Daily HD Guide — Monday, June 23, 2003

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8:00 PM/ET/7c
ACCORDING TO JIM

“Cheryl’s Day Off”
  Jim and Andy leave Ruby and Gracie with one of several moms they met at a park while they go to the movies -- then they forget who they gave them to! Meanwhile, Cheryl decides to spend the day with Dana at the movies and sees Jim there with Andy and Kyle.

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8:30 PM/ET/7:30 C
ACCORDING TO JIM

“The Closet”
Jim is upset when Cheryl’s stuff takes over the entire house, leaving him with no private place of his own.

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9:00 PM/ET/8:00 C
ACCORDING TO JIM

“Deal with the Devlins”
Jim and Cheryl are conflicted when their new friends turn out to be obnoxious -- but are also able to get free Bears season tickets and discounts on hot tubs.

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9:30 PM/ET/8:30 C
ACCORDING TO JIM

“The Importance of Being Jim”
Cheryl gets back at Jim when he breaks a promise to save a digital photo she values – by hiding the expensive digital camera he just.

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8:00 PM/ET/7:00C
YES DEAR

"Let’s Get Jaggy with It"

Greg’s parents Tom and Natalie visit Greg and Kim after Tom wins a role as an extra on the hit show JAG.

Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence guest star in this episode that also features appearances by JAG series stars Catherine Bell, David James Elliott, Patrick Labyorteaux and Scott Lawrence.

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8:30 PM/ET/7:30C
STILL STANDING

"Still Scoring"

Linda’s gorgeous new boyfriend inspires Bill and Judy to work their bodies back into shape.

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9:00 PM/ET/8:00C
EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND

"Who’s Next"

When Marie informs everyone that an elderly neighbor, Rose Caputo, has passed away, Frank wonders why Marie is taking the news so hard. Marie reveals she had chosen Rose to "replace" her if she died before Frank. That night, Debra tells Ray she’s chosen her attractive friend Linda for him. Debra gets angry when Ray smiles at the thought of Linda, and is further upset when Ray suggests Linda’s out-of-shape husband Bernie for her.

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9:30 PM/ET/8:30C
KING OF QUEENS

"Golden Moldy"

As Doug and Carrie are about to depart for an expensive vacation to St. Croix, Arthur alerts them to an awful smell coming from the basement. When Doug realizes they have a mold problem, he downplays how serious it really is so they can still go on their vacation. Meanwhile, when Arthur discovers the effects mold can have on a person’s body, he panics and challenges Spence to a debate to see if his mental capabilities are still in tact.

 

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10:00 PM/ET/9:00C
CSI MIAMI

"Simple Man"
A young latin is found by a rural roadside, shot in the temple.

 

 

 

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NO HDTV PROGRAMMING TONIGHT

 

 

THE WB PRIME TIME PROGRAMMING

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6:00 PM/ET/5:00C
EVERWOOD

"Vegetative State"
A heartbroken Ephram (Gregory Smith) finds himself the odd man out as Amy (Emily VanCamp) prepares for Colin's (Mike Erwin) homecoming. Meanwhile, Andy (Treat Williams) and Dr. Abbott (Tom Amandes) join the town in a debate over the use of medicinal marijuana after a large quantity is discovered in a deceased woman's greenhouse; and Andy provides medical guidance to Nina (Stephanie Niznik) after her son's teacher suggests she put him on Ritalin.
Debra Mooney, John Beasley Vivien Cardone and Chris Pratt also star. Lev L. Spiro directed the episode written by John E. Pogue.

PBS PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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NO NATIONALLY DISTRIBUTED
HDTV PROGRAMMING TONIGHT

 

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7 pm

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6:00A ET 5:00A CT 4:00A MT 3:00A PT
A MAKEOVER STORY
IMUS IN THE MORNING
No Description Available.

6:30A ET 5:30A CT 4:30A MT 3:30A PT
A WEDDING STORY
GRACE & DAVE
No Description Available.

7:00A ET 6:00A CT 5:00A MT 4:00A PT
A MAKEOVER STORY
TO THINK (Repeat) (6/23) [TV G]
An infant in a crib possesses the most powerful learning machine in the world. Having arrived on this planet, this intuitive scientist begins its observations in its laboratory, the world around it.

