HDTV Has Social Calling — HD Programming Guide for February 15, 2004

Program Alert

Both DirecTV and EchoStar's DISH Network will offer this weekend's NBA All-Star Game and related events in high-def. Sunday's All-Star Game on TNT. The high-def feeds can be found on DISH Network HD Event Channel 9466 and DirecTV channel 85.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Alias

"After Six"
Upon discovering that high ranking members of The Covenant are being murdered, Sydney and Vaughn are sent to retrieve the Doleac Agenda — which contains operational plans for six of The Covenant's cells — to gain an advantage over the rogue assassins. But unbeknownst to all, a familiar force is at work orchestrating the reorganization of The Covenant. Meanwhile Sydney and Weiss go on a mission to convince rogue security systems designer Toni Cummings (Vivica A. Fox) to help the CIA break into a Lethal Response System, Sark presents a business proposal to Lauren, Jack urges a troubled Sloane to talk with CIA psychiatrist Dr. Judy Barnett (Patricia Wettig), and Marshall can't contain his excitement about becoming a father when Carrie goes into labor. Quentin Tarantino returns in a special guest appearance as McKenas Cole.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
The Practice

"Going Home"
When his best friend from childhood is accused of murdering his mistress, Alan Shore returns home to defend him.

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Cold Case

"Boy in the Box"
Lilly and Scott re-open the unsolved killing of Arnold Collier, a 6-year-old orphaned boy who died in an empty field in 1958.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
It Must Be Love

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen star in this drama that revolves around a couple on the verge of divorce. George and Clem Gazelle have been married for 20 years and seem to have the perfect relationship. In reality, they are on the verge of breaking up and, after their daughter's wedding, decide to take a road trip in order to work out the details of their impending divorce without the interference of greedy lawyers. Everything is going as planned until a snowstorm causes them to lose their direction and they wind up stranded. Fearing that they will never be found, the two begin to open up to one another in a way they haven't in many years, revealing the sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic truth about themselves and their marriage.

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7:00PM ET/6:00 C
NBC Movie:Shrek

"Shrek"
Oscar® winner for Best Animated Feature (2002)! Mike Myers (Shrek) and Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) lend their voices to this blockbuster animated tale of a beauty and her beast. The NBC broadcast includes a sneak peek at Shrek 2!

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
American Dreams

"To Tell The Truth"
As Meg (Brittany Snow) continues to see Drew (guest star Sam Page) behind her parents' back, Patty (Sarah Ramos) discovers Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) and Luke's (guest star Jamie Elman) secret. At the Father/Daughter UNICEF charity dance, Meg realizes that she can't continue to lie to her parents. Jack's (Tom Verica) anger causes Meg to take drastic measures. Meanwhile, Henry (Jonathan Adams) has disturbing news for Jack regarding his new repair store, and in Vietnam, JJ (Will Estes) encounters the enemy and strikes first. Nick Lachey (former lead singer of 98 Degrees) guest stars as Tom Jones singing, "It's Not Unusual, " and Charlotte Martin (debut album to be released summer 2004 "On Your Shore") also guest stars as Petula Clark singing "Downtown." Gail O'Grady, Rachel Boston, Ethan Dampf, Arlen Escarpeta also star.

 

 

10:00PM/9:00 C
Law & Order: Criminal

"Intent Pas De Deux"
When a solid citizen robs a bank and is killed by a bomb tied around his neck, Detectives Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio) and Eames (Kathryn Erbe) suspect that the victim had an accomplice who triggered the device, and they soon hone in on the murderer's (guest star Charles Rockot) next unwitting associate -- a bored New Jersey hausfrau (guest star Enid Graham). The investigators piece together the pair's bank-heist patterns, but they have to establish probable cause if they are to save the duped woman from a horrible death. Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance also star.

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Art Forms Of The Orient

"Episode 2"
In Japan the line between art and life is often hard to determine. Discover the patience and dedication it takes to create traditional Japanese art forms and how cultural values are such a strong influence.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Varana"
Explore the faraway cities of Asia. This episode examines the spirtual power of Varanasi, India. Natives travel from great distances to visit Varanasi and bathe in the sacred Ganges. Varanasi is the center of Hinduism and provides comfort and enlightment to many. Come visit one of Asia's most mysterious and holiest cities...Varanasi.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Truk Lagoon

Explore the unique undersea habitats of Truk Lagoon in Micronesia. The once featureless sea floor is now alive with exotic sea creatures living in and around the 60 coral-shrouded World War II warships resting on the bottom.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Elvis Presley's Memphis

