Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. III - Page 84

Chartwell · 15-09-2010, 16:11

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...ky-mailer.html

"We considered that the claim [about HD channels] would be interpreted by most readers as a statement that Virgin customers on a basic package would receive the same number of HD channels as Sky basic package customers," said the ASA. "Because this was not the case, we concluded that the ad was likely to mislead."

MatthewEastaugh · 15-09-2010, 16:12

No chance of Bravo HD now...
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...e-closing.html

Phil-ntl · 15-09-2010, 16:13

Spoke to a gentleman by the name of Peter Taylor in the CEO's office earlier today and the official line from him is 2 to 3 weeks for the Sky basics HD, It appears there is/was a contractual issue that is in the process of being ironed out. This would appear to fit with the beginning of Oct that has been mentioned.

I'm not giving this as gospel, just passing on the results of the conversation.

For those interested, I also mentioned Cinemagic HD and this is still an ongoing negotiation with nothing defined as yet.

Phil

Chartwell · 15-09-2010, 16:25

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Originally Posted by MatthewEastaugh

No chance of Bravo HD now...
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...e-closing.html

Fascinating - Virgin 1 didn't last long, and killing off Bravo shows that Sky basically wanted Living TV and didn't value the rest.

Interesting that they're putting Challenge onto Freeview in Channel 1's slot.

MatthewEastaugh · 15-09-2010, 16:27

And of course, lest we forget that as soon as it looked likely they'd get Living, Sky Real Lives closed too.

So basically this whole thing has resulted in everyone being down three channels! (Four if you count both Sky Real Lives..)

wizzy500 · 15-09-2010, 16:30

i fear that this wont be the first annoucement of channel closures.

Chartwell · 15-09-2010, 16:34

Thank goodness the deal didn't restrict competition, otherwise how many other channels would've closed

TBH none of these channels were a big loss, with the possible exception of Bravo, but I presume their best programmes will move onto Sky 1.

joff81 · 15-09-2010, 17:04

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Originally Posted by Chartwell

Thank goodness the deal didn't restrict competition, otherwise how many other channels would've closed

TBH none of these channels were a big loss, with the possible exception of Bravo, but I presume their best programmes will move onto Sky 1.

Sky 1 come round a big circle !!!

Sky 1 looses Star Trek, VM buy it and air it on Bravo and Virgin 1, Sky 1 buy VM tv channels, Sky close Bravo and Virgin 1 and Sky 1 gets Star Trek back !!!

thats about the only program Sky will keep from Bravo !!!

Thyroid Help · 15-09-2010, 17:06

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Originally Posted by joff81

Sky 1 come round a big circle !!!

Sky 1 looses Star Trek, VM buy it and air it on Bravo and Virgin 1, Sky 1 buy VM tv channels, Sky close Bravo and Virgin 1 and Sky 1 gets Star Trek back !!!

thats about the only program Sky will keep from Bravo !!!

what about white collar and sparticus both with great fan bases, and lets not forget WWE's main/only rival

joff81 · 15-09-2010, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Thyroid Help

what about white collar and sparticus both with great fan bases, and lets not forget WWE's main/only rival

ye true Sky will keep the best of what they value as worth keeping, but i doubt much will make it over to Sky 1. what Sky may do is sort out the living portfolio and move the best shows from Channel 1 and Bravo to Sky one and the rest that have carrage deals will fit on to Living`s abunduntly empty channels that show repeats.

it makes sense to trim the fat so to speak but i would place money on Star Trek going back to Sky 1.

howardmicks · 15-09-2010, 17:21

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Originally Posted by MatthewEastaugh

No chance of Bravo HD now...
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...e-closing.html

Whats gonna happen to TNA?

Thyroid Help · 15-09-2010, 17:22

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

Whats gonna happen to TNA?

Only time will tell I think....

Hiroki · 15-09-2010, 17:50

Ah well it's only channel one and bravo so no big loss really.

SnoopZ · 15-09-2010, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Hiroki

Ah well it's only channel one and bravo so no big loss really.

That's a matter of opinion, but for me it's a huge loss especially for some people on Freeview.

spankysmagicpian · 15-09-2010, 18:02

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Originally Posted by Hiroki

Ah well it's only channel one and bravo so no big loss really.

Rubbish. OK, there may not be a plenitude of blockbusting shows on those channels but there's a always something to pick at and something to look forward to such as Spartacus B&S, Chuck etc, Star Trek... etc

It's not about closing channels that are 'no big loss' it's about the choice being narrowed for people whether on VM or Freeview. Sky have more or less ventured into this as an asset stripping exercise and no matter what you or others think, Freeview at least, will be a shade poorer when Channel 1 vanishes. content wise, I considered it superior to Sky3

There's a dearth of general entertainment channels on Freeview besides the big 5 and that's now one more down. Skys motive is to simply bury Freeview if at all possible and always has been. The lessoning of choice for those not willing to venture down Pay TV is becoming more and more scarce with Sky hoping that those who aren't yet tempted will consider moving once Freeview is full of shopping and quiz channels.

I still think that the sale of VM channels to Sky was a very, very bad idea.