CNN Stakes Claim in High-Definition Space with CNN HD

[Shane]

CNN Worldwide this week launched the first 24-hour domestic news network in high definition, marking the company's global commitment to provide more news and information in that format for years to come.

CNN HD, which was made available on Saturday, Sept. 1, stands as a separate high-definition signal offering a programming line-up identical to the CNN/U.S. channel broadcast in the standard-definition format. As part of its initial entry into high-definition television, CNN will produce all of its New York-based programs, select documentaries and special events, including CNN Presents: Planet in Peril and presidential debates, in high definition.

The launch of CNN HD is part of a continued rollout of high-definition offerings and innovations. CNN Worldwide's high-definition plans go beyond upgrades of studios...

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[jerfilm]

So it's launched. Question is, when will any of us actually SEE it?? Who will be first - D* or E*??

[dturkheimer]

It's about time! When I worked at Turner from 2000-2002, I talked myself blue in the face trying to get them to understand that further investment in non-HD digital (or even analog) was a waste of money.

I remember in 2002 they proudly unveiled their new trucks for reporting mobile news events. They were totally analog. Although the head of the technical folks said that he did set it up so that it could be converted to digital, meaning SD, no doubt.

I hate to use the cliche "paradigm shift" but that's what it was for the TV production folks. They had competed on content all their lives; they had no sense for what it would be like to compete on picture quality.

I guess they've finally got it.

As I said: about time!

[dkinnett]

I have DishNetwork and can't get the CNn in High Def. Is this on Direct TV only? Thank's DeWayne

[jerfilm]

I don't believe either satellite service has announced it will be carrying it. But stand by - I see this morning that we should be getting Big Ten in HD next week on Dish.....

Jerry