General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1. - Page 175

muppetman11 · 15-03-2013, 16:52

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

I noticed a lot of adverts now saying exclusive to sky,Certainly looks like its a long way off showing up anywhere else yet.hav been watching Vegas,good show but its looking like a cancellation m8

Usually the case with the American shows , shame really as its a good show at least 'The Following' got renewed.

denphone · 15-03-2013, 16:58

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

It's more info for Arthur , you know how he likes to blame other platforms for not carrying it.

Sssssssh Arthur listening.

bamav · 15-03-2013, 17:01

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Just realised this hasn't been mentioned anywhere http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...nels-245a.aspx

Mentioned it in post 2574... Just didn't provide detail or a link.

Regardless, it's quite disappointing that they're suggesting it'll be later in the year.

Don't want to upset the apple cart, but does anyone know for how long the contract for the new ITV HD channels runs? And is it possible that Sky could gain exclusive rights again at some point in the future? Guess this question could apply to any other non-national channel...

nicko · 15-03-2013, 17:14

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I've just been watching a recording of 'Vegas' off Sky Atlantic , during the interval the Sky Atlantic logo popped up with 'Only on Sky' written underneath I have to say its the first time I've noticed this.

I've noticed that the Sky Atlantic logo only stays visible for a few seconds after add breaks and then it's gone leaving a lovely clear picture to watch.

ken1234 · 15-03-2013, 17:46

PictureBox movies half price.

denphone · 15-03-2013, 17:51

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Originally Posted by ken1234

PictureBox movies half price.

Not for me.

Henkesghost · 15-03-2013, 18:33

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Originally Posted by ken1234

PictureBox movies half price.

Total total waste of time

DaMac · 15-03-2013, 18:53

Who watches picture box?

denphone · 15-03-2013, 18:57

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Originally Posted by DaMac

Who watches picture box?

Maybe the dog , the cat and the goldfish.

howardmicks · 15-03-2013, 19:17

Good news about it coming on anytime,maybe at same time we may see HD version.companies can't disclose launch dates vm will have to do that

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Originally Posted by bamav

Mentioned it in post 2574... Just didn't provide detail or a link.

Regardless, it's quite disappointing that they're suggesting it'll be later in the year.

Don't want to upset the apple cart, but does anyone know for how long the contract for the new ITV HD channels runs? And is it possible that Sky could gain exclusive rights again at some point in the future? Guess this question could apply to any other non-national channel...

Very doubtful bud,only reason they had exclusive in first place because they part financed the HD versions to start up,done the same with nickelodeon(that's why we ain't got that yet)and from what I have been hearing universal HD and more4 HD.part of the deal is exclusive rights for x amount of time,did the same with e4

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Vm have to just sit and wait,I'm sure like itv 2,3+4 they will asap

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And I also believe they did similar with Tcm and disney

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Vm did a similar deal with ch4 for film 4hd the exclusive deal runs out August,hence it starting on sky in September.Not justifying sky's deal but if you invest in a channel you want to gain some advantage and looking at it another way maybe if sky didn't do this we would not have as many HD channels,so a delay is better than no channel at all

Dave42 · 15-03-2013, 20:23

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I've just been watching a recording of 'Vegas' off Sky Atlantic , during the interval the Sky Atlantic logo popped up with 'Only on Sky' written underneath I have to say its the first time I've noticed this.

well goes to prove I was right no chance they stop with holding it like the rest there with holding

15-03-2013, 21:50

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Originally Posted by bamav

...is it possible that Sky could gain exclusive rights again at some point in the future? Guess this question could apply to any other non-national channel...

It's much easier for them to negotiate exclusive carriage deals for new channels. Existing channels would be far more tricky, especially when they are carried on multiple platforms. The contract with Sky would overlap those with other carriers, so an exclusive deal with Sky would be likely to put the channel owners in breach of contract with the other carriers.

VM should consider getting involved in negotiations for new channels at an early stage. At the moment, the method of taking new channels when the contract is renewed, just gives Sky a window of opportunity to negotiate exclusive carriage.

howardmicks · 15-03-2013, 22:38

As said before itv,universal,e4,Disney,nickelodeon and more 4 and many more hd channels were made possible by investments in them by sky.vm don't own channels anymore and unless a change in there policies are never likely to do so or invest in current sd channels to do HD versions,so I'm afraid what is currently happening is going to continue.that is why sky are getting temporary exclusive deals and I don't blame them,I'm no sky fan but I wouldn't invest in channels for others to reap the rewards straight away.

Ben B · 15-03-2013, 22:57

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Originally Posted by nicko

I've noticed that the Sky Atlantic logo only stays visible for a few seconds after add breaks and then it's gone leaving a lovely clear picture to watch.

Same on Sky 1

ocav · 16-03-2013, 00:02

I have a slight feeling Virgin may of held back the ITV HD channels themselves. If you think about it, launch a set of HD channels this Thursday, possibly some next Thursday, then the following Thursday you have the Sky Movies Disney HD Channel launching. Sweetens the deal for Easter. Not likely however. But maybe if Universal/E! HD etc were waiting for ITV to launch, if they can produce new channels on a weekly basis then customers are happy and start spreading the word.

Also, is PictureBox really struggling that much to gain subs? First we have had it free twice in 6 months and now it's half price!