HDTV Daily Programming Guide for Friday, July 30, 2004

FRIDAY, JULY 30 2004
 

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

"Dance Fever"
After receiving an award for excellence in business management, George humiliates himself dancing at a congratulatory party in front of his entire staff in order to gain approval from his mom. Meanwhile, Carmen tries to protect the baked goods she's prepared for the Great American Bake Sale from Max, but neglects to protect them from George.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
8 Simple Rules

"The First Thanksgiving"
While Cate plans to raise the family spirits with a special Thanksgiving dinner, Rory takes it upon himself to be the man of the house by looking after Bridget and Kerry when he learns that they are planning to attend a party with their boyfriends on the holiday. Meanwhile, Laura's (Suzanne Pleshette) visit to the Hennessy household ignites sparks between her and Jim (James Garner).

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

No Description Available.

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

"Father and Son: A Table for Two"
When Tony slips on a banana in the craft service area, Bonnie and the Morning Chicago gang accompany him to the hospital (in an ambulance driven by two "familiar", bickering paramedics). Mark treats him for a concussion and, while out cold in his hospital bed, Tony flashes back to his childhood days at his family's storefront trattoria. After recounting his dream, Bonnie and the gang pitch in to give him a touching surprise.

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

"Touch Move"
God encourages Joan to learn chess, which she seemingly masters far easier than her high school social life.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
JAG

"Take it Like a Man"
As a result of her traumatic experience at the hands of Sadik, Mac’s personality changes for the worse, much to the dismay of her co-workers and boyfriend.

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

"Always Faithful"
When a large number of counterfeit $100 bills shows up at the Montecito, Danny (Josh Duhamel) and newly recruited security and surveillance specialist Mike (James Lesure) search for the source of the phony money. Meanwhile, Danny receives an urgent letter from his "Uncle Sam" as he is called back into active service and readies to ship out in 24 hours, and Mary (Nikki Cox) gets a surprise visit from her father creating a very unhappy family reunion. Vanessa Marcil, Molly Sims and Marsha Thomason also star.

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


Jamie Foxx, Bryce Dallas Howard, Dwight Yoakam

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

"Lunar Eclipse of the Heart"
Holly (Amanda Bynes) decides that dating a cute guy (guest star Tommy Dewey), who also happens to be Gary's (Wesley Jonathan) boss, will be a great opportunity to make Vince (Nick Zano) jealous. Gary is worried that Holly's scheme may cost him his job. Meanwhile, Val's (Jennie Garth) and Lauren's (Leslie Grossman) friendship and partnership are tested when Val contemplates a job offer from a top PR firm.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Reba

"Regarding Henry"
When Van (Steve Howey) and Cheyenne (JoAnna Garcia) go out of town for Van's football game, Reba (Reba McEntire) is upset to find they have asked Barbra Jean (Melissa Peterman) to take care of Elizabeth. Reba tries everything to convince the family that Barbra Jean is not a fit caretaker, but Brock (Christopher Rich) finally gets Reba to admit that she has almost come to like Barbra Jean.

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UPCONVERSIONS STRETCHED

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Moose On The Loose

Travel across North America for a journey into the world of the moose. From Alaska where these giants almost outnumber the residents to New England where moose festivals attract vistors from around the world, experience these lovable, yet awkward beasts.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Lake Ontario

No Description Available.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Blue Realm, The

"Tentacles"
Do squids talk? Scientists come together in a quest to unravel the mysteries of some of the sea's most enigmatic creatures, cephalopods. It features the bizarre courtship and egg-laying rituals of the reef squid and giant octopus.

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

"Paris"
Some of the most spectacular monuments in Paris, the Opera and the Arc de Triumphe, are new residential units for the cities wildlife. Examine the creatures such as birds of prey and rabbits that thrive in the City of Lights.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Moose On The Loose

Travel across North America for a journey into the world of the moose. From Alaska where these giants almost outnumber the residents to New England where moose festivals attract vistors from around the world, experience these lovable, yet awkward beasts.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Natural Wonders Of The World

Join Travel Channel as we tour the globe in search of the world's seven "natural" wonders. Meet the experts on their extraordinary geological features, discover the "extreme conditions" that characterize them and explore their deepest mysteries.

