HD Programming Guide for Monday, December 8, 2003 — ABC, CBS, NBC, WB, PBS, Discovery

ABC in 720P

9:00PM ET/8:00 C

9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM C

St. Louis Rams @ Cleveland Browns

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Hope you're ready for some football because ABC has a game for you! Watch the St. Louis Rams go into the heart of the Dawg Pound and play the Browns at 9 p.m. (ET) on Monday Night Football. The underdog Browns are looking to prove there's no such thing as a sure thing in football and will attempt to pull of a major upset. Sound crazy? Well according to John Madden's MNF preview, the Browns may be able to pull off the upset just like the Jets did a week ago.

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The Young and the Restless

Welcome to Genoa City... Where the Newmans and Abbots do battle in the bedroom.

 

 

8:00 PM ET / 7:00 C
Yes Dear

Hooked on Comics"

Upon retiring, Greg's dad, Tom, discovers a penchant for collecting Superman comic books and insists on dressing the part at home and in public. Natalie, Greg's mom, is mortified and turns to her son for help. In turn, Greg sets off to find his dad a new hobby and learns a family secret along the way.

Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence reprise their roles as Greg’s parents.

8:30 PM ET/ 7:30 C
Still Standing

"Still Driving"
As Brian approaches his 16th birthday, Bill is ecstatic with the prospect of passing down his driving knowledge to his son. However, Bill’s aggressive teaching style forces Brian to secretly turn to Judy for lessons.

9:00 PM ET / 8:00 C
Everybody Loves Raymond

"Thank You Notes"
Robert and Amy return from their romantic honeymoon only to have Marie give them a guilt trip for not sending out their thank you notes yet.
 

9:30 PM ET / 8:30 C
Two and One Half Men

 

 

 

 

"Big Flappy Bastards"
Unsure of how to properly discipline Jake, Charlie decides to give him the cold shoulder when he "forgets" to stop feeding the seagulls and leaves the door open. Meanwhile, Alan gets a surprise from Judith when he goes home to fix her sprinklers.

10:00 PM ET / 9:00 C
CSI Miami
 

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NBC in 1080i

 

11:35PM ET/10:35 C
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno

Tonight's Guests

Jude Law

Also

Tracy Morgan, Pink
 

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WB in 1080i

 

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Everwood

Amy's depression over Colin's death takes a turn for the worse and Madison comes to the rescue by helping Ephram understand why his baby sister is acting like such a brat. 
 

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PBS in 1080i

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Discovery in 1080i

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Great Books

"Arabian Nights"
Arabian Nights is hymn to storytelling, a vast compendium of tales of wonder, adventure, eroticism and romance. It tells of its origins, its translations and communicates the delight in storytelling which is at the heart of the book.
 

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Hollywood Spotlight

"Episode 6"
No Description Available.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Golf Escapes

"Episode 3"
No Description Available.

8:00AM ET/9:00 C
Anatomy Of A Crash

From the second you get behind the wheel of an automobile, you are at risk. Learn how forensic experts investigate what occurs at the moment of impact during an accident and examine the latest technology that is improving safety standards.

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
A Bridge To Mars

The first mission to Mars will require astronauts to stay on the Red Planet for nearly two years. In preparation, leading scientists come together on Devon Island, deemed by NASA as the most Mars-like place on Earth.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
A Wedding Story

"Erin & Spencer"
No Description Available.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
A Wedding Story

"Double Wedding"
No Description Available.

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
A Makeover Story

"Shakespeare In Style"
No Description Available.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
A Makeover Story

"Beaux Art Beauties"
No Description Available.

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Weird Homes

"Outside The Box"
Three strange and wonderful homes defy construction conventions. A Quebec chef retired to the country to build cottages assembled from found objects. In California a water tower keeps Jerry Wallace dry. And a house without corners - a geodesic dome.

12:30PM ET/11:30 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.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Insectia

"Life In A Single Tree"
Join Georges Brossard in the Amazon where trees provide everything necessary to support an entire insect community. Among the many inhabitants are bark bugs using the surface for camouflage while termites and ants create vast roadways inside the trunk.

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"The Red Deer"
The Red Deer River has a magnificent mix of nature and culture. It rises out of a glacier in Banff, meanders through the grasslands, and cuts through the Alberta badlands.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
African Garden Of Eden

While most of the year the Kalahari Desert is as inhospitable as any place on earth, the rains briefly transform it into a lush oasis. Follow the animals that travel hundreds of miles lured by the water, but stay only until the land becomes barren again.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
A Wedding Story

"Erin & Spencer"
No Description Available.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
A Makeover Story

"Shakespeare In Style"
No Description Available.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
A Bridge To Mars

The first mission to Mars will require astronauts to stay on the Red Planet for nearly two years. In preparation, leading scientists come together on Devon Island, deemed by NASA as the most Mars-like place on Earth.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Hollywood Spotlight

"Episode 6"
No Description Available.

