HD Programming Guide for Saturday, December 13, 2003 — ABC, CBS, Discovery and More

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8:00PM ET/7:00 C
I'll Be Home for Christmas

Jonathan Taylor Thomas portrays a California university student named Jake whose father sends him an airline ticket so he can fly home to New York. Jake has alternate plans: he wants to cash the ticket and persuade his girlfriend, Allie, to join him at a beach resort. The stakes get higher when Jake's dad promises to give Jake a restored '57 Porsche if he gets home for Christmas.
 

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9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Hack

"Dial ‘O’ For Murder"
Marcellus finds a young woman who has been raped and murdered and has Olshanksky’s phone number written on the palm of her hand

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
The District

"Hollow Spaces"
Mannion must determine if Alex, the young man who received Ella’s heart, or his cousin is guilty of a robbery where a gas pump exploded and a man died. Meanwhile, Nancy and her mother are the victims of an attempted carjacking and subsequent burglary after her mother buys a car at a police impound auction.
 

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Van Gogh's Van Goghs
Explore the collection of Van Gogh's at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., on loan from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The historical background given, together with his technique show these paintings in a new light.

 

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
When Dinosaurs Roamed America

Travel back in time to an era when great beasts roamed our continent. Examine the evidence in the fossil beds from Maine to Montana to uncover how these creatures lived and died.

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Wild Hawaii

Explore the sublime nature of the Hawaiian Islands. The islands' contrasting ecosystems accomodate many endangered species.

 

9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Manassas: End Of Innocence

This intimate, immersive docudrama tells the true story of the first major battle of the Civil War, First Manassas. Civilians see violence literally erupt in their front yards and naive soldiers' romantic notions of war die as their comrades fall.

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Trading Spaces

"San Clemente: Camino Mojada"
Designers Genevieve Gorder and Vern Yip tackle decorating challenges in San Clemente, California. Genevieve works some bedroom magic in the master suite of Tim and Amy, and Vern sets his sites on Dan and Laurie's loft.

11:00AM ET/10:00 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.

11:30AM ET/10:30 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.

12:00PM ET/11:00 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.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Weird Wheels

"Wheel Of Dreams"
Have a look at some vehicles that go a step beyond utilitarian. Bubble Man's Bubble Van blows bubbles of joy, the Canaloupe car promotes can-do spirit and the Feel Good Cars in Ontario are feeling electric in their second lifetime.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
A Makeover Story

"Shakespeare In Style"
No Description Available.

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
A Makeover Story

"Baptist Choir Belles"
No Description Available.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
A Wedding Story

"Erin & Spencer"
No Description Available.

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
A Wedding Story

"Viviana & Rob"
No Description Available.

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Trading Spaces

"San Clemente: Camino Mojada"
Designers Genevieve Gorder and Vern Yip tackle decorating challenges in San Clemente, California. Genevieve works some bedroom magic in the master suite of Tim and Amy, and Vern sets his sites on Dan and Laurie's loft.

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Manassas: End Of Innocence

This intimate, immersive docudrama tells the true story of the first major battle of the Civil War, First Manassas. Civilians see violence literally erupt in their front yards and naive soldiers' romantic notions of war die as their comrades fall.

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

No Description Available.

5:30PM 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.

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
The Jeff Corwin Experience

"Urban Show"
Wild experiences with a guy who loves adventure as much as he loves wild animals. A television series with a goal...to explore the planet in search of the most fantastic wildlife and wildest adventures before they disappear.

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Trading Spaces

"Pennsylvania: Tremont Drive"
Designer Genevieve Gorder is redecorating the bedroom of a 9-year-old sports fanatic. Across the street Vern Yip infuses casual, hip, elegance into a very classic and formal living room. Amy Wynn helps keep our designers in check by sawing her heart out.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Varanas"
No Description Available.

 

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Washington, D.C.: Our Nation's Capital

Experience the grandeur, history and vitality that gives Washington, D.C. its character. Tour the Smithsonian and all the landmark monuments then journey out to the surrounding countryside to view the sites of legendary battles.

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Setting Sail

"The Great Voyagers"
British explorer James Cook wondered how the Polynesian Triangle spread itself so far. There is now some agreement as to how and when the Polynesians spread out, but much is still speculation. Visit the Marquesas, French Polynesia, Cook Islands and more.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Varanas"
No Description Available.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Washington, D.C.: Our Nation's Capital

Experience the grandeur, history and vitality that gives Washington, D.C. its character. Tour the Smithsonian and all the landmark monuments then journey out to the surrounding countryside to view the sites of legendary battles.

