HDTV Daily Programming Guide — Friday, August 13, 2004

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13,  2004

COMING IN A FEW DAYS--FULL HDTV GRID GUIDE WITH 2 WEEKS ADVANCED LOOKUP
 

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

"George Goes to Disneyland"
George reluctantly agrees to reward Max with a trip to Disneyland for improving his grades, but makes up an excuse to get out of going to the park with his family. When guilt finally gets the best of him and he asks Benny for a ride, he finally, for the first time in his life, spends a day at the happiest place on earth — alone with his mom.

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

"Let's Keep Going, Part II"
Upon discovering Cate in the arms of Artie-Paul's successor at the newspaper-Bridget and Kerry decide to blow off their planned trip to their grandmother's and take to the open road to sort out their feelings. But after meeting up with C.J., the girls find themselves at a familiar location that was beloved by Paul. Meanwhile, Rory continues to pine for Rachel, who confesses her true feelings for him. Country singer Mac Davis guest stars as a guitar man at a truck stop diner.

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

No Description Available.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Less Than Perfect

"What About That"
Claude is excited when Will asks her to write a public service announcement that will clean up his tarnished image, but she's surprised to discover that Lydia is writing one as well. Meanwhile, Owen and Carl discover the VIP men's washroom at GNB and run into "Good MorningAM ET/:00 Cerica" weatherman Tony Perkins

No HDTV Toninght.

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

Pamela Anderson, "last Comic Standing"winner
 

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

"The Interview"
After blowing off her admissions interview at Columbia to hang out with Vince (Nick Zano), Holly (Amanda Bynes) is shocked to learn that the next available interview is in 2005. Val (Jennie Garth) is furious that Holly has once again put Vince ahead of her own future. Meanwhile, Lauren (Leslie Grossman) contemplates ending things with her boyfriend doctor, Brad (guest star Ken Marino), due to his uncontrollable giggling during their lovemaking.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Reba

"The United Front"
Over Brock (Christopher Rich) and Barbra Jean's (Melissa Peterman) objections, Reba (Reba McEntire) gives Kyra (Scarlett Pomers) permission to go on her first date, but the accusations fly when it turns out that the boy (guest star A.J. Trauth) is 17-years-old. The three parents decide to chaperone, which ruins the date for Kyra and causes Reba to realize she will have to let Brock and Barbra Jean help set the rules.

NO HDTV TONIGHT



 

UPCONVERSIONS STRETCHED

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

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

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
An Inside Look: Return Of The Buffalo

Go back to the days when the Sioux tribes shared the plains with buffalo and relied on their meat, hides and bones as essentials in everyday life. A protection program enacted by Congress in 1894 led to a resurgence of the Buffalo population.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Journey Through India

From the Himalayas in the North to the surrounding seas of India’s dramatic coastline, explore India's variety of landscapes, magnificent historical sites, cities booming with culture and a population as diverse as any on the planet.

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

"Giants Of San Benedicto"
In the Socorro Islands of Mexico, often referred to as the "Galapagos" of Mexico, explore the unusual behavior and suprising intelligence of giant manta rays. Marine scientist Dr. Robert Rubin shares his research about these amazing creatures.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
In Search Of The King Cobra

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

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Emperor Of The Steppes, The

In a huge undertaking, researchers and archaeologists working in Upper Mongolia unearth the sepulcher of the Emperor of the Steppes. This expedition may reveal insight into Mongolian history dating back to the second century BC.

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.

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

"Nicole & Jason"
No Description Available.

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

"Caged Couture"
No Description Available.

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

"The Proposal"
Tomas has a bedroom decorated with purple harlequin diamonds and white deco furniture, which his girlfriend, Melissa, hates. Can it become the perfect setting for a marriage proposal?

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

"Treasure Troves"
Unique collections unite these three homes. Dr. Lucky's fascinations with yo-yo's has taken over his home. A woman has 'encrusted' her home with everything from fake food to Lego sculptures. And tattoo artist collects Samurai swords and shrunken heads.