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

"Anastasia & Louis"
No Description Available.


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

"Fashion Leap"
No Description Available.

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

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

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

"Zest For Life"
The Rainbow lady of Seattle welcomes us with a song and a home full of rainbows. In San Francisco we visit the home of a belly dancer whose home takes us back to Egypt. A fisherman in Nova Scotia has built a liar's club full of incredible sea-life creations.

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

"Wheel Heroes"
Some rides push the notion of 'out-there' just a little bit further. Like Ken Kesey and his legendary magic bus, appropriately named 'Further.' Stand too close to Satan's Calliope and you're bound to get burned…by the flame-thrower. In Ottawa, visionary Rheal Ranger puts a 'spin' on recycling.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Lake Ontario

No Description Available.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Blue Realm, The

"Tentacles"
Do squids talk? Scientists come together in a quest to unravel the mysteries of some of the sea's most enigmatic creatures, cephalopods. It features the bizarre courtship and egg-laying rituals of the reef squid and giant octopus.

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

"Paris"
Some of the most spectacular monuments in Paris, the Opera and the Arc de Triumphe, are new residential units for the cities wildlife. Examine the creatures such as birds of prey and rabbits that thrive in the City of Lights.

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

"Eyes Of The Inuit"
Through the eyes of the indigenous people of the region, the Inuits grapple with environmental, social and cultural upheaval. Get a rare glimpse into their fascinating culture and unique lifestyle.

7:00PM ET/6:00 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.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Science Of The Deep

"Wreck Of The Portland"
Follow the dramatic story of the 'Portland', one of the greatest maritime disasters to occur off the northeast United States. Sunken by a fierce blizzard in 1898, remnants and location of the shipwreck were unfound until now, using state-of-the-art sonar.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
James Cameron's Expedition: Bismarck

Oscar-winning director James Cameron brought the Titanic to life, now he turns his director’s eye to a legendary WWII German war boat lying 15,700 feet below the surface of the N. Atlantic: the powerful and much feared Bismarck.

11:00PM ET/12:00 C
Science Of The Deep

"Wreck Of The Portland"
Follow the dramatic story of the 'Portland', one of the greatest maritime disasters to occur off the northeast United States. Sunken by a fierce blizzard in 1898, remnants and location of the shipwreck were unfound until now, using state-of-the-art sonar.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
James Cameron's Expedition: Bismarck

Oscar-winning director James Cameron brought the Titanic to life, now he turns his director’s eye to a legendary WWII German war boat lying 15,700 feet below the surface of the N. Atlantic: the powerful and much feared Bismarck.

2:00AM ET/1:00 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.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Science Of The Deep

"Wreck Of The Portland"
Follow the dramatic story of the 'Portland', one of the greatest maritime disasters to occur off the northeast United States. Sunken by a fierce blizzard in 1898, remnants and location of the shipwreck were unfound until now, using state-of-the-art sonar.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
James Cameron's Expedition: Bismarck

Oscar-winning director James Cameron brought the Titanic to life, now he turns his director’s eye to a legendary WWII German war boat lying 15,700 feet below the surface of the N. Atlantic: the powerful and much feared Bismarck.
 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
First Monday

Family Affairs - Joe Novelli's life is turned upside down when a reporter learns his family may have ties to the mob.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Hogan's Heroes

Man in a Box - Hogan volunteers to capture the "escaped" LeBeau, but in a way that will insure LeBeau's completion of an espionage mission.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Love and Money

When WASPs Collide - Effie and Nicholas try to hide their embarrassment at what Allison has done. Allison, afraid of her parents' reactions, tries to hide Eamon from them, in hopes that they'll pretend nothing has happened.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
That's Life

Bad Hair Week - Jackie becomes unglued when her irresponsible mother pays a visit. At the same time, Lydia threatens her relationship with Jackie when she chooses to attend a college lecture rather than keep a commitment; Lou inadvertently hurts Paulie's feelings.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
HDNet News Special Report

America 2004 - The 2004 Democratic National Convention - Coverage of America 2004: The Democratic Convention features a speech by former President Bill Clinton.
Special Encore Presentation

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

Boston: Safe & Secure? - HDNet cameras are in Boston to see the security preparations and plans for the Democratic National Convention. Since the attack of 9/11, security measures throughout America have advanced substantially, with this convention being taken very seriously as a potential target for terrorists.