Tour Memphis, Tennessee with an eye for the people and places that shaped Elvis Presley into a superstar. Visit the hardware store where Elvis' mom bought his first guitar, the site of Elvis' first show and the studio where his first single was recorded.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Pennsylvania: Cresheim Road

Trading Spaces has landed us in the heart of the city and our designers are trying to help these hip teams turn their spaces up a notch. Kia tries to spice up the kitchen while Hildi throws in some hot, vibrant colors and tries a new floor technique.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Dinosaur Planet

"White Tip's Journey"
When White Tip loses the rest of her pack, she 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. Christian Slater narrates.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
We Built This City

"Paris"
The City of Lights hasn't always been a city of romance and glamour. Follow the birth and growth of the great cathedrals, museums, royal palaces and the fashion districts that have made Paris famous.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Destination: Boston

Take a high definition tour of one of America's oldest cities. Visit Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, symbols of the American Revolution, and head to Fenway Park. In Doyle's Café, hear tales of the folks who made Boston the most Irish city in America.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
What's Coming

"February 2004"
Join host Jeff Corwin as he takes viewers on a guided tour of Discovery HD Theater's top premieres for February 2004. Featuring footage from the new and exclusive series; "Arctic Mission," with clips from "Destination," "Rides 2" and "An Inside Look."

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
An Inside Look: Survival Training

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3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Xtreme Martial Arts

The World's legendary fighting styles seen in an entirely new way. As two young martial artists fight their way through the world's most prestigious tournament, East meets West in a stunning application of visual technologies and secrets of martial arts.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
The Jeff Corwin Experience

"The Big Bad Wolf?"
Wild experiences with a guy who loves adventure as much as he loves wild animals. A television series with a goal...to explore the planet in search of the most fantastic wildlife and wildest adventures before they disappear.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
In Search Of The King Cobra

Herpetologist and adventurer, Austin Stevens takes to the remote jungles of Southern India in pursuit of the world's largest venomous snake, the king cobra! Follow Austin as he tracks, catches and photographs one of these deadly giants.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Varanas"
Explore the faraway cities of Asia. This episode examines the spirtual power of Varanasi, India. Natives travel from great distances to visit Varanasi and bathe in the sacred Ganges. Varanasi is the center of Hinduism and provides comfort and enlightment to many. Come visit one of Asia's most mysterious and holiest cities...Varanasi.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Mystery Of The Tibetan Mummy

In a lost corner of Tibet, a team of Discovery scientists have uncovered the story of a centuries old body... perfectly intact. It wasn't embalmed like the Egyptian pharaohs or preserved in a glacier. Could this mysterious man have mummified himself?

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
An Inside Look: Return Of The Buffalo

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9:30PM ET/8:30 C
An Inside Look: Inside The Volcano

"Inside the Volcano" is a visually driven half-hour of high-definition television in which viewers get the closest look possible into the depths of one of these living mountains. Our cameras go above and below the Earth's crust and under the surface of the sea as we follow a group of volcanologists and geology experts as they unlock the science and mystery of one of nature's most impressive phenomena.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom

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.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Mystery Of The Tibetan Mummy

In a lost corner of Tibet, a team of Discovery scientists have uncovered the story of a centuries old body... perfectly intact. It wasn't embalmed like the Egyptian pharaohs or preserved in a glacier. Could this mysterious man have mummified himself?

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
An Inside Look: Return Of The Buffalo

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12:30AM ET/11:30 C
An Inside Look: Inside The Volcano

"Inside the Volcano" is a visually driven half-hour of high-definition television in which viewers get the closest look possible into the depths of one of these living mountains. Our cameras go above and below the Earth's crust and under the surface of the sea as we follow a group of volcanologists and geology experts as they unlock the science and mystery of one of nature's most impressive phenomena.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom

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.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
The Jeff Corwin Experience

"Botswana: Exploring The Elephant Highway"
Wild experiences with a guy who loves adventure as much as he loves wild animals. A television series with a goal...to explore the planet in search of the most fantastic wildlife and wildest adventures before they disappear.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Mystery Of The Tibetan Mummy

In a lost corner of Tibet, a team of Discovery scientists have uncovered the story of a centuries old body... perfectly intact. It wasn't embalmed like the Egyptian pharaohs or preserved in a glacier. Could this mysterious man have mummified himself?

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
An Inside Look: Return Of The Buffalo

No Description Available.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
An Inside Look: Inside The Volcano

"Inside the Volcano" is a visually driven half-hour of high-definition television in which viewers get the closest look possible into the depths of one of these living mountains. Our cameras go above and below the Earth's crust and under the surface of the sea as we follow a group of volcanologists and geology experts as they unlock the science and mystery of one of nature's most impressive phenomena.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom

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.
 

