General Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2 - Page 39

23-05-2016, 23:50

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Only one we know of is S4C HD - launching for about 2 to 4 weeks from June 7th.

We have not seen any confirmed channel numbers or launch dates for the rest of them.

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S4C HD will broadcast on the following dates/times:

June 11th:
-Wales VS Slovakia - KO: 5pm

June 16th:
-England VS Wales - KO: 2pm

June 20th:
-Russia VS Wales - KO: 8pm

Can I ask what is the point to that when we don't get rest of channel

Media Boy UK · 23-05-2016, 23:55

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

Can I ask what is the point to that when we don't get rest of channel

No idea.

1andrew1 · 24-05-2016, 00:12

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

Can I ask what is the point to that when we don't get rest of channel

To keep the call centre happy in Swansea?

All I can guess is the Welsh Government leaned on VM and this was a compromise.

1701-e · 24-05-2016, 08:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Only one we know of is S4C HD - launching for about 2 to 4 weeks from June 7th.

We have not seen any confirmed channel numbers or launch dates for the rest of them.

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S4C HD will broadcast on the following dates/times:

June 11th:
-Wales VS Slovakia - KO: 5pm

June 16th:
-England VS Wales - KO: 2pm

June 20th:
-Russia VS Wales - KO: 8pm

Of course if/when they qualify for subsequent rounds.......?

24-05-2016, 09:52

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

To keep the call centre happy in Swansea?

All I can guess is the Welsh Government leaned on VM and this was a compromise.

Well Hd Is pretty standard service so why virgin make a big deal out of a few matches in beyond me

muppetman11 · 24-05-2016, 11:35

Broadcast are reporting that Virgin Media have made a return to the LA Screenings.

Media Boy UK · 24-05-2016, 11:37

We can confirm that both Arabic Hafla and That's Solent are still testing on Virgin Media UK.

We have seen pictures taken today of them testing.

So as of May 24th the following channels are testing:

What is testing (Confirmed names only):
-Arabic Hafla (No set launch date).
-NDTV India (No set launch date).
-NDTV Spice (No set launch date).
-QVC Beauty (No set launch date).
-QVC Style (No set launch date).
-S4C HD (Set to launch on June 7th).
-That's Solent (No set launch date).
-Tru TV (No set launch date).

1andrew1 · 24-05-2016, 11:50

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Broadcast are reporting that Virgin Media have made a return to the LA Screenings.

Positive news. It also says "Virgin Media is on the hunt for US serialised dramas and single camera comedies.."
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/v...104288.article (subscription)

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

Well Hd Is pretty standard service so why virgin make a big deal out of a few matches in beyond me

Beyond you and pretty much everyone else in the world as well.

Ultimate.Conj · 24-05-2016, 11:51

I wonder if these US dramas, if acquired, would be added as an exclusive VOD rather than an actual new channel?

BenMcr · 24-05-2016, 11:57

Probably. Both Ash vs Evil Dead, and Kingdom have both been via On Demand

Ultimate.Conj · 24-05-2016, 11:58

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

Well Hd Is pretty standard service so why virgin make a big deal out of a few matches in beyond me

I can't believe, that in 2016, we still have an added HD charge.

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Probably. Both Ash vs Evil Dead, and Kingdom have both been via On Demand

Yeah it would make sense

1andrew1 · 24-05-2016, 12:24

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Probably. Both Ash vs Evil Dead, and Kingdom have both been via On Demand

In other countries, I think LGI have a Netflix-style service that's included as part of the base package. I can see VM building up to this type of offering.

Media Boy UK · 24-05-2016, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

We can confirm that both Arabic Hafla and That's Solent are still testing on Virgin Media UK.

We have seen pictures taken today of them testing.

So as of May 24th the following channels are testing:

What is testing (Confirmed names only):
-Arabic Hafla (No set launch date).
-NDTV India (No set launch date).
-NDTV Spice (No set launch date).
-QVC Beauty (No set launch date).
-QVC Style (No set launch date).
-S4C HD (Set to launch on June 7th).
-That's Solent (No set launch date).
-Tru TV (No set launch date).

We have launch an post on Media Boy Blog for all the up to date info on channels testing on Virgin Media UK.

We will update when we get more information.

1andrew1 · 24-05-2016, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

We have launch an post on Media Boy Blog for all the up to date info on channels testing on Virgin Media UK.

We will update when we get more information.

Those same eight channels were mentioned by you five days ago, I don't think anything has altered since the 19th has it?

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

I can't believe, that in 2016, we still have an added HD charge.

The colour TV licence still costs more than a black and white licence and I can't remember the last householder I knew with a black and white TV!

Media Boy UK · 24-05-2016, 12:59

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Those same eight channels were mentioned by you five days ago, I don't think anything has altered since the 19th has it?

Nothing has altered since last Thursday.

But reported on here over the weekend says that Arabic Hafla was no longer testing.

We have been told today that Arabic Hafla IS still testing.

Also We have post any news on more channel testing on both Cable Forum and Media Boy Blog.