'Survivor' sharpens up with HD

April 13, 2008 Next fall's 17th outing will be the first time the show's exotic locations, elaborate challenges and gruesome bug bites will be available in the widescreen HD format. "Shooting in high definition gives our production team tools for storytelling beyond what was previously possible and will give our loyal audience an enhanced viewing experience," said Ghen Maynard, executive vp alternative programming at CBS Paramount Entertainment Group. With HD, viewers will feel as if they are on location instead of in their living room.

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