The WB To Present Nearly Two-Thirds Of Its Fall Schedule In High-Definition; Network To Unveil Its 5.1-Channel Audio In November With Broadcast Of ""The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring""

5-Aug-04

The WB Network continues its commitment to the latest in television technology as it will broadcast 9.5 hours, or 63-percent 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 1080i 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-channel 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: EverwoodTuesday: Gilmore Girls; One Tree HillWednesday: Smallville, The MountainFriday: What I Like About You, Commando Nanny, Reba Sunday - One Tree Hill (Easyview), The Mountain (Easyview), Jack & BobbyFor more information, please visit www.wb.com.

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