1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Setting Sail

"The Great Voyagers "
British explorer James Cook wondered how the Polynesian Triangle spread itself so far. There is now some agreement as to how and when the Polynesians spread out, but much is still speculation. Visit the Marquesas, French Polynesia, Cook Islands and more.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Trading Spaces

"Pennsylvania: Tremont Drive"
Designer Genevieve Gorder is redecorating the bedroom of a 9-year-old sports fanatic. Across the street Vern Yip infuses casual, hip, elegance into a very classic and formal living room. Amy Wynn helps keep our designers in check by sawing her heart out.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Mysterious Cities Of Asia

"Varanas"
No Description Available.

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Washington, D.C.: Our Nation's Capital

Experience the grandeur, history and vitality that gives Washington, D.C. its character. Tour the Smithsonian and all the landmark monuments then journey out to the surrounding countryside to view the sites of legendary battles.

5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Setting Sail

"Great Voyagers, The"
British explorer James Cook wondered how the Polynesian Triangle spread itself so far. There is now some agreement as to how and when the Polynesians spread out, but much is still speculation. Visit the Marquesas, French Polynesia, Cook Islands and more.
 

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6:30AM ET/5:30 C
Brain Game #10
Test your knowledge as ninth- and tenth-graders compete facing questions including everything from math and science, to arts and current events.  

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

7:00AM ET/6:00 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

8:30AM ET/7:30 C
Sibling Rivalry

A black comedy about a repressed woman, stuck in a tedious marriage, who, at the urging of her sister, has a fling with a chance acquaintance. The stranger dies after an afternoon of mad passionate sex. Unfortunately he also happens to be her long-lost brother-in-law.  

PG-13
Runtime: 1:28

10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Anime: Noir #21

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

10:30AM ET/9:30 C
Anime: Noir #22

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Warren Miller's Snowriders

TV-PG
Runtime: 1:36

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
The Cape Light

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is North Carolina's statue of liberty. It is an icon, a towering symbol of strength and majesty, wrapped in a ribbon of black and white; it's spiral design is known throughout the world. It is America's greatest sentinel to the sea. Since 1870 it has stood, proudly perched at the point of Cape Hatteras, its light bright and blinking, peering out over the ocean, guiding ships through the treacherous waters of diamond shoals. And now the sea threatens to take the light. The National Park Service cares for the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and it's the park service that wants to remove it. There are those who say leave it alone, who wonder why take the risk? Why not use existing technology to build up the beach and stop the ocean? They are passionate against moving their beloved beacon as those who insist it must be moved.  

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
The Cape Light: Away From The Edge

TV-G
Runtime: 0:50

3:00PM ET/2:00 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

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Sibling Rivalry

PG-13
Runtime: 1:28

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Stars Fell On Henrietta

PG
Runtime: 1:45

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Revolution

Al Pacino is Tom Dobb, a poor, illiterate trapper bringing up a young son when rebellion breaks out in New York. "Revolution" demythologizes the American Revolution and lets us see it in a completely new light, from the little people swept along in its wake. The films highlights include authentic, grisly re-creations of famous Revolutionary War battles, including Yorktown and Valley Forge.  

PG
Runtime: 2:07

10:30PM ET/9:30 C
Shaft

Richard Roundtree is a private eye who takes on the Mafia to recover a Harlem mobster's kidnapped daughter in this detective thriller highlighted by Isaac Hayes' hot, Oscar winning score.  


R
Runtime: 1:40

12:30AM ET/11:30 C
Revolution

Al Pacino is Tom Dobb, a poor, illiterate trapper bringing up a young son when rebellion breaks out in New York. "Revolution" demythologizes the American Revolution and lets us see it in a completely new light, from the little people swept along in its wake. The films highlights include authentic, grisly re-creations of famous Revolutionary War battles, including Yorktown and Valley Forge.  


PG
Runtime: 2:07

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Shaft

Richard Roundtree is a private eye who takes on the Mafia to recover a Harlem mobster's kidnapped daughter in this detective thriller highlighted by Isaac Hayes' hot, Oscar winning score.  