8:00A ET 7:00A CT 6:00A MT 5:00A PT
BIG SPENDER
A jailed thief with a young son puts his life back together through his participation in a racehorse rehabilitation program that matches convicts with horses that need care. Based on a real life prison program run by the Thoroughbred Retirement
Foundatio

10:00A ET 9:00A CT 8:00A MT 7:00A PT
THE JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE
UGANDA
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.

11:00A ET 10:00A CT 9:00A MT 8:00A PT
BUNDY'S LAST GREAT ADVENTURE
(Repeat) (6/23) [TV G]
Come aboard for the final journey aboard a historic steam locomotive through Queensland, Australia. Long time employees recount tales from the many decades the train was in service.

12:00P ET 11:00A CT 10:00A MT 9:00A PT
A MAKEOVER STORY
IMUS IN THE MORNING
No Description Available.

12:30P ET 11:30A CT 10:30A MT 9:30A PT
WEDDING STORY, A
GRACE & DAVE
No Description Available.

1:00P ET 12:00P CT 11:00A MT 10:00A PT
THE A MAKEOVER STORY
TO THINK
An infant in a crib possesses the most powerful learning machine in the world. Having arrived on this planet, this intuitive scientist begins its observations in its laboratory, the world around it.

2:00P ET 1:00P CT 12:00P MT 11:00A PT
BIG SPENDER
A jailed thief with a young son puts his life back together through his participation in a racehorse rehabilitation program that matches convicts with horses that need care. Based on a real life prison program run by the Thoroughbred Retirement
Foundatio

4:00P ET 3:00P CT 2:00P MT 1:00P PT
THE JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE
UGANDA
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.

5:00P ET 4:00P CT 3:00P MT 2:00P PT
BUNDY'S LAST GREAT ADVENTURE
Come aboard for the final journey aboard a historic steam locomotive through Queensland, Australia. Long time employees recount tales from the many decades the train was in service.

6:00P ET 5:00P CT 4:00P MT 3:00P PT
GREATEST FIREWORKS ON EARTH
Experience pyrotechnique displays around the world from a Las Vegas extravaganza to ceremonial rituals in Valencia, Spain.

7:00P ET 6:00P CT 5:00P MT 4:00P PT
ELVIS PRESLEY'S GRACELAND
Visit the Memphis home that is part museum, part shrine to the King of Rock and Roll. Tour the mansion that so perfectly typifies seventies chic, and meet some of the 350 full-time employees that keep this tourist mecca running smoothly.

PRIMETIME

8:00P ET 7:00P CT 6:00P MT 5:00P PT
MYSTERIES OF THE ALASKAN MUMMIES
Alaska's Aleutian Islands have been a hotbed of exploration for anthropologists and their hated counterparts the treasure hunter. Caves on the islands served as the final resting place for the only North American mummies discovered - The
Aleutian Mummies.

9:00P ET 8:00P CT 7:00P MT 6:00P PT
END OF EXTINCTION: CLONING THE TASMANIAN TIGER
Scientists use DNA from a preserved specimen to clone the Tasmanian tiger, a wolf-like Australian marsupial ruthlessly hunted to extinction by English settlers in the 1900's. Dr. Mike Archer's quest to reverse this wrong draws critics and naysayers.

10:00P ET 9:00P CT 8:00P MT 7:00P PT
LAND OF THE MAMMOTH
Journey to Siberia with an international team of experts to search for clues to the life and death of the woolly mammoth. Meticulous study of the remains of a mammoth, preserved in rock-hard permafrost, unveils secrets to the species' mass
extinction.

12:00M ET 11:00P CT 10:00P MT 9:00P PT
GREATEST FIREWORKS ON EARTH
Experience pyrotechnique displays around the world from a Las Vegas extravaganza to ceremonial rituals in Valencia, Spain.

1:00A ET 12:00M CT 11:00P MT 10:00P PT
ELVIS PRESLEY'S GRACELAND
Visit the Memphis home that is part museum, part shrine to the King of Rock and Roll. Tour the mansion that so perfectly typifies seventies chic, and meet some of the 350 full-time employees that keep this tourist mecca running smoothly.

2:00A ET 1:00A CT 12:00M MT 11:00P PT
MYSTERIES OF THE ALASKAN MUMMIES
Alaska's Aleutian Islands have been a hotbed of exploration for anthropologists and their hated counterparts the treasure hunter. Caves on the islands served as the final resting place for the only North American mummies discovered - The
Aleutian Mummies.

