Discovery-WarnerMedia merger - Deadline: Billionaire Media Maven John Malone Calls Discovery-WarnerMedia Merger “A Big Synergy Combination” With Savings Offsetting Debt

Story from Deadline: 

John Malone, the billionaire media mogul who is a longtime stakeholder in Discovery, said its pending merger with WarnerMedia will incur debt but will make up for it in cost savings.

Media Boy HQ Views: Are Virgin Media UK set to reveal new channel lineup in 2022?

Cable Forum and DS Forum poster epsilon has posted today: 

Two extra versions of BBC One South East (SDT labels) added overnight on SID numbers 10129 & 10130 (channel 858) but, apparently not allocated in the NIT. A massive gap in the internal serial numbers between these (2199 & 2233).

Reports: Virgin Media start BBC One HD local tests (UPDATED)

Following information thanks to epsilon (UPDATED on Nov. 19th, 24th and 26th):  

November 19th: 14 new service labels have been added to the SDT, all labelled "BBC One HD" and set initially to channel 108.

BBC News: BBC Three to return as TV channel on February 1st

Story from BBC News: 

BBC Three will return as a TV channel on February 1st 2022 - six years after it moved online - regulator Ofcom has confirmed.

Channel 4 Takeover: What is Media Boy HQ view on it???

Due to today two year deal with Channel 4 and Sky with the UK Super League that will see Channel 4 broadcast on free-to-air television in the UK for the first time in its history.

Is Zee TV set to relaunch it HD Channel on Virgin Media UK?

Bizasia is reporting that EPG tests has started on Sky ahead of the relaunch the High Definition (HD) version of its flagship channel, ZEE TV on Sky.

Daily Mail Online: Rupert Murdoch told PM he MUST get rid of the BBC while 'bouncing Wilfred on his knee' during visit to his country house, says Boris Johnson's sister

Story from Daily Mail Online:

Boris Johnson's sister has claimed that Rupert Murdoch told him to 'get rid of the BBC' during a visit to the Prime Minister's country house.

MB Views: With Virgin Media O2 signing an new deal with ITV is Virgin Media set to axe ITV SD Channels?

Due to Virgin Media O2 and ITV signing an new five year deal today we that Media Boy HQ think the following may happen the Virgin Media UK soon on all boxes:

Advanced Television: ITV, Virgin Media O2 long term commercial partnership

Story from Advanced Television: 

ITV and Virgin Media O2 have signed a new long term multi-year agreement that delivers deeper integration of ITV programming, support for IPTV, enhanced advertising capabilities and continued access to ITV’s range of channels and on-demand services for Virgin TV customers.

Channel 4 Takeover - CityAM: Channel 4 privatisation plans delayed amid growing backlash

Story from CityAM: 

The proposed sale of Channel 4 has met delays after the new culture secretary Nadine Dorries was inundated by a spate of opposition against the move, according to reports.

BT Sport Takeover - TVB Europe: BT in talks with ‘small handful’ of interested parties over Sport sell-off

Story from TVB Europe:

The CEO of BT has said the company continues to hold discussions with interested parties as it looks to sell-off its sport broadcasting arm.

MB Views: Has Media Boy Blog work out when the BBC will launch more HD Channels on Virgin Media?

After seeing ScottishSteve Post on Cable Forum.

Cable Forum: Is BBC ALBA HD set to launch soon on Virgin Media UK?

Cable Forum poster "ScottishSteve" has found the following on the BBC Reception Help website: 

The BBC Web Site is now listing BBC Alba HD being on Virgin Media although this is not the case at the moment it looks like it is happening soon, it currently remains SD I noticed BBC Parliament is still listed as SD only.

BT Sport Takeover EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy Sources reveal DAZN want WWE rights off their books but ViacomCBS looking into buying rights

Media Boy Sources has just told Media Boy HQ that DAZN wants to give away BT Sport's WWE rights off their books as DAZN are more interested in UFC.

EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy Sources reveal Sky UK has "question mark" over future of Movies 24

Media Boy Sources has just told Media Boy HQ that Sky UK are looking into the future of both Movies 24 and Movies 24 + but at time of posting no decision has been made on Sky UK closing Movies 24 and Movies 24 or to rebrand them using the Sky brand. 

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CONFRIMED: Virgin Media UK to axe V+ Boxes that end of November

Thanks to "epsilon", Cable Forum and Digital Spy Forum: 

Oct 26th: Just a heads up. I've been informed that a couple of information slates are being prepared. They have service names of "Important Information" and are configured to use channel numbers 100 and 106. No other information is available but this seems to mean that E4 will be moving away from 106.