5:30PM ET/4:30 C
Golf Escapes

"Episode 3"
No Description Available.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Legacy Of Generations

Pottery making is one of the most enduring Native American traditions. Visit with a Southwest Indian grandmother as she passes the secrets of her craft to the generations of woman in her family.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Woven By The Grandmothers

Images of natural beauty provide rich inspiration for Native American weavers. Explore their work featured in the exhibition, "Woven by the Grandmothers: 19th Century Navajo Texiles."

 

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Insectia

"Time Travellers"
Go back in time to discover the insects of old, trapped in amber and perfectly preserved in little time machines. Scientists have even extracted ancient insects' DNA from the huge number caught in the prehistoric amber of the Dominican Republic.

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"Columbia, The"
The Columbia River, 2,000 kilmoters in legnth, originates from the marshes of Columbia Lake in southeastern British Columbia. Flowing through the Arrow Lakes, the river meets the Pacific near Astoria, Oregon. The river produces nearly 1/3 of BC's power.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Xtreme Martial Arts

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

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Behind The Scenes: Xtreme Martial Arts

No Description Available.

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Wyoming Wild

The Great Plains of Wyoming are a rugged paradise where many creatures thrive. A visit to Yellowstone National Park in the fall reveals valleys filled with coyote, moose, otters and swans.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Xtreme Martial Arts

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

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Behind The Scenes: Xtreme Martial Arts

No Description Available.

1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Wyoming Wild

The Great Plains of Wyoming are a rugged paradise where many creatures thrive. A visit to Yellowstone National Park in the fall reveals valleys filled with coyote, moose, otters and swans.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Insectia

"Time Travellers"
Go back in time to discover the insects of old, trapped in amber and perfectly preserved in little time machines. Scientists have even extracted ancient insects' DNA from the huge number caught in the prehistoric amber of the Dominican Republic.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Great Canadian Rivers

"Columbia, The"
The Columbia River, 2,000 kilmoters in legnth, originates from the marshes of Columbia Lake in southeastern British Columbia. Flowing through the Arrow Lakes, the river meets the Pacific near Astoria, Oregon. The river produces nearly 1/3 of BC's power.

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

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

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Behind The Scenes: Xtreme Martial Arts

No Description Available.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Wyoming Wild

The Great Plains of Wyoming are a rugged paradise where many creatures thrive. A visit to Yellowstone National Park in the fall reveals valleys filled with coyote, moose, otters and swans.
 

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INHD in 1080i

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Farther Than The Eye Can See

The first HD documentary ever from the summit of Mount Everest is an intimate look inside one of the most successful expeditions there. Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind person to stand on top of the world. Teammate Sherman Bull became the oldest person to summit Everest and with his son.  
TV-14
Runtime: 1:17

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Daring Divine Peaks

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Women's College Basketball:Texas @ Penn State

NR
Runtime: 2:58

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
The Pavilion

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:55

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Farther Than The Eye Can See

TV-14
Runtime: 1:17

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
The Four Musketeers
D'Artagnan has become a Musketeer. Protestants hold La Rochelle, and the Queen loves Buckingham, who'll soon send ships to support the rebels. Richelieu enlists Rochefort to kidnap Constance, the Queen's go-between and D'Artagnan's love. The Cardinal uses the wily, amoral Milady de Winter to distract D'Artagnan. But soon, she is D'Artagnan's sworn enemy, and she has an unfortunate history with Athos as well. Milady goes to England to dispatch Buckingham; the Musketeers fight the rebels. Milady, with Rochefort's help, then turns to her personal agenda. Can D'Artagnan save Constance, defeat Rochefort, slip de Winter's ire, and stay free of the Cardinal? All for one, one for all.  

PG
Runtime: 1:47

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Wild Hawaii

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Twilight Zone #37: Sunrise

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:22

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
The Song Remains The Same

PG
Runtime: 2:16

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Waiting For Guffman

This mock documentary chronicles the attempts of the residents of Blaine, Missouri to put on an amateur show celebrating the town's 150th anniversary. Broadway producer Guffman is invited to see the show open.  

