General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Thanks for the info so i'll be able to use it on my nexus 7 when i get it next week?

Possibly not " For instance, the app seems to be compatible with phones, but only certain tablets - the Nexus 7 and 10 seem to be excluded, while my G Pad 8.3 is inexplicably compatible." http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/09...ant-video-app/

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

It must be because VM are thinking you are a tight-wad...make the jump to light speed...well 156mb and everything will run smoothly haha

actually before I post this, no VM employee has suggested this to me, it's just a light tongue-in-cheek remark

Yeah yeah i can see that commision letter you have

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Possibly not "For now, the Amazon app seems to have spotty compatibility. For instance, the app seems to be compatible with phones, but only certain tablets - the Nexus 7 and 10 seem to be excluded, while my G Pad 8.3 is inexplicably compatible." http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/09...ant-video-app/

ohwell their loss lol.

[RichardCoulter]

What would happen to the availability of the BBC in Scotland in the event of a 'yes' vote being discussed right now on the Radio 4 programme 'PM'. Should shortly be available on the iplayer for those interested.

[DOT COTTON]

If Scotland say yes, when they try to access any BBC programmes they will get an on screen display simply saying 'naw'

[Chad]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

What would happen to the availability of the BBC in Scotland in the event of a 'yes' vote being discussed right now on the Radio 4 programme 'PM'. Should shortly be available on the iplayer for those interested.

Cheers Richard, I'll check that out. I know the BBC doesn't have many fans on here but personally I think the BBC offers great services. I would be devastated to lose the channels, or have to pay for them on top of my license fee, should Scotland vote for Independence.

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Amazon tv fire launches next month i think Amazon wanted to give Amazon instant video a few months head start on that before launching it onto ROKU, TIVO and other devices.
As far as i know only ps3/4 xbox360/one have the amazon instant video app at the moment.
My source who told me this is fairly reliable and does have their fingers in a few pies so to say lol.

Amazon Instant on TiVo would be a real plus for Virgin Media customers. I've been using both Netflix and Amazon Instant recently through my Smart TV. Out of the 2, I'd say Amazon Instant is way superior. A better selection of movies, a better selection of TV shows and new stuff seems to get added in volume on a more regular basis than Netflix.

[Horizon]

The sale of Ch5 to Viacom went through today, so in time we may see some changes to the channel lineup on VM as Viacom consolidate their channels.

Channels now owned by Viacom/CBS on VM:

105 - Channel 5
132 - Comedy Central
133 - Comedy Central +1
134 - MTV
148 - CBS Reality - 50% owned by Viacom, the other 50% by AMC Networks
149 - horror channel - 50% owned
150 - Channel 5 HD
151 - 5 USA
152 - 5 USA +1
153 - 5*
154 - Channel 5 +24
155 - Channel 5 +1
181 - Comedy Central HD
182 - Comedy Central Extra
183 - MTV HD
184 - BET
192 - CBS Action - 50% owned
197 - CBS Drama - 50% owned
201 - CBS Reality +1
202 - Horror Channel +1
310 - MTV Music
311 - MTV Live HD
312 - MTV Hits
313 - MTV Base
314 - MTV Dance
315 - MTV Rocks
316 - VH1
317 - VIVA
712 - Nickelodeon
713 - Nickelodeon +1
714 - Nickelodeon HD
715 - Nick Jnr
716 - Nick Jnr 2
717 - Nicktoons

At least there's even more channels to stick NCIS/CSI on now....

I wonder in the long run if Channel 5 gets renamed to CBS??

[RichardCoulter]

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Originally Posted by Chad

Cheers Richard, I'll check that out. I know the BBC doesn't have many fans on here but personally I think the BBC offers great services. I would be devastated to lose the channels, or have to pay for them on top of my license fee, should Scotland vote for Independence.[COLOR="Silver"]

NP Chad, it's now online here for anybody who wants to listen to a discussion about the BBC in Scotland should they vote for independence (it's about halfway through): http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04g8qvr

[huxleypiguk]

May have missed this in all the discussion on Scotland and Amazon Prime. Made In Cardiff set to launch on 159 on October 15:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-29128205

[nialli]

Originally Posted by Chad

Amazon Instant on TiVo would be a real plus for Virgin Media customers. I've been using both Netflix and Amazon Instant recently through my Smart TV. Out of the 2, I'd say Amazon Instant is way superior. A better selection of movies, a better selection of TV shows and new stuff seems to get added in volume on a more regular basis than Netflix.

I bought a new Sony Bravia W7 TV a few months back and it has Amazon Prime /Instant. It also has Sony's own store which has the recent OnDemand movies too. Picture quality is pretty good, but not quite up there with Netflix on the Sony. Which is itself superior to Netflix via my TiVo.

