HDTV Magazine Issue 01 2004: Daily HD Programming Guide with Network Listings

 

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
According to Jim

"Scary Movie"
Gracie and Ruby have nightmares after Jim secretly takes them to see a scary movie.

 

 

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
According to Jim

"We Have a Bingo"
Jim wrestles with his conscience after he cheats at a church fundraiser bingo game.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
2004 State Of The Union Address

 

 

 

 

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Navy NCIS

"Hung Out to Dry"
When a Marine dies from crashing into a parked car after his parachute fails to open during a training exercise, Gibbs and his agents take on the case.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
2004 State Of The Union Address

 

 

 

 

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Two and a Half Men

"Last Thing You Want is to Wind Up with a Hump"
Charlie, reluctantly dragged to one of Jake's soccer games after a drunken night in Vegas, lucks out when he winds up with a date with a hot mama. Meanwhile, two single moms who have just discovered that Alan is newly available hit on him--literally.

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C

The Tracy Morgan

"Show The Value Of Money"
When Derrick (Marc John Jefferies) and Jimmy (Bobb'e J. Thompson) demand their father buy a new video-game system to replace the one they broke, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) decides to teach his boys the value of a dollar through a little hard work at the garage. However, when Tracy's lesson in money backfires, the boys believe their father's lecture indicates that they are broke. Meanwhile, an offer from an old boss prompts Alicia (Tamala Jones) to go back to work in the hopes of finding some adult interaction. John Witherspoon, Heavy D and Katt Williams also star.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C

Whoopi

"Don't Hide Your Bag"
When the nation's security threat level is elevated to an orange alert, Nasim's (Omid Djalili) paranoia over an abandoned designer briefcase in the hotel lobby and fear of getting SARS from a group of Toronto tourists, carries over to Mavis (Whoopi Goldberg), who calls the police bomb squad to blow up the attache. But when Mavis discovers that her brother Courtney (Wren T. Brown) is missing his expensive new briefcase -- which was a gift from girlfriend, Rita (Elizabeth Regen), she scrambles to find an inexpensive knockoff.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
2004 State Of The Union Address

 

 

 

 

11:34PM ET/10:34 C
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno


 

GUESTS

Noah Wyle

Toby Keith

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Gilmore Girls

"The Nanny and the Professor"
Lorelai (Lauren Graham) makes Jason (Chris Eigeman) promise not to tell her parents about their budding romance, but she is still shocked to hear that Richard (Edward Herrmann) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) attended a charity event and saw Jason there with a date. When Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Paris (Liza Weil) take part in an all-night hazing ritual for new staffers of the Yale newspaper, Rory finds herself making excuses to the paper's neurotic editor, Doyle (guest star Danny Strong, "Seabiscuit"), after Paris sneaks out to meet Professor Flemming, (guest star Michael York). Meanwhile, Lane (Keiko Agena) gets a job working for Luke (Scott Patterson) at the diner and Michel (Yanic Truesdale) babysits for Sookie's (Melissa McCarthy) son.
 

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One Tree Hill

"You Gotta Go There to Come Back"
After Whitey (Barry Corbin) cancels basketball practice, Brooke (Sophia Bush) convinces Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) to let loose and takes him out for a wild night out on the town. Meanwhile, Deb (Barbara Allyn Woods) instructs Dan (Paul Johansson) to take Nathan (James Lafferty) away for a father-son weekend to try and rebuild their relationship, but things don't go exactly as she had hoped.
 

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No HDTV Tonight.

See Enterprise and Jake 2.0 Wednesdays

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Surprise By Design II
Our guests surprise a loved one with a makeover of part of their home or yard, with the help of designers Robert Verdi and Rebecca Cole. Armed with some paint, a slide rule or two, and their own brand of creative ingenuity, Robert and Rebecca depend on the kindness of strangers — in this case, the homeowner's family and friends — to get the job done. In one day. With a budget that can't exceed $2,500. In each episode, they squeeze in a "Quick Change": a super-fast, and super-cheap, smaller project. Now in Hi-Definition every weekday on Discovery HD Theater.

Starting January: Monday — Friday every week, 1 p.m. ET/PT

South Georgia Island: Life Under the Furious Fifties
An island lost at the end of the world. A land battered by the furious winds of the Arctic. A cemetery of ships and whaling settlements. Witness nature's struggle for survival on one of the most remote and unforgiving islands on the planet.

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On Superbowl Sunday...

...technology trend watchers expect many football fans will be as excited about watching the big game in high definition as they are about the actual event.

 

But what if the game's a rout?  What if you’ve got one of the over 600,000 new HD sets purchased last December alone and want to take your friends for an HD test drive?  Or - could this be real - what if there's not a football fan in the house?  What other programming could possibly compete on February 1st?

 

Discovery HD Theater, a 24/7 network offering true high def content, plans to offer an extraordinary evening of HD viewers in any one of the above situations.  Offering the best of the HD best, Superbowl Sunday will feature programs of especially eye-popping features in 1080i HD.  Called Super Bowl Showcase: The Xs and Os of HD, the Discovery HD Theater extravaganza will feature a broad range of entertainment options all in crystal clear HD.  Plus, viewers who tune in will be treated to the first-ever sneak peek trailers of ARCTIC MISSION, a high def adventure through the beautiful, unexplored region of the world - the Arctic.  The series begins on Feb. 24 at 9 pm ET.

 

Below are brief descriptions of programming planned for Super Bowl Showcase.  For more information, please contact me.  Thanks for your time.

