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Sky shift to widescreen 'some way off'
Published Thursday, Jan 23 2003, 18:42 GMT | By Steven Smith
Despite rumours to the contrary, Sky One and Sky News will not be 'going widescreen' any time soon.
In an email reply to a Digital Spy request for clarification on the subject of Sky channels being broadcast in 16:9 format, Sky said:
"At the present time, our extensive research and careful monitoring of viewer feedback has indicated that the widescreen viewer is still outnumbered 3:1."
She went on to say: "As a dedicated movies network we are always sensitive to the varying demands of our viewers and should a time arise when widescreen televisions outnumber the traditional 4x3 sets, then we would expect to see a shift in the service priority toward more dedicated widescreen channels."
If there is any change in the situation, Digital Spy will bring you details as soon as we get them.
In an email reply to a Digital Spy request for clarification on the subject of Sky channels being broadcast in 16:9 format, Sky said:
"At the present time, our extensive research and careful monitoring of viewer feedback has indicated that the widescreen viewer is still outnumbered 3:1."
She went on to say: "As a dedicated movies network we are always sensitive to the varying demands of our viewers and should a time arise when widescreen televisions outnumber the traditional 4x3 sets, then we would expect to see a shift in the service priority toward more dedicated widescreen channels."
If there is any change in the situation, Digital Spy will bring you details as soon as we get them.
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