Wgn Hd?

[AntDogg65]

Charlie announced that WGN America would be in HD, I was wondering was that a national HD addition, or was that only for the CHI?

 

[goaliebob99]

Both are launching... Local WGN9HD and WGN America HD will be launching this wed on dish.

 

[Sparkman]

Charlie announced that WGN America would be in HD, I was wondering was that a national HD addition, or was that only for the CHI?

That would be national, WGN America is NOT the Chicago area version. It is only available in the Chicago area on D* or E*, and that is in addition to the local WGN9.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Both WGN9 (The local) and WGN America will be launching this week (WGN9 for Chicago only)

 

[AntDogg65]

Thanks Sparkman, now I can finally see the 12 o'clock news in glorious HD

 

[emtpud]

WGN AMERICA is national. They did mention the CUBS games and ch. 239 which is national.

 

[mpl692001]

I find it amazing Scott that your keeping so quiet about everything that is/could be going on a tip of the hat to you for ability to hold your tongue for so long and not burst at the seams

 

[richiephx]

Does/will D* offer WGN America HD or will it be on E* first?

 

[tigerfan33]

Does/will D* offer WGN America HD or will it be on E* first?

It is not on Direct yet.

 

[rad]

It is not on Direct yet.

And all sources say D* has no interest in it at this time.

 

[richiephx]

I would think that it would be beneficial if E* made an effort to add new channels that D* does not have. They could market the differentiation.

 

[StonesCat]

Travel HD was a nice add, it's actually one of the better "conventional" cable HD networks right now.

 

[Yes616]

I would think that it would be beneficial if E* made an effort to add new channels that D* does not have. They could market the differentiation.

Like bringing Voom back?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I find it amazing Scott that your keeping so quiet about everything that is/could be going on a tip of the hat to you for ability to hold your tongue for so long and not burst at the seams

I announced it in the Chat room before the Charlie Chat started on TV.

I didn't want to say anything earlier because it has bitten me in the butt a few times before.

 

[Pepper]

Like bringing Voom back?

Good idea! I find myself watching a heck of a lot less TV lately.

 

[GameOn]

OK, I admit it, I was playing sports trivia on NTN at a pub and missed all the fun. Anything else (national) besides WGN America for this Wednesday that was/can be announced?

 

[leo250]

I am happy to see WGN America HD added for Cubs, White Sox, and Bulls in HD. I am a little concerned that those events will be the only HD content on this channel. I am pleased to know that Thursday afternoon's 60th anniversary of WGN broadcasting Cubs baseball will be available in HD! (Assuming that when Charlie said this week that means Wednesday.) I guess we will see "soon" enough. Anyway, Go Cubs in HD!

 

[hdtvtechno]

Thanks Sparkman, now I can finally see the 12 o'clock news in glorious HD

The WGN News is not in HD yet.. but... My Lips are closed..

 

[kblee]

I am happy to see WGN America HD added for Cubs, White Sox, and Bulls in HD.

And don't forget the Blackhawks will have around 20 games in HD on WGN next year. But, that may only be for us locals.

 

[lern4483]

Good idea! I find myself watching a heck of a lot less TV lately.

I, As well, watch much less tv. One can only hope Voom will arise from the ashes.