R
Runtime: 1:24

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
The Song Remains The Same

PG
Runtime: 2:16

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Waiting For Guffman

R
Runtime: 1:24

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Twilight Zone #37: Sunrise

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:22

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
A Clockwork Orange

R
Runtime: 2:17
 

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INHD2 in 1080i

6:00AM ET/5:00 C
On The Edge Of Destruction: Frank Slide

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:49

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
The Four Musketeers
D'Artagnan has become a Musketeer. Protestants hold La Rochelle, and the Queen loves Buckingham, who'll soon send ships to support the rebels. Richelieu enlists Rochefort to kidnap Constance, the Queen's go-between and D'Artagnan's love. The Cardinal uses the wily, amoral Milady de Winter to distract D'Artagnan. But soon, she is D'Artagnan's sworn enemy, and she has an unfortunate history with Athos as well. Milady goes to England to dispatch Buckingham; the Musketeers fight the rebels. Milady, with Rochefort's help, then turns to her personal agenda. Can D'Artagnan save Constance, defeat Rochefort, slip de Winter's ire, and stay free of the Cardinal? All for one, one for all.  

PG
Runtime: 1:47

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Anime: Noir #19

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Anime: Noir #20

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Warren Miller's Snowriders

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:36

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

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
The Song Remains The Same

PG
Runtime: 2:16

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Women's College Basketball:Texas @ Penn State

NR
Runtime: 2:58

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Crystal Kingdom #2

This is the second in a documentary series highlighting the incredible beauty and rich history of Sweden's glass and crystal factories. With fascinating interviews, one of a kind art pieces, and an inside look at the factories of Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Afors, SEA, Studioglas, and many others. This is an exciting and educational series for viewers of all ages.  

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:22

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Thunder On The Brazos

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:26

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Sea Forest

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Minnesota Extreme

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
Twilight Zone #37: Sunrise

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:22

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Bridge Dwellers: The Bats Of Austin

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Canada's Castle In The Rockies

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Wild Hawaii

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Upon This Rock

TV-G
Runtime: 0:25

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Twilight Zone #37: Sunrise

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:22

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Crystal Kingdom #2

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:22

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
A Clockwork Orange

In a futuristic Britain, a gang of teenagers go on the rampage every night, beating and raping helpless victims. After one of the boys quells an uprising in the gang, they knock him out and leave him for the police to find. He agrees to try "aversion therapy" to shorten his jail sentence. When he is eventually let out, he hates violence, but the rest of his gang members are still after him.  

R
Runtime: 2:17

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
The Four Musketeers

PG
Runtime: 1:47

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Warren Miller's Snowriders

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:36
 

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
A Caribbean Workout 2003

In Carlisle Bay on the southwest corner of Barbados features Pilates.

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
White Hot Winter

Lake Louise/Banff - The jewel of the Alberta Rockies, Lake Louise really is postcard perfect. Meet the woman who started the Lake Louise "friends" program, an idea that's been copied at nearly every ski resort across North America. Then, catch an old-fashioned shinny game, plus an historical snowshoe tour with a real Mountain Guide...he even looks the part!

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
HDNet's Across America

Host Ron Kruck dons breeches and a hunting jacket to join in the century-old tradition of fox hunting in Lexington, Kentucky.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Higher Definition

Pop-culture writer Robert Wilonsky talks with filmmakers, actors and other famous people about the making of entertainment in the age of high-definition. This isn't your average sitdown chit-chat show, but a program that takes full advantage of high definition--interesting talk with fascinating people in entertaining situations, in other words. Interspersed with interviews, we will preview upcoming films and TV shows with high-def clips.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Harlem Globetrotters in Bermuda

HDNet travels with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters as they bring the magic of basketball to the beautiful island of Bermuda. From great action on the court to fun in the sun, the globetrotters take in this island paradise. Hosted by HDNet's Kandace Krueger.

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

December 2003 - Take a look at HDNet's weekly schedule with segments from the World Report, Across America, the NHL on HDNet, The Fugitive, and An American In Canada. HDNet This Month also gives you a sneak peak at the films you can see this month on HDNet Movies. HDNet is television like you've never seen before.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
The Desert Speaks

Desert Whales - Located just below the elbow of Baja California, San Ignacio lagoon is the temporary home to some of the peninsula's most famous visitors-the Gray Whales. Here, within a few hundred square miles, eighty percent of the majestic whales' life cycle transpires. Observe feeding, nursing, teaching, cuddling, and courtship from a tiny fishing boat just a few feet away.

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Washington D.C.: Our Nation's Capital

A fascinating portrait of the capital of the United States. Perspectives from the air and ground capture the sense of grandeur and history that give the city its character.

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Smart Travels Europe

Hill Towns of Tuscany and Umbria - Castles, vineyards, walled cities and a fierce medieval rivalry that lingers today - all part of our adventure in the Italian hill towns. Explore the multi-towered town of San Gimignano, watch grapes being harvested at a winery and drop in on the cheese festival in Pienza. Plus, tips on driving through the maze-like streets of a hill town and finding a place to stay.

