Comedy Central HD mentioned as going live on DirecTV this month.

[jganyard]

Comedy Central Going HD

Network will have 200 hours of HD programming at launch.

By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/13/2009 11:25:00 AM

Sometimes the humor is in the details. That may be what Comedy Central is hoping when it launches a high definition version of the network. Comedy Central HD will be going live on Cablevision, DirecTV and Cox later this month, with additional carriers expected to be added throughout the year.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6629038.html

[armophob]

That is my last SD channel hold out. However I would be equally as excited if the headline said: Comedy Central to launch accurate guide data in 2009!!

[Steve615]

IIRC,the preferred thread for new channel topics/ideas is located at the following link.

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=147711

[twistedT]

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6629038.html

:joy:WHOOPPIE!!!!:joy:

[The Fuzz 53]

IIRC,the preferred thread for new channel topics/ideas is located at the following link.

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=147711

Yeah, I'll hop right on reading all 25 pages to get up on that thread.

What's big effing deal with forum people? I see nothing wrong with this being it's own thread.

[VeniceDre]

Since this is a link to an article I see nothing wrong with this getting it's own thread... But's that's just me.

[1948GG]

"Comedy Central HD mentioned as going live on DirecTV this month."

Just yet another channel with next to zero actual HD content (can we say all together now, 'stretcho-vision'!) that will take 6-12 months before they actually do.

But it's Viacom, right? So they get preferential treatment.

[xIsamuTM]

man, even when you people get what you want you still complain....

[hdtvfan0001]

:lol:man, even when you people get what you want you still complain....
:rolleyes::rolleyes::D:D:D:lol::lol::lol:

[deweydm]

That is my last SD channel hold out. However I would be equally as excited if the headline said: Comedy Central to launch accurate guide data in 2009!!

+1

[Fontano]

Just yet another channel with next to zero actual HD content (can we say all together now, 'stretcho-vision'!) that will take 6-12 months before they actually do.


Did you even read the linked article?

200 hours of HD at launch.
Including two of their popular shows: South Park and Reno 911! new seasons entirely in HD. A bunch of their specials, and it appears that the new Stand Up Comedy airings would be in HD>

Then the Daily Show and Colber Report, being upconverted (which would be an improvement in PQ), while they transition their sets and equipment to native HD.

I would hate to see what your definition of "not next to zero" is.

[Dirk]

The Daily Show and Colbert are going to look so much better. Hopefully this means G4 is coming soon.

[kc1ih]

Now, if only the folks at Comedy Central would learn how to focus their cameras!

[hdtvfan0001]

All this talk about Comedy Central HD seems so silly...:D

[judson_west]

"Comedy Central HD mentioned as going live on DirecTV this month."

Just yet another channel with next to zero actual HD content (can we say all together now, 'stretcho-vision'!) that will take 6-12 months before they actually do.

But it's Viacom, right? So they get preferential treatment.

From the article: "To go along with the conversion, the network will be boosting its HD programming lineup. At launch the network will have 200 hours of native HD programming, including nearly 30 episodes of South Park and the first two seasons of The Sarah Silverman Program. A number of feature films, stand up specials and Comedy Central Presents will also be in HD."

While not 100%, it looks like a bit more than 0%. The Daily Show with John Stewart and The Colbert Report will be "upconverted."

[judson_west]

Ah, I was a bit too slow....

[Sirshagg]

That is my last SD channel hold out. However I would be equally as excited if the headline said: Comedy Central to launch accurate guide data in 2009!!

WOW! I must agree with both statements.

[Sirshagg]

"Comedy Central HD mentioned as going live on DirecTV this month."

Just yet another channel with next to zero actual HD content (can we say all together now, 'stretcho-vision'!) that will take 6-12 months before they actually do.

But it's Viacom, right? So they get preferential treatment.

"Network will have 200 hours of HD programming at launch."

[tcusta00]

"Network will have 200 hours of HD programming at launch.":lol:

[LarryFlowers]

8760 hours of programming each year (24*365)... and they have 200 hours of programming in HD... let's deduct a third for paid programming... 5840 hours to fill...

OK, who's going to start the "Comedy Central HD channel with no HD" thread?:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[karlhenri]

They have 200 to start with, but you need to account for repeats.

