Thread: Acquisition by Sky of Virgin Media Television
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Old 05-06-2010, 22:47   #173
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Re: Acquisition by Sky of Virgin Media Television
Yes, it should mean more content. In the press release it says that not only will VM continue to offer VOD content from the former VMtv channels but also Sky basic and premium content.

Now there have been a few posts about VM betting on VoD being the future, well think again, 9 probably isn't really enough time for things to change that dramatically but if they do VM will still be stuck. Currently when Sky buy a show they buy the Free to air rights, pay TV rights and the VOD rights.

Not being content owners anymore means that they are now reliant on Sky for more then just TV channels.

You can hark on all you want about Catch up TV but that is just a glorified PVR service. HBO and Warner TV as good as they are have the same shows over and over again and it can be frustrating to follow a show. Although it will be nice to get Sky stuff on demand now.

+1 for another Comedy Central HD channel, I watch this channel a lot and would love to see all the newer shows in HD.
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