HD Daily Programming Guide — Wednesday, May 12, 2004

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2004

 

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
My Wife and Kids

"Hand Model"
In a twist of fate, Michael is recruited as a hand model during Claire's modeling audition. As he flaunts his newfound fame, he is careful to protect the family's new financial asset -- his hands. Meanwhile Franklin feels threatened by Kady's friendship with Rachel, so, on Jr.'s advice, he takes matters into his own hands.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
My Wife and Kids

"Jr. Sells His Car"
Jr. restores his prized 1964 Impala, but then he and Vanessa surprise everyone when they decide to sell it in order to have money for their new baby. Meanwhile, Franklin seeks advice from Michael on how to act more like a normal kid.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
The King Of Queens

"Icky Shuffle"
When Carrie comes down with a cold, Arthur assumes Doug will be a valuable replacement to join him in the senior center’s shuffleboard tournament.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Everybody Loves Raymond

"Security"
When Lauren and Brian suddenly start getting along, Bill and Judy fear the worst and set out to find the real reason their children are united.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
The West Wing

"Gaza"
A fact-finding tour to the hotly disputed Gaza Strip includes Donna (Janel Moloney), Admiral Fitzwallace (guest star John Amos, "Good Times") and a few congressmen as they sort through the thicket of rival issues between the Palestinians and Israelis -- but the killing fields soon claim some of the delegation when a deadly bomb shatters their vehicle and has the President (Martin Sheen) considering targets for military action. In flashbacks, Donna is atttracted to a dashing British photojournalist (guest star Jason Isaacs) who opens her eyes to his graphic world of recording mankind's most heinous acts of violence. John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, Richard Schiff, Allison Janney, Dule Hill and Joshua Malina also star.

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

"Caviar Emptor"
When a wealthy caviar salesman is found dead in bed on the morning after his wedding, Detectives Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Green (Jesse L. Martin) turn their suspicions to the victim's young bride since they believe greed was the motive for the homicide. However, when the murder weapon is discovered in the bedroom of the victim's daughter, the detectives are left with a new suspect and reason for the crime. Sam Waterston, Elisabeth Rohm, Fred Thompson and S. Epatha Merkerson also star.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Smallville

"Forsaken"
Clark (Tom Welling) decides to tell Lana (Kristin Kreuk) his secret so they can finally be together. Meanwhile, an errant FBI agent (guest star Gary Hudson) kidnaps and tortures Pete (Sam Jones III) to try and force him to reveal Clark's secret. Also, Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) panics after the FBI gives him 24 hours to turn over information on his father (John Glover) or face jail time, but help arrives from an unexpected source.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Angel

"Power Play"
The gang starts to have doubts about Angel's (David Boreanaz) loyalties when he appears to have become very close with the Circle of the Black Thorn, an evil secret demon society. When Drogyn (guest star Alec Newman), the guardian of the deep well, makes a startling revelation, the gangs' fears that Angel has become evil seem to be validated.

8:00 PM ET

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Secrets Of Ancient China

Explores facets of ancient China - The Great Wall, The Forbidden City Palace, The Temple of Heaven and others - that continue to play a part in the cultural and tourist makeup of this vast country.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Uncharted Waters: Florida's Aqua Caves

In the southern coastal state of Florida lies a large, underground water vein which spreads out across several kilometers and descends to known depths of nearly 100 meters. What lies underneath its hidden depths where nearly 300 divers have perished.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Journey Through India

India’s diversity offers everything you could ever want to explore and discover in a film, From the Himalayas in the North, to the surrounding seas of India’s dramatic coastline. This half hour program showcases a variety of landscapes, magnificent historical sites, cities booming with culture and a population as diverse as any on the planet.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Best Of Rio

Journey to the best of Rio de Janeiro's beaches, sites, restaurants and nightclubs. Join host Tracy Gallagher for a helicopter ride at dawn, visits a local craft market and splash along the coastline with bikini-clad babes.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Best Of The Big Easy

Discover New Orleans is a place like nowhere else. A city where anything goes, we'll explore the best of the "paradise of excess," from a club hop that keeps you jumping to places where the party never seems to end.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Inside The Vatican

Explore the inner workings of the Vatican and gain an overview of its history, governance, architecture and restoration projects. Follow 3 American deacons attending College at the Vatican as they share their thoughts about their future as priests.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Anaconda!

South African photographer and adventurer Austin Stevens is travelling to the Amazon to catch a wild anaconda in the water, and attempt to bring it to land.

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

"Gretta & Jason"
No Description Available.

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

"Shearing Off"
No Description Available.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Surprise By Design

"Home Away From Home"
The Ronald McDonald House in Chicago, Illinois, opened its doors in 1978 and has been providing rooms to families whose children are hospitalized ever since. One of the common rooms needs a personal touch to make it feel more like home.