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

Avalanches: The Rising Tide - Avalanche deaths in the U.S. have doubled in the past 10 years. In this HDNet World Report we travel to Colorado, the state that has the highest number of avalanche deaths in the nation. Up to seven feet of new snow in the Rocky Mountains this spring pushed avalanche danger to its highest level in years - extreme. We'll look at what causes snow slides and hear from those who've lived through their devastating force. We'll travel with ski patrollers who use explosives to manage avalanche danger and we'll watch a chocolate lab sniff out victims buried beneath the snow.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
HDNet World Report

 

 

Gibraltar: Everyone Wants a Piece of the Rock - A 300 year old conflict between Spain and Britain that has yet to be resolved, the strategic location of Gibraltar on the south of Spain at the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean sea is the last British colony in the world. World Report explores the uniqueness of the Gibraltarian history and way of life; its people, mixture of cultures and the uncertainty of its future and identity.

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

True Music is proud to introduce you to FruitCake-SuperBeing, a band that sounds like Beck fused with ZZ Top, and looks like they raided the closet of the Blues Brothers. Join Patricia Vonne for an acoustic set of Texas Rock. Finally, kick it with the punk-pop sound of Kansas band Ultimate Fake Book.

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

The Dropouts - Hogan's men dupe the Gestapo and help three German atomic scientists escape to England.

 

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Ladies Man

After winning the lottery and $25,000, Mitzi decides to spend the money on an amazing cruise to the Greek Islands. That is until she meets resident gigolo, Don Rio Sepulveda. Don Rio gets a whiff of the small fortune Mitzi has won and pours on the charm to get in good with her. For the first time in a long time, Mitzi feels the excitement and passion that has long since been gone from her life. But Jimmy is suspicious and sets out to find the true intentions of Senor Sepulveda.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Square Pegs

Halloween XII - Patty and Lauren are exuberant over being invited to a Halloween party with the popular kids until the festivities take on a spooky air of uneasiness and the sense that they're all being watched -- by something.

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

Oh, Baby - Scandal rocks Dolly's campaign thanks to a protest striptease by Lydia and Paulie's decision to have marital relations in public.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Higher Definition Take Two

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wolonsky revisits interviews from some of his favorite directors, starting with actor/director, Kevin Costner. Kevin talks about his movie Open Range and how he seems to be out of step with Hollywood. Next, David Cronenberg talks about his movie Spider and how he got started as a filmmaker. Director Eli Roth talks about his movie Cabin Fever, plus an interview with Robert Rodriguez on the set of Spy Kids 3-D, Game Over.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Alison Krauss & Union Station

This incredible performance by Alison Krauss and Union Station at the Louisville Palace in Louisville, Kentucky blends bluegrass, jazz and folk. In 1995 Alison Krauss won the grammy award for female country vocalist of the year. This awesome performance finds bluegrass's most celebrated crossover band at the top of it's game.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
True Music: Extended Play

Sugarcult - The pop-punk-rock sound of Sugarcult is back on True Music and this time as a 30 minute Extended Play episode. You'll see your favorite songs like 'Bouncin' off the Walls' and 'Pretty Girl', plus never before seen interview moments that will leave you laughing.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
MLS: Behind the Net

Explore the excitement and drama of the 2003 Major League Soccer season. HDNet's Glenn Davis and Marcelo Balboa break down the year with insights and perspectives found nowhere else.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
That's Life Premiere

Baum's Thesis - As Jackie searches for a middle name for her son, Victor, she's determined not to use her father's name, despite the fact that she has never met the man. Meanwhile, Lydia is stung when Dr. Hackett's evaluation of her job performance isn't perfect, giving her low marks for getting too personally involved in her patients' lives.

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Ladies Man Premiere

El Dutchy - Jimmy and Donna discover Bonnie, who has failed her latest driver's test, has been sneaking out at night in their car. Donna decides she should be grounded for six months, which puts them at odds.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Charlie's Angels Premiere

The Consenting Adults - A computer dating service, fronting for prostitutes and their robber accomplices, starts an underworld war by stealing hot diamonds from a syndicate courier. Jill infiltrates the dating service, but finds that the prostitute involved in the burglary has led the crime boss to the diamonds. In a last ditch effort to gain evidence, Angels Sabrina and Jill disguise themselves as veterinarians and steal the syndicate chieftain's championship racehorse.

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Hogan's Heroes Premiere

Top Hat, White Tie and Bomb Sight - Col. Klink becomes an unwitting accomplice in Hogan's efforts to make contact with an Allied agent.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
That's Life

Baum's Thesis - As Jackie searches for a middle name for her son, Victor, she's determined not to use her father's name, despite the fact that she has never met the man. Meanwhile, Lydia is stung when Dr. Hackett's evaluation of her job performance isn't perfect, giving her low marks for getting too personally involved in her patients' lives.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Ladies Man

El Dutchy - Jimmy and Donna discover Bonnie, who has failed her latest driver's test, has been sneaking out at night in their car. Donna decides she should be grounded for six months, which puts them at odds.