3:00A ET 2:00A CT 1:00A MT 12:00M PT
END OF EXTINCTION: CLONING THE TASMANIAN TIGER
Scientists use DNA from a preserved specimen to clone the Tasmanian tiger, a wolf-like Australian marsupial ruthlessly hunted to extinction by English settlers in the 1900's. Dr. Mike Archer's quest to reverse this wrong draws critics and naysayers.

4:00A ET 3:00A CT 2:00A MT 1:00A PT
LAND OF THE MAMMOTH
Journey to Siberia with an international team of experts to search for clues to the life and death of the woolly mammoth. Meticulous study of the remains of a mammoth, preserved in rock-hard permafrost, unveils secrets to the species' mass
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COMING JUNE 29TH

College World Series
MLB - Mets at Yankees

8:00 PM/ET

6/29

Major League Baseball

Mets at Yankees

8:00

ESPN HD is a 24/7 simulcast of ESPN programming so telecasts on ESPN are simultaneously available on ESPN HD. In addition to the regular up-converted ESPN telecasts ESPN HD will originally produce a growing number of its top events in the 720 progressive scan format. 

FOX SPORTS

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Excerpted from Broadcasting & Cable, by Allison Romano

 "Fox Sports Net is jumping into high-definition production with some of its local and regional sports coverage.

 Time Warner Cable will offer FSN games from Fox's 13 owned-and-operated regional sports networks as part of the MSO's latest free HDTV offerings.

 FSN will concentrate its efforts in markets it shares with Time Warner, including Los Angeles; Minneapolis; Orlando, Fla.; Houston; and North Carolina.

 FSN will produce the games locally in high definition, and they will be available at no additional charge to subscribers."

Aavailable on Time-Warner Cable

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NBA TV IN HIGH-DEFINITION
NBA TV is now in HD seven days a week. Viewers with HD capability can experience NBA TV's daily lineup which includes NBA games, some of the greatest games in NBA history including key NBA Finals, Playoffs and All-Star matchups, original programming and highlights. The daily HD programming airs 4-6 p.m. ET weekdays and 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET on weekends. NBA TV's daily HD lineup is available on channel 198 for DIRECTV customers and on channel 9425 for DISH Network customers.(Per their web site 6/22/03)

CHANNEL 198

CHANNEL 9425

HDNET MOVIE SCHEDULE

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(All times Eastern/Pacific. All schedules subject to change)\

6:30 AM ET / 3:30 AM PT
Hide in Plain Sight
PG - 1:38
Cast: James Caan, Jill Eikenberry, Robert Viharo, Director: James Caan
True story about a divorced man whose children are swept away by the U.S. government when their new father is moved underground by the Justice Department's witness relocation program.

8:15 AM ET / 5:15 AM PT
Landspeed
PG-13 - 1:34
Cast: Billy Zane, Pamela Gidley, Ray Wise, Director: Christian McIntire
Two teams are in a heated race for the money and the honor that comes with winning. No one has been able to break 1,000 mph on land, and with so much money, Singer is ready to put his own life on the line to win.

10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT
Cat's Eye
PG-13 - 1:33
Cast: Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Director: Lewis Teague
A mysterious cat is the linking element in three horror stories by Steven King. There's a tennis pro who's forced to play a deadly game, when he is caught fooling around with the mobsters wife. A stop smoking clinic that REALLY means it. And a little girl terrorized by a small monster.

11:45 AM ET / 8:45 AM PT
Omega Man
PG - 1:38
Cast: Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Director: Boris Sagal
A man is the only intact survivor of a post-holocaust LA. Because he is immune to the biologically-engineered plague, he must fight the ravaged victims who are not, and who are trying to decimate what's left on earth.

1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
In the Mood
PG-13 - 1:39
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.

3:15 PM ET / 12:15 PM PT
Skin Deep
R - 1:41
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.

5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
Barry Lyndon
PG - 3:03
Cast: Ryan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Director: Stanley Kubrick
A gentlemanly rogue travels the battlefields and parlors of 18th century Europe determined to make for himself the life of a nobleman through seduction, gambling and dueling in this methodical film showing the rhythm and life of the period.

8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Listen Up: Lives of Quincy Jones
PG-13 - 1:54
Cast: Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Director: Ellen Weissbrod
A unique and fascinating look at the legendary musician, arranger, composer, and producer.

10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Krush Groove
R - 1:37
Cast: Blair Underwood, Sheila E., Run-D.M.C., Director: Michael Schultz
Pop stars are featrued in this street musical that follows the ups and downs of a determined young record entrepreneur.

