HD version of Hallmark Movie Channel coming in Q1 2008
Those who've found themselves skipping right over the Hallmark Movie Channel solely due to its standard-definition nature can start rejoicing, as Crown Media Holdings is reportedly set to launch an HD simulcast of the station next year. Henry Schleiff, president and CEO of Crown Media, owner of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, "unveiled plans for Hallmark Movie Channel HD during a second-quarter conference call," and he also noted that it would "include the presentation of many Hallmark Channel original movies in their pure high-definition form." No word on a hard launch date just yet, but look for it to show up sometime in Q1 2008.
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polly @ Aug 10th 2007 10:10AM
Oh yay. Lifetime in HD.
Iscariote @ Aug 10th 2007 10:19AM
Couldn't they just have an anamorphic 480i SDTV station? Their key demographic wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
Every B TV Actor @ Aug 10th 2007 10:29AM
You guys are crazy!! Who wouldnt want this channel in HD??
Bruce Snell @ Aug 10th 2007 10:58AM
Advertisers. It seems like the Hallmark channel has commercials every 5 minutes.