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

The Toadies, Kittie - The platinum selling band The Toadies may have broken up, but HDNet received an exclusive invitation to their reunion concert. Also on True Music, you can catch the all female line up for the heavy metal group Kittie.

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

Axis Annie - Hogan uses propaganda broadcaster Axis Annie in a scheme to get information to an underground agent.

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

Past Perfect - Kimble's sympathetic former cellmate helps the fugitive find evidence on the One-Armed Man--but is the prisoner telling the truth?

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Champ Car World Series on HDNet

Molson Indy Vancouver
Special Encore Presentation

5:30PM ET/4:30 C
Merle Haggard Live at Billy Bob's

Living legend Merle Haggard joins an all-star cast of musicians who have performed at the "World's Largest Honky Tonk" - you guessed it - Billy Bob's Texas!

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
HDNet World Report

Jamaica: Tourism without Terrorism - World Report cameras are in Jamaica, which is becoming a more popular tourism destination for American vacationers who are staying closer to home. Jamaica is making plans to prevent terrorism even as the island's residents are looking more closely at their biggest neighbor.

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

Spike Lee - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky sits down with filmmaker Spike Lee to talk about his career and the making of She Hate Me, his latest politically charged movie.

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

Manchurian Candidate Premiere, Garden State Premiere - We elect to follow Denzel Washington to the Manchurian Candidate premiere and Natalie Portman rockets from the Star Wars set to the Garden State premiere.

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

Justice - After a tragedy, a comic book writer searches for the perfect crime fighting hero. Erik Palladino, Catherine Kellner and Daphne Rubin-Vega star. (NR - 2003)

10:30PM ET/9:30 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

Spike Lee - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky sits down with filmmaker Spike Lee to talk about his career and the making of She Hate Me, his latest politically charged movie.

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

Manchurian Candidate Premiere, Garden State Premiere - We elect to follow Denzel Washington to the Manchurian Candidate premiere and Natalie Portman rockets from the Star Wars set to the Garden State premiere.

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

Justice - After a tragedy, a comic book writer searches for the perfect crime fighting hero. Erik Palladino, Catherine Kellner and Daphne Rubin-Vega star. (NR - 2003)

1:30AM ET/12:30 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
Get Out!

Bahamas - Get Out! gets invited to the ultra exclusive Nygard Cay, home to fashion magnate Peter Nygard. Bahamian beats, Junkanoo music and Nassau nights make this an episode not to be missed.

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
Odyssey 5

Kitten - Neil is targeted by a Sentient computer code that is determined to take control of his life.

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

What Color are My Eyes? - A homeless girl is too terrified to testify against her attacker. Rogan risks compromsing his vision for politics. Harris wants to go on a TV dating show with Bauer.

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

Happy Wanderer - Jimmy is crushed when Bonnie decides to break up with Mitchell after developing a crush on the hunky guy who delivers their water. Meanwhile, despite Jimmy's advice, Gene continues to stalk Terry.
 

 
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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
The Glass Bottom Boat

NR - 1:50 - 1966
Cast: Doris Day, Rod Taylor, Arthur Godfrey Director: Frank Tashlin
A woman falls in love with her research scientist boss. While trying to spend more time together, she is mistaken as a Russian spy.

8:00AM ET/7:00 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.

9:45AM ET/8:45 C
Three Days of the Condor

R - 1:57 - 1975
Cast: Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson Director: Sydney Pollack
A CIA researcher must discover the identities of his co-worker's murderers before they find him.

