General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by gizuk

What was the surprise?

Must admit I was wondering the same,if we see anything launch this week it will be premier sport and thats tomoz.there is a possibility of fox+(wish they would get a move on with that)

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Think it is meant to be Friday?

Yer I think yer right bud

[vincerooney]

If fox+ doesn't launch soon ill scream! I don't even want the bloody channel I just want it over and done with its ridiculous!!

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by denphone

Come on PB as surely your time will come soon enough on the XL pack in regards to new channels and services so why decry Premier Sports being on the pack free if that's the case.

If it turns out that PS is free on XL (we still don't know whether that is the case), why couldn't they have used the money for PS to subsidise Netflix?

That way, Sports fans get a Premium addition and so do non sports fans. Going on retail pricing (as a rough guide), sports fans still are the biggest gainers, as BT sport is £15p/m and Netflix is £6p/m. And as Netflix appeals to both sports fans and non sports fans, but PS only appeals to sports fans, Netflix has a wider appeal than PS

Free Netflix would be a great USP; much greater in my view than free Premier Sports, and both sports and non sports fans would feel that they have been treated equally.

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

If fox+ doesn't launch soon ill scream! I don't even want the bloody channel I just want it over and done with its ridiculous!!

Feel same way bud

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Originally Posted by passingbat

If it turns out that PS is free on XL (we still don't know whether that is the case), why couldn't they have used the money for PS to subsidise Netflix?

That way, Sports fans get a Premium addition and so do non sports fans. Going on retail pricing (as a rough guide), sports fans still are the biggest gainers, as BT sport is £15p/m and Netflix is £6p/m

Free Netflix would be a great USP; much greater in my view than free Premier Sports, and both sports and non sports fans would feel that they have been treated equally.

Totally agree

[piquet41]

Originally Posted by passingbat

If it turns out that PS is free on XL (we still don't know whether that is the case), why couldn't they have used the money for PS to subsidise Netflix?

That way, Sports fans get a Premium addition and so do non sports fans. Going on retail pricing (as a rough guide), sports fans still are the biggest gainers, as BT sport is £15p/m and Netflix is £6p/m. And as Netflix appeals to both sports fans and non sports fans, but PS only appeals to sports fans, Netflix has a wider appeal than PS

Free Netflix would be a great USP; much greater in my view than free Premier Sports, and both sports and non sports fans would feel that they have been treated equally.

I love my sports, but like howardmicks I too agree.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by gizuk

What was the surprise?

Mis information mate i had wrong list at time of posting doh! It was MTV Classics but looking at the list i had out last night it was my rumour list. This is what happens if you go near a forum whilst on the old Jack Daniels lol.

[howardmicks]

Just had a email back from lifetime hd owners in regards seeing hd version on vm.no date set yet but is part of future plans,in other words its exclusive to sky for a while and when the deal runs out we can have it

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Mis information mate i had wrong list at time of posting doh! It was MTV Classics but looking at the list i had out last night it was my rumour list. This is what happens if you go near a forum whilst on the old Jack Daniels lol.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

feel slightly the same as the sport is more niche than BT sports but then again some might say that about Eurosport and that is included. I certainly not going to punch the gift horse but if we got SA in XL as well as PS would that balance it out for everyone?

My Idea would be to give PS for free for those who pay £7 for HD as this is currently not looking great value for those who just get it for Sport and miss out from Sky 4 channels

No, because it is a Sky Basics channel. However, Netflix free on XL would be adequate compensation for non-sports viewers in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

<edited as wasn't on topic>
Anyway should be a nice surprise for you tomorrow , that's all i'm allowed to say.

Yeah, if you're a sports fan!

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by howardmicks

Just had a email back from lifetime hd owners in regards seeing hd version on vm.no date set yet but is part of future plans,in other words its exclusive to sky for a while and when the deal runs out we can have it.

That channel may launch when Virgin goes after HISTORY HD and CI HD.

[nick.king]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

If fox+ doesn't launch soon ill scream! I don't even want the bloody channel I just want it over and done with its ridiculous!!

Is it a +1 channel? If it is I can't understand the fuss.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

I'm getting my pop corn ready. This is great viewing for me. Twists and turns. I'm off work sick at the moment and not allowed in as I have a contagious stomach virus so this is good top excitement to my otherwise dull evenings in between toilet visits.

I wonder then MB would be able to talk about the DNP. Is it imminent is it far, far away.

Interesting times

Well, we know that the Sky channels are coming, and with all the secrecy I think this is highly likely to be what MB is talking about. These channels are expected this autumn, but we don't know exactly when.

Alternatively, the only other really secretive negotiations are likely to be in connection with Premier Sports. This is likely to be broadcasting on VM on Friday.

That's the way I see it, anyway!

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Originally Posted by nick.king

Is it a +1 channel? If it is I can't understand the fuss.

Yes it is, but I have had one or two problems recording from Fox lately because their best programmes tend to be on at popular times. So Fox+ would be jolly useful IMHO.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Well, we know that the Sky channels are coming, and with all the secrecy I think this is highly likely to be what MB is talking about. These channels are expected this autumn, but we don't know exactly when.

Alternatively, the only other really secretive negotiations are likely to be in connection with Premier Sports. This is likely to be broadcasting on VM on Friday.

You colder than Iceland.

[theone2k10]

Ginxtv have started their on demand service at the moment it's only a little bit of content on their website but it's looking promising for their on demand content to come to VM in 2014 http://ginx.tv/

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

You colder than Iceland.

Oh dear, I must be older than I thought. Ah, well, it was a good life...

[Anypermitedroute]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Well, we know that the Sky channels are coming, and with all the secrecy I think this is highly likely to be what MB is talking about.

Barring winking from some (if not all) nice forum mmembers I have yet to see any evidence that they are coming, are we sure that this is a confirmed rumour from a good source I dont think we even got to that stage yet?