11:45 PM ET / 8:45 PM PT
Listen Up: Lives of Quincy Jones
PG-13 - 1:54
Cast: Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Director: Ellen Weissbrod
A unique and fascinating look at the legendary musician, arranger, composer, and producer.

1:45 AM ET / 10:45 PM PT
Krush Groove
R - 1:37
Cast: Blair Underwood, Sheila E., Run-D.M.C., Director: Michael Schultz
Pop stars are featrued in this street musical that follows the ups and downs of a determined young record entrepreneur.

3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT
Bullet To Beijing
R - 1:45
Cast: Michael Caine, Jason Connery, Mia Sara, Director: George Mihalka
When long-time British agent Harry Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over, he's promptly approached by a Russian who tells Harry he'll pay handsomely to retrieve a deadly biochemical weapon called the Red Death.

5:15 AM ET / 2:15 AM PT
Search and Destroy
R - 1:30
Cast: Griffin Dunne, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Director: David Salle
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HDNET PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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Mark Cuban
Founder of HDNet

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10  am

2:30 pm

8 pm

1 am

5 am

6:00 AM ET / 3:00 AM PT
The HDNet Horse Racing Challenge
Trainers, jockeys and wagerers compete in a five week challenge.

7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT
Smart Travels Europe
Rome - All roads lead to Rome this week. Begin in ancient Rome, then explore modern life in Rome on the streets, in the cafes, and pizzerias and gelaterias. Shop along the Corso and take a tour to another country in Rome: Vatican City.

8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT
Over(R) Ireland
From the rough-hewn beauty of its towering bluffs and weathered granite tors to the ancient mystery of its Celtic monasteries and storybook cottages, this program reaches far back in the Ireland's history, landmarks, literature and culture. Truly a rare view of the island that has captivated so many people for centuries.

9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT
Chicago by 'L'
Explore the history, cultural life and architectural features of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods from street level and as they're woven together by Chicago's elevated train lines, simply known as the 'L'.

10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT
Music from the Murchison
Maestro Anshel Brusilow conducts the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Overture to Der Freischuetz by Carl Maria von Weber, Symphony No. 1 in F Minor by Dmitri Shostakovich, and Concerto in B Minor for Violoncello and Orchestra by Antonin Dvorak, featuring Eugene Osadchy. Recorded live on campus in the Winspear Performance Hall of the Murchison Performing Arts Center.

11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT
Conservation Pathfinders
From Zimbabwe to New Mexico and Zambia to Colorado, a look at how landowners are once again becoming the heart of the conservation enterprise.

12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT
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.

1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
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.

1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
Equal Justice
Do the Wrong Thing

2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT
Some of My Best Friends
Pilot - Warren Fairbanks, a writer just dumped by his boyfriend, decides, with the help of his flamboyant best friend, Vern, to put an ad in the paper: "GWM seeks roommate." Along with his dim-witted best friend, Pino, Frankie Zito assumes GWM means "Guy with Money." Frankie moves in and worlds collide.

3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Big Apple
Terry is arrested by Jimmy while Will gets a hand in helping to catch Stark for the Tompkins murder.

4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
Island Time
British Virgin Islands - Scott knows very little about boats. But that doesn't stop him from renting a yacht in the beautiful British Virgin Islands and going sailing with author Justin Matott.

4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT
Introduction to HDNet
Highlights and previews of HDNet programming

6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
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.

6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT
The Reverend Horton Heat: Live and in Color
This exciting three piece "revved" up rockabilly band is caught in concert at Deep Elum Live in Dallas. All of the band's most famous songs are featured in this compelling concert special.

8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Equal Justice
Do the Wrong Thing

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * Premiere *
HDNet Movie Night
Midnight in St. Petersburg - Former British secret agent Harry Palmer now runs a private investigation company in Russia. He gets a job to locate and recover a consignment of stolen plutonium. Along the way he must deal with the violent Russian Mafia, and also find a woman who has been kidnapped.

10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
HDNet's Across America
Venice Beach, California - Hanging out in Venice, California, is more than just a day at the beach. From glass walkers to fast talkers, it's California's second most popular tourist attraction.

11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
The HDNet Horse Racing Challenge
The Challenge continues! Trainers, jockeys and wagerers compete in the second of a five week challenge.

12:30 AM ET / 9:30 PM PT
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.

1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT
Big Apple
Terry is arrested by Jimmy while Will gets a hand in helping to catch Stark for the Tompkins murder.

