General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1. - Page 38

Media Boy UK · 18-01-2013, 14:20

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Originally Posted by Itshim

I think Virgin are moving channels to new packages (And soon to move channels to new channel numbers) to make way for the following channels to appear:

Disney Cinemagic HD (Was listed on Virgin Media.com today)

Sorry I misinterpreted your post 483

I was only on about it being listed on Virgin Media.com on Wednesday - that all.

But if it do launch we may also get Disney Cinemagic +1 - but the Disney Cinemagic channels will only for Virgin Media viewers who pays Â£5 per month for Disney Cinemagic or FREE with all of Sky Movies.

Itshim · 18-01-2013, 14:40

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

I was only on about it being listed on Virgin Media.com on Wednesday - that all.

But if it do launch we may also get Disney Cinemagic +1 - but the Disney Cinemagic channels will only for Virgin Media viewers who pays Â£5 per month for Disney Cinemagic or FREE with all of Sky Movies.

Not a problem. thought it was to good to be true . Personally I would prefer it to ESPN as a free bee but that`s life

nialli · 18-01-2013, 14:54

TCM2 appeared to be stretching old 4:3 content to fit 16:9 yesterday. Given it's only for a few hours a day, it's an odd little channel.

18-01-2013, 15:06

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Originally Posted by nialli

TCM2 appeared to be stretching old 4:3 content to fit 16:9 yesterday. Given it's only for a few hours a day, it's an odd little channel.

Indeed, quite annoying that it doesn't automatically switch aspect ratio.

bamav · 18-01-2013, 15:40

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Originally Posted by jj20x

Indeed, quite annoying that it doesn't automatically switch aspect ratio.

Isn't it only HD channels that seem to show 4:3 content in it's original aspect ratio?

Media Boy UK · 18-01-2013, 15:41

Radio News:

-Absolute Radio and Planet Rock is set to be sold to Bauer Radio.

Radio insiders says Absolute Radio may get rebrand as Planet Rock.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/audi...dio?popup=true

Where is Absolute Radio and Planet Rock on Virgin TV?

-Absolute Radio is on Virgin Channel 915.
-Planet Rock is on Virgin Channel 924.
-Absolute 80s is on Virgin Channel 951.
-Absolute Classic Rock is on Virgin Channel 952.

Where is Bauer Radio Channels on Virgin TV?

-Magic Radio is on Virgin Channel 928.
-Kiss FM is on Virgin Channel 963.

BenMcr · 18-01-2013, 15:45

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Originally Posted by bamav

Isn't it only HD channels that seem to show 4:3 content in it's original aspect ratio?

No most SD channels do too, but TVs and STBs can stretch 4:3 on SD Channels if they've been set to do so.

However on HD Channels they won't stretch as the channel is always 16:9 so has black bars insterted to keep the 4:3 aspect ratio correct.

18-01-2013, 16:36

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

No most SD channels do too, but TVs and STBs can stretch 4:3 on SD Channels if they've been set to do so.

However on HD Channels they won't stretch as the channel is always 16:9 so has black bars insterted to keep the 4:3 aspect ratio correct.

Love to know the aspect ratio on the odd advert that gives you a black frame

harry_hitch · 18-01-2013, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Radio News:

-Absolute Radio and Planet Rock is set to be sold to Bauer Radio.

Radio insiders says Absolute Radio may get rebrand as Planet Rock.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/audi...dio?popup=true

Where is Absolute Radio and Planet Rock on Virgin TV?

-Absolute Radio is on Virgin Channel 915.
-Planet Rock is on Virgin Channel 924.
-Absolute 80s is on Virgin Channel 951.
-Absolute Classic Rock is on Virgin Channel 952.

Where is Bauer Radio Channels on Virgin TV?

-Magic Radio is on Virgin Channel 928.
-Kiss FM is on Virgin Channel 963.

If it happens, I hope they don't muck about with Absolute Radio. I love this station, no pop/x-factor acts. Great presenters (Ian Wright for a start) and live football on a Saturday with a great commentator too. I will be devestated if they change it too much

Thanks for the info though MB:-)

bamav · 18-01-2013, 17:27

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

No most SD channels do too, but TVs and STBs can stretch 4:3 on SD Channels if they've been set to do so.

However on HD Channels they won't stretch as the channel is always 16:9 so has black bars insterted to keep the 4:3 aspect ratio correct.

Thanks - I may well have my TV set to stretch, which I hate!

Media Boy UK · 18-01-2013, 17:29

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

If it happens, I hope they don't muck about with Absolute Radio. I love this station, no pop/x-factor acts. Great presenters (Ian Wright for a start) and live football on a Saturday with a great commentator too. I will be devestated if they change it too much

Thanks for the info though MB:-)

I think the new owners will keep the Football rights until their deal runs out.

But we may see the following:

-Absolute Radio becoming Planet Rock (AM 1215) on Virgin Channel 915.
-Planet Rock becoming Kerrang Radio on Virgin Channel 924.
-Absolute 80s becoming Heat Radio on Virgin Channel 951.
-Absolute Classic Rock becoming Smash Hits Radio on Virgin Channel 952.

scorpionatthepc · 18-01-2013, 18:00

It seems a few channels have dropped to medium plus. Just wondered what sd/hd are being added to XL?

howardmicks · 18-01-2013, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

For all we know maybe Virgin will launch new channels on the XL Package next month.

is there a chance that could happen mb,Whilst it is nice to see these new additions this week.Its still a long way off justifying the hefty price increase in feb and with channels moving to lower tiers its more so,really was hoping for itv hd channels,universal hd and maybe disney cinematic hd myself and of course the sky ones.
Is it possible to find out from your insiders when we are going to get some more streaming channels for ipad and tivo to tivo mb,Would appreciate any info.The current line up is a total disgrace,Was hoping whilst bringing new channels they would have sorted some more for us aswell

Chad · 18-01-2013, 18:19

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

If it happens, I hope they don't muck about with Absolute Radio. I love this station, no pop/x-factor acts. Great presenters (Ian Wright for a start) and live football on a Saturday with a great commentator too. I will be devestated if they change it too much

Thanks for the info though MB:-)

I agree. I love Absolute 80's. Really enjoy the Frank Skinner show on a Saturday morning. It's part of my weekend entertainment each and every week.

heavyside · 18-01-2013, 18:30

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Originally Posted by scorpionatthepc

It seems a few channels have dropped to medium plus. Just wondered what sd/hd are being added to XL?

I think that's something all us XL subscribers would like to know. I can't believe that so many channels are being moved down to the cheaper tiers without something new arriving for the top tier.