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mhatter67 18-05-2013 17:47

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35573208)
Universal HD is the puzzler for me,why is it taking so long????

I am glad Boxnation was not in HD last night!

denphone 18-05-2013 18:03

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35573208)
Universal HD is the puzzler for me,why is it taking so long????

Its best to ask Hilda.;)

coulsontom 18-05-2013 18:14

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35573203)
I believe Sky has More4HD exclusively for 6 months from launch

Sky are getting Film 4 HD in September.
Maybe Virgin will get More 4 HD around the same time.

Ben B 18-05-2013 18:54

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35573208)
Universal HD is the puzzler for me,why is it taking so long????

I get the feeling it wasn't part of the new deal cause I reckon it would have launched along with E! HD when Style launched

Chad 18-05-2013 20:22

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by mhatter67 (Post 35573209)
I am glad Boxnation was not in HD last night!

One of the most shocking injuries I've ever seen!

johnasimmons 18-05-2013 20:53

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35573254)
One of the most shocking injuries I've ever seen!

It made me surprised it wasn't stopped
Prizefighter in a bit :beer:

Chad 18-05-2013 21:08

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35573260)
It made me surprised it wasn't stopped
Prizefighter in a bit :beer:

I can't believe it wasn't stopped either.

I'm recording Prizefighter, I really can't watch it live. Far too much betting talk and Johnny Nelson. I can usually watch a Prizefighter within 1 hour by fast forwarding through all the chat, adverts, between rounds and post fight interviews. Not really a big fan of Prizefighter.

I am however really looking forward to the action from the States.

jtaylor06 19-05-2013 03:39

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Looks like Sky's on demand offering is now dwarfing Virgin Media's on demand choice.
Hopefully when the transaction finishes with Liberty Global, the new CEO will slam down his iron fists with some juicy new deals!

Chad 19-05-2013 03:55

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by jtaylor06 (Post 35573328)
Looks like Sky's on demand offering is now dwarfing Virgin Media's on demand choice.
Hopefully when the transaction finishes with Liberty Global, the new CEO will slam down his iron fists with some juicy new deals!

SKY are now certainly leading the way in terms of catch up TV. Not 100% sure who carries the most on demand content however the library on SKY is fairly extensive.

A deal between UKTV and Virgin for on demand content would be a good start.

denphone 19-05-2013 06:03

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35573329)
SKY are now certainly leading the way in terms of catch up TV. Not 100% sure who carries the most on demand content however the library on SKY is fairly extensive.

A deal between UKTV and Virgin for on demand content would be a good start.

Yes well its coming soon old boy.:D

Doug P 19-05-2013 09:30

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
BT Sports won't be on XL. It really doesn't compute with what BT are after even if VM do get the channels...

johnasimmons 19-05-2013 09:47

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35573358)
BT Sports won't be on XL. It really doesn't compute with what BT are after even if VM do get the channels...

I think one of two things will happen:
1 - BT Sport will be a stand alone subscription (like BoxNation)
2 - VirginMedia won't get BT Sport
This is just my personel opinion

denphone 19-05-2013 09:57

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35573364)
I think one of two things will happen:
1 - BT Sport will be a stand alone subscription (like BoxNation)
2 - VirginMedia won't get BT Sport
This is just my personel opinion

Well l believe is the second one is very unlikely so that leaves number one plus number three which is the unlikely scenario of it being on the XL pack.

johnasimmons 19-05-2013 09:59

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35573367)
Well l believe is the second one is very unlikely so that leaves number one plus number three which is the unlikely scenario of it being on the XL pack.

I cannot see BT agreeing for it to be on XL a la ESPN to be honest but maybe the standalone for BT Sport will be less costly if the subscriber has the XL package.
This is just my personel opinion

colin25 19-05-2013 10:00

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35573364)
I think one of two things will happen:
1 - BT Sport will be a stand alone subscription (like BoxNation)
2 - VirginMedia won't get BT Sport
This is just my personel opinion

I concur.

Not sure Virgin would go to the expense of BT sport.

Though they might try and subsidise it (£1 or £2 off).


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