Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III. - Page 46

jagsman · 28-07-2011, 22:08

Looking at the schedules for Sky Atlantic, it would be more appropriate if they named the channel "US Gold". People are actually willing to pay extra just to get this channel, really?

HDFootyMan · 28-07-2011, 22:17

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Originally Posted by jagsman

Looking at the schedules for Sky Atlantic, it would be more appropriate if they named the channel "US Gold". People are actually willing to pay extra just to get this channel, really?

Don't underestimate the appeal of X-File reruns and repeats of Star Trek Voyager.

Personally I think the channel is over-hyped. Sure, there's some good stuff on there (Games of Thrones) but I'm glad VM didn't accept Sky's initial asking price, bearing in mind the ratings for the channel which aren't great.

I'm sure VM will get it, eventually, and hopefully not for a "we have to add Â£1.50 to your line rental because of this channel" price.

jagsman · 28-07-2011, 22:23

I would be more than happy watching X-Files, ER and Star Trek, but I cannot believe anyone would be willing to pay extra for this channel.

28-07-2011, 22:34

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Originally Posted by jagsman

Looking at the schedules for Sky Atlantic, it would be more appropriate if they named the channel "US Gold". People are actually willing to pay extra just to get this channel, really?

Well yes they are, and that's ok, as we all spend our cash in the way we think best

It's also ok to not want to pay extra and to fail to understand why others do

That's the way life works, yes really

love tor · 28-07-2011, 22:34

Sky Atlantic is a fantastic channel you know you want it........

28-07-2011, 22:38

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Originally Posted by jagsman

I would be more than happy watching X-Files, ER and Star Trek, but I cannot believe anyone would be willing to pay extra for this channel.

I have difficulty understanding why folk spend money on all sorts of things

But I respect their right to do it,

undertakereddie · 28-07-2011, 23:08

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Broadcast: Virgin strikes deal for Sky 1 and Living on-demand content.

Here is part of the story from pay web site Broadcast:

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...030314.article

Story thanks to Broadcast now.

@mediaboy Will series 3 of Glee and Terra Nova and Other USA Shows Be Shown on Sky Anytime+ on Virgin Media On Demand Service?

HD Boy · 28-07-2011, 23:08

sky sports red button news from virgin media help and support forum

"Re: Football First/Match choice be available via the sky sports red button
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Sent: 28-07-2011 22:05
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Sorry but we have no information regarding this at present.

To be honest, we usually find out about these things at the same time as it's announced to our customers."

Media Boy UK · 29-07-2011, 01:14

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Originally Posted by undertakereddie

@mediaboy Will series 3 of Glee and Terra Nova and Other USA Shows Be Shown on Sky Anytime+ on Virgin Media On Demand Service?

No idea.

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Bid TV: Three shopping to be given an makeover next week.

From August 1st bid TV, price-drop TV and speed auction TV will drop ''TV'' from their name.

Bid TV will become bid on Virgin Channel 745,
Speed Auction TV will become speed auction on Virgin Channel 746,
Price Drop TV will become price-drop on Virgin Channel 741.

http://news.bid.tv/index.php/bid-reb...hat-you-think/

gcampbell · 29-07-2011, 09:34

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Originally Posted by jagsman

Looking at the schedules for Sky Atlantic, it would be more appropriate if they named the channel "US Gold". People are actually willing to pay extra just to get this channel, really?

To be fair, lots of channels show repeats, it's the new content they show which is why I want it.

Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, Treme, The Borgias, Blue Bloods - all of these I wanted to watch - I cannot think of another channel which has so many programmes I would like to watch.

Alas, I cannot get Sky, so I must wait for VM to get the channel and if it cost extra I would pay it and not be too fussed - a worthwhile investment to my mind.

Itshim · 29-07-2011, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

No idea.

---------- Post added at 00:14 ---------- Previous post was at 00:02 ----------

Bid TV: Three shopping to be given an makeover next week.

From August 1st bid TV, price-drop TV and speed auction TV will drop ''TV'' from their name.

Bid TV will become bid on Virgin Channel 745,
Speed Auction TV will become speed auction on Virgin Channel 746,
Price Drop TV will become price-drop on Virgin Channel 741.

http://news.bid.tv/index.php/bid-reb...hat-you-think/

I sorry I understand you are finding it hard to add any news but REALLY is this worth the space it takes up

spiderplant · 29-07-2011, 12:13

Well I thought it was interesting. Especially if the logos on TiVo will be changing.

(Much more interesting than the talk of a single foreign programme channel that normal dominates these pages!)

Big-Ted · 29-07-2011, 13:57

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/News/Most...-VoD-deal-Sky/

UKTV signs major VoD deal with Sky

UKTV, the digital TV broadcaster, has launched its first video-on-demand service, after signing a deal that will bring classic BBC programming such as 'Fawlty Towers' to Sky Anytime+.
Doctor Who: among programmes to be available on demand to Sky customers

As part of the deal, Sky will add three high-definition UKTV channels to the two it already offers. Watch HD and Dave HD are scheduled to launch in October and Alibi HD will go live in 2012.

Now I'm only guessing here but with Eden HD and Good Food HD already on Sky thats going to be 5 channels in HD made by a company that VM own 50% in that we have not been told we will get by a certain date if ever.......

Well done VM you should be ashamed.

clinteastman · 29-07-2011, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Big-Ted

Now I'm only guessing here but with Eden HD and Good Food HD already on Sky thats going to be 5 channels in HD made by a company that VM own 50% in that we have not been told we will get by a certain date if ever.......

Well done VM you should be ashamed.

I can't understand why they don't carry them, seems like madness!!

alwaysabear · 29-07-2011, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Big-Ted

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/News/Most...-VoD-deal-Sky/

UKTV signs major VoD deal with Sky

UKTV, the digital TV broadcaster, has launched its first video-on-demand service, after signing a deal that will bring classic BBC programming such as 'Fawlty Towers' to Sky Anytime+.
Doctor Who: among programmes to be available on demand to Sky customers

As part of the deal, Sky will add three high-definition UKTV channels to the two it already offers. Watch HD and Dave HD are scheduled to launch in October and Alibi HD will go live in 2012.

Now I'm only guessing here but with Eden HD and Good Food HD already on Sky thats going to be 5 channels in HD made by a company that VM own 50% in that we have not been told we will get by a certain date if ever.......

Well done VM you should be ashamed.

I just fail to understand why VM do not carry these channels.
I am beginning to wonder if VM have enough band width to carry anymore HD channels.