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

"Salt Fever"
When speedy people head to Bonneville, Utah, they really are the salt of the earth. Here on the hard-packed, see-for-miles salt flats vehicles from all over North America (streamliners, roadsters, train cars, bikes and barstools) set record speeds.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
An Inside Look: Return Of The Buffalo

Go back to the days when the Sioux tribes shared the plains with buffalo and relied on their meat, hides and bones as essentials in everyday life. A protection program enacted by Congress in 1894 led to a resurgence of the Buffalo population.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Journey Through India

From the Himalayas in the North to the surrounding seas of India’s dramatic coastline, explore India's variety of landscapes, magnificent historical sites, cities booming with culture and a population as diverse as any on the planet.

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

"Giants Of San Benedicto"
In the Socorro Islands of Mexico, often referred to as the "Galapagos" of Mexico, explore the unusual behavior and suprising intelligence of giant manta rays. Marine scientist Dr. Robert Rubin shares his research about these amazing creatures.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
In Search Of The King Cobra

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

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
HD In The Making: Arctic Mission

Follow the intimate stories of the filmmakers and crew as they learn how to navigate ice floes and dodge icebergs. What other unique challenges did the crew face? Discovery HD Theater takes you inside the journey on "HD in the Making: Arctic Mission."

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
Marvel Superheroes' Guide To Nyc

Since the 1930s, New York City has been the home of comics and their creators. Follow the thrilling exploits of Spider-Man and his comic book cohorts while revealing the real-life New York landmarks that inspired their stories.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Wright Brothers: First In Flight

Nearly a century after the Wright brothers built the first powered aircraft, a team of engineers is building a reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer. From original notes, blueprints and photos, they are uncovering the Wright brother's path to success.

11:00PM ET/12:00 C
Marvel Superheroes' Guide To Nyc

Since the 1930s, New York City has been the home of comics and their creators. Follow the thrilling exploits of Spider-Man and his comic book cohorts while revealing the real-life New York landmarks that inspired their stories.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Wright Brothers: First In Flight

Nearly a century after the Wright brothers built the first powered aircraft, a team of engineers is building a reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer. From original notes, blueprints and photos, they are uncovering the Wright brother's path to success.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Inside Warner Bros Movie World: Gold Coast

With a tropical setting, Warner Brothers Movie World brings all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to Australia's world famous Gold Coast. We take you behind the scenes and right into the heart of this magical experience down under.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Marvel Superheroes' Guide To Nyc

Since the 1930s, New York City has been the home of comics and their creators. Follow the thrilling exploits of Spider-Man and his comic book cohorts while revealing the real-life New York landmarks that inspired their stories.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Wright Brothers: First In Flight

Nearly a century after the Wright brothers built the first powered aircraft, a team of engineers is building a reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer. From original notes, blueprints and photos, they are uncovering the Wright brother's path to success.
 

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Wolf Lake

The Changing - A high schooler suffers through her first transformation. Kanin discovers the sheriff an his deputies are also tracking his girlfriend, though for different reasons.

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

The Big Dish - A glamorous English woman defects to the enemy and designs a super-effective aircraft defense system.

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

Guess Who's Paying for Dinner? - When Allison tells Eamon that the reason her father doesn't like him is because Nicholas is the alpha dog and Eamon is the new dog invading the alpha dog's space, Eamon decides to invite Nicholas and Effie out to dinner hoping they'll see what it's like on the new dog's turf -- which promises to be a real dog for all.

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

Touched by a Biker - After losing her job at the bar, Lydia has trouble making ends meet while meeting her community service requirement; Jackie is wary about trusting Victor; Paulie rebounds from his breakup with Candy by working closely with Plum on the campus watch.

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

George Hickenlooper, Nir Bergman - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky talks with documentary director George Hickenlooper about his new film, Mayor of the Sunset Strip, which tells the story of music and fame through the eyes of Rodney Bingenheimer; and, director Nir Bergman talks about the making of Broken Wings.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Hollywood HD

Collateral Premiere, Sunset and Vine - Tom Cruise thrills fans on the red carpet of Collateral and if you ever wanted to live in Hollywood we'll show you the hottest spot in town -- Sunset and Vine.