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

"Busy Bees"
From the relentless holiday spirit of a mother and daughter team with over 400 miniature houses to a busy builder who literally swings from the trees to do home repairs, meet some of the world's most interesting and busy people in their hives of activity.

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

"Shocking Wheels"
Just when you thought you'd seen everything, along comes a fleet of vehicles that were designed to -- electrify you! See Dr. Megavolt, Extremo the Clown, and a tow-truck driver who creates vehicle art.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Uncharted Waters: Florida's Aqua Caves

In the southern coastal state of Florida lies a large, underground water vein which spreads out across several kilometers and descends to known depths of nearly 100 meters. What lies underneath its hidden depths where nearly 300 divers have perished.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Journey Through India

India’s diversity offers everything you could ever want to explore and discover in a film, From the Himalayas in the North, to the surrounding seas of India’s dramatic coastline. This half hour program showcases a variety of landscapes, magnificent historical sites, cities booming with culture and a population as diverse as any on the planet.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Best Of Rio

Journey to the best of Rio de Janeiro's beaches, sites, restaurants and nightclubs. Join host Tracy Gallagher for a helicopter ride at dawn, visits a local craft market and splash along the coastline with bikini-clad babes.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Best Of The Big Easy

Discover New Orleans is a place like nowhere else. A city where anything goes, we'll explore the best of the "paradise of excess," from a club hop that keeps you jumping to places where the party never seems to end.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Jesus In The Himalayas

Explore a popular legend of the Indian subcontinent, namely that Jesus spent part of his life travelling through the Himalayas. Anthropologist Jeff Salz re-traces the journey allegedly made by Jesus.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Niagara Falls: Raging Rapids

As her 10 million annual visitors know, the spectacular Niagara Falls and the magnificent gorge they created leave a lasting impression. Created 12,500 years ago by glacial movement, the gorge's sheer face opens a window into the earth.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
X-treme Close-up: Blue Angels

Go behind-the-scenes with the Blue Angels. Meet the pilots and crew as they perform their 2000 season.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Rides

"Westside"
Buffalo Bills star Lawyer Milloy gets the custom treatment as his 2003 Hummer is torn apart and turned into a special-order masterpiece. NBA star Baron Davis, Rapper Exhibit and Justin Timberlake's cool rides become dream machines.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Extreme Machines: O' Hare Airport

Journey through Chicago's O'Hare International. Discover how 180,00 travelers are accomodated every day, and meet some of the more unique people behind the scenes. Learn how technology supports the care, safety, feeding and transportation of passengers.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
X-treme Close-up: Blue Angels

Go behind-the-scenes with the Blue Angels. Meet the pilots and crew as they perform their 2000 season.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Rides

"Westside"
Buffalo Bills star Lawyer Milloy gets the custom treatment as his 2003 Hummer is torn apart and turned into a special-order masterpiece. NBA star Baron Davis, Rapper Exhibit and Justin Timberlake's cool rides become dream machines.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Extreme Machines: O' Hare Airport

Journey through Chicago's O'Hare International. Discover how 180,00 travelers are accomodated every day, and meet some of the more unique people behind the scenes. Learn how technology supports the care, safety, feeding and transportation of passengers.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
America's Thrillmakers: Walt Disney World

They're some of the most thrilling theme park attractions anywhere. Viewers can experience the sensation of blasting off into space, falling to their doom in a runaway elevator or trekking through a primeval forest with man-eating dinosaurs on their tail.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
X-treme Close-up: Blue Angels

Go behind-the-scenes with the Blue Angels. Meet the pilots and crew as they perform their 2000 season.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Rides

"Westside"
Buffalo Bills star Lawyer Milloy gets the custom treatment as his 2003 Hummer is torn apart and turned into a special-order masterpiece. NBA star Baron Davis, Rapper Exhibit and Justin Timberlake's cool rides become dream machines.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Extreme Machines: O' Hare Airport

Journey through Chicago's O'Hare International. Discover how 180,00 travelers are accomodated every day, and meet some of the more unique people behind the scenes. Learn how technology supports the care, safety, feeding and transportation of passengers.
 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Johnathon Brownlee's at Home

A Day Late - A Lot Wiser - Seismic Upgrades, Splashes Showrooms, site safety, Legato carpeting and water designs in a pot

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
NATPE Super Session: Great Expectations for VOD & HDTV

Panel members share their revenue-generating ideas. Panelists include Kevin Corcoran (Anime Network), Mark Cuban (HDNet), Mark Greenberg (Showtime Networks), Judy Meyka (Adelphia Communications), and Bob Thompson (Fox Sports Networks.)