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6:00AM ET/5:00 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.

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
Shadow Force

When a district attorney and a police sergeant are brutally gunned down, Detective Kelly investigates the murders. Befriended by a beautiful journalist, Kelly uncovers a conspiracy to assassinate key U.S. law enforcement officials...and he's the next target.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
2004 CES Insiders

Heavyweights of the cable, satellite and high-definition (HD) content worlds convened to share their thoughts on HDTV content and delivery during the Industry Insider Series roundtable discussion from CES 2004.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
HDNet This Month

February 2004 - Take a look at HDNet's weekly schedule with segments from the HDNet World Report, Across America, the NHL on HDNet, a new season of An American In Canada, the premiere of Odyssey 5, and exclusive high definition concerts from chart topping artists. 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.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Ranier: The Mountain

Rainier: The Mountain explores the role Mount Rainier has played in helping shape history and cultural lore, as well as the allure it holds for contemporary visitors and the terror the mountain can evoke in even the most seasoned mountaineer.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
White Hot Winter

South-Eastern BC (Panorama, Kicking Horse) - A quick drive from the full-service resort of Banff, Eastern BC offers the traveler awesome verticals, working towns, and a diverse experience, from heli-skiing to gourmet meals. As a bonus, you can finish your day swimming outside at the Fairmont Mineral hot springs.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Bass Champs

Individual Bass Champs Classic - Individual Trail Championship on Lake Ray Hubbard - over 30,000 dollars up for grab!

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Designing America

Cinemark Movie Theatre - The owners of Cinemark Movie Theatres takes us on tour of their home. And you won't believe their media room! In "How Do You Do" we talk tool talk and a Lagniappe that's all about the bath. "The Finishing Touch" focuses on faux painting by artist Mary Mohr.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Designing America

Pet Palace - Tour Time is at the home and studio of Dallas Cowboys photographer, Ron St. Angelo. Our Designing American is Kay Crinkelmeyer and the owners of "Pet Palace", Ron & Kathi Sturgeon.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Johnathan Brownlee's atHome Premiere

Sawmill / Timber Frame - Welcome to the outstanding, environmentally friendly, creative community of Squamish, British Columbia.

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Higher Definition

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with two documentary filmmakers; Rober Drew, director of Crisis and Primary, and Oscar nominated Errol Morris, director of The Fog of War.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Across America

If you've ever dreamed of getting married by an Elvis impersonator, don't miss Across America's inside look at Las Vegas nuptials. And in Fresno, California, co-host Ron Kruck gets a tough lesson in cage fighting.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
College Basketball

Evansville @ Wichita State

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Chick Corea: Rendezvous in New York

"Best Of" & Documentary Special - A concert documentary offering an unprecedented musical retrospective of contemporary jazz told from the viewpoint of legendary pianist Chick Corea, who reunites nine different bands he's led over his illustrious career in a once-in-a-lifetime event. Narrated by Jeff Goldblum, the program features highlights of performances from the famed Blue Note in New York by over twenty musical heavyweights.

6:40PM ET/5:40 C
HDNet World Report

Israel: The Wall of Division - World Report travels to Israel for the latest news on the never-ending story of religious violence. The latest Israeli attempt to improve their security is a barrier wall being constructed between Arab and Jewish areas. Sadly, It has become more a symbol of strife than of safety.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Stalingrad

The Kessel - Hitler's unforgiving conquest of Stalingrad becomes a perlious struggle as The Sixth Army finds itself trapped between the Volga River and the Red Army of Russia. For the first time ever, the Battle of Stalingrad - which claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and marked the tuning point of World War II - is portrayed not only from a German perspective. Hear eyewitness accounts of a name forever associated with the horrors of war: Stalingrad.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
True Music Premiere

One of the best American jam bands of our time is headlining today's True Music: Rusted Root! Also featured will be the goup Electric 6 - voted by Blender magazine as one of the top 50 bands of 2003. Plus, don't miss the soulful sound of N'Dambi.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
HDNet World Report Premiere

Peru: Amazon John and Natual Medicines - HDNet World Report travels to the rainforests of Peru to meet a unique character who is helping local natives. "Amazon John" has brought a contemporary look at the ages-old natural medicines deep in the rainforest, and is helping bring the best out to 21st century populations.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Sting - Inside: The Songs of Sacred Love

Filmed in Malibu and Los Angeles, California, this special contains all new interviews, documentary footage and live performances of songs from Sting's new album "Sacred Love" as well as other Sting/Police classics. Watch as Sting brings his new songs from the studio to the stage for the first time.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Party of the Century for PETA

Sir Paul McCartney takes the stage to host and perform at an all-star gala for PETA. This "Concert for Party Animals" turned into a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of artists who have made the fight for animal rights one of today's most popular causes. Special appearances by: Sir Paul McCartney, Gillian Anderson, Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Maher, Brian McKnight, Kathy Najimy, Alicia Silverstone, Sarah McLachlan, The B-52's, Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders).