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

Democratic Convention Delegates - Politics by day, parties by night: Kandace Krueger mixes with the delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Boston.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
InFocus

Red Bull Hangar 7 - Taurus Rubens - The flight theater Taurus Rubens was a breathtaking highlight at the opening of the Hangar-7, Hubert Lepka's theater for airplanes. In Taurus Rubens, people and machines took on the roles of the Greek mythological heroes as Harriers, Draken, and Eurofighter Typhoon jets and Blackhawk helicopters were all part of the show. The spectacle turned the sky above Salzburg, Austria into the stage for a sensational performance that thrilled 10,000 visitors.

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

Superior, Nebraska: Losing Middle America - World Report travels to Middle America to see towns in the nation's breadbasket that are being threatened...not with violence, but with extinction. The farming business isn't what it used to be, and technical advances are making family farms and the towns nearby almost unnecessary.

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

The American West: Desert Dangers - As Americans seek a better quality of life, and continue to experience a substantial growth in population, wildlife habitat disappears. In the desert southwest, the wildlife is small and deadly and seems to fight back. See an unusual presentation of scorpions and Africanized bees and other desert dangers that threaten man's expansion in the warmer climates.

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

Kitchens, Inside and Out! - Visit the masterful backyard of a landscape company owner, travel with us to the Santa Fe home of the couple behind the Cookworks Store Chain, learn to set the stage for an enchanting dining experience and the Finishing Touch is about a Legacy of a Trading Company.

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

Spin Doctors, Tune in Tokyo - True Music is slammed wth star power this week. The Spin Doctors are back together after 7 years and True Music give you the chance to fall in love with their music all over again. Also performing on today's show is The Fags, a pop rock act getting national airplay with their song 'Mistake.' Plus, enjoy the alternative rock sounds of Tune in Tokyo.

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

Hogan's Trucking Service . . . We Deliver the Factory to You - Hogan's plans to destroy a German ball-bearing plant are complicated by the unexpected arrival of bumbling British Col. Crittendon.

2:00PM ET/1:00 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.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Higher Definition

Take Two: John Landis - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky talks with John Landis, director of Animal House and The Blues Brothers. Landis shares stories from three decades of movie-making, plus, he talks about his latest project, the documentary Slasher.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
LIVE! from Central Park SummerStage

DEVO - DEVO took its name from their concept of de-evolution, a view of society as rigid, repressive, and mechanical. With music that echoes these sentiments, DEVO has become a cult sensation for more than three decades, partly because of their mainstream smash single "Whip It".

4:30PM ET/3:30 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.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
2003-04 Mavericks Surf Contest

Half Moon Bay, Northern California: Watch as 24 contestants ride what some call "the most dangerous wave in the world." Featured surfers include Anthony Tashnick, Carlos Burle, Matt Ambrose and "Flea" Virostko.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Across America

Budding Rock Stars, Nashville Country Music Cafe - Ron Kruck hits the road with a rock band on the verge of discovery, and Sean McLaughlin finds a Nashville cafe with a door to country music stardom.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
HDNet World Report

Boston: A Review of the Kerry Convention

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone

Charles Barkley - As a 5 time All-star, League MVP, and member of the 1992 Olympic "Dream Team" Charles Barkley knows basketball, but that's not all he knows. His recent autobiography, I May be Wrong, But I Doubt it, sums up the tenacious attitude he brings to life off the court. With zeal, Barkley breaks down the current era of the NBA, the Olympics and the Presidential election.


7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Eye For an Eye

The Bum Roomate - A family's roommate skips out owing them back rent.

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

Spike Lee - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky sits down with Zach Braff of Scrubs to talk about his new movie, Garden State, which he wrote, directed and stars in. Plus, director Stacy Peralta and surfing legend Laird Hamilton discuss the new surf culture documentary Riding Giants.

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

Collateral Premiere, Sunset and Vine - Tom Cruise thrills fans on the red carpet of Collateral and if you ever wanted to live in Hollywood we'll show you the hottest spot in town -- Sunset and Vine.

