General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3. - Page 28

freakgirl · 09-07-2013, 00:24

I reckon if we get these channels we'll known end of next week at latest

Mad Max · 09-07-2013, 00:31

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Originally Posted by freakgirl

I reckon if we get these channels we'll known end of next week at latest

I hope that you are right, but to be honest with you, i really can't see us getting them at no extra cost to XL customers, or as Bomber said, it may only cost a couple of quid more, but as i've said previously, i'll believe it when it's on the EPG.

theone2k10 · 09-07-2013, 02:43

Ginx.tv now broadcasting on channel 286 in M+ pack.

denphone · 09-07-2013, 06:56

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Originally Posted by bamav

Well, Muppetman11, we'll hopefully see you back at cable soon!

Indeed his strong dark powers are not what they once were.

hdtvfan · 09-07-2013, 13:41

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Ginx.tv now broadcasting on channel 286 in M+ pack.

I hope they can do a better job than previous gaming channel attempts, it would be great if they can actually pull this off as gaming on TV is very lacking in this country. It seems a strange time to launch though, they could have got a lot of viewer if they had launch prior to E3 and done E3 coverage.

ocav · 09-07-2013, 14:03

Just gonna go with that Josh doesn't have his facts right...

danborini86 · 09-07-2013, 14:10

He's basically saying that ESPN America and ESPN Classic will still broadcast in the UK but we have to now wait to see whether ann agreement can be reached with BT to keep them on our platform. Josh knows his stuff, he just could have worded that a bit better.

09-07-2013, 15:08

No, ESPN Classic is definitely closing and America most likely is too (though http://ESPN.co.uk/nextseason makes it ambiguous as to whether it is staying or going.) ESPN is definitely staying so 'Josh' knows sweet bugger all.

bamav · 09-07-2013, 15:08

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Originally Posted by hdtvfan

I hope they can do a better job than previous gaming channel attempts, it would be great if they can actually pull this off as gaming on TV is very lacking in this country. It seems a strange time to launch though, they could have got a lot of viewer if they had launch prior to E3 and done E3 coverage.

I hope they do it well too.

Re the timing - yeah they may have missed E3, but the PS4 and Xbox One are about to launch! Tis a good time for next gen console and game reviews!

danborini86 · 09-07-2013, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

No, ESPN Classic is definitely closing and America most likely is too (though http://ESPN.co.uk/nextseason makes it ambiguous as to whether it is staying or going.) ESPN is definitely staying so 'Josh' knows sweet bugger all.

Haha, I love the way his name is in quatation marks as if he's a fictionl figure, Josh is real and he's quite a nice guy

colin25 · 09-07-2013, 16:44

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Originally Posted by danborini86

Haha, I love the way his name is in quatation marks as if he's a fictionl figure, Josh is real and he's quite a nice guy

I thought the quotes was because he knows of a secret identity, like in the comic books

Virgin man!, who fights to ensure the territory of Virgin Media is safe from internet trolls
(not to be confused with the first "Virgin man", who was so named for his predilection for virgins of all genders)

Or Sky man!, fighting the satellite airwaves for any bad publicity
(not confused with the first and second "Sky man", the first who was known in the 70s for pot smoking, and saying "look at the sky man", or the second who was man of the 80s, swatting down businesses with his blue sky thinking)

bamav · 09-07-2013, 17:36

It's the heat, Colin - isn't it! ;-)

colin25 · 09-07-2013, 17:46

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Originally Posted by bamav

It's the heat, Colin - isn't it! ;-)

no, drinking tea now with milk...

Media Boy UK · 09-07-2013, 18:04

July List update - July 9th 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.

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 ===
=== Rumour to be Launching very soon ===
The following channels may launch soon on Virgin Media:
-The Active Channel (Confirmed by Virgin on Facebook).
-BT Sports 1 (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-BT Sports 1 HD (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-BT Sports 2 (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-BT Sports 2 HD (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-E! HD (Rumour started 21/02/13).
-Sky Atlantic (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-Universal Channel HD (Rumour started 21/02/13).

=== July ===
31st. ESPN will close on Virgin Channel 529 today.
31st. ESPN HD will close on Virgin Channel 530 today.
31st. ESPN America will close on Virgin Channel 531 today.
31st. ESPN to close ESPN Classic on Virgin Channel 533 Today.

=== August ===
17th. Sky Sports 1 is to rebroadcast on Sky2 and Pick TV today on Virgin Channels 123 and 180.
17th. Sky Movies 007 will be rebranded as Sky Movies Superhero on Virgin Channel 410.
17th. Sky Movies 007 HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Superhero HD on Virgin Channel 440.
18th. Sky Movies Superhero will be rebranded as Sky Movies Greats on Virgin Channel 410.
18th. Sky Movies Superhero HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Greats HD on Virgin Channel 440.

The following BT Sports channels launches has still to be confirmed by Virgin Media - Talks still ongoing:

1st. BT Sports 1 may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. BT Sports 1 HD may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. BT Sports 2 may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. BT Sports 2 HD may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. ESPN may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. ESPN HD may launch on Virgin Media today.

=== Autumn ===
Lifetime to replace Bio on Virgin Channel 242.

=== September ===
1st. Sky Sports are to rebrand Sky Sports Ashes as Sky Sports 2 on Virgin Channel 512.
1st. Sky Sports are to rebrand Sky Sports Ashes HD as Sky Sports 2 HD on Virgin Channel 518.

=== October ===
1st. Virgin Media to put the cost of Sky Sports up.

=== November ===
-Made in Leeds will launch on Virgin Media sometime this month on Virgin Channel 159.

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

=== January 2014 ===
No News...

=== February 2014 ===
No News...

=== March 2014 ===
No News...

=== April 2014 ===
No News...

=== May 2014 ===
No News...

=== June 2014 ===
No News...

=== July 2014 ===
No News...

=== August 2014 ===
No News...

=== September 2014 ===
No News...

=== October 2014 ===
No News...

=== November 2014 ===
No News...

=== December 2014 ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
-London Live may launch on Virgin Media by 2015.
-Local TV broadcaster London Live has confirmed that Virgin Media will broadcast Local TV channels on Virgin Channel 159.
-RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Not Confirmed as coming ===
-(UPDATED July 9th) Broadcastnow is reporting that Virgin Media are in new talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD' (Rumoured as set to launch on August 1st), 'Sky News HD' and 'Sky Sports News HD'.
-Drama, MTV CLASSIC, HISTORY HD, CI +1 and CI HD all may launch soon on Virgin Media.
-Fashion One 'In talks with Virgin Media' - no updates in months.
-Sony Movies may launch soon on Virgin Media - no updates since August 2012.

=== Unknown dates ===
-'Seven' will be rebranded as Lincolnshire Living on Virgin Channel 879 (Grimsby & Scunthorpe only).
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159 (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on June 18th 2013.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe (Also in UPC Ireland areas)

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

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
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/

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
This part has now move to link called 'Own by'.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on July 9th 2013.

Next update: Later in July - 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.

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ocav · 09-07-2013, 19:02

Sky Movies Superhero? Wow they really do have a policy with channel name changes, they must have a deal with OFCOM for all the license changes!

Got a link though? Did a google search can't find it anywhere!

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Oh wait just noticed, it's only changing for one day... How pointless