11:45AM ET/10:45 C
Final Analysis

R - 2:04 - 1992
Cast: Richard Gere, Kim Basinger, Uma Thurman Director: Phil Joanou
San Francisco psychiatrist gets involved with a patient's married sister, which leads to murder and deception.

1:50PM ET/12:50 C
The Astronaut's Wife

R - 1:49 - 1999
Cast: Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron, Joe Morton Director: Rand Ravitch
When an astronaut comes home from his mission, his wife feels he has changed. She becomes pregnant, and as time passes, she believes that the lives inside of her are not of this world.

3:45PM ET/2:45 C
A Chorus Line

PG-13 - 1:57 - 1985
Cast: Michael Douglas, Alyson Reed, Vicki Frederick Director: Richard Attenborough
Film version of the Broadway musical about a group of dancers auditioning for a chorus line.

5:45PM ET/4:45 C
White Nights

PG-13 - 2:16 - 1985
Cast: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Isabella Rossellini Director: Taylor Hackford
After his defection to the U.S, a Russian dancer finds himself back in the Soviet Union after a plane crash. With the help of an American tap dancer, he plans to escape again.

8:03PM ET/7:03 C
The Music Man

NR - 2:31 - 1962
Cast: Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett Director: Morton DaCosta
A con man travels to River City, Iowa, and convinces the town to finance a children's marching band. He plans on stealing the money before the instruments arrive, but that's before he falls in love with the town librarian.

10:35PM ET/9:35 C
The Wind and The Lion

NR - 1:59 - 1975
Cast: Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, John Huston Director: John Milius
An American woman and her children are kidnapped by a Moroccon sheik, launching international and political intervention.

12:35AM ET/11:35 C
The Music Man

NR - 2:31 - 1962
Cast: Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett Director: Morton DaCosta
A con man travels to River City, Iowa, and convinces the town to finance a children's marching band. He plans on stealing the money before the instruments arrive, but that's before he falls in love with the town librarian.

3:15AM ET/2:15 C
The Wind and The Lion

NR - 1:59 - 1975
Cast: Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, John Huston Director: John Milius
An American woman and her children are kidnapped by a Moroccon sheik, launching international and political intervention.

5:15AM ET/4:15 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.
 

9:35AM ET/8:35 C
Eddie

PG13 Time: 100  
Whoopi Goldberg is a loud-mouthed basketball fan hired to coach the long-suffering New York Knicks in an effort to boost game-day attendance. Goldberg plays Eddie Franklin, an outspoken lifelong Knicks fan and relentless critic of management's on and off court decisions. The Knicks owner knows his team is pitiful and attendance at Madison Square Garden is slipping away. His solution? Find new knockout cheerleaders, fire the long-standing coach...and hire fan-favorite Eddie to manage the team. Cameo appearances from Dennis Rodman, Donald Trump, David Letterman and former NYC mayor Ed Koch. Co-starring Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins, Lisa Ann Walter and John Benjamin Hickey. Directed by Steve Rash.

11:15AM ET/10:15 C
Laurel Canyon

R Time: 103  
Frances McDormand stars as a music producer whose rock-'n'-roll career conflicts with her son's conservative lifestyle in their Laurel Canyon home. Jane Bentley (McDormand) is an award-winning producer who hangs with strung-out rockers and dates a 20-year-old singer. When her conservative son Sam (Christian Bale) and his equally uptight fiancee Alex (Kate Beckinsale) arrive at Jane's Laurel Canyon home for a vacation, they are disappointed to find Jane and her musician friends already occupying the house. The sex-and-drugs setting impacts the young couple in surprisingly different ways that leads them down a daring new path. Natascha McElhone (Solaris) and Alessandro Nivola co-star. Written and directed by Lisa Cholodenko (High Art).

