Ex-NTL Video on demand - Virgin Media TV and Phone

nutellajunkie · 18-01-2005, 02:37

Well there you go, got channel 107, press red button and enjoy loads of cute content from as little as 20p a go!! So yeah, first thing I watch is CaveGirl, isnt pause handly

The quality is superb, the responce is great.. I hope its like this all the time

Have fun, and thanks NTL

Coljj · 18-01-2005, 03:09

Cool, give us a rundown of what content is available then.

James Welsh · 18-01-2005, 03:12

And if you're able to, please send screenshots to cableshots@digitalspy.co.uk

- J

18-01-2005, 03:15

any free stuff?

JRH · 18-01-2005, 04:53

I was under the impression that general repeats would be FREE?

nutellajunkie · 18-01-2005, 06:20

Yeah there are freebies.. why do some people always want freebies

Course it was the first stuff I "rented" However at the moment there doesnt seem to be much as far as content goes. Yes theres new movies and yes there is kiddies stuff, but as far as soap repeats n stuff like that, I guess we will have to wait for the systems to fill up.

Sorry I cant capture some images, but it does seem quicker than normal semi-interactive, so maybe NTL got something right for a change.

Senux · 18-01-2005, 06:33

The new VOD looks promising. It may be very handy today as we have several inches of snow lying outside, so we could be stuck at home.

Pause works just fine, currently got a Travis music video for free.

There are eight groups of content, although only seven are currently identified plus a blank panel , which I suspect is for 'Catch Up TV'.

There is a reminder about how to use the control, superimposed when you use any of the relevant buttons.

Must go and see what else works, before it breaksdown!!!!

nutellajunkie · 18-01-2005, 06:48

oh look, you can have kylie for 24 hours!.. oh lets hope we get snowed in!

JRH · 18-01-2005, 06:57

Jesus J Christ, Monday we get UK Radio Aid, and Tuesday we get VOD!

What a week in media it's proving to be.

18-01-2005, 07:12

I want freebies because I pay NTL enough as it is

and i also think it will be very cool to be able to catch up on soaps and such, even if it is just bbc stuff for now! Imagine being able to catch up on neighbours at any time of day

JRH · 18-01-2005, 07:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkey75

I want freebies because I pay NTL enough as it is and i also think it will be very cool to be able to catch up on soaps and such, even if it is just bbc stuff for now! Imagine being able to catch up on neighbours at any time of day

For me, I couldn't think of anything better at the mo!

As a dangerous insomniac(!), apart from Animals of Farthing Wood on tape, there ain't much for me to do.

VOD should change that a bit! I just hope it gets down to Nottingham ASAP, or they at least give us a timetable as to when!

James Welsh · 18-01-2005, 08:14

Screenshots now available: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/screen.p...=1&type=ntlvod

Thanks Senux

- J

18-01-2005, 08:26

yey 2 basil brush episodes for 50p

ogryn · 18-01-2005, 11:07

What happens when you press on "On Demand" button then? Doesn't that goto VOD?

Chris123 · 18-01-2005, 11:23

NTL Press Release

Quote:

Companies who have already agreed to provide content include the

BBC,
Nickelodeon,
Jetix,
Warner Music,
Entertainment Rights,
VPL,
The Walt Disney Company,
Hollywood Pictures,
Touchstone Pictures,
Miramax Film Corporation,
Buena Vista International,
Inc.,
Sony Pictures Entertainment,
Sony Pictures Classics,
Columbia Pictures,
TriStar,
Pathe,
Icon Films,
Playboy TV.

Additional partners will join the service as it develops.

the content should be hugh once is going proper!

thelem · 18-01-2005, 11:27

Sounds good, but what is the difference between "Today's recommended", "Pick of the week" and "Highlights and offers"? Apart from how often they are refreshed.

ntldoit · 18-01-2005, 11:29

Good morning,Really fantastic piece of technology...Here's a bunch of pictures (filmflex) ntl

ndemand.