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Some of My Best Friends

Shaggy Dog Story - Warren hesitantly agrees to adopt a lost puppy so that Frankie can impress an attractive new tenant in their building. Meanwhile, Pino gets up the nerve to ask Meryl out on a date, but his face and arms swell up from his severe allergy to the dog.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Ladies Man

Donna and Jimmy welcome their new neighbors with a token gift basket, and they're happy to find that Shirl and Harve Henderson seem to be very nice people. But when Shirl comes over to thank the Stiles with a much bigger basket filled with very expensive gifts, Donna cries foul and decides her next door neighbors may be nice -- but with an agenda.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Higher Definition

Jason Priestly, Bob Odenkirk - Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky talks with actor Jason Priestley about his new movie Die, Mommie, Die and his passion for television. Bob Odenkirk, of Mr. Show fame stops by to talk about his new film Melvin Goes to Dinner. Pus, previews of what's coming soon in HDNet entertainment.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Across America

Softball, Miss Austin USA Pageant - Who says softball's a warm weather sport? Ron Kruck plays outfield in the snow, while Kandace Krueger gets ready for the Miss Austin USA Pageant.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Beautiful Landscapes of Japan

Oirase Valley, Aomori

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

Kelly Rasberry - We tour the home of syndicated Radio DJ Hostess Kelly Rasberry and newlywed husband Freddie. Valentines Day treats and ideas from Cantoni furniture and Mary Mohr has some fantastic faux finishing ideas.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Tracks Ahead

Trains of Cuba - Explore the beauty of western and central Cuba. Then it is off to New Hampshire, to ride a portion of the remaining Maine Central Railroad, now the Conway Scenic Railway.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Wild Secrets

Lions: A pride of Their Own - There comes a time when every young male lion is forced out of the pride in which he was born. Little was known about the lives of these adolescent nomads until a three year study followed three brothers as they struggled to survive in the no man's land between the prides.

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

The American West: The Forces of Nature - World Report cameras have traveled across the American West as summer approaches. It will no doubt be hot and dry, and once again water is the key component in short supply...as communities prepare for potential fires and home preservation.

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

The American West: Battle of the Badlands - World Report cameras travel to the Badlands of South Dakota, where there is still a conflict between the United States and the Sioux. Angry tribal members have taken complete control of part of the Badlands National Park, trying to solve grievances dating back to the Indian Wars.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Smart Travels Europe

Greek Islands - We island hop the Aegean to sun-drenched, upscale and exotic, Santorini on the rim of an ancient volcano. The island of Naxos offers serenity, a low-keyed pace and bargain accommodations. It's massive marble quarries and kouros sculptures were the toast of ancient Greece. We catch some R&R on trendy Mykonos, and then head to sacred Delos – an uninhabited island covered entirely with ancient ruins.

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

Kings X, Southern Affair - Kings X has been playing for over 25 years, and after several radio hits, MTV videos and being ranked in the top 100 rock bands of all time, the band finally performs for True Music. Also on this week's episode is the southern rock sound of Southern Affair. And if you enjoy the melodic sound of Coldplay, then you will surely enjoy the sound and energy produced by Mur.

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

I Look Better in Basic Black - Three American girls are interned at Stalag ', and Hogan sets out to discover who they are and how they fell into German hands.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Charlie's Angels

Angels In Chains - The entire political and law enforcement hierarchy of a rural town is involved in an extortion-murder scheme which preys on wealthy young women. The half-sister of a missing girl prompts the Angels' investigation of a country prison farm and a nearby small town sheriff.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
The Fugitive

New Orleans Saints - Kimble takes pity on the One-Armed Man's wife--but she's got a deadly secret.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
2004 Tribeca Film Festival

We Hate You Panel - HDNet spends night three of our coverage of the Tribeca Film Festival with highlights from the We Hate You panel and interviews with directors & actors.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
InFocus

Hiroshima Reborn - Following the explosion of "Little Boy" on August 6, 1945, not a trace of the shops, inns, homes and schools of Sarugakucho district remained. Hiroshima City University was among the major sponsors of a ground-breaking project that, with the help of a handful of aging survivors and their personal photographs and diaries, made this remarkable "virtual restoration" come to life. This documentary presents the extraordinary story of the project, and the years of slow and painstaking work that went into it.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Smart Travels Europe

French Riviera - From Nice to St. Tropez, we drop in on the hot spots along the Mediterranean's famous Cote d'Azur. Based in lively Nice, we visit the local beaches and superb modern art museums. A short hop along the Grande Corniche leads to wealthy Monaco. Then it's on to glamorous Cannes and the lively beaches at Juan le Pins and St. Tropez. Inland, we make our own perfume in Grasse.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Higher Definition

Saved!, Tilda Swinton - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky talks with director Brian Dannelly about the making of his first feature film Saved!, plus, actress Tilda Swinton stops by to talk about her new movie Young Adam.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
True Music

Extended Play: The Ataris - If you missed them the first time on True Music, you're in luck! The Ataris are back in HD, and this time you'll see a full 30 minute show dedicated to the pop-punk band. Plus, True Music host Katie Daryl takes you onto The Ataris tour bus to find out what they would be doing if they weren't in a top selling band!

