRGIN MEDIA UK.
-That’s Surrey

=== Unknown dates ===
-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.

=== Channels ONLY in Virgin Media Ireland areas ===
List last updated on February 8th 2016.

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 VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA UK:

Documentaries/News:
-History HD
-Crime + Investigation HD
-RT

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Music:
-MTV Classic

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

Channels only in Virgin Media Ireland areas.

©copyright 2016 Media Boy 2006 - 2016. 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 Sources - 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 UK and Ireland - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Virgin Media UK on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
Follow Virgin Media Ireland on ''twitter'' here - https://twitter.com/VirginMediaIE
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated January 4th 2016.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: Media Boy HQ gets all info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Sources) 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 VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND AREAS' AND INFORMATION ON VIRGIN MEDIA IRELAND ON THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA UK?
A: Virgin Media Ireland is now part of Virgin Media and are both owned by Liberty Global. And you voted for Media Boy HQ to join both Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland threads up for 2016.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in Virgin Media Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on June 15th 2016.

Next update: TBC.

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

©copyright 2016 Media Boy 2006 - 2016. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

RichardCoulter 15-06-2016 15:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35843204)
Still to launch on Virgin Media UK - not even testing.
Thanks, it's still listed as 'Your TV Manchester' in your list:

http://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/2015/...takes-control/

Media Boy UK 15-06-2016 15:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35843224)
Thanks, it's still listed as 'Your TV Manchester' in your list:

http://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/2015/...takes-control/
Thanks for info - Local TV news on list now updated.

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Have we miss anything?

PM us and we will add it to next list update.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35843131)
Apparently, it's been off air for a time on DTT and nobody noticed!

We may be losing the Community Channel on 30/6/16:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-imminent.html
Maybe good news for viewers who want History HD to launch on Virgin Media UK.

Community channel was given Virgin UK Channel number 269 that right beside HISTORY on Channel 270.

RichardCoulter 15-06-2016 17:02
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35843226)
Thanks for info - Local TV news on list now updated.

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Have we miss anything?

PM us and we will add it to next list update.

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Maybe good news for viewers who want History HD to launch on Virgin Media UK.

Community channel was given Virgin UK Channel number 269 that right beside HISTORY on Channel 270.
VM gift the capacity & EPG slot allocated to the Community Channel, so I wouldn't be surprised if this includes a clause that they can be moved if neccesary.

Chad 16-06-2016 00:18
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Got an e-mail earlier from SKY. Can only assume this will be the same on Virgin Media:

"From 8 July, we're revolutionising the way you watch movies by launching Sky Cinema – the new home of Sky Movies.

Don't worry, you'll still get all the features of Sky Movies you know and love.
We're just changing our name and adding exciting new improvements to make it even better. All at no extra cost to your current subscription.

So sit back, fire up the popcorn and prepare to experience movies like never before.

Welcome to Sky Cinema"

"A new premiere every day
From the biggest blockbusters to family movies

More of the latest cinema blockbusters
Major films available 8 months after cinema release and over a year before you can watch them on any other subscription service

Over 1000 movies on demand
Ready to watch whenever you want

New improved HD with sound closer to cinema
We’ve improved our systems to make sure that you never lose a pixel of quality. Sky has moved to a new format for our movie master files, giving us a third more pixels (2m vs 1.5m) and 4 times the number of colour shades (1024 vs 256 for each primary colour). This means sharper and more vibrant pictures for a better viewing experience.

Our new improved HD gives you a crisper picture than ever before. This isn’t Ultra HD or 4k so you don’t need to buy a new TV – just sit back and enjoy.

Our movies sound is closer to cinema – we’ve increased the audio dynamic range to give you louder explosions and quieter whispers, so that it is more like when you’re in the cinema. Again there is no need to make any adjustments to your TV."

Sorry if this is old news. I'm not on here that much these days.

blue666666 16-06-2016 03:10
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Sounds very good chad cant see why virgin get this.

1andrew1 16-06-2016 08:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35843307)
Sounds very good chad cant see why virgin get this.
Yes, these changes apply go all platforms including VM.

