Virgin Media has announced a new video-on-demand with NBC Universal which will see some of the studio's most popular shows added to Virgin's cable, online and mobile on demand platforms. The deal includes UK rights to shows such as the US version of The Office, House, Heroes and 30 Rock which will be available from December 1st. Cindy Rose, executive director of digital entertainment at Virgin Media said: "Our … [Read more...]

Virgin Media has confirmed plans for a new online movies service which will offer "hundreds" of on demand titles from next month. Launching May 6th, Virgin Media Online Movies will allow fill fans to stream movies directly to their computer. All rentals will offer unlimited views for 48 hours so viewers can pause, rewind and watch again. Alex Green, executive director, commercial, TV and online, Virgin Media said: … [Read more...]

Virgin Media has confirmed the imminent arrival of the SCI FI channel in High Definition, just days after the cable giant announced a high definition version of Film4 would launch exclusively on its network. Launching on Virgin ahead of a rebrand to Syfy HD on 13th April, the channel is set to air the re-imagining of V as well as favourites such as Legend Of The Seeker, Sanctuary and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Cindy … [Read more...]

Virgin Media customers will soon be able to enjoy HD films from Film4 after the cable broadcaster announced an exclusive deal to launch Film4 HD "this summer". A joint statement issued by the two companies says the channel "will offer a daily line-up of fantastic movies. The channel will showcase the very best of British film-making, including Slumdog Millionaire, Mike Leigh’s Happy Go Lucky and Ken Loach’s … [Read more...]