General : Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

As i mentioned ages ago. So maybe it should be Theone2k10 exclusive [COLOR="Silver"]

Our Exclusive part was Sky Sports Mix HD.

Up til last night we only saw info from Media Boy sources about Sky Sports Mix coming.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...to-launch.html

Sky Cinema News.

Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Cinema Tom Cruise on Monday as Sky Cinema Star Trek.

Sky Cinema Star Trek will broadcast from July 18th to July 24th on Virgin UK Channel 404.

From July 25th Sky Cinema Greats will reappear on Virgin UK Channel 404.

Originally Posted by Media Boy

We would not go for 5USA +1 for axe on Virgin Media UK.

Our money would be on Channel 5 + 24 being axe on all networks and it slot being use for:

Sky - Spike +1
Freeview - 5USA +1 (UK Wide) with 5Star +1 launching on Freeview HD
Virgin Media UK - Spike

It wasn't a prediction, I wouldn't like to guess which channel they may or may not axe. 5USA +1 was only offered as an example as they previously axed 5* +1.

Viacom is adding extra channels such as VIVA +1 and 5STAR +1 to Freeview (DTPS licences issued by Ofcom) but there's no confirmation of where they are going. There is quite a lot of spare capacity on Freeview for very limited hours during the day. It's possible that Viacom may be joining the other EPG squatters on Freeview and adding channels for a few hours in an attempt to gain better EPG slots. I guess we'll find out fairly soon.

If they add channels full time, they may also want to add them on VM, again, we'll find out eventually.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by jj20x

It wasn't a prediction, I wouldn't like to guess which channel they may or may not axe. 5USA +1 was only offered as an example as they previously axed 5* +1.

Viacom is adding extra channels such as VIVA +1 and 5STAR +1 to Freeview (DTPS licences issued by Ofcom) but there's no confirmation of where they are going. There is quite a lot of spare capacity on Freeview for very limited hours during the day. It's possible that Viacom may be joining the other EPG squatters on Freeview and adding channels for a few hours in an attempt to gain better EPG slots. I guess we'll find out fairly soon.

If they add channels full time, they may also want to add them on VM, again, we'll find out eventually.

5* +1 was axe by Channel 5 old owners for Channel 5 +24 to launch on Sky and Virgin Media UK.

But when Viacom took over they axe BET +1 for 5* +1 to relaunch on Sky.

What have Viacom axe since Channel 5 takeover (Base on info we seen happen on Sky)?

-BET +1 was axe for 5* +1 to relaunch.
-MTV +1 was axe for Spike TV to launch.
-MTV Live SD was axe for MTV Music +1 to launch.
-MTV Live HD was axe for Nick Jr. HD to launch.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

As i mentioned ages ago. So maybe it should be Theone2k10 exclusive
BT sports is staying in XL for the foreseeable future.

Thanks for sharing the info.
Sky Sports Mix puts pressure on BT to up its "game" on its Showcase channel. It will be interesting to see if BT does improve this extremely part-time channel.

[Horizon]

I would imagine that one result of another Sky Sports channel launching is that BT and VM/Liberty may want to mop up the remaining independent sports channels for themselves.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Horizon

I would imagine that one result of another Sky Sports channel launching is that BT and VM/Liberty may want to mop up the remaining independent sports channels for themselves.

Only BIKE, Boxnation or Premier Sports is independent.

Do Liberty own 20% of Eurosport*?

*Eurosport is now own by Discovery.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Our Exclusive part was Sky Sports Mix HD.

Up til last night we only saw info from Media Boy sources about Sky Sports Mix coming.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...to-launch.html

Sky Cinema News.

Sky Cinema will rebrand Sky Cinema Tom Cruise on Monday as Sky Cinema Star Trek.

Sky Cinema Star Trek will broadcast from July 18th to July 24th on Virgin UK Channel 404.

From July 25th Sky Cinema Greats will reappear on Virgin UK Channel 404.

You do realise that when i put the in the post meant that i was having a joke with you right?
Lighten up dude why so serious?

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Originally Posted by Horizon

I would imagine that one result of another Sky Sports channel launching is that BT and VM/Liberty may want to mop up the remaining independent sports channels for themselves.

VM are in the ideal position imo regarding sports as both SKY and BT seem happy to do business with VM, yet SKY and BT don't like doing business with each other, something for VM to ponder on.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

You do realise that when i put the in the post meant that i was having a joke with you right?
Lighten up dude why so serious?

Still down with last night Football game on BT Sport 2.

The year of the under dogs.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Richc1977

I'm expecting it to be just part of the Sky Sports package as I get the impression it's replacing one of the current Sky Sports Channels, Either Sky Sports 5 or SKY Sports F1

However if it's on XL then happy days :-) although would worry that it could be a precursor to VM dropping BT Sport from XL.

There is no connection between Sky Sports Mix starting on VM and the BT Sport wholesale deal.

[muppetman11]

Rumoured to be an imminent announcement from Sky regarding 4K.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Rumoured to be an imminent announcement from Sky regarding 4K.

Sky sports 4k

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Richc1977

I'm expecting it to be just part of the Sky Sports package as I get the impression it's replacing one of the current Sky Sports Channels, Either Sky Sports 5 or SKY Sports F1

It's not replacing any Sky Sports channel, it's a "barker" channel which is there to promote Sky Sports subscriptions. Therefore, there would be no point in it being there for existing Sky Sports subscribers. Expect to see it in packs M+ upwards, ie to anyone who gets the Sky Entertainment channels.

[Ultimate.Conj]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Sky sports 4k

Sky Cinema 4K....oh wait we already know that's coming lol

Sky F1 4K would look amazing...wonder if VM will get this :-(

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by jj20x

It wasn't a prediction, I wouldn't like to guess which channel they may or may not axe. 5USA +1 was only offered as an example as they previously axed 5* +1.

Viacom is adding extra channels such as VIVA +1 and 5STAR +1 to Freeview (DTPS licences issued by Ofcom) but there's no confirmation of where they are going. There is quite a lot of spare capacity on Freeview for very limited hours during the day. It's possible that Viacom may be joining the other EPG squatters on Freeview and adding channels for a few hours in an attempt to gain better EPG slots. I guess we'll find out fairly soon.

If they add channels full time, they may also want to add them on VM, again, we'll find out eventually.

Isn't there still plenty of space on coms 7&8? This does have restricted coverage though.

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Only BIKE, Boxnation or Premier Sports is independent.

Do Liberty own 20% of Eurosport*?

*Eurosport is now own by Discovery.

Wasn't Premier Sports recently sold? I doubt the new owners would want to sell so soon, unless they were given a very good offer.

[theone2k10]

Theone2k10 EXCLUSIVE!

VM are expected to wrap up more on demand content within the next few months, they are (rumoured) to be in talks with Audience (never heard of them) and STARZ.
Will update if/when i get more info.