HD Programming Guide for Friday, July 9, 2004

FRIDAY, JULY 9 2004
 

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
George Lopez

"Benny and Randy"
When Randy begins getting much more serious about love, neither Benny nor George are quite ready to take things to the next level.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Married to the Kellys

"Lewis Turns Twenty-Fun"
The family celebrates Lewis' 21st birthday at a restaurant where Susan just landed a hostessing job, but Tom and Chris are determined to launch Lewis on a wild night of partying the night before his 21st.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Hope & Faith

"The Wedding"
Charley's family is in town to see his brother wed his Swedish fiancée, Astrid (Delaine Yates). But Faith's pre-wedding all-nighter with Astrid, a women's Swedish volleyball team and heavy doses of their high-octane native drink leave the bride missing.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Life with Bonnie

"Therabeautic"
Bonnie encourages Mark to see a therapist to help him cope with the stress of his job, but she becomes jealous when she discovers he's seeing beautiful female therapist Dr. Gamz, played by Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Joan Of Arcadia

"Anonymous"
Joan joins the yearbook staff, per God’s request, and decides to use this assignment as a means of impressing Adam.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
JAG

"People v. SecNav"
When the International Criminal Court in The Hague charges the Secretary of the Navy with war crimes and Harm and Mac are assigned to defend him. Meanwhile, Bud is forced to fly home in the middle of the trial when his son goes missing.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Las Vegas

"Nevada State"
In the midst of a weekend-long Honky-tonk celebration, Ed's (James Caan) old CIA comrade (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Alec Baldwin "The Cooler") visits the casino pitching a new security system to help revolutionize the Montecito and prevent a major heist. However, when the installation of the new equipment uncovers that a computer hacker staying in the hotel has tapped into the system, a suspicious Big Ed and Danny (Josh Duhamel) search for their technology savvy guest. Elsewhere, Mary (Nikki Cox) welcomes a new comic to the hotel, warning him to depend on his array of jokes instead of another attribute, which has earned him the brand - "Portland Dangler." Meanwhile, Sam (Vanessa Marcil) battle against her own disillusionment. Country Music Duo Brooks and Dunn also guest star as themselves. Marsha Thomason, Molly Sims and James Lesure also star in the episode.
 

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

Tommy Chong, Brandi Chastain, Mia Hamm,julie Foudy, Sugar Ray

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
What I Like...

"Regarding Henry"
Holly (Amanda Bynes) searches the city for Henry (Michael McMillian) after he ends their relationship when he overhears her confession to Val (Jennie Garth) that she has feelings for Vince (Nick Zano). However, Holly's life becomes even more complicated when Vince find outs Holly's secret feelings.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Reba

"She's Leaving Home, Bye, Bye"
Kyra's (Scarlett Pomers) decision to move in with Brock (Christopher Rich) and Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman) leaves Reba (Reba McEntire) reeling while the rest of the family tries to sort out their feelings of hurt, anger and guilt. A series of flashbacks revisits the turbulent milestones in the family history that led them to this point.

8:00 PM ET / 7:00 C

"OPERATION CONDOR"
Starring: Jackie Chan

Agent Jackie Condor (Jackie Chan) is sent to track down a large cache of gold hidden by the Nazis in North Africa, but when he finds himself pursued by a ruthless band of treasure-hunting terrorists, Condor takes off on a globe-spanning chase to reach the hidden bounty first, on a rebroadcast of the theatrical "Operation Condor."

NO HDTV TONIGHT

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Great Moments In Italian Art

"Rome: Art In The Imperial Era"
Rome is known as "the eternal city." Historically, this small city of farmers and warriors grew to be a great power and colonized a large part of the ancient world. Examine the extraordinary artwork Roman conquerors brought back as prizes.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Serengeti Symphony

Legendary wildlife filmmaker (producer/director) Hugo van Lawick presents the animals and beauty of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania from a unique perspective: as set to music. From predator to prey and beauty to beast, it is a performance to behold.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
National Parks: Everglades - River Of Life

Follow the great river of grass and journey through the Everglades' vast and varied environments, from wet saw grass prairies to dense mangrove forests. Hundreds of species of plants and animals depend on these life-giving waters for survival.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Urban Wild

"New York"
This vertical city boasts animal life in the form of squirrels, raccoons and turtles. In addition, Central Park makes the top ten bird watching list in the U.S. with more than 350 different species inhabiting the park during migration season.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Alien Insect: Praying Mantis

This film penetrates the world of the praying mantis and shows never-before-seen pictures of how an incredible new species of praying mantis lives, loves, and dies.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Killer Crocs Of Costa Rica

Amidst Costa Rica's breathtaking Pacific coast, rivers and tropical forest, follow the lives of a female crocodile and her young. Along the way they encounter a variety of wildlife, including caiman, predatory fish, army ants and coati.

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

"Dorothy & Shane"
No Description Available.