 

Dinosaur Planet: White Tip's Journey

Velociraptor named White Tip loses the rest of her pack and must struggle to survive on her own.  In time, she locates a new pack, as well as a mate, only to find that her hardships are just beginning in the harsh desert environment.  NARRATED by Christian Slater.

South Georgia Island: Life Under the Furious Fifties

An island lost at the end of the world and battered by the furious winds of the 50th parallel.  A cemetery of ships and settlements and a paradise for Antarctic species.  Life here remains in its original state: pure, tenacious, violent and savage, but above all, profoundly beautiful.

XMA: Xtreme Martial Arts

The World's legendary fighting styles, seen in an entirely new way.  Two young martial artists fight their way through the world's most prestigious tournament and through the power of modern scientific analysis and motion-capture animation, viewers travel inside a secretive, hidden world.

Dinosaur Planet: Pod's Travels

Pod, a Male Pyroraptor, is alone in the world after his sisters die in a tidal wave that sweeps him out to sea. After landing on an island populated with dwarf-sized dinosaurs, Pod discovers that he's become the apex predator. But, as a gregarious and social pack animal, Pod learns that it's lonely at the top of the food chain. NARRATED BY Christian Slater

6:00AM ET/5:00 CRoyal Secrets

"Glory"
Follow the lives of three legendary English and French rulers - Elizabeth I, Edward I and Louis XIV. Each leader faced tremendous challenges during their reigns from creating spectacular palaces to proving their bravery on the battlefield.

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
Royal Secrets

"Folly"
When monarchs erred, they erred on a grand scale. Queen Adelaide of Sicily married a cad and was conned out of her large dowry. James IV of Scotland fell under the spell of a drunken quack.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Manassas: End Of Innocence

This intimate, immersive docudrama tells the true story of the first major battle of the Civil War, First Manassas. Civilians see violence literally erupt in their front yards and naive soldiers' romantic notions of war die as their comrades fall.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Mysteries Of The Alaskan Mummies

Alaska's Aleutian Islands have been a hotbed of exploration for anthropologists and their hated counterparts the treasure hunter. Caves on the islands served as the final resting place for the only North American mummies discovered - The Aleutian Mummies.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
The Baby Human

"To Think"
An infant in a crib possesses the most powerful learning machine in the world. Having arrived on this planet, this intuitive scientist begins its observations in its laboratory, the world around it.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Feast Of Dates

Travel to the United Arab Emirates where the date palm serves as the tree of life for the desert dwellers. Known as the phoenix by scientists, for its ability to survive in the driest and harshest places, the date palm is an extraordinary species.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Sacred Monuments Of Asia

"India"
India bustles with life of every imaginable sort. Her people are a rainbow of backgrounds and beliefs. Travel to India to meet the people and their religions.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
A Wedding Story

"Erin & Spencer"
No Description Available.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
A Makeover Story

"Shakespeare In Style"
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1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Surprise By Design

"Marry Me, Melissa!"
Engaged four years before finally setting a wedding date, Marc and Melissa's plans were changed when Marc's mother was diagnosed with cancer. Marc wants to surprise Melissa with a makeover of their Florida room.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Weird Homes

"Imaginations Run Wild"
There are no limits to creativity a Tucson, Arizona couple are rebels with a cause - some of their art defies city code. And known as 'the old wreckin' yard' a man has turned his home into an incredible gallery of kinetic sculptures and steel vegetation.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Weird Wheels

"Rust In Peace"
For those of us who weren't around when these classics were in their glory, here's our chance to see some of them aging gracefully.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Insectia

"Time Travellers"
Go back in time to discover the insects of old, trapped in amber and perfectly preserved in little time machines. Scientists have even extracted ancient insects' DNA from the huge number caught in the prehistoric amber of the Dominican Republic.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"Columbia, The"
The Columbia River, 2,000 kilmoters in legnth, originates from the marshes of Columbia Lake in southeastern British Columbia. Flowing through the Arrow Lakes, the river meets the Pacific near Astoria, Oregon. The river produces nearly 1/3 of BC's power.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Manassas: End Of Innocence

This intimate, immersive docudrama tells the true story of the first major battle of the Civil War, First Manassas. Civilians see violence literally erupt in their front yards and naive soldiers' romantic notions of war die as their comrades fall.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Mysteries Of The Alaskan Mummies

Alaska's Aleutian Islands have been a hotbed of exploration for anthropologists and their hated counterparts the treasure hunter. Caves on the islands served as the final resting place for the only North American mummies discovered - The Aleutian Mummies.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Baby Human, The

"To Think"
An infant in a crib possesses the most powerful learning machine in the world. Having arrived on this planet, this intuitive scientist begins its observations in its laboratory, the world around it.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Africa's Elephant Kingdom

An extended elephant family, featuring a venerable Old Bull, embarks upon a life-and-death journey across the vast African plains. Through oppressive conditions they persevere, facing extraordinary joys and sorrows in life.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom (wt)

Buried in the sands of modern Sudan is the ancient kingdom of Nubia. At one point, this civilization of black pharaohs was so powerful they actually conquered the Egyptians. Long forgotten, it has been eclipsed by the treasures of Ancient Egypt to the north. But, it is now finally coming into its own.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Quest For The Lost Pharaoh

Follow Egyptologist Vassil Dobrev as he uncovers a hidden tomb of enormous proportions. By analyzing the hieroglyphics and the structure and placement of the tomb, Vassil reveals that the tomb dates back some 4,500 years.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Uganda: The Presidential Tour

News journalist Forrest Sawyer and Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni takes viewers on a colorful tour of Uganda, a country blessed with beauty, dramatic diversity, numerous cultures and an abundance of wildlife.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom (wt)

