| TORONTO, Sept. 23,
2004 /CNW The Global Television Network
announced today that it plans to broadcast in High Definition Television (HDTV) beginning
October 11, 2004. The network will initially offer six hours a week of primetime
programming in HDTV. Further HDTV programming will be added to the primetime schedule as
it becomes available. "We are very excited about the launch of this outstanding
broadcast format," said Doug Bonar, National Vice President, Technology. "We
look forward to offering our viewers some of our highly rated, high-quality programs in
HDTV."
Global's HDTV programming will be available to Rogers
Ontario customers on channel 286 effective October 14, and on ExpressVu channel 801
effective October 11. The Global programs that will be available in HDTV are: Las Vegas -
Monday nights LAX - Monday nights Gilmore Girls - Wednesday nights Without a Trace -
Thursday nights One Tree Hill - Friday nights Crossing Jordan - Sunday nights A graphic
stamp will be used to identify those programs broadcast in HDTV.
As well, canada.com will develop a HDTV information page
that will outline the Global programs available in HDTV. HDTV offers viewers enhanced
picture quality that is five times sharper than standard definition television. HDTV
technology provides a superlative viewing and listening experience with up to six channels
of audio. |