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

"Marathon Moms"
No Description Available.

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

"Diamond In The Rough"
The Murray's "new" home has required a new furnace, electrical system, plumbing and kitchen and bathroom renovations. Two years later, David admits he's starting to see the diamond shining through, and Meghan wants to surprise him with a new living room.

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

"Personal Touches"
Meet three people who don't need decorating tips from any magazine. From creative ways to make wallpaper to ideas for displaying whirligigs on the lawn, they'll inspire you to take a second look at your own ideas for personal touches at home.

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

"The Future Is Now"
Meet the innovative car fanatics who can't wait for the auto companies to catch up with the times. Better yet, meet their cars!

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Serengeti Symphony

Legendary wildlife filmmaker (producer/director) Hugo van Lawick presents the animals and beauty of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania from a unique perspective: as set to music. From predator to prey and beauty to beast, it is a performance to behold.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
National Parks: Everglades - River Of Life

Follow the great river of grass and journey through the Everglades' vast and varied environments, from wet saw grass prairies to dense mangrove forests. Hundreds of species of plants and animals depend on these life-giving waters for survival.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Urban Wild

"New York"
This vertical city boasts animal life in the form of squirrels, raccoons and turtles. In addition, Central Park makes the top ten bird watching list in the U.S. with more than 350 different species inhabiting the park during migration season.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Arctic Mission

"Voyage Of The Sedna"
Set out on the research vessel, Sedna, to retrace the legendary Northwest Passage from Montreal to Vancouver. Meet the filmmakers and the crew. Come face to face with the wildlife, the people and the weather on this harrowing "Arctic Mission" (Pt.1 of 5).

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Before We Ruled The Earth: Mastering The Beasts

15,000 years ago, the Cro-Magnons had evolved to become the sole residents of Europe. They had all the abilities of modern humans: the power of speech, reasoning skills, and a belief in the afterlife.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
What's Coming

"July 2004"
Join host Frank Payne as he takes you on a guided tour of Discovery HD Theater's top premieres for July 2004 featuring scenes from Discovery's hit series "American Chopper," and Discovery HD Theater exclusive, "Dawn of the Pamir."

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Golf Escapes

"Episode 6: Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - Colonial Williamsburg"
No Description Available.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
The Amber Room, Part 1: Lost In Time

The Amber Room represented the height of Amber craft during the 18th century and was once considered the 8th wonder of the world. But that was before World War II, when German Troops looted the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia and carted it awa

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
The Amber Room, Part 2: Lost In Time

The search for this missing Russian treasure has spanned sixty years ever since German troops looted the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg and carted The Amber Room back to Germany. If found, the original Amber Room could be worth more than $200 million.

11:00PM ET/12:00 C
What's Coming

"July 2004"
Join host Frank Payne as he takes you on a guided tour of Discovery HD Theater's top premieres for July 2004 featuring scenes from Discovery's hit series "American Chopper," and Discovery HD Theater exclusive, "Dawn of the Pamir."

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Golf Escapes

"Episode 6: Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - Colonial Williamsburg"
No Description Available.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
The Amber Room, Part 1: Lost In Time

The Amber Room represented the height of Amber craft during the 18th century and was once considered the 8th wonder of the world. But that was before World War II, when German Troops looted the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia and carted it awa

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
The Amber Room, Part 2: Lost In Time

The search for this missing Russian treasure has spanned sixty years ever since German troops looted the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg and carted The Amber Room back to Germany. If found, the original Amber Room could be worth more than $200 million.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Kyoto"
Travel along the not so beaten path into the heart of some of the most beautiful and ancient cities in China, India, Indonesia and Japan. This six-part series explores the geography, landmarks and history of these historic sites.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
What's Coming

"July 2004"
Join host Frank Payne as he takes you on a guided tour of Discovery HD Theater's top premieres for July 2004 featuring scenes from Discovery's hit series "American Chopper," and Discovery HD Theater exclusive, "Dawn of the Pamir."

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Golf Escapes

"Episode 6: Golden Horseshoe Golf Club - Colonial Williamsburg"
No Description Available.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
The Amber Room, Part 1: Lost In Time

The Amber Room represented the height of Amber craft during the 18th century and was once considered the 8th wonder of the world. But that was before World War II, when German Troops looted the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia and carted it awa

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
The Amber Room, Part 2: Lost In Time

The search for this missing Russian treasure has spanned sixty years ever since German troops looted the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg and carted The Amber Room back to Germany. If found, the original Amber Room could be worth more than $200 million.

 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Charlie's Angels

Dirty Business - A legitimate business is targeted for arson and Charlie's Angels are called in to investigate. Soon, they discover that the corporation is actually a front for a pornographic film studio - and that the studio films the after-hour activities of wealthy people and then blackmails them into investing. As the scheme becomes apparent, the Angels discover the ring's kingpin - caught accidentally in one of his own films..."Sally in Sin City."