R
Runtime: 1:40
 

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6:30AM ET/5:30 C
In Theaters

TV-G
Runtime: 0:28

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Brain Game #10

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Stars Fell On Henrietta

PG
Runtime: 1:45

9:30AM ET/8:30 C
Revolution

PG
Runtime: 2:07

12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Brain Game #10

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon
 

In this Scandinavian tale narrated by Max von Sydow, a mysterious white bear offers a strange proposal to a peasant farmer and his family: he'll make them rich if their youngest daughter will go to live with him in the golden cavern. They agree, and for a time all goes well, until she must travel to a castle and face the horrible Troll Queen. Music by Lyle Mays.
TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Finn McCoul

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Jack And The Beanstalk
In this comic retelling, narrated by Michael Palin, young Jack foolishly sells his family's cow for a handful of magical beans. Overnight, they grow into a beanstalk that reaches up beyond the blue sky itself, leading Jack into a hilarious series of misadventures with a dimwitted ogre and his extra large spouse. Music by David Stewart.  

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Anime: Noir #21

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Anime: Noir #22

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Bridge Dwellers: The Bats Of Austin

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Wild Hawaii

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Canada's Castle In The Rockies

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Kamui Of The Okhotsk

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Anime: Noir #21

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

5:30PM ET/4:30 C
Anime: Noir #22

TV-14
Runtime: 0:25

6:00PM ET/5:00 C
A World In Motion

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:21

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Brain Game #10

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

7:00PM ET/6:00 C
Alaska: Last Frontier

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20

 

7:30PM ET/6:30 C
Minnesota Extreme

Go to the edge of competitive sports with the first-ever Red Bull Kite Freeze event, and the downhill speed skating of the Red Bull Crashed Ice event.  

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:25

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Discoveries...America: Nevada

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50

9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Canada's Castle In The Rockies

The Fairmont Banuf Springs is recognized and admired the world over as a vestige of another era, when luxury reigned supreme. Take a historic tour of the hotel that's fashioned after the castles and hunting lodges of Europe.  

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

9:30PM ET/8:30 C
Space

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:24

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Bridge Dwellers: The Bats Of Austin

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:28

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

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:29

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Alaska: Last Frontier

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:20

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Canada's Castle In The Rockies

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Sibling Rivalry

PG-13
Runtime: 1:28

1:30AM ET/12:30 C
Stars Fell On Henrietta

PG
Runtime: 1:45

3:30AM ET/2:30 C
Brain Game #10

TV-G
Runtime: 0:29

 

 

4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Discoveries...America: Nevada

TV-PG
Runtime: 0:50
 

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Designing America

Winery - A trip to the wine country of Napa Valley, California, and a tour of the stunning hilltop home there of the former U.S. Ambassador to Austria Kathryn Hall as well as an interior designer's view of a French Moderne home in Fort Worth, Texas.

6:30AM ET/5:30 C
Designing America

Dunbar - A tour thru the home and studio of 19-year-old artist Amanda Dunbar who made her artistic debut on the Oprah show three years ago at the age of 16 plus holiday lighting tips, an interview with holiday ornament creator Christopher Radko and a glimpse into the Texas Hill Country compound of a commercial real estate magnate.

7:00AM ET/6:00 C
CART Auto Racing

Mario Andretti Grand Prix at Road America
Special Encore Presentation

 

 

10:30AM ET/9:30 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.

11:30AM ET/10:30 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.

12:30PM ET/11:00 C
Border Battle 9-Ball Challenge

Match 2 - Scotch Doubles
Cliff Thorburn and Alex Pagulyan - Canada
Earl Strickland and Corey Deuel - USA

Match 3 - Singles Play
Alex Pagulyan - Canada
Corey Deuel - USA

 

1:30PM ET/12:30 C
HDNet's Across America

Across America dodges paintballs at the 7th annual Cal Jam Tournament in California. Co-host Kandace Krueger shops for the perfect margarita, and 25,000 Harley fans caravan for Love Ride 20.

2:00PM ET/1:00 C
16th Annual Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade Premiere

The ringing of bells, joyful voices of carolers and echoes of holiday songs will resonate through downtown Dallas as marching bands, colorful floats and giant inflatable balloons pay tribute to this year's theme "Sounds of the Season." Add in joyful clowns, favorite characters, lively dancers, equestrian units, and more, and you've got the nation's only holiday parade created especially for children.