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

Friday the 13th - Part II - Jason, hungry for revenge after seeing his mother brutally murdered, returns to Camp Crystal Lake. (R- 1981)

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
The Bros. Grim Sideshow: Stages of Pain - Premiere

You asked for more sideshow freaks and we delivered! This time, aptly named Stages of Pain, we've raised the bar. HDNet's Katie Daryl will take you to see sideshow performers test the limits of their minds and bodies. Featured with be the Pumpkin Head, The Lizard Man, Tyler Fyre, Miss Electra and Zamora the Torture King. HDNet reccommends this show for mature audiences only.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Higher Definition

Spike Lee - Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky sits down with Zach Braff of Scrubs to talk about his new movie, Garden State, which he wrote, directed and stars in. Plus, director Stacy Peralta and surfing legend Laird Hamilton discuss the new surf culture documentary Riding Giants.

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

Friday the 13th - Part II - Jason, hungry for revenge after seeing his mother brutally murdered, returns to Camp Crystal Lake. (R- 1981)

1:30AM ET/12:30 C
The Bros. Grim Sideshow: Stages of Pain

You asked for more sideshow freaks and we delivered! This time, aptly named Stages of Pain, we've raised the bar. HDNet's Katie Daryl will take you to see sideshow performers test the limits of their minds and bodies. Featured with be the Pumpkin Head, The Lizard Man, Tyler Fyre, Miss Electra and Zamora the Torture King. HDNet reccommends this show for mature audiences only.

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

Hellbound Train - Cole becomes a hostage when a man strapped with explosives takes over an LA Subway train and threatens to blow up the train and all the people in it. Cole negotiates with the desperate man, but hopes for a bloodless resolution fade when the man's ex-wife and child are found murdered in their home.

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Bikini Destinations

The Best Of - Globe trot the world with Bikini Destinations as we tour the year in review. Your travel itinerary includes stops in the Bahamas, France, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, and the Hawaiian Islands.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Get Out!

San Francisco - The City by the Bay... What more romantic city could our Get Out! hostess' experience than San Francisco? The bridges, the wharf, and the clubs. Come, Get Out! in style in the most beautiful city in the world!

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
The Newsroom

The Fifty - An argument between George and Alex over finding a $50 bill results in Alex losing his job on principle and then buying it back from George for a considerable sum - also on principle.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
An American In Canada

A Kiss is Just A Kiss - Judy pressures Jake to re-sign his contract while Jake secretly awaits a job offer from Dateline. Dennis prepares for his 'humanitarian mission' to Cuba by buying a fridge for his foster chick.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Weekend Explorer

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

 
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7:15AM ET/6:15 C
Mackenna's Gold

M- 2:08 - 1969
Cast: Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif, Telly Savalas Director: J. Lee Thompson
Western adventure epic about the search for a legendary canyon filled with gold.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
North Shore

PG - 1:34 - 1987
Cast: Matt Adler, Gregory Harrison, Nia Peeples Director: William Phelps
A mainland surfer from Arizona makes his way to Hawaii to surf the big waves.

11:05AM ET/10:05 C
Stroker Ace

PG - 1:34 - 1983
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Ned Beattly, Lonnie Anderson Director: Hal Needham
Champion NASCAR driver tries to get out of his promotion sponsorship contract with a fried chicken chain.


12:45PM ET/11:45 C
The Elite

R - 1:43 - 2000
Cast: Maxine Bahns, Robin Givens, Steven Williams Director: Terry Cunningham
On their latest mission, an elite, covert division, fighting against global terroism, is faced with an enemy from their past.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Career Opportunities

PG-13 - 1:24 - 1991
Cast: Frank Whaley, Jennifer Connelly, Dermot Mulroney Director: Bryan Gordon
Teen con-artist gets a job as a department story night janitor. During his first shift, he discovers a girl sleeping in the dressing room, who turns out to be the daughter of the town's richest man.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Network

R - 2:01 - 1976
Cast: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch Director: Sidney Lumet
Satire about a TV network that exploits the mental breakdown of an ex-TV anchor.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Escape To Victory (aka Victory)

PG - 1:56 - 1981
Cast: Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Max von Sydow Director: John Huston
In order to escape a German Prison camp during WWII,AM ET/:00 Cerican POW's agree to a soccer match against Nazi soldiers.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Shattered

R - 1:37 - 1991
Cast: Tom Berenger, Bob Hoskins, Greta Scacchi Director: Wolfgang Petersen
After surviving a car accident, a man struggles to regain his memory while he uncovers certain truths about his former life.