RichardCoulter 16-06-2016 13:56
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All change at Ginx TV from referendum day (23/6/16) as it becomes a sports channel:

https://corporate.sky.com/media-cent...e=email-alerts

1andrew1 16-06-2016 14:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35843377)
All change at Ginx TV from referendum day (23/6/16) as it becomes a sports channel:

https://corporate.sky.com/media-cent...e=email-alerts
Still on VM though just no longer a VM exclusive.

RichardCoulter 16-06-2016 15:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35843383)
Still on VM though just no longer a VM exclusive.
Yup.

muppetman11 16-06-2016 15:21
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It wasn't much of an exclusive was it.:D

Can't wait to get access to that

Andi davies 16-06-2016 23:04
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Hi all here we go more uhd content not for virgin but we are paying the same or more this is a sky q exclusive

As well as putting a time frame on when we can expect its first UHD offerings, Sky has revealed what 4K flicks will be available on day one.

Joining the likes of Spectre, The Martian and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation in Sky's early UHD movies collection will be Everest, Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenant.

That's not where Sky's UHD movie line-up will end though - it will remaster old movies for the new TV standard too.

"We are also now very deeply ingrained with many of our studio partners to go back to the original classic movies, and remaster them ready for Ultra HD in exactly the same way as we did with HD back in 2007," the broadcaster explained.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35843300)
Got an e-mail earlier from SKY. Can only assume this will be the same on Virgin Media:

"From 8 July, we're revolutionising the way you watch movies by launching Sky Cinema – the new home of Sky Movies.

Don't worry, you'll still get all the features of Sky Movies you know and love.
We're just changing our name and adding exciting new improvements to make it even better. All at no extra cost to your current subscription.

So sit back, fire up the popcorn and prepare to experience movies like never before.

Welcome to Sky Cinema"

"A new premiere every day
From the biggest blockbusters to family movies

More of the latest cinema blockbusters
Major films available 8 months after cinema release and over a year before you can watch them on any other subscription service

Over 1000 movies on demand
Ready to watch whenever you want

New improved HD with sound closer to cinema
We’ve improved our systems to make sure that you never lose a pixel of quality. Sky has moved to a new format for our movie master files, giving us a third more pixels (2m vs 1.5m) and 4 times the number of colour shades (1024 vs 256 for each primary colour). This means sharper and more vibrant pictures for a better viewing experience.

Our new improved HD gives you a crisper picture than ever before. This isn’t Ultra HD or 4k so you don’t need to buy a new TV – just sit back and enjoy.

Our movies sound is closer to cinema – we’ve increased the audio dynamic range to give you louder explosions and quieter whispers, so that it is more like when you’re in the cinema. Again there is no need to make any adjustments to your TV."

Sorry if this is old news. I'm not on here that much these days.
We will defo get sky cinema but the 4K channel and 4K on demand is exclusive to sky q but where is our refund as we won't get full package

Mad Max 16-06-2016 23:48
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shhhhhhh

Andi davies 17-06-2016 00:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35843469)
shhhhhhh
Sky Q customers can look forward to being the only people to watch sky cinema in Ultra HD by the end of the year

The improved service will feature a new premiere every single day of the week, which is a 75% increase on the four per week offered by Sky Movies.
Upcoming films include Spectre (8 July), Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (9 July), Steve Jobs (18 September), Bridge of Spies (30 September) and The Danish Girl (23rd October) will all premiere in the first few months alone. The Jungle Book, Zootopia and Captain America: Civil War are set to headline Sky’s most ambitious Christmas movie collection yet.

Major films are available just 8 months after cinema release, and can be watched exclusively on Sky Cinema for over a year before you can watch them on any other subscription service. 45 of the top 50 films at the UK Box Office in 2015 are exclusive to Sky Movies.

For those of you with a wider taste for world cinema, it’s not only about blockbusters. Customers can enjoy more of the best stories from around the world with a dedicated new ‘World Cinema’ slot every Wednesday from 10pm. Some of the critically-acclaimed films coming up include: El Ardor (Argentina); Theeb (UAE); Tangerines (Estonia) and many more.