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Some of My Best Friends

Fight Night - Worried that his friends will give him a hard time for having a gay roommate, Frankie attempts to hide that fact by making the apartment look more masculine when his friends come over to watch the fight. Roommate Warren grudgingly agrees to act more straight once he meets Frankie's scary friends.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
In-Laws

Fleetwood Matt - Matt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell the prized vehicle.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Square Pegs

Merry Pranksters - Lauren and Patty's perfect plan to increase their popularity at Weemawee High backfires when a more likely prankster receives the peer praise and glory due the girls for their series of outrageous practical jokes that have plagued the school.

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

John Woo, Neve Campbell - Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with Director John Woo, to talk about his new movie, Paycheck, plus, how his style has become such an influence on other filmmakers; and, Neve Campbell stops by to talk about the making of her new movie, The Company, which was shot entirely in HD.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Johnathan Brownlee's atHome

What's for Dinner? - Macauley/Clark development kitchen, appropriate appliances, safety issues, natural soundproofing, tiling and welding

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Designing America

Penthouse Beauty - Going Up! Tour Time visits the penthouse apartment of international beauty guru, Christie Harris and experience an elegant and laid back lifestyle with Bill and Marilyn Lennox, owners of ANTEKS...furniture for ranches and lake homes.

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

Magic School, Carnival - New York magicians teach some tricky sleight-of-hand, and carnival-goers in Austin, Texas make their inhibitions disappear.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Discoveries...Argentina: The Golden Dorado

One of the most ferocious and spectacular freshwater gamefish in the Western Hemisphere can be found in the subtropical northern region of Argentina. The Golden Dorado takes the artificial fly eagerly with spectacular jumps and ranges in size from a few pounds to 60 or more.

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

Afghanistan: Long After the Taliban - World Report cameras are in Afghanistan to see how the country is recovering and changing following the departure of the Taliban. The American presence in Afghanistan also seems more stable than the American presence presently in Iraq.

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

American Mid-West: Tornadoes & Storm Chasers - World Report cameras are in the American Mid-West, with storm chasers seeking to learn more about the destructive tornadoes that seem to be striking more often. New technology is helping to prepare for the storms as well as find them as they hit.

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

Classical Europe: Ancient Greece and Rome - Here's where we pull together some of Europe's most rewarding sites from the classical world. Ancient Greek and Roman remnants are more than cold stone. They hold centuries of stories. It's the Greeks in Athens, Delphi, Delos, Paestum, and Syracuse--and the Romans, in Pompeii, Rome, and Provence.

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

South by Southwest 2004 - Are you ready to see 3 outstanding bands? True Music's Katie Daryl just got back from South By Southwest in Austin, TX- one of the world's largest music festivals and conventions. Today she'll show you bands from the BMI music showcase at The Hard Rock Cafe. Van Hunt is being hailed as the next Prince and his new album was given 3 and a half stars by Rolling Stone. Meanwhile Lume and Jump add a variety of musical instruments to rock music, like an accordian!

1:30PM ET/12:30 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.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Hollywood HD

Anchorman Premiere, Television Hall of Fame - This just in! Will Ferrell breaks news and cracks jokes at the premiere of Anchorman while the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences welcomes wonderful journalists, such as Katie Couric, and a legendary game show host, Bob Barker, to their Hall of Fame.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Bette

A Brand New Roy - Roy and Bette's plans for a romantic evening are ruined by everyone. So Roy decides to whisk his wife away for an evening in Paris, but flight delays cause them to be stuck at the airport with an assortment of weirdos who they were supposed to share the flight with.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
That's Life

All About Lydia - Lydia helps an actor bring authenticity to the role of an Italian-American from New Jersey; and has her own share of drama while keeping her new beau a secret from Dolly. Also, Jackie's romance with Ray is in danger when his past catches up with him.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Presidio Med

With Grace - Rae diagnoses Grace Rothman (Hallie Kate Eisenberg - Bicentennial Man), a spirited nine-year-old girl with leukemia. Initially confident that she can heal Grace, Rae feels like a failure when the treatments don't work as planned. Meanwhile, as her marriage to Sean (recurring guest star Robert Knepper) continues to deteriorate, Rae finds herself more attracted to Kokoris.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Major League Soccer

Dallas Burn @ San Jose Earthquakes
Special Encore Presentation

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
HDNet This Month

July 2004 - Take a look at HDNet's weekly schedule with segments from the HDNet World Report, Across America, Hollywood HD, Haunted and our newest series Up Close with Roy Firestone. Also highlighted: live Major League Soccer, HDNet's live season coverage of the 2004 Champ Car World Series and the NASCAR Grand National Division. 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.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Higher Definition - Premiere

Take Two: Neve Campbell - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky chats with actress Neve Campbell about working with Robert Altman in The Company, how her past has shaped her, and which types of roles she's looking for next.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Hollywood HD

Anchorman Premiere, Television Hall of Fame - This just in! Will Ferrell breaks news and cracks jokes at the premiere of Anchorman while the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences welcomes wonderful journalists, such as Katie Couric, and a legendary game show host, Bob Barker, to their Hall of Fame.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
HDNet Movie Night

Destiny Turns on the Radio - A mysterious character, Johnny Destiny, recruits his fellow Vegas buddies to help send him home. One of them has more personal matters in mind. Dylan McDermott and Nancy Travis star.