9:45PM ET/8:45 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.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Serpent and The Rainbow

R - 1:38 - 1988
Cast: Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae Director: Wes Craven
Based on the real-life experience of an anthropologist's visit to Haiti and his investigation into black magic and voodoo.

1:45AM ET/12:45 C
Shattered

R - 1:37 - 1991
Cast: Tom Berenger, Bob Hoskins, Greta Scacchi Director: Wolfgang Petersen
After surviving a car accident, a man struggles to regain his memory while he uncovers certain truths about his former life.

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Network

R - 2:01 - 1976
Cast: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch Director: Sidney Lumet
Satire about a TV network that exploits the mental breakdown of an ex-TV anchor.

5:35AM ET/4:35 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.
 

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
True Lies

R Time: 140  
To Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife and daughter, he's a boring computer salesman. To sidekick Tom Arnold and everyone else, he's a top international spy. What happens when his two lives collide? Jamie Lee Curtis co-stars in this "furiously inventive, thrill-packed movie" (New York Times) as the wife who discovers that she doesn't know her husband at all...but really likes the one she's just discovered! With Tia Carrere (Wayne's World), Bill Paxton, Art Malik and Charlton Heston.

2:30PM ET/11:30 C
Drumline

PG13 Time: 118  
A talented, but cocky marching band drummer's inability to march to anything but his own beat lands him in hot water with everything--and everyone--he cares about in a Georgia university. Nick Cannon stars as Devon, a Harlem native whose incredible talent for pounding the skins earns him a scholarship to Atlanta A & T, but whose showboating earns him the wrath of bandmates, his band leader and his girlfriend. Can Devon learn to become a team player before they perform at an annual competition with rival schools? Zoe Saldana and Orlando Jones co-star in this "entertaining and enthusiastically told tale" (L.A. Times). Directed by Charles Stone; written by Tina Gordon Chism and Shawn Schepps.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Kiss Of Death

R Time: 100  
David Caruso stars in this "sleek, muscular thriller" (Ne

4:15PM ET/3:15 C
The In-laws
 
PG13 Time: 97  
Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks reprise the roles made famous by Peter Falk and Alan Arkin as the dads from two different extremes that meet days before their son and daughter are to marry. Douglas is Steve Tobias, a fast-talking CIA agent whose dangerous dealings puts the bride-to-be's podiatrist father Jerry Peyser (Brooks) ill at ease. Things get worse when Jerry is unwittingly recruited by Steve to assist him in stopping a deviant French smuggler with a foot fetish...while still making it back alive in time for the wedding! With Robin Tunney, Ryan Reynolds, Candice Bergen and Lindsay Sloane. Written by Nat Mauldin and Ed Solomon, based on the screenplay "The In-Laws" by Andrew Bergman. Directed by Andrew Fleming.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
True Lies
 
R Time: 140  
To Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife and daughter, he's a boring computer salesman. To sidekick Tom Arnold and everyone else, he's a top international spy. What happens when his two lives collide? Jamie Lee Curtis co-stars in this "furiously inventive, thrill-packed movie" (New York Times) as the wife who discovers that she doesn't know her husband at all...but really likes the one she's just discovered! With Tia Carrere (Wayne's World), Bill Paxton, Art Malik and Charlton Heston.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever
 
R Time: 91  
Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu star in this "white-knuckle thriller" (All Movie Guide) about a lethal government assassin who plots revenge against her devious boss while a former FBI agent is lulled out of retirement to stop her. Sever (Liu) is the trained killer who leaves a trail of mayhem everywhere she goes; Ecks (Banderas) is a top Fed who quit after his wife's death, but returns for this one last job when his boss reveals that she may not be dead. The action is fast and furious as it builds towards an inevitable confrontation between Ecks and Sever...but should they be fighting each other or joining forces to battle the mutual enemy that evades them? With Gregg Henry, Talisa Soto, Roger R. Cross and Ray Park. Directed by Kaos.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Bad Boys II
 
R Time: 146  
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith reteam for another go-round as maverick Miami cops who put their lives on the line to stop a rising drug kingpin in this slam-bang action sequel. Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Smith) are the police duo who share a hilariously volatile friendship...especially after a bullet from Mike's gun winds up lodged in Marcus's posterior! When Marcus's D.E.A. agent sister Syd--another amusing source of contention between the pair--winds up under the control of the Cuban villain (Jordi Molla), the pair must put their differences aside in order to save the day. Gabrielle Union, Peter Stormare, Theresa Randle and Joe Pantoliano co-star. Directed by Michael Bay (Armageddon, Pearl Harbor); story by Marianne Wibberley & Comac Wibberley and Ron Shelton; screenplay by Ron Shelton and Jerry Stahl.

