General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1. - Page 114

Derekb108 · 21-02-2013, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jameseh

A first 2TB box is Â£149, any more are Â£249.

Is free foreign for really expensive?

Although the box

Only Pro is the box is YOURS, and all the rest are all cons!

Arthurgray50@blu · 21-02-2013, 22:30

Correct Hugh, we are getting a standard Sky + and a Sky+HD box FREE, Dont worry Hugh, l will still be around to put on threads. Take the paracetomal tablets still ha ha

Media Boy UK · 22-02-2013, 00:19

Rumour: Sky Movies Action HD may close next month to make way for Sky Movies Disney HD to launch.

Sky has confirm that Sky Movies Disney will be on Sky Channel 305 from launch - but that is Sky Movies Action Channel number on Sky.

http://www.sky.com/mysky/latestnews/...movies-disney/

So:

A) All channels after Sky Showcase is set to move on March 28th (I have listed the Virgin Channel numbers)???

404. Sky Movies Family
405. Sky Movies Disney
406. Sky Movies Comedy
407. Sky Movies Action
408. Sky Movies Crime
409. Sky Movies Drama
410. Sky Movies Sci Fi
411. Sky Movies M. Greats
412. Sky Movies Classics
413. Sky Movies Indie

Or B) Sky Movies Action will close so Sky Movies can launch Sky Movies Disney on Virgin Channel 405.

22-02-2013, 00:36

Or they just put it on 413 & 443 because Sky numbers don't matter on Virgin.

Media Boy UK · 22-02-2013, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jameseh

That'll come with the next Disney carriage deal (presumably), unless the loss of Cinemagic requires a renegotiation?

We really need a mole in the negotiations team.

Still not confirmed but I think Virgin has signed an new deal with Disney.

So we may also get Disney Jr HD plus all the missing Disney channels listed on my Virgin TV List.

jst · 22-02-2013, 02:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jameseh

A first 2TB box is Â£149, any more are Â£249.

Is free foreign for really expensive?

Well I jumped ship last November over to SKY and I got a 2TB SKY+HD box for Â£49 and a Â£30 credit, total =Â£19........Not bad eh

spiderplant · 22-02-2013, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Or B) Sky Movies Action will close

Very unlikely. Action&Adventure is twice as popular as Cinemagic.

Code:

Sky Movies Premiere	512	0.9	2,440	4.2	00:04	0.2
Sky Movies Showcase	314	0.5	1,709	3	00:02	0.1
Sky Movies Family	325	0.6	1,666	2.9	00:02	0.1
Sky Movies Action&Adv	307	0.5	1,480	2.6	00:02	0.1
Sky Movies Comedy	241	0.4	1,301	2.3	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies Drama & Rom	152	0.3	927	1.6	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies SciFi-Horror	148	0.3	827	1.4	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies Modern G	145	0.3	785	1.4	00:01	0
Sky Movies Premiere +1	134	0.2	743	1.3	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies Crime & Thri	128	0.2	727	1.3	00:01	0
Disney Cinemagic	152	0.3	672	1.2	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies Indie	79	0.1	494	0.9	0	0
Sky Movies Classics	76	0.1	477	0.8	0	0
Disney Cinemagic + 1	41	0.1	235	0.4	0	0

Source

Media Boy UK · 22-02-2013, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiderplant

Very unlikely. Action&Adventure is twice as popular as Cinemagic.

Code:

Sky Movies Premiere	512	0.9	2,440	4.2	00:04	0.2
Sky Movies Showcase	314	0.5	1,709	3	00:02	0.1
Sky Movies Family	325	0.6	1,666	2.9	00:02	0.1
Sky Movies Action&Adv	307	0.5	1,480	2.6	00:02	0.1
Sky Movies Comedy	241	0.4	1,301	2.3	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies Drama & Rom	152	0.3	927	1.6	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies SciFi-Horror	148	0.3	827	1.4	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies Modern G	145	0.3	785	1.4	00:01	0
Sky Movies Premiere +1	134	0.2	743	1.3	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies Crime & Thri	128	0.2	727	1.3	00:01	0
Disney Cinemagic	152	0.3	672	1.2	00:01	0.1
Sky Movies Indie	79	0.1	494	0.9	0	0
Sky Movies Classics	76	0.1	477	0.8	0	0
Disney Cinemagic + 1	41	0.1	235	0.4	0	0

Source

Thanks for info.

DS Posters 'Jimbo' thinks Sky Movies Classic may close

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...2&postcount=19

So I think any Sky Movies channel will become Sky Movies Disney and Sky Movies will also renumber the Sky Movies EPG Channel lineup.

Media Boy UK · 22-02-2013, 12:19

The very Final February List update.

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

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

I am just fixing some info from last post.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin TV ===
Feb. 1st. All Virgin Media customers on the M+, L or XL Packages can watch Picture Box absolutely free on Virgin on Demand until 6am on March 1st 2013.

=== February ===
25th. Sky Movies Oscars will be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase on Virgin Channel 403.
25th. Sky Movies 007 will be rebranded as Sky Movies Modern Greats on Virgin Channel 410.
25th. Sky Movies Oscars HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase HD on Virgin Channel 433.
25th. Sky Movies 007 HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Modern Greats HD on Virgin Channel 440.

=== Rumour to be Launching very soon ===
-Animal Planet HD will launch on Virgin Channel 217 on the XL Pack Soon.
-The Style Network will launch on Virgin Channel 285 Soon.
-E! Entertainment HD to launch on Virgin Media soon.
-Universal HD to launch on Virgin Media soon.