10:45PM ET/9:45 C
Nothing But Trailers

Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So HDNet presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new in HDNet's collection.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Higher Definition

Take Two: Neve Campbell - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky chats with actress Neve Campbell about working with Robert Altman in The Company, how her past has shaped her, and which types of roles she's looking for next.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Hollywood HD

Anchorman Premiere, Television Hall of Fame - This just in! Will Ferrell breaks news and cracks jokes at the premiere of Anchorman while the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences welcomes wonderful journalists, such as Katie Couric, and a legendary game show host, Bob Barker, to their Hall of Fame.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
HDNet Movie Night

Destiny Turns on the Radio - A mysterious character, Johnny Destiny, recruits his fellow Vegas buddies to help send him home. One of them has more personal matters in mind. Dylan McDermott and Nancy Travis star.

1:45AM ET/12:45 C
Nothing But Trailers

Sometimes the best part of the movie is the preview! So HDNet presents a half hour of Nothing But Trailers. See the best trailers, old and new in HDNet's collection.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Bikini Destinations

Maui - Immerse yourself in the tropical wonder of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Join the Bikini Destinations crew as they take you behind the scenes of their latest modeling shoot.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Philly

Fork You Very Much - Kathleen is forced to defend a rapist whose main evidence can easily be thrown out of court.

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Thieves

The General - Rita and Johnny get more time alone than they expected when they pose as honeymooners at a Mexican resort and attempt to kidnap a tough general.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Equal Justice

Sugar Blues - Briggs goes to trial against a prison inmate who is defending himself; Julie goes to great lengths to get placed on a high profile case.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Ladies Man

When Gene's new hot, young girlfriend makes waves in a hot tub by taking off her top, while Donna feels more comfortable taking a dip dressed in her robe, Donna fears she's lost her "whoa" and has become a "hmmm." After Jimmy tells Donna that she's not as wild as she used to be, Donna throws caution -- and her clothes -- to the wind to prove to Jimmy that she can still be young and impetuous.
 

 
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6:30AM ET/5:30 C
One Man's Hero

R - 2:01 - 1999
Cast: Tom Berenger, Joaquim de Almeida, Daniela Romo Director: Lance Hool
Based on the true story of a troop of Irishmen fighting in the American Army who defect to Mexico during the Mexican-American War.

8:35AM ET/7:35 C
The Endless Summer II

PG - 1:49 - 1994
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.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Bad Day At Black Rock

NR - 1:21 - 1955
Cast: Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis Director: John Sturges
Story based on Howard Breslin's novel about a one-armed man who discovers a secret in the town of Black Rock.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Wild Rovers

PG - 2:10 - 1971
Cast: William Holden, Ryan O'Neal, Karl Malden Director: Blake Edwards
An aging cowboy goes on a bank robbing-spree with a younger cowboy.

2:15PM ET/1:15 C
Navy Seals

R - 1:53 - 1990
Cast: Charlie Sheen, Michael Biehn, Joanne Whalley-Kilmer Director: Lewis Teague
While on a rescue mission in the Middle East, members of an elite U.S. commando unit discover hidden high-tech weapons.

4:15PM ET/3:15 C
The Endless Summer II

PG - 1:49 - 1994
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.

6:15PM ET/5:15 C
Big Hand For The Little Lady

NR - 1:35 - 1966
Cast: Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward, Jason Robards Director: Fielder Cook
A couple, headed out west, gets involved in a high stakes poker game. When the husband has a heart-attack, the wife must step in, unsure of how to play the game.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid

R - 1:46 - 1973
Cast: James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel Director: Sam Peckinpah
Sheriff Pat Garrett hunts down his ex-partner, Billy The Kid.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
The Emerald Forest

R - 1:53 - 1985
Cast: Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, Charley Boorman Director: John Boorman
Based on a true story of an American father, searching for his son, who was kidnapped by an Amazon tribe.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Scanners

R - 1:42 - 1981
Cast: Jennifer O'Neill, Stephen Lack, Patrick McGoohan Director: David Cronenberg
The Scanners, psychic superbrains that can will people to explode, have banded together to create an evil underground. A doctor converts a Scanner to help detroy the secret society.

1:45AM ET/12:45 C
The Emerald Forest

R - 1:53 - 1985
Cast: Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, Charley Boorman Director: John Boorman
Based on a true story of an American father, searching for his son, who was kidnapped by an Amazon tribe.

