General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by blue666666

and we know we are getting the channel in HD too.only need history HD netgeo HD ginx HD sky 3D pbsamericaHD.for me probably some other too

GinxHD isn't going to happen mate they don't have the money, they are even trying to get people to contact Sky for them to get on the Sky platform.
I don't think Ginxtv itself will last much longer, pity as it's a great channel for the gamer.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Chad

SKY Sports 5 has arrived on the SKY EPG:

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At least we know it's not a red button channel, like SKY Sports Xtra, and will be broadcast in HD.

Thanks for posting info.

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TruTV has now launch on Freeview 68.

Confirming the August 2014 launch date.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Thanks for posting info.

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TruTV has now launch on Freeview 68.

Confirming the August 2014 launch date.

I'm actually looking forard to TRUtv they have some good stuff on.

[Media Boy UK]

Confirmed: Sky Sports 5 to launch on other networks.

Sky Sports has today confirmed that Sky Sports 5 will also be shown on TalkTalk, Virgin Media and UPC Ireland.

http://www1.skysports.com/europeanfootball (See end of link)

[Doug P]

But not BT!

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Doug P

But not BT!

They don't get 3, 4 and F1 as it is, so not surprising they won't get 5

[Doug P]

The masterplan of removing next season's Champions League from 2 and from BT!

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Gametrailerstv could be launching soon on vm/sky/bt?
Not sure yet if this is a whole channel or just a programming slot on channel5 but source seems to think it will replace 5+24.

If this comes off, 5+24 didn't last long! Don't know what it's ratings are like.

Originally Posted by Chad

SKY Sports 5 has arrived on the SKY EPG:



At least we know it's not a red button channel, like SKY Sports Xtra, and will be broadcast in HD.

I don't see any reason why they can't just launch it on the EPG as normal without customers having to register. Maybe the reason is psychological marketing in that Sky hope that people will believe that they are getting something for nothing and it will also draw more attention to the channel

Originally Posted by Doug P

But not BT!

Aye, I think that we can now safely assume that this is one of Skys tactics to try to undermine competition from BT.

Been told by a VM contact that Netflix have informed them that, by the end of 2014, 100% of their material will be subtitled. This follows pressure from the deaf community who complained that, in their case, as technology moved on, they were going backwards with the omission of subtitles.

I applaud Netflix for responding so positively, after all, why should those with hearing difficulties be denied access to their service

[Ultimate.Conj]

[QUOTE=RichardCoulter;35706300]If this comes off, 5+24 didn't last long! Don't know what it's ratings are like.



I don't see any reason why they can't just launch it on the EPG as normal without customers having to register. Maybe the reason is psychological marketing in that Sky hope that people will believe that they are getting something for nothing and it will also draw more attention to the channel



I take it as VM customers, we won't have to register our interest with VM?
Will we just get the channel automatically if we subcribe to the Sports channels already?

[nicko]

By pressing the red button on Sky sports 5 you can register the channel but you are also offered 2 years FREE Broadband with Sky with conditions.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I don't see any reason why they can't just launch it on the EPG as normal without customers having to register. Maybe the reason is psychological marketing in that Sky hope that people will believe that they are getting something for nothing and it will also draw more attention to the channel

I think the register part is just to get that Internet offer.

But we will know a Sky Sports 5 and Sky Sports 5 HD channel numbers on Virgin Media sooner than August 12th.

[nicko]

The offer conditions I think make it a poor offer, some of the conditions are

New minimum term

Line rental and Sky talk must be kept for whole term

Sky sports must be kept for whole term

Disconnection charges applicable.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I don't see any reason why they can't just launch it on the EPG as normal without customers having to register. Maybe the reason is psychological marketing in that Sky hope that people will believe that they are getting something for nothing and it will also draw more attention to the channel

It is strange however SKY have form of this. When I joined SKY I had to register to be able to watch SKY 3D, even though the channel had been up and running for almost 2 years! When taking everything into consideration, SKY are actually trying to push 2 years free broadband rather than the new channel. It's a marketing exercise.

[blue666666]

the waiting killing me virgin just the dam sport channels. how many weeks after will the news HD channel launch thanks

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by blue666666

the waiting killing me virgin just the dam sport channels. how many weeks after will the news HD channel launch thanks

Seen no confirmed date.