General : Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014

[Media Boy UK]

MB Views: More CSC Media Group channels set to launch on Virgin Media?

Virgin Media last signed an deal with CSC Media back in February 2011 when POP was axe to make way for True Entertainment.

So base on that I think we may see the following channels in the coming months on Virgin Media:

-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show Dance
-Flava
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Kix
-Pop
-Pop Girl
-Tiny Pop
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

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Originally Posted by passingbat

What a difference a year makes

In 2013 they were reportedly (by various people) just around the corner

Sky Basic Channels deal is rumoured to be up in 2019 so we may not see any Sky Branded channels until then.

But we may get them sooner if:

-Sky need the money to pay for the Sports rights they got to pay.
-Or an BSkyB takeover.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

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Well it does count, because it's not on Sky. You have to pay for some of the OD content on Sky, as you well know.

Only PPV films, same as you do on VM.

That is PPV, not on Demand.

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by Dave42

it only the ones that think sky will let VM have missing channels do that OB

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Local TV: London Live goes live on March 31st.

London Local TV broadcaster has confirmed that London Live will launch on March 31st 2014.

Virgin Viewers in London can watch London Live from launch on Virgin Channel 159.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...aunch-31-march

Originally Posted by Media Boy

You may see pigs fly sooner before you see more Sky Channels being launched on Virgin Media.

Oh dear so I'm not hopeful for any MB "sky hd channels and Atlantic to launch tomorrow" posts anytime soon! That would have been quite a day if it ever happened!

I'll go back to the excitement of the BT sport launch thread instead and watch the sheer chaos and excitement of its unexpected launch to cheer me up!

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

Oh dear so I'm not hopeful for any MB "sky hd channels and Atlantic to launch tomorrow" posts anytime soon! That would have been quite a day if it ever happened!

I'll go back to the excitement of the BT sport launch thread instead and watch the sheer chaos and excitement of its unexpected launch to cheer me up!

never hold your breath on that Vince

[DJ-SWITCH]

[QUOTE=Media Boy;35662575]MB Views: More CSC Media Group channels set to launch on Virgin Media?

Virgin Media last signed an deal with CSC Media back in February 2011 when POP was axe to make way for True Entertainment.

So base on that I think we may see the following channels in the coming months on Virgin Media:

-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show Dance
-Flava
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Kix
-Pop
-Pop Girl
-Tiny Pop
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

good news glad about

Flava
BuzMuzik
Chart Show TV
Chart Show Dance
True Drama
True Movies 2

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Got a link for that info ?

I've certainly not seen that info , WWE network in the USA is bypassing the cable/satellite companies to launch a digital version available on PC/Laptop , Roku , Android , IOS , PS3/4 , Xbox etc according to wikipedia they also say that DirecTV in the US issued a statement saying they were re-evaluating whether to continue carrying WWE PPV events because the PPV events would also be available on WWE network once it launches.

It would certainly appear nothing has been decided as of yet , I guess they've a few options strike another deal with Sky , try and find a new broadcast partner or go it alone via online and connected devices.

No link but has come from the same source that told me about SYFY etc dropping down a package amongst other stuff. So far they have been 95% correct.
Also as MB reported a new CSC deal has been signed with VM i mentioned last year that Bliss etc would be coming this year. This info was from the same source so i have no reason to doubt them.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

MB Views: More CSC Media Group channels set to launch on Virgin Media?

Virgin Media last signed an deal with CSC Media back in February 2011 when POP was axe to make way for True Entertainment.

So base on that I think we may see the following channels in the coming months on Virgin Media:

-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show Dance
-Flava
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

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Are coming within 2nd quarter of 2014 not sure about the others but i'd imagine so.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

MB Views: More CSC Media Group channels set to launch on Virgin Media?

Virgin Media last signed an deal with CSC Media back in February 2011 when POP was axe to make way for True Entertainment.

So base on that I think we may see the following channels in the coming months on Virgin Media:

-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show Dance
-Flava
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Kix
-Pop
-Pop Girl
-Tiny Pop
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

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Sky Basic Channels deal is rumoured to be up in 2019 so we may not see any Sky Branded channels until then.

But we may get them sooner if:

-Sky need the money to pay for the Sports rights they got to pay.
-Or an BSkyB takeover.

I am sure the deal for basic channels was a nine year deal from when they signed the deal to sell there channels to sky so 2019 sounds about right. They could always negoiate a new deal for new channels.

[spankysmagicpian]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Maybe we've been talking about it too much and now the Virgin Media Viewer has decided we can't have these channels...

[gba93]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Maybe we've been talking about it too much and now the Virgin Media Viewer has decided we can't have these channels...

Maybe, if we keep quiet, very quiet about "it", he/she will relent and let us have them

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by gba93

Maybe, if we keep quiet, very quiet about "it", he/she will relent and let us have them

You've got it! Let's all be very quiet and watch this space. Tee hee!

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Originally Posted by passingbat

Only PPV films, same as you do on VM.

That is PPV, not on Demand.

Well, actually, it's both. Customers on the lower packages have to PPV for their Music On Demand by this method, and the clue is in the title.

I still say that the Netflix app on the TIVO box is a major advance and provides us with something Sky hasn't got. It has massively improved our choice of programming and it will only get better with time.

As for the argument that you can get TIVO by other means is concerned, it is mainly younger people and the better off that have this equipment. Most people don't have it, and for them, this is a really good development. At £5.99 per month, this is incredible value for money and puts Picturebox into the shade.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

As for the argument that you can get TIVO by other means is concerned, it is mainly younger people and the better off.

You can get a box that will stream Netflix for £33:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/WD-TV-Play-M...cp_computers_0


And there may even be cheaper ones about. You can pick up Bluray players (to replace your standard DVD player) for often as low as £50 which include Netflix.

And as for 'mainly younger people', that simply isn't the case; I can testify to that. And loads of older people have tablets, mostly all of which are capable of getting Netflix.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by passingbat

You can get a box that will stream Netflix for £33:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/WD-TV-Play-M...cp_computers_0


And there may even be cheaper ones about. You can pick up Bluray players (to replace your standard DVD player) for often as low as £50 which include Netflix.

And as for 'mainly younger people', that simply isn't the case; I can testify to that. And loads of older people have tablets, mostly all of which are capable of getting Netflix.

I mostly use my ps3 to watch Netflix or my pc as my pc is right next to my tv anyway as i use it for media.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

I mostly use my ps3 to watch Netflix or my pc as my pc is right next to my tv anyway as i use it for media.

As you say, there are loads of ways; many using equipment you already have, or by buying new kit that can be bought inexpensively.

Old Boy doesn't seem to get that. There is no denying that Netflix on Tivo is useful, though limited in it's potential, but it is by no means essential.

[nicknewark]

http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/01/netf...2014-premiere/

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Sorry, should have posted that in the netflix section.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

MB Views: More CSC Media Group channels set to launch on Virgin Media?

Virgin Media last signed a deal with CSC Media back in February 2011 when POP was axed to make way for True Entertainment.

So based on that, I think we may see the following channels in the coming months on Virgin Media:

Why would a deal signed in February 2011 mean channels appearing this year? Surely the channels would have appeared in 2011 soon after the deal was inked?