Buried in the sands of modern Sudan is the ancient kingdom of Nubia. At one point, this civilization of black pharaohs was so powerful they actually conquered the Egyptians. Long forgotten, it has been eclipsed by the treasures of Ancient Egypt to the north. But, it is now finally coming into its own.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Quest For The Lost Pharaoh

Follow Egyptologist Vassil Dobrev as he uncovers a hidden tomb of enormous proportions. By analyzing the hieroglyphics and the structure and placement of the tomb, Vassil reveals that the tomb dates back some 4,500 years.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Uganda: The Presidential Tour

News journalist Forrest Sawyer and Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni takes viewers on a colorful tour of Uganda, a country blessed with beauty, dramatic diversity, numerous cultures and an abundance of wildlife.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Insectia

"Life In The Desert"
Find out how insects can stay alive in the arid expanses of the Sahara desert by preserving their precious water supply. Locusts, Desert Beetles, and many other insects store this resource to survive the Moroccan sun.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The Coppermine"
From its headwaters at Lac de Gras, the Coppermine River flows swiftly down through stark Arctic tundra, dense spruce forests, and the low lying mountain ranges to its mouth at the Coronation Gulf of the Arctic Ocean, at the community of Kuglugtuk.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom (wt)

Buried in the sands of modern Sudan is the ancient kingdom of Nubia. At one point, this civilization of black pharaohs was so powerful they actually conquered the Egyptians. Long forgotten, it has been eclipsed by the treasures of Ancient Egypt to the north. But, it is now finally coming into its own.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Quest For The Lost Pharaoh

Follow Egyptologist Vassil Dobrev as he uncovers a hidden tomb of enormous proportions. By analyzing the hieroglyphics and the structure and placement of the tomb, Vassil reveals that the tomb dates back some 4,500 years.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Uganda: The Presidential Tour

News journalist Forrest Sawyer and Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni takes viewers on a colorful tour of Uganda, a country blessed with beauty, dramatic diversity, numerous cultures and an abundance of wildlife.

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Wild Secrets

Galapagos: Evolution at the Speed of Life - The effect of El Nino weather patterns on wildlife has been documented worldwide for years, but scientists are now uncovering some startling new facts. On the Galapagos Islands lack of food has caused a colony of marine iguanas to physically shrink. In the hunt for food, these iguanas are forced to venture ashore, and some are beginning to breed with their land-based cousins.

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
HDNet This Month

January 2004 - Take a look at HDNet's weekly programming and specials. HDNet This Month also gives you a sneak peak at the films you can see this month on HDNet Movies. HDNet is television like you've never seen before.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Smart Travels Europe

Provence - Sun, olive trees, and cicadas - we're in the heart of France. Take in the delights of Arles, Avignon, and take a dip in the Mediterranean. Plus, tips on renting a vacation home in France.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
HDNet Test Patterns

Wonder how your home theatre is doing? Wish you had test patterns to help set it up? Well, HDNet is here to help. This short program will help you get the most out of your home theatre setup by providing you with the same professional test patterns HDNet uses to set their gear.

8:10AM ET/7:10 C
The Desert Speaks

Tehuacan: A Spanish Legacy - A trip through valley of Tehuacan to the ancient city of Oaxaca in southern Mexico is an exploration of Spanish influence. From the construction of immense missions to the introduction of the plants (like the mango), and even the distillation process, the Spanish impact on native culture in undeniable. However, there were things the Spaniards knew not to change. Even today, salt mining occurs in the same places and in the same way as it has for centuries before the Spaniards arrived.

 

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
HDNet's Across America

Times Square, New York City - Visit the "hub of the world", New York City's famed Times Square.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Higher Definition

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with "Dark Angel" Jessica Alba, to talk about her new movie Honey, and her transition from TV to film. Plus, don't miss previews of what's coming soon in HDNet Entertainment.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
White Hot Winter

Eastern Townships (Sutton, Owl's Head, Orford) - A quick 45-minute drive south of Montreal, Quebec's charming Eastern Townships is a winter playground. With five ski hills in the region, you're never far from hitting the slopes. In the Eastern Townships, White Hot Winter spends an afternoon with a race-car driver at North America's only 'ice' car race. Plus, meet a group of Washington DC tourists getting sweet at an old-fashioned Sugar Shack.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Designing Texas

This week on Designing Texas we tour a home away from home for actress Janine Turner and her daughter Juliette. Plus we check out Austin's best rooms with a view, and a Finishing Touch that's a rewarding romp thru an intriguing place called Forty Five Ten.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
New York International Auto Show

Take a high definition tour of the 2003 New York Auto Show, where we focus on new cars from Maserati and Mini.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Weekend Explorer

Cascades, Pacific Northwest - Go on an off-roading adventure to some beautiful mountain vistas, enjoy a picnic on the trail with some friendly llamas, and take a relaxing bike ride along a scenic river. Explore mud pots, fumeroles, beautiful blue pools of boiling water, and other volcanic activity in spectacular Lassen National Park.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Beautiful Landscapes of Japan

A Night View of Kobe

 

 

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
HDNet World Report

Iraq: Unseen Danger - HDNet World Report continues its coverage of Iraq with a program focused on the RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade). This low-tech weapon, used mostly by so-called insurgents in Iraq is having a devastating effect on some of America's high tech weaponry. Take an up-close look at the enemy's weapon of choice to combat the Coalition.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
HDNet World Report

Liberia: Putting Lives and Families Back Together After the War - World Report travels to war-torn Liberia to witness the devastation of that Nation's war, and the efforts being made to put the country and the country's families back together.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
True Music

True Music's Katie Daryl will be debuting the latest HD music video from DJ Acucrac. Performing on the show this week will be the indie-rock sound of Switchfoot, a fresh band signed to Columbia Records. Plus, the hip-hop act Hydroponic Sound System let us tag along as they performed at a benefit concert.