Sky are also expanding their film*library,*with around 1,200 films available to view on demand. An*increase of 20% over the current Sky Movies system. More than half of all the films watched on Sky are on demand with one billion downloads or streams in the last two years alone.

Sky is now the*exclusive home of Star Wars (although I suspect most of you reading this already have them on disc!), adding*Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens in August 2016, with*Rogue Onecoming August 2017 and Episode VIII in*August 2018.

muppetman11 17-06-2016 07:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andi davies (Post 35843467)
We will defo get sky cinema but the 4K channel and 4K on demand is exclusive to sky q but where is our refund as we won't get full package
Why on earth would you get the a refund ?

Andi davies 17-06-2016 08:07
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Because us and sky customers pay for sky cinema but we don't have access for sky cinema UHD or 4K, so for that reason the price should drop a bit to account for that

denphone 17-06-2016 08:50
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That won't happen in a months of Sunday's in my opinion...

spiderplant 17-06-2016 08:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andi davies (Post 35843485)
Because us and sky customers pay for sky cinema but we don't have access for sky cinema UHD or 4K, so for that reason the price should drop a bit to account for that
Do you seriously think Sky will be giving their customers UHD without charging them extra?

OLD BOY 17-06-2016 09:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andi davies (Post 35843485)
Because us and sky customers pay for sky cinema but we don't have access for sky cinema UHD or 4K, so for that reason the price should drop a bit to account for that
For one thing, the new Sky Cinema channels will be an enhancement to what you are currently paying for, and secondly, you will probably have to pay extra anyway for the UHD (either to access the UHD channels or for your ability to receive them on the new box, or both).

You also assume that the UHD channels will not be available to Virgin Media viewers. Although Sky have said that Sky Cinema in UHD will be available to Sky Q customers by the end of the year, they have not gone as far to say that it will not be offered on other platforms as well. There may well be negotiations taking place on this between Virgin Media and Sky as we speak, for all we know.

Just to be clear, a refund is definitely not on the agenda!

1andrew1 17-06-2016 09:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35843495)
For one thing, the new Sky Cinema channels will be an enhancement to what you are currently paying for, and secondly, you will probably have to pay extra anyway for the UHD (either to access the UHD channels or for your ability to receive them on the new box, or both).

You also assume that the UHD channels will not be available to Virgin Media viewers. Although Sky have said that Sky Cinema in UHD will be available to Sky Q customers by the end of the year, they have not gone as far to say that it will not be offered on other platforms as well. There may well be negotiations taking place on this between Virgin Media and Sky as we speak, for all we know.

Just to be clear, a refund is definitely not on the agenda!
Good post. I think the OP intended to write "reduction" but wrote "refund" instead. ;)
As we know it works the other way round - not a reduction for the existing service but an uplift for the enhanced one!

Andi davies 17-06-2016 10:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35843490)
Do you seriously think Sky will be giving their customers UHD without charging them extra?
Hi well sky confined the uhd movies are included as part of the sky q package and they said that if it was to launch on virgin it would guaranteed cost extra for virgin customers but there will be period where it's just on sky Q

1andrew1 17-06-2016 10:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andi davies (Post 35843506)
Hi well sky confined the uhd movies are included as part of the sky q package and they said that if it was to launch on virgin it would guaranteed cost extra for virgin customers but there will be period where it's just on sky Q
Sky has not said anything about Virgin so I'm not sure where that comes from.

In terms of its direct customers, Sky has said "The typical monthly cost for existing Sky+ customers will be around £12 extra compared with their current Sky+ package"
https://corporate.sky.com/media-cent...t-from-just-99

Let's also not forget that the UHD films have not launched yet. That's only due to happen by the end of the year. http://www.uswitch.com/broadband/new...ter_this_year/

muppetman11 17-06-2016 10:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andi davies (Post 35843506)
Hi well sky confined the uhd movies are included as part of the sky q package and they said that if it was to launch on virgin it would guaranteed cost extra for virgin customers but there will be period where it's just on sky Q
It costs extra on Sky you need the Sky Q Silver bundle to receive UHD in line with your subscription package so it's not just a case of having a Sky Cinema subscription.

