[JayEm]

Hey, sorry if this has been asked before but does anyone know where I can find a list of TV shows that were originally shot in high definition? Also, what are the chances of them being re-released on HD DVD/Blu-ray? Lastly, am I right in thinking Blu-ray would be the best format to adopt if I like watching TV shows?

Thanks for the help. I know that's a lot of questions but I'm hoping you guys might know the answers.

[Andy98765]

If you read the What Hi-Fi report on the Panasonic and Samsung Blu-Ray players in the Dec 2006 issue, you will be having second thoughts. The Samsung up for a special slating.

[gazzared_typer]

Originally Posted by JayEm

Hey, sorry if this has been asked before but does anyone know where I can find a list of TV shows that were originally shot in high definition? Also, what are the chances of them being re-released on HD DVD/Blu-ray? Lastly, am I right in thinking Blu-ray would be the best format to adopt if I like watching TV shows?

Thanks for the help. I know that's a lot of questions but I'm hoping you guys might know the answers.

Only TV show so far AFAIK up for a release is Smallville Series 5 on HD-DVD

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/smallville_s5.html

Most of the popular US series have/are being shot in HD, and the BBC are doing quite a bit in HD, but no plans yet for release on either HD format.

I wouldn't expect there to be any difference in either format, it will be down to studio support.

Gazza

[Tejstar]

Well Lost S1 is rumoured to be on its way to BD, at a cost of $200!

Apparently, the Lost set will feature extras and extended scenes not included on the highly successful DVD release.

[kmark40]

Isn't BBC Planet earth rumoured to be coming to hd dvd?

[Tejstar]

Originally Posted by kmark40

Isn't BBC Planet earth rumoured to be coming to hd dvd?

It is indeed - that will be a must have!

[JayEm]

Interesting, I'll be getting a HD DVD player for sure but if more shows start getting released on Blu-ray (namely, most of Fox's stuff) I might have to consider that too...

Planet Earth will be one of the first things I'll buy on HD DVD.

[Goooner]

Originally Posted by Tejstar

Well Lost S1 is rumoured to be on its way to BD, at a cost of $200!

Apparently, the Lost set will feature extras and extended scenes not included on the highly successful DVD release.

It'd need to be hand delivered by Evangaline Lilly for me to pay that sort of price for it

The standard DVDs will do me just fine for now, I think.

[SibTiger33]

Originally Posted by kmark40

Isn't BBC Planet earth rumoured to be coming to hd dvd?

oooo ill be first in queue for that - i downloaded some planet earth hd samples a while back - looked great!



as for Lost !!! they must be taking the P***sS!
They would be lucky to sell it for 9.99 given the way the new series is going!


shows i wouldnt mind having in HD would be

Smallville
Heroes
Battlestar
Arrested Development
any wild life shows
CSI: Miami,Vegas,New York
24
Sopranos

[Singh400]

Originally Posted by Tejstar

Well Lost S1 is rumoured to be on its way to BD, at a cost of $200!

Apparently, the Lost set will feature extras and extended scenes not included on the highly successful DVD release.

Thats very interesting, didn't know that. Think I'll hold out until they release the complete boxset on HD-DVD/BD.

[dan1979]

I've seen numerous HD-DVD setups (and a blu ray one) now and I'm not convinced the TV shows on them will look that much better than the HD downloads you can already acquire.