2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT
That's Life
Nomads - Lydia has the worst week on record when her car breaks down, her apartment is robbed, and she must struggle with a psychology paper; Jackie looks forward to her first date with Professor Leski.

3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT
Square Pegs
Premiere - Best friends Patty Greene and Lauren Hutchinson quickly learn that fitting in at high school could be harder than passing an advanced geometry final. Convinced that all they have to do "click with the right clique", they launch their strategic plan to become accepted and popular.

3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT
Island Time
British Virgin Islands - Scott knows very little about boats. But that doesn't stop him from renting a yacht in the beautiful British Virgin Islands and going sailing with author Justin Matott.

4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT
True Music
Best Performances - True Music is celebrating its one year anniversary by showing some of the top acts of last year. On this hour special, HDNet will take you back to the concerts of Vanessa Carolton, Maroon 5, Anything But Joey, Bowling for Soup, The Toadies, and Sugarcult.

5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT
Some of My Best Friends
Pilot - Warren Fairbanks, a writer just dumped by his boyfriend, decides, with the help of his flamboyant best friend, Vern, to put an ad in the paper: "GWM seeks roommate." Along with his dim-witted best friend, Pino, Frankie Zito assumes GWM means "Guy with Money." Frankie moves in and worlds collide.

5:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM PT
Florida, The Sunshine State
A fast-moving look at the diversity of lifestyles in the State of Florida, featuring the laid-back residents of the Florida keys, the tranquility of Florida's Everglades, the hustle and bustle of Miami and Miami Beach, America's oldest city, St. Augustine, and the horse farms that breed racing champions.

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DIRECTV To Launch New High-Definition Package
New HD Package will Launch July 1 and Include ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater^TM, HDNet and HDNet Movies


El Segundo, CA Jun 3, 2003  DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading digital multichannel television service provider, announced today that it will launch a new high-definition (HD) programming package on July 1. The HD package will include ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater^TM, HDNet and HDNet Movies, and is available by subscription for $10.99 per month.

In addition to ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater, HDNet and HDNet Movies, DIRECTV will also provide its customers with special events broadcast in HD, similar to events broadcast in the past, such as USA's coverage of the Masters Tournament, NBA games and NBA TV programming blocks.

"DIRECTV has been a passionate proponent of HDTV since it launched the first coast-to-coast HD-feed more than four years ago," said Stephanie Campbell, senior vice president, Programming, DIRECTV, Inc. "Over the last year, as the HD category has gained tremendous momentum, our customers have told us they want more HD programming. The launch of this HD package reinforces DIRECTV's commitment to the category, and to offering our customers the best quality high-definition programming."

The DIRECTV HD package includes:

ESPN HD - A 24-hour high-definition simulcast service of ESPN that delivers the best lineup of quality sports events, news and information and entertainment telecasts currently available, including games from Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association , the National Football League and the National Hockey League.

Discovery HD Theater - Discovery HD Theater is the new 24/7 channel filmed entirely in high-definition. The channel delivers programs about nature, science and technology, geography, travel and world culture all designed to provide the highest-quality viewing experience available. It offers the world's most spectacular images delivered in the world's most stunning quality. Discovery HD Theater is like having a movie theater right in your own home.

HDNet - A 24-hour network featuring live sports like NHL^® and MLS^® games, boxing, drama series, concerts and original news and documentary programming including HDNet World Report and Across America.

HDNet Movies - Delivers a 24-hour schedule of blockbuster movie titles from Warner Bros., Sony, and other major studios, as well as made-for-TV movies , independent films and shorts.

With the addition of the HD package, DIRECTV will offer seven HD channels to its more than 11.4 million customers nationwide. DIRECTV customers are currently receiving HBO^® HDTV and SHOWTIME HDTV^® as part of their premium packages, as well as HD PPV movies for $4.99 each. In addition, under terms of its new five-year agreement with the National Football League for exclusive rights to NFL SUNDAY TICKET^TM, DIRECTV also plans to begin offering high-definition telecasts of professional football games during the 2003 regular NFL season.

To access HDTV channels, consumers may purchase any HDTV set with a built-in DIRECTV^® Receiver or a DIRECTV-enabled high-definition set-top receiver, and a single 18 x 20- or 18 x 24-inch multi-satellite dish with three LNBs. HDTV sets integrated with the DIRECTV Receiver, DIRECTV-enabled HD receivers and triple-LNB satellite dishes are available from authorized DIRECTV retailers nationwide.

