Tuesday, June 10, 2008

News TV One to Launch HD Channel The simulcast channel will air in the fourth quarter.

Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2008) -- TV One, which targets African-American viewers, will launch a High-Definition channel in the fourth quarter of this year.

That's according to an article by Multichannel News.

The network said the new high-def channel will be a simulcast of its standard-def channel. TV One's lineup includes classic sitcoms and dramas, such as Martin and Good Times, and movies as well as some original programming.

TV One did not reveal if any TV providers have agreed to carry the new high-def channel. However, Comcast and DIRECTV both have an equity stake in the network.

The network said it's now in negotiations with cable and satellite operators.

"High-Definition programming is important for distributors and our audience, and we have long known we would launch an HD offering, but only after making sure our primary channel was well received and on firm footing," said TV One president Johnathan Rodgers in a statement, according to Multichannel News.


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