4:10AM ET/3:10 C
Bad Boys II

R Time: 146  
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith reteam for another go-round as maverick Miami cops who put their lives on the line to stop a rising drug kingpin in this slam-bang action sequel. Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Smith) are the police duo who share a hilariously volatile friendship...especially after a bullet from Mike's gun winds up lodged in Marcus's posterior! When Marcus's D.E.A. agent sister Syd--another amusing source of contention between the pair--winds up under the control of the Cuban villain (Jordi Molla), the pair must put their differences aside in order to save the day. Gabrielle Union, Peter Stormare, Theresa Randle and Joe Pantoliano co-star. Directed by Michael Bay (Armageddon, Pearl Harbor); story by Marianne Wibberley & Comac Wibberley and Ron Shelton; screenplay by Ron Shelton and Jerry Stahl.

 

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
Shadrach

PG13 Time: 88
In this warmhearted drama set in Virginia during the Depression, an unwashed, bigoted white family takes in both the rich boy next door and a 99-year-old former slave who has come to be buried on the grounds of his former plantation, now the family's ramshackle property. The story comes from William Styron (Sophie's Choice), whose daughter Susanna Styron directed the film.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
The Hudsucker Proxy

PG Time: 110
The Coen Brothers (Fargo) produced and directed this "visually stunning and funny" (New York Times) comedy-drama about an innocent mailroom clerk's amazing rise--and nearly disastrous fall--in big business. One day fresh-off-the-bus Tim Robbins is working in the mailroom of a big New York company, the next day he's the president! It's all part of a plot by wheeler-dealer Paul Newman to depress the stock and take over the company. Jennifer Jason Leigh (Si

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Swimfan

PG13 Time: 84
A hunky high-school swimmer with a great future finds his life sinking to the bottom after a lusty fling with a slinky, but psychotic new girl on campus. Jesse Bradford stars as the swim-team standout Ben Cronin whose private lesson with attractive new co-ed Madison (Erika Christensen) leads to steamy antics in the pool. Madison claims its only a one-night stand, but it's not long before the sultry sexpot becomes a full-fledged stalker leading Ben down a dangerous path that could cost him his girlfriend, his career--and even his life. Shiri Appleby, Kate Burton and Dan Hedaya co-star. Directed by John Polson.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack Of The Clones

PG Time: 142
Ten years after the events of Episode I--The Phantom Menace, George Lucas's epic Star Wars series continues! With Queen Padme Amidala (now a Senator) under death threats, it's up to Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his rebellious teen apprentice Anakin Skywalker to keep her safe. But while Obi-Wan investigates the source of the threats and a rumored clone army, the dark side within Anakin begins to awaken--while he is simultaneously pulled toward a passionate, but forbidden romance with Padme. Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Frank Oz, Samuel L. Jackson and Christopher Lee star. (C) 2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Bend It Like Beckham

PG13 Time: 112
A talented British teen scores a spot on a local women's soccer team but is forced to hide it from her traditional Indian family. For 18-year-old Jess (Parminder Nagra), her family's ideals of marriage and good cooking take a backseat to idolizing the ball-handling techniques of English soccer star David Beckham. Then she meets Jules (Keira Knightley), a blonde tomboy with a passion for English football, who convinces her to tryout for a women's club. The duo's sharp skills make them excellent teammates...and best friends. But when Jess' parents discover her secret, she is forced to choose between her family's goals--and the ones she scores on the field. With Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Directed by Gurinder Chadha; written by Gurinder Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges and Guljit Bindra.

