NG
The rules have changed - there is a new branding approach being phased in gently AIUI which officially allows for much more flexible use of the "three blocks" (Trinity?)
noggin
Founding member
Another example of Marketing breaking their own rules that they very firmly insisted on in the first place (that the BBC property shall not animate individually or as one logo other than fade on or off).
The rules have changed - there is a new branding approach being phased in gently AIUI which officially allows for much more flexible use of the "three blocks" (Trinity?)
UK
No, as far as I know it'll be
BBC Parliament replaced by BBC Three
CBBC 7am-7pm
Which leaves capacity for an extra red button stream in the evenings, meaning Freeview viewers could have up to four 'channels' of Olympics. They'll certainly have three all day.
Not sure if this has been asked...
As BBC3 is getting parliaments slots for the duration of the Olympics, does this mean CBBC will get the current BBC3/CBBC 24 hour slot?
Or will it become another Red Button feed on Freeview between 7pm and 7am?
As BBC3 is getting parliaments slots for the duration of the Olympics, does this mean CBBC will get the current BBC3/CBBC 24 hour slot?
Or will it become another Red Button feed on Freeview between 7pm and 7am?
No, as far as I know it'll be
BBC Parliament replaced by BBC Three
CBBC 7am-7pm
Which leaves capacity for an extra red button stream in the evenings, meaning Freeview viewers could have up to four 'channels' of Olympics. They'll certainly have three all day.
GE
A little bit of information on how the nations and regions will cover the Torch Relay:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/rogermosey/2012/03/torch_relay_sparks_flame_of_in.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/rogermosey/2012/03/torch_relay_sparks_flame_of_in.html
GE
thegeek
Founding member
BBC to make 24 HD live Olympic streams available to cable and satellite providers
Further details on Roger Mosey's blog
Further details on Roger Mosey's blog
Last edited by thegeek on 3 April 2012 10:51am
AN
24 HD channels? My goodness, where did the BBC find the money for that?
24 HD channels? My goodness, where did the BBC find the money for that?
GE
24 HD channels? My goodness, where did the BBC find the money for that?
Perhaps by dumping most of the rest of their sports portfolio . . .
24 HD channels? My goodness, where did the BBC find the money for that?
Perhaps by dumping most of the rest of their sports portfolio . . .
AG
24 HD channels? My goodness, where did the BBC find the money for that?
Apparently Sky are paying for some of it.
Also, they are getting dedicated EPG LCNs in the Sports section on Sky, so you can record them. http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2012/olympics_channels
24 HD channels? My goodness, where did the BBC find the money for that?
Apparently Sky are paying for some of it.
Also, they are getting dedicated EPG LCNs in the Sports section on Sky, so you can record them. http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2012/olympics_channels
VG
That's from Roger Mosey's blog.
Channels seem to be called BBC Olympics 1, BBC Olympics 2 up to and including BBC Olympics 24.
All 24 HD channels will be available on Freesat too - a huge boost for that platform. I expect they'll be hoping to boost subscribers ahead of the games.
Although he's underlined that this just a distribution agreement, it certainly does soften up relations between those who deal with the broadcast rights at the IOC and Sky. Who knows, Sky may well be looking to share coverage of the Olympic games in the very very very distant future.
Quote:
Sky will also pick up the costs of satellite distribution, irrespective of whether other platforms join in - though we hope and believe there'll be more announcements soon.
Just to underline - this is a distribution agreement for the Sky platform and Freesat, and it's not about sharing the broadcast rights which remain with the BBC within the UK.
Just to underline - this is a distribution agreement for the Sky platform and Freesat, and it's not about sharing the broadcast rights which remain with the BBC within the UK.
That's from Roger Mosey's blog.
Channels seem to be called BBC Olympics 1, BBC Olympics 2 up to and including BBC Olympics 24.
All 24 HD channels will be available on Freesat too - a huge boost for that platform. I expect they'll be hoping to boost subscribers ahead of the games.
Although he's underlined that this just a distribution agreement, it certainly does soften up relations between those who deal with the broadcast rights at the IOC and Sky. Who knows, Sky may well be looking to share coverage of the Olympic games in the very very very distant future.