http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2006/11/28/gnc-2006-11-28-220/ Geek News Central is the technical site for Geeks. We Spin tech for the common man. With a Family of Tech Shows and Content. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:38:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2006/11/28/gnc-2006-11-28-220/comment-page-1/#comment-3219 Paul Westbrook Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:26:26 +0000 http://www.geeknewscentral.com/2006/11/28/gnc-2006-11-28-220/#comment-3219 In the most recent podcast, you asked why older movies are being shown on HD video channels. <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> I think that there are two reasons for this. <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> 1) The maximum resolution of stock film reels is higher than HD. <a href="http://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2006/04/mailbag_hd_movi.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2006/04/mailbag_hd_movi.html</a> 2) I also assume that it is cheaper to acquire the broadcast rights to older movies, than it is for newer movies. <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> Thanks, <span class="mt-export2wp"></span> Paul In the most recent podcast, you asked why older movies are being shown on HD video channels.

I think that there are two reasons for this.

1) The maximum resolution of stock film reels is higher than HD.
http://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2006/04/mailbag_hd_movi.html
2) I also assume that it is cheaper to acquire the broadcast rights to older movies, than it is for newer movies.


Thanks,

Paul

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