Television
August 4, 2004
The WB To Present Nearly Two-Thirds Of Its Fall Schedule In High Definition
(August 4, 2004 – Burbank, CA) – The WB Network continues its commitment to the latest in television technology as it will broadcast 9.5 hours, or 63% of its schedule, in high definition this fall, it was announced today by Garth Ancier, the network’s Chairman.
The WB, which has had a substantial percentage of its programming in 1080-I HDTV since Fall, 2003, will broadcast dramas "EVERWOOD," "GILMORE GIRLS," "ONE TREE HILL," "SMALLVILLE," "THE MOUNTAIN" and "JACK & BOBBY" as well as comedies "WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU," "COMMANDO NANNY" and "REBA." The network will also broadcast its biggest events such as "LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING," and its first made-for-TV movie, "SAMANTHA: AN AMERICAN GIRL" in high definition. The WB’s Sunday EasyView broadcasts of "ONE TREE HILL" and "THE MOUNTAIN" will also be broadcast in HDTV. Additionally, beginning with the November broadcast of "LORD OF THE RINGS," The WB will air its shows with 5.1 surround sound.
“Our viewers are early adopters of new technology so The WB wants to offer as much programming in high definition as possible,” Mr. Ancier said. “It is important for us to give our audience the best experience possible, and given the cinematic scope and production values of our programs viewers will truly benefit from the amazing depth and clarity high-definition provides.”
The WB’s HDTV offerings:
Monday – "EVERWOOD"
Tuesday – "GILMORE GIRLS," "ONE TREE HILL"
Wednesday – "SMALLVILLE," "THE MOUNTAIN"
Friday – "WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU," "COMMANDO NANNY," "REBA"
Sunday – "ONE TREE HILL" (EasyView), "THE MOUNTAIN" (EasyView), "JACK & BOBBY"# # #
Tuesday – "GILMORE GIRLS," "ONE TREE HILL"
Wednesday – "SMALLVILLE," "THE MOUNTAIN"
Friday – "WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU," "COMMANDO NANNY," "REBA"
Sunday – "ONE TREE HILL" (EasyView), "THE MOUNTAIN" (EasyView), "JACK & BOBBY"