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
True Music

One of the best American jam bands of our time is headlining today's True Music: Rusted Root! Also featured will be the goup Electric 6 - voted by Blender magazine as one of the top 50 bands of 2003. Plus, don't miss the soulful sound of N'Dambi.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
HDNet World Report

Peru: Amazon John and Natual Medicines - HDNet World Report travels to the rainforests of Peru to meet a unique character who is helping local natives. "Amazon John" has brought a contemporary look at the ages-old natural medicines deep in the rainforest, and is helping bring the best out to 21st century populations.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Sting - Inside: The Songs of Sacred Love

Filmed in Malibu and Los Angeles, California, this special contains all new interviews, documentary footage and live performances of songs from Sting's new album "Sacred Love" as well as other Sting/Police classics. Watch as Sting brings his new songs from the studio to the stage for the first time.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
The Bros. Grim Sideshow

Your jaw will drop and your eyes will pop when you see The Bros. Grim Sideshow. This authentic 1920's circus sideshow is full of glitter and surprise, not to mention shock! You'll meet these traveling performers and see their amazing talents like sword swallowing, fire blowing and glass eating. Plus, circus historian and sideshow owner, Ken Harck will take you on a guided tour of his museum of dark arts and sideshow artifacts.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
World Extreme Cagefighting: Cold Blooded

World Extreme Cagefighting from The Palace, in Lemoore, CA. Watch as fierce competitors battle it out in the cage! Hosted by Ryan Bennett, 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Jeff Blatnick and Ron Kruck. Featuring: Deshaun Johnson vs. Yves Edward, John Polakowski vs. Olaf Alfonzo, and Joe Riggs vs. Alex Stiebling

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Wolf Lake

The Leader of the Pack - A humorous episode in which Sherman Blackstone recounts the night when the pack came together to elect a new Alpha Male to replace Willard Cates.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Big Apple

Mike takes his sister out for an evening while trying to prevent an informant from getting killed by the Russians.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
A Caribbean Workout 2003

In the beautiful Royal Westmoreland's, Barbados features Pilates.
 

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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
North Shore

PG - 1:34
Cast: Matt Adler, Gregory Harrison, Nia Peeples Director: William Phelps
A mainland surfer from Arizona makes his way to Hawaii to surf the big waves.

8:35AM ET/7:35 C
Sex and The Single Girl

NR - 1:54
Cast: Lauren Bacall, Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda Director: Richard Quine
A journalist poses as a man with marital problems to get the scoop on the International Institute of Marital Studies.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Days Of Wine and Roses

NR - 1:57
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Charles Bickford Director: Blake Edwards
A man introduces his wife to alcohol, and they both spiral down together.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Harper

NR - 2:01
Cast: Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris Director: Jack Smight
A woman calls on the hot shot detective Harper to investigate the disappearance of her husband.

2:35PM ET/1:35 C
Permanent Record

PG-13 - 1:31
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Alan Boyce, Michelle Meyrink Director: Marisa Silver
A student begins to understand the reasons behind his best friend's suicide.

4:05PM ET/3:05 C
The Endless Summer II

PG - 1:49
Cast: Robert August, T.J. Baron, Jeff Booth Director: Bruce Brown
Sequel to The Endless Summer, which follows two hard core surfers as they search the globe for the perfect wave.

6:00PM ET/5:00 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.

8:00PM ET/7:00 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.

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Get Carter

R - 1:52
Cast: Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, Britt Ekland Director: Mike Hodges
A gangster violently pursues his brother's murderer.

12:30AM ET/11:30 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.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Get Carter

R - 1:52
Cast: Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, Britt Ekland Director: Mike Hodges
A gangster violently pursues his brother's murderer.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Harper

NR - 2:01
Cast: Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris Director: Jack Smight
A woman calls on the hot shot detective Harper to investigate the disappearance of her husband.

