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Free Movie Weekend

  • 22-10-2009 05:33PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,623 ✭✭✭


    I think and I stand corrected that Sky Movies are free this weekend.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭homer911


    Where did you here that?

    What dates?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    homer911 wrote: »
    Where did you here that?

    What dates?

    Yeah, I saw an add for it while watching Sky Anytime, already have Sky Movies so it doesn't affect me.

    Another thing, does anybody know if this will work on a Sky box without a card, cause I'm using an old one for free to air.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    I thought it was Halloween weekend?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14 paularklow


    It said this in the monthly SKY mag, but forget weather its this weekend or next


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,382 ✭✭✭✭greendom


    It's the last weekend in October but I think it only applies to Sky Screen 1


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    All the good stuff will be moved to the other channels no doubt.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 558 ✭✭✭tomslick


    Just seen the advert. Next weekend the 30th and the HD are free too. Don't know if you need the HDpack for this to apply.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭von Smallhausen


    From the 30th October for the weekend Sky Movies Screen 1 /Screen 1 HD will be free. You will need a valid viewing card to view it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,997 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    Danny_B wrote: »
    From the 30th October for the weekend Sky Movies Screen 1 /Screen 1 HD will be free. You will need a valid viewing card to view it.

    So FTV rather than FTA.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    It was never going to be FTA.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    Mossy Monk wrote: »
    It was never going to be FTA.

    Don't ruin our dreams man :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,623 ✭✭✭200motels


    Mossy Monk wrote: »
    I thought it was Halloween weekend?
    I got my weekends mixed up, I thought Halloween was this weekend.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 858 ✭✭✭marclt


    200motels wrote: »
    I got my weekends mixed up, I thought Halloween was this weekend.

    It's just the clocks that change this week... !!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭ipodrocker


    quick question, with the free weekend could you sky plus the movies and then after the weekend watch them?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    Or record from screen 1 now and watch it next weekend?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,759 ✭✭✭gtg60


    I would say it is more likely that you will be able to record the free movies and watch them at a later date.

    I would guesstimate this based on the fact that the encryption entitlements would have to be changed for those channels for the weekend to a basic sub as it is far easier to do this than temporarily update new entitlements on everybody else's cards so the movies will be encrypted with the same entitlements that you normally use.

    Make sense?

    It's theoretically sound :rolleyes:

    Either way, better to record and not work than find out it did work when you didn't record any!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,382 ✭✭✭✭greendom


    gtg60 wrote: »
    I would say it is more likely that you will be able to record the free movies and watch them at a later date.

    I would guesstimate this based on the fact that the encryption entitlements would have to be changed for those channels for the weekend to a basic sub as it is far easier to do this than temporarily update new entitlements on everybody else's cards so the movies will be encrypted with the same entitlements that you normally use.

    Make sense?

    It's theoretically sound :rolleyes:

    Either way, better to record and not work than find out it did work when you didn't record any!


    It would be could to get a definitive answer on this


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,071 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Mossy Monk wrote: »
    Or record from screen 1 now and watch it next weekend?
    Would be kinda difficult for people who arent subscribed to the movie package.


    Anyway Id be interested to know also if the films could be recorded next weekend on to the hdd and then viewed at a later date. I do have a current sky sub but not for the films though.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    muffler wrote: »
    Would be kinda difficult for people who arent subscribed to the movie package.

    No it's not.

    You can record off any channel on the EPG. Your subscription will only say if you can watch the recording at that time or not. For example. Record a movie off Screen 1 so it will be on your Sky box and then subscribe at a later date to watch the recording.

    That's what I was asking.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 29,394 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    I'd imagine that you can certainly record a film next weekend, but will only be anble to view it later if you are subscribed to that channel at that time.

    (Based on the fact that I couldn't watch any films I had previously recorded when I dropped the Movies from the sub)

    Could be wrong though, but if there's anything THAT worth saving (is there?) then I'd just buy the DVD myself...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,535 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    Ye better be quick transferring them to dvd so in that case:)

    Sounds like something sky would do alright


  • Posts: 22,785 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    If you record from screen1 or S1hd now-of course you will be able to watch it during the free weekend.
    So if theres something on now thats not on at the weekend,be sure and record it.
    You will only be able to watch it during the free weekend though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,135 ✭✭✭fifth


    I think Kaiser and Black briar are right, it's like anything you record from the premium channels, only will play back once you're subscribed to them. Or, if there's a free weekend.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 5,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭spockety


    Does anybody know if you need a HD sub to view the free movies this weekend in HD?

    I have a Sky HD box but no HD sub.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    I'd say you would but it would be a good chance to advertise the HD product.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 5,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭spockety


    Just checked, FAQ on Sky's web site says "All sky customers with a Sky HD box" can get the movies in HD... nothing about a HD sub. Fingers crossed!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    gtg60 wrote: »
    I would say it is more likely that you will be able to record the free movies and watch them at a later date.

    I would guesstimate this based on the fact that the encryption entitlements would have to be changed for those channels for the weekend to a basic sub as it is far easier to do this than temporarily update new entitlements on everybody else's cards so the movies will be encrypted with the same entitlements that you normally use.

    Make sense?

    It's theoretically sound :rolleyes:

    Either way, better to record and not work than find out it did work when you didn't record any!

    I think you might be correct. The 2 channels will be FTV for the weekend and I imagine the content will be broadcast FTV once you have a valid Sky card - it will not be based on your specific subscription. So if you attempt to playback a recording it will be seen by your box as FTV and playback will be authorised.

    I could be wrong but it makes sense.

    I'll record anything of interest just in case - I'll post the outcome on Monday evening ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,759 ✭✭✭gtg60


    So, exactly when is this supposed to start?
    Just checked a few minutes ago and they're still scrambled.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,172 ✭✭✭John mac


    gtg60 wrote: »
    So, exactly when is this supposed to start?
    Just checked a few minutes ago and they're still scrambled.

    Today is Friday :) maybe on Saturday morning...


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 325 ✭✭hello932


    Oh no now where will i get my movies in HD...sarcasm :D


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