If each show gets repeated say 5 times within the next 6 months, you are looking at effectively 1000hrs or effective HD coverage for the first half of the year. That gives them 6 months to buy some other movies and shows.

[Tom Robertson]

Woohoo!

An at source upconvert will be better than an at receiver upconvert anyday. :)

[Lucid504]

"Comedy Central HD mentioned as going live on DirecTV this month."

Just yet another channel with next to zero actual HD content (can we say all together now, 'stretcho-vision'!) that will take 6-12 months before they actually do.

But it's Viacom, right? So they get preferential treatment.

Theres going to be at least 200 hours of HD Programming at the start i dont call that little to no content for starting.Excited about South Park in HD and they should have Season 12 in HD also since its going to be on blu-ray. It is going to look awesome compared to the SD Channel.

[dodge boy]

Please please please give this to us tomorrow!!! :hurah:

[mreposter]

Still waiting for someone to say, "but what about Travel Channel HD?"
oh, wait, I just did ;)

Congratulations for all the Comedy Central fans.
It looks like you're getting a belated christmas present.

[Mr D]

any addition to the HD lineup is a good addition, but what about the travel channel? why is it so hard to add, dont we have almost every other channel from the discovery group? why is that channel so specially hard to add?

[Tele-TV]

Even after Comedy Central HD is added, D* won't be the HD "leader" until they add Travel Channel HD. :lol: :rolleyes:

[Tom Robertson]

any addition to the HD lineup is a good addition, but what about the travel channel? why is it so hard to add, dont we have almost every other channel from the discovery group? why is that channel so specially hard to add?

The travel channel has all their HD content encoded to European standards which has the bits in the reverse order of the American standards. And the wrong side of the bitstream too. :) :)

I can only guess there are ongoing negotiations of some form holding Travel Channel back. Could be technical negotiations or contractual.

Or DIRECTV's marketers might have decided the channel isn't worth the total cost to deliver to the home at this time; tho I kinda doubt that. Travel could, in theory, have some great HD content I would think.

Cheers,
Tom

[1948GG]

Did you even read the linked article?

200 hours of HD at launch.
Including two of their popular shows: South Park and Reno 911! new seasons entirely in HD. A bunch of their specials, and it appears that the new Stand Up Comedy airings would be in HD>

Then the Daily Show and Colber Report, being upconverted (which would be an improvement in PQ), while they transition their sets and equipment to native HD.

I would hate to see what your definition of "not next to zero" is.

NONE REPEAT NONE of these show were produced or filmed in widescreen format, PERIOD. LOOK at the production specs (on IMDB and elsewhere) and you'll quickly find out that these will be 'stretch-o-vision'.

Yep, they'll be in HD all right, 3x4 HD. The Daily Show and Colbert is what, 1 hour a day out of 24 (okay, 2 hours with repeats!). So, 12% of their schedule, x months from now. Neat!

Next to at least 15-20+ real HD produced shows and networks they could have gotten, this is the bottom of the barrel. Again, the fact it's Viacom has more than anything to do with it.

[Lucid504]

NONE REPEAT NONE of these show were produced or filmed in widescreen format, PERIOD. LOOK at the production specs (on IMDB and elsewhere) and you'll quickly find out that these will be 'stretch-o-vision'.

Yep, they'll be in HD all right, 3x4 HD. The Daily Show and Colbert is what, 1 hour a day out of 24 (okay, 2 hours with repeats!). So, 12% of their schedule, x months from now. Neat!

Next to at least 15-20+ real HD produced shows and networks they could have gotten, this is the bottom of the barrel. Again, the fact it's Viacom has more than anything to do with it.

You will not see Strech-O-Vision on a Viacom network channel, due to none of the others stretch why would they start on CC.Also a source on AVS forums says it wont be in Stretch-O-Vision. The only networks i know that stretch right now Are A&E Owned networks and Turner Networks(TNT and TBS).

[tcusta00]

Please please please give this to us tomorrow!!! :hurah:

Sat Racer mentioned in the More HD in 2009 thread that it will be next week.

[hdtvfan0001]

Sat Racer mentioned in the More HD in 2009 thread that it will be next week.
I'd tend to believe that...

