General : Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

[ScottishSteve]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Sky Max HD is unlikely to launch on September 1st unless Virgin Media want to alter the current deal.

Also FITE.tv are trying to get a app on the TV360 box by end of year.

Sky have already stated in the press releases that they will launch on VM

[Media Boy UK]

All info I have seen only state that Sky Max and Sky Showcase will launch still to see info about Sky Max HD - that an new channel.

Sky Max SD is just an new name for Sky Replay.

[TimeLord2018]

Sky Replay still has normal listings from 1st of September...on digiguide e.g Stargate Atlantis at 6pm and 7pm , Sky One listings from that date are definitely for Sky Max.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

Sky Replay still has normal listings from 1st of September... e.g Stargate Atlantis at 6pm and 7pm , Sky One listings from that date are definitely for Sky Max.

I did hear that Sky Replay was set to "close" on September 1st what is on Sky Replay on September 2nd at 9pm?

If it A League of Their Own that will be Sky Max from September 1st.

[TimeLord2018]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

what is on Sky Replay on September 2nd at 9pm?

If it A League of Their Own that will be Sky Max from September 1st.

Resident Alien - Series 1 episode 2 (episode 1 is on the day before)

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

Resident Alien - Series 1 episode 2 (episode 1 is on the day before)

Is Movies24 and Movies + still broadcasting after September 1st?

[TimeLord2018]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Is Movies24 and Movies + still broadcasting after September 1st?

Yes

[Media Boy UK]

Anyway all will be reveal on Wednesday from 8am on TiVo, V6 and TV360 boxes.

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Sky can easy buy FOX Sky's EPG slots on Sky to launch Sky Max and Sky Max HD and also keep Sky Replay on air after August 31st.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

Resident Alien - Series 1 episode 2 (episode 1 is on the day before)

Wikipedia still says:

On 1 September 2021, Sky Replay will close along with Sky One and will be replaced by Sky Max And Sky Showcase.

Can you tell me if you can see listing for September 2nd for both Sky Max and Sky Replay?

Will you also PM me with the listing for them?

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Here is my own views on the what changes may happen on Virgin Media from September 1st.

https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...t-to-move.html

[TimeLord2018]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Wikipedia still says:



Can you tell me if you can see listing for September 2nd for both Sky Max and Sky Replay?

Will you also PM me with the listing for them?

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Here is my own views on the what changes may happen on Virgin Media from September 1st.

https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...t-to-move.html

Yes - the Sky Max schedule is on Sky One on digiguide

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

Yes - the Sky Max schedule is on Sky One on digiguide

Thanks.

So base on that info Sky Max is set to launch on Virgin Channel 110 until Sky tell them otherwise.

If Sky Replay is set to stay look out for tests to start for Sky Showcase and Sky Showcase HD on DBR.

@TimeLord. MediaMole has posted the following about Sky Showcase:

Sky Showcase will begin at 11am on September 1 with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, while episodes of The Simpsons will play out at 5pm and between 6.30pm and 8pm on weekdays.

https://www.mediamole.co.uk/entertai...se_459089.html

Can you see Sky Showcase listing as posted by Media Mole under any other name?

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Thanks.

So base on that info Sky Max is set to launch on Virgin Channel 110 until Sky tell them otherwise.

If Sky Replay is set to stay look out for tests to start for Sky Showcase and Sky Showcase HD on DBR.

Sky Replay is closing, Media Boy.

[TimeLord2018]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Thanks.

So base on that info Sky Max is set to launch on Virgin Channel 110 until Sky tell them otherwise.

If Sky Replay is set to stay look out for tests to start for Sky Showcase and Sky Showcase HD on DBR.

@TimeLord. MediaMole has posted the following about Sky Showcase:



https://www.mediamole.co.uk/entertai...se_459089.html

Can you see Sky Showcase listing as posted by Media Mole under any other name?

Just now the schedule for Sky Showcase has turned up on Sky One , it's hard to tell the difference to what it was with Sky Max listings yesterday , yes it has Fresh Prince Of Bel Air along with The Simpsons.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

Just now the schedule for Sky Showcase has turned up on Sky One , it's hard to tell the difference to what it was with Sky Max listings yesterday , yes it has Fresh Prince Of Bel Air along with The Simpsons.

Thanks for confirming. So Sky Showcase is now set to launch on Virgin Channel 110 from September 1st.

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Sky Replay is closing, Media Boy.

Been told tonight that Sky Max* (If Sky Replay stays) and Sky Max HD* is seen as a new channels so Virgin Media need to sign an new deal with Sky before September 1st to launch them.

The Sky One listings after 1st September will also broadcast on Virgin Media as that channel be the new name for Sky One.

*No listing for that brand has been found by TimeLord on digiguide as of 8.30pm on August 16th.

Also If Sky Replay is set to close why is Sky not reusing it EPG Slot on Sky with E!?

Sky EPG slots now:

122. Sky Arts
130. No Channel
145. Sky Replay
151. E!

Sky EPG slots from September 1st:

122. Sky Crime
130. Sky Arts
145. No Channel
151. E!

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With Sky Showcase launching on September 1st what is a point keeping Sky Sports Mix on air as Sky Showcase will broadcast Sport and Movies.

[TimeLord2018]

Perhaps Sky Sports Mix is moving back to 145 if Sky Replay closes.