Sky extends HD offering with three new channels

Sky is extending its HD line-up with three new channels – Sky Sports HD 3, Sky Movies Premiere HD and FX HD. The channels will be launched in March and April this year.

FX HD will be a bespoke channel, as opposed to an FX simulcast, and around 90 of its programming will be in high definition. It will be broadcast between 7am and 2am. Sky and FX Networks have jointly selected content for the channel.

The new Sky Movies Premiere HD channel will show major new movies, including a Titanic HD screening. Programming on Sky Sports HD 3 will include European Tour golf.

When the new channels are operational, Sky will show over 6,500 hours of HD programming each month. The company plans to continue its investment in HD content for the whole family.