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Get Out!

Miami - Watch as the Get Out! crew visits the new, hot Coconut Grove area of town, checks out the Miami Dolphin's training facility, takes to the waters, and visits some of their favorite haunts in Miami.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
In-Laws - Premiere

Lucky Charms - A day at the races bonds Victor and Matt, whose "jinx-in-law" has a streak of beginner's luck that summons the duo back to the track.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Greetings from Tucson - Premiere

Work Ethic - When Joaquin gets David a grueling job as a caddy in the hot Arizona sun, David goes behind his father's back and gets a cushy job as a lifeguard.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
2004 Tribeca Film Festival

2004 Tribeca Film Festival Awards - Robert DiNiro and Jane Rosenthal present the Tribeca Film Festival Awards live from the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in lower Manhattan. The awards show will feature Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Izzard and Martin Scorcese handing out 16 awards to the future leaders of the film industry. Interviews with various stars and winners of the festival, highlights from the week's premieres and footage from the finest films of the festival, will be shown throughout the evening.
Special Encore Presentation

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Higher Definition

Saved!, Tilda Swinton - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky talks with director Brian Dannelly about the making of his first feature film Saved!, plus, actress Tilda Swinton stops by to talk about her new movie Young Adam.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
In-Laws

Lucky Charms - A day at the races bonds Victor and Matt, whose "jinx-in-law" has a streak of beginner's luck that summons the duo back to the track.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Greetings from Tucson

Work Ethic - When Joaquin gets David a grueling job as a caddy in the hot Arizona sun, David goes behind his father's back and gets a cushy job as a lifeguard.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
2004 Tribeca Film Festival

2004 Tribeca Film Festival Awards - Robert DiNiro and Jane Rosenthal present the Tribeca Film Festival Awards live from the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in lower Manhattan. The awards show will feature Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Izzard and Martin Scorcese handing out 16 awards to the future leaders of the film industry. Interviews with various stars and winners of the festival, highlights from the week's premieres and footage from the finest films of the festival, will be shown throughout the evening.
Special Encore Presentation

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

Saved!, Tilda Swinton - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky talks with director Brian Dannelly about the making of his first feature film Saved!, plus, actress Tilda Swinton stops by to talk about her new movie Young Adam.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Get Out!

Miami - Watch as the Get Out! crew visits the new, hot Coconut Grove area of town, checks out the Miami Dolphin's training facility, takes to the waters, and visits some of their favorite haunts in Miami.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Robbery Homicide Division

Mini-Mall - Chaos is evident when Cole and his team arrive at a mini-mall to find a veteran cop shot dead and his trainee in critical condition. Control over the scene is threatened by volatile cops who have lost two of their own and by press choppers overhead.

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

Curses - Jesse Rogan is called to serve jury duty and she happens to be assigned as a juror on a case that Christopher Searls is prosecuting; Searls becomes involved with a woman.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Border Battle 9-Ball Challenge

Match 4 - Singles Play
John Horsfall - Canada
Johnny Archer - USA

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
An American in Canada

The Bare Naked Lady - When the news anchor job opens up, Jake finds himself in competition with his new receptionist, whose only previous experience was hosting The Russian Naked News.
 

6:05AM ET/5:05 C
Getting Straight

R - 2:05 - 1970
Cast: Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, Robert F. Lyons Director: Richard Rush
Returning to school for a teaching degree, a Vietnam vet finds himself immersed in the turbulent times of the '60s.

8:15AM ET/7:15 C
Wrong Is Right

R - 1:57 - 1982
Cast: Sean Connery, Katharine Ross, Robert Conrad Director: Richard Brooks
A TV news journalist is fast on the heels of international terrorists who have stolen various nuclear weapons.

10:15AM ET/9:15 C
Battle Of The Bulge

NR - 2:43 - 1965
Cast: Henry Fonda, Robert Shaw, Robert Ryan Director: Ken Annakin
Reenactment of the battle during the winter of 1944, when Hitler planned a secret offensive to recapture lost territory.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
The Rounders

NR - 1:25 - 1965
Cast: Glenn Ford, Henry Fonda, Sue Anne Langdon Director: Burt Kennedy
Two cowboys with a propensity to spend their earnings in the nearest bar, come up with a scheme bound to send them on their dream trip to Tahiti.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
The Horsemen

PG - 1:50 - 1971
Cast: Omar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jack Palance Director: John Frankenheimer
To prove himself to his father, a man competes in the fierce buzkashi horse tournament.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Fool's Parade

PG - 1:38 - 1971
Cast: James Stewart, George Kennedy, Anne Baxter Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
A crooked prison guard hunts down three ex-cons in hopes of relieving them of the money they saved while incarcerated.

