General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 3.

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

I wonder if they are planning any new apps for the October TV extravaganza. I'd love to see them release VEVO, Muzu, Vimeo, TuneIn, Netflix, LoveFilm and Crackle.

They all already provide flash TV apps so it's not as if much development work is needed.

TuneIn app would be great, best 69p I have ever spent on the old ipod

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Why should it people should be glad other platforms up their game as in the long run they'll start to feel the benefits.

Here's some examples

Sky+ gave the cable co's the incentive to launch the 3 tuner TV Drive

Cables OD service forced Sky to launch Anytime+

Sky+ app (remote record) resulted in VM TIVO adding this feature

VM TIVO undelete feature resulted in Sky adding this feature to new EPG

VM & BT Vision catchup has resulted in Sky announcing a catchup service (rumoured for September)

Sky Go has pushed VM to announce TV Anywhere

Netflix HD streaming has resulted in Lovefilm introducing HD streaming

Netflix arrival has meant competition for Lovefilm and the introduction of Sky's Now TV.

Basically my point is competition is good for us the consumers.

Very good points, very well made!

[Tricky Trevor]

Funnily enough,I was thinking yesterday how good it would be if 'Tune In' was on Tivo. I was also thinking how cool it would be if 'Flixter' and 'Shoutcast' was on there as well.

[andy_m]

Tune In is by far the best app on my phone-would be a great addition, but I reckon there'd be the ubiquitous rights issues.

Originally Posted by andy_m

Tune In is by far the best app on my phone-would be a great addition, but I reckon there'd be the ubiquitous rights issues.

Its on Roku and WDTV Live, no real reason why being on a cable box should create difficulties.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

Its on Roku and WDTV Live, no real reason why being on a cable box should create difficulties.

Being on a pay TV providers STB is very different , the commercial terms have to be right for both parties , VM advertise Music On Demand as a reason to upgrade to XL to get all your music videos included , surely apps like Muzu and Vevo would negate the need to upgrade to XL as both apps offer music videos On Demand.

[piquet41]

Noticed that my total channels has risen from 406 - 412 (not inc the Paralympics).

Adds weight to the rumours perhaps of new channels.... time will tell.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by piquet41

Noticed that my total channels has risen from 406 - 412 (not inc the Paralympics).

Adds weight to the rumours perhaps of new channels.... time will tell.

Virgin has not remove the 48 BBC branded channels from the total channels numbers.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35462978-post756.html

[Media Boy UK]

Late August & Early September update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin TV ===
Aug 1st. Virgin Media customers on M+, L and XL packages can watch PictureBox absolutely free on Virgin on Demand until 6am on September 1st 2012.

=== August ===
27th. Sky Movies Summer will be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase on Virgin Channel 403.
27th. Sky Movies Summer HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase HD on Virgin Channel 433.
29th. Channel 4 HD Paralympic 1 will launch on Virgin Channel 550.
29th. Channel 4 HD Paralympic 2 will launch on Virgin Channel 551.
29th. Channel 4 HD Paralympic 3 will launch on Virgin Channel 552.
29th. Channel 4 SD Paralympic 1 will launch on Virgin Channel 553.
29th. Channel 4 SD Paralympic 2 will launch on Virgin Channel 554.
29th. Channel 4 SD Paralympic 3 will launch on Virgin Channel 555.

=== September ===
10th. Channel 4 HD Paralympic 1 will close on Virgin Channel 550.
10th. Channel 4 HD Paralympic 2 will close on Virgin Channel 551.
10th. Channel 4 HD Paralympic 3 will close on Virgin Channel 552.
10th. Channel 4 SD Paralympic 1 will close on Virgin Channel 553.
10th. Channel 4 SD Paralympic 2 will close on Virgin Channel 554.
10th. Channel 4 SD Paralympic 3 will close on Virgin Channel 555.
Virgin Media Tivo iPad app launch in September (Info from reghardware.com.)

=== October ===
5th. Sky Movies Showcase and Sky Movies Showcase HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies 007 and Sky Movies 007 HD on Virgin Channels 403 and 433.
24th. The UK and Ireland says goodbye to Analogue TV.
I have been told that more than 6 new channels may launch on Virgin Media this month. (Hope to get the channel names confirmed by Mid-September)
Channel 5 +1 may launch this month on Virgin Media.

=== November ===
Sky Movies 007 and Sky Movies 007 HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase and Sky Movies Showcase HD.

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2013 ===
The BBC to axe the BBC Red Button multi-screen on Virgin Media on all non TiVo boxes to one stream.
The BBC to launch an BBC One HD channel for viewers outside England on Virgin Channel 108.
Also the BBC is to rebrand BBC HD as BBC TWO HD on Virgin Channel 187.

=== January 2013 ===
No News...

=== February 2013 ===
No News...

=== March 2013 ===
No News...

=== April 2013 ===
No News...

