ESPN promises around 1000 games in HD this year
As if this year wasn't looking big enough for ESPN HD, it seems that the network will be dedicating even more resources to high-definition programming than in years past. 2008 already marked / marks the channel's first Winter and Summer X-Games in high-def and the looming launch of ESPNews HD / ESPNU HD, and now vice president of strategic business planning and development Bryan Burns has claimed that sports addicts everywhere will be able to catch "around 1,000 games" in HD during the rest of 2008 on ESPN HD / ESPN2 HD, while "over 100 more" will be shown on ESPNU HD. For more on ESPN's future plans in regard to HD, hit up the read link below.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
TNP @ Feb 11th 2008 3:13PM
So, 'in the not so distant future', when HD is ubiquitous, what would be the point of having both an ESPNews HD and ESPNews SD? Plus the channel names will seem increasingly silly, akin to stating 'TV Channel X - now with moving pictures!' Seriously, I haven't really read about what happens to redundant non-broadcast SD feeds in the long run - anyone?
Big Wizz @ Feb 11th 2008 3:44PM
"Not so distant future" being a relative term ;)
There is a difference between HD and digital. Just because a broadcast is sent digitally doesn't mean its HD. That is the reasoning between ESPNEWS HD and ESPNEWS (SD).
Larry @ Feb 11th 2008 3:36PM
It is good to see ESPN make this investment in HD.
MrGuru @ Feb 12th 2008 3:12AM
actually they are one of the originals in HD. they belived in it in the begining while alot of companies now are scrambling to make content. espn and discovery are the two best in the business in hd right now.
raptorspike @ Feb 11th 2008 3:39PM
Can we get more AFL games in HD? Heck, all we get is the ArenaBowl now?
Adam @ Feb 11th 2008 6:14PM
I could hardly care about AFL. Gimme some european soccer in hd pleaze!