Sci-Fi HD...when can we watch?

**rad** · 01-23-2008 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by mdonnelly

Because after all, it is a Dish HD Discussion thread.

Sorry, my goof, I deleted it.

**SKrueger** · 01-23-2008 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by osu1991

Torchwood in sd is on BBC America not SciFi. I will wait the extra couple of weeks for the hd version on HDNet unless I get restless and just get the UK version earlier.

BBC America is launching an HD feed later this year, wonder who will have it first D* or E*? Any guesses?

Originally Posted by David_Levin

Does anyone know if Torchwood is being chopped for the US release ?

It sure is.

**MikeD-C05** · 01-23-2008 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by SKrueger

BBC America is launching an HD feed later this year, wonder who will have it first D* or E*? Any guesses?

Will Torchwood be cut up for U.S. release?

It sure is.

But it will still include lots of slobbery man on man kisses by Capt. Jack. You would think if they were editing for U.S. release that they would cut out these as well as the sex scenes.

**SKrueger** · 01-23-2008 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by MikeD-C05

But it will still include lots of slobbery man on man kisses by Capt. Jack. You would think if they were editing for U.S. release that they would cut out these as well as the sex scenes.

Why? While it may be offensive to some, it has become pretty much a gimmick. You now see it in a lot of shows, advertising, etc. And it is an integral part of who Capt. Jack is, some of the storylines, and eludes to the acceptance of future societies.

**wtb955** · 01-23-2008 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by MikeD-C05

But it will still include lots of slobbery man on man kisses by Capt. Jack. You would think if they were editing for U.S. release that they would cut out these as well as the sex scenes.

Originally Posted by SKrueger

Why? While it may be offensive to some, it has become pretty much a gimmick. You now see it in a lot of shows, advertising, etc. And it is an integral part of who Capt. Jack is, some of the storylines, and eludes to the acceptance of future societies.

Gimmick or not, behavior such as that should remain private and not be plastered across a Television or Movie screen. Moreover, if this behavior alludes to acceptance in a future society, God helps us!

**red hazard** · 01-23-2008 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by SKrueger

BBC America is launching an HD feed later this year, wonder who will have it first D* or E*? Any guesses?

It sure is.

D* will lauch first if at all. DN does have the transponder BW. Die in the wool DN lovers will claim DN is launching more birds but according to Lyngsat there is only one on queue this year and E* 5 is due to exhaust its hydrazine JUN09 or earlier and will be in need of an operational replacement.

**Sammy033** · 01-23-2008 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by wtb955

Gimmick or not, behavior such as that should remain private and not be plastered across a Television or Movie screen.

That can be said for so many examples on TV and the movies and its tough to count them all. Except for a few sickeningly criminal things it doesnt bother me. I just dont watch it.

Jack's kissing scenes made me go 'ugh' but if they were edited out while the same kinds of kissing scenes between a man and a woman were not, that channel might face a few problems of being accused of intolerance. That is if a group wanted to make an issue of slobbering kissing.

**jansan** · 01-23-2008 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by red hazard

D* will lauch first if at all. DN does have the transponder BW. Die in the wool DN lovers will claim DN is launching more birds but according to Lyngsat there is only one on queue this year and E* 5 is due to exhaust its hydrazine JUN09 or earlier and will be in need of an operational replacement.

They are launching AMC-14 at 61.5 at 03/08, EchoStar XIII in June, Ciel 2 at 129 in late 2008.

Source:
Satellite Launches - 2008 - LyngSat

**ScoBuck** · 01-23-2008 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by jansan

They are launching AMC-14 at 61.5 at 03/08, EchoStar XIII in June, Ciel 2 at 129 in late 2008.

Source:
Satellite Launches - 2008 - LyngSat

E13 is NOT being used for DISH Network, It is meant for use in China. E11 is the second of the sats that will be launched and used for DN in 2008. It is currently tentative set for June of 2008 launch by Sea Launch.

**wonko** · 01-23-2008 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by red hazard

D* will lauch first if at all. DN does have the transponder BW. Die in the wool DN lovers will claim DN is launching more birds but according to Lyngsat there is only one on queue this year and E* 5 is due to exhaust its hydrazine JUN09 or earlier and will be in need of an operational replacement.

Yes, there is only one Echostar-owned sat going up this year (E11 - June?), but Dish is leasing all the transponders on AMC-14 (March) and Ciel 2 (late '08). Ciel 2 is supposed to replace E5 at 129W.