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Charlie's Angels

The Consenting Adults - A computer dating service, fronting for prostitutes and their robber accomplices, starts an underworld war by stealing hot diamonds from a syndicate courier. Jill infiltrates the dating service, but finds that the prostitute involved in the burglary has led the crime boss to the diamonds. In a last ditch effort to gain evidence, Angels Sabrina and Jill disguise themselves as veterinarians and steal the syndicate chieftain's championship racehorse.

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

Top Hat, White Tie and Bomb Sight - Col. Klink becomes an unwitting accomplice in Hogan's efforts to make contact with an Allied agent.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
HDNet This Month

December 2003 - Take a look at HDNet's weekly schedule with segments from the World Report, Across America, the NHL on HDNet, The Fugitive, and An American In Canada. 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.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Chinese Communist Party: The New Leap Forward

Thanks to reforms initiated by former party head and President Jiang Zemin and others, Chinese communism today appears to have adopted some remarkably capitalistic ideologies. These reforms have had profound effects on China's economy and have shaken up some fundamental parts of the culture. But as the drums of reform continue to beat, China is on the march.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Bette

Halloween - Bette wants to go trick-or-treating with Rose, who is less than thrilled about going out for Halloween with her mother. After wrecking Dolly Parton's TV special, Bette steals one of Dolly's outfits for her daughter, and winds up getting Dolly arrested.

 

 

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
First Monday

Family Secrets - The Justices debate on the 1st Amendment & National Security. When a book is published that could hurt National Security information. Ellie wants the book published so she can learn how her dad died.

5:30AM ET/4:30 C
What About Joan

My Dinner with Jake - Joan recounts the details of her first date with Jake when her students find it hard to believe Jake is Joan's boyfriend after he stops by her classroom.
 

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6:05AM ET/5:05 C
Omega Man

PG - 1:38
Cast: Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash Director: Boris Sagal
The sole survivor of a biological plague must fight the genetically altered population who blame him for destroying their world.

7:45AM ET/6:45 C
Uptown Saturday Night

PG - 1:44
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor Director: Sidney Poitier
Comedy about two pals who try to retrieve a stolen winning lottery ticket, and become involved with an underworld kingpin. Sidney Poitier directs and stars.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Wild Rovers

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

 

11:45AM ET/10:45 C
Sunshine

R - 3:00
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Rosemary Harris, Rachel Weisz Director: Istv‡n Szab—
The story of the trials and tribulations of three generations of a Hungarian Jewish family.

2:50PM ET/1:50 C
Barry Lyndon

PG - 3:04
Cast: Ryan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee Director: Stanley Kubrick
An 18th century Irish rogue travels the battlefields and parlors of Europe determined to lead the life of a nobleman.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Winter People

PG-13 - 1:50
Cast: Kurt Russell, Kelly McGillis, Lloyd Bridges Director: Ted Kotcheff
Set in a cold Appalachian town during the depression, a blended family must deal with tough times.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
In the Mood

PG-13 - 1:38
Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Talia Balsam, Beverly D'Angelo Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Tells the story of "The Woo-Woo Kid," a 15 year-old California boy who made headlines in 1944 for having affairs with two "older" women.

9:45PM ET/8:45 C
That Night

PG-13 - 1:29
Cast: Juliette Lewis, C. Thomas Howell, Helen Shaver Director: Craig Bolotin
Coming-of-age story about special friendships, first love and a long summer night, that changes the lives of three people forever.

11:15PM ET/10:15 C
In the Mood

PG-13 - 1:38
Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Talia Balsam, Beverly D'Angelo Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Tells the story of "The Woo-Woo Kid," a 15 year-old California boy who made headlines in 1944 for having affairs with two "older" women.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
That Night

PG-13 - 1:29
Cast: Juliette Lewis, C. Thomas Howell, Helen Shaver Director: Craig Bolotin
Coming-of-age story about special friendships, first love and a long summer night, that changes the lives of three people forever.

2:30AM ET/1:30 C
Lush Life

R - 1:45
Cast: Forest Whitaker, Jeff Goldblum, Kathy Baker Director: Michael Elias
Life of two best friends who play jazz in night clubs.

4:15AM ET/3:15 C
The Little Drummer Girl




 

 

 

 

 

 

R - 2:10
Cast: Diane Keaton, Yorgo Voyagis, Klaus Kinski Director: George Roy Hill
An American actress who is recruited for her pro-Palestinian views, gets caught up in the world of international terrorism.
 

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The following programs are listed in the Cinemax HDTV Eastern feed but as yet do not carry the notation which clearly denotes that they are sent in the HDTV format as do their sister company HBO. We hope all of these programs are in HDTV but that may not entirely be the case. We will contact the company today to insure that proper descriptions are made.