3:45AM ET/2:45 C
Scanners

R - 1:42 - 1981
Cast: Jennifer O'Neill, Stephen Lack, Patrick McGoohan Director: David Cronenberg
The Scanners, psychic superbrains that can will people to explode, have banded together to create an evil underground. A doctor converts a Scanner to help detroy the secret society.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid

R - 1:46 - 1973
Cast: James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Jaeckel Director: Sam Peckinpah
Sheriff Pat Garrett hunts down his ex-partner, Billy The Kid.

 

7:00AM ET/5:00 C
Emma

PG Time: 120  
A high-society girl helps her friends find love while playing matchmaker in this adaptation of Jane Austen's novel. Gwyneth Paltrow stars as Emma Woodhouse, a beautiful British society girl who makes it her duty to find her plain friend Harriet a respectable suitor. The pretentious Rev. Elton shows a minute interest, but it is humble farmer Martin who captures Harriet's heart. Upon Emma's insistence that classes shouldn't mix, Harriet pursues Elton. However, when his true feelings are revealed, Emma's good-intentions complicate everyone's love life. Co-starring Toni Colette, Alan Cumming, Jeremy Northam, Ewan McGregor, Greta Scaccho and Juliet Stevenson. Written and directed by Douglas McGrath.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Good Burger

PG Time: 95  
Honest Ed and lazy Dexter love the little fast-food joint they work for, so it's no wonder they go bonkers when a big burger empire threatens to fry the place. Laughs are well-done in this good-natured comedy.

10:45AM ET/9:45 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.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Next Of Kin

R Time: 108  
Patrick Swayze is a street-tough Chicago cop. But when his brother is killed, he turns to his hillbilly upbringing--and his Kentucky kinfolk--to even the score! He proves mountain justice works extremely well in the big city. "John Irvin's atmospheric direction lifts the Patrick Swayze cop vehicle...to sleeper status" (Variety). With Liam Neeson (Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace), Adam Baldwin (Full Metal Jacket),

4:30PM ET/3:30 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.

6:15PM ET/5:15 C
Chain Reaction

PG13 Time: 106  
Ace scientist Eddie Kasalvich (Keanu Reeves) is a man on the run in this high-voltage suspense thriller. As the key man in a Chicago-based secret energy project, Eddie suddenly finds himself suspected of murder and firebombing his lab. Now he's fleeing the Windy City with the F.B.I., C.I.A., and corporate bad guys on his tail. One thing he's sure of: something's got to give...or someone's going to die.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Private Parts

R Time: 109  
An offbeat, amusing and utterly winning look at the hot career and wild times of America's wildest, raunchiest-and most controversial-radio host. From geeky teen to dingbat hubby to on-air bad boy, Howard Stern lights up the screen with his mad shenanigans...and surprisingly sweet charm. "Lucid, funny and outrageous...often hilarious" (Ne

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
X2

PG13 Time: 133  
An uneasy co-existence between humans and mutants threatens to explode in this powerful sequel based on Stan Lee's popular Marvel Comics series. After battling one another in the first film, bitter mutant enemies Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and the imprisoned Magneto--who forever wants to destroy the humans--are forced to team up against a common human foe who has one simple plan: eradicate all mutants. Hugh Jackman returns as the formidable, volatile Wolverine, who discovers that his search for his past is irrevocably linked to the mutants' present enemy. Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Brian Cox and Alan Cumming co-star. Directed by Bryan Singer; screenplay by Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris; story by Singer, David Hayter, Zak Penn.

2:15AM ET/1:15 C
Wrong Turn

R Time: 84  
A group of teens runs afoul of inbred cannibal rednecks in a backwoods West Virginia town in this shocking horror film. Taking a shortcut to a job interview proves bad luck for med student Chris Finn when he slams into a car full of young people. Though stranded on a deserted back road, they are most definitely not alone--thanks to a local family of mutants who get their decorating tips from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Eliza Dushku (TV's Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Desmond Harrington, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Jeremy Sisto (HBO's Six Feet Under). Directed by Rob Schmidt; screenplay by Alan McElroy.

4:15AM ET/3:15 C
X2

PG13 Time: 133  
An uneasy co-existence between humans and mutants threatens to explode in this powerful sequel based on Stan Lee's popular Marvel Comics series. After battling one another in the first film, bitter mutant enemies Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and the imprisoned Magneto--who forever wants to destroy the humans--are forced to team up against a common human foe who has one simple plan: eradicate all mutants. Hugh Jackman returns as the formidable, volatile Wolverine, who discovers that his search for his past is irrevocably linked to the mutants' present enemy. Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Brian Cox and Alan Cumming co-star. Directed by Bryan Singer; screenplay by Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris; story by Singer, David Hayter, Zak Penn.

