Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II. - Page 12

carlwaring · 07-04-2011, 16:59

Can I just say, for the record, that I would love CBS Action and Sony Entertainment Channel. Thanks.

howardmicks · 07-04-2011, 17:10

First congrats vm for 2 new hd channels,Finally something is being added rather than taken away.Got to say sky arts 1+2 are not channels for me but least its a start ( i hope )

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Can I just say, for the record, that I would love CBS Action and Sony Entertainment Channel. Thanks.

Cant believe we still aint got them,They are on freesat for flaming sake and soon going hd.Hopefully more announcements coming soon

OLDGOLD · 07-04-2011, 17:12

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Originally Posted by mersey70

It will be handy for Sky Arts HD in particular, they clearly don't skimp on bit rates although I don't know if that will be relevant to the feed VM will use anyway.

The PQ and audio can be nothing short of stunning which is why I sought these channels so much.

And plenty of content is native too.

I can relate to that! Just before Crimbo, when I had Sky I watched a Status Quo gig on one of the Sky Arts HD channels. The PQ and audio were awesome. Almost felt like you were actually there at times, especially from the sound point of view. I hope VM don't stitch us up by screwing up the transmissions of these channels to fit them onto their 'over-capacitated' network.

mersey70 · 07-04-2011, 17:20

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

First congrats vm for 2 new hd channels,Finally something is being added rather than taken away.Got to say sky arts 1+2 are not channels for me but least its a start ( i hope )

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Cant believe we still aint got them,They are on freesat for flaming sake and soon going hd.Hopefully more announcements coming soon

Sony launches tonight. It is an encrypted service although I don't know whether it is part of a subscription package or just scrambled for rights reasons.

Eitherway it isn't going to be available on Freesat at launch. All the CBS channels are though.

Digital Fanatic · 07-04-2011, 17:23

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Originally Posted by OLDGOLD

I can relate to that! Just before Crimbo, when I had Sky I watched a Status Quo gig on one of the Sky Arts HD channels. The PQ and audio were awesome. Almost felt like you were actually there at times, especially from the sound point of view. I hope VM don't stitch us up by screwing up the transmissions of these channels to fit them onto their 'over-capacitated' network.

Eh?

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

First congrats vm for 2 new hd channels,Finally something is being added rather than taken away.Got to say sky arts 1+2 are not channels for me but least its a start ( i hope )

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Cant believe we still aint got them,They are on freesat for flaming sake and soon going hd.Hopefully more announcements coming soon

A channel being on Freeview or Freesat has no bearing on it's ability to be on VM Cable.

muppetman11 · 07-04-2011, 17:24

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Originally Posted by mersey70

Sony launches tonight. It is an encrypted service although I don't know whether it is part of a subscription package or just scrambled for rights reasons.

Eitherway it isn't going to be available on Freesat at launch.

Yes channel 157 on Sky and I believe CBS Action HD and CBS Drama HD have been granted a license by OFCOM and should arrive on Satellite.

http://www.joinfreesat.co.uk/index.p...wo-hd-channels

NuclearWinter · 07-04-2011, 17:25

Just want to say I'm delighted that Sky Arts 1/2 HD are coming.

Now I just need AlJazeera and NHK World as well and I won't be missing any of my favourite channels from Sky anymore!

virginruinedntl · 07-04-2011, 17:34

yeah, aljazeera, nhk world and russia today would be great, nhk world HD is launching on Freesat soon, would be nice to get it on virgin too.

muppetman11 · 07-04-2011, 17:38

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Originally Posted by virginruinedntl

yeah, aljazeera, nhk world and russia today would be great, nhk world HD is launching on Freesat soon, would be nice to get it on virgin too.

Sky also http://www.mediamughals.com/News/1/1...nd_Freesat.htm

Arthurgray50@blu · 07-04-2011, 17:39

This is what l mean, two channels l don't even watch, and VM put them on as NEW channels.

Digital Fanatic · 07-04-2011, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

This is what l mean, two channels l don't even watch, and VM put them on as NEW channels.

They are new to VM, we don't currently carry them

just because you don't watch them...others do.

devilincarnate · 07-04-2011, 17:44

Looks like it the old "here we go again" as they have added new channels and now it i did not get the channels that i wanted. So now i will have a rant?

VirginMediaPhil · 07-04-2011, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

They are new to VM, we don't currently carry them

just because you don't watch them...others do.

Exactly. Just because VM staff members don't watch Sky News HD, doesn't mean others don't either.

Henkesghost · 07-04-2011, 17:48

Well done Virgin

Digital Fanatic · 07-04-2011, 17:52

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Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil

Exactly. Just because VM staff members don't watch Sky News HD, doesn't mean others don't either.

We don't carry Sky News HD, so can't watch it