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Men In Black II

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

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.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Alex & Emma

PG13 Time: 95  
An author with a severe case of writer's block hires a stenographer to help him finish a do-or-die manuscript in this romantic comedy. Luke Wilson and Kate Hudson team up as the author and typist who must pull out a bankable story in less than a month or Alex (Wilson) will have to face some violent bookies without the cash he owes. With the thugs--along with his editor--breathing down his neck, Alex is feeling the pressure. But can he break through his tumultuous writer's block? Perhaps...with help from Emma (Hudson) whom he hires to type as Alex dictates, but whose inspiration and ideas become far more valuable than her stenography. With Sophie Marceau, David Paymer, Rob Reiner, Cloris Leachman and Rip Taylor. Written by Jeremy Leven. Directed by Rob Reiner.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Grind

PG13 Time: 104  
An amateur skateboarder who is determined to go pro enlists the help of his friends to follow a summer skate tour. Eric Rivers knows his eye-catching stunts are worthy of sponsorships. The trouble is catching the eye of the renowned Jimmy Wilson, a professional skateboarder, in order to join his team. When Eric attempts to meet Jimmy at a local tour stop, he is unable to break through his entourage to get noticed. With the help of his friends Dustin, Matt and Sweet Lou, Eric and company follow the tour for the summer hoping his gripping stunts will earn him some recognition from his idol. With Mike Vogel, Adam Brody, Vince Vieluf, Joey Kern, Jennifer Morrison, Bobcat Goldthwait, Randy Quaid and Tom Green. Written by Ralph Sall. Directed by Casey La Scala.

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

PG13 Time: 115  
"Seven days," a chilling voice snarls over the telephone. For investigative reporter Rachel Keller, the words are a death sentence. Naomi Watts stars as the scribe whose investigation into a legendary videotape--one that supposedly kills you one week after you watch it--takes a terrifying turn after she views it's contents. Haunted by bizarre visions, Rachel desperately races to uncover the dark secrets of the tape's origin before its evil curse comes to claim her. Martin Henderson and Brian Cox co-star in this blockbuster horror film remake of the Japanese hit Ringu. Directed by Gore Verbinski (The Mexican).

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Basic

R Time: 98  
John Travolta stars as a maverick D.E.A. agent who is sent to interrogate the two survivors of a U.S. Army Rangers training mission that went awry. Assisted by straight-laced Lt. Julia Osborne (Nielsen), Agent Tom Hardy (Travolta) questions the two men, but their stories--told in flashbacks--reveal two conflicting reports that appear to be far from the truth. Samuel L. Jackson turns in an electrifying performance as the despised Ranger leader. Directed by John McTiernan; written by James Vanderbilt.

1:40AM ET/12:40 C
Men In Black II

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

3:10AM ET/2:10 C
Consequence

R Time: 96  
A recently-sued oral surgeon fakes his death and assumes the identity of his dead brother in order to cash out on a prosperous life insurance policy in this thriller. When Dr. Max Tyler is impoverished by a malpractice suit and discovers his wife's affair, he conspires with a sexy bank executive to fake his death in a plane crash and assume the identity of his dead brother Sam, a former human rights activist. But there are people out to kill Sam, who is still alive, and through a series of mistaken identities Max is forced to forego his insurance fortune and make a run for his life. Starring Armand Assante, Rick Schroder, Lola Glaudini and Danny Keogh.

4:50AM ET/3:50 C
Basic

R Time: 98  
John Travolta stars as a maverick D.E.A. agent who is sent to interrogate the two survivors of a U.S. Army Rangers training mission that went awry. Assisted by straight-laced Lt. Julia Osborne (Nielsen), Agent Tom Hardy (Travolta) questions the two men, but their stories--told in flashbacks--reveal two conflicting reports that appear to be far from the truth. Samuel L. Jackson turns in an electrifying performance as the despised Ranger leader. Directed by John McTiernan; written by James Vanderbilt.
 