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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Stuart Little 2

PG Time: 77  
Stuart the mouse is led by his heart on a series of spectacular adventures after he meets a pretty little bird in this fun-filled live-action/animated sequel. Though Stuart has become happily ensconced in the Little family in New York City, he still longs for a mate of his own size. When a wounded bird named Margalo literally drops into his lap, it seems all of his prayers have been answered...until Margalo's dubious affiliation with a mean falcon becomes clear! Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie reprise their roles from the first film as Stuart's ultra-upbeat human parents, while Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire) returns as his "big" brother. Directed by Rob Minkoff, story by Douglas Wick and Bruce Joel Rubin, screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin.

8:20AM ET/7:20 C
Swingers

R Time: 96  
Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn star in this "winningly confident snapshot" (Variety) of a group of Hollywood hopefuls as they party and girl-hunt into the wee hours. Mike (Favreau) is an aspiring comedian who has turned into a pathetic lump in the wake of a bad breakup. His slick-talking buddy Trent (Vaughn) has just the solution to raise Mike's spirits: a series of wild outings, including a trip to Vegas. Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Alex Desert and Heather Graham co-star in this "captivating comedy" (Hollywood Reporter). Directed by Doug Liman, written by Jon Favreau.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Spider-man

PG13 Time: 121  
"With great power comes great responsibility." For Peter Parker, his late uncle's words become his personal credo in this spectacular adaptation of the landmark comic book. Directed by Sam Raimi (the Evil Dead films) and written by David Koepp, the film stars Tobey Maguire as Peter, a nerdy high-school teen who lives with his aunt and uncle in Queens and pines for his sexy neighbor Mary Jane. Bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter suddenly develops incredible physical characteristics, but it is not until his uncle is tragically murdered that the youth realizes his true calling. For New York City, it's just in time, thanks to the arrival of the Green Goblin, an evildoer whose mask and murderous mission hide his true identity--and his disturbing connection to Peter! Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco co-star.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Creature Features: Earth Vs. The Spider

R Time: 89  
In this remake of the 1958 cult classic, a young security guard transforms himself into a spidery superhero with devastating results. Quentin Kemmer (Devon Gummersall) is a twentysomething employee of a genetics research lab. After he is fired and his partner is murdered, Quentin decides to take fate into his own hands and turn himself into a superhero--by injecting himself with an experimental serum used to enlarge spiders. Soon after, he comes to the rescue of a pretty neighbor, but as the chemical continues to work its way through his body, Quentin metamorphoses into a full-blown arachnid...with a steady craving for human flesh! Starring Dan Aykroyd, Amelie Heinle and Theresa Russell.

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Encino Man

PG Time: 88  
Brendan Fraser goes from simple Cro-Magnon to Big Caveman on Campus in this comedy of Stone Age dimensions from director Les Mayfield (Flubber). Sean Astin and Pauly Shore co-star as the unpopular nerds who discover the caveman and introduce him to Encino High...as a prehistoric exchange student who becomes an instant hit with his classmates and teachers alike! Also with Megan Ward and Robin Tunney (Vertical Limit).

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
One Way Out

R Time: 98  
A cop involved in a sting operation gets in over his head in this high-energy thriller. Harry (Jim Belushi) has been posing as a hit man--that is, until a pair of casino owners to whom he owes money force him into a real job...the murder of the married woman who has recently become Harry's lover. With Angela Featherstone, Jason Bateman.

4:45PM ET/3:45 C
One Hour Photo

R Time: 95  
Robin Williams delivers a chillingly restrained performance in this creepy tale about a photo-processing worker who develops an unhealthy obsession with a young family. Sy Parrish (Williams) performs his duties at the giant SavMart store with meticulous care and precision, especially when the Yorkin family--mom Nina, dad Will and son Jake--arrive with their undeveloped film. Beneath his cheerful veneer, however, lies a deep-seated loneliness and rage that sends him over the edge when he loses the two things he values most--his job and his trust in the Yorkins. Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Gary Cole and Eriq La Salle co-star in this "absorbing and unsettling psychological drama" (Hollywood Reporter). Directed by Mark Romanek.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
The Crow: City Of Angels

R Time: 85  
A Los Angeles man, who was murdered along with his son, is resurrected by a divine crow that gives him unearthly powers to punish the criminals who took their lives in this sequel to the dark 1994 thriller. When Ashe and his son Danny accidentally witness a murder at the hands of sinister drug boss Judah, the kingpin sends his cronies after the duo and Ashe and Danny are killed. But, with the help of the crow, Ashe is reborn and endowed with the bird's phenomenal powers to take vengeance on the thugs who wronged him in life. Starring Vincent Perez, Mia Kirshner, Richard Brooks, Iggy Pop, Thomas Jane, Vincent Castellanos and Thury Trang. Written by David S. Goyer; directed by Tim Pope.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C