[spartanstew]

any addition to the HD lineup is a good addition,

Even though I never watch the Comedy channel (not even in my favorite list), more HD is always a good thing.

[hasan]

I don't watch Comedy Channel much, but with it going HD, I'll probably start recording Cobert and the prior one, just to see how it looks.

Also glad to see nearly ANY additional HD. Travel Channel would be most welcome.

[Visman]

:soapbox::soapbox::soapbox:You can't make everyone happy!!!:soapbox::soapbox::soapbox:

[juventuz]

The travel channel has all their HD content encoded to European standards which has the bits in the reverse order of the American standards. And the wrong side of the bitstream too. :) :)

Where did you come up with that??

Travel could, in theory, have some great HD content I would think.

They already do have a lot of great content in HD and have for some time now. Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations, Strange Foods, Samantha Brown's Weekend Vacation, they've all been filmed in HD for a couple seasons now. As well as many of their specials.

[mcbeevee]

Cartman in hi-def! :D

[lovswr]

That is my last SD channel hold out. However I would be equally as excited if the headline said: Comedy Central to launch accurate guide data in 2009!!

This would be nice!

[man_rob]

any addition to the HD lineup is a good addition, but what about the travel channel? why is it so hard to add, dont we have almost every other channel from the discovery group? why is that channel so specially hard to add?

From what I understand, Discovery bought out Cox's share in the Discovery Channel company, and part of that agreement was that The Travel Channel would be owned by Cox. Not that any of this is an excuse for DirecTV not to have the Travel Channel. Other providers are carrying it, but for some reason, under Liberty Media's control, DirecTV just can't seem to negotiate their way out of a wet paper bag.

Comedy Central Hi Def went live yesterday. Who knows why DirecTV couldn't work out carrying it upon the channel's launch.

[dodge boy]

Sat Racer mentioned in the More HD in 2009 thread that it will be next week.

Missed that, but next week is good too!!!! (I don't watch it, but any new nationals are welcome in my book) ;)

[The Fuzz 53]

Comedy Central had a Dane Cook stand-up show on last night, which was letterboxed, so I assume it would have been in HD. The SD PQ was HORRIBLE! I couldn't watch it.

Does anyone else notice that when a channel goes HD, their SD feed suffers immensely?

[Stuart Sweet]

Mr. Fuzz, I didn't see the program you mentioned, but I find it difficult to imagine that Comedy Central's SD quality could be worse than it has been. I am looking forward to the HD channel, not for HD content so much as improved quality on the Daily Show and the Colbert Report.

[Lance22]

This sounds like a good addition to the lineup, or at least it would if I had any faith in Comedy Central actually airing anything in HD. It is a Viacom network after all. Just look at MTV & VH1.

[Hutchinshouse]

The travel channel has all their HD content encoded to European standards which has the bits in the reverse order of the American standards. And the wrong side of the bitstream too. :) :)

I can only guess there are ongoing negotiations of some form holding Travel Channel back. Could be technical negotiations or contractual.

Or DIRECTV's marketers might have decided the channel isn't worth the total cost to deliver to the home at this time; tho I kinda doubt that. Travel could, in theory, have some great HD content I would think.

Cheers,
Tom

Where did you come up with that??

I assume Tom is joking. After all, this is the "Comedy" Central HD thread. :lol: Plus, Travel Channel HD is already offered on DISH network. Clearly it’s technically possible for DIRECTV to offer it too. Travel Channel HD is an absolute must for me. I want it now. Comedy Central HD too.

[Tom Robertson]

The travel channel has all their HD content encoded to European standards which has the bits in the reverse order of the American standards. And the wrong side of the bitstream too. :) :)

I can only guess there are ongoing negotiations of some form holding Travel Channel back. Could be technical negotiations or contractual.

Or DIRECTV's marketers might have decided the channel isn't worth the total cost to deliver to the home at this time; tho I kinda doubt that. Travel could, in theory, have some great HD content I would think.

Cheers,
Tom

Where did you come up with that??

I assume Tom is joking. After all, this is the "Comedy" Central HD thread. :lol: Plus, Travel Channel HD is already offered on DISH network. Clearly it’s technically possible for DIRECTV to offer it too. Travel Channel HD is an absolute must for me. I want it now. Comedy Central HD too.