Pay Per View

Airs 24 hours a day for $4.99* each movie when ordered
online or via remote control, plus big events where available,
priced as listed on 

Showing This Month

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie
Friday After Next
Road to Perdition
The Tuxedo
Rodger Dodger

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Starting in June, watch more HD every day! DISH On Demand Pay-Per-View now offers a variety of HD movies every day. Customers with dishes pointing to the 61.5° and 148º orbital location and a HD-capable receiver can tune into Channel 9428 to see movies in HD for only $5.99.

If you would like to find out about upgrading to an HD receiver, call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.

Schedule Subject to Change

Showing This Month....

My Big Fat Greek Wedding
The Tuxedo
Friday After Next
Road To Perdition
The Ring
Standing in the Shadows of Motown
Catch Me If You Can

 

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HBO PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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All Times Eastern

8:45 AM
THE PHANTOM
Rated PG for
Time:100
Genre:Action, Adventure
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.
Actors:
BILLY ZANE, TREAT WILLIAMS, CATHERINE ZETA JONES, JAMES REMAR, JON TENNEY, SAMANTHA EGGAR, PATRICK MCGOOHAN, KRISTY SWANSON

12:00 N
ICE AGE
Rated PG for
Time:81
Genre:Animation, Family
A trio of migrating mammals put the good times on ice while attempting to return a human baby to its tribe in this ultra-cool 2002 Academy Award(R) nominee for Best Animated Feature. Set during the onset of the Ice Age, the film follows Manfred the woolly mammoth and Sid the Sloth, two dwellers on the brink of extinction whose discovery of a misplaced child launches them on a mission to bring the baby home. They are joined by a saber-toothed tiger named Diego who vows to help the duo as they encounter various challenges along the way (deadly dodos!), but who hides a much more bloodthirsty agenda. Voice cast includes Ray Romano, John Leguizamo

3:15 PM
THE BEAR
Rated PG for
Time:93
Genre:Adventure
Orphaned by a sudden rock slide, a bear cub is befriended by a tough old Kodiak male, and together they struggle for survival in 19th-century British Columbia. Much more than a wildlife documentary, this is a visually stunning adventure told from the bears' point of view. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud (Quest for Fire).
Actors:
ANDRE LACOMBE, TCHEKY KARYO, JACK WALLACE, BART (THE BEAR), DOUCE (THE BEAR)

5:00 PM
SONGCATCHER
Rated PG13 for
Time:108
Genre:Drama
In 1907, Dr. Lily Penleric, a musicologist frustrated by career obstacles, takes refuge with her sister in Appalachia...and discovers a world of folk music sung by the locals that has existed unaltered since it was transported from Europe. In her efforts to record and preserve this music, Lily faces great opposition from many of the locals--including a ruggedly handsome adventurer--who want to preserve the music privately in their own way. "Four stars...beautifully rendered" (Leonard Maltin's 2002 Movie & Video Guide). With Janet McTeer (Tumbleweeds), Aidan Quinn, Pat Carroll, Jane Adams (Happiness).
Actors:
AIDAN QUINN, JANET MCTEER, TAJ MAHAL, IRIS DEMENT, PAT CARROLL, JANE ADAMS, EMMY ROSSUM, E. KATHERINE KERR

9:00 PM
ICE AGE
Rated PG for
Time:81
Genre:Animation, Family
A trio of migrating mammals put the good times on ice while attempting to return a human baby to its tribe in this ultra-cool 2002 Academy Award(R) nominee for Best Animated Feature. Set during the onset of the Ice Age, the film follows Manfred the woolly mammoth and Sid the Sloth, two dwellers on the brink of extinction whose discovery of a misplaced child launches them on a mission to bring the baby home. They are joined by a saber-toothed tiger named Diego who vows to help the duo as they encounter various challenges along the way (deadly dodos!), but who hides a much more bloodthirsty agenda. Voice cast includes Ray Romano, John Leguizamo