3:00PM ET/2:00 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.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Jefferson Starship: Acoustic Explorer

Jefferson Starship is a collaboration of celebrated musicians playing from the rich songbook of its legendary forefathers Jefferson Airplane. Join Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Paul Kantner for an evening of songs from the summer of love including Wooden Ships, White Rabbit and Somebody to Love.

6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Heart: Alive in Seattle

The first ladies of rock & roll return! Ann, Nancy & the band perform all of their hits, 4 new songs, plus some surprises in this state of the art, hi-definition concert shot last summer in their home town of Seattle.

 

 

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Hotlines Premiere

Mayan Riviera/Playa del Carmen - The Hotlines crew journeys to the Mayan Riviera and finds itself racing a hurricane in search of the finest snapper in the sea. An extreme mountain bike adventure takes Deirdre, Stacy, Ivana & Scott back to the mystical world of the ancient Mayans. A swim with dolphins & a sexy night of bellydancing and clubbing tops off the journey.

8:30PM ET/7:30 C
HDNet Movie Night Premiere

Rough Magic - Set in the 1950s, Rough Magic tells the story of what happens when a pretty apprentice magician goes to Mexico to escape her fiance. Bridget Fonda and Russell Crowe star in the 1995 film directed by Clare Peploe.

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

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky talks about the new thriller House of Sand and Fog starring Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley. Speaking in depth about the cross cultural project are author Andre Dubos III and director Vadim Perelman.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Hotlines

Mayan Riviera/Playa del Carmen - The Hotlines crew journeys to the Mayan Riviera and finds itself racing a hurricane in search of the finest snapper in the sea. An extreme mountain bike adventure takes Deirdre, Stacy, Ivana & Scott back to the mystical world of the ancient Mayans. A swim with dolphins & a sexy night of bellydancing and clubbing tops off the journey.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
HDNet Movie Night

Rough Magic - Set in the 1950s, Rough Magic tells the story of what happens when a pretty apprentice magician goes to Mexico to escape her fiance. Bridget Fonda and Russell Crowe star in the 1995 film directed by Clare Peploe.

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

Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky talks about the new thriller House of Sand and Fog starring Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley. Speaking in depth about the cross cultural project are author Andre Dubos III and director Vadim Perelman.

2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Border Battle 9-Ball Challenge

Match 2 - Scotch Doubles
Cliff Thorburn and Alex Pagulyan - Canada
Earl Strickland and Corey Deuel - USA

Match 3 - Singles Play
Alex Pagulyan - Canada
Corey Deuel - USA

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Jefferson Starship: Acoustic Explorer

Jefferson Starship is a collaboration of celebrated musicians playing from the rich songbook of its legendary forefathers Jefferson Airplane. Join Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Paul Kantner for an evening of songs from the summer of love including Wooden Ships, White Rabbit and Somebody to Love.

4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Wolf Lake

Excitable Boy - Miranda, the torch singer, is assaulted and raped by a wolf, and initially refuses to divulge any details of her attack. Kanin tries to persuade her to help him bring the guilty party to justice, but she explains only people "on the hill" get justice in Wolf Lake.

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

Green Bay - Steinie gives Jake tickets to go to the Bears game in Green Bay, while Joan has a girl's night out. After car troubles, Jake realizes he misses Joan and surprises her with an offer to come home and watch the game on TV.
 

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7:50AM ET/6:50 C
Sister Mary Explains It All

NR - 1:16
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jennifer Tilly, Brian Benben Director: Marshall Brickman
During a Christmas celebration, a racist nun is held accountable by four of her former students.

 

 

 

9:15AM ET/8:15 C
The Man With Two Brains

R - 1:29
Cast: Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, Sissy Spacek Director: Carl Reiner
A sex-starved world-famous surgeon falls in love with a brain in a jar, and sets out to find it the proper home.

10:45AM ET/9:45 C
Skin Deep

R - 1:40
Cast: John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Julianne Phillips Director: Blake Edwards
A womanizing writer wants desperately to win back his ex-wife. The only thing standing in his way is his inability to quit drinking, give up his women, and go back to work.

12:30PM ET/11:30 C
The Last Tycoon

PG - 2:02
Cast: Robert De Niro, Tony Curtis, Jack Nicholson Director: Elia Kazan
An adaptation of the unfinished F. Scott Fitzgerald novel about the life and times of a Hollywood movie executive of the 1920s.

2:33PM ET/1:33 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.