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...5-picture1.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...5-picture2.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...5-picture3.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...6-picture1.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...6-picture2.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...4-picture1.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...4-picture3.gif

Have a grand day...I am.PVR

ShakeyJake · 18-01-2005, 11:33

Oh I like that free trailer feature

ogryn · 18-01-2005, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris123

NTL Press Release

the content should be hugh once is going proper!

That's really good. More than I was expecting at launch. I hope MTV joins in.

ogryn · 18-01-2005, 11:38

Can anyone put a list of the content up? (and if it is free/it's price)

18-01-2005, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntldoit

Good morning,Really fantastic piece of technology...Here's a bunch of pictures (filmflex) ntl

ndemand.

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...5-picture1.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...5-picture2.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...5-picture3.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...6-picture1.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...6-picture2.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...4-picture1.gif

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...4-picture3.gif

Have a grand day...I am.PVR

nice one, thanks!

broomsy · 18-01-2005, 12:20

I like the music video idea. Cheaper than phoning The Box etc. This looks BIG

Zapomatic · 18-01-2005, 12:21

Hmm... charging to view most of that stuff makes it a lot less appealing. Wonder if they'll allow you free access to all content (except films) for a monthly fee? Interface looks a bit on the rough side too. Until they improve that (and I give them a chance as it's a new service) HomeChoice's on-demand content blows this out of the water - it even has stuff made especially for HomeChoice such as a comedy version of X-Factor, and bizzarley programmes on body painting for pregnant women, and a 20 minute video about hllitosis! Of course, NTL's broadcast (normal) channel selection puts HomeChoice to shame!

18-01-2005, 12:33

i thought they are going to have a "catch up" service where they will have the last weeks top shows or something. Considering they want to charge you 15p per telly messenger message, it hardly surprises me that not much is free.

To be fair though, its only a few hours old and we dont really know what is going to be on it yet

xeron · 18-01-2005, 12:35

Well it hasn't rolled out in Cardiff yet, and we're supposed to be next. Wonder when it'll be

18-01-2005, 02:37	#1
nutellajunkie Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Glasgow Services: adults only! Posts: 142	Ex-NTL Video on demand Well there you go, got channel 107, press red button and enjoy loads of cute content from as little as 20p a go!! So yeah, first thing I watch is CaveGirl, isnt pause handly The quality is superb, the responce is great.. I hope its like this all the time Have fun, and thanks NTL

18-01-2005, 11:29	#17
ntldoit Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 307	Good morning,Really fantastic piece of technology...Here's a bunch of pictures (filmflex) ntlndemand. http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...5-picture1.gif http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...5-picture2.gif http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...5-picture3.gif http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...6-picture1.gif http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...6-picture2.gif http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...4-picture1.gif http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/...4-picture3.gif Have a grand day...I am.PVR

18-01-2005, 03:09	#2
Coljj Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Services: Sky+ V2 , HDTV, X360 Live, NTL 2MB Posts: 2,994	Cool, give us a rundown of what content is available then.

18-01-2005, 03:12	#3
James Welsh Digital Spy Staff Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,584	And if you're able to, please send screenshots to cableshots@digitalspy.co.uk - J

18-01-2005, 04:53	#5
JRH Banned User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: United Kingdom Services: NTL Base DTV » NTL Talk Unlimited Phone » NTL Capyonder™ 1Mbps SACM (using 30GB a month until they hard cap!) Posts: 5,981	I was under the impression that general repeats would be FREE?

18-01-2005, 06:20	#6
nutellajunkie Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Glasgow Services: adults only! Posts: 142	Yeah there are freebies.. why do some people always want freebies Course it was the first stuff I "rented" However at the moment there doesnt seem to be much as far as content goes. Yes theres new movies and yes there is kiddies stuff, but as far as soap repeats n stuff like that, I guess we will have to wait for the systems to fill up. Sorry I cant capture some images, but it does seem quicker than normal semi-interactive, so maybe NTL got something right for a change.

