Sky Atlantic on Virgin Media - Page 8

Flyboy · 05-01-2011, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Chad

SKY's press release today about SKY Atlantic.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...ltantic_HD.htm

"Sky Atlantic HD to bring the very best in entertainment and drama exclusively to Sky customers from 1st February 2011
Sky today confirmed the eagerly awaited launch of Sky Atlantic HD â€“ a brand new channel that will provide the very best in entertainment, drama and films to Sky customers across the UK and Ireland. Bringing together innovative and distinctive original productions from home and abroad, Sky Atlantic will be free and exclusive to all 10 million Sky customers from its launch on 1 st February 2011."

I think this is the first time SKY have referred to the channel as SKY Atlantic, not SKY Atlantic HD in any of their previous communications.

The evidence is beginning to build that we ain't getting this channel in either HD or SD. Until someone can post proof that we are, don't expect your new channel on the 01st February 2011

If it is free, does that mean it will available on Freesat?

mersey70 · 06-01-2011, 00:33

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Originally Posted by Flyboy

If it is free, does that mean it will available on Freesat?

No, it will be encrypted. My understanding is it will be 'free' to all Sky customers regardless of what packs they have. A bit like XL customers get 'free' HD.

06-01-2011, 07:50

Looks like there are going to be 102 unlucky poll voters sky atlantic is not coming to vm .

alwaysabear · 06-01-2011, 09:15

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Originally Posted by richard1960

Looks like there are going to be 102 unlucky poll voters sky atlantic is not coming to vm .

As one of the 102, I did not expect SA to be available, but you can hope! Although the hope is wearing a bit thin with VM lately, we have been promised so much ,but so little has been delivered, Sky basics in Hd, Red Button.

Bofrok · 06-01-2011, 12:21

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Originally Posted by richard1960

Looks like there are going to be 102 unlucky poll voters sky atlantic is not coming to vm .

As one of those who voted it was really for more channel choice for viewers but I'm not really bothered so could just as easily have voted "Do not care"

Digital Fanatic · 06-01-2011, 14:29

It would have been nice to have, but I'm not upset about it. I just hope Sky plays nice with the content from Bravo

devilincarnate · 06-01-2011, 14:35

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Originally Posted by mersey70

No, it will be encrypted. My understanding is it will be 'free' to all Sky customers regardless of what packs they have. A bit like XL customers get 'free' HD.

What it is all customers get it free till Sept 2011 and then they will need to get the variety pack ( but you still need the HD pack to watch the HD version )

Digital Fanatic · 06-01-2011, 14:39

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

What it is all customers get it free till Sept 2011 and then they will need to get the variety pack ( but you still need the HD pack to watch the HD version )

I bet that will be in the middle of a "blockbuster" programme too knowing Sky

devilincarnate · 06-01-2011, 15:04

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

I bet that will be in the middle of a "blockbuster" programme too knowing Sky

Could be in the middle of a few " blockbusters". Just so that will get more people to take the variety pack

mersey70 · 06-01-2011, 15:17

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Could be in the middle of a few " blockbusters". Just so that will get more people to take the variety pack

The variety pack is only Â£1 to add so you could get it in SD at least for virtually nothing, it might be worth a nicker for Atlantic alone if it appeals to you.

devilincarnate · 06-01-2011, 15:42

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Originally Posted by mersey70

The variety pack is only Â£1 to add so you could get it in SD at least for virtually nothing, it might be worth a nicker for Atlantic alone if it appeals to you.

Yes it is only Â£1 after you have had one entertainment pack at Â£19.50 per month, so i can understand what you mean.

06-01-2011, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

It would have been nice to have, but I'm not upset about it. I just hope Sky plays nice with the content from Bravo

I wonder if at the time of the sale of the vmtv channels and the consequent closing down of Bravo and what was Virgin 1 (soon), wether the vm negotiators were relying on sky to keep supplying the content from these after agreeing a carriage deal.Rather then just hoping sky plays nice.

Digital Fanatic · 06-01-2011, 16:42

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Originally Posted by richard1960

I wonder if at the time of the sale of the vmtv channels and the consequent closing down of Bravo and what was Virgin 1 (soon), wether the vm negotiators were relying on sky to keep supplying the content from these after agreeing a carriage deal.Rather then just hoping sky plays nice.

I don't know for sure.... The thing is, this is Sky we are talking about here!

I think they see VM's TiVo as a real competitor to their service, so are relying on exclusive content.

I's expect more exclusive channels from Sky in the future, at least in HD.

Of course the plans that VM have with TiVo are amazing and Sky are going to fight with what they've got.

06-01-2011, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

I don't know for sure.... The thing is, this is Sky we are talking about here!

I think they see VM's TiVo as a real competitor to their service, so are relying on exclusive content.

I's expect more exclusive channels from Sky in the future, at least in HD.

Of course the plans that VM have with TiVo are amazing and Sky are going to fight with what they've got.

Yes pretty much agree with your post,definately it is "sky we are talking about" Yes i would take it as a given sky will be looking for more exclusive content HD or otherwise ,and to be fair to virgin the tv content is good most of the "worth having" channels are there.

It will be good for virgin when TiVo actually launches for customers sounds an amazing product that should move the tv platform on in leaps and bounds.Hopefully at last a dynamic EPG,and eventually the ability to record remotely ie via a mobile phone app,as well as all the other things i have read about it.

mersey70 · 06-01-2011, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

I don't know for sure.... The thing is, this is Sky we are talking about here!

I think they see VM's TiVo as a real competitor to their service, so are relying on exclusive content.

I's expect more exclusive channels from Sky in the future, at least in HD.

Of course the plans that VM have with TiVo are amazing and Sky are going to fight with what they've got.

I know you have loyalties to your employer which of course is fine but I simply don't believe Sky are that worried about a competitor launching a set top box, it dosen't work like that. Since when has a set top box been the deciding factor for a new customer, free PVR's are the norm anyway now. Sky acknowledge it has given them something to think about though but I can see their upcoming ad campaign now. Average Joe probably couldn't care less so long as they get the channels they want and can record them. The term 'Sky Plus' is part of the language now, I doubt Tivo ever will be. It certainly isn't in the US as less than 3m are in ciruclation.

What better spoiler than Sky Atlantic to trump VM for a potential new customer? It will be content this, content that and in the current regulatory environment there is nothing VM, BT or anyone can do about it.