REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 8th NOV 2009.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 8th NOV 2009.

FREESAT HUMAX FOXSAT HDR UPDATE - 6th Nov 2009.

FREESAT HUMAX FOXSAT HDR UPDATE - 6th Nov 2009.
Freesat Humax HDR is getting a facelift in the very near future - in the next few days Humax is expected to have their download or should that be over the air download for those who have been waiting some time for updates to various niggles and problems.
We have been informed all will now be addressed with the new update;
The most important for most viewers is;
confirmation of the new iPlayer placement within the freesat package is still unclear with stories that those wishing iPlayer included with their freesat systems may need a code number?
So for those looking for that important update, it looks like your troubles will soon be over.
Readers can expect those official press releases hitting the forums and blogs very soon telling us the facts about the iPlayer and freesat viewing.

FREESAT TESTS BBC iPLAYER IN NOVEMBER 2009.

FREESAT TESTS BBC iPLAYER IN NOVEMBER 2009.

BBC iPlayer to launch on Freesat

The BBC iPlayer will be trialled to a limited number of Freesat viewers at the end of November.

A full service on Freesat should be launched in 2010, said a BBC spokesperson. All Freesat HD boxes will be able to receive it.

Rahul Chakkara, head of TV platforms at the BBC, announced the beta trial on the BBC internet blog.

He also said that a quarter of BBC iPlayer viewing is now done through the TV via Virgin Media.

The BBC iPlayer became available on Virgin Media in June 2008.

Mr Chakkara said that 200 million programmes had been viewed on the catch-up service since then.

It is also available via the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation 3 games consoles, although Wii users have experienced some problems with the service. The BBC says a new version is being developed for that platform.

Adapting the technology behind the BBC iPlayer interface for television had been "a challenge" he added.

"This is a fast changing and evolving industry," he wrote on the blog.

"Many of our assumptions will be challenged with time. We will keep coming back to the products and update them where appropriate."

BBC press release.

FREESAT TO DATE 3rd Nov 2009.

FREESAT TO DATE 3rd Nov 2009.

Freesat to date

· May 2008 – Freesat launches with SD and HD digital boxes

· June 2008 - Freesat-integrated televisions are first introduced by Panasonic

· August 2008 - Freesat shows over 300 hours of the Beijing Olympics coverage in pin-sharp high definition on the BBC HD channel

· September 2008 – Freesat wins the Pace / DTG award for ‘Best Contribution to Digital TV in the UK’

· November 2008 - Freesat+ launches

· May 2009 – Freesat stage the first Freesat Awards

· July 2009 – Freesat delivers TV first by showing BET Awards Michael Jackson tribute concert in one-off HD special

· September 2009 – Sony announces range of Freesat TVs

· September 2009 – Freesat reaches 600,000 sales, overtaking BT Vision

ABOUT FREESAT 3rd Nov 2009.

ABOUT FREESAT 3rd Nov 2009.

About Freesat

Freesat is a satellite TV service providing subscription-free digital television to everyone in the UK. It offers over 140 TV, radio and interactive channels, including High Definition (HD) services from the BBC and ITV. Freesat is a not-for-profit organisation and is a joint venture between the BBC and ITV. For more information visit www.freesat.co.uk



Freesat stats

· In excess of 600,000 Freesat sales

· Around 70 hours of peak time HD programming is shown on Freesat every week, subscription free

· Over 140 channels and services are now available

· 90% levels of customer satisfaction and recommendation

FREESAT TO LAUNCH NEW AUTUMN TV ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

Official press release timed and dated 09.00 3rd Nov 2009.

FREESAT TO LAUNCH NEW AUTUMN TV ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

Freesat, the subscription-free digital TV satellite service, is launching its new advertising campaign on Saturday 7 November 2009.

The campaign focuses on the Freesat+ and Freesat HD services, using idiosyncratic British TV fans to illustrate the benefits of pausing, recording and rewinding live TV and the immersive experience of watching in HD television – for free.

Shot in slow motion to create warmth and atmosphere, the ad features coloured plectrums from the Freesat logo falling like snowflakes around the viewers as they’re drawn into the world of Freesat. The ad finishes on rooftops at dusk with thousands of plectrums raining down from the sky and the Freesat brand line: brilliant for everyone.

The campaign breaks on Saturday evening on ITV1 during ‘Life Stories’ with Piers Morgan and follows the success of Freesat’s Easter advertising that helped drive a 50% sales increase over the summer and saw Freesat overtake BT Vision to become the 4th biggest TV service in the UK.

