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'WWII in HD' 

When History announced its development slate a couple months back, there was one item in their release that sounded really interesting: Taking vintage WWII film footage and converting it into high definition for the first time. 

At the network's press tour panel in Pasadena today, History opened with a trailer for the resulting project, "WWII in HD," and the images were stunning. 

There's still the grain, scratches and flatness that one expects from 65-year-old footage, but you also get a sense that you're looking at a moment in history from a perspective you have not seen before. It's a safe bet that Hilter-in-high-def will do well for the network, especially with History taking the extra step of crafting a story around the footage rather than simply leaning on images. It's a 10-part documentary series that's planned for this fall.