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Hogan's Heroes

The Top Secret Top Coat - Hogan and his boys filch a secret German military document from Col. Klink and thereby save him from being arrested.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
First Monday

Right to Die - The Court must decide if a wife can have her husband, who's in a coma, taken off life support. Meanwhile, his daughter still sees signs of life in her dad.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Weekend Explorer

Wales - Tour this scenic country from a base in historic Conwy, a town that sits within the protective walls of a majestic Medieval castle. Horseback ride a mountain that overlooks the scenic Irish Sea, hike in a national park with wild goats and a bizarre looking type of seal, and visit a local woolen mill that takes wool from the sheep's back all the way to tweed blazers.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Hotlines

Hawaii II - In Hawaii, Stacy, Deirdre and Ivana conquer sea and sky as they windsurf the locals only Sprecklesville Beach before heading to the heights of Kona for an out-of this-world helicopter adventure and ATV wilderness journey. A night shark fishing expedition tops off their South Pacific dream adventure.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
College Basketball

ASU @ USC
Special Encore Presentation

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
True Music

Join True Music host Katie Daryl for with the melodic band Eisley - a group ranging in age from 16-20, recently signed to Warner Brothers Records and just off tour with Coldplay. Also featured this week is the underground band Ween. Plus, don't tune out before seeing the latest HD music video from the LA rock band What Goes Around.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
HDNet's Across America

Ron Kruck goes to NY City and attends DJ scratch school. Then join fans of anime at Anime USA 5 in Tyson's Corner, Virginia.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
NHL Hockey LIVE!

Boston @New York Rangers

9:30PM ET/8:00 C
Hogan's Heroes

Sergeant Schultz Meets Mata Hari - The Gestapo assigns a seductive female agent to entice information about Stalag 13 from gullible Sgt. Schultz.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Hogan's Heroes

Casanova Klink - General Burkhalter's attempt to match his widowed sister Gertrude with reluctant Col. Klink threatens Hogan's sabotage project.

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Hogan's Heroes

Hot Money - Hogan sets out to destroy counterfeiting equipment and a Nazi plan to flood the world markets with phony Allied currency.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
NHL Hockey

Boston @New York Rangers
Special Encore Presentation

1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Hogan's Heroes

Sergeant Schultz Meets Mata Hari - The Gestapo assigns a seductive female agent to entice information about Stalag 13 from gullible Sgt. Schultz.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Hogan's Heroes

Casanova Klink - General Burkhalter's attempt to match his widowed sister Gertrude with reluctant Col. Klink threatens Hogan's sabotage project.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Hogan's Heroes

Hot Money - Hogan sets out to destroy counterfeiting equipment and a Nazi plan to flood the world markets with phony Allied currency.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Designing America

Janine Turner - Todd Oldhams' artistic brother Brad Oldham, plus actress Janine Turner and her daughter Juliette.

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Equal Justice

Courting Disaster - Michael believes his client is just as guilty as the client's ex-wife, who pled insanity after murdering the man's new wife. Searls tries to evade the seductress daughter of a judge.

4:30AM ET/3:00 C
Beat the Devil/Hostage/Ticker

Decades ago the legendary James Brown sold his soul for fame and fortune. Now he wishes to renogiate. Tony Scott directs Clive Owen in a satirical duel between good and evil. Preeminent action director John Woo and star Clive Owen pair up to create this fast-paced action thriller. Acclaimed new director Joe Carnahan helms a thrilling race against time, starring Clive Owen, Don Cheadle and F. Murray Abraham.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
That's Life

Gutterball - Lydia agrees to a casual date with Gavin, an attractive grad student/ teaching assistant she meets at school. At the same time, Paulie gets discouraged while studying for his sergeants exam.
 

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7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Sylvester

PG - 1:40
Cast: Melissa Gilbert, Richard Farnsworth, Constance Towers Director: Tim Hunter
A teenage girl works to train a horse for the National Equestrian Trials all while caring for her younger brothers.

9:15AM ET/8:15 C
City Slickers 2: The Legend Of Curly's Gold

PG-13 - 1:56
Cast: Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby Director: Ron Underwood
Three friends return to the wild west after discovering Curly's treasure map, and begin a new adventure.

11:15AM ET/10:15 C
The Towering Inferno

PG - 2:45
Cast: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden Director: Allen Irwin and John Guillermin
Disaster film about a near completed skyscrapper that has faulty wiring, which leads to a massive fire and no rescue plan.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
The Formula

R - 1:57
Cast: George C. Scott, Marlon Brando, John Gielgud Director: John G. Avildsen
A detective investigates a murdered friend's involvement with a secret formula developed by the Nazis to make gasoline from synthetic products.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
The Shawshank Redemption

R - 2:22
Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton Director: Frank Darabont
Film based on a Stephen King story about a young banker, who is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, and sentenced to life in prison.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
City Slickers 2: The Legend Of Curly's Gold

PG-13 - 1:56
Cast: Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby Director: Ron Underwood
Three friends return to the wild west after discovering Curly's treasure map, and begin a new adventure.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Strange Brew

PG - 1:30
Cast: Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Max Von Sydow Director: Rick and Dave Thomas Moranis
Bob and Doug MacKenzie take over the family's brewery, and battle with the brewmaster.