 

7:15AM ET/6:15 C
My Big Fat Greek Wedding

PG Time: 94
Nia Vardalos stars as a single girl who creates a major stir within her traditional Greek family by falling for a guy who has one fatal flaw--he's not Greek! John Corbett co-stars as the handsome gentleman who gets swept up in a big Greek love story in this riotous 2002 Best Original Screenplay Oscar(R) nominee that has become one of the most successful independent films ever made. Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine and Gia Carides co-star. Written by Nia Vardalos, directed by Joel Zwick.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Memoirs Of An Invisible Man

PG13 Time: 99
Being invisible isn't all it's cracked up to be! Just ask Chevy Chase, a securities analyst who's "cyclotroned" in an accident that leaves him in a state of "nuclear flux." Now the CIA wants to use him as a spy, and if he refuses, they just want him dead! Daryl Hannah plays the very visible lady on his side in this adventure comedy/fantasy from John Carpenter (John Carpenter's Escape From L.A.). With Sam Neill and Michael McKean.

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
Sinbad: Legend Of The Seven Seas

PG Time: 85
Sinbad the sailor must retrieve the stolen Book of Peace from a goddess with a penchant for chaos in this mythological animated tale. Brad Pitt is the voice of Sinbad, a sailor who is mistakenly fingered as the culprit who stole the renowned Book of Peace from Prince Proteus of Syracuse. But the benevolent prince, a childhood friend of Sinbad's, believes in his pal's innocence and claims Sinbad's death sentence as his own--giving the sailor only days to hunt down the real thief before the Prince's execution. The all-star cast of voices include Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michelle Pfeiffer and Joseph Fiennes. Written by John Logan. Directed by Tim Johnson and Patrick Gilmore.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
James And The Giant Peach

PG Time: 79
Roald Dahl's tale about a boy living inside an overgrown peach is brought to life in this magical live-action/animated film. James is nine years old when his parents are killed and he is sent to live with his wicked aunts. Starved and mistreated with a spider as his only friend, James is given a bag of magic crocodile tongues from a kindly Old Man. The tongues grow beneath a dying tree and an enormous peach is born. When James crawls inside he meets his Spider friend and finds family with the lively insects inside the peach including a Grasshopper, Ladybug, Earthworm, Glowworm and Centipede. Starring Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley, Miriam Margolyes and Pete Postlethwaite. The voice cast includes Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss, Simon Callow and Jane Leeves. Directed by Henry Selick, screenplay by Karey Kirkpatrick and Jonathan Roberts & Steve Bloom.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Baby's Day Out

PG Time: 98
When three klutzy kidnappers grab a wealthy couple's baby, they think the $5 million ransom is a sure thing. Wrong! The nine-month-old escapes, and leads the trio on a slapstick chase around Chicago, getting into one dangerous situation after another that always end badly for the bad guys. A comedy that's "undeniably, irresistibly, irrationally funny...an attractive package that the kids will love" (Ne

5:45PM ET/4:45 C
My Big Fat Greek Wedding

PG Time: 94
Nia Vardalos stars as a single girl who creates a major stir within her traditional Greek family by falling for a guy who has one fatal flaw--he's not Greek! John Corbett co-stars as the handsome gentleman who gets swept up in a big Greek love story in this riotous 2002 Best Original Screenplay Oscar(R) nominee that has become one of the most successful independent films ever made. Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine and Gia Carides co-star. Written by Nia Vardalos, directed by Joel Zwick.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
The Matrix Reloaded

R Time: 138
The war between man and machines continues in this explosive sequel that finds Neo on a quest to understand how he can save humanity from destruction. In the aftermath of his realization of his powers as "the One," Neo (Keanu Reeves) and his crewmates Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) head for Zion-- the last semblance of humanity that isn't controlled by the Matrix. But while Neo seeks out the all-knowing Oracle (Gloria Foster) to find out his next move, an army of mechanized sentinels prepares to decimate Zion. Then there's Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving)--seemingly dead after his battle with Neo--who has learned to replicate himself creating a legion of clones whose sole purpose is to eliminate Neo. Jada Pinkett Smith co-stars. Written, directed by the Wachowski Brothers.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Cradle 2 The Grave

R Time: 101
A stash of valuable black diamonds stands at the center of an intense power struggle between a cop, an ace thief and a vicious Taiwanese gang in this action-thriller. Jet Li stars as Su, an intelligence agent who is forced to team up with diamond thief Fait (DMX)--and reveal the disturbing truth about the gems--after gangsters abduct Fait's daughter. Gabrielle Union co-stars as Fait's lovely sidekick. Also with Anthony Anderson, Tom Arnold and Kelly Hu. Screenplay by John O'Brien and Channing Gibson, from a story by O'Brien; directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak (Romeo Must Die).

1:15AM ET/12:15 C
Devil In The Flesh 2

R Time: 92
In this sequel to the 1998 cult thriller, a psychopathic murderess escapes from prison and proceeds to go on a rampage of bloodshed at a college campus. With Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Nick Corri and Katherine Kendall.

