5 new HD channels coming soon!

[JohnL]

Lets Hope DirecTV Exterminates the lousy SD Letterboxed version of BBC America SOON..... Can't wait for HD episodes of Doctor WHO, Top Gear, Copper, Primeval, ETC...

I've been with DirecTV for 22 months, previous Dish sub. I enjoyed BBC America in HD on Dish for quite some time, but when Dish Dropped every single RSN for New York subscribers it was time to leave.

John

 

[DS0816]

Someone from the "other" site posted that a Directv rep posted on it's Facebook page that BBC America HD is coming this month to Directv.
Not sure if Satelliteracer has confirmed.

Thank you for this thread!

I saw that someone mentioned that, in addition to BBC America, Nat Geo Wild will also get added in HD.

Nice.

Keep them coming, DirecTV!

 

[Jimbo]

Lets Hope DirecTV Exterminates the lousy SD Letterboxed version of BBC America SOON..... Can't wait for HD episodes of Doctor WHO, Top Gear, Copper, Primeval, ETC...

I've been with DirecTV for 22 months, previous Dish sub. I enjoyed BBC America in HD on Dish for quite some time, but when Dish Dropped every single RSN for New York subscribers it was time to leave.

John

How would they show SD shows that are not made in HD then ?

 

[BlackHitachi]

Nat Geo Wild hd !!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JohnL]

Few shows are produced in native HD, most shows and HD content appearing on TV are recorded on Film originally.

Film is higher resolution than native HD. All the post production crew has to do is to produce or reproduce the original Master of the show so if can be broadcast in HD.

This is why many shows produced years and years ago show up being broadcast in HD either 720p or 1080i. A Great example is the show Hogans Heroes.

John

 

[Rey]

finally! this should make a lot of folks happy.

 

[iceturkee]

finally! this should make a lot of folks happy.

me, me, me although there is no new top gear until next year!

 

[JerryVolunteer]

Now to the next channel everyone will be complaining that isn't in HD yet lol

 

[gadgtfreek]

Yeah, I've been taking a poll to see what channel I can troll about next LMAO!

I think Im going with QVC

 

[CK SatGuy]

Where's TV Land HD???? LOL

 

[Rey]

give me another MTV. MTV4HD!
without HD content!
:shocked

 

[iceturkee]

Where's TV Land HD???? LOL

recently added to my cable company. can't wait for the new season of hot in cleveland!

 

[Mr Tony]

Now to the next channel everyone will be complaining that isn't in HD yet lol

I already said my 4
QVC HD
EWTN HD
HSN HD
TBN HD

 

[bobvick]

Give me Jewelry TV and Daystar in HD. LOL!

 

[DS0816]

Now to the next channel everyone will be complaining that isn't in HD yet lol

There is a good amount that needs to get added in HD.

 

[hokie74]

Now to the next channel everyone will be complaining that isn't in HD yet lol

If we must; how about Cooking Channel? Seriously, BBC America HD will be a very nice addition to the lineup.

 

[Jimbo]

Few shows are produced in native HD, most shows and HD content appearing on TV are recorded on Film originally.

Film is higher resolution than native HD. All the post production crew has to do is to produce or reproduce the original Master of the show so if can be broadcast in HD.

This is why many shows produced years and years ago show up being broadcast in HD either 720p or 1080i. A Great example is the show Hogans Heroes.

John

Problem is, I don't see Star Trek NG being remade in HD.

 

[Jimbo]

Where's TV Land HD???? LOL

Better question is, Where TV LAND... the TV Land that we all came to know IS NO MORE ...

Unfortunately they don't show the old shows that made them a nationally known channel.

 

[CK SatGuy]

Better question is, Where TV LAND... the TV Land that we all came to know IS NO MORE ...

Unfortunately they don't show the old shows that made them a nationally known channel.

Sadly that is true and it now seems to be more like TBS now which I agree is stupid since Viacom already has Comedy Central.

 

[Pepper]

Problem is, I don't see Star Trek NG being remade in HD.

Actually... There is a bluray out now with three episodes redone in HD. Supposedly a preview of the entire series.