General Changes to Virgin TV (2022) - Page 75

SonicMaster · 02-10-2022, 10:17

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Does anyone know when the UKTV carriage contract is up? I'm trying to work out when/if we will get Yesterdsy HD as it's started on Sky.

The last publicly known carriage deal between VM and UKTV was in August 2018 (when the channels returned after being removed in July 2018), but as this may have been renewed this year (when multiple UKTV channels were made HD-only) it could be several years until the two companies negotiate again.

RichardCoulter · 02-10-2022, 14:27

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Originally Posted by SonicMaster

The last publicly known carriage deal between VM and UKTV was in August 2018 (when the channels returned after being removed in July 2018), but as this may have been renewed this year (when multiple UKTV channels were made HD-only) it could be several years until the two companies negotiate again.

Thanks.

Frazz · 05-10-2022, 13:01

It would seem virgin are aware of how bad the TV 360 box is

OLD BOY · 06-10-2022, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Frazz

"Upgraded" to TV 360, big mistake it's shite compared to TiVo, so many issues and limitations. We had 2 tivos now upgraded, one in the living room and the other in my son's bedroom, if recording something downstairs he can't record it to his boxes well since I'm already recording it. Some might think this isn't an issue but if I watch it then delete it when not knowing he wanted to watch it too there is no option to recover the show.

This is one of many issues and am going to fight to get my 2 tivos back if I can.

You do have the option to create profiles and a watchlist, which will enable you to track how much you've seen on one box and how much on the other, having set up your profiles. You can also delete a watchlist on one box without it affecting another.

RichardCoulter · 06-10-2022, 17:08

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

Media Boy Sources has reveal a latest update on both E! and Movies 24.

As some of you may know Sky UK runs COMCAST channels for them in the UK due to Brexit (Sky is owned by Comcast as of 2019):

Universal Channel did become Sky Comedy in 2020.

Here is a latest I have been given by my sources on E! and Movies 24 on what may happen to them.

*My sources says Sky is still on "borderline" on what to do with Movies 24.
*My sources say E! is set to be revamped.

Information was right at time of posting.

Can't see our version of E! lasting much longer. After closing the channel in other countries at the end of this year, I think it will close rather than be revamped in the UK too.

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2022...nment-in-dach/

Media Boy UK · 06-10-2022, 17:48

Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr fight postponed

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/63158856

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Thanks.

I feel Virgin and UKTV may has signed a new deal early this year before UKTV reveal Yesterday HD was set to launch on Astra UK.

Due to W, Dave, Ailbi and Eden SD Channels being axe from Virgin on June 30th 2022.

https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...a-uk.html#more

But Astra UK viewers cant watch Eden in HD.

Media Boy UK · 11-10-2022, 13:10

From now until October 25th, Virgin Media offers free Asian channels for Diwali

https://advanced-television.com/2022...ls-for-diwali/

Media Boy UK · 13-10-2022, 17:49

Rumour: New York Post feels Warner Bros Discovery is set to close Cartoon Network.

https://nypost.com/2022/10/13/cartoo...site%20buttons

Aguero9320 · 14-10-2022, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

Rumour: New York Post feels Warner Bros Discovery is set to close Cartoon Network.

https://nypost.com/2022/10/13/cartoo...site%20buttons

The article states such a closure won’t happen. WBD only merged Cartoon Network Studios and WB Animation.

Media Boy UK · 15-10-2022, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Aguero9320

The article states such a closure won’t happen. WBD only merged Cartoon Network Studios and WB Animation.

WBD DO own all the ex Warner Media Channels re: Cartoon Network but WBD is still to tell OFCOM to update their web site.

epsilon · 17-10-2022, 15:18

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

WBD DO own all the ex Warner Media Channels re: Cartoon Network but WBD is still to tell OFCOM to update their web site.

Or they could just continue to license using minor subsidiary company names indefinitely, which seems to be convenient.

Media Boy UK · 18-10-2022, 17:13

Premier Sports will become Viaplay Sports UK on November 1st.

Premier Sports 1 will become Viaplay Sports 1,
Premier Sports 2 will become Viaplay Sports 2,
FreeSports will become Viaplay Sports Xtra.

https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/viaplay-wh...h-will-it-cost

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The Times web site is reporting that Amazon Prime will step away from televising tennis in the UK at the end of 2023.

The report say the digital giant is not in the running for the fresh round of ATP and WTA rights.

Report say Sky Sports (soon to confirm a US Open deal) and unnamed broadcasters are said to be interested.

Media Boy UK · 18-10-2022, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

The Times web site is reporting that Amazon Prime will step away from televising tennis in the UK at the end of 2023.

The report say the digital giant is not in the running for the fresh round of ATP and WTA rights.

Report say Sky Sports (soon to confirm a US Open deal) and unnamed broadcasters are said to be interested.

Mike aka A516Digital is now reporting that The Times also says that Sky may launch Sky Sports Tennis HD if successful on getting rights to ATP and WTA Tennis.

Media Boy UK · 21-10-2022, 13:42

Reports are coming in that Virgin Media UK is set to move a following channels to new EPG homes:

*Yesterday +1
*CBS Reality +1
*Horror Xtra +1
*4Seven HD
*Sky Witness +1
*Sky Crime +1
*Crime + Investigation HD
*Blaze

Source: Epsilon/DS Forum.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

Reports are coming in that Virgin Media UK is set to move a following channels to new EPG homes:

*Yesterday +1
*CBS Reality +1
*Horror Xtra +1
*4Seven HD
*Sky Witness +1
*Sky Crime +1
*Crime + Investigation HD
*Blaze

Source: Epsilon/DS Forum.

Have I work out where the listed channels below are going? (Numbers may change)

144. 4Seven HD
193. Yesterday +1
198. CBS Reality +1
199. Horror Xtra +1
200. Sky Witness +1
201. Sky Crime +1
202. Crime + Investigation HD
203. Blaze

epsilon · 21-10-2022, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

Reports are coming in that Virgin Media UK is set to move a following channels to new EPG homes:

*Yesterday +1
*CBS Reality +1
*Horror Xtra +1
*4Seven HD
*Sky Witness +1
*Sky Crime +1
*Crime + Investigation HD
*Blaze

Source: Epsilon/DS Forum.

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Have I work out where the listed channels below are going? (Numbers may change)

144. 4Seven HD
193. Yesterday +1
198. CBS Reality +1
199. Horror Xtra +1
200. Sky Witness +1
201. Sky Crime +1
202. Crime + Investigation HD
203. Blaze

Hmmm! they can't have info slates on 200-203 informing of any changes and also move the actual channels into those slots. Unless the are moved in stages, in which case they could just change the info slates at each stage. Keep an eye on TS 514 on digitalbitrate.com, maybe the slates will show up on there before they go live.