General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by gba93

Am I the only one who couldn't care less about whether SA comes to VM or not?

Nope!!!

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by gba93

Am I the only one who couldn't care less about whether SA comes to VM or not?

nope don't care about it myself but want it for the people that do want it like Den and old boy ect but it not coming to VM

[Parlyboy]

Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Nope!!!

Same here

[geordiechris]

Likewise, not bothered in the slightest

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Dave42

nope don't care about it myself but want it for the people that do want it like Den and old boy ect but it not coming to VM

Well we shall see what the wind blows through in the coming weeks and months.

[ChrisB74]

All i am bothered about now is that the loss of channels [including an HD one!] is reflected in a price reduction NOW by Virgin Media.

Its outrageous they are sweeping this all under the carpet and not addressing it head on - simple FAQ on ARE WE GETTING REPLACEMENTs?

1) if NO then all packs (L to XL) should be reduced by £1-£3
2) if YES then details of which ones are in negotiation and timescales

Every commercial discussion should have deadlines and targets and if there aren't any and VM are just riding a driverless train then they are more unprofessional than I ever thought.

TELL US!

[kgollop]

Originally Posted by Gunslinger

The attached from the Guardian makes interesting reading.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...nnel-itv4-dave

Sky ARE apparently considering launching a new 'Sky Bravo' channel and have, apparently, been in talks with Virgin Media about carrying it, but without agreement.

Looks like more is going on than meets the eye.

Interesting that they are holding off on launching the channel due to not agreeing carriage deal with VM. Maybe some tie in with the previous sale to Sky

[howardmicks]

Well just phoned bt pretending to be a vm customer wanting to move and get prices,got onto the subject bt sports and he 100% guaranteed me that it wouldnt be on vm come start of the premiership to which I replied thought they were in talks.he told me talks ended last week and they have been told no active talks at the minute.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by Gunslinger

The attached from the Guardian makes interesting reading.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...nnel-itv4-dave

Sky ARE apparently considering launching a new 'Sky Bravo' channel and have, apparently, been in talks with Virgin Media about carrying it, but without agreement.

Looks like more is going on than meets the eye.

Oh well, now it's out in the public domain I feel comfortable sharing what I know about SKY's intentions for the new channel.

As suggested it's a male orientated channel. It’s going to have an adrenaline theme. A combination of sport and high octane American programming. The channel will also contain reality programming.

Think along the lines of Wrestling, Boxing, Dog the Bounty Hunter and Spartacus to get an idea of what the channel will feel like. I’m not suggesting these shows will be on the channel, but give a flavour of what SKY are looking to achieve.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by ChrisB74

All i am bothered about now is that the loss of channels [including an HD one!] is reflected in a price reduction NOW by Virgin Media.

Its outrageous they are sweeping this all under the carpet and not addressing it head on - simple FAQ on ARE WE GETTING REPLACEMENTs?

1) if NO then all packs (L to XL) should be reduced by £1-£3
2) if YES then details of which ones are in negotiation and timescales

Every commercial discussion should have deadlines and targets and if there aren't any and VM are just riding a driverless train then they are more unprofessional than I ever thought.

TELL US!

It's too early to talk about replacements when BT Sport is just around the corner! It's coming, just have to be patient. My guess is that it will arrive on or immediately before 17th.

That's the price for holding out for the best deal available.

---------- Post added at 10:49 ---------- Previous post was at 10:47 ----------

Originally Posted by Media Boy

TCM +1 not set to launch on Tuesday on Virgin Media.

It look like Virgin Media are set to miss out on an other channel from Tuesday.

TCM2 will close at 4am on Monday night on Virgin Channel 417 - but take note the EPG on TCM2 is not right from Tuesday.

TCM +1 will launch on Astra (Sky) but not on Virgin Media on Tuesday.

Well done Virgin - so far this month (From Tuesday) we have loss FIVE Channels but no new channels.

Not so worried about timeshift channels, but we all know what we are really waiting for. Better not let us down... (grits teeth)

[ocav]

Originally Posted by ChrisB74

All i am bothered about now is that the loss of channels [including an HD one!] is reflected in a price reduction NOW by Virgin Media.

Its outrageous they are sweeping this all under the carpet and not addressing it head on - simple FAQ on ARE WE GETTING REPLACEMENTs?

1) if NO then all packs (L to XL) should be reduced by £1-£3
2) if YES then details of which ones are in negotiation and timescales

Every commercial discussion should have deadlines and targets and if there aren't any and VM are just riding a driverless train then they are more unprofessional than I ever thought.

TELL US!

1) L Pack should be reduced? For what reason?
2) for obvious reasons these deals are shrouded in secrecy. If it was the case that Virgin were going to get it in XL and Sky got wiff of that, what do you think they will do?

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by jj20x

It really doesn't look good if they don't bring TCM +1 to VM and lose TCM2 so soon after adding it.

That's how they got TCM2 at rock bottom price! Nice while it lasted

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by ocav

1) L Pack should be reduced? For what reason?
2) for obvious reasons these deals are shrouded in secrecy. If it was the case that Virgin were going to get it in XL and Sky got wiff of that, what do you think they will do?

I really cant see Virgin cutting the prices of L or XL due to five channels (From Tuesday) being remove but Virgin may hold the prices of the L and XL Packages in 2014.

[ocav]

I think if TCM+1 doesnt launch it means that the negotiations team have either given up or are too busy bashing out deals with BT and Sky!

---------- Post added at 10:57 ---------- Previous post was at 10:55 ----------

Originally Posted by Media Boy

I really cant see Virgin cutting the prices of L or XL due to five channels (From Tuesday) being remove but Virgin may hold the prices of the L and XL Packages in 2014.

Oh I agree, i was pointing out the poster had said that both L and XL should be reduced, and I was questioning his reasoning on L being reduced when they havent even lost a 24 hour channel!

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Dave42

as I been saying all alone Chad knew I was right now where is old boy

Ha, ha, this is such a good game! I know it looks bleak, but if Sky have it in mind to release Sky Atlantic to Virgin Media about mid September, the ad is correct. Not too bothered about that to be honest.