General : Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) Vol 2

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by denphone

l think you know why MM as l have explained before to you why l cannot see Sky having Netflix on their platform and that is because they have their own streaming service Now TV and they would not want to undermine that IMO.

I'm struggling to see that link Den but thanks for confirming.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I'm struggling to see that link Den but thanks for confirming.

So what are your thoughts MM as you have far more knowledge then l about the TV broadcasting and streaming game?.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by denphone

l think you know why MM as l have explained before to you why l cannot see Sky having Netflix on their platform and that is because they have their own streaming service Now TV and they would not want to undermine that IMO.

Sky/Now TV offer something that Netflix don't; a large number of currently airing shows, and HBO/Showtime content. Sure there is overlap on the box set aspect, but there is enough of a difference for people to want both. I use both and I'm sure many other people do the same.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by passingbat

Sky/Now TV offer something that Netflix don't; a large number of currently airing shows, and HBO/Showtime content. Sure there is overlap on the box set aspect, but there is enough of a difference for people to want both. I use both and I'm sure many other people do the same.

So you think Sky will have Netflix on their platform then OB?

I doubt also that Sky will ever get Netflix as they'll want people going for Sky Cinema rather than elsewhere!

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by denphone

So you think Sky will have Netflix on their platform then OB?

I don't know. I see no conflict, and if Sky reach the same conclusion, then it's possible.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by denphone

So what are your thoughts MM as you have far more knowledge then l about the TV broadcasting and streaming game?.

More knowledge I doubt that , being honest Den I got the whole Netflix on pay tv boxes completely wrong.

If you remember I was of the opinion that adding it would be disruptive when many on here including Old Boy said it would be complementary.

Netflix is now positioning itself as a producer of high quality original content , year on year they are increasing their content spend on original commissions putting themselves in the shop windows of many of the pay TV platforms.

Adding Netflix to Sky isn't as easy as on the likes of VM and BT of that we agree because Sky produces many of its own shows and has a competing movie service that said it doesn't mean it can't be done. Comcast in the USA is the biggest cable TV provider and also own channels/content to and they've recently struck a deal , I believe satellite provider Dish Network also has a deal.

This is an interesting read.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by bluecandylover

I doubt also that Sky will ever get Netflix as they'll want people going for Sky Cinema rather than elsewhere!

Netflix show relatively old films (with a few exceptions). Sky cinema gives you access to the most recent released for streaming films.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by passingbat

I don't know. I see no conflict, and if Sky reach the same conclusion, then it's possible.

Well next year certainly going to be interesting that is for sure.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

More knowledge I doubt that , being honest Den I got the whole Netflix on pay tv boxes completely wrong.

If you remember I was of the opinion that adding it would be disruptive when many on here including Old Boy said it would be complementary.

Netflix is now positioning itself as a producer of high quality original content , year on year they are increasing their content spend on original commissions putting themselves in the shop windows of many of the pay TV platforms.

Adding Netflix to Sky isn't as easy as on the likes of VM and BT of that we agree because Sky produces many of its own shows and has a competing movie service that said it doesn't mean it can't be done. Comcast in the USA is the biggest cable TV provider and also own channels/content to and they've recently struck a deal , I believe satellite provider Dish Network also has a deal.

This is an interesting read.

Yes thanks for that link as its certainly a interesting read MM and yes the future is certainly going to be interesting that is for sure as we see what plays out.

[Horizon]

Originally Posted by passingbat

Netflix show relatively old films (with a few exceptions). Sky cinema gives you access to the most recent released for streaming films.

Quick question on Sky's films channels, do they still show on-screen logos on them? thanks.

[muppetman11]

No they don't.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Chad

It won't be added to XL until January at the earliest. Even if it's not added 20 of these big Frank Warren fight nights will be shown on both Boxnation and BT Sports 1. So in effect XL customers are going to get access to the biggest domestic cards on Boxnation under this deal.

An interesting development...

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by Horizon

Quick question on Sky's films channels, do they still show on-screen logos on them? thanks.

I don't subscribe to the movies part of Now TV. Thankfully MM knew the answer.

[Horizon]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

No they don't.

thanks.

[ozsat]

The last line of the link you posted says "*This deal currently does not include Virgin Media customers" Hopefully a deal will be done by January.

It also said that PPV events will only be available as PPV - and HD subscribers will still get HD.

Thing is PPV events are currently free to BoxNation HD subscribers.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Talking of BT Sport, could we also see Boxnation included in XL in a similar fashion?

http://www.boxnation.com/boxing-news...and-boxnation/