Details on this one are still scarce, but it looks like
NBC Universal is jumping head first into the high-definition distribution business. Just months after launching the 24/7 horror channel
Chiller, the firm is now releasing its first two HD titles for
pay-per-view and
video-on-demand. While it wasn't specifically stated which mediums would offer up the HD PPV / HD VOD niceties, folks who are graced with NBC Universal's offerings will initially find Hollywoodland and The Return for their viewing pleasure. Although the spooky The Return won't hit the tube until March 29th, Hollywoodland is reportedly available right now, so for those of you who've plunked down the coinage required to check it out, be sure to let us know how it went over.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jiffylush @ Mar 19th 2007 3:36PM
Hey, no end to the high def dvd war, why not just use something else to get your HD content.
Hmm, what is the name of the only major studio who isn't on Blu-ray again?
Universal?! That's weird, seems like they may actually be benefiting from consumers not adopting the next generation of DVDs.
nick @ Mar 19th 2007 3:38PM
How about they get BSG in HD first...
Chuck @ Mar 19th 2007 3:52PM
Ummm, BSG is in HD on the UniversalHD channel. Saturdays at 9:00. Granted, they're about 6 months behind in the season, but I'd rather wait to watch on UHD than SciFi. Plus the first season is slated for an HD-DVD release soon!
Maxx @ Mar 19th 2007 6:33PM
Universal HD is so commpressed that it looks horrible. It is nothing but blocks. It is unwatchable. Whether it is their fault or Comcast recommpressing it again it looks bad. They need to make sure that it looks better than this if they plan on charging anyone for it.
You would think that HD channels would have contracts for bitrate or something so that their channels dont look like crap.
Michael @ Mar 19th 2007 8:23PM
Some of the TS streams I have seen on the net look fine to me and on my 46" Sharp, so I guess the problem lies with your cable provider.
Still, I may just pick up the HD DVD version of Galactica when it comes out (and heck, if they manage to actually release Season 2 & 3 too I won't cry.
Craig @ Mar 20th 2007 10:54AM
Maxx, must be your Comcast. I have Time Warner, which has it's own share of issues, but blocky/pixellated HD is not one of them. UHD looks incredible.