18-01-2005, 06:33	#7
Senux Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Glasgow Services: BT Broadband, BT Broadband Talk, BT Openzone, BT Vision Posts: 75	The new VOD looks promising. It may be very handy today as we have several inches of snow lying outside, so we could be stuck at home. Pause works just fine, currently got a Travis music video for free. There are eight groups of content, although only seven are currently identified plus a blank panel , which I suspect is for 'Catch Up TV'. There is a reminder about how to use the control, superimposed when you use any of the relevant buttons. Must go and see what else works, before it breaksdown!!!!

18-01-2005, 06:48	#8
nutellajunkie Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Glasgow Services: adults only! Posts: 142	oh look, you can have kylie for 24 hours!.. oh lets hope we get snowed in!

18-01-2005, 06:57	#9
JRH Banned User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: United Kingdom Services: NTL Base DTV » NTL Talk Unlimited Phone » NTL Capyonder™ 1Mbps SACM (using 30GB a month until they hard cap!) Posts: 5,981	Jesus J Christ, Monday we get UK Radio Aid, and Tuesday we get VOD! What a week in media it's proving to be.

18-01-2005, 07:12	#10
monkey75 Posts: n/a	I want freebies because I pay NTL enough as it is and i also think it will be very cool to be able to catch up on soaps and such, even if it is just bbc stuff for now! Imagine being able to catch up on neighbours at any time of day

18-01-2005, 08:14	#12
James Welsh Digital Spy Staff Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,584	Screenshots now available: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/screen.p...=1&type=ntlvod Thanks Senux - J

18-01-2005, 08:26	#13
monkey75 Posts: n/a	yey 2 basil brush episodes for 50p

18-01-2005, 11:07	#14
ogryn Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The South Services: Access to Satellite, Cable, DSL, and Wii Posts: 3,341	What happens when you press on "On Demand" button then? Doesn't that goto VOD?

18-01-2005, 11:27	#16
thelem Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brighton, UK Services: DAB, Virgin BB + TV Posts: 1,322	Sounds good, but what is the difference between "Today's recommended", "Pick of the week" and "Highlights and offers"? Apart from how often they are refreshed.

18-01-2005, 11:33	#18
ShakeyJake Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Peterborough Services: NTL:Home Digital. 128k CM Posts: 383	Oh I like that free trailer feature

18-01-2005, 11:38	#20
ogryn Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The South Services: Access to Satellite, Cable, DSL, and Wii Posts: 3,341	Can anyone put a list of the content up? (and if it is free/it's price)

18-01-2005, 12:20	#22
broomsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cambridge Services: Digital TV, 1MB Broadband Posts: 97	I like the music video idea. Cheaper than phoning The Box etc. This looks BIG

18-01-2005, 12:21	#23
Zapomatic Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: London SE17 Services: Tiscali TV Posts: 524	Hmm... charging to view most of that stuff makes it a lot less appealing. Wonder if they'll allow you free access to all content (except films) for a monthly fee? Interface looks a bit on the rough side too. Until they improve that (and I give them a chance as it's a new service) HomeChoice's on-demand content blows this out of the water - it even has stuff made especially for HomeChoice such as a comedy version of X-Factor, and bizzarley programmes on body painting for pregnant women, and a 20 minute video about hllitosis! Of course, NTL's broadcast (normal) channel selection puts HomeChoice to shame!

18-01-2005, 12:33	#24
monkey75 Posts: n/a	i thought they are going to have a "catch up" service where they will have the last weeks top shows or something. Considering they want to charge you 15p per telly messenger message, it hardly surprises me that not much is free. To be fair though, its only a few hours old and we dont really know what is going to be on it yet

18-01-2005, 12:35	#25
xeron Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Services: NTL 1mb SACM, NTL Digital CR3 Langley Posts: 111	Well it hasn't rolled out in Cardiff yet, and we're supposed to be next. Wonder when it'll be