New Channels always generate a lot of discussion so this thread is for discussing new channels in 2012.
You're welcome to speculate and discuss new channels coming to Shaw Direct in 2012 but PLEASE unless it's been confirmed by an official press release, be clear about what is speculation and what is fact.
A post saying "a CSR said it was coming" is NOT official, however, it does put it in the "highly" likely category.
If its posted on the CRTC site that its been approved by the CRTC but Shaw Direct has not said anything, I would consider that in the "not very likely at this time" category.
They are dropping The Frame. Enjoy Food Network HD. It's probably the only new HD channel until the launch of Anik G1. It's going to be a long painful year for Shaw Direct customers.
I was hoping for Space HD . To bad, I don't watch Food Network. In fact once they get Space in HD I will hardly watch any Sdandard Def channels at all. Would be nice to have in the future an "HD only" package (cheaper of course than current offerings).If any provider would offer this at half the price I'm paying now (over $100) I would switch to it.They are also missing 2 Movie Network channels in HD. Fortunately most movies will play on the HD channel at some time, so I just check the guide and set it to record it on the DVR when it plays in HD.Still, I pay for Movie Network and would expect to have ALL available channels in HD, not just some. I guess will wait and see how it's going after the new SAT gets active.
And how much more are you willing to pay for all those channels? Because we all know when new channels show up the price usually goes up also. Myself I'd be for, the all HD line-up and have the option of getting rid of all the sd channels that I never watch.
Shaw Direct should give it satellite customers the over the air signals of WKBD-TV (Ind.) Detroit, Michigan and WUAB-TV (Ind.) Cleveland, Ohio as part of Basic Essentials for Shaw Direct satellite customers in Ontario, Manitoba & Saskatchewan including Maritime Provinces of (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labourdor). While Shaw Direct customers in British Columbia & Alberta would get KSTW (Ind.) Tacoma, Washington and KTZZ-TV (Ind.) Seattle, Washington as part of Basic Essentials theme pack.
Richtv, I'm sorry to say but you are living in a dream world. All these messages that you are posting in various forums is never going to happen. None of the cable systems or satellite providers are interested in offering distant US signals. These channels compete with the various broadcasts that the BDUs own. Also none of those channels above can be carried outside the regions they are available over-the-air in so even if they wanted to, the CRTC would not allow them to offer it on a national level. Also KTZZ is not even on the list of eligble services.
For the listed specialty channels, $1.49 to $2.49/month each. Of course, I would simply not opt to get most of them
For the listed broadcast channels, nothing. Well, not nothing, but I would be willing to lose most of the Canadian broadcast stations outside of my region, from my local package, having them be opt-in subscription on top of my local regional channels, plus a handful of US independant stations, as well as CW. MyTV, and This network affiliates.
Do you think that they will add local HD channels for Canadian Networks when they launch their 3rd satellite? For Example: CBC Winnipeg HD and CTV Winnipeg HD.
I hope they consider the locals last and give us what Bell has available in HD. After all other HD stations are available then do locals for the Major Cities. Locals should be available OTA for a lot of people
I chuckle to myself as I read posts about people wanting more HD content and when it happens and they add on a channel or 2 ,someone complains because it isn't the channel they want.
It's because they should be adding way more then just Food Network HD. They are missing 30+ HD specialty channels and that's not even including the countless locals and french HD channels either.
I'm sure a lot of people want Space HD, Discovery HD, Much HD, Family HD, YTV HD, Animal Planet HD...The lost goes on.
yeah, if you're only going to add one new HD channel, then wouldn't 'Space' be the one? Personally, I already miss the fireplace channel.....can we have that one back as well, please?
You have to admit at least it's better then the useless Frame space waster.
As far as the others yes I'ld like them all but not if I have to pay for both feeds (sd & hd) You should have the option to pay for only HD feeds if that's what you want. I have freinds that don't (and most likely never will) have HD
Just spoke to a CSR a few minutes ago. I asked him if there would be any new HD channels coming before the launch of the new satellite. He said that while he doesn't have specifics that we can "be assured of new HD channels before the new satellite is launched". Here's to hoping.
It would make sense to add Global BC in HD:
-Shaw owns it
-Global BC is very popular
-There are a ton of Shaw Direct subs in BC
-It would give Shaw Direct sim-subbing opportunties for Global BC in the Vancouver area
Or all of BC, if Ontario is any judge, where most Ontarians have Global SD and HD Sim-Subbed, regardless if they have an HD transmitter available.
But yes, when G1 goes into service, it should mean a lot of the local channels that have HD, will be on Shaw Direct, as well as a lot more specialty channels.
As far as Vancouver HD channels, CBC HD Vancouver would be really nice. It would offer timeshifting for CBC shows (many CTV/Global shows are available on US timeshifting), plus CBC Vancouver airs a different HNIC game than CBC Toronto sometimes.
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