R Time: 110  
A group of undergraduates find themselves mutually attracted to one another in the sex-and-drugs setting of a New England university in this twisted drama based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis (author of American Psycho). James Van Der Beek stars as Sean Bateman (brother of American Psycho's Patrick Bateman), a popular and attractive university drug dealer who pines for a virginal classmate who is smitten with her long-distance boyfriend. Their love triangle becomes even more complicated by a frustrated bisexual student and a mysterious secret admirer...both of whom are in love with Sean. Shannyn Sossamon, Ian Somerhalder, Kip Pardue, Jessica Biel and Eric Stoltz co-star. Directed by Roger Avary (Killing Zoe).

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
From Dusk Till Dawn

R Time: 107  
"A deliriously trashy, exuberantly vulgar, lavishly appointed exploitation picture" (Variety). Written by Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction) and directed by Robert Rodriguez (Spy Kids), this cool, sexy mix of action and horror stars Tarantino and George Clooney as sibling fugitives--one smart and meticulous, the other wildly unstable and violent. With a family of hostages to aid their escape from the law, the dastardly duo head across the Mexican border to a safe haven at a strip bar--a sizzling club that they don't realize is inhabited by bloodthirsty vampires! Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, Cheech Marin, Salma Hayek, Tom Savini and John Saxon co-star.

11:50PM ET/10:50 C
Passion Crimes

R Time: 87  
The search for justice in a ransom kidnapping takes a time-out for passion in this rousing erotic thriller. Assigned to defend the prime suspect in the case, a beautiful young lawyer soon finds herself falling for her client while trying to uncover the truth. Jen Dike, Lauren Montgomery, John Busse, Allan Hayes, Jack Henry and Larry Poston Jr. star.

1:20AM ET/12:20 C
The Sender

R Time: 91  
A frightened patient in a mental institution transmits his thoughts and ghoulish nightmares into the minds of others. But who is he? He has lost his money, has no I.D. and is in the grip of powers he doesn't understand. A chilling suspense drama.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
State Property

R Time: 87  
A gangster named Beans (rapper Beanie Sigel) sets out to conquer the streets of Philadelphia in this raw, violent crime saga. First he must eliminate the competition, and then he must keep an eye on his own growing band. Beans has a wife and child to support, and he loves them, but it's not love that guides his ferocious, bloody rise to the top...or his inevitable fall. With Jay-Z, Damon Dash, Memphis Bleek.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
From Dusk Till Dawn

R Time: 107  
"A deliriously trashy, exuberantly vulgar, lavishly appointed exploitation picture" (Variety). Written by Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction) and directed by Robert Rodriguez (Spy Kids), this cool, sexy mix of action and horror stars Tarantino and George Clooney as sibling fugitives--one smart and meticulous, the other wildly unstable and violent. With a family of hostages to aid their escape from the law, the dastardly duo head across the Mexican border to a safe haven at a strip bar--a sizzling club that they don't realize is inhabited by bloodthirsty vampires! Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, Cheech Marin, Salma Hayek, Tom Savini and John Saxon co-star.
 

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6:15AM ET/5:15 C
Unstrung Heroes

PG Time: 93  
Diane Keaton made her directorial debut with this touching 1995 drama. Set in 1962 Los Angeles, the tale follows a twelve-year-old boy who leaves his wacky father and ailing mother to stay with his two off-kilter uncles in a skid-row hotel. Andie MacDowell, John Turturro, Michael Richards, Maury Chaykin and Nathan Watt star. "A warm, surprising, gently incandescent film" (New York Times).

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Like Mike

PG Time: 99  
Lil' Bow Wow stars as a young orphan who becomes an NBA superstar when he acquires a pair of sneakers once owned by a basketball legend. The shoes are electrocuted as young Calvin makes a wish to be like his idol and soon he's dribbling circles around the best ball players in the NBA. As Calvin tries to conceal his secret shoes from the media, he leads the L.A. Knights to the playoffs...and continues his search for an adoptive family. Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Robert Forster, Crispin Glover and Eugene Levy co-star in this hilarious, heartwarming film.

9:45AM ET/8:45 C
Solo

PG13 Time: 93  
He's buffed. He's brawny. He's brainy. He's Solo, an android fighting machine so swift and so strong they call him "the perfect soldier." In this muscular sci-fi thriller, Solo uses both body and soul to tackle a Third World catastrophe. But there's more to Solo than superhuman strength and speed. This robosoldier has heart...and it may be his undoing.