6:35AM ET/5:35 C
The Vault Of Horror

PG 86
Trapped together in the basement of a skyscraper, five men reveal their recurring dreams of terror. But are they only dreams? A 1973 anthology with Terry-Thomas, Dawn Addams, Michael Craig and Denholm Elliott.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
The Secret Garden

TVG 92
A young orphan brings joy to her wealthy, widowed uncle and his wheelchair-bound son by tending an abandoned garden on his estate in this classic tale. Mary Lennox is sent to live with her reclusive uncle and cousin on the Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents. Her obstinate cousin Colin has leg ailments and refuses all remedies to get well while his reclusive father hides away still mourning the loss of his late wife. But when Mary discovers a neglected garden on the manor and resurrects it with the help of a neighbor boy, she brings new life to the entire estate and its inhabitants. Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this 1949 classic stars Margaret O'Brien, Herbert Marshall, Dean Stockwell, Gladys Cooper, Elsa Lanchester, Brian Roper and Reginald Owen. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox.

9:35AM ET/8:35 C
Twilight Zone The Movie

PG 101
Dim the lights. Sit back. Relax. You are about to enter a strange world where time and space converge. Four different directors pay homage to Rod Serling's landmark TV series with eerie tales of fantasy and horror. A shaky air traveler sees a creature on a jet wing; a guardian angel transforms a group of old folks into kids; a family is terrorized by a young boy with strange powers; and a bigot gets a firsthand lesson in racial injustice.

11:15AM ET/10:15 C
My Big Fat Greek Wedding

PG 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.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Mortal Thoughts

R 102
A long-suffering housewife kills her abusive husband and her best friend (Demi Moore) helps her cover up the crime. At least, that's the story the friend tells in this twisty suspense-drama. Bruce Willis was a vicious creep who deserved to die, but did wife Glenne Headly (Dick Tracy) really do him in? Detective Harvey Keitel is determined to find the truth.

2:45PM ET/1:45 C
Men In Black II

PG13 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.

4:15PM ET/3:15 C
Like Mike

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

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Star Trek: First Contact

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

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
My Big Fat Greek Wedding

PG 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.

9:35PM ET/8:35 C
Max On Set: The Tuxedo

TVPG 13
Behind the scenes of this action-comedy with Jackie Chan as an unwitting cab driver who inherits an injured millionaire's covert government mission along with the man's computerized tuxedo. Also with Jennifer Love Hewitt.

10:00PM ET/:00 C
Men In Black II

PG13 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.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Hot Line 13: The Gardener

TVMA 27
A rich, childless couple enlist their gardener to sow some wild oats! Hosted by Tanya Roberts.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Passion Before Midnight

TVMA 88
Treachery and deception take a break for various erotic activities in this adult thriller about a young housewife who is suspected in the disappearance of her husband only one day after he tried to kill her! Shayla LaVeaux, Randy Spears, Julia Parton, James Bonn and Mandy Fisher star. Directed by Stan Allen.

1:30AM ET/12:30 C
O

R 94
William Shakespeare's classic tragedy of jealousy and deceit is splendidly adapted in this gripping film that places the story in a modern-day Southern prep school. Odin James (Mekhi Phifer), or O, as he is known, is the school's popular black basketball star who has it all: the talent, the looks and the girl--the striking Desi (Julia Stiles). Tired of playing second fiddle to O, his venomous teammate Hugo (Josh Hartnett) begins planting the seeds of treachery by telling O that Desi has been cheating on him. His nefarious plan quickly takes root, but Hugo underestimates the depth of O's rage...leading to a shocking and tragic climax. Also with Elden Henson, Andrew Keegan, Rain Phoenix, John Heard and Martin Sheen.

3:05AM ET/2:05 C
Sacrifice

R 89
When a convicted robber finds out that his daughter has become the latest victim of a serial killer who specializes in sexual mutilation, he makes a daring escape to seek vengeance. Michael Madsen stars as the fugitive on a mission; Bokeem Woodbine is an FBI agent on his tail. Both are on individual missions that will lead to a dangerous collision with the homicidal maniac. Also with Jamie Luner, Joshua Leonard and Diane Farr.

4:35AM ET/3:35 C
Bad Moon

R 79
There's nothing like travel to change a man...especially when he's bitten by a werewolf! Thanks to a ravenous beast, photojournalist Michael Pare returns from Tibet minus a girlfriend...and infected with the virus that causes him to grow hair and fangs and howl at the moon. Invited to stay with sister Mariel Hemingway and her young son, he soon turns the neighborhood into a slaughterhouse!