Andi davies 17-06-2016 11:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35843509)
It costs extra on Sky you need the Sky Q Silver bundle to receive UHD in line with your subscription package so it's not just a case of having a Sky Cinema subscription.
What I Mean is say you sign up for sky top silver package which includes UHD movies as standard in that package that's what I mean no add on to the package

muppetman11 17-06-2016 11:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andi davies (Post 35843510)
What I Mean is say you sign up for sky top silver package which includes UHD movies as standard in that package that's what I mean no add on to the package
So you now accept what Spiderplant said is correct , when UHD movies launch you need Sky Q Silver bundle which costs more hence is comment about paying for UHD.

Your argument is that as a Sky Cinema subscriber on VM you should get UHD movies included when in fact everyone on Sky who'll get them will be paying extra for the luxury.

OLD BOY 17-06-2016 19:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andi davies (Post 35843506)
Hi well sky confined the uhd movies are included as part of the sky q package and they said that if it was to launch on virgin it would guaranteed cost extra for virgin customers but there will be period where it's just on sky Q
Where is your source for that information?

I would be disappointed with Sky if they deliberately imposed an exclusivity period on UHD channels. However, it is true to say there will be a small period of time when the service will not be available to Virgin viewers because the new Tivo won't be available until around Christmas or early next year.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andi davies (Post 35843510)
What I Mean is say you sign up for sky top silver package which includes UHD movies as standard in that package that's what I mean no add on to the package
Have you really fallen for that spin? Obviously, the increased price is reflected in the considerable cost of the Sky Q box!

ozsat 17-06-2016 21:37
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Sky have in their SkyQ FAQ - "There will not be any additional subscription charge for viewing any UHD programmes when they are available, they will be included in Sky Q Silver subscription bundle."

I would be very surprised if there are more than one or two UHD channels.

SkyQ seems geared up to download films etc. - so really only sport needs a live channel for UHD.

Mad Max 17-06-2016 21:41
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We wouldn't be able to watch these movies in UHD anyway, would we? The Tivo afaik cant handle 4K at present, so what's the big deal?

OLD BOY 17-06-2016 22:49
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Yes Max, but the new Tivo box will be UHD ready. Clearly, Virgin will need some decent content and will be heavily reliant on Sky for sport and films content.

passingbat 17-06-2016 22:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35843643)
Virgin will need some decent content and will be heavily reliant on Sky for sport and films content.
I just can't see Sky letting VM have their 4k content. VM will need to look elsewhere.

Andi davies 17-06-2016 23:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35843644)
I just can't see Sky letting VM have their 4k content. VM will need to look elsewhere.
I totally agree there is no chance but virgin will need to make sure the 4K material don't put customers bills up

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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35843624)
Where is your source for that information?

I would be disappointed with Sky if they deliberately imposed an exclusivity period on UHD channels. However, it is true to say there will be a small period of time when the service will not be available to Virgin viewers because the new Tivo won't be available until around Christmas or early next year.

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Have you really fallen for that spin? Obviously, the increased price is reflected in the considerable cost of the Sky Q box!
I can answer that I was chatting to sky today saying I'm wanting to upgrade sky plus to sky q and got into a chat and he was explaining that material in 4K is rumoured to be an exclusive for a while at least then he estimated the extra from a team discussion was estimated at a extra £7 per month for 4K for movies and sport £7 or £12 for both

Chad 18-06-2016 00:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35843644)
I just can't see Sky letting VM have their 4k content. VM will need to look elsewhere.
Maybe Virgin will include Netflix, and their 4k content, into some kind of package when the new box gets released?

Mad Max 18-06-2016 01:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35843652)
Maybe Virgin will include Netflix, and their 4k content, into some kind of package when the new box gets released?

