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

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by denphone

l would rather have Sky Sports coverage as ITV are a bunch of amateurs.

never a truer word good sir!

[MalteseFalcon]

Although for me, sexism aside, SKY has not been the same without Richard Keys and Andy Gray. I mean, Neville and Redknapp are good pundits but without Gray or Keys the coverage seems lacking. As I say, it could just be me.

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by MarkC1984

Although for me, sexism aside, SKY has not been the same without Richard Keys and Andy Gray. I mean, Neville and Redknapp are good pundits but without Gray or Keys the coverage seems lacking. As I say, it could just be me.

i'd agree with you on gray and im surprised bt sport havent snapped him up full time to replace owen. but i suppose that would admit that the hiring of owen was a dreadful decision...

i always found keys to be a bit swarmy and arrogant...

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

i'd agree with you on gray and im surprised bt sport havent snapped him up full time to replace owen. but i suppose that would admit that the hiring of owen was a dreadful decision...

i always found keys to be a bit swarmy and arrogant...

What's Owen doing wrong? All I can remember is of him being a straight laced bore. Heck, he even bought two houses next to each other, so that his parents could be (very) nearby!!!

Back to truTV, I am hearing reports that the technical standards are dire. Sound out of synch with the picture, just a black screen and channel DOG where the adverts should be etc.

Maybe the real reason that we don't have it is because it doesn't meet VM technical standards

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

What's Owen doing wrong? All I can remember is of him being a straight laced bore. Heck, he even bought two houses next to each other, so that his parents could be (very) nearby!!!

Back to truTV, I am hearing reports that the technical standards are dire. Sound out of synch with the picture, just a black screen and channel DOG where the adverts should be etc.

Maybe the real reason that we don't have it is because it doesn't meet VM technical standards

His voice is just so monotone and bland. Its really unsuited to tv! I didnt actually find phil neville too bad at the world cup but owen really ruins BT sport coverage for me. Some of the things he says too are just daft too. But then again as a newcastle fan i do hold a grudge against owen anyway...

You could well be right for trutv especially if they're charging vm too much for the channel! Bad picture and a bad price...

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

What's Owen doing wrong? All I can remember is of him being a straight laced bore. Heck, he even bought two houses next to each other, so that his parents could be (very) nearby!!!

Back to truTV, I am hearing reports that the technical standards are dire. Sound out of synch with the picture, just a black screen and channel DOG where the adverts should be etc.

Maybe the real reason that we don't have it is because it doesn't meet VM technical standards

Opening his gob!

[blue666666]

Posted in: WWE
Official Details on WWE Network Going Global Today, Rolling Out on Smart TV's & Other Devices
By Marc Middleton
Aug 12, 2014 - 10:09:07 AM

- WWE issued the following today:

WWE® NETWORK GOES GLOBAL

STAMFORD, Conn., August 12, 2014 – The U.S. English language version of WWE Network is available starting today, on an over-the-top basis, in more than 170 countries and territories, including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Spain, and the Nordics, among others. The network is expected to be live in the U.K. by this October and plans for the network in Italy, UAE, Germany, Japan, India, China, Thailand and Malaysia will be communicated at a later date.

For $9.99 (U.S. dollars) per month with a six month commitment, fans will have access to 24/7 programming, all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events, and the most comprehensive video-on-demand library. In addition, subscribers can now choose a monthly offering at $12.99 (U.S. dollars) with no commitment and the ability to cancel at any time. The $12.99 price point is a change from the previously announced $19.99 monthly plan and allows WWE to offer an option with no commitment that we believe better reflects the variety of economies that exist internationally.

Like other digital subscription services, such as Netflix and Hulu Plus, fans are able to subscribe online by going to WWE.com and clicking on the WWE Network button on the top right corner of the navigation bar. Throughout the day, WWE Network will be made available internationally across all platforms including web, mobile, gaming consoles and connected devices.

Additionally, WWE today announced that WWE Network will be available by tomorrow on Sony internet connected TVs, Blu-ray Disc players and Blu-ray Home Theater systems. By this Friday, WWE Network will be available on Samsung Smart TV devices, Blu-ray Players and Home Theater systems.

sounding good and all PPV

Wonder why UK gets it October second biggest market.

[gemma307]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

never a truer word good sir!

And don't start me on Mr Childs, overpriced waste of time IMO

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by blue666666

sounding good and all PPV

Wonder why UK gets it October second biggest market.

