Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
02-05-2017, 19:15
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
well very quiet year so far on VM
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02-05-2017, 20:14
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by theone2k10
The date we have for Amazon on v6 is still Summer 2017, wether or not it'll happen is anyones guess.
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Is this for the app only, or for Amazon TV to be available at no extra cost?
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02-05-2017, 20:16
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
No extra cost l don't think so MM...
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02-05-2017, 20:18
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by denphone
No extra cost l don't think so MM...
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By that do you mean an extra cost implemented by Virgin, or the normal subscription cost that Amazon charge?
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02-05-2017, 20:22
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by Mad Max
By that do you mean an extra cost implemented by Virgin, or the normal subscription cost that Amazon charge?
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l would say it will be the same type of thing Netflix do on the V6 where one is charged directly on a month by month subscription basis.
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02-05-2017, 23:07
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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l would say it will be the same type of thing Netflix do on the V6 where one is charged directly on a month by month subscription basis.
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Can't see what all the fuss is about then, I mean, you can get those apps on most smart TV's anyway! It would have been really good news if Virgin were to include Amazon, in say, one of the top packages, but to have a discussion about a measly app for the V6 is trivial to say the least.
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03-05-2017, 00:01
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by passingbat
And the date for Now TV is Winter 2027
I cant see an obvious issue with VM adding Amazon. I's effectively the same as Netflix, with different content. Netflix can't have affected VM's TV subscriptions, otherwise it would no longer be there. Amazon, like Netflix, only have a few first run weekly shows; it's mainly back seasons, or shows that have never had a UK pickup. Pay TV is about current shows. OTOH Now TV is competition in that it shows lots of current shows
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It's a tricky one tbf with Amazon moving towards a live tv service too.
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Originally Posted by Mad Max
Is this for the app only, or for Amazon TV to be available at no extra cost?
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Included with top package mate but the app will be available for lower packs for the normal prime/video fee.
But if Amazon are moving into live tv too it could become a lot more complex.
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03-05-2017, 00:10
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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It's a tricky one tbf with Amazon moving towards a live tv service too.
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Included with top package mate but the app will be available for lower packs for the normal prime/video fee.
But if Amazon are moving into live tv too it could become a lot more complex.
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Now that would be good.
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03-05-2017, 08:21
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
I seem to remember when Netflix came to VM it was free for the first 6 months. I bet that wouldn't happen with Amazon.
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03-05-2017, 10:51
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by denphone
Who's whingeing as you seem to be the expert at that OB.
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Not whingeing, old chap, just pointing out how VM subscribers could have it all. VM could simply give it all, then we could live it all! (Apologies to Queen!).
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Originally Posted by Mad Max
Can't see what all the fuss is about then, I mean, you can get those apps on most smart TV's anyway! It would have been really good news if Virgin were to include Amazon, in say, one of the top packages, but to have a discussion about a measly app for the V6 is trivial to say the least.
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As I've said elsewhere, Max, if Amazon was included on the Tivo and V6s, you would have all your search and bookmark facilities on one box. This makes perfect sense to me, and hopefully we will get there before much longer.
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03-05-2017, 11:10
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Provided Virgin enabled the Now TV Entertainment Pass for those on the Full House pack only, I see no conflict there. It would give Virgin subscribers the means to access Sky Atlantic via the VM platform, which would certainly stop the wingeing on this forum.
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you do know sky will have to agree to that don't you OB they own now tv they don't want anyone else at all to have SA it never happen
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03-05-2017, 11:26
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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you do know sky will have to agree to that don't you OB they own now tv they don't want anyone else at all to have SA it never happen
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Not true, Dave. Now TV is available on other platforms. No reason why it shouldn't go on the Virgin platform too, as long as Virgin viewers pay the £6.99 per month for the privilege, why should they care? Talk Talk managed it, so I don't see why VM couldn't if they wanted to.
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03-05-2017, 11:31
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
Face it OB with the packages as they are it's never going to happen, nearly all Virgins packages include the Sky channels with the exception of Sky Atlantic. The only way Sky Atlantic will arrive is when Sky decide it's time to reach a commercial arrangement with VM.
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03-05-2017, 11:33
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Face it OB with the packages as they are it's never going to happen, nearly all Virgins packages include the Sky channels with the exception of Sky Atlantic. The only way Sky Atlantic will arrive is when Sky decide it's time to reach a commercial arrangement with VM.
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exactly MM and they don't want anyone else to have SA
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03-05-2017, 12:00
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Sky Cinema is set to launch an Sky Cinema Matt Damon Channel from May 8th.
It will use Sky Channel 303 (Sky Cinema Hits EPG Slot on Sky).
But channel number is still not 100% confirmed for Virgin Media UK and Virgin Media Ireland.
We have still to see any info on when Sky Cinema Matt Demon will end.
http://www.sky.com/tv/channel/skycin...on-the-channel
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UPDATE:
Sky Cinema Matt Damon will broadcast on Sky Cinema Hits channel numbers from May 8th.
Radio Times also confirm that Sky Cinema Hits will be back on May 21st.
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