Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. I

Originally Posted by Acidphire21

yea the main point is VM are giving us the option.

Yeah fair play it's just if i was head of HD i would be looking more at sport, film and documentary which benifit the most from HD.... but meh! TomAto tomoaaaato.

[LEE1]

i think five hd would be good for europa league as we wont see it on itv hd unless they move it to itv 1

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

New Channels now testing (Info from Wikipedia.)

Wikipedia says Virgin Media are now testing the following channels.

Cartoonito
ITV1 HD
ITV2 +1
ITV3 +1
ITV4 +1
Military History

UPDATE:

One of my Virgin testers has told me that Virgin are not testing any of the channels that wikipedia has posted today.

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Note to all Ex-Telewest viewers using the Basildon Headend.

You will lose BBC Radio Kent in your area from Tomorrow.

[MrWright]

I am a big fan of Home and Away, so I really hope that Virgin gets Five HD even though it is highly unlikely. I would be gutted if we don't get it.

[Big Red]

So current standings Sky have 42 HD channels to VM 13 with what I feel is a Go Get List of 11 more taking VM to 24 HD channels.

This then leaves Sky's own HD channels which I can only presume will be part of the Ofcom ruling.
My understanding is that Sky HD channels are a option to VM but this would result in VM charging customer in the region of £20 per month - something that does not make sence when VM are trying to compete.

In that case if VM can offer all HD channels (excluding Skys HD channels) for no extra monthly subscripion then I think us VM customer are getting a good HD service - with the extra option to add Sky HD channels at a premiem.

HD Channels
Sky Movies Comedy- Sky Only
Sky Movies Family- Sky Only
Sky Movies Classics- Sky Only
Sky Movies Modern Greats- Sky Only
Sky Movies SD1- Sky Only
Sky Movies Action/Thriller- Sky Only
Sky Movies Sci-fi/Horror- Sky Only
Sky Movies Indie- Sky Only
Sky Movies Drama- Sky Only
Sky Movies SD2- Sky Only
Sky Box Office 1- Sky Only
Sky Box Office 2- Sky Only
MGM- Sky Only but VM go get List
Disney- Sky Only but VM go get List
Film 4- VM Only
Sky Sports 1- Sky Only
Sky Sports 2- Sky Only
Sky Sports 3- Sky Only
Sky Sports 4- Sky Only
ESPN- Sky & VM
EUROSPORT- Sky & VM
RUSH- Sky Only but VM go get List
Sky1- Sky Only
E4- Sky & VM
SciFi- Sky & VM
FX- Sky & VM
MTV- Sky & VM
History- Sky Only but VM go get List
Bio- Sky Only but VM go get List
Discovery- Sky & VM
CI- Sky Only but VM go get List
Nat Geo- Sky & VM
Nat Geo Wild- Sky Only but VM go get List
Sky Real Lives- Sky Only
Sky Arts 1- Sky Only
Sky Arts 2- Sky Only
Living- VM Only
Hallmark- Sky Only but VM go get List
Sky News- Sky Only
BBC- Sky & VM
ITV- Sky & VM
C4- Sky & VM
Five- Sky Only but VM go get List
Luxe- Sky Only but VM go get List

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It would be also intresting to see how sky reach the 50 HD channels mark by Xmas.

I do know that the below HD channels are in early statges

BBC News HD
ESPN Americia HD
Good Food HD
Since VM have delayed selling VMTV channels its suggested they could revert back to the old plan which was to HD Bravo, Challange and V1. - But i'm guessing these would go down the same route as Living HD - VM Only.

So thats a possiable 6 more but knowing Sky they seem to convert all Sky Channels to HD so guessing Sky2/3 will also get the HD treatment and maybe Sky Sports News.

[TheDon]

Your "Sky Only but VM go get List" options include a number of channels that BskyB have partnerships in. It's only Nat Geo Wild, Rush, Luxe and Disney Cinemagic that BskyB have nothing to do with (and possibly Five, but that remains to be seen) the rest were launched in partnership with BskyB, so could have limitations on their availability to other platforms.

It's surely no coincidence that of all the channels announced not a single one of them has any involvement with BskyB.

[mattboothers]

NGTV message has returned again 2 days later to Oldham... Will we get it updated tonight. Not holding my breath.

[Big Red]

@ TheDon

Yes agree but unless there owned by BskyB then they do not own the rights, exclusivity rights are for limited period of time, after this time then these can be offered to any service provider.

If the service provider takes up the option is another matter.

If BskyB have done the same with Five HD (Cash Injection) then you can bet it would well be over a year until VM customers get Five HD.

But Sky have not stated exclusive to Sky so it seems another deal must of being done.

[Ben B]

Argh what is VM's obsession with rebooting my V+ around 3AM and nothing has changed, there is no point! The live events 'upgrading' message is probably a lie as well. Silly.

[mattboothers]

Originally Posted by Ben B

Argh what is VM's obsession with rebooting my V+ around 3AM and nothing has changed, there is no point! The live events 'upgrading' message is probably a lie as well. Silly.

I agree - same here

[gadge]

Originally Posted by Big Red

So current standings Sky have 42 HD channels to VM 13 with what I feel is a Go Get List of 11 more taking VM to 24 HD channels.

This then leaves Sky's own HD channels which I can only presume will be part of the Ofcom ruling.
My understanding is that Sky HD channels are a option to VM but this would result in VM charging customer in the region of £20 per month - something that does not make sence when VM are trying to compete.