4:45PM ET/4:45 C
Sister Mary Explains It All

NR - 1:16
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jennifer Tilly, Brian Benben Director: Marshall Brickman
During a Christmas celebration, a racist nun is held accountable by four of her former students.

6:05PM ET/5:05 C
The Astronaut's Wife

R - 1:49
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.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Gotcha!

PG-13 - 1:41
Cast: Anthony Edwards, Linda Fiorentino, Nick Corri Director: Jeff Kanew
A college kid, who plays a mock assassination game called "Gotcha", travels to Europe, and finds himself on the run with a female Czech graduate student who is really an international spy.

9:45PM ET/8:45 C
Boiling Point

R - 1:32
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Dennis Hopper, Lolita Davidovich Director: James B. Harris
A U.S.Treasury agent searches for a con-artist and his sidekick, who he believes are responsible for murdering his partner.

11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Gotcha!

PG-13 - 1:41
Cast: Anthony Edwards, Linda Fiorentino, Nick Corri Director: Jeff Kanew
A college kid, who plays a mock assassination game called "Gotcha", travels to Europe, and finds himself on the run with a female Czech graduate student who is really an international spy.

1:15AM ET/12:15 C
Boiling Point

R - 1:32
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Dennis Hopper, Lolita Davidovich Director: James B. Harris
A U.S.Treasury agent searches for a con-artist and his sidekick, who he believes are responsible for murdering his partner.

3:00AM ET/2:00 C
The Astronaut's Wife

R - 1:49
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.

4:50AM ET/3:50 C
Sister Mary Explains It All

NR - 1:16
Cast: Diane Keaton, Jennifer Tilly, Brian Benben Director: Marshall Brickman
During a Christmas celebration, a racist nun is held accountable by four of her former students.
 

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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Longshot

PG13 Time:92
A star-studded cast of cameos highlights this entertaining comic thriller about a fitness trainer who is blackmailed by a dirty businessman into conducting surveillance on a young New York woman who is trying to sell her company. With Tony DeCamillis, Paul Sorvino, Hunter Tylo, Antonio Sabato Jr., Ellen Albertini Dow, Danielle Fishel, Zachery Ty Bryan and Jessica Wesson. Cameos include Britney Spears, N'Sync, O-Town, Art Garfunkel, Take 5 and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Directed by Lionel C. Martin (Def Jam's How to Be a Player).

9:30AM ET/8:30 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.

1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

PG13 Time:93
Comedy superstar Jim Carrey is up to some real jungle Jim-nastics in this comedy sequel that's "as fresh, brash and outrageous as the original" (Variety). When an African tribe's sacred bat is stolen, there's only one man who can find it and avert tribal warfare...Ace Ventura! Before you can say "spank you very much," Ace is in darkest Africa, scouring the bush for the missing bat. All rightee, then! "Manic and hilarious" (Hollywood Reporter). With Tommy Davidson and Simon Callow.

2:45PM ET/1:45 C
Mr. Deeds

PG13 Time:96
Longfellow Deeds is a man who enjoys the simple small-town life, but when a company worth $40 billion dollars falls into his lap, it's time to hit the big city! Adam Sandler stars as Deeds in this uproarious comedy remake of Frank Capra's endearing 1936 film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. When an elderly relative drops dead atop Mount Everest, his monstrous media company is turned over to Deeds. Once in the big city, nice-guy Deeds must use his small-town values--and some old-school physical intimidation--to keep the company together and save thousands of jobs despite being undermined by a greedy corporate executive and a devious reporter. Peter Gallagher co-stars. Directed by Steven Brill.

4:30PM ET/3:30 C
The Phantom

PG Time:100
When an evil industrialist launches his plans for world domination, only one man stands in his way: The Phantom! Emerging from his lair on the remote jungle island of Bengalla, the mysterious, purple-suited comic-book hero must stop wealthy Xander Drax from bringing together the three fabled Skulls of Touganda, an act which will give him unimaginable power! Billy Zane plays The Phantom in this fast and fun adventure movie; Kristy Swanson is a beautiful damsel in distress.

6:30PM ET/5:30 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.

8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Two Weeks Notice

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

10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Angels In America, Part 1 - Chapter 3

TVMA Time:57
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.

