General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

[johnasimmons]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

When Sky Atlantic goes to an ad break its displays the following

Sky Atlantic logo with the words 'Only on Sky' below , it then repeats this just before the programme resumes from the ad break , I've seen it literally minutes ago. Maybe they're waiting until it goes live on another platform before dropping it.

Of course that is correct, Sky Atlantic is only on Sky at present...

[denphone]

Originally Posted by colin25

Dropping it to replace with "Not on Virgin, never never never..suckersss"

Clean your mouth out dear chap as its a bit loud today.

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons

Of course that is correct, Sky Atlantic is only on Sky at present...

Indeed it is currently but alas those strong defenders of the faith like to be heard JB.

[colin25]

Originally Posted by denphone

Clean your mouth out dear chap as its a bit loud today.

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Indeed it is currently but alas those strong defenders of the faith like to be heard JB.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E_zkH1CMe0
never never never clip, about 1 min 15 secs in

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

When Sky Atlantic goes to an ad break its displays the following

Sky Atlantic logo with the words 'Only on Sky' below , it then repeats this just before the programme resumes from the ad break , I've seen it literally minutes ago. Maybe they're waiting until it goes live on another platform before dropping it.

I wouldn't know, with Sky Atlantic not currently being available on VM

Originally Posted by ocav

Maybe, if it is

Just a wonder, with Sky there are 2 different channel packages, the Basics (Sky1, Living, Atlantic, Arts, News & Sports News) and Premium (Movies and Sports), what does Sky 3D fall under?

Neither, you have to have EE+, so its not basic but its not a paid-for channel.

[Anypermitedroute]

With sky announcing the release soon of their standalone roku box does this negates the need to negotiate with companies and sell direct to consumers? In essence boycotting the middle person which is virgin in this example.

[Dave42]

starting to believe more that bomber is right and us VM customers will be on Thursday and the dark siders will be

[RichardCoulter]

Devices such as the Roku Box negate the need for a middleman to an extent, but linear TV channels via a set top box are still the preferred method of watching TV for most people, so there is still a desire to get channels onto the EPG of the various platform providers.

[johnasimmons]

So, to sum up: there are 4 channels testing - the question is what will they be? BT Sport? Sky Atlantic? Some channels that have been coming soon? (MTV Classic, Comedy Central Extra+1, Universal HD, E! HD)

[RichardCoulter]

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[ocav]

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

So, to sum up: there are 4 channels testing - the quesation is what will they be? BT Sport? Sky Atlantic? Some channels that have been coming soon? (MTV Classic, Comedy Central Extra+1, Universal HD, E! HD)

The only problem with those last 4, except for MTV Classic, there is nothing new, its just a simulcast of what we already have, therefore I wouldnt put them up there with the excitement that SA and BT would bring...

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Dave42

starting to believe more that bomber is right and us VM customers will be on Thursday and the dark siders will be

Your optimism knows no bounds Dave and it seems those pesky doomsayers come Thursday will have to order a extra batch of tissues to drown their sorrows as their famous slogan of believe in better will never sound the same again it seems.

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by denphone

Your optimism knows no bounds Dave and it seems those pesky doomsayers come Thursday will have to order a extra batch of tissues to drown their sorrows as their famous slogan of believe in better will never sound the same again it seems.

yes and even the master said he come back if it comes true Den as you know I had my doubts about SA coming but starting to believe more in that too

[johnasimmons]

Originally Posted by ocav

The only problem with those last 4, except for MTV Classic, there is nothing new, its just a simulcast of what we already have, therefore I wouldnt put them up there with the excitement that SA and BT would bring...

I don't, I would be upset if it was MTV Classic, Comedy Central Extra+1, Universal HD & E! HD - ok, I would like Universal HD

[andy_m]

The name "Sky" refers to both a broadcaster and a platform, so the term "Only on Sky" is at least open to interpretation, I'd say.