In that case if VM can offer all HD channels (excluding Skys HD channels) for no extra monthly subscripion then I think us VM customer are getting a good HD service - with the extra option to add Sky HD channels at a premiem.

HD Channels
Sky Movies Comedy- Sky Only
Sky Movies Family- Sky Only
Sky Movies Classics- Sky Only
Sky Movies Modern Greats- Sky Only
Sky Movies SD1- Sky Only
Sky Movies Action/Thriller- Sky Only
Sky Movies Sci-fi/Horror- Sky Only
Sky Movies Indie- Sky Only
Sky Movies Drama- Sky Only
Sky Movies SD2- Sky Only
Sky Box Office 1- Sky Only
Sky Box Office 2- Sky Only
MGM- Sky Only but VM go get List
Disney- Sky Only but VM go get List
Film 4- VM Only
Sky Sports 1- Sky Only
Sky Sports 2- Sky Only
Sky Sports 3- Sky Only
Sky Sports 4- Sky Only
ESPN- Sky & VM
EUROSPORT- Sky & VM
RUSH- Sky Only but VM go get List
Sky1- Sky Only
E4- Sky & VM
SciFi- Sky & VM
FX- Sky & VM
MTV- Sky & VM
History- Sky Only but VM go get List
Bio- Sky Only but VM go get List
Discovery- Sky & VM
CI- Sky Only but VM go get List
Nat Geo- Sky & VM
Nat Geo Wild- Sky Only but VM go get List
Sky Real Lives- Sky Only
Sky Arts 1- Sky Only
Sky Arts 2- Sky Only
Living- VM Only
Hallmark- Sky Only but VM go get List
Sky News- Sky Only
BBC- Sky & VM
ITV- Sky & VM
C4- Sky & VM
Five- Sky Only but VM go get List
Luxe- Sky Only but VM go get List

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It would be also intresting to see how sky reach the 50 HD channels mark by Xmas.

I do know that the below HD channels are in early statges

BBC News HD
ESPN Americia HD
Good Food HD
Since VM have delayed selling VMTV channels its suggested they could revert back to the old plan which was to HD Bravo, Challange and V1. - But i'm guessing these would go down the same route as Living HD - VM Only.

So thats a possiable 6 more but knowing Sky they seem to convert all Sky Channels to HD so guessing Sky2/3 will also get the HD treatment and maybe Sky Sports News.

The go get list could well be a possibility if virgin have said more to follow so could be any number of these.Have you any idea red with working for vm?.

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by gadge

The go get list could well be a possibility if virgin have said more to follow so could be any number of these.Have you any idea red with working for vm?.

From reading WWW.VMHD.BLOGSPOT.COM Big Red does not work for VM he has friends that work there and that is where he gets the info from.

Anyway on another note Big Red to the forum.

[Thyroid Help]

media boy, sorry to bring this up, I have one minor problem with your grammar. (mine is not perfect at all but I thought I would bring this to your attention)

Your use of 'an' is nearly always wrong.

An is used before a word that starts with a vowel ie. an igloo, an apple an orange an exclusive etc etc.

A is used elsewhere ie. a HD channel a virgin customer a new channel..

Hope this helps and please dont take this personally its just a bit of advice to enhance my reading pleasure of your posts which I find very helpful!!

keep up the good work

Eeeh that post made an laiugh what a calamity some posters are glad im a full shilling am a full shilling is that or ham i rong

[Big Red]

@ Gadge

Sorry Gadge this is not the place to state if I work or if I know VM staff.
VM take early press releases/inside Intel serious so to protect myself and others its best not to say - Hope you know what I mean

All I can say is BBC News HD, ESPN America HD and Good Food HD are all coming at some point this year.

As stated and as per TheDon post some of the 11 go get could be part of a Sky exclusive - but depends when that exclusive right finishes - Sky do not own these channels.

I fully expect Nat Geo Wild, Rush, Luxe and Disney to be a easy get for VM. and no doubt be part of the VM 20-30 HD channel line up before end of year.

Plus with VM putting the sale of VMTV on the back burner rumours are they could revert to the original plan which resulted in 1)HD and 2)ReBranding to VM - 2) could be expensive and would only be part rebrand as Living has already gone through rebranding and I can not see that getting redone - although VM class Living as there equal to Sky1 (Not Virgin1)


Also Picture Box the £5 amonth extra for movies which is owned by Universal - talks are ongoing that Picture Box could be crapped with VM&Universal partnering there own Movie Channels to compete against Sky.

The £5 picture box is simply not worked as is costing VM more money that it receives.

Plus there are rumours and these are only rumours that with the TiVo boxes coming to the UK by end of the year TiVo and VM are looking into extending TiVo current Blockbuster deal to the UK or seeing what options they have with Love Film - If true this would replace the Film Flex option we have now or mean Film Flex would be come Box Office like pre DVD release.

All I can say I was with Sky for 10 plus years and for me to move from Sky with what they offer to VM must say what direction VM are going in.

And to add to the above watch out Sky Sports - ESPN are coming.
Fully expect ESPN to out bid Sky on more than one Prem league package when they next come up for bidding - ESPN are a huge Global force.

Remember Sky only get UK rights to Prem League with the Prem League selling Global rights direct - if we all think the current prem deal is crazy then I hate to think what the next deal will be.

And who pays for this? Yep us - does anyone recall Sky reducing the Sports package when Setanta/ESPN had 2 packages - not a chance.

The Future is Bright and the Future is VM.