=== March ===
26th. The BBC will rebrand BBC HD as BBC Two HD on Virgin Channel 187.
28th. Sky Movies Disney will launch on Virgin Channel (TBC) today.
28th. Sky Movies Disney HD will launch on Virgin Channel (TBC) today.
28th. Disney Cinemagic will close today on Virgin Channel 728.

=== April ===
No News...

=== May ===
No News...

=== June ===
No News...

=== By end of June ===
-Liberty Global hope to close the transaction of Virgin Media.

=== July ===
No News...

=== Summer ===
-FT.com says BT and Virgin Media are in talks over up to THREE BT Sports Channels launching on Virgin Media.

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
-Made in Leeds will launch on Virgin Media sometime this month.

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
-RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-'Seven' will be rebranded as Lincolnshire Living on Virgin Channel 879 (Grimsby & Scunthorpe only).
-I have been told that Virgin Media are in talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD', 'Sky News HD' and 'Sky Sports News HD'.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.
-Fashion One 'In talks with Virgin Media'.
-ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD, ITV4 HD and Sony Movies may all launch soon on Virgin Media.

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 9th 2012.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on February 22nd 2013.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Bio. +1
-Crime & Investigation Network HD
-Crime & Investigation Network +1
-HISTORY HD
-HISTORY +1
-Lifetime (May launch in 2013.)

=== Own by ARY Group ===
-ARY Qtv
-ARY Oneworld
-ARY Entertainment

=== Own by BET International Inc (Viacom) ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky News HD
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by British Telecommunications Plc ===
-BT Sports 1 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 1 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-Sailing 1
-Sailing 2

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
-CBS Reality +1
-Horror +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-More 4 HD

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix!
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Pop Girl +1
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-DMAX +2

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD
-Disney Cinemagic HD - Channel to close on March 28th.
-Disney Cinemagic +1 - Channel to close on March 28th.
-Disney Junior +
-Disney Junior HD - Channel to launch in April.
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-More Than Movies
-More Than Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
-ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
-FOX +1

=== Own by Global Radio ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Entertainment +1 (Soon to start broadcasting).
-True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
-MTV CLASSIC
-MTV HD
-MTV LIVE
-MTV MUSIC
-MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
-Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Nickelodeon HD
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
-Premier Sports
-Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by Radio TelefÃ*s Ã‰ireann ===
-RTÃ‰ 2fm
-RTÃ‰ lyric fm
-RTÃ‰ Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
-RTÃ‰ RaidiÃ³ na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd [Was GMG Radio] (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales
-Smooth 70s

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network
-Food Network +1
-Travel Channel
-Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
-Kismat Radio
-Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
-Absolute 90s

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD*
-The Style Network*
-Universal Channel HD*

*ALL CHANNELS OWN BY UNIVERSAL NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL ALL MAY LAUNCH ON VIRIGN MEDIA SOON.

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE CafÃ©
-Zing

==== See you later ===
List last updated on February 22nd 2013.

Next update: March 1st - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

Â©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

NEXT UPDATE WILL BE ON MARCH 1ST.

OLD BOY · 22-02-2013, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by nialli

Contact at VM has confirmed we'll be getting Sky Movies Disney in HD at launch.

Thank heavens for that. I was fearing the worst.

---------- Post added at 13:50 ---------- Previous post was at 13:46 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone

Somehow l don't think they will go down that protectionists road.

But Denphone, there is no problem with exclusive channels if the content is not exclusive. Provided that other channels can also pick up that content at the appropriate price, there is no problem.

The issue with Sky Atlantic relates to exclusive deals with the likes of HBO, which means that no-one else can access those programmes, coupled with the fact that they won't let other operators have access to Sky Atlantic at a reasonable price.

Itshim · 22-02-2013, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Thank heavens for that. I was fearing the worst.

For me the worst is I will have to buy it!!. Don`t you just love grand-kids.

No you cant have it says his Mum - Gran-pa with get for me comes the cry, he`s the best in the whole wide world

& I will go there to watch it . Hurry up then says his o` so nasty mum

The rugby's on Saturday no hope of seeing it live Record & no live TV so can watch later in peace.

OLD BOY · 22-02-2013, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by howardmicks

We lose Disney cinematic sd and get sky movies Disney HD result !!!! Well done vm

Sounds like they've just changed the name. The content sounds much the same as for Cinemagic.

BenMcr · 22-02-2013, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Sounds like they've just changed the name. The content sounds much the same as for Cinemagic.

Hey, even if it only means that annoying on screen logo disappears, and they bother to show the credits in full screen, so you can see who voiced characters, then it's worth it

Itshim · 22-02-2013, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Sounds like they've just changed the name. The content sounds much the same as for Cinemagic.

Thought that - what was the point .

bamav · 22-02-2013, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henkesghost

Have you only been with Virgin 2 days?

I've been with Virgin Media / NTL for over 10 years.

Surely this is a clear case of a movie channel being added to the current suite, it's not an individual premium channel.

Having said that, nothing Sky has ever done has really surprised, or shocked me for that matter.

---------- Post added at 14:11 ---------- Previous post was at 13:58 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by jst

Well I jumped ship last November over to SKY and I got a 2TB SKY+HD box for Â£49 and a Â£30 credit, total =Â£19........Not bad eh

Yeah - good luck "when" it breaks down after the 1 year warranty!

---------- Post added at 14:15 ---------- Previous post was at 14:11 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itshim

Thought that - what was the point .

I think there will be more emphasis on movies with the new Disney channel - hence the rename and relaunch.