Sorry mate but have you been drinking?........:D:D

1andrew1 18-06-2016 08:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35843652)
Maybe Virgin will include Netflix, and their 4k content, into some kind of package when the new box gets released?
Maybe they will spoil us throw in the live Irish election stream in 4K too? :D

Andi davies 18-06-2016 09:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35843675)
Maybe they will spoil us throw in the live Irish election stream in 4K too? :D
I think for a while any 4K on TiVo will cost the customer like Netflix, there is some free on YouTube but unless Virgin do a deal it will cost us £108 for 4K material we can't record

denphone 18-06-2016 09:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35843662)
Sorry mate but have you been drinking?........:D:D
Or looking into his reliable crystal ball.;)

Chad 18-06-2016 10:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35843662)
Sorry mate but have you been drinking?........:D:D
Yes :D

OLD BOY 18-06-2016 11:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35843644)
I just can't see Sky letting VM have their 4k content. VM will need to look elsewhere.
If that is so, Virgin will need to get back into the content business, big time.

denphone 18-06-2016 11:19
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Well we shall see whether they start to get back into buying content OB.

BenMcr 18-06-2016 12:48
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You mean like Ash vs Evil Dead and Kingdom?

denphone 18-06-2016 12:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35843713)
You mean like Ash vs Evil Dead and Kingdom?
Well that's a little start but lets hope its does not end there..

passingbat 18-06-2016 13:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35843713)
You mean like Ash vs Evil Dead and Kingdom?
Small steps I guess. Still nowhere near the number of exclusive shows that Amazon, and to a lesser extent, Netflix are adding (I'm not referring to Amazon/Netflix's' home grown content).

OLD BOY 18-06-2016 19:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35843713)
You mean like Ash vs Evil Dead and Kingdom?
They will have to do much better than that to restore the confidence of their subscribers. Much better.

denphone 18-06-2016 20:19
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Its a start that's all.

1andrew1 19-06-2016 11:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35843782)
Its a start that's all.
It sure ain't no Netflix.

denphone 19-06-2016 14:03
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Indeed Andrew..

denphone 20-06-2016 06:21
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UKTV and Virgin Media sign landmark deal

Quote:
Virgin Media and UKTV, the broadcaster behind the Dave, W, Gold and Alibi channels, have signed a “landmark deal” which will give the cable firm’s customers access to more than 10,000 hours of catch-up content and TV box-sets.
Quote:
Virgin Media customers will be able to enjoy UKTV’s enhanced content offering, from later in 2016.
http://www.seenit.co.uk/uktv-and-vir...catch-up-deal/

OLD BOY 20-06-2016 07:40
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At last, a sign that we are back on the right road. Let's hope they keep it up, particularly with the originals.

Pster72 20-06-2016 09:38
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Seen advert on MTV for MTV Classic/90s it says on Virgin channel 707 but this is Disney XD
is it returning and are the channels moving around or is it one big cock up

Mad Max 20-06-2016 12:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35843959)
UKTV and Virgin Media sign landmark deal





http://www.seenit.co.uk/uktv-and-vir...catch-up-deal/

Is this what we really want? Not for me i'm afraid, just another load of old tosh imo.

1andrew1 20-06-2016 12:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35844023)
Is this what we really want? Not for me i'm afraid, just another load of old tosh imo.
Sherlock tosh? I don't think so. This is a nice addition.

denphone 20-06-2016 12:47
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So what would you like MM?.

Mad Max 20-06-2016 12:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35844024)
Sherlock tosh? I don't think so. This is a nice addition.

That's just your opinion, are these all old episodes?

amarkr 20-06-2016 13:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35843959)
UKTV and Virgin Media sign landmark deal





http://www.seenit.co.uk/uktv-and-vir...catch-up-deal/
Will the content only be available via the app with all the problems that presents and also exclude non tivo customers ?

BenMcr 20-06-2016 13:48
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If it's an app in the same way that iPlayer and Netflix are, then it'll be TiVo only.

Which is not surprising considering TiVo is Virgin Media's main TV platform and is required for all currently sold TV bundles. The V boxes are legacy boxes.

But there aren't any specific details one way or the other in that web article.

denphone 20-06-2016 14:25
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Yes that's how l see it as well.

1andrew1 20-06-2016 15:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35844031)
That's just your opinion, are these all old episodes?
I assume all the catch-up content will have aired on live TV before including Sherlock but I could be wrong.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35844040)
If it's an app in the same way that iPlayer and Netflix are, then it'll be TiVo only.