Yes, the entire bolded portion of my original post was all farce. I hoped more people would realize the "wrong side of the bitstream" coupled with the smilies. :)

Yes, I assume the signal is easily encoded for DIRECTV. There must be some other reason for the delay.

Happy Ratification Day!*
Tom

*Commemorates the ratification of the Treaty of Paris by the Continental Congress in 1784, thereby ending the Revolutionary War and establishing the United States as a self-governing nation.

[LarryFlowers]

You think the Travel Channel delay might have something to do with who owns it?


Yes, the entire bolded portion of my original post was all farce. I hoped more people would realize the "wrong side of the bitstream" coupled with the smilies. :)

Yes, I assume the signal is easily encoded for DIRECTV. There must be some other reason for the delay.

Happy Ratification Day!*
Tom

*Commemorates the ratification of the Treaty of Paris by the Continental Congress in 1784, thereby ending the Revolutionary War and establishing the United States as a self-governing nation.

[ExitWound]

Comedy Central had a Dane Cook stand-up show on last night, which was letterboxed, so I assume it would have been in HD. The SD PQ was HORRIBLE! I couldn't watch it.

It had Dane Cook which is why I couldn't watch it! :D

[Sirshagg]

Even after Comedy Central HD is added, D* won't be the HD "leader" until they add Travel Channel HD. :lol: :rolleyes:

I thought this became offical when we got FOX News in HD. :lol:

[Tom Robertson]

You think the Travel Channel delay might have something to do with who owns it?

Desire for the channel likely does not matter. That is likely a pure marketing decision, hopefully based mostly on market research and analysis.

Now, during the negotiations, personalities can have an affect, of course. Therein might be some part of the picture; but I would hope it would be minimal as everyone would aspire to being professional.

What can happen, we've seen it time and again, is how networks and affiliates can overestimate the value of their channel being in HD. (They certainly know their costs for going HD.) :) Yet, I would understand that. If I've worked very hard to build a great channel, I too would call it better than it might really be... :)

Cheers,
Tom

[LCDSpazz]

Even if Comedy Central has little real HD content like other Viacom channels, it will still be a huge improvement. Look at the quality difference on Directv between the VH1 HD channel and VH1 Classic SD one ( the PICTURE quality - not the content). Plus they don't wreck their SD content with Puke-O-Vision like Turner, A&E + others do.

[Tele-TV]

I thought this became offical when we got FOX News in HD. :lol:

To each their own. ;) :)

SNIP! Other providers are carrying it, but for some reason, under Liberty Media's control, DirecTV just can't seem to negotiate their way out of a wet paper bag. SNIP!

!rolling

[judson_west]

Comedy Central is in my top three channels I want in HD. The other two are BBCA and the Travel Channel. Once these are in HD, I can say that everything I am interested in watching is on an HD channel.

[mystic7]

I guess I should have checked this forum before posting in the General forum:eek2:

[RunnerFL]

NONE REPEAT NONE of these show were produced or filmed in widescreen format, PERIOD. LOOK at the production specs (on IMDB and elsewhere) and you'll quickly find out that these will be 'stretch-o-vision'.


Yeah, and imdb is 100% accurate...

The new season of Reno 911 was filmed in HD.

[PoitNarf]

Yeah, and imdb is 100% accurate...

The new season of Reno 911 was filmed in HD.

Two recent South Park episodes have also been shown on 101 in HD and they were indeed shot in HD.

[Tom Robertson]

I tend to think that every step toward HD is a very good thing. If, a year from now, Comedy Central still only had 200 hours of HD (and I had seen all of them), I might be disappointed.

*If they do get Jon and Stephen sometime in 2010 as they have set that expectation, I'll be happy. :)

Cheers,
Tom

[hdtvfan0001]

I tend to think that every step toward HD is a very good thing. If, a year from now, Comedy Central still only had 200 hours of HD (and I had seen all of them), I might be disappointed.

*If they do get Jon and Stephen sometime in 2010 as they have set that expectation, I'll be happy. :)

Cheers,
Tom
Valid point....plus of course....Tom is clearly trying to pad his post count by being such a responsive Moderator today....:D

[The Fuzz 53]

Yeah, and imdb is 100% accurate...

