General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by jj20x

It's 4:3 stretched to widescreen as is Cartoonito. I find it hard to believe that Turner want it displayed this way when 4:3 aspect ratios are displayed correctly on TCM. It just looks as if the wrong aspect ratio flag / descriptor has been set on the stream.

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Out of interest, just set it to record the first show tonight, Gunsmoke. I'll see what aspect ratio it's in. Should be 4:3.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by jj20x

Delays happen in real life situations. VM could make things easier by being a little more proactive and give a heads up on forums, such as this, if something is delayed.

They are usually fairly open about the reasons for a delay but it would be better if they provided the reasons more swiftly rather than reacting when the speculation starts.

Or why don't Virgin launch an 'Virgin Media Information Channel' on Channel 999 telling viewers what channel is set to launch.

[paultrademark]

Originally Posted by Tricky Trevor

I can't understand why they need to know if I'm a Virgin Media customer and why they need my account number. I only want updates about what's happening.

I'd expect it is for targeted marketing to their customers who put details in, checks will be done to see if you have XL (for ESPN) and if you subscribe to Sky Sports.

Of course, there is no disclaimer at all on that page to say their intentions, but I suspect it is not just for letting you know BT Sports is 'Coming Soon'

[DaMac]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

Animal Planet HD is received by landline

56k?

[paultrademark]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Or why don't Virgin launch an 'Virgin Media Information Channel' on Channel 999 telling viewers what channel is set to launch.

If they did that, you'd be out a job

Or use the messaging system on TiVos, and they can also add pop up messages in MyVirginmedia if need be.

Originally Posted by passingbat

Out of interest, just set it to record the first show tonight, Gunsmoke. I'll see what aspect ratio it's in. Should be 4:3.

Both channels are native 4:3, why else would they show widescreen content in a letterbox? A descriptor/flag incorrectly describes the format as anamorphic widescreen, TVs act on the descriptor and stretch the picture across the width of the screen.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Or why don't Virgin launch an 'Virgin Media Information Channel' on Channel 999 telling viewers what channel is set to launch.

Pretty much because the official announcement is usually the channel arriving on the EPG.

They would still need to be more proactive about the reason for any known delays, it's so much easier than trying to firefight after any speculation has started.

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Originally Posted by DaMac

56k?

Oh dear.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by jj20x

Pretty much because the official announcement is usually the channel arriving on the EPG.

They would still need to be more proactive about the reason for any known delays, it's so much easier than trying to firefight after any speculation has started.

But I do love the way Virgin Media have been doing with some channels launches - that ' New Channel coming soon' sign.

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Freeview News: Q Radio to close and space reuse by Kisstory from Tuesday.

Q Radio to close on Tuesday and space reuse with Kisstory on Freeview.

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/news/rss/...close-Q-radio/

NOTE: I have only posted this story here due to Virgin Viewers having Freeview on their TV Sets or in other rooms.

Originally Posted by Media Boy

But I do love the way Virgin Media have been doing with some channels launches - that ' New Channel coming soon' sign.

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Freeview News: Q Radio to close and space reuse by Kisstory from Tuesday.

Q Radio to close on Tuesday and space reuse with Kisstory on Freeview.

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/news/rss/...close-Q-radio/

NOTE: I have only posted this story here due to Virgin Viewers having Freeview on their TV Sets or in other rooms.

Hi MB,

Was the reason for taking Unversial HD off coming very soon list on the May 1st update because of John's post?

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by mhatter67

Hi MB,

Was the reason for taking Unversial HD off coming very soon list on the May 1st update because of John's post?

Yes - My blog has also been updated.

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Yes - My blog has also been updated.

Thanks, sorry shouldn't say but anybody emailing a broadcast company direct like this would get this default response and not a exclusive possible launching soon reply

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

A few weeks ago I emailed Universal UK about E! HD & Universal HD; here is the reply...


Hi John

Many thanks for your email and apologies for the delay in coming back to you.

We do not have any current confirmed plans to launch these services on Virgin Media, but we continue to have discussions with all our platforms on ensuring we provide our viewers with the best possible service.

Best wishes

Universal Channel and E! UK Viewer Enquiries



From: ********************
Sent: 05 April 2013 15:06
To: Viewer Enquiries (NBCUniversal)
Subject: Universal Channel Enquiry



Hi

when will Universal Channel HD (and E! HD) launch on the VirginMedia platform?

regards John

IIRC, I am sure one poster contacted ITV about the previously missing HD channels (before they launched) and asked if we were getting them. The poster received a very similar e-mail reply saying there were no plans to launch the channels on VM. A few weeks later they arrived, so I am not gonna give up hope just yet

Originally Posted by harry_hitch

IIRC, I am sure one poster contacted ITV about the previously missing HD channels (before they launched) and asked if we were getting them. The poster received a very similar e-mail reply saying there were no plans to launch the channels on VM. A few weeks later they arrived, so I am not gonna give up hope just yet

Thanks Harry, mums the word

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Yes - My blog has also been updated.

That's exactly the reply I would have expected to see from them, all it really says is that they can't confirm anything. They aren't going to confirm anything if they are still locked into and exclusive carriage deal with Sky. They can't really give any indication of existing contractual terms to the public.

The rumour on DS was that the channels would be added in the coming months, not really useful without an indication of the actual timeframe.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by mhatter67

Thanks, sorry shouldn't say but anybody emailing a broadcast company direct like this would get this default response and not a exclusive possible launching soon reply

That the 2nd poster who told everyone on CF this: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...l-page-16.html

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Originally Posted by jj20x

That's exactly the reply I would have expected to see from them, all it really says is that they can't confirm anything. They aren't going to confirm anything if they are still locked into and exclusive carriage deal with Sky. They can't really give any indication of existing contractual terms to the public.

The rumour on DS was that the channels would be added in the coming months, not really useful without an indication of the actual timeframe.

Have anyone seen an update from that poster who started this rumour?

And I just remove info was to it being May 1st - and no updates in the last 90days.

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Rumour was started on 21/02/13.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=695

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Rumour was started on 21/02/13.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=695

No updates, although if he doesn't have a specific date, there's nothing to actually update. He did mention Animal Planet HD in the same post and that has only just "almost" arrived.