11:45AM ET/10:45 C
Daredevil

PG13 Time: 103  
Left blinded by a childhood accident and orphaned by a vicious crime boss, Matt Murdock (Affleck) has grown up with a single goal in mind: revenge. Based on the classic Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett comes this action-drama that follows the adventures of Murdock--a crime-fighting New York City lawyer by day and a masked superhero named Daredevil by night. Led by his ultra-enhanced remaining senses and his incredible acrobatic abilities, Murdock exacts vigilante justice on evildoers who escape the system...while vowing to hunt down the elusive crime lord Kingpin (Michael Clarke Duncan). Jennifer Garner (TV's Alias) and Colin Farrell (Phone Booth) co-star. Written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson (Simon Birch).

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Miss Evers' Boys

PG Time: 117  
Winner of the 1997 Emmy(R) for Best TV Movie! In the 1930s, U.S. government doctors began a controversial experiment. They withheld treatment from a group of African-American men infected with syphilis in order to study the fatal course of the disease...and they didn't tell the men what they were doing. Alfre Woodard plays a dedicated nurse caught in the web of official lies in this drama based on one of the most shameful episodes in U.S. medical history. Laurence Fishburne co-stars.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Hiding Out

PG13 Time: 98  
One day he's a yuppie stockbroker on the fast track; the next, Jon Cryer is a phony high-school student on the lam. When a shady deal puts the mob on his tail, Cryer hides out in a suburban high school, where being 27 has definite advantages. Whether romancing the class beauty, getting nominated for class president or giving tax advice to a date's father, Cryer's back-to-school daze is a grade-A comedy romp.

5:10PM ET/4:10 C
Like Mike

PG Time: 99  
Lil' Bow Wow stars as a young orphan who becomes an NBA superstar when he acquires a pair of sneakers once owned by a basketball legend. The shoes are electrocuted as young Calvin makes a wish to be like his idol and soon he's dribbling circles around the best ball players in the NBA. As Calvin tries to conceal his secret shoes from the media, he leads the L.A. Knights to the playoffs...and continues his search for an adoptive family. Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Robert Forster, Crispin Glover and Eugene Levy co-star in this hilarious, heartwarming film.

6:55PM ET/5:55 C
Two Much

PG13 Time: 118  
A professional con artist who moonlights as an art gallery owner juggles a romance with two sisters by creating an alter ego for himself in this delightful comedy. Antonio Banderas stars as Art Dodge, an art gallery owner and compelling liar who cons new widows into believing their deceased beloveds purchased his artwork. Melanie Griffith co-stars as a mobster's ex-wife and Daryl Hannah plays her sister, both of whom Art romances by creating a fictitious twin brother. Co-starring Danny Aiello, Joan Cusack and Eli Wallach. Screenplay by Fernando Trueba and David Trueba based on the novel by Donald Westlak

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Iron Jawed Angels

TV14 Time: 123  
They had no vote, no political clout and no equal rights. But what they lacked under the law, they made up for with brains, determination and courage. Oscar(R)-winner Hilary Swank (1999's Boys Don't Cry) stars in this inspirational true story of two defiant and brilliant young women who dared to make a stand for women's rights--and wound up shaping the future of America. Oscar(R)-winner Anjelica Huston (1985's Prizzi's Honor), Frances O'Connor, Molly Parker, Julia Ormond and Patrick Dempsey co-star in this stellar production that boasts the daring directorial style of Katja von Garnier (Bandits) and a pulsating modern music score from artists including Lauryn Hill, Vertical Horizon and Sarah McLachlan. Widescreen.

11:40PM ET/10:40 C
Daredevil

PG13 Time: 103  
Left blinded by a childhood accident and orphaned by a vicious crime boss, Matt Murdock (Affleck) has grown up with a single goal in mind: revenge. Based on the classic Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett comes this action-drama that follows the adventures of Murdock--a crime-fighting New York City lawyer by day and a masked superhero named Daredevil by night. Led by his ultra-enhanced remaining senses and his incredible acrobatic abilities, Murdock exacts vigilante justice on evildoers who escape the system...while vowing to hunt down the elusive crime lord Kingpin (Michael Clarke Duncan). Jennifer Garner (TV's Alias) and Colin Farrell (Phone Booth) co-star. Written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson (Simon Birch).

