May 1, 2008
In a recent announcement, Time Warner has said that it will be selling its Cable TV Business.
The business, which is 84% owned by Time Warner, is down 36% in the first quarter to $771(£390m), and the AOL internet business, is down a similar amount, but Time Warner have yet to announce the sale of the AOL business.
Time Warner to sell TV business
by Grant Draper
April 11, 2008
A Eurovox firmware update has reportedly been released, which aims to cope with the coding changes made by Virgin Media at the beginning of this week.
The firmware updates Eurovox Blue, Eurovox Red, and Eurovox Max V boxes.
However, users with cloned Eurovox boxes may still have problems with accessing cable channels despite the update.
A temporary fix was already made available across ...
Eurovox firmware updated
by Brian Turner
April 9, 2008
Virgin Media have applied a code update which has crippled cable boxes across the country which were used for receiving cable TV illegally.
Cable boxes affected include the Eurovox, Nokia Dbox, Starview and Kryptview.
Users receiving cable TV illegally receive the error message "Please wait...code been updated" and no channels can be accessed.
According to industry analyst Ian Waller, ...
Virgin code update cripples cable boxes
by Brian Turner
March 31, 2008
Virgin Media is planning to take action against subscribers who illegally download copyrighted material.
As part of an initiative that will be implemented during the next few months, Virgin will work with the British Phonographic Institute, together with television and movie studios in a voluntary scheme.
Details of users believed to be breaking the law ...
Scheme to prevent illegal downloads planned by Virgin
by Lin Freestone
March 15, 2008
Virgin Media has finally reached an agreement with Arsenal TV to broadcast all Arsenal matches, with previews and post-match analysis, reserves, ladies and under-18s games and news and phone-in shows.
The service will be on channel 542 from Tuesday 18 March in the XL TV and Setanta Sports M and L packages.
Following the launch of Virgin Media in January, ...
Virgin Media agrees deal with Arsenal TV
by Lin Freestone
March 11, 2008
Virgin Media has begun to deploy new software for its V+ personal video recorder. The new software is designed to fix several long-standing bugs, and follows successful tests conducted during February.
The update is aimed at stopping numerous audio drop-outs and failed recordings that have been a frequent cause of complaint on the Digital Spy V+ ...
V+ update software from Virgin Media
by Lin FreestoneNew managing director of strategy for Virgin Media
by Lin Freestone
March 10, 2008
It is understood that four private equity firms are considering launching a multi-billion dollar takeover bid for Virgin Media.
The four firms - Blackstone, Cinven, KKR and Providence Equity - are preparing to offer between $6bn and $7.5bn for cable operator Virgin Media in a plan known as "Project Coaxial".
In 2007, ...
Possible takeover bid for Virgin Media
by Lin Freestone
March 7, 2008
Neil Berkett has been confirmed as Virgin Media's permanent chief executive officer, seven months after succeeding Steve Burch on a temporary basis.
Berkett joined NTL in 2005 as chief operating officer, and continued in the post after the cable operator merged with Telewest and became Virgin Media.
Virgin Media’s chairman, Jim Mooney, commenting on the appointment, said: “Neil has a long and ...
Virgin Media’s CEO position confirmed
by Lin Freestone
March 5, 2008
Tiscali has announced that Tiscali TV will be available to 50% of UK homes by summer 2008.
The company has been equipping phone exchanges around the UK for the TV-over-DSL service since spring last year and now claims almost the same level of coverage as Virgin Media.
Tiscali's coverage is spread across the UK though currently ...
50% UK coverage for Tiscali TV by the summer
by Lin FreestoneTiscali packages for all Homechoice subscribers
by Lin Freestone
March 1, 2008
Virgin is working on its new PVR and it is estimated that the new Virgin V+ box could be released during the second half of this year.
Work is at a relatively early stage and it is not anticipated to be launched in the near future.
Virgin has confirmed that it has begun ...
Launch of Virgin’s new V+ box in second half of 2008
by Lin Freestone
February 6, 2008
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that Virgin Media’s controversial advertisements claiming its broadband is "officially the fastest and most reliable" do not break the rules.
The controversial posters and press ads were headed "Truth, Lies and Broadband". Radio, national press and billboard advertisements attracted 22 complaints to the ASA, and the complainants included Sky and TalkTalk. ...
Controversial Virgin Media ads get ASA approval
by Lin Freestone
January 21, 2008
Two way gaming provides gaming channels for cable TV and Sky TV, as well as online gaming and online bingo halls. While Wagerworks is a major provider of software that enables games to be played online and through interactive TV, these are games that range from monopoly, cluedo and the price is right.
The two companies have now signed an ...
Two way gaming partners with Wagerworks
by David Allen
January 18, 2008
Internet gaming brands including Monopoly, Cluedo and The Price Is Right, will soon be accessible on television. A new deal will put together some exciting new properties for television.
Interactive television firm Two Way Gaming is to provide access to online gambling software developer Wagerworks system, which is very flexible and offers huge potential.
Two Way Gaming operates gaming channels for ...
More online games for television
by Lin Freestone
January 15, 2008
Humax has released its latest software upgrade for the Humax PVR-9200T twin tuner digital TV recorder. The upgrade will ensure existing customers can take advantage of the latest Freeview Playback recording features.
The Freeview Playback software will be automatically installed on all PVR-9200T models via over-the-air downloads, which will take place between 14th and 21st January 2008, as long as the ...
Freeview Playback update released by Humax
by Lin Freestone
“Digital for All” upgrade drive for UPC Ireland customers
by Lin Freestone
January 9, 2008
Music India has become the latest Bollywood music channel in the UK. Although available through Sky this channel will be covering a wide ranging audience across the globe. The concept has been put together by Media Worldwide Pvt td, who is the main pioneers in the production and marketing of Indian music and television. This channel will be delivering top quality conventional and contemporary content, on a twenty four hours a ...
Bollywood comes to the UK
by David AllenMusic India has become the latest Bollywood music channel in the UK. Although available through Sky this channel will be covering a wide ranging audience across the globe. The concept has been put together by Media Worldwide Pvt td, who is the main pioneers in the production and marketing of Indian music and television. This channel will be delivering top quality conventional and contemporary content, on a twenty four hours a ...
January 4, 2008
One of the most popular shows on US TV is about to be made over here in the UK by ITV. Law and Order has been around for a number years and in fact is the longest running prime time show currently being shown in the US. The show is made by NBC Universal and was started 1990 where it followed the lives of the police and prosecutors in New York, ...
Top US TV programme to be made in UK.
by David AllenOne of the most popular shows on US TV is about to be made over here in the UK by ITV. Law and Order has been around for a number years and in fact is the longest running prime time show currently being shown in the US. The show is made by NBC Universal and was started 1990 where it followed the lives of the police and prosecutors in New York, ...
The golf channel is bunkered
by David AllenIt lasted less than five years but the Golf Channel UK has now closed down. The channel which was available via satellite and cable TV and owned by the successful sports group JJB stopped broadcasting and with no plans to the revive the channel, it has to be a disappointment to many of the viewers that watch the channel. However there would seem to be plans for a general sports ...