5:30PM ET/4:30 C
High Crimes

PG13 Time: 115
Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman (co-stars of Kiss the Girls) reteam for this intense legal thriller about a beautiful attorney who defends her husband against the Army's charges that he killed innocent civilians during a mission in a Latin American village. Jim Caviezel plays the accused man whose charges may be part of a military cover-up...or something far more treacherous. It's up to his sexy, high-profile wife (Judd) to get to the bottom of the mystery, but her only hope lies in a troubled co-counsel (Freeman) whose alcohol problem could doom the case. Also with Adam Scott and Amanda Peet. Directed by Carl Franklin.

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Swimfan

PG13 Time: 84
A hunky high-school swimmer with a great future finds his life sinking to the bottom after a lusty fling with a slinky, but psychotic new girl on campus. Jesse Bradford stars as the swim-team standout Ben Cronin whose private lesson with attractive new co-ed Madison (Erika Christensen) leads to steamy antics in the pool. Madison claims its only a one-night stand, but it's not long before the sultry sexpot becomes a full-fledged stalker leading Ben down a dangerous path that could cost him his girlfriend, his career--and even his life. Shiri Appleby, Kate Burton and Dan Hedaya co-star. Directed by John Polson.



9:00PM ET/8:00 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).

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
48 HRS.

R Time: 96
Here is one of the most explosive--and uproarious-- screen partnerships in years! The blockbuster crime adventure has smoo-o-o-th Eddie Murphy as a fast-talking, streetwise con sprung from the pen for two days to help hard-boiled cop Nick Nolte hunt down a pair of vicious killers.

3:10AM ET/2:10 C
Second Skin

R Time: 90
Sam Kane, the owner of a used-book store, becomes involved with beautiful, mysterious Crystal Ball (Natasha Henstridge), who gets hit by a car outside of his shop. Sam helps her out and the pair quickly become lovers...until a dangerous Cleveland mobster tracks her down! But the truth is never as it seems, leading to shocking twists in this gripping film noir. With Angus MacFadyen, Liam Waite and Peter Fonda (The Limey).

4:45AM ET/3:45 C
Owning Mahowny

R Time: 105
A bank manager slips into a downward spiral as he embezzles money from the institution to feed his gambling addiction. Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in the true story of Dan Mahowny, a Canadian bank manager who pocketed millions from his own branch in the early 1980s--only to lose it all on the gambling floors of Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Minnie Driver co-stars as Mahowny's unassuming girlfriend who works with him at the bank. Screenplay by Maurice Chauvet, based on the book Stung by Gary Ross. With Maury Chaykin and John Hurt. Directed by Richard Kwietniowski (Love and Death on Long Island).
 

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Mississippi Burning

Burning WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
R 2h 7m
Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe star in this searing historical drama that follows two FBI agents - one a grizzled veteran of bending rules and getting results, the other a starry-eyed, by-the-book do-gooder - who investigate the gruesome murder of civil rights workers in the racially polarized South of 1960's America. Frances McDormand and Brad Dourif costar in this powerful film from director Alan Parker ("Angela's Ashes"), nominated for seven Academy Awards.

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
PG 1h 32m
Dan Hedaya and Gia Carides costar with stunt-performing, death-defying comic thrillseeker Super Dave Osborne (Bob Einstein) in this comic adventure that finds the accident-prone klutz of an Evel Knievel emerging from retirement to aid the cause of a sick little boy - setting the stage for mishaps galore, an encounter with mimes and a half-mile leap over trucks loaded with toxic waste and dynamite!

2:05PM ET/1:05 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.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Sol Goode

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Surround / CCAP
R 1h 40m
A struggling Los Angeles actor (Balthazar Getty) faces the dead ends of both his unrealized career aspirations and his womanizing ways in this romantic Generation X ensemble comedy. Tori Spelling, Jamie Kennedy, Katharine Towne, Cheri Oteri, Natasha Gregson Wagner and Jason Bateman costar.