2:20AM ET/1:20 C
Unfaithful

R Time: 123  
Diane Lane stars in her 2002 Best Actress Oscar(R)-nominated role as Connie Sumner, a married housewife who is literally blown into a handsome French antique bookseller during a fierce windstorm in Manhattan. The intense chemistry between the two book lovers results in Connie beginning a thrilling, perfidious affair with her French lover. But just as feelings of obsession and guilt begin to consume Connie, her husband grows dangerously suspicious of his wife's fidelity. Based on Claude Chabrol's La Femme Infidele. Richard Gere, Olivier Martinez and Erik Per Sullivan co-star.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Iron Jawed Angels

TV14 Time: 123  
They had no vote, no political clout and no equal rights. But what they lacked under the law, they made up for with brains, determination and courage. Oscar(R)-winner Hilary Swank (1999's Boys Don't Cry) stars in this inspirational true story of two defiant and brilliant young women who dared to make a stand for women's rights--and wound up shaping the future of America. Oscar(R)-winner Anjelica Huston (1985's Prizzi's Honor), Frances O'Connor, Molly Parker, Julia Ormond and Patrick Dempsey co-star in this stellar production that boasts the daring directorial style of Katja von Garnier (Bandits) and a pulsating modern music score from artists including Lauryn Hill, Vertical Horizon and Sarah McLachlan. Widescreen.
 

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6:30AM ET/5:30 C
The Color Of Money

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 2h 0m
Director Martin Scorsese's acclaimed, long-awaited sequel to "The Hustler" stars Oscar winner Paul Newman as Fast Eddie Felson, whose once-cocksure bravado has been replaced by life's harsh realities. That is, until he discovers a brash pool prodigy (Tom Cruise) whom he mentors all the way to a championship. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs and Forest Whitaker costar.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
The Wishing Tree

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround / CCAP
TVG 1h 42m
Alfre Woodard stars in this moving family drama as attorney Clara Collier, who returns home to her rural Georgia roots when her mother (Mary Alice), a local storyteller, passes away. Clara reunites with the family that once took the Colliers in during hard times, and discovers that local tales of a "magic man" who guides lost travelers back to safety from the dense forest might be true. Blair Underwood, Leslie Carlson, Helen Shaver, Stephen Joffe and Kaleigh Nevin costar in this tale of healing and hope.

2:15PM ET/1:15 C
Ghost World

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 52m
Disaffected teens Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) find it easy to mock their perky, clueless peers, but harder to decide on a path in life following high school graduation. While Rebecca takes a responsible job and hunts for an apartment, Enid is forced into a hysterically lame art class and starts a fumbling relationship with Seymour (Steve Buscemi), an eccentric memorabilia collector. A hilarious, witty underground hit from director Terry Zwigoff ("Crumb") based on the acclaimed comic book.

4:15PM ET/3:15 C
The Color Of Money

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 2h 0m
Director Martin Scorsese's acclaimed, long-awaited sequel to "The Hustler" stars Oscar winner Paul Newman as Fast Eddie Felson, whose once-cocksure bravado has been replaced by life's harsh realities. That is, until he discovers a brash pool prodigy (Tom Cruise) whom he mentors all the way to a championship. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs and Forest Whitaker costar.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Bowling for Columbine

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
R 2h 0m
Director and star Michael Moore ("Roger & Me") stirred up controversy - and won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature - with this dissection of America's fascination with firearms, a skillful work of agitprop that is by turns infuriating, disturbing and hilarious as the rotund host gets a free gun with his new bank account, pays an impromptu visit to NRA chief Charlton Heston, and visits with a survivor of the Columbine High School shootings.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Lawfully

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TVMA - SLD 54m
Tim discovers Jenny's affair with Marina - leading to a potentially disastrous choice for the couple's shaky relationship; the reaction of Bette's father to Tina's pregnancy devastates Bette and leads Kit to confront him on her behalf.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 44m
Comic actor Martin Lawrence ("Big Momma's House," "Black Knight") returns to his stand-up roots with this hilariously confessional concert that serves up stinging doses of social commentary and plenty of dishy revelations about his personal troubles. A tour-de-force comedy performance from a movie star who proves he's still got serious chops on a live stage.

1:45AM ET/12:45 C
Panther

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
R 2h 5m
Mario Van Peebles, who directed, teams up with his dad, Melvin Van Peebles, who wrote, for this fictionalized chronicle of the rise and fall of the Black Panthers. Kadeem Hardison stars as Judge, a Vietnam Veteran coerced by the FBI into infiltrating the movement and reporting what he sees. Under particularly close scrutiny: militant leaders Bobby Seale (Courtney B. Vance) and Huey P. Newton (Marcus Chong). With Bokeem Woodbine, Joe Don Baker, Anthony Griffith, Nefertiti, James Russo, Richard Dysart and M. Emmet Walsh. Music by Stanley Clarke.
 

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