General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 3. - Page 121

Dave42 · 11-09-2012, 19:50

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

They've been in talks for rather a long time. Media Boy's post could mean something or nothing, frankly, and I just wonder if we are any further forward. I suspect that we are, because Sky LivingIt is a gonner, so Sky Atlantic could replace it and keep VM's total costs for Sky channels down low to compensate for the missing channel.

It would be nice to know that we are finally getting somewhere.

only be SD if we do get sky atlantic I think we get sky news and ssn HD though

dwarfofpoison · 11-09-2012, 19:51

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Now, Media Boy, I don't understand your earlier 'OMG' comment!

For the channels outlined by MB I too wonder what on the list warrants an OMG but then the pessimist draws me to the sad conclusion. OMG we've still got a long, long way to go!

Media Boy UK · 11-09-2012, 20:07

@Old Boy and @dwarfofpoison

OMG was for Sky Atlantic - Happy now.

morley04 · 11-09-2012, 20:08

I was hoping for SS3 SS4 HD

and SSNews HD.

Dave42 · 11-09-2012, 20:10

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Originally Posted by morley04

I was hoping for SS3 SS4 HD

and SSNews HD.

we could get that but no way will we get SS3+4HD they a no go for anyone but sky

Media Boy UK · 11-09-2012, 20:11

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

They've been in talks for rather a long time. Media Boy's post could mean something or nothing, frankly, and I just wonder if we are any further forward. I suspect that we are, because Sky LivingIt is a gonner, so Sky Atlantic could replace it and keep VM's total costs for Sky channels down low to compensate for the missing channel.

It would be nice to know that we are finally getting somewhere.

Been busy confirm the channels on my list today

But next weeks copy of Radio Times has confirm that Sky Livingit channels will still be broadcasting after Sky Atlantic +1 launches on Astra on September 21st.

andy_m · 11-09-2012, 20:11

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Originally Posted by dwarfofpoison

For the channels outlined by MB I too wonder what on the list warrants an OMG but then the pessimist draws me to the sad conclusion, OMG we've still got a long, long way to go!

Every single one of those channels has at some point been the subject of frustration from some on here because they're not available on Virgin. I would say the majority of complaints about the channel line up have been about Atlantic and what are commonly referred to as "the missing" ITV channels. Media Boy has been told that of those 4 channels which have caused the most angst, 3 are definitely launching. Thats got to be a win, right?

morley04 · 11-09-2012, 20:16

How come SS3/4 are a no go then ? sky asking for way too much do you reckon? and thanks MB for the info

Media Boy UK · 11-09-2012, 20:16

Dusty Bin update.

When I posted 'Dusty Bin' weeks ago I can now confirm I was talking about all the non-Sky branded channels on my list - posted today.

3 HD Channels - ITV HD Channels,
2 SD Channels - Sony Movies and CBS Drama,
1 +1 Channels - Channel 5 +1.

carlwaring · 11-09-2012, 20:20

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Are we to assume from this that all of the channels on your list will definitely launch, but not necessarily in October? I think that some people are reading your information to mean that we are no further forward with the Sky channels, whereas I think you are possibly saying that we are nearly there and VM are just tying up the final details.

Well I know the meaning of "may" and also the phrase "in talks" so I don't understand your problem

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Dusty Bin update.

When I posted 'Dusty Bin' weeks ago I can now confirm I was talking about all the non-Sky branded channels on my list - posted today.

3 HD Channels - ITV HD Channels,
2 SD Channels - Sony Movies and CBS Drama,
1 +1 Channels - Channel 5 +1.

That's just cruel

Dave42 · 11-09-2012, 20:20

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Originally Posted by morley04

How come SS3/4 are a no go then ? sky asking for way too much do you reckon? and thanks MB for the info

sky with holding them from everyone else like F1HD and SAHD are also no go for anyone else

morley04 · 11-09-2012, 20:23

Oh right :@ SKY just left them aswell as they we getting really expensive.

Henkesghost · 11-09-2012, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

@Old Boy and @dwarfofpoison

OMG was for Sky Atlantic - Happy now.

Thanks for all your efforts, maybe I'm not reading it right but was OMG because Virgin were in talks for Sky Atlantic?? Was it OMG cos they are still talking or that talks had just begun? Thanks in advance.

Chad · 11-09-2012, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

Thanks for all your efforts, maybe I'm not reading it right but was OMG because Virgin were in talks for Sky Atlantic?? Was it OMG cos they are still talking or that talks had just begun? Thanks in advance.

I think it may have been OMG SKY aren't actually witholding Atlantic after all, it's being offered and Virgin are trying to snag a deal.

Media Boy UK · 11-09-2012, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

Thanks for all your efforts, maybe I'm not reading it right but was OMG because Virgin were in talks for Sky Atlantic?? Was it OMG cos they are still talking or that talks had just begun? Thanks in advance.

I was only saying OMG due to Virgin still being in talks for Sky Atlantic (I was not given any updates in months) but I also saying OMG to Sky Sports News HD being on the info on that list.