10:05PM ET/9:05 C
Destiny Turns on the Radio

R - 1:42
Cast: Dylan McDermott, Nancy Travis, James LeGros Director: Jack Baran
A mysterious character, Johnny Destiny, recruits his fellow Vegas buddies to help send him home. One of them, has more personal matters in mind.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Blue Velvet

R - 2:01
Cast: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper Director: David Lynch
A college kid happens upon the secret and disturbing under belly of his quiet neighborhood.

2:05AM ET/1:05 C
Bride of the Wind

R - 1:40
Cast: Sarah Wynter, Jonathan Pryce, Vincent Perez Director: Bruce Beresford
A talented composer and musician is forced to give up her music when she marries Gustav Mahler. Frustrated and craving to use her talent, she strays from him toward other talented men of the time.

3:45AM ET/2:45 C
Destiny Turns on the Radio

R - 1:42
Cast: Dylan McDermott, Nancy Travis, James LeGros Director: Jack Baran
A mysterious character, Johnny Destiny, recruits his fellow Vegas buddies to help send him home. One of them, has more personal matters in mind.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Strange Brew

PG - 1:30
Cast: Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Max Von Sydow Director: Rick and Dave Thomas Moranis
Bob and Doug MacKenzie take over the family's brewery, and battle with the brewmaster.

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6:05AM ET/5:05 C
Barabbas

TVPG Time: 137  
This spectacular 1962 biblical epic tells the story of the thief who was pardoned by Pontius Pilate instead of Christ. Anthony Quinn plays the criminal who spends the rest of his life trying to find answers to his questions about the man who died in his place. Based on the novel by Nobel Prize winner Par Lagerkvist.

 

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Pink Cadillac

PG13 Time: 121  
Clint Eastwood takes a vacation from his usual tough-guy roles in this freewheeling, pedal-to-the-metal action comedy. As a modern-day bounty hunter, he's after a jailbird's bail-jumping wife who's on the lam with her baby. But neither Clint nor his quarry knows that the screamin'-pink getaway Caddy is loaded with loot, and the bad guys want it back! Half the fun here is watching macho man Clint steal his own show in a variety of silly disguises. Rocker Michael des Barres co-stars.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
John Carpenter's Escape From L.a.

R Time: 100  
Ever since the big earthquake of 1998, Los Angeles has been an island, populated by the dregs of American society. Into this dangerous, lawless world comes rebel-with-a-cause Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell). His mission: find the Peruvian terrorist who stole the deadly "doomsday box"--along with the President's rebellious daughter. With Steve Buscemi (Fargo), Stacy Keach, Valeria Golino, Peter Fonda, Pam Grier and Cliff Robertson.

12:15PM ET/11:15 C
Big Headache

TVPG Time: 12  
A college professor's meticulous plot to have his wife murdered gets turned around on him when she decides to kill him! Victor Warren and Julie Moses star in this short film with a great final twist.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Road To Perdition

R Time: 117  
"Sons are put on the Earth to trouble their fathers," growls Paul Newman as mob boss John Rooney. Set in 1931 Illinois, this compelling period gangster film from Oscar(R)-winning director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) focuses on the various father-son relationships that collapse amidst the violence of mob life. Tom Hanks stars as Michael Sullivan, a coldly intelligent enforcer whose father-figure boss Rooney is forced to order Sullivan's death--thanks to the tragic actions of Rooney's own uncontrollable son. With an assassin on his tail who likes to photograph corpses, Sullivan takes his surviving son on the run...while formulating a plan to avenge the brutal slayings of his wife and youngest boy. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Stanley Tucci co-star in this adaptation of the graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner. Screenplay by David Self.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Catch Me If You Can

PG13 Time: 140  
Frank Abagnale Jr. was a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer. Not bad for a guy with no license, no degrees--and who had not even graduated from high school. From director Steven Spielberg comes this dazzling, humorous tale starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the young con-man who forged jobs, checks and identities on a daily basis while outwitting the FBI throughout the late 1960s. Tom Hanks co-stars as the driven FBI agent who makes stopping Abagnale his personal quest. Also with Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen and Nathalie Baye. Written by Jeff Nathanson and based on the book by Stan Redding and the real Frank Abagnale Jr.

4:50PM ET/3:50 C
The Good Girl

R Time: 93  
Jennifer Aniston sparkles as a discount-store cashier whose drab marriage leads her to leap into an affair with a young new co-worker. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as the brainy college dropout who lands a job at the Retail Rodeo and gets involved with the desperately unhappy Justine (Aniston). Their trysts--which go from a hotel room to the stock room--inject Justine with a temporary euphoria, but she soon finds herself entwined in a series of entanglements that bring her to a crossroads in her life...and in her various relationships. John Carroll Lynch, Tim Blake Nelson and John C. Reilly co-star. Directed by Miguel Arteta; written by Mike White.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Creature Features: She Creature

R Time: 89  
A freak show operator and his crew set sail on a cruise to spine-tingling terror in this scary remake of the 1956 cult classic. Set in 1905 Ireland, the film stars Rufus Sewell as a sideshow owner named Angus whose freaky performers include a walking zombie and a mermaid. But Angus believes his ship has really come in when he meets an old sea captain who happens to own a real mermaid. When the sailor dies, Angus and his pals steal the mermaid and charter a schooner to bring her to America so they can cash in, but when the full moon rises, the group discover that there is something very fishy about their new passenger. With Carla Gugino, Gil Bellows and Jim Piddock.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Road To Perdition

