Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III. - Page 24

LeedsAreGoingUp · 15-07-2011, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Its Pay TV Channel on Sky.

You're looking too much into it. Sky haven't included quite a few channels on that list. Such as SonyTV, Bet TV, and a whole lot more. Including Filmfour, 5usa, and about a 100 more channels.

Should we be in a panic because a 100 other channels on Sky arent on there?

Challenge isnt closing, its free to air. You have no proof beyond a list with about 20 percent of channels on Sky to make that assumption.

Edit: Pretty sure the only reason it requires a Sky subscription for Sky customers is more because of the carrage agreement than anything else, I'm assuming Sky will place this on fully free to air on the new satelite.

Though it isnt fully free to air on Sky, I would still class this as a free to air channel as its available on freeview to tens of millions of UK freeview boxes, and on the M package on Virgin.

And on Freesat this channel is encrypted but as said above I cant see that lasting. The new Satelite will add more capacity for channels to launch on Freesat including the 5usa and other channels from 5. Five even confirmed these are joining freesat.

DJ-SWITCH · 15-07-2011, 23:16

got my new TiVo box today the channel setup is proper good better then the V+HD box

denphone · 16-07-2011, 06:53

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Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH

got my new TiVo box today the channel setup is proper good better then the V+HD box

Great glad you are enjoying it.

Joedm45 · 16-07-2011, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Chad

My feelings exactly.

MB started this thread to, "Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network."

All I'm seeing is posts comparing SKY to Virgin, moans about what isn't coming soon and guesses about what might come eventually. That's why I asked if the other thread could make a return so these posts have a home.

Whilst I respect everyone is free to their opinion, and firmly believe in freedom of speech, these rights don't necessarily exsist in the world of forums were Moderators can edit or remove your posts, especially when your post is way off topic....just like this one

Quick suggestion for you Chad.

For all confirmed changes to VM TV I keep an eye on the changelog thread. Just facts and no bull. I hope this hasn't been forgotten about as its been a little while since the last post

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...g-page-42.html

alwaysabear · 16-07-2011, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Joedm45

Quick suggestion for you Chad.

For all confirmed changes to VM TV I keep an eye on the changelog thread. Just facts and no bull. I hope this hasn't been forgotten about as its been a little while since the last post

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...g-page-42.html

Now there's a surprise lol

That is very good advice its the only place that shows anything that is confirmed new.

devilincarnate · 16-07-2011, 19:06

Here is a list of what came and when last.

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BBC HD Feb-07
Channel 4 HD Jul-09
FX HD Jul-09
Nat Geo HD Jul-09
MTVN HD Jul-09
ESPN HD Aug-09
Sky Living HD Oct-09
ITV1 HD Apr-10
E4 HD Apr-10
Syfy HD Apr-10
Discovery HD Apr-10
Eurosport HD Apr-10
Five HD Jul-10
Film 4 HD Jul-10
Ten Sky Movies HD Aug-10
Two Sky Sports HD Aug-10
Comedy Central HD Sep-10
Sky1 HD Oct-10
BBC One HD Nov-10
Sky Arts 1 HD Apr-11
Sky Arts 2 HD Apr-11

This was taken from www.vmhd.blogspot.com.

Chad · 17-07-2011, 03:16

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Originally Posted by Joedm45

Quick suggestion for you Chad.

For all confirmed changes to VM TV I keep an eye on the changelog thread. Just facts and no bull. I hope this hasn't been forgotten about as its been a little while since the last post

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...g-page-42.html

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep an eye on the thread. Very good info wise.

ken1234 · 17-07-2011, 11:59

virgin shots as been add to App on TiVo.

muppetman11 · 17-07-2011, 18:45

Look at this one massive media company possibly to another

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/92...l#post35274597

17-07-2011, 18:50

Disney buying Sky?

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Originally Posted by Sky - 6 Months in the future

Sky is the only provider that has all 8 Sky Sports Channels available in high definition.

Sky Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Atlantic, Classic and News.

But really, this could be brilliant for Virgin customers. If Disney scrap the horrific charge for Premium HD or at least include all channels for that price, we could be looking at a less Sky-like Sky.

devilincarnate · 17-07-2011, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

Disney buying Sky?

Very true as Disney owns ESPN and they have the others? How would it work as it would be the same as when SKY has Prem Plus?

denphone · 17-07-2011, 18:54

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Look at this one massive media company possibly to another

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/92...l#post35274597

l have grave doubts about this report.

17-07-2011, 18:56

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Very true as Disney owns ESPN and they have the others? How would it work as it would be the same as when SKY has Prem Plus?

More of a joke really, I'm sure ESPN would rather keep their brand name over here and also they can charge for both SS and ESPN.

But I doubt they'd launch another PPV system like PremPlus, they'd just change the name of the ESPN channels.

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Originally Posted by denphone

l have grave doubts about this report.

How so? Disney are probably the biggest sports and kids broadcasters in the world, its not much of a foreign concept to them. Plus, like Sky now, they have money coming out their rear end.

denphone · 17-07-2011, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

More of a joke really, I'm sure ESPN would rather keep their brand name over here and also they can charge for both SS and ESPN.

But I doubt they'd launch another PPV system like PremPlus, they'd just change the name of the ESPN channels.

How so? Disney are probably the biggest sports and kids broadcasters in the world, its not much of a foreign concept to them. Plus, like Sky now, they have money coming out their rear end.

Well l just can't see it myself.

devilincarnate · 17-07-2011, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

More of a joke really, I'm sure ESPN would rather keep their brand name over here and also they can charge for both SS and ESPN.

But I doubt they'd launch another PPV system like PremPlus, they'd just change the name of the ESPN channels.

No it was not meant as a joke just trying to point out what could happen if one provider got all the rights?