 

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
The Pallbearer

PG13 Time:97
Friends star David Schwimmer plays a going-nowhere college grad whose drab life takes a strange turn when he's asked to be a pallbearer at the funeral of a high-school classmate whom he doesn't remember. Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as a mourner who happens to be Schwimmer's childhood crush, while Barbara Hershey plays the dead youth's seductress mother. Also with Michael Rapaport (TV's Boston Public), Toni Collette (About a Boy) and Carol Kane (Annie Hall). Directed by Matt Reeves (TV's Felicity); written by Jason Katims & Matt Reeves.

8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Ernest Scared Stupid

PG Time:92
Jim Varney is back as dim bulb Ernest P. Worrell in this Halloween-themed fourth installment in the Ernest series. This time around, Ernest battles all things scary after he accidentally releases a nasty tree troll whose idea of fun is to turn the local children into wooden dolls. Luckily for the innocent tykes, it's Ernest the Great to the rescue! Eartha Kitt co-stars as a witchy woman who warns Ernest about the troll. Also with Austin Nagler, Shay Astar and Jonas Moscartolo. Directed by John Cherry, story by John Cherry & Coke Sams, screenplay by Charlie Gale and Coke Sams.

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Arthur 2 On The Rocks

PG Time:112
Even the hard times are hilarious when Dudley Moore returns as the rich, wry drunk the world toasted in Arthur. Now married to blue-collar true love Liza Minnelli, Arthur skids from wealth to woe when his ex-fiancee's vengeful father cheats him out of his fortune. Struggling with real life--real jobs and a real, rundown apartment--Dudley and Liza still find delight in their love. But will Arthur ever grow up? Sir John Gielgud returns to help repeat "...the giddy charm of the original" (Hollywood Reporter).

11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Hope And Glory

PG13 Time:112
War is a glorious adventure-at least when it's seen through the eyes of a boy in World War II London. Director John Boorman's amusing, affectionate look back at his own youth has "an invitingly nostalgic spirit and a fine eye for...magical details" (Ne

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
I Spy

PG13 Time:96
Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson team up as the classic mismatched spy duo who must retrieve a valuable stolen aircraft from an international felon in this comical remake of the hit TV show. Murphy and Wilson reprise the roles made famous by Bill Cosby and Robert Culp as the international espionage partners who pursue global villains for the U.S. government. When the President reports a vital U.S. Stealth plane called the Switchblade stolen, Kelly Robinson (Murphy), a suave boxing champ, is paired with Alex Scott (Wilson) a socially awkward, but bright government agent to find the criminals and recover the high-tech jet. Co-starring Famke Janssen and Malcolm McDowell. Directed by Betty Thomas; based on a story by Marianne Wibberley & Cormac Wibberley; screenplay by Marianne Wibberley & Cormac Wibberley and Jay Scherick & David Ronn.

3:15PM ET/2:15 C
The Pallbearer

PG13 Time:97
Friends star David Schwimmer plays a going-nowhere college grad whose drab life takes a strange turn when he's asked to be a pallbearer at the funeral of a high-school classmate whom he doesn't remember. Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as a mourner who happens to be Schwimmer's childhood crush, while Barbara Hershey plays the dead youth's seductress mother. Also with Michael Rapaport (TV's Boston Public), Toni Collette (About a Boy) and Carol Kane (Annie Hall). Directed by Matt Reeves (TV's Felicity); written by Jason Katims & Matt Reeves.

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

PG13 Time:110
Your mission-should you choose to accept it-is to go along with Tom Cruise on "the wildest movie ride of the year" (New York Times). He plays super-agent Ethan Hunt, accused of betraying his agency and selling top-secret information to the highest bidder. Racing from one tight spot to another, he fights to prove his innocence...and to uncover the "mole" who threatens the C.I.A.'s efforts in Eastern Europe.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Angels In America, Part 1 - Chapter 1: Bad News

TVMA Time:65
Look up! Look up! Prepare the way...The Messenger is coming! Academy Award(R) winners Al Pacino (Scent of a Woman), Meryl Streep (Kramer vs. Kramer) and Emma Thompson (Howards End) lead an all-star cast in this two-part, six-chapter movie event. Directed by Mike Nichols (The Graduate, HBO's Wit) and written by Tony Kushner based on his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Angels in America is a monumental film achievement set in a world where fantasy and reality interact in the twilight before the new millennium. Also starring Mary-Louise Parker, Jeffrey Wright, Justin Kirk, Ben Shenkman, Patrick Wilson, James Cromwell, Michael Gambon and Simon Callow.