R Time: 117  
"Sons are put on the Earth to trouble their fathers," growls Paul Newman as mob boss John Rooney. Set in 1931 Illinois, this compelling period gangster film from Oscar(R)-winning director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) focuses on the various father-son relationships that collapse amidst the violence of mob life. Tom Hanks stars as Michael Sullivan, a coldly intelligent enforcer whose father-figure boss Rooney is forced to order Sullivan's death--thanks to the tragic actions of Rooney's own uncontrollable son. With an assassin on his tail who likes to photograph corpses, Sullivan takes his surviving son on the run...while formulating a plan to avenge the brutal slayings of his wife and youngest boy. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Stanley Tucci co-star in this adaptation of the graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner. Screenplay by David Self.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Above The Law

R Time: 99  
Don't mess with Nico Toscani. Once a CIA agent, now an undercover detective, he's a martial-arts master who's as potent with kicks, chops and punches as he is with a police revolver. Tough Nico's out to clean up Chicago--and that means getting rid of the city's drug kings, as well as battling a murderous CIA agent. Martial-arts expert Steven Seagal plays Nico in this action-packed drama. With Pam Grier and Sharon Stone.

11:45PM ET/10:45 C
Tell Me No Lies

R Time: 84  
A beautiful blonde talk-show host at a college radio station is haunted by a psychotic caller who claims to be her sister's killer. Is it a deranged stranger...or is it somebody much closer to her? The sultry, late-night gab queen hops into numerous beds to find out in this sizzling erotic thriller. With Amber Smith, Byron Bay and L. Clyde Irvine. Directed by Emmanuel Itier.


 

1:10AM ET/12:10 C
Animal Factory

R Time: 94  
A young drug dealer learns the ropes of life behind bars from a veteran convict in this gritty drama directed by Steve Buscemi (Trees Lounge). Willem Dafoe is the kind inmate willing to risk his freedom for Edward Furlong, a young punk whose lack of jail smarts could cost him everything. "A fine prison drama" (Variety). Also with Seymour Cassell, Mickey Rourke, Tom Arnold, John Heard, Danny Trejo and Buscemi.

2:45AM ET/1:45 C
Intimate Sessions 01: Tamara

TVMA Time: 26  
Thirteen women tell their innermost secrets--and seek help for their most intimate problems--in this sizzling adult series.

3:15AM ET/2:15 C
The Exorcist

R Time: 32  
No Description Available.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Cinemax Transmission Test

NR Time: 90  
No Description Available.
 

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6:45AM ET/5:45 C
What About Bob?

PG Time: 99  
Bill Murray is hilarious as a multi-phobic mental case who latches onto pompous psychiatrist Richard Dreyfuss in this uproarious comedy. Bob Wiley (Murray) is a typical psychiatric patient: obsessive, compulsive and generally neurotic. But when his new therapist, Dr. Leo Marvin (Dreyfuss), tells him he's taking a month's vacation, it's too much for Bob to handle...so he decides to join the doc and his family! Naturally, Bob's arrival drives the anal-retentive shrink insane, but it's not long before the patient wins over Marvin's family...and teaches the good doctor a lesson about himself in the process. Julie Hagerty (Airplane!), Charlie Korsmo and Kathryn Erbe co-star. Directed by Frank Oz (The Score).

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Teen Witch

PG13 Time: 93  
A class frump uses her newfound magical powers to cast a spell over her entire school in this bewitching teen comedy. A week before her Sweet Sixteen, Louise goes to a fortune-teller and discovers she's descended from the Salem witches. Soon she's conjuring up all sorts of real-life fantasies...including a romance with the school hunk!

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Men In Black II

PG13 Time: 88  
Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith are back in black! Agents Jay (Smith) and Kay (Jones) of the Men in Black (a top-secret government agency whose agents monitor aliens of the outer-space variety) have gone their separate ways. Jay has become one of the agency's top guys while Kay has had his memory wiped and quietly retired to the employ of the U.S. Postal Service. But an evil alien disguised as a sexy model arrives with plans to uncover a mysterious light weapon--prompting Jay into an impromptu reunion with his humorless former mentor. From there, it's time to break out the big guns as the sunglasses-and-suit-attired duo deal with all manor of space creature in an effort to save the galaxy! Lara Flynn Boyle, Johnny Knoxville, Rosario Dawson, Tony Shalhoub and Rip Torn co-star. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, story by Robert Gordon, screenplay by Robert Gordon and Barry Fanaro.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
The Mighty Ducks

PG Time: 103  
A former ice-hockey ace turned arrogant lawyer must coach a clumsy team of misfits in this comedy. When high and mighty lawyer Gordon Bombay is arrested on DUI charges, he's forced into a community service project--coaching ice-hockey to a team of sloppy, unskilled kids who lose annually to their crosstown rivals, The Hawks. Although initially apathetic, the competition-driven Gordon warms up to his players and with new equipment, new recruits and a new name--The Ducks--the ragtag team may have their first shot to settle an old score. Starring Emilio Estevez, Joss Ackland, Lane Smith, Heidi Kling, Josef Sommer and Joshua Jackson. Screenplay by Steven Brill and directed by Stephen Herek.

