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DirecTV Launches Local HD Programming in Savannah, Georgia

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:45:59 +0000

DirecTV is rushing with local high-definition channel launch, recently the satcaster has added local HD in cities. Now Savannah subscribers will be treated with local HD channels. DirecTV has added following local HD broadcast for subscribers in Savannah, Georgia.:
WJCL/ABC
WTOC/CBS and
WSAV/NBC
DirecTV subscribers in Savannah must have an H20 or H21 HD receiver or an HR20 or HR21 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and a Ka/Ku band dish to receive local HD programming. With launch of local HD in Savannah, the satcaster has launched HD broadcast channels in 98 cities, representing more than 83 percent of U.S. TV households. DirecTV also have plans to end the year with launch of local HD’s in 121 cities covering 88 percent of U.S. TV households.

Comcast To Launch Eight New HD Channels in Knoxville, Tennessee

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:10:13 +0000

Comcast has announced the schedule to launch of 12 new high-definition channels in Knoxville, Tennessee, and its now Chattanooga subscribers to receive bunch of new high-definition channel. Comcast will launch nine new HD channels by end of October. Following are the new HD channels scheduled to be launched:
CNN HD
ABC Family HD
AMC HD
Disney HD
FOX News HD
FX HD
Science HD and
Speed HD
Mike Trueblood, vice president for Comcast’s northern Colorado area said “In the areas that we’ve upgraded … we run the same HD lineup that we have in Denver or Boulder or any of the other communities, As we go through the city and we’re within 30 days of being in the neighborhood you’re in, you’ll receive a mailing from Comcast.”

DirecTV Delivers Local HD Programming to Customers in the South Bend-Elkhart

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:22:01 +0000

DirecTV has added local HD programming to customers in the South Bend/Elkhart, Indiana on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. WNDU/NBC and WSJV/FOX are the broadcast networks available in HD in these areas. DirecTV now offers local HD broadcast channels in 91 cities, representing 81 percent of U.S. TV households.

DirecTV will also add 30 more HD local channel markets by the end of 2008, when DIRECTV will provide local HD broadcast channels in 121 cities, representing more than 88 percent of U.S. TV households. DIRECTV leads the industry in the delivery of HD and now offers more than 130 HD channels.

Comcast To Add 12 HD Channels In Knoxville, Tennessee

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:29:09 +0000

Comcast has announced that they are launching 12 new high-definition channels in Knoxville, Tennessee. Comcast will be delivering before mid-October. New HD channels to be added are:
ABC Family HD
AMC HD
CNN HD
Disney HD
FOX News HD
Fox Sports HD
FX HD
NFL HD
Science HD
Speed HD
TBS HD and
TLC HD
Mike Trueblood, vice president for Comcast’s northern area said “In the areas that we’ve upgraded we run the same HD lineup that we have in Denver or Boulder or any of the other communities, As we go through the city and we’re within 30 days of being in the neighborhood you’re in, you’ll receive a mailing from Comcast.”

Interwoven Provides content management solutions To PlanetGreen.com

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:54:20 +0000

A global leader in content management solutions provider Interwoven has announced that Discovery Communications uses web solutions powered by Interwoven to enhance PlanetGreen.com. The first and only 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network Planet Green’s online counterpart planetgreen.com utilizes Interwoven services to turn visitors into registered active community members. The Interwoven’s Web Solutions services provided to PlanetGreen.com are Creating and delivering content and Targeting visitors. Content management solutions provider also enables Discovery to add comments, hosted forums, and discussion groups to PlanetGreen.com.
“Interwoven’s comprehensive solutions give us a technical platform on which to create a rich Web experience,” said Patrick Gardella, director of online architecture at Discovery Communications. “With Interwoven, our web producers can post fresh content quickly, and surface related content to engage our viewers and help turn visitors into registered active community members.”

Time Warner Launches Hallmark Movie Channel in Kansas City

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:50:41 +0000

The Hallmark Channel owned by Crown Media Holdings has announced that Time Warner Cable in Kansas City has added Hallmark Movie Channel to its programming lineup. The leading cable operator has added both standard and high-definition version of the channel. Hallmark movie channel is a 24-hour digital offering with a mix of family movies, specials and product from the extensive Hallmark Hall of Fame library.

Outdoor Channel Renews HITS Distribution Contract

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:23:14 +0000

American leading TV channel focused on the outdoors, Outdoor Channel, has renewed its contract with Comcast Media Center’s HITS Quantum service. Headend in the Sky (HITS) is a satellite multiplex service that provides cable channels to cable television operations delivers more than 280 digital video and audio television programming services in HD and standard definition to over 400 cable MSO affiliates who operate more than 2,000 local cable operation sites across America.

“HITS is an ideal partner for Outdoor Channel by providing reliable and outstanding service to its customers,” said Randy Brown, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Marketing at Outdoor Channel. “Now, HITS affiliates will continue to have access to the best outdoor programming as
well as the quality and clarity of Outdoor Channel HD.”

BELD Broadband Launches Five New HD Channels

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:38:27 +0000

BELD Broadband has announced that they have launched five new high-definition channels in their programming line-up. Following are the new HD channels launched:

Bravo HD
CNBC HD+
NFL Network HD
SCI FI HD and
USA HD

“We are pleased to expand the depth and breadth of our high-definition offerings with the addition of five more channels,” BELD General Manager William Bottiggi said. “It gives our customers more high-quality programming choices and truly enhances the value of their subscriptions.”

Bright House Networks Launches Six HD channels in Birmingham

admin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:05:56 +0000

Bright House Networks, country’s 6th largest multiple cable system operator has launched six new high-definition channels in Birmingham, AL. Bright House Networks new HD channels are

Discovery HD

Food HD

HGTV HD

MGM HD

National Geographic HD and

TLC HD

Charter Reaches Agreement With NBC Universal To Offer 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in HD

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:45:03 +0000

Charter Communications has signed a distribution agreement with NBC Universal (NBCU) on Aug 05, 2008 to broadcast 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. This agreement will allow Charter to deliver more than 1,200 total hours of Olympics coverage on seven of NBCU networks like NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, Telemundo, Universal HD and USA Network.

Charter Communications broadcast feature of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games:

High Definition

Video On Demand

High-Speed Internet and

Foreign Language TV Coverage

High Definition

Charter will deliver two high-definition sport specific channels for the Olympics :

NBC Olympic Soccer Channel and

NBC Olympic Basketball Channel

Charter will also deliver hundreds of hours of NBCU’s Beijing Olympic Games HD coverage on NBC HD and Universal HD for Charter HD customers.
Video On Demand

Charter to offer more than 60 programs on Charter VOD which will include “Beijing 411,” “Meet the Athletes” and “Team USA Preview.”
Charter Digital customers will be offered with Charter Video On Demand (VOD) at no extra charge and will be delivered with Olympics programming and also In-Games package will feature access to the best events each day.

High-Speed Internet

Charter to provide a fast and reliable Internet connection to view NBCU’s 2,200 hours of 25 events streamed live, plus full-event video replays, extensive highlights, including daily recaps of key events, best-of montages, commentator analysis and athlete-specific clips each day for High-Speed Internet customers.
Foreign Language TV Coverage

Charter also planning to offer its customers NBC’s foreign language coverage from Beijing with commentary in one of the host country’s native language, Korean as well as Mandarin for approximately six hours per day for each language during the Games.

Ted Schremp, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Charter said “Our customers will experience all the athletes’ emotion and accomplishment in stunning clarity with Charter’s high definition. And with the convenience of Charter’s On Demand and High-Speed offerings, our customers can watch all the highlights, drama and excitement anytime.”