Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III. - Page 359

pk1 · 16-12-2011, 17:30

Would like to see film4 HD

devilincarnate · 16-12-2011, 17:41

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Originally Posted by pk1

Would like to see film4 HD

Try channel 429

HD Boy · 16-12-2011, 17:42

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Try channel 429

LOL

denphone · 16-12-2011, 17:42

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Try channel 429

Yes good old Gene with his dancing shows is on there at the moment.

Rillington · 16-12-2011, 18:53

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Originally Posted by Horizon

I beg to differ!

Apart from the 3 new channels today, there has only been 2 other genuine new channels this year, PBS and True Entertainment which have launched on cable.

The rest are +1s or HD versions of existing channels. And some channels like Yesterday+1 and Eden+1 are only relaunches as their predecessor channels used to be on cable before they were removed (UK History+1 and UK Docs+1 removed in 2008.)

Plus Vm has removed several channels over the last few years, many because of the VMtv sale to Sky. If VM bring back channels such as MTV Classic, More 4 +1, History +1, Animal Planet +1 that were removed plus add channels that should've been on the platform ages ago ie, History HD. Then add more recent channels such as the rest of the CBS ones, Universal HD, ITV's HDs etc, then it is adding choice.

But at the moment, I don't see how removing some channels with one hand and adding others with another is adding to choice. It's just keeping things level.

I agree.

And it's worth stating that True Entertainment launched in replacement for another chnanel which was removed at the same time.

Also to be fair, we have to mention the appearance of BoxNation.

VM needs to start adding more of the missing channels in 2012.

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Originally Posted by paultrademark

Drop all the filth channels and free up the bandwith.. thats what the internets for :P

I disagree about dropping all the "filth" channels but I do think that all adult programing should only be on the on demand service as this would free up more bandwidth on the linear platform.

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry

I would agree that 100%, I also think that removing Current TV would be a bad idea

I agree. I hope that VM retracts on this decision, especially as there has always been programming from Current TV in the on demand section and IIRC the reason VM was giving from removing Current TV was because they only want channels which also provide on demand content.

denphone · 16-12-2011, 18:54

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Originally Posted by Rillington

I agree.

And it's worth stating that True Entertainment launched in replacement for another chnanel which was removed at the same time.

Also to be fair, we have to mention the appearance of BoxNation.

VM needs to start adding more of the missing channels in 2012.

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I disagree about dropping all the "filth" channels but I do think that all adult programing should only be on the on demand service as this would free up more bandwidth on the linear platform.

Any missing channels l am sure will arrive in due course and really what are we missing apart from Sky Atlantic not many in my mind.

Rillington · 16-12-2011, 18:55

Premier Sports and CBS Drama immediately come to mind.

denphone · 16-12-2011, 18:59

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Originally Posted by Rillington

Premier Sports and CBS Drama immediately come to mind.

On CBS Drama l am sure we will get that next year and on Premier Sports remember that is a subscription channel and l expect that to arrive next year sometime.

Arthurgray50@blu · 16-12-2011, 19:00

With all these so called new channels starting, At the present time HOW many channels can start on the network ?

devilincarnate · 16-12-2011, 19:10

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

At the present time HOW many channels can start on the network ?

As many as VM want

HD Boy · 16-12-2011, 20:05

Also Virgin Media have said they are in fairly advanced negotiations with premier sports and hope to launch the channel in the coming months.

I have no idea how it will be packaged.

Are we really sure Current TV will get removed ? becuase it has been advertised in the Virgin Media electric magazine for October , November and December.

denphone · 16-12-2011, 20:12

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Originally Posted by HD Boy

Are we really sure Current TV will get removed ? becuase it has been advertised in the Virgin Media electric magazine for October , November and December.

Well if it is removed it will be early next year if it does happen and there has been no confirmation of this from Virgin at the present time.

HD Boy · 16-12-2011, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

With all these so called new channels starting, At the present time HOW many channels can start on the network ?

Virgin Media have the capacity for Roughly 50 HD channels at the moment , They will have the capacity for 80 HD channels by Dec 2013.

That will increase further when Virgin Media switch to MPEG 4 for HD channels in 4 or 5 years when everyone is on TiVo.

I have no idea about the capacity for SD channels.

Digital Fanatic · 16-12-2011, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Rillington

I agree.

And it's worth stating that True Entertainment launched in replacement for another chnanel which was removed at the same time.

Also to be fair, we have to mention the appearance of BoxNation.

VM needs to start adding more of the missing channels in 2012.

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I disagree about dropping all the "filth" channels but I do think that all adult programing should only be on the on demand service as this would free up more bandwidth on the linear platform.

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I agree. I hope that VM retracts on this decision, especially as there has always been programming from Current TV in the on demand section and IIRC the reason VM was giving from removing Current TV was because they only want channels which also provide on demand content.

Where has VM said it is removing Current TV?

RichardCoulter · 16-12-2011, 20:21

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Originally Posted by zekeisaszekedoes

Ah, thought it might be. I was watching something with that charming eccentric old steeplejack in it on YeSTERDAY and it was pillarboxed with wrong aspect ratio, had to throw the TiVo into 4:3 mode and fiddle with the TV's zoom controls to get it right. You'd think the broadcaster would notice massive technical mistakes like that.

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Really, you don't know what that means? It's a pretty common stock phrase for any magazine dealing in news of some kind or another. It means WAIT AND SEE.

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Indeed. To be fair though, it has been suggested by others [Mod Edit - inappropriate comment removed].