6:15PM ET/5:15 C
Andre

PG - 1:34 - 1994
Cast: Keith Carradine, Tina Majorino, Joshua Jackson Director: George Miller
The young daughter of a Maine harbormaster befriends a seal named Andre.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Harper

NR - 2:01 - 1966
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.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
The Towering Inferno

PG - 2:45 - 1974
Cast: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden Director: Allen Irwin and John Guillermin
Disaster film about a nearly completed skyscraper that has faulty wiring, which leads to a massive fire and no rescue plan.

12:45AM ET/11:45 C
Harper

NR - 2:01 - 1966
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.

2:45AM ET/1:45 C
The Towering Inferno

PG - 2:45 - 1974
Cast: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden Director: Allen Irwin and John Guillermin
Disaster film about a nearly completed skyscraper that has faulty wiring, which leads to a massive fire and no rescue plan.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Wrong Is Right

R - 1:57 - 1982
Cast: Sean Connery, Katharine Ross, Robert Conrad Director: Richard Brooks
A TV news journalist is fast on the heels of international terrorists who have stolen various nuclear weapons.
 

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Old School

TVMA Time: 91  
Animal House producer Ivan Reitman skewers the frat house life again in this raucous comedy about a trio of aging grads whose longing for the good times of the college party life prompts them to start their own fraternity. Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn star as the wild-and-crazy threesome who join their screwball recruits in boozing, streaking and various other methods of debauchery--while eliciting the wrath of the school's ornery dean. Jeremy Piven (PCU), Ellen Pompeo (Moonlight Mile) and Juliette Lewis (Natural Born Killers) co-star. Directed by Todd Phillips (Road Trip), story by Court Crandall and Todd Phillips & Scot Armstrong, screenplay by Todd Phillips & Scot Armstrong.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
French Kiss

PG13 Time: 111  
She's an adorable, neurotic American in search of her wayward fiance. He's a suave, handsome French jewel thief. Throw them into each other's arms in Paris, and you've got "a delightful cinematic bonbon" (Hollywood Reporter). Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline play the mismatched pair, who fall in love tracking a stolen necklace all over the City of Light--while a friendly policeman tracks them! With Timothy Hutton and Jean Reno.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Phone Booth

R Time: 80  
Answering a call at a midtown Manhattan phone booth puts an arrogant publicist in the sights of a demented sniper in this heart-stopping Hitchcockian thriller. Colin Farrell (Daredevil) stars as Stu Shepard, a media guru who is trapped by an unseen gunman who is armed with bullets...as well as with intimate personal details of Stu's life. When the crisis turns deadly, it's up to Stu to turn the tables on the madman--but first he must convince the cops that he's not the killer! Forest Whitaker, Katie Holmes, Radha Mitchell and Kiefer Sutherland co-star. Directed by Joel Schumacher; written by Larry Cohen.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Star Trek: First Contact

PG13 Time: 110  
This "smashingly exciting sci-fi adventure" (Variety) pits the Next Generation crew against their deadliest foe: the half-human, half-automaton Borg! "Resistance is futile!" cry the evil ones as they hurtle toward Earth, bent on enslaving all forms of life. Can Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his space corps vanquish the menace? A Star Trek bonanza packed with dazzling special effects, fascinating time travel, and wild alien battles. With Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Alfre Woodard and Alice Krige.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Hero

PG13 Time: 118  
He's the perfect media hero-handsome, modest and likable. Problem is, Andy Garcia's not the guy who saved 54 people from a burning airplane. That guy is small-time con man Dustin Hoffman, who just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Nobody likes him-not even his kid. But Hoffman's the real hero...and deserves the million dollar reward. Geena Davis co-stars in this comedy-drama about fame in America as a beautiful TV reporter who falls in love with one of the competing heroes. Directed by Stephen Frears (The Grifters).

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Eight Legged Freaks

PG13 Time: 99  
No Description Available.