1:45PM ET/12:45 C
Blue Vinyl: America Undercover

TVPG Time: 95  
Long Island filmmaker and cancer survivor Judith Helfand is not one to look the other way when it comes to potentially deadly toxins. So when her parents re-sided their home using vinyl siding, Judith decides to investigate the potential toxicity of the seemingly harmless material. This documentary provides a light, colorful take on a serious subject as Helfand--armed with a camera and a chunk of her parents' blue siding--undertakes a journey from Louisiana and San Francisco to Venice, Italy, to find the truth behind the potential hazards of vinyl's production, use and disposal.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Behind Enemy Lines

PG13 Time: 105  
Owen Wilson stars as a Navy pilot who is shot down over enemy territory and must rely on the rule-breaking tactics of his commanding officer to save his life in this intense thriller. Gene Hackman co-stars as Reigart, a veteran commander who is faced with the ultimate decision after Lt. Chris Burnett (Wilson) crashlands in the Balkans. With the enemy hot on the young aviator's trail, Reigart must defy NATO orders to send a rescue mission to find him...and risk his own career in the process! With Joaquim de Almeida, David Keith and Olek Krupa. Directed by John Moore; screenplay by Zak Penn.

5:15PM ET/4:15 C
What About Bob?

PG Time: 99  
Bill Murray is hilarious as a multi-phobic mental case who latches onto pompous psychiatrist Richard Dreyfuss in this uproarious comedy. Bob Wiley (Murray) is a typical psychiatric patient: obsessive, compulsive and generally neurotic. But when his new therapist, Dr. Leo Marvin (Dreyfuss), tells him he's taking a month's vacation, it's too much for Bob to handle...so he decides to join the doc and his family! Naturally, Bob's arrival drives the anal-retentive shrink insane, but it's not long before the patient wins over Marvin's family...and teaches the good doctor a lesson about himself in the process. Julie Hagerty (Airplane!), Charlie Korsmo and Kathryn Erbe co-star. Directed by Frank Oz (The Score).

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Men In Black II

PG13 Time: 88  
Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith are back in black! Agents Jay (Smith) and Kay (Jones) of the Men in Black (a top-secret government agency whose agents monitor aliens of the outer-space variety) have gone their separate ways. Jay has become one of the agency's top guys while Kay has had his memory wiped and quietly retired to the employ of the U.S. Postal Service. But an evil alien disguised as a sexy model arrives with plans to uncover a mysterious light weapon--prompting Jay into an impromptu reunion with his humorless former mentor. From there, it's time to break out the big guns as the sunglasses-and-suit-attired duo deal with all manor of space creature in an effort to save the galaxy! Lara Flynn Boyle, Johnny Knoxville, Rosario Dawson, Tony Shalhoub and Rip Torn co-star. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, story by Robert Gordon, screenplay by Robert Gordon and Barry Fanaro.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Ghost Ship

R Time: 90  
The crew of a salvage boat thinks their ship has finally come in after they claim an abandoned ocean liner in international waters--until they discover it's a floating house of horrors! On board the empty vessel, the salvagers discover a treasure trove of gold, but strange visions begin to plague them, and when their own boat is mysteriously destroyed, they find themselves stranded on the open sea with the bloodthirsty spirits of a bygone era. Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies (TV's E.R.), Ron Eldard, Desmond Harrington and Isaiah Washington star. Directed by Steve Beck.

 12:50AM ET/11:50 C
Pretty Woman

R Time: 119  
Julia Roberts earned megastar status with her knockout performance in this 1990 love story about a ruthless businessman whose hiring of a good-hearted hooker leads to romance. Richard Gere co-stars as the handsome corporate raider who hires Roberts to be his companion for a weeklong series of business events. What begins as a job proposition starts taking a turn toward the romantic in this "Cinderella meets Pygmalion" (New York Post) tale. Ralph Bellamy, Jason Alexander and Laura San Giacomo co-star in this 1990 smash directed by Garry Marshall (The Princess Diaries) and written by J.F. Lawton.

2:55AM ET/1:55 C
Sniper 2

R Time: 90  
Tom Berenger is back as an ex-Marine sniper who gets hired to assassinate a rogue general in Eastern Europe in this action sequel. Looking only to have his dishonorable discharge reversed, ace sharpshooter Tom Beckett (Berenger) takes the job and is paired with a death-row inmate to make the kill. The mission is a success, but when things go awry, Beckett discovers the real reason he was sent to do the dirty work...and it might cost him his life. With Bokeem Woodbine, Dan Butler and Linden Ashby. Directed by Craig R. Baxley (Action Jackson, Stone Cold).

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Love And A Bullet

R Time: 85  
When a hired contract killer falls in love with his target--his boss's girlfriend--he begins to reconsider his deadly career. Malik is a cold-blooded assassin, but when he's hired by a notorious mob boss to knock off his moll, the last thing Malik expected was to fall in love. Unfortunately, the only way out for Malik is to wipe out the crime czar's dangerous henchmen. Anthony "Treach" Criss (of the music group Naughty by Nature), Kent Masters King, and Freez Luv star in this gritty crime-drama. Directed by Ben Ramsey.

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Look Who's Talking

PG13 Time: 95  
A baby's got the gift of gab in this "warm and lovable comedy" blockbuster (New York Daily News). Mikey's not just another cute kid--in fact, he sounds just like wiseguy Bruce Willis and he's got a knack for getting what he wants. The Die Hard star is the voice of little Mikey's thoughts even before his birth to unwed mom Kirstie Alley (TV's Cheers). Mom, a CPA, dates a series of upscale New York dweebs, but Mikey knows what he likes--he thinks cabbie John Travolta would be the perfect dad! Olympia Dukakis and George Segal co-star.
 

