Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009) - Page 165

Toto · 29-07-2009, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr

Ok this is a bit annoying

Even on this page http://www.espn.co.uk/subscribe/ it seems to be saying different things.

---------- Post added at 21:22 ---------- Previous post was at 21:21 ----------

No - because there has been no mention that it wouldn't be exactly the same channel.

Hmmm....this could be an interesting twist.

call08 · 29-07-2009, 20:23

hmmm rubish they have all the rights

Lew · 29-07-2009, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobes

Nook, i take your point but if thats true (about the updating) why does it clearly state

Live Portuguese Liga (etc) will be shown on VM in HD???

If the page hasnt been updated since the deal was announced then they wouldnt be telling un ANYTHING was available ion VM HD.... that doesnt add up...

Looks like they forgot to update the EPL/SPL part of the page when they added the other bits. I'm sure it'll be corrected soon.

nn012 · 29-07-2009, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMcr

I assume it will move - but as soon as it is confirmed I (or someone else) will post

MUTV will be moving to 528.

29-07-2009, 20:25

LOL VM have deffo pulled a fast one on us it seems...

"If you are already a Sky customer or are thinking about joining Sky you can add the ESPN channel to your Sky subscription. All Barclays Premier League matches broadcast on ESPN will also be available in HD to Sky+ HD customers."

"If you are already a Virgin Media customer or are thinking about joining Virgin Media you can add ESPN & ESPN HD channels to your M, L or XL TV Pack subscription. "

The VM bit says NOTHING about Premier HD ....

http://www.espn.co.uk/subscribe/

VM will be in the **** if people subscribe thinkning they will be getting footie HD and they don't....

SB_07 · 29-07-2009, 20:27

Need confirmation.

Nook29 · 29-07-2009, 20:30

If the EPL and SPL in HD were Sky exclusives, they'd have been banging on about it by now. It's an error on the ESPN site, I'm certain of it.

29-07-2009, 20:32

Can someone with a Twitter account Twitter VM about it??

---------- Post added at 21:32 ---------- Previous post was at 21:31 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nook29

If the EPL and SPL in HD were Sky exclusives, they'd have been banging on about it by now. It's an error on the ESPN site, I'm certain of it.

I hope you're right Nook... othrewise VM are going to look shabby in not making thie distinction clear!

Nook29 · 29-07-2009, 20:33

I've had a look at the Sky site and there is nothing to say that anything to do with ESPN is exclusive. I'm sure that if Sky had a special deal with ESPN then they'd make sure that their customers and potential new ones know they have something Virgin don't.

It would appear that an internal communication to Virgin staff says:

Quote:

ESPN HD- Just the same great line up as ESPN - but in glorious High Definition!

flashpaul · 29-07-2009, 20:36

From the VM press release

The ESPN HD channel will offer live Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football as well a wide range of international football and top quality sports. It will be available at no additional cost to Virgin Media’s XL TV customers. Sports fans on Virgin Media’s M or L pack will be able to subscribe to ESPN and ESPN HD for Â£8 per month if they subscribe to any combination of the Sky Sports channels or Â£10 per month if not.

Seems clear to me !

29-07-2009, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nook29

I've had a look at the Sky site and there is nothing to say that anything to do with ESPN is exclusive. I'm sure that if Sky had a special deal with ESPN then they'd make sure that their customers and potential new ones know they have something Virgin don't.

Thats does make sense i grant you.... hmmm.... intersteing though... until we get it confirmed.....

benpire · 29-07-2009, 20:37

what time will the HD channels be on tonight? 0am or 6am?

29-07-2009, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashpaul

From the VM press release

The ESPN HD channel will offer live Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football as well a wide range of international football and top quality sports. It will be available at no additional cost to Virgin Media’s XL TV customers. Sports fans on Virgin Media’s M or L pack will be able to subscribe to ESPN and ESPN HD for Â£8 per month if they subscribe to any combination of the Sky Sports channels or Â£10 per month if not.

Seems clear to me !

Can u provide a link please... i can't see this in the press release im looking at! This is what I read...

Sports fans can now get ESPN channels as part of Virgin Media’s XL pack for no extra cost

Virgin Media (NASDAQ: VMED) and ESPN today announced that the new ESPN channel will be available in both standard and High Definition (HD) to Virgin Media’s 3.5 million digital TV customers from 3rd August. The ESPN channel will offer live Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football as well a wide range of international football and top quality sports.

Customers who subscribe to Virgin Media’s XL TV pack will be able to watch ESPN and ESPN HD at no additional cost. As part of the deal, these subscribers will also receive ESPN Classic, featuring the greatest moments of UK and European sport.

Dedicated sports fans who are on Virgin Media’s M or L pack will be able to subscribe to ESPN and ESPN HD for a great value price of Â£8 a month if they already subscribe to any combination of the Sky Sports channels, or Â£10 a month if not.

It says the EPSN channel (not ESPN HD channel) will show footie...

Nook29 · 29-07-2009, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by benpire

what time will the HD channels be on tonight? 0am or 6am?

Nothing has been said regarding this. I imagine 6am onwards will be a realistic time.

SB_07 · 29-07-2009, 20:44

I'm an insomniac, will check lol.