8:15PM ET/7:15 C
Old School

TVMA Time: 91  
Animal House producer Ivan Reitman skewers the frat house life again in this raucous comedy about a trio of aging grads whose longing for the good times of the college party life prompts them to start their own fraternity. Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn star as the wild-and-crazy threesome who join their screwball recruits in boozing, streaking and various other methods of debauchery--while eliciting the wrath of the school's ornery dean. Jeremy Piven (PCU), Ellen Pompeo (Moonlight Mile) and Juliette Lewis (Natural Born Killers) co-star. Directed by Todd Phillips (Road Trip), story by Court Crandall and Todd Phillips & Scot Armstrong, screenplay by Todd Phillips & Scot Armstrong.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Phone Booth

R Time: 80  
Answering a call at a midtown Manhattan phone booth puts an arrogant publicist in the sights of a demented sniper in this heart-stopping Hitchcockian thriller. Colin Farrell (Daredevil) stars as Stu Shepard, a media guru who is trapped by an unseen gunman who is armed with bullets...as well as with intimate personal details of Stu's life. When the crisis turns deadly, it's up to Stu to turn the tables on the madman--but first he must convince the cops that he's not the killer! Forest Whitaker, Katie Holmes, Radha Mitchell and Kiefer Sutherland co-star. Directed by Joel Schumacher; written by Larry Cohen.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Biker Boyz

PG13 Time: 110  
Burning rubber is the name of the game in this "adrenaline spiked and action packed" (New York Daily News) thriller about a champion motorcycle racer who faces the challenge of a fearless young upstart. Laurence Fishburne stars as Smoke, the leader of an underground bike club whose upscale members participate in illegal races. Derek Luke, who shined in Denzel Washington's Antwone Fisher, plays Kid, a fiery youth who has racing in his blood and a desire to torch Smoke on the strip...despite a shocking secret that links the pair together. Orlando Jones, Djimon Hounsou, Lisa Bonet, Brendan Fehr, Larenz Tate and Kid Rock co-star. Directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood, written by Craig Fernandez and Reggie Rock Bythewood.

3:10AM ET/2:10 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).
 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
A Little Inside

PG Time: 96
A single father must decide between following his dreams of being a pro-baseball player or being a good parent to his young daughter in this warmhearted drama. Eddie watches his daughter Abby struggle with little league just as he is given a grand slam opportunity to play ball for a local minor league team. The game is exciting, yet demanding of Eddie's time, as he and Abby grow further apart. But when a scout throws a curve ball by offering him a chance at the majors, Eddie must choose between fielding for the Yankees or striking out as a good father. Starring Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Benjamin King, Frankie R. Faison, Amanda Detmer and Jared Padalecki. Directed by Kara Harshbarger.

7:45AM ET/6:45 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.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
The Spitfire Grill

PG13 Time: 116
A pretty ex-convict with a mysterious background relocates to a small Maine town where she stirs up controversy while working at a local diner in this winner of the 1996 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award. Alison Elliott delivers a "remarkably nuanced performance" (The Hollywood Reporter) as the young woman in search of a second chance. Ellen Burstyn co-stars as the Grill's reserved owner whose decision to take the girl's advice and sell the place via an essay contest sparks an uproar. Also with Marcia Gay Harden (Pollock) and Will Patton (The Mothman Prophecies). Written and directed by Lee David Zlotoff.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Two Weeks Notice

PG13 Time: 101
A Harvard-educated attorney prepares to leave her job to rid herself of her egotistical boss's trifling demands in this witty romantic comedy. Sandra Bullock stars as the pretty, intelligent Lucy Kelson whose work as an environmental lawyer-activist crosses paths with arrogant real-estate mogul George Wade (Hugh Grant). Impressed by her style and savvy, George hires Lucy as his Chief Counsel, but when she spends more time bickering with her boss and choosing his wardrobe, she throws in the towel and sends George her two weeks notice. Co-starring Alicia Witt, Dana Ivey, Robert Klein, Heather Burns, David Haig and Dorian Missick. Written and directed by Marc Lawrence.

12:45PM ET/11:45 C
Half Past Dead

PG13 Time: 98
A botched police operation left him dead for 22 minutes. But for FBI agent Sascha Petrosevitch, his latest predicament is even more deadly! Steven Seagal stars as the tough-as-nails agent who goes undercover in the refurbished prison at Alcatraz. As authorities prepare to execute a top criminal at the prison, heavily armed paratroopers storm the building to save the man--and get valuable information out of him. What the bad guys don't count on is that Sascha a is one-man wrecking crew who will stop at nothing to take them down! Morris Chestnut, Ja Rule, Nia Peeples and Tony Plana co-star in this intense action film. Written and directed by Don Michael Paul.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Juwanna Mann

PG13 Time: 91
When star basketball player Jamal Jefferies (Miguel A. Nunez Jr.) is fired from the NBA for his on- and off-court arrogance and offensive behavior, he immediately loses his girlfriend, his home and his party lifestyle. Jamal vows to get his life back and is inspired by neighborhood girls playing ball. Wearing a big wig and falsies, Jamal cross-dresses into Juwanna Mann (a woman!) to join the all-female pro basketball league. Juwanna instantly becomes the star player, but fame doesn't come easy as he learns through a series of comic gender-benders--including awkward shower scenes and falling in love with a teammate (Vivica A. Fox)! With Tommy Davidson, Kevin Pollak, Ginuwine, Kim Wayans and 'Lil Kim.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
House Of Cards