11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Mr. Deeds

PG13 Time:96
Longfellow Deeds is a man who enjoys the simple small-town life, but when a company worth $40 billion dollars falls into his lap, it's time to hit the big city! Adam Sandler stars as Deeds in this uproarious comedy remake of Frank Capra's endearing 1936 film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. When an elderly relative drops dead atop Mount Everest, his monstrous media company is turned over to Deeds. Once in the big city, nice-guy Deeds must use his small-town values--and some old-school physical intimidation--to keep the company together and save thousands of jobs despite being undermined by a greedy corporate executive and a devious reporter. Peter Gallagher co-stars. Directed by Steven Brill.

12:40AM ET/11:40 C
Collateral Damage

R Time:108
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as an L.A. fireman who undertakes a mission of revenge against the terrorist who killed his wife and son in this action epic. Gordy Brewer (Schwarzenegger) is a simple fire-fighting family man who loses everything in the fiery flash of a madman's bomb. But Gordy doesn't spend time mourning his loss--he heads to Columbia as a vigilante determined to bring the Columbian madman responsible to violent justice. Elias Koteas, Francesca Neri, Cliff Curtis, John Leguizamo and John Turturro co-star. Directed by Andrew Davis (The Fugitive).

2:35AM ET/1:35 C
Sleepers

R Time:147
The controversial best-seller about friendship and revenge in New York's Hell's Kitchen explodes on the screen! In 1967, a boyish prank causes a near-fatal accident, and four friends are sent to reform school, where they are brutalized by sadistic guards. Years later, they get their chance for revenge-and join forces in a daring scheme to escape punishment.

5:05AM ET/4:05 C
Two Weeks Notice

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

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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Zoolander

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 30m
Ben Stiller created and stars in this fashion industry spoof as IQ-challenged supermodel Derek Zoolander, a vain and sweetly stupid hunk who is brainwashed by evil designer Mugatu into becoming a top-secret assassin. Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell costar in this comedy that began as a skit at the 1996 VH1 Fashion Awards.

7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Crossroads

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

10:05AM ET/9:05 C
Crimes And Misdemeanors

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
CCAP
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.

12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
G 1h 23m
A ten-year-old genius inventor must rally his neighborhood pals to build an armada of spaceships and rescue their parents from a goopy alien race in time for dinner in this computer-animated box office blockbuster from Nickelodeon. Debi Derryberry, Carolyn Lawrence, Rob Paulsen, Martin Short, Andrea Martin and Patrick Stewart provide the vocal talents.

1:25PM ET/12:25 C
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG 1h 40m
Super-spy siblings Carmen and Juni (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) are back to rid the world of another villainous menace in this sci-fi action sequel from writer/director Robert Rodriguez ("El Mariachi"). This time, the Cortez kids - now official government agents - are assigned to find and stop the nefarious energy-sapping plans of Romero (Steve Buscemi), a mad scientist whose tropical island lair is populated with mutant experiments-gone-awry. Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Ricardo Montalban and Holland Taylor costar.

3:30PM ET/2:30 C
Zoolander

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
PG13 1h 30m
Ben Stiller created and stars in this fashion industry spoof as IQ-challenged supermodel Derek Zoolander, a vain and sweetly stupid hunk who is brainwashed by evil designer Mugatu into becoming a top-secret assassin. Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell costar in this comedy that began as a skit at the 1996 VH1 Fashion Awards.

5:00PM ET/4:00 C
Crossroads

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

6:45PM ET/5:45 C
Hart's War

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
R 2h 5m
The novel by John Katzenbach ("Just Cause") is the basis for this WW II drama about a young lawyer-turned-soldier (Colin Farrell) who defends a fellow American accused of murder in a P.O.W. camp, while his commanding officer (Bruce Willis) uses the trial for his own secretive purposes. Marcel Iures, Terrence Dashon Howard, Vicellous Shannon, Cole Hauser, Rory Cochrane and Jonathan Brandis costar in this clever blend of courtroom fireworks and war-story heroics from director Gregory Hoblit ("Primal Fear").

5:15AM ET/4:15 C
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
Dolby Digital 5.1 / CCAP
G 1h 23m
A ten-year-old genius inventor must rally his neighborhood pals to build an armada of spaceships and rescue their parents from a goopy alien race in time for dinner in this computer-animated box office blockbuster from Nickelodeon. Debi Derryberry, Carolyn Lawrence, Rob Paulsen, Martin Short, Andrea Martin and Patrick Stewart provide the vocal talents.
 

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