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Media Boy UK · 11-03-2022, 14:48

'CNN+' to launch March 29th.

https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/cnn...29-1235201661/

Itshim · 11-03-2022, 17:40

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Originally Posted by ScottishSteve

TBH if it wasn't included in my Sky package I would be ditching it altogether at the price

It's the only one I have, while not happy would have over virgin if push came to shove ,smart TV and Netflix would work for me

Mad Max · 11-03-2022, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Itshim

It's the only one I have, while not happy would have over virgin if push came to shove ,smart TV and Netflix would work for me

Same here mate, if I didn't like football I would have ditched Virgin years ago.

Mad Max · 12-03-2022, 20:38

Hi guys, quick question, if I upgrade to watch Starz on one of my three V6 boxes, is it then available on all boxes? Thx

spiderplant · 12-03-2022, 21:04

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Originally Posted by Mad Max

Hi guys, quick question, if I upgrade to watch Starz on one of my three V6 boxes, is it then available on all boxes? Thx

Yes

Mad Max · 13-03-2022, 20:19

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

Yes

Thx mate.

OLD BOY · 14-03-2022, 07:50

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

'CNN+' to launch March 29th.

https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/cnn...29-1235201661/

Only in the US for now, unfortunately. I’m still puzzled as to why they have closed the channel over here, given the streamer has yet to launch. They may not regain a sizeable proportion of viewers that they have now lost.

GrimUpNorth · 14-03-2022, 09:05

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Only in the US for now, unfortunately. I’m still puzzled as to why they have closed the channel over here, given the streamer has yet to launch. They may not regain a sizeable proportion of viewers that they have now lost.

CNN's still on Sky Q.

OLD BOY · 14-03-2022, 09:48

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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth

CNN's still on Sky Q.

It is, sorry I didn’t make that clear.

The Warner/Comcast deal will probably mean the channel is safe on Sky Q for the time being, although it’s curious that it does not include Sky Glass.

GrimUpNorth · 14-03-2022, 13:07

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

It is, sorry I didn’t make that clear.

The Warner/Comcast deal will probably mean the channel is safe on Sky Q for the time being, although it’s curious that it does not include Sky Glass.

No idea about Sky Glass, but will be a shame if CNN leaves Sky Q as I do like a bit of Erin when I'm struggling to sleep

Media Boy UK · 14-03-2022, 14:18

Probellum signs Discovery deal

Probellum, the newly formed boxing promotion, has announced a multi-fight agreement with Discovery Sports.

The partnership starts with back-to-back events on March 18th and 19th with Discovery Sports set to broadcast the two Probellum Evolution shows through Eurosport’s linear channels, discovery+ and Eurosport App to homes across 62 markets and territories in Europe and the Indian sub-continent.

https://advanced-television.com/2022...iscovery-deal/

muppetman11 · 14-03-2022, 18:28

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Only in the US for now, unfortunately. I’m still puzzled as to why they have closed the channel over here, given the streamer has yet to launch. They may not regain a sizeable proportion of viewers that they have now lost.

Unfortunately ? what you’d seriously add this service as well.

buckeye · 15-03-2022, 13:26

Discovery+ is now available in the LG Content Store (well it is on my 3 year old OLED).
It seems a lot better so far than the app on my Firestick purely by the fact that sports content is being displayed at the correct framerate so there is no jerkiness.

muppetman11 · 15-03-2022, 17:30

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I think Netflix has captured the imagination because it is so different from anything we had before. But like the advent of ITV back in the day, people get used to it in the end.

Seems not everyone agrees with you about Netflix.
https://www.stuff.tv/features/%EF%BF...ditch-netflix/

OLD BOY · 15-03-2022, 18:04

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Unfortunately ? what you’d seriously add this service as well.

Personally? No. But I do believe that people should be able to choose the streamer of their choice on Sky and Virgin.

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Seems not everyone agrees with you about Netflix.
https://www.stuff.tv/features/%EF%BF...ditch-netflix/

Or is it just another journalist looking for an easy headline?

I don't know, muppetman, not everyone is going to agree on absolutely anything.

One thing I do know is that Netflix is the streamer of choice. It has the best possible range of dramas - not all good - but enough to enable you to put together a huge watchlist of excellent programmes.

They may price themselves out of the no 1 position in time, of course, but the reason for people dropping their subscriptions will be because people can no longer afford it rather than changing subs for something better.

At that point, perhaps they would be better ditching their 'no advertising' policy and go for a free or discounted 'with-ads' option. That would enable them to capture a whole new audience.