[Smacca]

Seven has announced plans for its second SD channel. Introducting 7TWO.

Yahoo!7 > 7TWO

It's a mixed entertainment channel, with a heavy focus on British drama, as well as first run US series and daytime cooking shows. The Jay Leno Show will have a prime time slot 5 nights a week, too.

[aamslfc]

A smart move by 7, and the only real way to respond to the success of Go. I hadn't realised what a fantastic line-up Go had until I read the TV Guide today, and 7Two's lineup looks just as promising - the daily Leno in particular is a real bonus

I think the three new channels - One, 7Two and Go - are the best channels on FTA, and look well-placed to take people away from pay-TV. Go's lineup is perhaps the strongest of the lot (no wonder its ratings are so good), but they all have their strengths. Freeview might be more than just spin after all.

This post has been edited by aamslfc: 23 October 2009 - 04:35 PM

[cartman]

aamslfc, on 23 October 2009 - 04:32 PM, said:

7Two's lineup looks just as promising - the daily Leno in particular is a real bonus

7Two will be screening Home and Away - The Early Years each weekday... I love watching the old episodes!

They'll also be replaying the entire week of the current series in a 2-hour block every Saturday afternoon.

[Smacca]

Woot. Bring on 2013!!

[Brayds2006]

Looks like it's launched in the city. Not in PRIME land though!

[cartman]

Brayds2006, on 01 November 2009 - 09:25 AM, said:

Looks like it's launched in the city. Not in PRIME land though!

Prime haven't confirmed when they'll be taking 7TWO. They've only said to date that there will be an announcement in the 'near future'.

[cartman]

The PQ on 7TWO is crap... Which is a shame because the channel actually has some decent programs...

[Brayds2006]

cartman, on 01 November 2009 - 12:35 PM, said:

Prime haven't confirmed when they'll be taking 7TWO. They've only said to date that there will be an announcement in the 'near future'.

I know, and i'm pissed off about it.

[Kevin]

cartman, on 31 October 2009 - 11:04 PM, said:

The PQ on 7TWO is crap... Which is a shame because the channel actually has some decent programs...

Once the average person realises that the picture on their new HD television looks like crap then they will understand why all of these secondary channels are a bad idea.

[Mister Man]

Kevin, on 01 November 2009 - 11:35 AM, said:

Once the average person realises that the picture on their new HD television looks like crap then they will understand why all of these secondary channels are a bad idea.

I suppose we can be thankful that Foxtel are using MPEG4 for their HD stuff plus they have the new satellite now so perhaps it will reach a point where Foxtel will be find it's way into the majroity of homes.

[cartman]

7TWO Launch reel...

[aamslfc]

Not the most watchable lineup so far on 7Two, but I guess we'll see a decent schedule from tomorrow (which I think is the 'full' launch).

Hopefully they'll also change the time of the Leno show - goodness knows why the idiots put it at 6pm . 6pm hardly qualifies as primetime, and I don't think it's a smart move putting Leno up against 7News and TT. Besides, there would be a bigger audience (and it would be more convenient for viewers) if Leno started after 7pm.

[button pusher]

aamslfc, on 02 November 2009 - 07:12 PM, said:

Not the most watchable lineup so far on 7Two, but I guess we'll see a decent schedule from tomorrow (which I think is the 'full' launch).

As with anything as such one persons good is anothers...
I watched the original "Taking of Pelham 123" the other night. I missed the first 15 or so minutes but quite enjoyed it as I hadn't seen it since it was on at the drive-in back in the mid 70s.

[cpandilo]

aamslfc, on 02 November 2009 - 06:12 PM, said:

Hopefully they'll also change the time of the Leno show - goodness knows why the idiots put it at 6pm . 6pm hardly qualifies as primetime, and I don't think it's a smart move putting Leno up against 7News and TT. Besides, there would be a bigger audience (and it would be more convenient for viewers) if Leno started after 7pm.

I think Len's on at the perfect time actually as its generally the only hour in prime-time that I regularly have to spare for tv viewing.

[alista]

Just thought I would add to this thread by letting you know that Darwin and Tasmania received 7TWO via Southern Cross Television tonight at 7.30pm local time.
It seems Southern Cross is the first regional station not owned by 7 to launch the multi channel.

Alista

This post has been edited by alista: 01 December 2009 - 06:36 PM

[cartman]

alista, on 01 December 2009 - 06:35 PM, said:

Just thought I would add to this thread by letting you know that Darwin and Tasmania received 7TWO via Southern Cross Television tonight at 7.30pm local time.
It seems Southern Cross is the first regional station not owned by 7 to launch the multi channel.

Good to see at least one of the Seven affiliates is taking 7TWO. It seems Prime still haven't got their act together.

[cpandilo]

7TWO should now be available to viewers in PRiME's East Coast regional markets as '7TWO on PRiME' with the channel launching from around 9am this morning.

[cpandilo]

7TWO via PRiME is now running with a clean feed including advertising specific to PRiME, their own branded promos and only ONE watermark [PRiME viewers rejoice as the orange ''s***mark'' is finally dead].

This post has been edited by cpandilo: 15 February 2010 - 07:24 PM