6:30AM ET/5:30 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

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
The Medallion

PG13 Time: 88
Hong Kong detective Jackie Chan must overcome the forces of death to save a powerful medallion from falling into the wrong hands in this magical martial-arts film. The medallion--held by a mystical young boy--provides its bearer with immortality and other powers...making the child the prime target for an aspiring arch-villain named Snakehead. Inspector Eddie Yang (Chan) and his Interpol pals come to the boy's rescue, but Eddie is killed in the ensuing battle. Fortunately, the medallion comes as advertised and the high-flying Eddie is not only resurrected, but armed with incredible powers! Lee Evans, Claire Forlani (Meet Joe Black), Julian Sands (A Room with a View) and John Rhys-Davies (the Lord of the Rings trilogy) co-star. Directed by Gordon Chan; screenplay by Bey Logan, Gordon Chan, Alfred Cheung, Bennett Joshua Davlin and Paul Wheeler, from a story and original characters by Cheung.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Race To Space

PG Time: 104
James Woods stars as a NASA scientist whose struggle to develop a relationship with his twelve-year-old son takes a turn for the better thanks to the boy's bond with a chimpanzee astronaut. Alex Linz (Home Alone 3), Annabeth Gish, William Atherton and Mark Moses co-star in this endearing family comedy/drama. Directed by Sean McNamara.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
S.W.A.T.

PG13 Time: 117
An elite team of heavily armed L.A. cops gear up for the ultimate assignment in danger in this explosive update of the '70s TV series. Returning to the Special Weapons and Tactics unit, Sgt. Dan "Hondo" Harrelson (Samuel L. Jackson) is assigned to recruit a strike force that consists of six surly officers, led by disgraced ex-S.W.A.T. member Jim Street (Colin Farrell). When international criminal Alex Montel offers $100 million to anyone who will break him out, it's up to Hondo's S.W.A.T. unit to fend off a violent attack on the streets of L.A.--while delivering Montel to federal prison. Michelle Rodriguez, LL Cool J, Brian Van Holt, Jeremy Renner, Josh Charles and Olivier Martinez co-star. Directed by Clark Johnson, story by Ron Mita & Jim McClain, screenplay by David Ayer and David McKenna.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Joe Somebody

PG Time: 98
Tim Allen and director John Pasquin (The Santa Clause, TV's Home Improvement) reteam in this comedy about a nobody who decides to become a somebody. Allen stars as Joe Scheffer, a quiet, unassertive single dad and office worker who constantly seems to be the victim of cheap shots. When the office bully (Patrick Warburton) shows him up, it's the last straw. Enter Chuck Scarett (James Belushi), a small-time action-film hero and martial-arts instructor who teaches Joe a few moves--and a little something about dealing with bullies! Julie Bowen (Happy Gilmore), Greg Germann (TV's Ally McBeal) and Kelly Lynch (Charlie's Angels) co-star.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
The Medallion

PG13 Time: 88
Hong Kong detective Jackie Chan must overcome the forces of death to save a powerful medallion from falling into the wrong hands in this magical martial-arts film. The medallion--held by a mystical young boy--provides its bearer with immortality and other powers...making the child the prime target for an aspiring arch-villain named Snakehead. Inspector Eddie Yang (Chan) and his Interpol pals come to the boy's rescue, but Eddie is killed in the ensuing battle. Fortunately, the medallion comes as advertised and the high-flying Eddie is not only resurrected, but armed with incredible powers! Lee Evans, Claire Forlani (Meet Joe Black), Julian Sands (A Room with a View) and John Rhys-Davies (the Lord of the Rings trilogy) co-star. Directed by Gordon Chan; screenplay by Bey Logan, Gordon Chan, Alfred Cheung, Bennett Joshua Davlin and Paul Wheeler, from a story and original characters by Cheung.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Catch Me If You Can

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

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
S.W.A.T.

PG13 Time: 117
An elite team of heavily armed L.A. cops gear up for the ultimate assignment in danger in this explosive update of the '70s TV series. Returning to the Special Weapons and Tactics unit, Sgt. Dan "Hondo" Harrelson (Samuel L. Jackson) is assigned to recruit a strike force that consists of six surly officers, led by disgraced ex-S.W.A.T. member Jim Street (Colin Farrell). When international criminal Alex Montel offers $100 million to anyone who will break him out, it's up to Hondo's S.W.A.T. unit to fend off a violent attack on the streets of L.A.--while delivering Montel to federal prison. Michelle Rodriguez, LL Cool J, Brian Van Holt, Jeremy Renner, Josh Charles and Olivier Martinez co-star. Directed by Clark Johnson, story by Ron Mita & Jim McClain, screenplay by David Ayer and David McKenna.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Old School

R Time: 90
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.