10:45 PM
DEATH TO SMOOCHY
Rated R for
Time:109
Genre:Comedy
Danny DeVito directed and co-stars in this ultra-black comedy about a nasty television clown who wants revenge after he is jettisoned for a mild-mannered replacement. Robin Williams stars as Rainbow Randolph, a mean-spirited alcoholic who gets the axe after it's revealed that his clowning around included taking bribes from parents who want their kids on the show. His replacement is Smoochy (Edward Norton), a squeaky-clean goofball in a pink rhino suit whose ratings quickly skyrocket...leading a furious Rainbow Randolph to go on a vile smear campaign! Catherine Keener, Jon Stewart and Pam Ferris co-star.
Actors:
ROBIN WILLIAMS, EDWARD NORTON, CATHERINE KEENER, DANNY DEVITO, JON STEWART, HARVEY FIERSTEIN, MICHAEL RISPOLI, PAM FERRIS, DANNY WOODBURN, VINCENT SCHIAVELLI
Director: DANNY DEVITO

2:25 AM
BREAST MEN
Rated R for
Time:95
Genre:Comedy, History
David Schwimmer (Friends) and Chris Cooper (Lone Star) star in this dark, fact-based comedy-drama about the rise--and meteoric fall--of the Houston doctors who came up with the invention that changed the world...the silicone breast implant. With Emily Procter, Matt Frewer and Louise Fletcher.
Actors:
DAVID SCHWIMMER, CHRIS COOPER

4:05 AM
THE DEEP END
Rated R for
Time:100
Genre:Crime, Drama
What would you do if you thought your son was guilty of murder? That's the question faced by the passionately maternal Margaret Hall. After she discovers the body of her teenage son's older, shady male lover, Margaret decides to dispose of it herself in order to protect the boy. But when a mysterious blackmailer enters the picture, Margaret's duty to her son becomes even more complicated and demanding...and dangerous. Tilda Swinton (Vanilla Sky) stars in this "absorbing, beautifully made" (Variety) drama. With Goran Visnjic (TV's E.R.), Jonathan Tucker.
Actors:
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11:25 PM
Dominick And Eugene
MPAA RATING: PG13
STEREO / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONVERTED
1988, 1 h 49 m
In a simple tale of love and responsibility, Ray Liotta and Tom Hulce turn in a pair of bravura performances as, respectively, a bright young medical intern and the gentle, mentally impaired twin to whom he's completely dedicated. Jamie Lee Curtis, Todd Graff, Mimi Cecchini, Robert Levine and Bill Cobbs costar in this endearing portrait of true brotherly love.

3:00 PM
Get Over It
MPAA RATING: PG13
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONVERTED
1 h 26 m
Dumped by the most popular girl in school, Berke (Ben Foster) tries to get her back by mounting a rock production of Shakespeare, starring Kelly (Kirsten Dunst), the talented little sister of his best buddy Felix (Colin Hanks). The only wrinkle in Berke's plan: his growing feelings for Kelly, which are sure to alienate Felix forever. Melissa Sagemiller, Swoosie Kurtz, Martin Short and pop star Sisqo costar in this teen romance.

4:30 AM
City Hall
MPAA RATING: R
STEREO / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONVERTED
1996, 1 h 51 m
Al Pacino stars in this sizzling political and social potboiler as a New York City mayor whose moral and legal compromises are exposed by his starry-eyed deputy (John Cusack) in the aftermath of a shootout that leaves a hero cop, a drug dealer and a six-year-old boy dead. Danny Aiello, Bridget Fonda, Martin Landau, David Paymer, Tony Franciosa and Richard Schiff costar in this political drama from director Harold Becker ("Taps," "Sea of Love").

6:25 PM
Clockstoppers
MPAA RATING: PG
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
1 h 33 m
Sci-fi action highlights this breezy fantasy starring Jesse Bradford as Zak Gibbs, a high school student who "borrows" the latest invention of his scientist dad, a "hyper-time" device that impresses a pretty exchange student (Paula Garces) but also attracts the attention of a sinister government agent (Michael Biehn). French Stewart and Julia Sweeney costar in this teen adventure in the tradition of "Back to the Future."

8:00 PM
Heartbreakers (2001)
MPAA RATING: PG13
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
2 h 3 m
Experts at seducing and fleecing wealthy men, mother-daughter grifters Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt arrive in Palm Beach, Florida, where they target an aging tobacco baron (Gene Hackman) and the owner (Jason Lee) of a beachside tavern. Ray Liotta, Anne Bancroft and Nora Dunn costar in this comedy from the writer of "Liar Liar."

10:00 PM
Out Of Order: Follow The Rat
TV RATING: TVMA
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
45 m
Mark wrestles with the implications of a recurring dream about a rat, and Danni's decision to leave her husband.