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10:00AM ET/9:00 C
The Sum of Us

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 1h 40m
Before he became a Hollywood sensation, Russell Crowe made a number of acclaimed films Down Under, such as this touching comedy from Geoff Burton and Kevin Dowling, about the ultimate Aussie odd couple: Harry (Jack Thompson), a widower, and his beloved gay son Jeff (Crowe). The pair are not only father and son, they are also roomies. Despite some hilariously awkward moments caused by Harry's blind acceptance of his son's lifestyle, the two form a loving bond even as they each try to find a long-term romantic mate.

11:45AM ET/10:45 C
Hannah And Her Sisters

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
CCAP
PG13 1h 47m
Writer and director Woody Allen's acclaimed comedy drama documents the lives and loves of three New York sisters over the course of one tumultuous year. Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey, Dianne Wiest, Michael Caine and Max von Sydow star in this winner of three Oscars, for Best Supporting Actor (Caine) Actress (Wiest) and Allen's original screenplay.

1:35PM ET/12:35 C
Roxanne

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
CCAP
PG 1h 47m
Brilliantly funny modern twist on "Cyrano de Bergerac" starring writer/actor Steve Martin as C.D. Bales, a small-town fire chief convinced that the only thing standing between him and a lovely astronomer (Daryl Hannah) is his lengthy nose. A hopeless romantic, C.D. places his passion aside to help his lady love find happiness with a handsome dolt (Rick Rossovich) - but fate has other ideas in mind. Shelley Duvall, Fred Willard, John Kapelos and Michael J. Pollard costar.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Enigma

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 59m
Espionage and intrigue are the name of the game in this spy drama about an intelligence operative (Dougray Scott) during World War II whose brilliant work on the "Enigma" code-breaking machine has driven him to nervous exhaustion. After a much-needed leave, he returns to discover that the Germans have devised an unbreakable code - and that a one-time lover and co-worker (Saffron Burrows) has disappeared. Kate Winslet and Jeremy Northam costar in this tense war thriller from director Michael Apted ("The World is Not Enough").

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Men With Brooms

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 44m
The unusual but highly competitive sport of curling is the subject of this comedy-drama starring writer-director Paul Gross as Chris Cutter, a Toronto native who abandoned his team, his hometown and even his bride-to-be ten years ago. Now he's back and ready to sweep those curling stones once again, but he'll have to overcome opposition from a number of sources, not the least of which are his own father (Leslie Nielsen) and the lover he jilted at the altar. Molly Parker and Canadian rockers The Tragically Hip costar.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
The Reagans

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TVPG - L 2h 52m
No Description Available.
 

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7:10PM ET/6:10 C
Dumb & Dumber

Two dim witted buddies travel cross country to return a suitcase full of money to a beautiful woman they both fall for. Starring Jim Carrey.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Tuck Everlasting

A girl falls in love with a mysterious young man who lives in a family of immortals.

10:35PM ET/9:35 C
8 Mile

A young white rapper (Eminem) struggles with poverty and frustration while trying to make a name for himself in Detroit's cutthroat underground music scene.

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
The Final Curtain

Peter O'Toole stars as an aging British game show host whose ratings start to slip thanks to the popularity of a rival game show hosted by a much younger man.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Wide Sargasso Sea

An Englishman weds the daughter of a mad Frenchwoman, bringing lust amid voodoo in 1840s Jamaica.

3:45AM ET/2:45 C
In The Mouth Of Madness

An insurance investigator is driven insane by the horror novels of someone called Sutter Cane. Directed by John Carpenter.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Hollywood One On One

Host Scott Patrick interviews the stars of recent, big-hit movies.

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
What's Cooking

Tensions between family members arise and hilarity ensues when four ethnically diverse Los Angeles families set about preparing a Thanksgiving meal.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Soccer Dog: The Movie

Superstar canine leads inept boys soccer team to victory. James Marshall, Olivia D'Abo.

9:45AM ET/8:45 C
Dumb & Dumber

Two dim witted buddies travel cross country to return a suitcase full of money to a beautiful woman they both fall for. Starring Jim Carrey.

11:35AM ET/10:35 C
Green Card

A New Yorker (Andie MacDowell) agrees to marry a Frenchman (Gerard Depardieu) facing deportation.

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
The Importance Of Being Earnest

Rupert Everett, Judi Dench, and Reese Witherspoon star in this comedy of mistaken identity in English high society in the 1890's. Based on the play by Oscar Wilde.

3:15PM ET/2:15 C
Terminal Velocity

A sky diver lands in the middle of a deadly spy caper with his student, who is not what she appears to be.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Awakenings

Using a new drug, a doctor rouses patients from years of catatonic sleep.

7:05PM ET/6:05 C
What's Cooking

Tensions between family members arise and hilarity ensues when four ethnically diverse Los Angeles families set about preparing a Thanksgiving meal.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Knockaround Guys

The sons of some well known New York mobsters try to make a name for themselves in a sleepy Montana town.

10:35PM ET/9:35 C
Undisputed

A heavyweight champion boxer (Ving Rhames) is sent to prison, where he must face the reigning incarcerated champ (Wesley Snipes) in the ring.

12:15AM ET/11:15 C
Terminal Velocity

A sky diver lands in the middle of a deadly spy caper with his student, who is not what she appears to be.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
The Dark Half

An author's evil alter ego goes on a killing spree under his successful pen name. Based on the Stephen King novel.

4:05AM ET/3:05 C
Knockaround Guys

The sons of some well known New York mobsters try to make a name for themselves in a sleepy Montana town.

5:45AM ET/4:45 C
Impromptu

Several noteworthy 19th-century figures--including novelist George Sand and composer Frederic Chopin--go on holiday together.
 

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