The new season of Reno 911 was filmed in HD.

And the entire 3-part Imaginationland episode was also shown in HD on 101.

[Tom Robertson]

Valid point....plus of course....Tom is clearly trying to pad his post count by being such a responsive Moderator today....:D

Somedays I get more talkative than others. And you did say I had a valid point. So what's your excuse? :lol:

[hdtvfan0001]

Somedays I get more talkative than others. And you did say I had a valid point. So what's your excuse? :lol:
I have many excuses....but others put me to shame on that....:eek2::lol:

It is fun to pull your string occasionally though - you know we love your work here! :):D

[thestaton]

Anyone know if the Daily Show, or Colbert report is currently recorded in HD?

[tcusta00]

Anyone know if the Daily Show, or Colbert report is currently recorded in HD?

No, earlier in this thread or another it was mentioned that by 2010 they will be... for the time being it will be upconverted.

[Tom Robertson]

Anyone know if the Daily Show, or Colbert report is currently recorded in HD?

Unfortunately, some of the articles have indicated that The Daily Show and The Colbert Report won't be HD until 2010, when the studios are ready to support live HD content.

My prayer/hope is they are being too conservative and they are really ready by fall. (But I'm not so naive to actually think that will happen.) :(

Cheers,
Tom

[hdtvfan0001]

No, earlier in this thread or another it was mentioned that by 2010 they will be... for the time being it will be upconverted.
I'm not quite sure I want to see Stephen Colbert in true HD quite yet....:D

[LarryFlowers]

Yeah that ranks right up there with seeing Bill O'Riely and Regis Philbin in HD.... OMG No!


I'm not quite sure I want to see Stephen Colbert in true HD quite yet....:D

[Tom Robertson]

I'm not quite sure I want to see Stephen Colbert in true HD quite yet....:D

Saying this as someone who watches Stephen every day, I'm not sure I want his yelling in HD surround sound... :)

[hdtvfan0001]

Saying this as someone who watches Stephen every day, I'm not sure I want his yelling in HD surround sound... :)
Even a more valid point, oh SuperMod. :D

[mystic7]

I have many excuses....but others put me to shame on that....:eek2::lol:

It is fun to pull your string occasionally though - you know we love your work here! :):D

Where's that butt kissing emoticon when you need it? :D

[hdtvfan0001]

Where's that butt kissing emoticon when you need it? :D
Not applicable. :rolleyes:

I have communicated with Mr. Robertson for some time.

[RunnerFL]

Two recent South Park episodes have also been shown on 101 in HD and they were indeed shot in HD.

South Park will look awesome in HD. It's odd how sometimes cartoons look better in HD than normal shows. All the colors and such...

[RunnerFL]

And the entire 3-part Imaginationland episode was also shown in HD on 101.

Yeah, imaginationland was I remember now. I think that was upconverted, not stretch-o-vision, though and not filmed in HD.

[armophob]

Yeah, imaginationland was I remember now. I think that was upconverted, not stretch-o-vision, though and not filmed in HD.

Got that one saved forever on DVR #1

[DMG]

Unfortunately, some of the articles have indicated that The Daily Show and The Colbert Report won't be HD until 2010, when the studios are ready to support live HD content.I sure hope this happens much earlier than that. I can't imagine that there are any Comedy Central shows that have a higher viewership than these two. I would think that would make them a priority to move them to HD ASAP. However perhaps they don't think they have anything to *gain* by doing so. :confused:

[cdizzy]

It's odd how sometimes cartoons look better in HD than normal shows. All the colors and such...

This is true. I say that to myself every time I see my boys watching an HD cartoon.

[Tom Robertson]

I sure hope this happens much earlier than that. I can't imagine that there are any Comedy Central shows that have a higher viewership than these two. I would think that would make them a priority to move them to HD ASAP. However perhaps they don't think they have anything to *gain* by doing so. :confused:

From reading stories about the effort it takes to build and/or equip a studio for HD, I'm surprised it will take that long, but not surprised it might take at least 6 months. HD is still a long way from plug and play.

And they might be watching the cash flow carefully in this transition.