=== May 2013 ===
No News...

=== June 2013 ===
No News...

=== July 2013 ===
No News...

=== August 2013 ===
BT hope to launch an new Football Channel on Virgin Media.

=== September 2013 ===
No News...

=== October 2013 ===
No News...

=== November 2013 ===
No News...

=== December 2013 ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting July 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-TCM to be rebranded on Virgin Channel 415.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.

=== The following channels are rumoured to be in talks with Virgin Media ===
THIS PART OF THE LIST HAS NOW BEEN REMOVED BY MEDIA BOY...

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
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See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 9th 2012.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on August 26th 2012.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Bio. +1
-Crime & Investigation Network HD
-Crime & Investigation Network +1
-HISTORY HD
-HISTORY +1

=== Own by ARY Group ===
-ARY Qtv
-ARY Oneworld
-ARY Entertainment
-ARY News

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1 (Soon to start broadcasting).
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky News HD
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
-CBS Drama
-CBS Reality +1
-Horror Channel +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-More 4 +1

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Dance Nation TV
-Flava
-Kix!
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Pop Girl +1
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-Animal Planet HD
-Animal Planet +1
-Discovery 3D (May launch if audience viewing numbers are high via on Demand.)
-Discovery Home & Health +1
-Discovery Knowledge +1
-Discovery Science +1
-DMAX +1
-DMAX +2
-Investigation Discovery
-Quest +1

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD
-Disney Cinemagic HD
-Disney Cinemagic +1
-Disney Junior +
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-Men & Movies
-Men & Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
-ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
-FX +1

=== Own by Global Radio ===
-Capital FM TV (Soon to start broadcasting).
-Heart FM TV (Soon to start broadcasting).

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
-MTV CLASSIC
-MTV HD
-MTV LIVE
-MTV MUSIC
-MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-SAB (Soon to be called Sony Sab),
-Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
-Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Nickelodeon HD
-NickToons Replay

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
-Channel 5 +1 (Set to launch in October 2012 on Virgin Media).

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
-Premier Sports
-Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by Radio TelefÃ*s Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm
-RTÉ lyric fm
-RTÉ Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
-RTÉ Radio 1 Extra
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd [Was GMG Radio] (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales
-Smooth 70s

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network
-Food Network +1
-Travel Channel
-Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
-STAR Gold
-STAR Life OK
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
-Kismat Radio
-Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TF1 Group ===
-British Eurosport 2 HD (Soon to start broadcasting).

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
-Absolute 90s

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) ===
-Cartoon Network HD
-TCM 2

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-The Style Network
-Universal Channel HD

=== Own by UTV Software Communications Ltd. (The Walt Disney Company) ===
-UMP Movies
-UMP Stars

=== Own by Viacom ===
-BET
-BET +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE Café
-Zing

==== See you later ===
List last updated on August 26th.

Next update: Mid-September - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

©copyright 2012 Media Boy 2006 - 2012. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

MB, I'm guessing from your list that Sky are rebranding Sky2 to Sky1 +1 instead of launching other channel?

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

MB, I'm guessing from your list that Sky are rebranding Sky2 to Sky1 +1 instead of launching other channel?

I have no idea on what Sky are doing.

I think Sky2 is safe - maybe Sky Living it +1 will get the axe on September 23rd to make way for SA +1 to launch on Astra UK.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

MB, I'm guessing from your list that Sky are rebranding Sky2 to Sky1 +1 instead of launching other channel?

It's funny you should mention that.

In the recent deal with Talk Talk SKY 2 was not included.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...f_sky_channels

Also in the recent enhanced deal with UPC, SKY 2 which was missing from their previous agreement was not added.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press..._upc_agreement

That to me suggests either Talk Talk and and UPC are not interested in SKY 2, or SKY 2 doesn't have too much long left. You'll also notice SKY Living it was not part of the Talk Talk deal either.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Chad

It's funny you should mention that.

In the recent deal with Talk Talk SKY 2 was not included.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press...f_sky_channels

Also in the recent enhanced deal with UPC, SKY 2 which was missing from their previous agreement was not added.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press..._upc_agreement

That to me suggests either Talk Talk and and UPC are not interested in SKY 2, or SKY 2 doesn't have too much long left. You'll also notice SKY Living it was not part of the Talk Talk deal either.

Well I do not what may happen but I was told last Thursday that 'Talks are ongoing'' with Sky and Virgin Media.

They don't have enough shows for that many channels. Probably why they're commissioning everything under the sun at the minute.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

MB, I'm guessing from your list that Sky are rebranding Sky2 to Sky1 +1 instead of launching other channel?

Sky's Stuart Murphy announces the launch of two new channels.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/vide...=ILCNETTXT3486

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by denphone

Sky's Stuart Murphy announces the launch of two new channels.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/vide...=ILCNETTXT3486

Thanks for info.

I think we will be saying goodbye to the 'Sky Living it' Channels soon.