qwertynyc 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Did anyone catch Kate Sullivan this morning mention that CBS 2 News was going HD? She mentioned it on the 7:25 cut-in, but unfortunately I did not hear whether it was happening tonight or tomorrow morning. Anyone have the scoop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryinthesky9 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Chris's tease for the News at Noon had new graphics and a new CBS 2 HDTV logo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zas1977 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 The website has the CBS 2 HDTV logo. http://wcbstv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsWatcher 6 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I'm really liking what they did with the 6/11p area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 It sure is a step up from their previous graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbhcity 3 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Darnit, I can't believe they beat KCBS to become the first HD CBS O&O. It should have been KCBS...but it's NYC. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wxman2106 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 wpix is HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 767 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amra 130 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Indeed it looks nice. Any changes to the music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1110 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 This is a significant step down, I think. The font choice is horrible and I hate the redone logo (it looks HORRIBLE). I tried to watch the clips at the website but I just can't get past that awful anchor. Why did they think he was ever good enough to be the sports guy, let alone a news anchor? He's got probably the worst delivery I've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wxman2106 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 no, their newscasts are in HD. WPIX started it a couple weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morningnewsfan 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I do think it is an improvement but like Hulkie said, the font choice is amazingly bad. That font needs to be changed immediately otherwise, it's not the best but an improvement. Now I heard before that WCBS would be going HD, but this is pretty unexpected. I dont know, I just did not see it coming for WCBS this quick. Also, did WPIX ever announce in any way that they were going/are currently HD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2idiots 21 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I like the whole package. A vast improvement from the previous. I wish they had an anchor opening but its nice. Im glad they changed the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossphan 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Graphics are better than the Aug '06 - Apr '07 package, not as nice as those used between Apr '06 - Aug '06. Basically it's the network's CBS News package, IMHO. The Trebuchet font was classy and refreshing, bring it back. Arial's dull. The prior theme music was great, didn't need a refresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewsguy 66 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Once again, another chapter in the story of WCBS-TV. Interesting, I'll say that. Too bad WABC is going to trump everyone come the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wxman2106 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 http://cw11.trb.com/about/station/wpix-pressrelease-032906-hd,0,7348260.story?coll=wpix-home-utility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 593 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 http://cw11.trb.com/about/station/wpix-pressrelease-032906-hd,0,7348260.story?coll=wpix-home-utility You must know nothing about HDTV. They launched a channel over a year ago (03/29/06) for all HD programming (CW programs in HD, etc.) on Time Warner Cable. It has nothing to do with their newscasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertywcbs 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I wasn't expecting a midweek transition!! I just saw Kate/Chris promo the news at 5 with new graphics and at the evening set... but that was only a glimpse... I really can't wait to see the whole thing and judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertywcbs 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Wow.. even the micflags... thats not going overboard, like WNBC did. And even the Entertainment Tonight promos say on "CBS 2 HD".... why do these stations believe in going nuts over HD? My opinions. Nice graphics.. better than the stuff they had. I like the new cut of the theme... but I still like the old April graphics. GORGEOUS OPEN FOR THE FIVE PM!!! So beautiful! But still, no anchor opens. and really really nice evening set.. I love how big it looks. Like the bug a LOT better than the old one, looks more like it used to be, but the HDTV is excessive. I like the new animated graphics a lot better than the old ones.. Font seems too plain, but maybe that will change. Way to go WCBS. You fixed just one of your problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertywcbs 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Hmm.. new weather system too.. "Titan"... yeah. a big improvement for channel 2. I hope they still will use the "morning" set though, it looks like they didn't use it for noon and they aren't at 5pm. They did this morning though... so I hope it isn't all gone. Now if they can just fix that little problem with Kristine Johnson being an anchor, they might again be able to try to stage a comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKyuubi 0 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Darnit, I can't believe they beat KCBS to become the first HD CBS O&O. It should have been KCBS...but it's NYC. Congrats. Actually, that's wrong. KYW was actually. They should have used KYW's graphics, the new font is horrible. Also, pimping the fact they are in HD=BIGNONO! But, this is TOTALLY OUT OF NOWHERE that this came, I never expected that such a horrible station, would actually take the plunge. I am just plain stunned, and I don't even live in New York! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic110 10 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Thank goodness they changed that hideous transparent bug that never lit up. This is so much more watchable and better. I find nothing wrong with the font. It's very clear, easy to read really quick. The set is nice. I love how they expanded the backdrop to include everything in a much nicer shade of blue. The overall graphics and animations are really flashy with the CBS "eye". So far, I can't complain for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNews 54 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I see a slight similarity between WCBS and CBS News (ie: L3s the same colors). Wait is that a new set, i just saw the old one next to the new one, with the shot of John. Nevermind that, it seems that the they pushed the old backdrop to the sides. The graphics are flashy and new, but i think they still could have done something better, some of it seems plain. and i really had hoped they got rid of the blue backdrop, but they just added a new one. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic110 10 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 It's a much nicer and flashier blue backdrop. It's more of a WNBC-type around the desk size. I see the "old type" set on the sides with the wood shade, but the backdrops look different when they pulled out. I like the color blend on the L3, even though they are on par with CBS News. They're much better than the blue line and transparent bug. Based on what I saw yesterday, compared to today...I am much happier that era is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderJay27 27 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Darnit, I can't believe they beat KCBS to become the first HD CBS O&O. It should have been KCBS...but it's NYC. Congrats. You forgot KYW (CBS 3 PHILADELPHIA), which went HD April 2nd to become the most advanced HD news station in the country. So I would say, Philly's CBS got both New York and L.A. beat there. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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