But, if I set up a paypal account and all the fans who watch these shows chip in a buck or two (I'd be happy to kick in $5 one-time), I bet we'd get the cost covered in about ten minutes. :)

Cheers,
Tom

[Newshawk]

Got that one saved forever on DVR #1

"Forever" is a relative concept when you're speaking of a DVR...

[trainman]

The most recent season of "South Park" is being released on Blu-Ray in March (http://www.amazon.com/South-Park-Complete-Twelfth-Blu-ray/dp/B001O0TWXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1232036276&sr=1-1).

When those episodes were airing, it was fairly obvious to me that they were produced in widescreen, and Comedy Central was cropping them to 4:3 for the broadcast -- there were some scenes where characters were partway off the edge of the screen for what seemed like no good reason.

[RunnerFL]

Got that one saved forever on DVR #1

I didn't save it because it was censored. I thought it was supposed to be uncensored.

[Alan Gordon]

The only networks i know that stretch right now Are A&E Owned networks and Turner Networks(TNT and TBS).

Scripps channels are the other ones.

~Alan

[dingo05]

I have a Tivo series 2 that use to be hooked up to an HD receiver. It is now in my office connected to a non HD receiver, however it still gets HD channel listings in the guide. Two days ago I got a message saying that I had a new channel, Comedy Central HD. It is now listed on my Tivo guide. Still not on the Directv hd guide.

[giantsox]

It had Dane Cook which is why I couldn't watch it! :D

Now that's funny:D:D:D:D:lol::lol::lol:

[videojanitor]

From reading stories about the effort it takes to build and/or equip a studio for HD, I'm surprised it will take that long, but not surprised it might take at least 6 months. HD is still a long way from plug and play.

And they might be watching the cash flow carefully in this transition.

One thing to keep in mind is that although these shows air on Comedy Central, they are not produced there. The shows are on stages owned by NEP, and it is they who would have to bear the cost of upgrading the studios.

More on NEP studio facilities can be found on their website:

http://guardian.nepinc.com/studios/index.php

[hdtvfan0001]

Just got an e-mail forwarded from a dealer friend that said Comedy Central HD was going live 1/21/09....enjoy starting this next week Wednesday....

I guess the fact that it is starting the day after the Inauguration is merely a coincidence...:lol:

[TheRatPatrol]

The Daily Show and Colbert are going to look so much better. Hopefully this means G4 is coming soon.
G4 is ownded by Comcast, CC is owned by Viacom

You think the Travel Channel delay might have something to do with who owns it?
Cox owns it.

Which is interesting. Cox owns the Travel Channel. Comcast own E!, G4 and Style (along with Golf and Vs., which we have in HD).

D* owns the MLBN (or a good portion of it). Both Cox and Comcast now have MLBN HD on their systems. So why can't D* get the HD channels owned by Cox and Comcast? I think a little trade out could have been worked out?

BTW, so much for having one HD thread. ;)

[armophob]

I didn't save it because it was censored. I thought it was supposed to be uncensored.

I was not aware of that, but after viewing the first few minutes, you are absolutely correct. Forever just ended. I deleted it.

[ebockelman]

Yeah, imaginationland was I remember now. I think that was upconverted, not stretch-o-vision, though and not filmed in HD.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was produced in high-def. They've had the capability for a while. "Good Times with Weapons" was done in high-def, and it was made in 2004.

[Funk Doctor]

D* owns the MLBN (or a good portion of it). Both Cox and Comcast now have MLBN HD on their systems. So why can't D* get the HD channels owned by Cox and Comcast? I think a little trade out could have been worked out?

BTW, so much for having one HD thread. ;)
Actually all of the major cable and sat nets own a piece of the MLB network. That's how they managed to get it the largest launch ever.

[RunnerFL]

I was not aware of that, but after viewing the first few minutes, you are absolutely correct. Forever just ended. I deleted it.

Yeah, I was pretty bummed too.

[RunnerFL]

I wouldn't be surprised if it was produced in high-def. They've had the capability for a while. "Good Times with Weapons" was done in high-def, and it was made in 2004.

Ahh, I did not know that. Very cool. Can't wait!

[DodgerKing]

Just got an e-mail forwarded from a dealer friend that said Comedy Central HD was going live 1/21/09....enjoy starting this next week Wednesday....

