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Answer 1

HDNet is a general interest television channel in the United States, broadcasting exclusively in high-definition format, and available via cable and satellite television. The channel currently shows a wide variety of HD programming, using the 1080i video standard, without focusing on any specific genre.


HDNet Movies

A second channel, HDNet Movies, accompanies HDNet. As the name suggests, the channel is devoted to movies, although it would probably not be considered a premium channel. Films shown vary in age and category, but all were either transferred from 35mm film to 1080i high definition or shot in the latter format. Many films shown on HDNet Movies have never before been released in HD on other networks.

Recently, HDNet Movies has received press concerning their controversial day and date release strategy. This strategy subsumes the tiered theatrical release followed by DVD sales followed by broadcast distribution. A notable HDNet film with a day and date release was Bubble, directed by Steven Soderbergh. This strategy is seen as a blow to the traditional release window of theatrical films. Movies released using this strategy are simultaneously shown on HDNet Movies and in theaters on a Friday (the traditional release day of a film), followed quickly by a DVD release of the movie on Tuesday (the traditional DVD release day). Soderbergh has signed a deal with HDNet films to make a total of six films released using this strategy, however HDNet Films allows other directors to release their films day-and date, not just Soderbergh. Many theaters see this as a threat to their business, and have banned these films.

Answer 2

It's High Definition Movie, and is certainly not sponsored by the 'question mark appreciation society'.