General : Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by Dave42

well everyone know sky gonna up they bid big time next time rights go up to make sure they win the question is will BT spent the billions it needs to catch up I doubt it but time will tell only 1 thing is certain prices will keep going up and up

There could well be other bidders as well which could mix it up even more.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

There could well be other bidders as well which could mix it up even more.

Agreed nobody expected BT to bid at the last rights.

Originally Posted by ocav

I disagree, I don't think BT Sport has really scratched the surface for them,if it had they wouldn't of recently had a price rise. Sky have always been ahead of their game and when it looks like they are loosing they claw it back with something else. They've managed to create a channel which still has massive demand 3 years later, well that's worked well.

Very good point , haven't Sky also recently announced that viewing of Sky Sports has increased by 6% during the first half of the football season.

Originally Posted by Dave42

well everyone know sky gonna up they bid big time next time rights go up to make sure they win the question is will BT spent the billions it needs to catch up I doubt it but time will tell only 1 thing is certain prices will keep going up and up

I'm sure they will increase their bids Dave however I'm sure they also have a point were there not prepared to pay more.

[Media Boy UK]

January List update - January 13th 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 STILL 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 ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
Oct. 25th. Premier Sports is having an freeview to all M, M+, L and XL packages on Virgin Channel 551 right now until February 28th 2014.

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

=== February ===
1st. Virgin Media to put some prices up from today.
7th. The BBC to relaunch BBC Red Button 2 for the Winter Olympics on Virgin Channel 992 before today*.
24th. The BBC to close BBC Red Button 2 after the Winter Olympics on Virgin Channel 992 today*.
27th. Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch today on Virgin Channel 159.

*Channel number to be confirmed by The BBC or Virgin Media.

=== March ===
1st. Premier Sports will cost £7.99 per month on Virgin Media from today.
6th. Local TV broadcaster London Live hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159 today.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

=== Not Confirmed as coming ===
-(UPDATED September 13th) Broadcastnow is reporting that Virgin Media are in new talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD' plus more.

=== Unknown dates ===
-News 18 will soon launch on Virgin Media.
-Sky to close Sky Arts 2 to launch Sky Bravo?
-The BBC will launch an BBC One +1 Channel.
-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''.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on January 6th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST OF MISSING CHANNELS NOT BROADCASTING IN VIRGIN MEDIA AREAS RIGHT NOW BUT IS BROADCASTING ON UPC IRELAND:

Documentaries:
-History HD
-Nat Geo Wild HD
-CI HD

News:
-Sky News HD

Movies:
-MGM HD (Channel set to close on Astra on January 16th 2014).

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Music:
-MTV Classic

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

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==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on January 6th 2014.

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, Sky or UPC Ireland.

NOTE: Shopping Channels NOW ADDED to 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 UPC Ireland, Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-CI +1
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Lifetime +1
-Lifetime HD

=== Own by Active Channel Limited ===
-The Active Channel

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

=== Bauer Radio ===
-Absolute Radio 90s (On Sky across the UK - May close in 2014 to make way for Heat Radio to launch on Sky.)
-Kisstory (On Freeview across the UK - Absolute Radio 80s may close in 2014 to make way for Kisstory to launch on both Sky and Virgin Media.)
-KissFresh (On Freeview across the UK. - Absolute Radio Classic Rock may close in 2014 to make way for KissFresh to launch on both Sky and Virgin Media.)
-Heat Radio (On Freeview across the UK.)
-The Hits Radio (On Freeview across the UK.)
-Kerrang! Radio (On Freeview across the UK - May close in 2014 to make way for Planet Rock to launch on Freeview.)

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky Bravo (Channel rumour to launch)
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-SkyPoker.com
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting/Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation ===
-Sky News Arabia

=== Own by CBS Studios International/Chellomedia (Liberty Global) ===
-Reality TV

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-4Seven HD (Channel soon to start broadcasting.)

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

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

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Disney Junior +
-Disney Junior HD
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Eternal Word Television Network ===
-EWTN TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-EWTN Radio Europe

=== Own by Fox International Channels (21st Century Fox) ===
-Fox News Channel

=== Own by Global Music Television (Global Radio) ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by Ideal Shopping Direct plc ===
-Create & Craft Extra
-Ideal Extra

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) and JML Direct Ltd ===
-The Store

=== Own by MGM Channel (UK) Ltd (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-MGM HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - Channel set to close on Astra on January 16th 2014).

=== Own by Michel Adam Lisowski ===
-Fashion TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels [21st Century Fox]) ===
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (Viacom International Media Networks Europe/BSkyB) ===
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
-5Later (Soon to launch on Freeview).