I guess the fact that it is starting the day after the Inauguration is merely a coincidence...:lol:

:lol:

[cariera]

Interesting. Is there hope?:)

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=150390

[dcowboy7]

t-minus 18 hours 57 minutes.

[Lucid504]

Too bad when it launches infomercials will be on.

[Curtis0620]

Too bad when it launches infomercials will be on.

Will they be in HD? :balloons:

[Lucid504]

Will they be in HD? :balloons:

Yeah cause we need infomericals in HD Yay! lol

[apferrando]

G4 is ownded by Comcast, CC is owned by Viacom


Cox owns it.

Which is interesting. Cox owns the Travel Channel. Comcast own E!, G4 and Style (along with Golf and Vs., which we have in HD).

D* owns the MLBN (or a good portion of it). Both Cox and Comcast now have MLBN HD on their systems. So why can't D* get the HD channels owned by Cox and Comcast? I think a little trade out could have been worked out?

BTW, so much for having one HD thread. ;)

inDemand also owns an equal portion as DirecTV of the MLB Network, which of course is in turn owned equally by Time Warner, Cox and Comcast... and the carriage of MLBN was governed by the settlement of the anti-trust lawsuit Sen. John Kerry started against DirecTV being able to exclusively carry Extra Innings.

[betterdan]

Yeah cause we need infomericals in HD Yay! lol

Hell yea! Imagine seeing Sham Wow and Slap Chop in HD! :grin:

[jandar]

Hell yea! Imagine seeing Sham Wow and Slap Chop in HD! :grin:


Well it would only be for the next 20 minutes, they can't do it all day.

[dcowboy7]

Well it would only be for the next 20 minutes, they can't do it all day.

even though they show it EVERY day....& who spends $20 a month on paper towels anyway....got that camera guy. :D

[Tele-TV]

Lazy question: Does D* turn on new ch.'s at 3am EST or 6am EST?

[There based in El Segundo right '.'] Thanks.

:rolleyes:

[Michael D'Angelo]

Lazy question: Does D* turn on new ch.'s at 3am EST or 6am EST?

There based in El Segundo right '.' Thanks.

:rolleyes:

6 a.m. EST

[Tele-TV]

Thanks Michael. I get up at 3am PST to go to work tomorrow. Enough time for me to check. :D

[RAD]

IIRC prior new HD channels showed up in the DirecTV web channel guide, but I don't see it listed for tomorrow or Thursday. That doesn't give me a good feeling.

[Tele-TV]

^^ Don't! say that Rad. ;) There was a dealer e-mail saying Jan 21. :)

[Alan Gordon]

IIRC prior new HD channels showed up in the DirecTV web channel guide, but I don't see it listed for tomorrow or Thursday. That doesn't give me a good feeling.

There's been several times they haven't showed up on the DirecTV web channel guide.

However, Comedy Central HD is showing up right now for DirecTV on Zap2it.com as well as on my Stand-Alone TiVo.

~Alan

[Tele-TV]

^^ Good to know. Thanks Alan.

[cariera]

I've had Comedy Central HD since I caught this thread on Sunday:

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=150390

Nothing is true HD, the black pillar bars are part of the picture.

However the picture compared to the SD feed on both my DLP and projector is a heckava lot better.

The only way I can get to this is to quicktune, can't get to it by hitting previous channel, not in guide. There is no Comedy Central HD logo only the words.

So I am hoping that it gets added as planned and speculated on.:)

[Lucid504]

I've had Comedy Central HD since I caught this thread on Sunday:

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=150390

Nothing is true HD, the black pillar bars are part of the picture.

However the picture compared to the SD feed on both my DLP and projector is a heckava lot better.

The only way I can get to this is to quicktune, can't get to it by hitting previous channel, not in guide. There is no Comedy Central HD logo only the words.

So I am hoping that it gets added as planned and speculated on.:)

On AVS forums someone posted screenshot of dane cook stand up special that was hd so they have shown hd.

[petergaryr]

It is up. Showing an infomercial at the moment.

[Michael D'Angelo]

Since Comedy Central HD and Sportsman channel launched today last move the discussion here....http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=150538

Thank you.