Which is not surprising considering TiVo is Virgin Media's main TV platform and is required for all currently sold TV bundles. The V boxes are legacy boxes.

But there aren't any specific details one way or the other in that web article.
The press release is on VM's website and I have copied it below. Three additional points I've noticed:
1. It also says that the channel W will be launched on Virgin Media Ireland.
2. The deal incudes the launch of the updated UKTV Play app on Tivo.
3. The VM quotes are from David Bouchier who was mentioned in a Telegraph article earlier in the year as saying that Tom Mockridge recruited him to sort out VM's TV offering.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgin Media
UKTV, the biggest multichannel broadcaster in Britain, has agreed a landmark deal with Virgin Media, giving Virgin Media customers access to more UKTV shows than on any other pay TV platform in the UK or Ireland.

UKTV will double the number of programmes available to Virgin Media customers, giving subscribers access to more than 10,000 hours of catch-up and box-set content across a range of award-winning UKTV Originals, US and UK acquisitions, and much-loved favourites from the BBC plus ITV and Channel 4. Hit shows include Taskmaster, Nev Calling India, Quantico, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Only Fools & Horses and Sherlock.

The deal also includes the launch of the updated UKTV Play app on Virgin Media’s TiVo platform, allowing Virgin Media customers to watch a wealth of catch-up and box-set titles from UKTV’s free-to-air channels Dave, Drama, Yesterday and Really. The wealth of shows available include Wonders of the Solar System, Parks & Recreation, David Starkey’s Monarchy and Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled.

Simon Michaelides, UKTV’s Chief Commercial Officer, said, “Virgin Media is one of our most valued customers and we’re delighted to have partnered with them to expand and enhance our pay TV offer in this way. Virgin Media subscribers now have unique access to the most comprehensive on-demand offer from UKTV anywhere in the market. This step-change in the volume of on-demand content is part of our long term commitment to growth in pay TV and we look forward to expanding on this in the future.”

David Bouchier, Chief Digital Entertainment Officer, Virgin Media, said, “Throughout this year we've been expanding the fantastic range of on demand programming which lets our customers watch what they want, when they want. We’re delighted to be building on our leadership by giving our customers more UKTV shows than are available on any other platform. With the arrival of the Play app and the doubling of UKTV catch-up content our customers can access more of the entertainment they love in the way they want.”

In addition, the broadcaster has expanded the volume of shows available from its pay exclusive channels, Gold, W, Alibi, Good Food and Eden, with brand new episodes from shows such as Murdoch Mysteries, The Strain, The Rebel and Rosewood. Virgin Media customers will also have access to even more box sets of UKTV Originals, including Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish, Marley’s Ghosts and Hoff the Record, and some of the BBC’s best-loved classics such as Doctor Who, Luther, The Office, Death in Paradise and Blackadder.

Following the launch of entertainment channel W – whose viewership has increased by 19% amongst its target audience since launch - distribution of the channel is also being increased to include Virgin Media Ireland.

Virgin Media customers will be able to enjoy UKTV’s enhanced content offering, from later this year.
http://about.virginmedia.com/press-r...-its-customers

Media Boy UK 20-06-2016 16:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pster72 (Post 35843987)
Seen advert on MTV for MTV Classic/90s it says on Virgin channel 707 but this is Disney XD
is it returning and are the channels moving around or is it one big cock up
MTV Classic IS on Virgin Media Ireland Channel 707.

---------- Post added at 16:01 ---------- Previous post was at 15:56 ----------

More Red Button channels launches on Virgin Media UK.

Virgin Media UK has added the following channels today:

-BBC Red Button HD (Virgin UK Channel 990),
-BBC Red Button 2 (Virgin UK Channel 992),
-BBC Red Button 3 (Virgin UK Channel 993),
-BBC Red Button 4 (Virgin UK Channel 994),
-BBC Red Button 5 (Virgin UK Channel 995) and
-BBC Red Button 6 (Virgin UK Channel 996).