As I expected, it's just in Canada that legislation requires a tie-up with a local broadcaster (Rogers).
I expect it's because the UK is the second largest that it's being left till later so that any glitches can be ironed out before UK launch.

[blue666666]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

As I expected, it's just in Canada that legislation requires a tie-up with a local broadcaster (Rogers).
I expect it's because the UK is the second largest that it's being left till later so that any glitches can be ironed out before UK launch.

Do you think it will be an app on Tivo or have a channel number like Netflix

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by blue666666

Do you think it will be an app on Tivo or have a channel number like Netflix

Its not even available on TIVO in the USA so I wouldn't expect it anytime soon , you'll need a PlayStation , Xbox , Roku , Apple TV , Kindle fire or certain Sony devices if you wish to watch on TV.

You could also wire your PC/Laptop to your TV but who can be bothered with that mess.

[Matth]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Back to truTV, I am hearing reports that the technical standards are dire. Sound out of synch with the picture, just a black screen and channel DOG where the adverts should be etc. Maybe the real reason that we don't have it is because it doesn't meet VM technical standards

Ah, not just my TV playing up - terrible sound sync... but can't resist my daily dose of FEAR FACTOR

[Media Boy UK]

August List update - August 12th update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
(Put start date here) (Put channel here) is having an freeview to all (Put package info here) package on Virgin Channel TBC right now until 6am on (Put end date here).

=== August ===
16th. Sky Sports 1 will be free today on Virgin Channel 502 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 2 will be free today on Virgin Channel 503 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 3 will be free today on Virgin Channel 504 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 4 will be free today on Virgin Channel 505 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 5 will be free today on Virgin Channel 506 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports F1 will be free today on Virgin Channel 507 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 1 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 512 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 2 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 513 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 3 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 514 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 4 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 515 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 5 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 516 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports F1 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 517 at 6am.
28th. Local TV Broadcaster Latest TV will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Brighton areas only.

=== September ===
18th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 4 as Sky Sports Ryder Cup on Virgin Channel 505 today at 6am.
18th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 4 HD as Sky Sports Ryder Cup HD on Virgin Channel 515 today at 6am.
23rd. Local TV Broadcaster Sheffield Live TV will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Sheffield areas only.

=== October ===
2nd. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ryder Cup as Sky Sports 4 on Virgin Channel 505 today at 6am.
2nd. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ryder Cup HD as Sky Sports 4 HD on Virgin Channel 515 today at 6am.
8th. ITV has confirmed that ITV Be will launch today on Virgin Media.

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== January 2015 ===
Local TV Broadcaster STV Edinburgh will launch sometime this month on Virgin Channel 159 in some Edinburgh areas only.

=== February 2015 ===
No News...

=== March 2015 ===
No News...

=== April 2015 ===
No News...

=== May 2015 ===
No News...

=== June 2015 ===
No News...

=== July 2015 ===
No News...

=== August 2015 ===
No News...

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September 2015 ===
No News...

=== October 2015 ===
No News...

=== November 2015 ===
No News...

=== December 2015 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Bristol hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Bay TV Liverpool hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster YourTV Manchester hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster YourTV Blackpool & Preston hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Cambridge Presents hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That’s Basingstoke hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That’s Surrey hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That’s Reading hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That's Oxford hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That’s Salisbury hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That's Solent hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.

=== Unknown dates ===
-TruTV soon to launch on Virgin Channel 245.
-Media Boy HQ has been told that both Sky Sports News HQ HD (On Virgin Channel 511) and Sky News HD (Channel TBC) will launch in early 2015 on Virgin Media.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== May launch in 2014? ===
Last Updated August 12th 2014.

Here is a list of channels that may launch in 2014 on Virgin Media.

The following is base on Information I have been given over the past two weeks by my sources (All info was right on April 22nd):

Note: Some Channels names was given out by other posters.

Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting):
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

Own by All Around the World Productions:
-Clubland TV

Own by British Sky Broadcasting:
-Pick +1
-Sky1 +1 (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).
-Sky Sports News HQ HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).

Own by CSC Media Group:
-Bliss
-Chart Show TV
-Scuzz

Own by Disney-ABC Television Group:
-Disney Channel HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).*
-Disney Junior HD*
-Disney XD HD*

Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc):
-ITV Be (Been confirmed by ITV as launching on October 8th 2014.)

Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels [21st Century Fox]):
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

Own by Sony Pictures Television:
-More>Movies
-Movies 4 Men (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Sony Movie Channel

Own by Universal Networks International:
-Universal Channel HD (Info from theone2k10)

Own by Viacom International Media Networks (Europe):
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now).

Other Broadcasters:
-Movie Max (For On Demand or TiVo)?
-Pulse (Told by sources it some 'Tech Channel')

FOR LOCAL TV CHANNELS GO TO Local TV on Virgin Media FOR MORE INFORMATION...

*My sources says Spring 2014 launch.

Before you ask:

Q: WHEN WILL THEY LAUNCH?
A: No launch dates was given bar Disney HD Channels my sources say Spring 2014.

Q: WHY HAVE YOU PUT 'MAY' LAUNCH FOR?
A: The list I have posted today is just list of channels that may launch in 2014. Until I get info on the following:

-An launch date.
-Channel number and package news.

Q: WHAT IS 'PULSE'?
A: Media Boy HQ do not have any more info on Pulse at time of posting. My sources has only confirmed that it will be an TV Channel not Pulse Radio.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

=== Channels ONLY in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on August 12th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*

Documentaries:
-History HD**
-Nat Geo Wild HD**
-CI HD**

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Fashion TV**

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic***
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HQ HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD**

Specialist:
-EWTN**

Radio:
-UCB Ireland**

*Only in Smallworld areas.
**Only in UPC Ireland areas.
***Only in both Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated August 12th 2014.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN SMALLWORLD AREAS' AND 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHEN WILL SKY SPORTS NEWS HQ HD AND SKY NEWS HD LAUNCH?
A: Base on information Media Boy HQ has seen Sky Sports News HQ HD and Sky News HD are not set to launch until early 2015.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''SKY1 +1'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: MTV CLASSIC and Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on August 12th 2014.

Next update: TBC - unless:

A) If Virgin Media are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.
B) If Virgin Media are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin TV areas.
C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by blue666666

Posted in: WWE
Official Details on WWE Network Going Global Today, Rolling Out on Smart TV's & Other Devices
By Marc Middleton
Aug 12, 2014 - 10:09:07 AM

- WWE issued the following today:

WWE® NETWORK GOES GLOBAL

STAMFORD, Conn., August 12, 2014 – The U.S. English language version of WWE Network is available starting today, on an over-the-top basis, in more than 170 countries and territories, including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Spain, and the Nordics, among others. The network is expected to be live in the U.K. by this October and plans for the network in Italy, UAE, Germany, Japan, India, China, Thailand and Malaysia will be communicated at a later date.

For $9.99 (U.S. dollars) per month with a six month commitment, fans will have access to 24/7 programming, all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events, and the most comprehensive video-on-demand library. In addition, subscribers can now choose a monthly offering at $12.99 (U.S. dollars) with no commitment and the ability to cancel at any time. The $12.99 price point is a change from the previously announced $19.99 monthly plan and allows WWE to offer an option with no commitment that we believe better reflects the variety of economies that exist internationally.

Like other digital subscription services, such as Netflix and Hulu Plus, fans are able to subscribe online by going to WWE.com and clicking on the WWE Network button on the top right corner of the navigation bar. Throughout the day, WWE Network will be made available internationally across all platforms including web, mobile, gaming consoles and connected devices.

Additionally, WWE today announced that WWE Network will be available by tomorrow on Sony internet connected TVs, Blu-ray Disc players and Blu-ray Home Theater systems. By this Friday, WWE Network will be available on Samsung Smart TV devices, Blu-ray Players and Home Theater systems.

sounding good and all PPV

Wonder why UK gets it October second biggest market.

I'm not convinced by this but i'm a negative and angry person. 7 odd quid a month for all pay per views and access to all wwe shows and sky are okay with this and have signed a new contract? Sky are animals and money grabbers. For them to have let the sky ppv cash cow drop through their fingers, for them to allow people without sky sports to access wwe programming, for them to allow wwe to market the network without them dominating it via their own indemand service seems completely alien.

I hope i'm wrong. i would LOVE this. But i know the greed of sky and dont trust them

[blue666666]

Sky will still have raw & Smackdown, and they will still all PPV this is no different than the USA. Maybe WWE is willing to take hit money wise.