Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III. - Page 94

alwaysabear · 31-08-2011, 14:42

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Sky Atlantic isn't in my top 10 viewed channels , however I'm glad I have access to it as there are some good shows , the channel at the moment is probably worth more to Sky as an exclusive. It will arrive on VM at some point probably not until next year in my opinion.

I would agree with your comments. Sky Atlantic has some good new series on it , but the rest is just padding. IMO Sky would have been better served putting the new series on Sky 1 as it is their flag ship channel.
From Sky's point of view I guess they had to give their customers some thing that was not available to VM and therefore exclusive.

zantarous · 31-08-2011, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

No, it's not as popular as some think. Check out the viewing figures for the channel.

http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weeklyT...rammesOverview

Ratings, sales figures or cash made have never been a proper indicator if something is good. Atlantic really is the channel that Sky One should be.

**Hugh** · 31-08-2011, 15:58

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Originally Posted by zantarous

Ratings, sales figures or cash made have never been a proper indicator if something is good. Atlantic really is the channel that Sky One should be.

Agreed - however, ratings are usually the reason programmes keep being made (or are cancelled).

heavyside · 31-08-2011, 16:40

All the chat on here lately has been about new channels hopefully coming our way. Has anyone got any news about the TiVo improvements we can expect? I read somewhere that there is to be a big update in October when we might be getting reminders, red button functionality and improved SD upscaling. Any more TiVo goodies on the way?

denphone · 31-08-2011, 16:44

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Originally Posted by heavyside

All the chat on here lately has been about new channels hopefully coming our way. Has anyone got any news about the TiVo improvements we can expect? I read somewhere that there is to be a big update in October when we might be getting reminders, red button functionality and improved SD upscaling. Any more TiVo goodies on the way?

All we know that there is a big update in October but what this entails is the sixty four dollar question.

muppetman11 · 31-08-2011, 16:46

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Originally Posted by denphone

All we know that there is a big update in October but what this entails is the sixty four dollar question.

Den you seem to like sixty four dollar questions

denphone · 31-08-2011, 16:57

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Den you seem to like sixty four dollar questions

Well l would be a millionaire if l was paid for every time l used it.

jtaylor06 · 31-08-2011, 17:56

The reply will likely be along the lines of "wait and see".

31-08-2011, 18:19

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Originally Posted by martine93

You usually get more info from the Ceo Office

You get even more if you just wait for Media Boy to post his sourced information and you stopped bombarding Neil Berkett's office with emails.

muppetman11 · 31-08-2011, 18:20

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Originally Posted by jtaylor06

The reply will likely be along the lines of "wait and see".

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The CEO office won't reveal anything and rightly so I suppose as its commercially sensitive info.

devilincarnate · 31-08-2011, 18:23

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

You get even more if you just wait for Media Boy to post his sourced information and you stopped bombarding Neil Berkett's office with emails.

True.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

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The CEO office won't reveal anything and rightly so I suppose as its commercially sensitive info.

This is very very true.

Why can't we all wait and see what come's and when?

Digital Fanatic · 31-08-2011, 18:35

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Originally Posted by zantarous

Ratings, sales figures or cash made have never been a proper indicator if something is good. Atlantic really is the channel that Sky One should be.

My responce is to post #1389.... not anything to do with quality.

devilincarnate · 31-08-2011, 19:10

I have just received this back after sending this a fair while ago?

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Hello ?, I just thought that I would drop you a email in regards to new channels that are coming to VM. There are rumours that Premier sports is meant to be launching on VM on the 10th August (but nothing concrete about it) Are you able to say anything in regards to this.
Also it has become stagnant in the launch of new channels on the platform, Since the SKY Arts HD channels. Are there going to be any new SD or HD channels going to be launching shortly? We know that you are busy with the launch and advertising of the TiVo platform.

Any Info about new channels would be welcome and grateful.

And this was the reply.

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Dear ?,
? forwarded your note on to me and thank you for highlighting your channel questions. The timing of your email is good as we are currently in discussions with Premier Sports regarding potential carriage on Virgin Media. At this time although I’m hopeful on the progress we’re making I can’t promise anything for certain. It's not always possible for us to carry every channel due to commercial issues however be assured we constantly review and evolve the channels we make available.
Similarly we’re looking at some new channel launches before the end of the year, and I will let you know the channel launches when we’re ready to announce.
Many thanks again for your feedback,

The names have been taken out for public safety.

HD Boy · 31-08-2011, 19:19

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Similarly we’re looking at some new channel launches before the end of the year, and I will let you know the channel launches when we’re ready to announce.

I hope there not talking about UKTV HD channels.

denphone · 31-08-2011, 19:24

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Originally Posted by martine93

they are probably taking about the UKTV HD channels

Any proof.