How long until network TV shows movies in HD?
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How long until network TV shows movies in HD?
I was just thinking about this the other night. Say The Matrix or March of the Penguins is going to be aired as a Sunday night movie on ABC (not a stretch considering there is no new programming). Would they air the movie in HD on their HD affliates? While I understand it would only by 1080i, I would watch it because I'm still unwilling to invest in one format or the other knowing one will fail (usually the one I pick!).
So what do you think? Would they broadcast an SD on SD channels and HD on HD channels like they do with their normal programming?
So what do you think? Would they broadcast an SD on SD channels and HD on HD channels like they do with their normal programming?
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My cable company shows the network stations in HD, so they already show movies in HD that are on those stations.
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Well thanks! That's good to know. I rarely check on anything outside my TiVo Season Passes so I guess I will have to start checking to see what movies are on network TV!!!
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
Well thanks! That's good to know. I rarely check on anything outside my TiVo Season Passes so I guess I will have to start checking to see what movies are on network TV!!!
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Originally Posted by Doughboy
They show them in HD. But they still crop 2.35:1 films to 16:9 which is annoying.
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Originally Posted by Chew
What type of TiVo do you have? If it's a Series 3 or TiVoHD, they added the ability to search for HD programs (and movies) in a software update this year sometime. Just search by title and then select the HD category and then the movie category.
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They're in HD but they're still cropped, cut up, constantly interrupted by commercials, edited for content, and covered up by promotional overlays.
I can't even begin to imagine trying to watch a movie on network TV.
I can't even begin to imagine trying to watch a movie on network TV.
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Incredibles was on ABC (Disney) I thought? But it looked incredible either way.
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Originally Posted by rdclark
They're in HD but they're still cropped, cut up, constantly interrupted by commercials, edited for content, and covered up by promotional overlays.
I can't even begin to imagine trying to watch a movie on network TV.
I can't even begin to imagine trying to watch a movie on network TV.
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
I was just thinking about this the other night. Say The Matrix or March of the Penguins is going to be aired as a Sunday night movie on ABC (not a stretch considering there is no new programming). Would they air the movie in HD on their HD affliates? While I understand it would only by 1080i, I would watch it because I'm still unwilling to invest in one format or the other knowing one will fail (usually the one I pick!).
So what do you think? Would they broadcast an SD on SD channels and HD on HD channels like they do with their normal programming?
So what do you think? Would they broadcast an SD on SD channels and HD on HD channels like they do with their normal programming?
and yes, i remember watching The Ring and The Lion King both in HD on ABC. I think the fact that there aren't many movies on network TV anymore might be the reason why you haven't seen any yet. commercials and logos are a pain in the ass, but if you have a tivo or dvr, the commercials at least can kind of be dealt with.
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Originally Posted by Chew
With the writer's strike still going strong, it would be nice if the networks started playing more movies (instead of reality shows).
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Originally Posted by Chew
With the writer's strike still going strong, it would be nice if the networks started playing more movies (instead of reality shows).
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According to Dave Vaughn, the HBO HD/BR sets (Sopranos) sold so bad they don't plan on re-visiting HDM anytime soon. A huge show like Lost on Blu-ray only sold a little more then 4,000 copies last week as well.
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Originally Posted by Scott27
Theatrical movies don't get good ratings on the broadcast networks, which is why they don't show them often. And when they do show them, they're usually on Fridays, Saturdays or holidays when viewership is down anyway.
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Originally Posted by fitprod
Nope... It was NBC.
I was stunned at that one.
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I was stunned at that one.
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When Nemo came on HD (on ABC I think), it looked spectacular.
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
While I understand it would only by 1080i, I would watch it because I'm still unwilling to invest in one format or the other knowing one will fail (usually the one I pick!).
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
According to Dave Vaughn, the HBO HD/BR sets (Sopranos) sold so bad they don't plan on re-visiting HDM anytime soon. A huge show like Lost on Blu-ray only sold a little more then 4,000 copies last week as well.
That's too bad about Lost though. I hope they'll still go back and start with season 1.
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
According to Dave Vaughn, the HBO HD/BR sets (Sopranos) sold so bad they don't plan on re-visiting HDM anytime soon. A huge show like Lost on Blu-ray only sold a little more then 4,000 copies last week as well.
HBO, how can you say you're not visiting the HD format anytime soon when you haven't even shown up on the goddamn doorstep. Curbside comments don't help us HD folk much.
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Originally Posted by DVD Polizei
Well, what do they expect. Inflated prices and a consumer base which is still in its infancy, they need to be a little more supportive. HD titles are selling rather well. Apparently, HBO just isn't on the HD Consumer's wishlist this year, but if HBO can get their act together and not expect some kind of miraculous profit pile overnight, they can woo their potential HD consumer. I know I'd buy The Wire on HD, Band of Brothers, Dexter, and a few others. But if the only choice I have is Sopranos, I'm gonna fucking vomit. If you look at HBO's history of releasing HD titles, they haven't really done much to even justify a statement of "not visiting HD anytime soon..."
HBO, how can you say you're not visiting the HD format anytime soon when you haven't even shown up on the goddamn doorstep. Curbside comments don't help us HD folk much.
HBO, how can you say you're not visiting the HD format anytime soon when you haven't even shown up on the goddamn doorstep. Curbside comments don't help us HD folk much.
Speaking of Showtime, compare the bloated Sopranos prices to Weeds, which lists for $30-40 (with street prices of $20-28) depending on the season. Granted, with half-hour episodes it's half the content, but it's still in that impulse buy territory, like many movies.