Ultimate.Conj 20-06-2016 17:09
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Does the VM/UKTV deal start immediately?
Is there more content via on-demand already or do we have to wait for a certain date for it to kick-in?

Cheers

Media Boy UK 20-06-2016 17:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35844073)
Does the VM/UKTV deal start immediately?
Is there more content via on-demand already or do we have to wait for a certain date for it to kick-in?

Cheers
Virgin Media UK says:

Virgin Media customers will be able to enjoy UKTV’s enhanced content offering, from later this year.

Also as part of deal W will launch on Virgin Media Ireland.

Ultimate.Conj 20-06-2016 17:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35844075)
Virgin Media UK says:

Virgin Media customers will be able to enjoy UKTV’s enhanced content offering, from later this year.

Also as part of deal W will launch on Virgin Media Ireland.
Thanks, MB :-)

1andrew1 20-06-2016 17:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35844073)
Does the VM/UKTV deal start immediately?
Is there more content via on-demand already or do we have to wait for a certain date for it to kick-in?

Cheers
Later in the year.

RichardCoulter 20-06-2016 17:17
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Originally Posted by amarkr (Post 35844038)
Will the content only be available via the app with all the problems that presents and also exclude non tivo customers ?
Maybe it's due to start later this year after the TiVo speed problems have been resolved?

Otherwise there's little point in adding another app that would only make TiVo run even slower, not that I wouldn't put this past them.

Re: Sky Atlantic/HBO.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/game-of-thro...nd-it-matters/

Found this from over a year ago, did this happen and was it a game changer?

denphone 20-06-2016 17:25
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35844078)
Maybe it's due to start later this year after the TiVo speed problems have been resolved?

Otherwise there's little point in adding another app that would only make TiVo run even slower, not that I wouldn't put this past them.
It has diddly squat to do with any of that at all.

spiderplant 20-06-2016 19:00
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35844078)
Otherwise there's little point in adding another app that would only make TiVo run even slower, not that I wouldn't put this past them.
More apps do not make TiVo slower.

OLD BOY 21-06-2016 08:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35844078)
Maybe it's due to start later this year after the TiVo speed problems have been resolved?

Otherwise there's little point in adding another app that would only make TiVo run even slower, not that I wouldn't put this past them.

Re: Sky Atlantic/HBO.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/game-of-thro...nd-it-matters/

Found this from over a year ago, did this happen and was it a game changer?
As Spiderplant has said on a number of occasions, the number of apps on the Tivo are not responsible for its slower performance.

On the HBO item, I don't see that this was even much different at the time. These programmes were already available on Amazon on a pay per view basis. Virgin are just as able to do the same but have chosen not to do so.

1andrew1 21-06-2016 09:56
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35844163)
On the HBO item, I don't see that this was even much different at the time. These programmes were already available on Amazon on a pay per view basis. Virgin are just as able to do the same but have chosen not to do so.
I think that's because traditionally, VM (and Sky) don't sell TV programmes on a PAYG basis just films. BT and TalkTalk which use a different model.

Ultimate.Conj 21-06-2016 10:40
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For all of you that love/hate the Sky Movies pop-up channels, they are here to stay and become even more frequent...lol

Sky's popular pop-up channels will also be growing in number with Sky Cinema. Instead of having one appear only a few times a year, Sky Cinema will see new ones appearing every month, with a dedicated Sky Cinema Pixar channel coming in October, a Sky Cinema Fairytales channel coming in the summer, and a dedicated Sky Cinema Star Trek channel to celebrate the launch of the new Star Trek Beyond film in July (and again in September for Star Trek's 50th anniversary). There'll even be a Sky Cinema Tom Hanks channel, following on from last year's Tom Cruise pop-up channel

mhatter67 21-06-2016 13:28
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35844075)
Virgin Media UK says:

Virgin Media customers will be able to enjoy UKTV’s enhanced content offering, from later this year.

Also as part of deal W will launch on Virgin Media Ireland.
Hi MB could you tell me if or when VM UK might be getting the missing VM Ireland channels?

RichardCoulter 21-06-2016 13:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35844088)
More apps do not make TiVo slower.
But the support needed for them does if I've understood things correctly.


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