Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
26-01-2017, 20:39
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by theone2k10
There are certain people who think the sun shines out of Malones backside and he can't do no wrong so SKY,BT,TT will always be the bad guys.
This Discovery fiasco could backfire big time on Malone, i wouldn't be surprised if VM kiss goodbye to Sky/fox owned channels when the current deal is up.
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Does anyone know when the current deal is up please?
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26-01-2017, 20:45
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Does anyone know when the current deal is up please?
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I believe its in 2019.
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26-01-2017, 20:52
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Agreed but Sky coming out with the line of unrealistic price demands is a bit like calling the kettle black as Sky are one of the biggest culprits in the regard MM.
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26-01-2017, 21:01
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Does anyone know when the current deal is up please?
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Quite awhile left on it i think 2019 MB would know more.
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26-01-2017, 21:18
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
Viceland has popped up on TV Anywhere (channel 215) with a Coming Soon listing so the launch must be imminent.
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26-01-2017, 22:21
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Viceland has popped up on TV Anywhere (channel 215) with a Coming Soon listing so the launch must be imminent.
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tonight i think.
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27-01-2017, 08:03
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by theone2k10
There are certain people who think the sun shines out of Malones backside and he can't do no wrong so SKY,BT,TT will always be the bad guys.
This Discovery fiasco could backfire big time on Malone, i wouldn't be surprised if VM kiss goodbye to Sky/fox owned channels when the current deal is up.
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Well, it seems that Discovery are reacting to the insistence of these operators that prices should not increase at all, despite the operators increasing their charges. That does sound a little unreasonable to me, at least on the face of it.
As for Sky/Fox channels, I am becoming ambivalent. If we lose Sky 1, I will not be as upset now as I was when the Sky channels were withdrawn a few years ago, because the content
has deteriorated since then, in my opinion. I watch very little on that channel now.
Sky Living does have a few programmes that appeal, such as Madam Secretary, and Sky Arts has some good things on occasionally. I'd be cross about losing Sky Atlantic, but then we don't get that anyway. The Sky Sports and Cinema channels are unlikely to be affected by such a move, if it were to be made.
Fox, however, I would miss, because they do have some good stuff on there.
For me personally, the loss of these channels on VM would not be reflected in a loss of content because I have Now TV, but I might re-consider the packages I take from Virgin Media, assuming that they do not add other channels to replace them.
If VM suspect any hanky panky from Sky in 2019, I hope that they are planning good substitute channels to put on in their place.
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27-01-2017, 10:57
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
Assuming that the Discovery channels leave Sky on the 1st February, which platform has the strongest line-up; Sky or VM.
Sky's main non-VM channel will be Sky Atlantic whilst VM's main non-Sky channels will be Eurosport, TLC and Discovery.
Even Stevens or does Eurosport or Atlantic tip the balance in one direction?
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27-01-2017, 11:22
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Assuming that the Discovery channels leave Sky on the 1st February, which platform has the strongest line-up; Sky or VM.
Sky's main non-VM channel will be Sky Atlantic whilst VM's main non-Sky channels will be Eurosport, TLC and Discovery.
Even Stevens or does Eurosport or Atlantic tip the balance in one direction?
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That's down to each individuals own requirements , I personally think it's a storm in a tea cup and will get resolved pretty sharpish that's not to say the channels won't dissappear short term.
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27-01-2017, 11:30
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
Well if it follows the road of the Sky basics dispute between Sky and Virgin it could take a little bit longer then a short period but alas your knowledge of these things is far better then l MM.
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27-01-2017, 11:33
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by muppetman11
That's down to each individuals own requirements , I personally think it's a storm in a tea cup and will get resolved pretty sharpish that's not to say the channels won't dissappear short term.
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Unless of course Discovery don't want Sky to have these channels any more, just as Sky don't want VM to get Sky Atlantic.
But.... maybe.. .LG could let Sky have the Discovery bouquet if we can have Atlantic!
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27-01-2017, 11:49
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
Assuming that the Discovery channels leave Sky on the 1st February, which platform has the strongest line-up; Sky or VM.
Sky's main non-VM channel will be Sky Atlantic whilst VM's main non-Sky channels will be Eurosport, TLC and Discovery.
Even Stevens or does Eurosport or Atlantic tip the balance in one direction?
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Strange as it might seem but if Discovery networks do depart with SKY then BT tv would be stronger than SKY for doc fans, VM would be in the strongest position overall but coverage and lack of own content could be vms undoing in the long run.
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Unless of course Discovery don't want Sky to have these channels any more, just as Sky don't want VM to get Sky Atlantic.
But.... maybe.. .LG could let Sky have the Discovery bouquet if we can have Atlantic!
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Or knowing SKY they'll launch their own doc channel and hoover up as much content as possible.
However a lot of Discovery content will be safe as Discovery make most of heir own programming.
I agree with MM it's just a storm in a tea cup it's a case of my dingaling is bigger than your dingaling, it'll get resolved one feels in time.
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27-01-2017, 12:35
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Unless of course Discovery don't want Sky to have these channels any more, just as Sky don't want VM to get Sky Atlantic.
But.... maybe.. .LG could let Sky have the Discovery bouquet if we can have Atlantic!
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This website setup by Discovery says otherwise
http://www.keepdiscovery.co.uk
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27-01-2017, 13:21
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by muppetman11
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...And if they get enough support from Sky satellite subscribers, Sky will really want to do a deal to get them back.
Let's hope that works to VM's advantage!
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27-01-2017, 13:36
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Let's hope that works to VM's advantage!
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Not sure what you mean by that.
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