2:50AM ET/1:50 C
Federal Protection

R Time: 93
A mob turncoat finds love and danger in the witness protection program in this suspenseful thriller. After testifying against his criminal bosses, former Chicago wise guy Frank is given a new identity and a new location. When he meets a sexy but unhappily married neighbor named Leigh, the wheels of trouble are set into motion as she discovers his true identity. Leigh's husband Denny has been getting busy with her sister Bootsie...but he's not too busy to realize there's a major bounty on Frank's head. He and Bootsie make the call, but mobsters don't always play by the rules, and a fantastic series of twists and turns follow. Angela Featherstone, Dina Meyer, David Lipper and Tony Calabretta co-star.
 

6:45AM ET/5:45 C
Clean Slate

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
PG13 1h 47m
Every day means a brand new start for amnesiac private eye Maurice Pogue (Dana Carvey) after a head injury causes him to awaken each morning with no memory of the past. That's no memory, zero. And seeing as Pogue's both a murder witness and a current target of Mafia hit men, every day also means a brand new batch of comic confusion. Valeria Golino, James Earl Jones, Kevin Pollak, Michael Murphy, Michael Gambon, Olivia D'Abo and a dog named Barkley costar in this "unforgettable" comedy.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Keep Your Eyes Open

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
PG13 1h 18m
Filmmaker Tamra Davis ("Half Baked," "Crossroads") created this nerve-jangling documentary (with a few comic skits thrown in) that follows extreme sports devotees as they defy gravity, death, and common sense in pursuit of the ultimate adrenaline rush, whether atop motorbikes, skates, skis or surfboards. Mike D (Davis's real-life husband) appears alongside Spike Jonze, Seth Morrison, Sunny Garcia and Travis Pastrana.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
What Happened Was ...

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 1h 32m
In his fledgling feature as writer-director, Tom Noonan dissects an awkward first date between an executive assistant (Karen Sillas) and a paralegal (Noonan). He is secretly writing a book to expose the true nature of the justice system; she professes to be a fan of Deep Purple. As these two lonely urban professionals make tentative inquiries, repeat themselves and miss cues, a deeper unspoken drama about communication and alienation begins to reveal itself. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Dramatic Feature at the Sundance Film Festival.

1:05PM ET/12:05 C
The Mean Season

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
R 1h 44m
A vicious Miami serial killer opens a line of communication with his favorite reporter (Kurt Russell), transforming the journalist into a city-wide celebrity - but also endangering the newspaperman's innocent schoolteacher girlfriend (Mariel Hemingway). Richard Jordan, Richard Masur, Joe Pantoliano and Andy Garcia costar in this suspenseful, effectively chilling crime thriller based on the novel "In the Heat of the Summer" by John Katzenbach ("Just Cause," "Hart's War").

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Clean Slate

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
PG13 1h 47m
Every day means a brand new start for amnesiac private eye Maurice Pogue (Dana Carvey) after a head injury causes him to awaken each morning with no memory of the past. That's no memory, zero. And seeing as Pogue's both a murder witness and a current target of Mafia hit men, every day also means a brand new batch of comic confusion. Valeria Golino, James Earl Jones, Kevin Pollak, Michael Murphy, Michael Gambon, Olivia D'Abo and a dog named Barkley costar in this "unforgettable" comedy.

6:25PM ET/5:25 C
Double Whammy

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 33m
Wry comedy from writer/director Tom DiCillo ("Living in Oblivion") stars Denis Leary as Ray, a widowed New York cop on disability leave since his botched handling of a fast food restaurant hold-up led to a bad back and bad PR. As Ray begins to shed his "loser" self-image with help from a pretty chiropractor (Elizabeth Hurley), some residents of his apartment building - including the vengeful, spoiled daughter of his super (Luis Guzman) and a pair of devious screenwriters - hatch dangerous schemes. Steve Buscemi and Donald Faison 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
Nighthawks

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TV14 - VLD 43m
The insomnia-prone reapers endure a late night on the job while George nervously watches for a death in her own driveway.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Episode #5

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TVMA - VLD 27m
Clay's finances are frozen by the IRS so he starts a business with Johnny, Omar and Dad in order to make money; Grandma finds out she has an STD and must inform all of her previous sex partners.

5:35AM ET/4:35 C
Clean Slate

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
PG13 1h 47m
Every day means a brand new start for amnesiac private eye Maurice Pogue (Dana Carvey) after a head injury causes him to awaken each morning with no memory of the past. That's no memory, zero. And seeing as Pogue's both a murder witness and a current target of Mafia hit men, every day also means a brand new batch of comic confusion. Valeria Golino, James Earl Jones, Kevin Pollak, Michael Murphy, Michael Gambon, Olivia D'Abo and a dog named Barkley costar in this "unforgettable" comedy.
 

