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NEW YORK, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon has added Discovery Channel HD to its FiOS TV high-definition lineup in all markets. Verizon FiOS TV customers can now enjoy the premier nonfiction network in stunning high-definition clarity on channel 846. In addition, HD simulcasts of Discovery Communications' other popular networks -- TLC, Animal Planet and The Science Channel -- will be available in 2008 as part of a major expansion of FiOS TV HD programming announced last week.
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Mr Cheong said he believed that DOTV will be a successful outdoor medium for displaying TVB program highlights in high-definition. Both TVB and DOTV are looking forward to seeing the DOTV interactive platform transmit news, shows and even the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympics, enabling a wider audience to watch high-definition TV programs anytime, anywhere.
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The high-definition version of the flagship Starz service, Starz HD has a mix of recent Hollywood hits and other popular films. East and West feeds of Starz HD are transmitted in wide-screen 16x9 1080i and feature Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 sound. Upcoming titles available from Starz HD include The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; National Treasure; Flightplan; Rent; and The Incredibles.
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"Sony has championed video production for moviemakers, first from analog to digital, and then from standard- to high-definition technology," said Ian Calderon, director of digital initiatives for The Sundance Institute. "The independent community continues to embrace the creative and economic advantages of shooting and recording digitally.
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"With the introduction of our latest version of PureVideo technology, NVIDIA is enabling a new era of high-definition movie and television viewing on a PC," said Scott Vouri, general manager of multimedia products at NVIDIA. "While it seems as if the rest of the industry focuses on improving standard definition processing capabilities, we are providing consumers with the high- definition video processing and acceleration."
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"The Aricent high-definition codecs for the OMAP3430 processor will drive a completely new class of mobile multimedia experience," said Sajal Gupta, head of products, Aricent. "This software will allow consumers to record and play high-definition 720p video from their mobile phone, automotive entertainment system or personal media player."
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