Two channels are brought BACK to Virgin Media today after vanishing from TVs – there are Sky Sports changes coming too
The two channels had briefly vanished from the
EPG (electronic programme guide), leaving some viewers bemused.
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But they've now made a comeback – and have even had a bit of a revamp.
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Cinema Epic Worlds HD has been renamed to to Sky Hits HD
, while Sky Superman is now rebranded as Sky Sci-Fi/Horror HD.
Viewers can access Sky Hits by using the code 303 on both satellite and glass/stream.
Sky ScFi/Horror HD has launched to EPG number 311 on both satellite and Sky Glass/Stream.
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Virgin Media customers can find Sky Hits on channel 318 and Sky Sci-Fi/Horror HD on channel 412.
Both are back free of charge and available to watch immediately.
There's no need to update your box or do anything manually – the channels should appear automatically as part of a wider refresh.
Sports fans should also be aware that on Friday July 1 Sky Sports Action (Satellite 408/865 - Glass/Stream 408) will temporarily change its name to SkySp Lions/SkySp Lions HD.
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These changes follow similar updates on Sky, which recently reshuffled parts of its entertainment and movie offerings.
As part of the shake-up, Sky has scrapped several themed channels, including Sky Blockbusters, Sky Pitch Perfect, and Sky Family.
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These have now been replaced by Sky Hits, Sky Comedy, and Sky Fantasy – with fresh line-ups of movies and shows.
Other Sky changes
There have been a range of Sky changes over the last couple of weeks.
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On Friday July 4 Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) temporarily changed its name to JurassicWorld / JurassicWrldHD.
On Saturday, July 5, Sky Sci-Fi & Horror (Satellite 311 - Sky Glass/Stream 311) also underwent a temporary name change, and will now be called SkySupermanHD.
Sky Jurassic World (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) was renamed Sky Action / Sky Action HD on Monday July 7, reverting back from a temporary name change.
New channels
As well as the name changes, Sky also launched 11 new channels on July 1.
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However, the new channels will all only be available on Sky Glass/stream.
If you key in 1001 into your Sky remote, you will now be taken to Sky Sports Classics.
Number 1002 will take you to Sky Sports Vault, while 1003 will take you to Sky Sports Stories.
If you press 1004 on your remote, you will be taken to Pick, and if you click on channel 1005, you will be able to watch Emergency 24/7.
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Sky Artist Of The Year can now be found on channel number 1006, and 1007 will take you to NBC News NOW.
Sports fans will be able to watch the Billiards channel on number 1021, whilst food fans can tune in to the Great British Menu channel on 1023.
A channel dedicated to the iconic Homes Under The Hammer can now be found on channel 1023, while Crime and Justice has launched on 1024.
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