PG13 Time: 109
In this "rapturously mysterious" drama (N.Y. Daily News), a 6-year-old girl retreats into a world of her own after witnessing her father's death. Now her mother (Kathleen Turner) must battle a child psychologist (Tommy Lee Jones) over the best way to reach the child.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
The Spitfire Grill

PG13 Time: 116
A pretty ex-convict with a mysterious background relocates to a small Maine town where she stirs up controversy while working at a local diner in this winner of the 1996 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award. Alison Elliott delivers a "remarkably nuanced performance" (The Hollywood Reporter) as the young woman in search of a second chance. Ellen Burstyn co-stars as the Grill's reserved owner whose decision to take the girl's advice and sell the place via an essay contest sparks an uproar. Also with Marcia Gay Harden (Pollock) and Will Patton (The Mothman Prophecies). Written and directed by Lee David Zlotoff.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
The Sopranos 62: Cold Cuts

TVMA Time: 52
Tony B. and Christopher unearth some old memories during an otherwise idyllic trip to the country. Tony and Carmela plan another party; Janice lands in anger-management therapy after a sports-rage incident; Benny and Terry solve a missing-Vespa mystery; and Tony puts his sister's newfound serenity to the test.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Deadwood 08: Suffer The Little Children

TVMA Time: 55
Deadwood breathes easier when riders arrive with precious vaccine--and word of a possible treaty with the Sioux. Awaiting Trixie's return, a pragmatic Swearengen resists counsel from a bloody-minded Farnum; results of Bullock's assay of her gold claim moves Alma to reassess her plans and sets up a confrontation between Bullock and Swearengen; and Tolliver teaches Stubbs a deadly lesson at the expense of a couple of con artists.

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Half Past Dead

PG13 Time: 98
A botched police operation left him dead for 22 minutes. But for FBI agent Sascha Petrosevitch, his latest predicament is even more deadly! Steven Seagal stars as the tough-as-nails agent who goes undercover in the refurbished prison at Alcatraz. As authorities prepare to execute a top criminal at the prison, heavily armed paratroopers storm the building to save the man--and get valuable information out of him. What the bad guys don't count on is that Sascha a is one-man wrecking crew who will stop at nothing to take them down! Morris Chestnut, Ja Rule, Nia Peeples and Tony Plana co-star in this intense action film. Written and directed by Don Michael Paul.

2:15AM ET/1:15 C
Gods And Generals

PG13 Time: 218
Jeff Daniels, Robert Duvall and Stephen Lang star as three officers in this prequel to Gettysburg that brings to life three poignant battles from the early years of the Civil War. Duvall stars as Gen. Robert E. Lee who, with Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson (Lang), leads the South into battle against the Union forces during the early 1860s. The first battle of Bull Run is depicted in detail and followed by equally thorough accounts of the battle of Fredericksburg, and the battle of Chancellorsville. Jeff Daniels co-stars as Lt. Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain who fights for the North and the abolition of slavery. Based on the book by Jeff Shaara. With Mira Sorvino, Kevin Conway, C. Thomas Howell and Frankie Faison. Written and directed by Ronald F. Maxwell.
 

12:35AM ET/11:35 C
Coast To Coast

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TVPG - L 1h 48m
Richard Dreyfuss and Judy Davis star in this drama as a divorcing couple sharing one last trip together as they drive from Connecticut to L.A. in the vintage Thunderbird they plan to give their son. As they stop to visit friends, family members and former lovers along the way, they reopen old wounds and begin, surprisingly, to heal them. Selma Blair, Fred Ward, John Salley, Saul Rubinek, director Paul Mazursky, David Julian Hirsh, Kate Lynch and Maximilian Schell costar in Frederic Raphael's ("Eyes Wide Shut") adaptation of his own novel.

4:05PM ET/3:05 C
Clockstoppers

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG 1h 34m
Sci-fi action highlights this breezy fantasy starring Jesse Bradford as Zak Gibbs, a high school student who "borrows" the latest invention of his scientist dad, a "hyper-time" device that impresses a pretty exchange student (Paula Garces) but also attracts the attention of a sinister government agent (Michael Biehn). French Stewart and Julia Sweeney costar in this teen adventure in the tradition of "Back to the Future."

5:45PM ET/4:45 C
Sidewalks of New York

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 48m
A documentary film crew charts the romantic lives of six New Yorkers whose paths unexpectedly intersect in this sweet romantic comedy-drama from writer, director and star Edward Burns ("The Brothers McMullen," "Saving Private Ryan"). A quirky, intelligent Generation X homage to Woody Allen's "Husbands and Wives," this critically acclaimed, independent production costars Heather Burns, Stanley Tucci, Brittany Murphy, David Krumholtz and Rosario Dawson.

