Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

And your knowledge of VM's network is ?

Remember he is very close to Mr Berkett.

[HD Boy]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

And your knowledge of VM's network is ?

I am going by what Virgin Media said in Dec 2010 about having 80 HD channels in 2 or 3 years.

It could slightly less than 50 HD channels or it could be slightly more i do not know.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Where has VM said it is removing Current TV?

All they have said is that "Current TV is contracted to be carried until 2012."

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

All they have said is that "Current TV is contracted to be carried until 2012."

so a new contract can be signed if they both wish

[RichardCoulter]

Yep, but it's telling that they didn't deny the rumour.

It has been suggested by those far more involved with VM than me, that they may be using it's low viewing figures and/or the "leak" about it being removed as a bargaining tool during contract renewal negotiations, for it to be carried cheaper, for free or even for them to have to pay VM to keep it available on their network.

I never bothered with this channel until a few weeks ago, there are actually one or two interesting things on it. I hope they don't drop it.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Yep, but it's telling that they didn't deny the rumour.

It has been suggested by those far more involved with VM than me, that they may be using it's low viewing figures and/or the "leak" about it being removed as a bargaining tool during contract renewal negotiations, for it to be carried cheaper, for free or even for them to have to pay VM to keep it available on their network.

I never bothered with this channel until a few weeks ago, there are actually one or two interesting things on it. I hope they don't drop it.

VM rarely/never discuss their negotiations in public, so not commenting on it means nothing really.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

VM rarely/never discuss their negatiations in public, so not commenting on it means nothing really.

Quite correct but it will not stop the speculation on this forum though.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by denphone

Quite correct but it will not stop the speculation on this forum though.

Indeed

[zekeisaszekedoes]

Originally Posted by HD Boy

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.

That's wild speculation, even for you.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Indeed. [Mod Edit - inappropriate comment removed].

You could be right, and if so he has my sympathies, but if he spreads misinformation then something needs to be said. [Mod Edit - inappropriate comment removed]

[HD Boy]

I think the reason channel 5 HD is not launching on freeview in April 2012 because i think Channel 5 have exclusive arrangements with Virgin Media and Sky until july 2012.

To be honest i think this could be good news for Virgin Media and Sky because it gives the BBC the option to launch BBC Two HD and for BBC HD to continue broadcasting.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by HD Boy

I think the reason channel 5 HD is not launching on freeview in April 2012 because i think Channel 5 have exclusive arrangements with Virgin Media and Sky until july 2012.

To be honest i think this is good news for Virgin Media and Sky because it gives the BBC the option to launch BBC Two HD and for BBC HD to continue broadcasting.

That's not the reason at all.

Also BBC won't launch any more channels. They already announced their plans for the next few years.

[HD Boy]

Originally Posted by Stephen

That's not the reason at all.

Also BBC won't launch any more channels. They already announced their plans for the next few years.

Plans can change,

Found this guardian article.

Channel 5 has ditched plans to launch a high-definition channel on Freeview for the second time in less than two years, after being unable to resolve "issues of commercial importance".

The broadcaster has notified media regulator Ofcom, which is handling the launch of the fifth HD channel on Freeview, that it does not wish to continue to proceed with its application to launch a service.

Channel 5 said it has "decided with regret" to drop its application after being unable to commit to launching on Ofcom's deadline of 2012.

"This decision was taken as it has not proved possible to resolve some issues of commercial importance to Channel 5 in the timescale to which Ofcom has been working," said a Channel 5 spokesman.The Freeview multiplex is run by the BBC so it now has the right to use the vacant HD channel, or to offer it to third parties.

However, Ofcom reserves the right to offer the HD slot to a public service broadcaster in the future. Channel 5 was the only PSB to submit an application this time around.

Channel 5 said it "remains committed" to having a channel on Freeview in the future.

"We will be applying afresh for DTT [Freeview] capacity when it is next advertised by Ofcom," said the Channel 5 spokesman. "We hope this will take place in the near future."

In March last year Channel 5 pulled out of launching a Freeview HD channel after failing to give a launch date or programming schedule to Ofcom.

Freeview has four HD channels: ITV, BBC1, BBC HD and Channel 4.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...freeview-ofcom

[m419]

Like I said before,

CBS Drama
BET
BET+1
The Vault
Dance Nation TV
MTV Classics
MTV Music
Scuzz
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Universal HD
TCM2
ITV2HD
ITV3HD
ITV4HD
Nickelodeon HD
Fox News
Sky News HD
Aljazeera
Deutsche Welle
Travel Channel
Fashion TV
Style Network
Hellenic TV

They added CBS Action,Sony tv and NDTV a very wise choice. Now they just have to add the above to meet everyones requirements.

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by HD Boy

Could the BBC launch BBC Two HD and also Keep BBC HD ?

I hope that happens.


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-freeview.html

More Likely they will launch BBC News HD, the BBC news department will move to a HD newsroom at Broadcasting house soon

[HD Boy]

Originally Posted by m419

Like I said before,

CBS Drama
BET
BET+1
The Vault
Dance Nation TV
MTV Classics
MTV Music
Scuzz
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Universal HD
TCM2
ITV2HD
ITV3HD
ITV4HD
Nickelodeon HD
Fox News
Sky News HD
Aljazeera
Deutsche Welle
Travel Channel
Fashion TV
Style Network
Hellenic TV

I do not see the ones in Bold launching anytime soon.

I'd rather watch QVC for the news, than the crap that is Fox News.


Why do we need Music channels when we have Spotify , Youtube and Music On demand.

---------- Post added at 21:33 ---------- Previous post was at 21:27 ----------

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

More Likely they will launch BBC News HD,

I doubt it. That would be a waste of HD channel on freeview. BBC Two HD would be a lot better and more likely than BBC News HD.

Also the BBC do not start broadcasting news in HD until late 2012.

BBC News will be in HD on BBC One HD and BBC Two HD.

---------- Post added at 21:36 ---------- Previous post was at 21:33 ----------

In less than 60 days, the first BBC staff will begin to move into Phase Two of the Broadcasting House
development.
Fit-out contractors, Overbury continue to work on site to put the finishing touches to each floor; and last month, the installation of furniture began, transforming the space into a fit-for-purpose working environment, ready for occupation.
On the newsroom floor, the set and lighting for the BBC news channel and bulletins is under construction, in readiness for the first live news broadcasts later next year

http://www.bbc.co.uk/broadcastinghou...sletter_25.pdf