5:45PM ET/4:45 C
Mississippi Burning

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
R 2h 7m
Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe star in this searing historical drama that follows two FBI agents - one a grizzled veteran of bending rules and getting results, the other a starry-eyed, by-the-book do-gooder - who investigate the gruesome murder of civil rights workers in the racially polarized South of 1960's America. Frances McDormand and Brad Dourif costar in this powerful film from director Alan Parker ("Angela's Ashes"), nominated for seven Academy Awards.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
The Italian Job

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 51m
Crime thriller remake starring Mark Wahlberg as Charlie, a criminal mastermind out to get revenge on the former crony (Edward Norton) that betrayed Charlie and murdered his mentor John (Donald Sutherland). With the help of John's safecracker daughter (Charlize Theron) and the rest of his loyal team, Charlie sets out to score some payback with a complex scheme involving armored cars, L.A. traffic and the diminutive vehicle known as the Mini-Cooper. Seth Green, Mos Def and Jason Statham costar.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Ghost Story

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
TV14 - VLD 47m
A darkly satirical, imaginative vision of the afterlife is the setting for this comically offbeat new Showtime Original Series from creator Bryan Fuller ("Star Trek: Voyager"). Ellen Muth stars as Georgia "George" Lass, a disaffected teen surprised to find her spirit still exists after she's killed by a chunk of space station that hurtles to Earth. George soon begins her new job - as a "reaper," gathering souls under the watchful eye of her boss Rube (Mandy Patinkin). Rebecca Gayheart, Jasmine Guy and Cynthia Stevenson costar.

3:35AM ET/2:35 C
Save Me

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
R 1h 34m
Lonely and smarting from a recent separation from his wife, stockbroker Harry Hamlin is putty in the hands of a beautiful, mysterious woman (Lysette Anthony) who asks him to protect her from her boyfriend (Michael Ironside), a shrink who's become mentally unbalanced. Olivia Hussey, Steve Railsback and Joseph Campanella costar in this adult thriller.

5:15AM ET/4:15 C
The Extreme Adventures of Super Dave

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo / CCAP
PG 1h 32m
Dan Hedaya and Gia Carides costar with stunt-performing, death-defying comic thrillseeker Super Dave Osborne (Bob Einstein) in this comic adventure that finds the accident-prone klutz of an Evel Knievel emerging from retirement to aid the cause of a sick little boy - setting the stage for mishaps galore, an encounter with mimes and a half-mile leap over trucks loaded with toxic waste and dynamite!


 

9:05AM ET/8:05 C
The Air Up There

A college basketball coach ventures into deepest Africa to recruit a very tall sports prodigy.

11:15AM ET/10:15 C
Willard

A lonely man finds revenge on his enemies with the help of his army of killer rats. Starring Crispin Glover.

7:05PM ET/6:05 C
The Air Up There

A college basketball coach ventures into deepest Africa to recruit a very tall sports prodigy.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
All About The Benjamins

A bounty hunter chasing a bailjumper stumbles across a diamond heist. Starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps.

2:15AM ET/1:15 C
Nowhere To Run

A tough escaped convict saves a lonely widow's farm and children.

5:45AM ET/4:45 C
I Love Trouble

Sparks fly between rival Chicago reporters (Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte) chasing down a story that starts with a train wreck.
 

12:50AM ET/11:50 C
The Hours

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 55m
Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman stars in this meditative drama as famed author Virginia Woolf, who is beginning work on her literary masterpiece "Mrs. Dalloway" even as she battles a crippling depression - and as a pair of similarly desperate women (Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep) in other eras deal with crises of their own by reading Woolf's seminal work. Ed Harris, Jeff Daniels and John C. Reilly costar in this acclaimed adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Stephen Daldry ("Billy Elliott").

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

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 55m
Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman stars in this meditative drama as famed author Virginia Woolf, who is beginning work on her literary masterpiece "Mrs. Dalloway" even as she battles a crippling depression - and as a pair of similarly desperate women (Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep) in other eras deal with crises of their own by reading Woolf's seminal work. Ed Harris, Jeff Daniels and John C. Reilly costar in this acclaimed adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Stephen Daldry ("Billy Elliott").

11:45PM ET/10:45 C
The Pope Of Greenwich Village

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
CCAP
R 2h 1m
Mickey Rourke shot to fame in this stark, gritty drama as a New York loser on the make who botches a safe-cracking heist with his cousin (Eric Roberts) and must answer to both the police and local organized crime bosses. Daryl Hannah, Burt Young, Geraldine Page and Kenneth McMillan costar in this seamy slice of ethnic life from screenwriter Vincent Patrick ("Family Business," "The Godfather Part III").

1:45AM ET/12:45 C
Smoke

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Stereo / CCAP
R 1h 53m
No Description Available.

 

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