7:45PM ET/6:45 C
The Four Feathers

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 2h 11m
Heath Ledger ("A Knight's Tale," "The Patriot') stars in this rollicking 19th century adventure based on the classic novel about a conscientious objector whose opposition to England's war in the Middle East estranges him from his fiancee (Kate Hudson) and his best friend (Wes Bentley) - until a tragic turn of events forces him to heroically rescue the latter from a remote Sudanese prison. Djimon Hounsou costars in this film from director Shekhar Kapur ("Elizabeth").

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
In The Garden

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TV14 - LD 1h 0m
When Uncle Pete dies, Aunt Ruthie decides to move in with Teri; Bird is forced to tell her sisters and aunt about the kidnapping; Ahmad and Amina's relationship is strained when her mom comes home from prison.

5:15AM ET/4:15 C
Clockstoppers

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG 1h 34m
Sci-fi action highlights this breezy fantasy starring Jesse Bradford as Zak Gibbs, a high school student who "borrows" the latest invention of his scientist dad, a "hyper-time" device that impresses a pretty exchange student (Paula Garces) but also attracts the attention of a sinister government agent (Michael Biehn). French Stewart and Julia Sweeney costar in this teen adventure in the tradition of "Back to the Future."
 

3:10AM ET/2:10 C
Blade II

Blade the Daywalker teams up with his sworn enemy The Bloodpack to hunt down a more deadly form of vampire.
 

11:35AM ET/10:35 C
Mimic 2

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 22m
When her school is overrun with giant mutant cockroaches that possess the ability to "mimic" humans, a schoolteacher (Alix Koromzay) with a penchant for insects must become a one-woman exterminator - or face being transformed into one of the creature's "mate." Bruno Campos costars with Will Estes, Edward Albert and Jon Polito in this sequel to the acclaimed cult favorite "Mimic."

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Swimming With Sharks

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 34m
Frank Whaley and Kevin Spacey star in this Hollywood satire about a low-level studio assistant whose abusive, obnoxious boss sets a new standard of underling abuse in a town known for rude behavior - until his long-suffering employee snaps and takes his tormenter hostage. Michelle Forbes and Benicio del Toro costar in this hilarious expose from writer/director George Huang.

2:35PM ET/1:35 C
$ (Dollars)

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
R 2h 1m
Warren Beatty and Goldie Hawn star in this crime caper about an employee of a German bank and his ditzy call-girl pal who are scheming to steal big bucks during the installation of a new security system. Gert Frobe costars in this fun adventure.

6:35PM ET/5:35 C
Mimic 2

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 22m
When her school is overrun with giant mutant cockroaches that possess the ability to "mimic" humans, a schoolteacher (Alix Koromzay) with a penchant for insects must become a one-woman exterminator - or face being transformed into one of the creature's "mate." Bruno Campos costars with Will Estes, Edward Albert and Jon Polito in this sequel to the acclaimed cult favorite "Mimic."

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
National Lampoon's Van Wilder

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 33m
Ryan Reynolds ("Two Guys and a Girl," "The In-Laws") is the title character in this gross-out comedy, a collegiate lifer in his seventh year of matriculation, forced by his wealthy father's disinheritance to launch a lucrative enterprise as a party planner for his fellow students - much to the chagrin of his school's administrators. Tara Reid, Tim Matheson, Kal Penn, Edie McClurg and Erik Estrada costar in this politically incorrect farce from the producers of "Animal House" and "Vacation."

9:35PM ET/8:35 C
Swimming With Sharks

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 34m
Frank Whaley and Kevin Spacey star in this Hollywood satire about a low-level studio assistant whose abusive, obnoxious boss sets a new standard of underling abuse in a town known for rude behavior - until his long-suffering employee snaps and takes his tormenter hostage. Michelle Forbes and Benicio del Toro costar in this hilarious expose from writer/director George Huang.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
China Moon

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 1h 40m
Director John Bailey's atmospheric film noir revolves around Rachel (Madeleine Stowe), an unhappy Florida housewife, Rupert (Charles Dance), her abusive and soon-to-be-murdered husband, and Kyle (Ed Harris), the lonely, smitten homicide detective who's about to become overly involved with Rachel. Waiting in the wings: a rookie detective (Benicio Del Toro) who's taking it all in. With Pruitt Taylor Vince, Roger Aaron Brown and Patricia Healy.

4:05AM ET/3:05 C
$ (Dollars)

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
R 2h 1m
Warren Beatty and Goldie Hawn star in this crime caper about an employee of a German bank and his ditzy call-girl pal who are scheming to steal big bucks during the installation of a new security system. Gert Frobe costars in this fun adventure.
 

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