[denphone]

Channel 4 to replace 4oD with new online hub All 4.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...ts-smartphones

More off topic posts removed. Would members please pay attention to a moderators decision and stop taking threads off topic?

[ase001]

Originally Posted by Horizon

Channels now owned by Viacom/CBS on VM:

105 - Channel 5
132 - Comedy Central
133 - Comedy Central +1
134 - MTV
148 - CBS Reality - 50% owned by Viacom, the other 50% by AMC Networks
149 - horror channel - 50% owned
150 - Channel 5 HD
151 - 5 USA
152 - 5 USA +1
153 - 5*
154 - Channel 5 +24
155 - Channel 5 +1
181 - Comedy Central HD
182 - Comedy Central Extra
183 - MTV HD
184 - BET
192 - CBS Action - 50% owned
197 - CBS Drama - 50% owned
201 - CBS Reality +1
202 - Horror Channel +1
310 - MTV Music
311 - MTV Live HD
312 - MTV Hits
313 - MTV Base
314 - MTV Dance
315 - MTV Rocks
316 - VH1
317 - VIVA
712 - Nickelodeon
713 - Nickelodeon +1
714 - Nickelodeon HD
715 - Nick Jnr
716 - Nick Jnr 2
717 - Nicktoons

That's a lot of channels to lose if Viacom fallout with VM or Sky negotiate an exclusive deal

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by denphone

Channel 4 to replace 4oD with new online hub All 4.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...ts-smartphones

Hopefully it'll be a big improvement over that awful advert riddled 4OD lol.
Thanks for the info.

[OLD BOY]

Presumably, this means that the new 'All 4' catchup service will be coming to Tivo boxes soon. As this is clearly designed for the internet, there must now be a question about whether VM's other boxes will be able to continue to show Channel 4's catch up facility.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...ts-smartphones

Channel 4 to replace 4oD with new online hub All 4
New site will offer live and on-demand streaming, exploiting growing trend in viewing on tablets and smartphones

The All 4 online hub will feature all of Channel 4’s TV networks as well as its on-demand service 4oD
Channel 4 is to make live streaming of its TV networks and on-demand service 4oD available in a new online hub, branded All 4, in a bid to better exploit the growing trend in viewing on devices such as tablets and smartphones.

As part of the digital transition, 4oD – the brand launched by Channel 4 in 2006 as the first home of its on-demand, catch-up TV service – will be scrapped.

The All 4 initiative forms the next stage of Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham’s plan to keep connected with the broadcaster’s youth audience, for which advertisers pay a premium, which is drifting from traditional TV to digital.

“We believe All 4 will deliver the most advanced broadcaster response to changing viewer behaviour in the digital age,” said Abraham, who will unveil the initiative in a keynote speech at the IBC conference in Amsterdam on Thursday. “It will help ensure that our content portfolio remains an important, valued part of viewers’ TV consumption for decades to come.”

Channel 4 claims to have signed up 50% of all 16- to 34-year-olds in the UK to Channel4.com.

The new All 4 website will have three main sections.

The Now section will be where viewers can watch live streaming of all Channel 4 TV services, including the main network, E4, More4 and Film4.

A newly-overhauled on-demand section will replace 4oD and host all of the broadcaster’s catch up TV content, as well as features such as cast interviews.

The On Soon section will showcase new programme clips and promos, and allow viewers to set reminders and alerts.

Channel 4’s new Shorts initiative, commissioning a range of bite-size programmes for the web featuring talent including Jamie Oliver and Made in Chelsea’s Binky Felstead, will be made available across all three sections as well as in its own dedicated hub.

The new strategy comes months after Channel 4 moved to strip full-length programmes from its YouTube channels to focus on attracting viewers to, and better monetising, its own Channel 4.com site.

Channel 4 says its online revenues have tripled over the last five years.

“We want to evolve our digital estate to reinforce the online association with our linear channel brands and to provide a broader range of content experiences in an increasingly personalised manner,” said Keith Underwood, director of strategy and technology at Channel 4.

NB - Whoops, sorry Den, just noticed that you posted this item earlier today. However it would be useful to know whether anyone has information on whether the new on demand service will be available on the V and V+ boxes.

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Originally Posted by ase001

That's a lot of channels to lose if Viacom fallout with VM or Sky negotiate an exclusive deal

Or they might fall out with Sky

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by andy_m

I don't know anything about anything technical, but isn't Amazon Instant video already on US TiVo? If so what major technical issues could possibly exist?

It looks as if Amazon Prime video is going to be added to US Tivo shortly:

http://zatznotfunny.com/2014-08/amaz...oming-to-tivo/


I think there is an Amazon video app on the US Tivo Premier but maybe it was for just to purchase amazon video? It looks like this new one will give the free content associated with Prime membership.