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

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

I also am a HD nut...Everything I watch and Record I look for the HD version first.
I agree that they are a must, just to improve the amount of HD channels available on VM. I know not all channels appeal to everyone and that's why there is such a vast choice available to us, but everyone should be able to watch what they want in HD

If VM could target all the HD variants that we don't have, but still only be missing Sky Atlantic, that could push them above Sky, especially on top of the channels they have managed to acquire so far.

I'm not moaning, because what we have is fantastic, just from a personal point of view, this could push them even closer and maybe beyond Sky in terms of what channels and especially the HD content that we can watch.

The more HD the better...until 4K comes along hahaha sorry guys.

Great post,ex actually how I feel but worded better

[harry_hitch]

No offence taken mate, its all about opinions on here. Yeah, the HD channels will be nice, but if VM are not allowed to have them yet (they may be still be exclusive to Sky - I have seen no info to say if they are or are not), there is nothing they can do. The cost of the channels might be deemed too high as well. Thankfully, the only programs I have watched and enjoyed in the past on Universal are available on other HD channels, so if I choose to watch the odd episode now and again I can watch them in HD. As such, I can live without it. The sooner Nat Geo Wild HD gets here though, the better.

In all honesty, I have tried GOT twice now and I still find it very boring. I have started on the books and they are far superior. I watched Banshee and by the end, I could take it or leave it. The end was pretty predictable in my eyes, and I don't know where they can take the show in the second series. The main characters are still going to try and stay alive and stop Rabbit killing them. The cop will try and hide his true identity, and kill who ever he needs to. The only other option they have is if the cop and his girlfriend/Rabbits daughter teams up with Rabbit and they try and take control of the town. Either way, the show will just revolve around sex, alcohol and lots of fighting. I wont lose no sleep by not seeing it.

I must admit though True Detective (rented via lovefilm) was excellent and I have ordered Blue Bloods as well, based on friends recommendations. Penny Dreadful's premise seems ludicrous to me, and if it's adverts are anything to go by, Veep is certainly not for me. I don't know much about the rest of the programs because I am really not bothered by them.

As for Sky 1, I think the last time I even looked at that channel was when Banshee was on it.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by howardmicks

Firstly not moaning criticising and tru tv seriously,there are far better channels vm continue to ignore.if anything justifies me downgrading vm tv now think I go and watch universal hd

TRUtv isn't as bad as people think it is, it has shows such as Operation repo and shows true story movies too, also they are working to brink uk programmes to the uk and some new dramas, give it a chance before slating it.
Then again i can't really talk lol as i dropped vm and Sky tv awhile ago and am more than happy with on demand via netflix and various other sources lol.

[Ultimate.Conj]

Originally Posted by harry_hitch

No offence taken mate, its all about opinions on here. Yeah, the HD channels will be nice, but if VM are not allowed to have them yet (they may be still be exclusive to Sky - I have seen no info to say if they are or are not), there is nothing they can do. The cost of the channels might be deemed too high as well. Thankfully, the only programs I have watched and enjoyed in the past on Universal are available on other HD channels, so if I choose to watch the odd episode now and again I can watch them in HD. As such, I can live without it. The sooner Nat Geo Wild HD gets here though, the better.

In all honesty, I have tried GOT twice now and I still find it very boring. I have started on the books and they are far superior. I watched Banshee and by the end, I could take it or leave it. The end was pretty predictable in my eyes, and I don't know where they can take the show in the second series. The main characters are still going to try and stay alive and stop Rabbit killing them. The cop will try and hide his true identity, and kill who ever he needs to. The only other option they have is if the cop and his girlfriend/Rabbits daughter teams up with Rabbit and they try and take control of the town. Either way, the show will just revolve around sex, alcohol and lots of fighting. I wont lose no sleep by not seeing it.

I must admit though True Detective (rented via lovefilm) was excellent and I have ordered Blue Bloods as well, based on friends recommendations. Penny Dreadful's premise seems ludicrous to me, and if it's adverts are anything to go by, Veep is certainly not for me. I don't know much about the rest of the programs because I am really not bothered by them.

As for Sky 1, I think the last time I even looked at that channel was when Banshee was on it.

It could be something to do with an exclusivity period as VM prides itself on having HD at no extra cost. Maybe Sky know this and wanted to keep those HD variants for themselves until VM can dive in and get them all

It would be funny if we end up with all HD variants and people start leaving Sky for VM. It can't be just Sky Atlantic that keeps the customers.

If that does start to happen, Sky will need to maximise revenue from Atlantic hopefully offering it to VM of course this is all my own thoughts and I don't mind being ripped to shreds lol

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

It could be something to do with an exclusivity period as VM prides itself on having HD at no extra cost. Maybe Sky know this and wanted to keep those HD variants for themselves until VM can dive in and get them all

It would be funny if we end up with all HD variants and people start leaving Sky for VM. It can't be just Sky Atlantic that keeps the customers.

If that does start to happen, Sky will need to maximise revenue from Atlantic hopefully offering it to VM of course this is all my own thoughts and I don't mind being ripped to shreds lol

No it really isn't any exclusivity for the majority of HD variants the only exclusives to Sky are Sky Atlantic HD and ITV Encore HD. Do a bit of digging and you'll find most of the other HD variants are available on BT TV or UPC Ireland.

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

TRUtv isn't as bad as people think it is, it has shows such as Operation repo and shows true story movies too, also they are working to brink uk programmes to the uk and some new dramas, give it a chance before slating it.
Then again i can't really talk lol as i dropped vm and Sky tv awhile ago and am more than happy with on demand via netflix and various other sources lol.

More and more people are going that way

[Ultimate.Conj]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

No it really isn't any exclusivity for the majority of HD variants the only exclusives to Sky are Sky Atlantic HD and ITV Encore HD. Do a bit of digging and you'll find most of the other HD variants are available on BT TV or UPC Ireland.

If that's the case, I wonder why VM wouldn't persue them. MM do you think it's down to money?

[Media Boy UK]

Guardian: BSkyB poised to seal ‘Sky Europe’ deal.

UK broadcaster to acquire sister companies in Germany and Italy in deal that could net Rupert Murdoch as much as $10bn

The deal will net Murdoch as much as $10bn, which is expected to be used by Fox to make an improved offer for rival media giant Time Warner, after its earlier $75bn-plus bid was knocked back in June.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...rupert-murdoch

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by howardmicks

More and more people are going that way

I really think it's the future of tv bud, i can honestly believe come 10 years time there may only be one or two linar tv channels with all the others going on demand etc.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

I really think it's the future of tv bud, i can honestly believe come 10 years time there may only be one or two linar tv channels with all the others going on demand etc.

Linear TV channels will still be alive and well in 10 years time in my opinion.

[Media Boy UK]

My Rumour source has today told me to "watch this space".

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

My Rumour source has today told me to "watch this space".

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[denphone]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

My Rumour source has today told me to "watch this space".

That will please Howard.

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Originally Posted by Dave42

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[Media Boy UK]

Media Week: Viacom's acquisition of C5 is delayed until September.

Viacom's purchase of Channel 5 from Northern & Shell is now unlikely to happen until at least September.

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/article/1...ntil-september

[Ultimate.Conj]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

My Rumour source has today told me to "watch this space".

Sounds promising, MB