Free Sky Movies Weekend 29th-31st (1 channel)

NonGeographicalMan

martint123 wrote: »

In cases like this, they don't send an authorisation code to each card, but set the channel as available to the minimum subscription. By doing it this way, they let minimal subscribers view it and prevent Freesat users seeing it.

What about ex Sky subscribers? Surely they want to entice them to come back?

50Twuncle

martint123 wrote: »

In cases like this, they don't send an authorisation code to each card, but set the channel as available to the minimum subscription. By doing it this way, they let minimal subscribers view it and prevent Freesat users seeing it.

What happens if you just unplug the phone lead from the sky box ?
How does sky send the kill signal to the box ?

cylmax

21Twinkle wrote: »

What happens if you just unplug the phone lead from the sky box ?
How does sky send the kill signal to the box ?

These signals are not delivered via the phone line as I have never had a phone line plugged in and my package is amended regularly, in relation to my ability to afford their products. I can only assume that they adjust your viewing credentials via the Sattelite feed itself. A techie should be able to confirm/deny this.

Peace, love and sherbert saucers,
M

SteveToon

soop2 wrote: »

gah, don't like HD anyway

You don't like HD? What's wrong with you? Or does it not make any difference on your black & white portable tv? I bet you still watch VHS tapes, listen to the 'wireless' and play 'records' too huh?? :rotfl:

Global_D

The first post is correct... it is SKY MOVIES SHOWCASE....



For those Sky customers who are yet to sign up for Sky Movies, we're running a Free Weekend of film! Tune into Sky Movies Showcase from 6pm on Friday 29th October.

FREE WEEKEND - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When does it start/finish?
The first movie is 6pm on Friday 29th October and the last movie starts at 4.15am on Monday 1st November.

Virgin customers can watch from 6am on Saturday 30th October.

What channel is it on?
Sky Movies Showcase (Sky 303/ Virgin 403) and Sky Movies Showcase HD (Sky 314/ Virgin 433)

Are all movies in High Definition?
Yes, all customers with a HD box and a HD ready TV can watch all movies featured in stunning HD on Sky Movies Showcase HD channel.

Do you have to sign up or register to watch the free weekend?
No, you will be able to view the Sky Movies Showcase channel and Sky Movies Showcase HD channel without the need to register.

Can I watch the free weekend on Sky Player?
Yes, go to https://www.skyplayer.com to create your Sky ID or login if you already have one.

What if I don’t have Sky or Virgin Media?
Please contact your cable provider to find out if you can watch.

Is it available to customers in the Republic of Ireland?
Yes

What can Virgin Media customers see?
Virgin Media customers can watch 18 movies from Saturday 30th October 6am until Monday 1st November 6am on Sky Movies Showcase Channel 403 and Sky Movies Showcase HD channel 433.

Can I watch the Free Weekend on X-Box or Sky Player?
Sky TV and Sky Player TV customers will be able to access the Free Weekend on Sky Player via their PC or, where applicable, Xbox, FetchTV, and Windows Media Center.

The event will feature on the Sky Movies Showcase channel within the Live TV section of Sky Player.

About The Free Weekend

The weekend includes a selection of movies that will keep the whole family amused, including thepetrol-head sequel Fast & Furious, the adaptation of popular rom-com novel Confessions of a Shopaholic, buddy comedy Role Models, and the animated adventure featuring John Travolta voicing a dog who thinks he's a superhero in Bolt.

And for those of you watching in HD, you can see all the movies showing in the Free Weekend in ridiculously sumptuous detail. So if you've only ever seen Forrest Gump when you rented it on video, or A Bug's Life back when your dad recorded it onto VHS, you're going to be stunned by how good films can really look.

We will be adding much more soon, so come back and visit for the full schedule of films as well as a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

From 6pm Friday 29th October to 6am Monday 1st November, Sky Movies Showcase (314 HD/303).

If you're still not sure how the Free Weekend works, check the Frequently Asked Questions section below!