Will Abbott, Freesat marketing and communications director commented, “Freesat is going from strength to strength and the new campaign reinforces our position as the UK’s premium free TV service. With new Freesat+ HD recorders launching in time for Christmas, and high definition from the BBC and ITV already available nationwide, subscription-free, we’re looking forward to a strong finish to the year.”

Owen Lee, creative director at Farm said: “Freesat has successfully established itself as the best digital TV platform by far for people who expect brilliant TV for free. This campaign elevates the brand and captures the magical experience of brilliant TV for everyone.”

HD FREEVIEW CHANNELS - HD FUTURE IS MPEG4

HD FREEVIEW CHANNELS - HD FUTURE IS MPEG4

HD Freeview channels are going to be the first of the Freeview HD channels sent out in MPEG4.
What does this mean to the non-technical viewer who has only one thing in mind, ie; relaxing after a hard day with his family and choosing to watch the football in HD from Freeview.
What does our Mr average need from his TV equipment to do this - if he has freesat there are no problems, as he can watch freesat in MPEG2 at present and enjoy his football or perhaps a family movie.
2010 will see the addition of HD being transmitted from Freeview and Mr average will need a new, (yet to be revealed) Freeview box, (not to be confused with freesat) which is capable of handling MPEG4, the older Freeview boxes cannot handle MPEG4 and those wishing the very latest HD channels their Freeview box will need to be replaced. To elaborate; ALL EXISTING PUBLIC FREEVIEW BOXES will be unable to handle MPEG4.
Now this is where it gets awkward and confusing, but here goes;
Only a very small proportion of BRAND NEW TV systems out there are actually capable of handling MPEG4 - our research has found that some of the so called latest bargain TV's which are Plasma or LCD and have inbuilt Freeview, are not designed to handle the new MPEG4, although your local friendly salesman will quite happily wash over this as something in the future far far away.
If you are shopping for your new telly, and you want the latest with everything considered and you also want HD (high definition) then insist on a TV that has inbuilt MPEG4 firmware.
The sky will not fall in if you use your existing Freeview boxes or Freeview inbuilt telly, but if you like the latest in techie equipment which in 2010 will be the new Freeview box which will be capable of handling MPEG4 + many other little extras. To compliment the new type Freeview box insist on the latest inbuilt MPEG4 firmware TV.
It seems the media and the political arena are awash with the magic word, "CHANGE", and we feel that like everything else our TV as we know it is going to be the next victim.

VIVA TV KICKS OFF BIG TIME.

VIVA TV KICKS OFF BIG TIME.

Viva TV kicked off on freeview with some top programmes.
Top American shows like; "Two and half men" and Hulk Hogans wrestling school can be viewed.
Their website can be found at;
http://uk.viva.tv/
You can view the schedule and plan your viewing.

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU - FREESAT TV LATEST NEWS.

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU - FREESAT TV LATEST NEWS.

EVERY STAR WARS MOVIE IN HD FOR FREE

WITH ITV HD EXCLUSIVELY ON FREESAT

Official Freesat TV Press Release.

Jump aboard the Millennium Falcon and prepare to fight the Death Star as the entire Star Wars movie franchise is coming to a living room near you, in High Definition and subscription free, on the ITV HD service from Freesat, starting 24^th October.

Running throughout the month of November and December, the entire series will be airing on ITVHD in consecutive order, beginning with Episode I: The Phantom Menace on 24^th October, culminating with Episode VI: Return of the Jedi in December, and including the terrestrial premiere of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. A favourite of film fans of all ages, this franchise has to be seen in digitally remastered HD.

The Star Wars have generated a universe of their own, from books to video games and has made stars of actors such as Harrison Ford. Originally released in 1977 with Star Wars, followed by The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, director George Lucas returned to Star Wars in 1999 with The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, prequels to the original series.

Freesat is a subscription-free satellite TV service from the BBC and ITV, with over 140 channels and free high-definition programmes from the BBC and ITV, all with no monthly bills. As Freesat is a satellite service, you can receive it anywhere in the UK and can use an existing satellite dish.

Other ITV HD highlights on Freesat include films such as Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and Champions League and FA Cup football.

FREESAT HOSTS ZING TV.

FREESAT HOSTS ZING TV.


Freesat hosts Zing TV which will delight Indian viewers all over the U.K. who have been requesting for some time their own dedicated TV channel, but more importantly films from that all important Bollywood stable.
Viewers wishing more detailed information can click this link which will take them direct to http://www.zingtv.in/
Their full TV schedule can be viewed and for those who follow film stars can download their favourite screen savers.
The Zing TV website compliments their TV channel with lots of gossip, video's, downloads and news.
Freesat has once again gained another popular TV channel - watch this space for next months offerings...