6:35AM ET/5:35 C
The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen

Terry Giliam's wildly funny update on the exploits of the legendary tale-teller. John Neville, Eric Idle, Robin Williams.

7:05PM ET/6:05 C
How To Deal

Halley is a young high school student who is disillusioned with love after seeing the many dysfunctional relationships around her. Her parents are now divorced and her father has a new young girlfriend she doesn't care for too much.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Daddy Day Care

Laid-off executive opens in-home daycare center with his friend and learns to appreciate children, including his own neglected son.

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Menace II Society

Graphically depicts the cycle of violence, peer pressure and drug problems for youth in the Watts area of Los Angeles.

3:55AM ET/2:55 C
How To Deal

Halley is a young high school student who is disillusioned with love after seeing the many dysfunctional relationships around her. Her parents are now divorced and her father has a new young girlfriend she doesn't care for too much.
 

8:50AM ET/7:50 C
Once Bitten

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
PG13 1h 33m
Phenomenally funny comic actor Jim Carrey ("Dumb and Dumber," "Bruce Almighty") makes his big-screen debut with this horror comedy about a female vampire (Lauren Hutton) seeking the three male virgins whose blood she needs to drink in order to maintain her immortality. Cleavon Little and Robert Klein costar in this biting farce.

10:25AM ET/9:25 C
Reckless

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
PG13 1h 32m
This "demented fable" stars Mia Farrow as a woman on the run during the Christmas holidays, eluding a hit man hired by her husband while encountering a variety of eccentrics including a troubled nun and a game show host on her cross-country odyssey. Stephen Dorff, Scott Glenn, Tony Goldwyn, Mary-Louise Parker and Giancarlo Esposito costar in this fractured fantasy, the final film of late director Norman Rene ("Longtime Companion," "Prelude to a Kiss").

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Crossroads

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 34m
Pop music sensation Britney Spears stars in this teen road-trip drama about a trio of high school pals that heads for the bright lights of Los Angeles, meeting up with both romance and loss along the way. Zoe Saldana, Taryn Manning, Anson Mount, Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall costar in this film from director Tamra Davis ("Billy Madison").

1:35PM ET/12:35 C
Tart

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 32m
A spoiled New York City high school student (Dominique Swain) experiments with sex, drugs and murder at a luxurious country estate, along with her rich friends and the boy (Brad Renfro) of her fantasies in this stark coming-of-age drama costarring Bijou Phillips and Mischa Barton.

6:25PM ET/5:25 C
Reckless

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
PG13 1h 32m
This "demented fable" stars Mia Farrow as a woman on the run during the Christmas holidays, eluding a hit man hired by her husband while encountering a variety of eccentrics including a troubled nun and a game show host on her cross-country odyssey. Stephen Dorff, Scott Glenn, Tony Goldwyn, Mary-Louise Parker and Giancarlo Esposito costar in this fractured fantasy, the final film of late director Norman Rene ("Longtime Companion," "Prelude to a Kiss").

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Bloody Sunday

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 1h 48m
British TV veteran Paul Greengrass ("The Murder of Stephen Lawrence") dramatically recreates the events of January 30, 1972, when in Derry, Northern Ireland, British troops opened fire and killed 14 unarmed civil rights marchers. In the decades since, specifics regarding the events of that day have fueled debate and charges of a cover-up. Using a documentary-like approach similar to "The Battle of Algiers" (1965), Greengrass presents a vivid and emotionally gripping dramatization which is "dense and alive with detail" ("Sight and Sound").

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Crossroads

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 34m
Pop music sensation Britney Spears stars in this teen road-trip drama about a trio of high school pals that heads for the bright lights of Los Angeles, meeting up with both romance and loss along the way. Zoe Saldana, Taryn Manning, Anson Mount, Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall costar in this film from director Tamra Davis ("Billy Madison").

11:35PM ET/10:35 C
'R Xmas

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 26m
New York filmmaker Abel Ferrara ("King of New York," "Bad Lieutenant") helmed this gritty drama about husband (Lillo Brancato) and wife (Drea de Matteo) heroin dealers whose qualms about their career must be set aside during the busy holiday season - until one of them is kidnapped and held for ransom. Ice-T, Lisa Valens and Victor Argo costar.

1:05AM ET/12:05 C
Tart

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 32m
A spoiled New York City high school student (Dominique Swain) experiments with sex, drugs and murder at a luxurious country estate, along with her rich friends and the boy (Brad Renfro) of her fantasies in this stark coming-of-age drama costarring Bijou Phillips and Mischa Barton.

4:15AM ET/3:15 C
Crossroads

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 34m
Pop music sensation Britney Spears stars in this teen road-trip drama about a trio of high school pals that heads for the bright lights of Los Angeles, meeting up with both romance and loss along the way. Zoe Saldana, Taryn Manning, Anson Mount, Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall costar in this film from director Tamra Davis ("Billy Madison").
 

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