General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)

[vincerooney]

so for people with the v6 just huge gaps on the EPG...are people still sticking with v6s over virgin 360 currently?

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

My Sources has JUST reveal that both That's TV and That's 60s is set to launch on Virgin Media UK from July 11th.

*That's TV UK will be on Channel 150.
*That's 60s will be on Channel 296.

Mad Max will be hanging up his That's TV bunting to celebrate these new channel announcements. :

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Just more dross, Itshim. I wouldn’t worry about it.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

Definitely Lionsgate, Disney bought out the contract for Daredevil, Jessica Jones, The Punisher and Iron Fist which is why when they did

Some of their Originals aren't actually Originals like the upcoming Ripley which was originally due to air on Showtime

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Stands for Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television

Again thank you, I guess, old shows and rubbish(!) That other channels rejected

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Itshim

Thank you

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Again thank you, I guess, old shows and rubbish(!) That other channels rejected

Well, if you take a look at Pluto TV, you will get the general idea. Whole channels devoted to cats, dogs, old films, etc. Some people like these shows, but if you are a seen this, done that sort of guy, there won’t be much on there for you. Infested with commercials, to boot.

I think these FAST channels are a novelty. Unless they improve the content, they won’t stand the test of time.

[ongman]

I’ve just swapped over to the 360 software so far so good

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by ongman

I’ve just swapped over to the 360 software so far so good

The profiles are very useful indeed, particularly for couples and families. It has the modern feel as well, which the TiVo software lacked.

I loved the TiVo when I first got it, and the V6 was an improvement. But looking at the software now, it just looks and feels so outdated. I don’t regret the change one bit, although I do recognise that early adopters were disappointed. Those disadvantages have been largely fixed now, although the ‘Wish list’ feature is not there (I think that is a TiVo copyright).

[djmagnifique]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Well, if you take a look at Pluto TV, you will get the general idea. Whole channels devoted to cats, dogs, old films, etc. Some people like these shows, but if you are a seen this, done that sort of guy, there won’t be much on there for you. Infested with commercials, to boot.

I think these FAST channels are a novelty. Unless they improve the content, they won’t stand the test of time.

To be fair I find that Pluto TV is not too bad for adverts. The Mythbusters channel has one ad break during the show and one at the end, Married with Children channel has one ad break just before the end credits of the show then one after them.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by djmagnifique

To be fair I find that Pluto TV is not too bad for adverts. The Mythbusters channel has one ad break during the show and one at the end, Married with Children channel has one ad break just before the end credits of the show then one after them.

Yes, it varies. But basically, I think it is dumbed down TV. If you want something to stimulate your mind, FAST channels are not the way to go.

[jfman]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Yes, it varies. But basically, I think it is dumbed down TV. If you want something to stimulate your mind, FAST channels are not the way to go.

That’s a real shame, OB. In 2019 these channels were cultivating an exciting new future.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...&postcount=550

I don't think Virgin needs to be worried at all, they just need to be ahead of the game for once, particularly given their enthusiasm for all things on demand.

In the future, I would like to see a basics bundle of streaming channels including the BBC i-Player, the full versions of ITV Hub, All4 and My5 without advertisements, UKTV Play, Hayu, Pluto, together with other free streaming services, and a mega-bundle containing the likes of Netflix, Prime, StarzPlay, YouTube Premium, Disney +, Facebook Watch and Sky Boxsets (and with whatever Sky platform transpires as the successor to Now TV once the linear channels are abandoned) with just the one subscription and with the ability to bookmark all this content in 'My Shows'. No doubt, BT will also have a streaming platform in place that we could tap into.

There will, of course, be an interim period when both existing TV channels and SVOD services co-exist, but that is how I see things panning out. Hopefully, we will get a huge selection of streaming services - the best of the Roku channels!

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Mad Max will be hanging up his That's TV bunting to celebrate these new channel announcements. :

You definitely know me too well, Andrew.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by jfman

That’s a real shame, OB. In 2019 these channels were cultivating an exciting new future.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...&postcount=550

I didn’t mention FAST channels specifically, I mentioned Pluto TV, recognising that some people liked this stuff.

I have no problem with FAST channels being available - I just wouldn’t want to watch them myself. It’s just even more dumbed down TV.

Virgin needs to give people the choice. I don’t have an issue with that.

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I didn’t mention FAST channels specifically, I mentioned Pluto TV, recognising that some people liked this stuff.

I have no problem with FAST channels being available - I just wouldn’t want to watch them myself. It’s just even more dumbed down TV.

Virgin needs to give people the choice. I don’t have an issue with that.

Agree choice is always good , don't think I will bother anytime soon .

[RichardCoulter]

From the Wrap:

Re: The TCM closure.

"TCM Movies UK will cease to exist on July 6, 2023 TheWrap has confirmed. An individual with knowledge of the matter told TheWrap the closure is unrelated to the events concerning the U.S. version of TCM, and stems instead from a review of UK market-related linear strategy initiated after the merger that created Warner Bros. Discovery in 2022.'
From cordcutters
"It seems that Warner Bros. Discovery is joining a growing number of companies cutting back on cable TV as it focuses more on streaming."
For the UK the merger made WBD look at staff costs, plus Satellite and cable channels and they decided TCM was to go
Until Max UK launches in 2025, other than a few films on Quest, most WBD films in UK will earn money on other companies streaming services. whilst WBD concentrate on TNT Sports, Eurosport and Discovery+.

Courtesy of hanssolo.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

From the Wrap:

Re: The TCM closure.



Courtesy of hanssolo.

My sources did reveal last Tuesday that Virgin Media has been offered CNN as part of WBD carriage renewal deal.

*Sources PM me on July 4th but only open it today.

Also WBD did sign a new Supply Deal With Sky in New Zealand yesterday.

[TimeLord2018]

Sky in New Zealand isn't Comcast owned though there is no connection to Sky in UK, Germany and Italy.
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/war...nd-1235663520/