FREE WEEKEND SCHEDULE



Gran Torino
Friday 29th October

6pm Race To Witch Mountain
8pm Gran Torino
10pm Role Models
11.45pm Push
1.45am Gran Torino
4.25am Stone Of Destiny


Cats & Dogs
Saturday 30th October

6.15am You're So Cupid
8am Rugrats In Paris: The Movie
10am Cats & Dogs
12pm Race To Witch Mountain
1.45pm Alex Zane's Guest List: Simon Pegg
2.15pm Paul Blart: Mall Cop
4pm Cats & Dogs

Fast & Furious
6pm Confessions Of A Shopaholic
8pm Fast & Furious
10pm Paul Blart: Mall Cop
11.45pm Transporter 3
2.05am Fast & Furious
4.05am You're So Cupid




Coraline
Sunday 31st October

6.10am Coraline
8am Bedtime Stories
10am Confessions Of A Shopaholic
12pm Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 3, Episode 1
12.30pm Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 3, Episode 2
1.20pm Bolt *Special showing courtesy of Disney Cinemagic*
3pm A Bug's Life *Special showing courtesy of Disney Cinemagic*
4.40pm Brother Bear *Special showing courtesy of Disney Cinemagic*

Bedtime Stories
6.15pm Coraline
8pm Bedtime Stories
9.45pm Seven Pounds
12am Righteous Kill
1.45am Forrest Gump
4.15am Stone Of Destiny

FootyNut68

loving this and so will one of my sons.

He's into Star Wars:Clone Wars.

We'll give this offer a look as we do not subscribe to Sky Movies, so let's see how good they are;)

Groovychick

Please be careful that Sky do not charge you for this as this has happened to me before and when i finally got thru to Sky by phone (it took me ages) to be refunded the money.

CathWales

chadders93 wrote: »

When they ran the free movies weekend last year i recorded alot of the films and then watched them a week later without any problems. The reason why you could not watch any of your recorded programs is because when u cancel your sky subscription, sky send a signal to your box telling it to automatically disable all recording and playback features of the box. If you want to use the recording and playback features without having a sky subscription you would have had to pay £9.99 a month. As long as you have a sky subscription u can watch any programs u have recorded. However if u cancel your sky subscription, sky will disable the sky plus features of the box, including the ability to watch recorded programs.

Groovychick wrote: »

Please be careful that Sky do not charge you for this as this has happened to me before and when i finally got thru to Sky by phone (it took me ages) to be refunded the money.

My neighbour did tell me that if you recorded a movie your account would be charged £10, not sure wether to risk recording anything to see if it stays on there. Interesting to to know you can subscribe to the recording feature even if no longer paying for any channels.

andywsl

chadders93 wrote: »

When they ran the free movies weekend last year i recorded alot of the films and then watched them a week later without any problems. The reason why you could not watch any of your recorded programs is because when u cancel your sky subscription, sky send a signal to your box telling it to automatically disable all recording and playback features of the box. If you want to use the recording and playback features without having a sky subscription you would have had to pay £9.99 a month. As long as you have a sky subscription u can watch any programs u have recorded. However if u cancel your sky subscription, sky will disable the sky plus features of the box, including the ability to watch recorded programs.

Surly this cant be correct? When you join Sky you purchase the Sky box. If there is a fault with the box and it is out of warranty, you have to purchase a replacment.
If they can disable feature on the box, then it must belong to them, otherwise its akin to purchasing a new car from BWM and refusing to get it serviced by them. For this they respond by disabling the engine...

50Twuncle

andywsl wrote: »

Surly this cant be correct? When you join Sky you purchase the Sky box. If there is a fault with the box and it is out of warranty, you have to purchase a replacment.
If they can disable feature on the box, then it must belong to them, otherwise its akin to purchasing a new car from BWM and refusing to get it serviced by them. For this they respond by disabling the engine...

Sorry - but it is more like - you purchasing a second hand Lada - and getting a month free fuel thrown in - then complaining that after the month is up, that you have to pay for the fuel yourself....and if you decide not to pay for the fuel - you aint going very far !!

What you are complaining about is a service - not the actual hardware - you own the hardware yourself
An analogy is MS software - you own the rights (limited) to use the software - but MS actually own it.....