Oh it's going to happen this time They are taking the first step this fall by beginning to broadcast episodes in widescreen format that will start airing in December. Then the transition will be completed sometime next year. This is from someone associated with the show.

Thanks Scotty. I believe u over anyone else here.

I thought you said you would stop posting on SON when ATWT was canceled?

Thanks Scotty. I believe u over anyone else here.

Thanks. And this was from someone who would know what they were talking about....plus the blurb about the widescreen format was reported in Broadcasting & Cable.

I think I'll take a wait and see stance on OLTL going to HD, have to see it to believe it. Anything can happen between now and then

I am just waiting to see ATWT final numbers on Thursday. I'll leave...dont worry!

No need for you to leave, I know I enjoy reading your posts, the ATWT thread won't be the same without you

I thought you said you would stop posting on SON when ATWT was canceled?

Damn you, bellcurve!

How much of a saving grace is going to HD really? When GH & AMC were going to HD, Jamey Giddens said it was a way to make the studios they film at HD ready using the soap budget, so when they replaced they don't have to then. So if that's true, all OLTL (or DAYS even) going HD means is that studios they film at will already upgraded when the axe eventually falls.

I think the ABC soaps have more than a year. I think they'll wait till Soapnet leaves & see if they get any bump and then the axe will come down sometime afterwards.

Edited September 22, 201015 yr by wingwalker

I think I'll take a wait and see stance on OLTL going to HD, have to see it to believe it. Anything can happen between now and then

No need for you to leave, I know I enjoy reading your posts, the ATWT thread won't be the same without you

The ATWT thread are zero to none now. I will not being posting on them when they move to the cancelled part of SON. I've stopped watching soaps completely now. I dont record anything anymore or watch Soapnet. I just am not sure if I will leave with a bang! I'd love to do it but weighing my options.

Edited September 22, 201015 yr by Soapsuds

I don't even know why we start these threads.

ABC seems like its committed regardless which is something CBS/NBC isn't IMO.

Also ABC will WAIT at least one year to see how the ratings are after ATWT is offically gone.

SoapSuds. I never got the chance to post with you much but DON'T leave. I don't want to see anyone leave.

I am just waiting to see ATWT final numbers on Thursday. I'll leave...dont worry!

No, I'm fine dude. I was just asking a question.

How much of a saving grace is going to HD really? When GH & AMC were going to HD, Jamey Giddens said it was a way to make the studios they film at HD ready using the soap budget, so when they replaced they don't have to then. So if that's true, all OLTL (or DAYS even) going HD means is that studios they film at will already upgraded when the axe eventually falls.

That doesn't make sense to me. Maybe GH. But AMC moved to a studio that taped in HD that is not owned by ABC. They taped Nightshift at AMC's new location too.

I think it makes sense, ABC wants to eventually convert all their studio space to HD...

No, I'm fine dude. I was just asking a question.

That doesn't make sense to me. Maybe GH. But AMC moved to a studio that taped in HD that is not owned by ABC. They taped Nightshift at AMC's new location too.

Isn't AMC being tapped at The Prospect Studios? Disney owns that studio. That's where the local ABC station KABC used to be at until they moved to a newer place. (which Disney also owns) While, AMC might very well indeed have to rent it out, due being seperate companies/entities under Disney, it's all under the same cooperation as far as I know. Website for the studios is right here: http://studioservices.go.com/prospectstudios/index.html

Isn't AMC being tapped at The Prospect Studios? Disney owns that studio. That's where the local ABC station KABC used to be at until they moved to a newer place. (which Disney also owns) While, AMC might very well indeed have to rent it out, due being seperate companies/entities under Disney, it's all under the same cooperation as far as I know. Website for the studios is right here: http://studioservices.go.com/prospectstudios/index.html

AMC is being taped at Andrita Studios, which ABC does NOT own, if I have my facts straight. They are not at Prospect with GH.

I think it makes sense, ABC wants to eventually convert all their studio space to HD...

It makes sense for OLTL, but not for the reason why AMC tapes in HD, since AMC moved to a studio that was already fitted for HD and not owned by ABC. They could have easily moved AMC into a studio that wasn't equipped for HD or told them to keep taping in Standard Definition.

Ah gotcha. And I agree, lol.

Okay, IMBD has Prospect listed, so that's what I went by. If that's wrong, then I guess it's wrong. LOL

Yeah, my point was more GH and OLTL are filmed at ABC owned studios, so I think it could be more about using soap money to upgrade them, than keeping the shows alive, and that's what Jamey Giddens talked about in a podcast back when AMC was moving. But I certianly don't know for sure.

I don't think it matter which ABC soap goes first, the others wont be that far behind IMO.

Edited September 22, 201015 yr by wingwalker

Thanks Scotty. I believe u over anyone else here.

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