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
One Hour Photo

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

11:15PM ET/10:15 C
I Spy

PG13 Time:96
Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson team up as the classic mismatched spy duo who must retrieve a valuable stolen aircraft from an international felon in this comical remake of the hit TV show. Murphy and Wilson reprise the roles made famous by Bill Cosby and Robert Culp as the international espionage partners who pursue global villains for the U.S. government. When the President reports a vital U.S. Stealth plane called the Switchblade stolen, Kelly Robinson (Murphy), a suave boxing champ, is paired with Alex Scott (Wilson) a socially awkward, but bright government agent to find the criminals and recover the high-tech jet. Co-starring Famke Janssen and Malcolm McDowell. Directed by Betty Thomas; based on a story by Marianne Wibberley & Cormac Wibberley; screenplay by Marianne Wibberley & Cormac Wibberley and Jay Scherick & David Ronn.

3:40AM ET/2:40 C
True Romance

R Time:118
The morning after they met, they got married. Now they're on the road in a Cadillac convertible with a suitcase of cocaine in the trunk and a vengeful gangster on their tail. Next stop...Hollywood! Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette play the lovebirds on the run in this "vibrant, grisly, gleefully amoral road movie" (New York Times) written by Quentin Tarantino (Reservoir Dogs) and directed by Tony Scott (Top Gun). With Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman, Val Kilmer, Brad Pitt, Christopher Walken, Bronson Pinchot and Samuel L. Jackson.
 

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10:45AM ET/9:45 C
Crimes And Misdemeanors

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
PG13 1h 45m
Three Oscar nods went to this masterful comedy-drama from writer/director Woody Allen starring Martin Landau as an ophthalmologist who secretly orders the murder of his mistress (Anjelica Huston) while a beloved rabbi (Sam Waterston) loses his sight and an idealistic documentary filmmaker (Allen) profiles his famous, obnoxious brother-in-law (Alan Alda). Mia Farrow, Jerry Orbach and Joanna Gleason costar in one of Allen's most acclaimed efforts, a potent examination of right and wrong, winners and losers, and modern morality.

12:45AM ET/11:45 C
Nobody's Baby

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround
R 1 h 53 m
After he rescues an infant from a car wreck, ex-convict Billy Raedeen (Skeet Ulrich) hatches a plot with his good-ol'-boy buddy Buford (Gary Oldman) to extract a ransom from the child's guardians - but fatherhood so agrees with the would-be kidnapper that he finds himself seriously considering keeping the little bundle of joy. Radha Mitchell, Mary Steenburgen and Ed O'Neill costar in this "Raising Arizona"-style comedy. Also known as "Anasazi Moon."

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Surround
G 1h 53m
After he rescues an infant from a car wreck, ex-convict Billy Raedeen (Skeet Ulrich) hatches a plot with his good-ol'-boy buddy Buford (Gary Oldman) to extract a ransom from the child's guardians - but fatherhood so agrees with the would-be kidnapper that he finds himself seriously considering keeping the little bundle of joy. Radha Mitchell, Mary Steenburgen and Ed O'Neill costar in this "Raising Arizona"-style comedy. Also known as "Anasazi Moon."

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Lockdown

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1
TVMA 48m
A 'day in the life' of James Liberti at the parole office includes Dee showing Lucius how the organization runs - and a lockdown at the prison when Kevin's cellmate disappears.

8:50PM ET/7:50 C
High Holy Roller

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1
TVMA 48m
Liberti's vow not to gamble is tested when he's forced to follow a parolee to Atlantic City; Hunter is offered a deal; Lucius brings in parole officer Bowman Calloway to help with the caseload - and Dee takes notice.

9:35PM ET/8:35 C
Cop Killer

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1
TVMA 51m
Liberti must break the news to Rachel that Kevin has been charged with murder; Lucius keeps Dee in the dark about Bow.

10:25PM ET/9:25 C
Hostage

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1
TVMA 48m
James receives a call for help from "meth monster" Randy Wiggins and finds himself in a hostage situation as Dee looks on; Kevin informs Peter his indictment is sealed; Lucius updates Maurice on Kevin's deal.

11:15PM ET/10:15 C
Fly Girl

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1
TVMA 52m
Kevin is pressured to make the deal happen and give up his brother; James takes an interest in a new offender (Serena Williams); as James and Dee get closer, Karen reenters the picture.

1:50AM ET/12:50 C
Gladiator

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Stereo
R 1h 42m
James Marshall ("A Few Good Men") and Cuba Gooding Jr. ("Boyz N the Hood") star s small-time boxers with big-time dreams and hopes of escaping Chicago's mean streets in this action drama. Brian Dennehy, Robert Loggia, Ossie Davis and John Heard costar.
 

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Dale,

STARZ HD East and West is up and running now on sat G-9  Channel 122 and 124 for the 4DTV. It's the same bird that host's HBO's East and west channels.

Oh boy a new addition to the Mag. !!!!!!!!!!!

Hope this helps.


Ken

 

So far Ken I have not been able to find the listings on the STARZ web site. I will contact them today as we had hoped to begin this service today._All we have is this note below. _Dale
 

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