Time Warner Adds HDNet !!

[gb4fan92]

TIME WARNER CABLE ADDS HDNET AND HDNET MOVIES TO HIGH-DEF LINEUP

Bolsters Robust High Definition Offering and Helps to Create New HD
Destination Tier for Time Warner Cable Customers

STAMFORD, CT, December 16, 2003 -- Time Warner Cable today announced a
carriage agreement with HDNet and HDNet Movies for inclusion in its high
definition programming line up. The two channels will accompany iN
DEMAND's two INHD channels on a high definition destination tier,
available to Time Warner Cable HD customers at an incremental retail
cost.

Time Warner Cable will continue to deliver its robust HD basic lineup at
no additional charge, which includes high definition programming from
ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS, WB, UPN, HBO, Showtime, Discovery HD Theater
and select Fox Sports regional sports networks.

"HDNet's collection of live, original and licensed high definition
programming is a perfect addition to our burgeoning HD offering," said
Chuck Ellis, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for
Time Warner Cable. "Creating a premium HDTV tier is the next logical
step as we continue to deliver on our promise to provide customers with
the best in choice, value and control available for high definition
programming."

Launched in September of 2001, HDNet became the world's first national
television network broadcasting all of its programming in spectacular
1080i high definition. HDNet produces and televises more original high
definition than any other domestic network. Original HDNet series
include "HDNet World Report," "Across America," "HDNet Concert Series,"
"True Music," the "NHL on HDNet," the "MLS on HDNet," and "Higher
Definition."

"With more original programming shot in HD than any other network, and
with more
movies premiering in HD (and in their Original Aspect Ratio) than any
other network, we're excited to be partnering with Time Warner Cable,
to bring HDNet and
HDNet Movies to their HD customers," said Mark Cuban, president and
co-founder of HDNet.

Time Warner Cable is growing its high-definition programming line-up by
expanding the number of value-added HD channels that have standard
definition counterparts already being offered, and by adding new premium
high-definition services. Time Warner Cable is not charging additional
fees for its value-added HD programming. It will offer premium HD
services in a destination tier at an incremental retail cost.
Currently, Time Warner Cable carries more high definition programming
than any other cable operator.

Time Warner Cable currently makes high-definition television capable
set-top boxes available to 98 percent of its customer base. Time Warner
Cable owns and manages cable systems serving 10.9 million subscribers in
27 states, which include some of the most technologically advanced,
best-clustered cable systems in the country with more than 75% of the
Company's customers in systems of 300,000 subscribers or more.
Utilizing a fully upgraded advanced cable network and a steadfast
commitment to providing consumers with choice, value and world-class
customer service, Time Warner Cable is an industry leader in delivering
advanced products and services such as video on demand, high definition
television, high-speed data, wireless home networking and digital video
recorders. Time Warner Cable is a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc.

HDNet, (//www.hd.net), the leader in high definition broadcasting,
produces and televises more hours of original HDTV sports, entertainment
and news programming each week than any other network. Original HDNet
series include the groundbreaking HDNet World Report, Across America,
True Music, HDNet Concert Series, Bikini Destinations, Get Out, and
Higher Definition - Celebrity Interviews. Licensed programming includes
series from Paramount, Warner Brothers and Sony. HDNet Movies broadcasts
24/7 full-length feature films from Warner Bros, New Line, Paramount,
MGM, Buena Vista, Lions Gate, Artisan and Sony Pictures Television.
HDNet Movies also features movies produced and finished in true 1080i
high-definition. Live HDNet sports productions include National Hockey
League games, Major League Soccer games, The HDNet Horse Racing
Challenge, CART auto racing, Boxing Explosion, and college football and
basketball games. Co-founded by Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas
Mavericks, and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are
also available on Charter Communications, Insight Communications,
DIRECTV, DISH Network, and several NCTC cable affiliate companies.

[gparris]

I looked at the hdtvoice website.

 It appears that several TWC systems around the country have just got both HDNET channels -  if they got the HD tier for iN HD 1 & 2.



So considering how slow the Milwaukee area is in getting channels, it could IMO, be some time...then again not.

FOX Sports HD is coming from previous threads in January  and the customer care site mentions an INDEMAND (PPV) HD channel also coming...could HDNET and HD Movies be far behind?

I can hardly wait.

 I missed HDNET when I lost my ability to use my Directv equipment when I moved into an apartment.
Maybe the wait is almost over using TWC for ALL my HD programmes with these new additions.:wave:

Thanks for the post!:bow:

[The Law]

ooohhh...and I will get to watch some soccer in HiDef!!!

[Bebop]

...and endless repeats. But, if you're into bikinis, you might not mind.