11:00 PM
Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back
MPAA RATING: R
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONVERTED
1 h 44 m
The slacker supporting-character heroes of "Clerks," "Chasing Amy" and "Dogma" get their own cinematic vehicle with this goofball comedy starring Jason Mewes and writer/director Kevin Smith as the eponymous duo that's trekking to Hollywood, where they hope to cash in on the movie being made about their comic book alter egos. The jaw-dropping lineup of costars includes Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Carrie Fisher, George Carlin, Shannen Doherty, James Van Der Beek, Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth, Chris Rock, Judd Nelson and many more!

4:35 AM
City Hall
MPAA RATING: R
STEREO / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONVERTED
1996, 1 h 51 m
Al Pacino stars in this sizzling political and social potboiler as a New York City mayor whose moral and legal compromises are exposed by his starry-eyed deputy (John Cusack) in the aftermath of a shootout that leaves a hero cop, a drug dealer and a six-year-old boy dead. Danny Aiello, Bridget Fonda, Martin Landau, David Paymer, Tony Franciosa and Richard Schiff costar in this political drama from director Harold Becker ("Taps," "Sea of Love").  Return To Top

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"THE LOVE LETTER," A ROMANTIC COMEDY, MAKES ITS NETWORK TELEVISION DEBUT AS AN "ABC THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES" PRESENTATION, JULY 3

The Film, Starring Kate Capshaw, Gloria Stuart, Ellen DeGeneres and Tom Selleck, Will Air in HDTV with 5.1-Channel Surround Sound

"The Love Letter," a romantic comedy focusing on the passions ignited in a bookstore by an unsigned letter, makes its network television premiere as a presentation of "ABC Thursday Night at the Movies," JULY 3 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The film features a stellar cast that includes Kate Capshaw, Ellen DeGeneres, Gloria Stuart, Tom Selleck and Blythe Danner, and will be presented in HDTV format with 5.1-channel surround sound.

In "The Love Letter," Helen (Kate Capshaw, "The Locusts"), a 40-something bookstore proprietor, finds an unsigned letter she believes was written to her by Johnny (Tom Everett Scott, TV's "ER," "Attraction"), a handsome and mild-mannered 20-year-old who works in the store. When Johnny encounters the letter, he believes she wrote it to him. But Helen's good friend, Janet (Ellen DeGeneres, TV's "The Ellen Show," voice of Dory in "Finding Nemo"), hopes it was meant for her and sent by George (Tom Selleck, "In & Out," TV's "Magnum, P.I.").

"THE LOVE LETTER" IN HDTV:

The ABC Television Network's HDTV broadcast of "The Love Letter" will air in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

 

"DINOSAUR," THE ANIMATED FAMILY ADVENTURE, AIRS AS A PRESENTATION OF "THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY," SUNDAY, JULY 6

The Voice Cast Includes D.B. Sweeney, Alfre Woodard, Ossie Davis, Julianna Margulies, Joan Plowright, Della Reese and Max Casella

"The movie is startling in its impact . . . The visual look of 'Dinosaur' is a glimpse of wonders to come." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times.

"Dinosaur," a Walt Disney Pictures production featuring stunning computer animation, will air as a presentation of "The Wonderful World of Disney," SUNDAY, JULY 6 (7:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The film will be presented in the HDTV format with 5.1-channel surround sound and video description via the SAP channel. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/19/02)

"Dinosaur" is a story set in the Cretaceous Age - 65 million years ago -- of a dinosaur egg that is taken on a perilous journey by predators but lands among a family of lemurs.

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COMING MOVIES FROM
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720p

6/28/03

THE 6TH DAY

2HF

5.1 Sound

HBO

Premieres: Saturday, July 12 MINORITY REPORT Rating: PG13 Starring: Tom Cruise Director Steven Spielberg and star Tom Cruise form a superstar team in this fantastic futuristic tale about a cop who turns fugitive after the crime-forecasting unit in which he works predicts he will commit a murder.

Premieres: Saturday, July 26 UNDEFEATED John Leguizamo makes his directorial debut with and stars in HBO Films' UNDEFEATED, the dramatic story of a talented boxer from Queens who must navigate a path between newfound fame, with all its seductive trappings, and his former life as a poor first-generation Puerto Rican-American. Written by Frank Pugliese, the film was shot in fall 2002 in and around New York City, and debuts exclusively on HBO.

Premieres Friday, June 27 at 8:00 PM/ET

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