3:40AM ET/2:40 C
Last Dance

R Time: 103
Sharon Stone stars as a death-row inmate awaiting execution while a young neophyte lawyer fights to reduce her sentence and spare her life. Rob Morrow stars as Rick, the novice attorney who tackles capital punishment in his first case by reviewing the case of a woman who murdered her boyfriend and schoolmate when she was a young teen. As he grows closer and develops feelings for his murderess client, Rick discovers several major errors in the way her case was handled that could ultimately save her life in this nerve-jangling drama. With Randy Quaid, Peter Gallagher
 

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Jack

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TVPG 1h 45m
As if the fact that his parents are divorcing isn't enough to deal with for 15-year-old Jack (Anton Yelchin of "Hearts in Atlantis"), there's also the stunning revelation that his father (Ron Silver) is gay. Based on the novel by A.M. Homes, this moving family drama from director Lee Rose ("A Girl Thing," "The Truth About Jane") costars Stockard Channing ("The West Wing").

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Perfect

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
R 2h 1m
John Travolta stars as a "Rolling Stone" reporter that falls in love with the aerobics instructor (Jamie Lee Curtis) whom he's about to trash in an upcoming expose of the Los Angeles health club scene. Director James Bridges' drama costars Carly Simon, Marilu Henner, Laraine Newman, Anne DeSalvo, Stefan Gierasch, David Paymer and real-life "Rolling Stone" editor-publisher Jann Wenner as himself. Bridges cowrote the screenplay with reporter Aaron Latham.

6:25PM ET/5:25 C
The Sum of All Fears

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 2h 4m
Ben Affleck takes over the role of hero CIA agent Jack Ryan in this box office hit based on the best-selling novel by Tom Clancy. Low-level analyst Ryan is elevated to prominence by his expertise on an obscure strongman (Ciaran Hinds) after the politician's surprising ascendancy to the Russian presidency. But that's just the tip of a very large, very lethal iceberg involving neo-Nazis and a nuclear warhead smuggled into the U.S. by terrorists. Morgan Freeman, Bridget Moynihan and Liev Schreiber costar in this espionage adventure.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Send In The Clown

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TV14 - VLD 52m
At her day job, George gets to train the boss's cute but dumb nephew, while Mason dresses as a clown to reap a soul at a kid's birthday party.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Candyman

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 39m
While researching her doctoral dissertation on urban myths, a student (Virginia Madsen) stumbles onto "Candyman" (Tony Todd), a murderous, hook-handed legend who's currently terrorizing an inner-city housing project. Based on a story by Clive Barker, this stylish, modern horror classic from director Bernard Rose ("Immortal Beloved," "ivansxtc") costars Xander Berkeley, Vanessa Williams, Kasi Lemmons and Ted Raimi.

2:45AM ET/1:45 C
.com For Murder

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TVMA - VLD 1h 37m
Bored as she recovers from a skiing accident, Sondra Brummel (Nastassja Kinski) is pulled into the darkest corners of the information superhighway when she piques the interest of a murderer in an Internet chat room. Nicolette Sheridan, Roger Daltrey and Huey Lewis costar in this techno-thriller.

 

6:35AM ET/5:35 C
Chances Are

The reincarnated soul of her long-dead husband returns to a beautiful, devoted widow in the body of a much younger man.

10:45AM ET/9:45 C
Trial And Error

Michael Richards brings disorder to the court as an actor stuck impersonating a lawyer.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Heavyweights

Overweight kids are sent to a weight loss camp only to find that it is run by a crazed ex fitness instructor. Starring Ben Stiller.

5:15PM ET/4:15 C
Trial And Error

Michael Richards brings disorder to the court as an actor stuck impersonating a lawyer.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Wide Awake

A young boy struggles with the meaning of life following the death of his grandfather.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Radio

A true story of a High School football coach who helps a mentally challenged man become a part of the community.

