Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. III

[zantarous]

Even better! Can't wait as this is one of my most watched channels and to finally have it in 16x9

South Park should look awesome the episode that appeared on Xbox Live, even though it was cropped looked amazing, especially with the anmie sections.

[gregpegg]

Email from UK TV says that they still in negotiation with Virgin Media regarding Good Food & Eden in HD, but hope to launch soon.

[heavyside]

As I recall part of the new carriage deal between Virgin and Sky was that there would be some Sky video on demand and/or catch up content and red button functionality in addition to the movie and sport HD channels. Did this not happen or are Sky dragging their feet? If they are, has anyone any idea when we can expect these?

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by gregpegg

Email from UK TV says that they still in negotiation with Virgin Media regarding Good Food & Eden in HD, but hope to launch soon.

Vm own part of UKTV so they must be negotiating with themselves lol

[zantarous]

Originally Posted by heavyside

As I recall part of the new carriage deal between Virgin and Sky was that there would be some Sky video on demand and/or catch up content and red button functionality in addition to the movie and sport HD channels. Did this not happen or are Sky dragging their feet? If they are, has anyone any idea when we can expect these?

The VoD stuff will probably come with the sky Basics HD channels, it is any ones guess as to why they were announced in May and still not launched. The red button is late this year or early next year.

Originally Posted by howardmicks

Vm own part of UKTV so they must be negotiating with themselves lol

Lets hope they don't screw themselves over But it is astonishing that a channel that they own 50% of can come to terms with sky before they do.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by howardmicks

Vm own part of UKTV so they must be negotiating with themselves lol

ha ha

Yeah, they do, but It seems more of an investment than a "controling" share of the business. The UKTV board will still act in the interests of UKTV, not Virgin Media.

I'd expect those channels sooner rather than later on VM Sky may have got a exclusive at launch deal.

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Originally Posted by heavyside

As I recall part of the new carriage deal between Virgin and Sky was that there would be some Sky video on demand and/or catch up content and red button functionality in addition to the movie and sport HD channels. Did this not happen or are Sky dragging their feet? If they are, has anyone any idea when we can expect these?

All still planned... expect Sky Red button by the new year.

[mattboothers]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

All still planned... expect Sky Red button by the new year.

Yes, But aparently a very limited service for us

[dsmuk]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

All still planned... expect Sky Red button by the new year.

Does this include Sky News Active or is the red button stuff just Sky Sports?

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by dsmuk

Does this include Sky News Active or is the red button stuff just Sky Sports?

Just Sky Sports

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Originally Posted by mattb00thers

Yes, But aparently a very limited service for us

Depends what you mean by limited... the main thing is the programming behind the Red Button.

[neilo]

That 'limited red button on VM' sounds like typical Sky marketing to me. In reality, it will mean we get access to sports - normally football matches but some other sports as well - that are shown via the red button on Sky Sports 1 and 2.

We won't get the other stuff on the red button which is things like access to Sky Bet or stuff like that.

I suppose we might not get the odd European match they put on Sky Sports 4 red button. But still, it's better than nowt in my view!!

[Kingofthedead4]

Originally Posted by neilo

That 'limited red button on VM' sounds like typical Sky marketing to me. In reality, it will mean we get access to sports - normally football matches but some other sports as well - that are shown via the red button on Sky Sports 1 and 2.

We won't get the other stuff on the red button which is things like access to Sky Bet or stuff like that.

I suppose we might not get the odd European match they put on Sky Sports 4 red button. But still, it's better than nowt in my view!!

Damn right, and who cares about Sky Bet.

[efc85]

just need match choice please-ASAP

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by efc85

just need match choice please-ASAP

Yeah, thats what we are going to get... by the new year.

[Kingofthedead4]

And of course being able to watch Speedway instead of the world bowling championships.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Kingofthedead4

And of course being able to watch Speedway instead of the world bowling championships.

Yeah