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

=== Own by Phoenix Television ===
-Phoenix CNE

=== Own by QVC (Liberty Interactive Corporation - Liberty Media) ===
-QVC Beauty
-QVC Extra
-QVC Style

=== Own by Raidió Teilifís Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Ireland (Channel soon to launch for viewers in England, Scotland and Wales).
-RTÉ lyric fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales

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

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-More>Movies
-More>Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (21st Century Fox) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Travel Channel International Ltd. (Scripps Networks Interactive) ===
-Travel Channel + 1

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner) ===
-Test line

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD
-E! +1
-Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by Viacom International Media Networks (Europe) ===
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-MTV LIVE
-MTV +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE News

NOTE TO ALL: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===

Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

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=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated November 4th 2013.

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

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''HISTORY HD'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: HISTORY HD and Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on January 13th 2014.

Next update: TBC - 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.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Agreed nobody expected BT to bid at the last rights.

Very good point , haven't Sky also recently announced that viewing of Sky Sports has increased by 6% during the first half of the football season.

I'm sure they will increase their bids Dave however I'm sure they also have a point were there not prepared to pay more.

That's more down to Sky offering cut price deals in order to combat BT Sports.

[vincerooney]

My dream scenario is i become a billionaire and buy premiership rights the next time theyre up and offer my channel for 1p a month. Imagine sky and BT's faces.

"But...but you're not milking customers of money...."
"yeah"
"but...what do we do now?"
"you fold, shut down and never hang around here to rob people of the simple pleasure of sport"

I'd call it "VinceRooney Sports". The sport channel for gentlemen.

Enough of these dreams though. Have we heard anymore dodgy digitalspy rumours about sky hd channels launching in february or was that just another random piece!?

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

My dream scenario is i become a billionaire and buy premiership rights the next time theyre up and offer my channel for 1p a month. Imagine sky and BT's faces.

"But...but you're not milking customers of money...."
"yeah"
"but...what do we do now?"
"you fold, shut down and never hang around here to rob people of the simple pleasure of sport"

I'd call it "VinceRooney Sports". The sport channel for gentlemen.

Enough of these dreams though. Have we heard anymore dodgy digitalspy rumours about sky hd channels launching in february or was that just another random piece!?

The EU has said in the past that no broadcaster can own the rights to the EPL.

That why Setanta Sports and ESPN got some live rights.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4444684.stm

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by denphone

That's more down to Sky offering cut price deals in order to combat BT Sports.

...also, increased viewership doesn't mean the same as increased paying subscribers and/or income. It could be that Sky are manipulating statistics to put a spin on things.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

My dream scenario is i become a billionaire and buy premiership rights the next time theyre up and offer my channel for 1p a month. Imagine sky and BT's faces.

"But...but you're not milking customers of money...."
"yeah"
"but...what do we do now?"
"you fold, shut down and never hang around here to rob people of the simple pleasure of sport"

I'd call it "VinceRooney Sports". The sport channel for gentlemen.

Enough of these dreams though. Have we heard anymore dodgy digitalspy rumours about sky hd channels launching in february or was that just another random piece!?

After this wonderful post l now pronounce you as Vince the bard.

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by denphone

After this wonderful post l now pronounce you as Vince the bard.

haha thank you kind sir. as a result of this kindness you will now receive for free the channels VinceRooney sport 1, 2 and the HD versions of the channel. Plus a signed photograph of myself and the VinceRooney sport mascot which is a cuddly fox named "Ruel" wearing a 1996 Tottenham Hotspur shirt.

[Khenryashley]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

My dream scenario is i become a billionaire and buy premiership rights the next time theyre up and offer my channel for 1p a month. Imagine sky and BT's faces.

"But...but you're not milking customers of money...."
"yeah"
"but...what do we do now?"
"you fold, shut down and never hang around here to rob people of the simple pleasure of sport"

I'd call it "VinceRooney Sports". The sport channel for gentlemen.

Enough of these dreams though. Have we heard anymore dodgy digitalspy rumours about sky hd channels launching in february or was that just another random piece!?

Love it !

[Media Boy UK]

Local TV: London Live goes live on March 31st.

London Local TV broadcaster has confirmed that London Live will launch on March 31st 2014.

Virgin Viewers in London can watch London Live from launch on Virgin Channel 159.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...aunch-31-march

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

WWE Network to launch late 2014/early 2015 in uk on Virgin Media and Sky.
WWE still have not agreed a new deal with Sky rumours are surfacing that BT Sport are going to bid.

Got a link for that info ?

I've certainly not seen that info , WWE network in the USA is bypassing the cable/satellite companies to launch a digital version available on PC/Laptop , Roku , Android , IOS , PS3/4 , Xbox etc according to wikipedia they also say that DirecTV in the US issued a statement saying they were re-evaluating whether to continue carrying WWE PPV events because the PPV events would also be available on WWE network once it launches.

It would certainly appear nothing has been decided as of yet , I guess they've a few options strike another deal with Sky , try and find a new broadcast partner or go it alone via online and connected devices.

[Risco]

Sky sports news HD, F1 HD this year?

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Risco

Sky sports news HD, F1 HD this year?

You may see pigs fly sooner before you see more Sky Channels being launched on Virgin Media.

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by Risco

Sky sports news HD, F1 HD this year?

that and sky news HD is only chance of sky channels no chance of any of rest