12:50AM ET/11:50 C
Tears Of The Sun

Bruce Willis stars as a Special-Ops commander who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a relief worker, played by Monica Belluci, who agrees to go with them only if they consent to take along an additional 70 refugees.

8:05AM ET/7:05 C
Men With Brooms

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

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
A Shot at Glory

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 55m
In the tradition of "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" comes this rousing sports drama about a Scottish soccer coach (Robert Duvall) forced by his team's new owner (Michael Keaton) to accept the addition of his talented but volatile former son-in-law (Ally McCoist) to his struggling team's roster. Soon the rag-tag footballers, accompanied by their American goalie (Cole Hauser), are on their way to a showdown with Glasgow's legendary Rangers. Kirsty Mitchell costars in this inspiring international success boasting a score by Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Too Smooth

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 29m
Aspiring actor Danny Reilly (Dean Paras) has finally met the girl (Katie Wright) of his dreams, but he can't seem to shake the habit of lying to her - a problem compounded by his vengeful ex (Neve Campbell), his formerly gay roommate (Stefan Brogren), and his encounter with a friendly beauty (Rebecca Gayheart) who may or may not be strictly platonic. David DeLuise and Kimberly Huie costar in this romantic comedy that was co-written, co-produced, and directed by Paras. Also known as "Hair Shirt."

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
A Shot at Glory

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 55m
In the tradition of "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" comes this rousing sports drama about a Scottish soccer coach (Robert Duvall) forced by his team's new owner (Michael Keaton) to accept the addition of his talented but volatile former son-in-law (Ally McCoist) to his struggling team's roster. Soon the rag-tag footballers, accompanied by their American goalie (Cole Hauser), are on their way to a showdown with Glasgow's legendary Rangers. Kirsty Mitchell costars in this inspiring international success boasting a score by Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Too Smooth

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 29m
Aspiring actor Danny Reilly (Dean Paras) has finally met the girl (Katie Wright) of his dreams, but he can't seem to shake the habit of lying to her - a problem compounded by his vengeful ex (Neve Campbell), his formerly gay roommate (Stefan Brogren), and his encounter with a friendly beauty (Rebecca Gayheart) who may or may not be strictly platonic. David DeLuise and Kimberly Huie costar in this romantic comedy that was co-written, co-produced, and directed by Paras. Also known as "Hair Shirt."

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Men With Brooms

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

9:45PM ET/8:45 C
Bound

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo
R 1h 49m
Ex-con Corky (Gina Gershon) finds an unlikely soulmate in next-door neighbor Violet (Jennifer Tilly), a gangster's moll with whom she teams to relieve said mobster Caesar (Joe Pantoliano) of two million dollars - a plan that goes horribly awry and leaves the two sexually-attracted femmes fatale awash in blood. Christopher Meloni ("Law & Order: SVU") costars in this thriller, the debut feature from writing/directing brothers Larry and Andy Wachowski ("The Matrix").

11:35PM ET/10:35 C
24 Hour Party People

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 57m
In the early '80s, England's musical center shifted from London to Manchester. Here, following punk's loss of manic energy, homegrown bands like Joy Division and The Happy Mondays ruled. In this dramatic flashback to a brief moment in pop history, Michael Winterbottom tells the story through the eyes of Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan), rock impresario and club owner, as he partakes in Manchester's sudden and improbable rise to rock glory, and the city's sad decline into drugs and despair. "Shines with a kind of inspired madness" - Roger Ebert.

4:45AM ET/3:45 C
A Shot at Glory

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 55m
In the tradition of "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" comes this rousing sports drama about a Scottish soccer coach (Robert Duvall) forced by his team's new owner (Michael Keaton) to accept the addition of his talented but volatile former son-in-law (Ally McCoist) to his struggling team's roster. Soon the rag-tag footballers, accompanied by their American goalie (Cole Hauser), are on their way to a showdown with Glasgow's legendary Rangers. Kirsty Mitchell costars in this inspiring international success boasting a score by Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler.

 

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