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DEEP RISING
In Deep Rising, Treat Williams portrays PT boat
captain John Finnegan who unknowingly charters his boat to a group of men intent on
hijacking and robbing a new luxury liner. Once aboard the ship, however, they discover
they have stepped into a nightmare in which the passengers and crew have disappeared. Only
three people the ship's captain, the owner and a jewel thief (Famke Janssen), who
was locked in the brig emerge as survivors of a creature that has decimated the
ship's occupants.
Soon the would-be hijackers are on the creature's menu. Meanwhile, Capt. Finnegan, his
wise-cracking crewman (Kevin J. O'Connor) and the three survivors are in a desperate fight
to escape the creature and the ship.
The 1998 release was written and directed by Stephen Sommers.
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DRAGNET
"The Big Ruckus"
When Detectives Friday and Smith find the body of a rich college kid in MacArthur
Park, everyone figures the murder must be a case of a drug deal gone bad. But in their
search to find clues and uncover the killer, the detectives are exposed to a bizarre and
disturbing trend. (Original Airdate: 2/9/03)
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9:00 PM ET/8:00 C
HACK
"Death of Innocence"
When the father of one of Mike Jr.s friends
is killed by a hit-and-run seconds after getting out of Olshanskys cab, Olshansky,
Marcellus, and Marcellus new partner, Rossi, attempt to find the person responsible.
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THE DISTRICT
"Where There's Smoke"
Mannion takes on the Commissioner of the Department
of Roads and Highways when costly pothole litigation begins to effect Mannion's police
budget. Meanwhile, Temple and Debreno must find the missing documents of a congressional
witness who is currently in a corporate fraud trial and claims that they were stolen from
his hotel room
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9:00 PM ET/8:00 C
Four students secretly build a nuclear device
just to prove how easy it is. However, when real terrorists steal the bomb, its a
race against time to find and disarm it! Katherine Heigl (Roswell), Kerr Smith (Dawsons
Creek) and Michael Beach (Third Watch) costar.TV14
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COMING JULY 21, 2003
10:30 PM ET
Crown of the Continent - Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias
 Filmmaker
John Grabowska explores Alaska's visually spectacular Wrangell-St. Elias National Park,
which includes the continent's largest assemblage of glaciers and greatest collection of
peaks above 16,000 feet, along with dramatic valleys, wild rivers, and a variety of
wildlife. For Grabowska, the trip is also a journey back to his own childhood, when his
father brought the family to Alaska after being inspired by the writings of Jack London
and the expeditions of Israel Russell.
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6:00A ET 5:00A CT 4:00A MT 3:00A PT
SURVIVOR SCIENCE: COLD WATER KILLER
COLD WATER KILLER [TV PG]
Hypothermia survivors tell their amazing stories of survival. Of the more than 140,000
drowning victims recorded each year, the majority succumb to icy water just a few feet
from safety.
7:00A ET 6:00A CT 5:00A MT 4:00A PT
DIVING WITH THE GREAT WHALES
[TV G]
Each year humpback whales migrate 10,000 kilometers from sunny Baja California to the icy
waters of Alaska. Witness the incredible journey by these great mammals to experience
their lives from mating rituals to foraging for food.
8:00A ET 7:00A CT 6:00A MT 5:00A PT
MEDICINE IN THE EXTREME: AN ECO-CHALLENGE SPECIAL
[TV G]
Follow five men and women who have overcome formidable health challenges to compete in a
grueling seven-day race across some of the roughest terrain in the world. The race doctor
monitors their condition as they test their spiritual and physical limits.
9:00A ET 8:00A CT 7:00A MT 6:00A PT
SURVIVOR SCIENCE: COLD WATER KILLER
COLD WATER KILLER [TV PG]
Hypothermia survivors tell their amazing stories of survival. Of the more than 140,000
drowning victims recorded each year,
the majority succumb to icy water just a few feet from safety.
10:00A ET 9:00A CT 8:00A MT 7:00A PT
DIVING WITH THE GREAT WHALES
[TV G]
Each year humpback whales migrate 10,000 kilometers from sunny Baja California to the icy
waters of Alaska. Witness the incredible journey by these great mammals to experience
their lives from mating rituals to foraging for food.
11:00A ET 10:00A CT 9:00A MT 8:00A PT
WILD NIGHTS
A NIGHT IN THE SAVANNAH [TV G]
On the Savannah, the animals savor the moment when the temperature falls and the sky
ceases to be blinding. Soon, another world will appear which we call night. State of the
art imaging and lighting technology open a world of undisturbed animal
behavior.
12:00P ET 11:00A CT 10:00A MT 9:00A PT
WILD NIGHTS
A NIGHT UNDERWATER [TV G]
Hidden within the coral of Australia's Great Barrier Reef are a myriad of sea creatures.
Specially adapted to nocturnal activity, they wait for darkness to fall, then emerge from
their slumber and begin their nightly hunt for food.
1:00P ET 12:00P CT 11:00A MT 10:00A PT
TEXAS WILD
[TV G]
Across the vast terrain of Texas, a diverse variety of animals create habitats in the
rolling hills, craggy cliffs and rushing rivers. Travel throughout eight regions of the
Lone Star state to discover the colorful flora and distinct fauna.
1:30P ET 12:30P CT 11:30A MT 10:30A PT
WYOMING WILD
[TV G]
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.
2:00P ET 1:00P CT 12:00P MT 11:00A PT
URBAN WILD
NEW YORK [TV G]
This vertical city boasts animal life in the form of squirrels, raccoons and turtles. In
addition, Central Park makes the top ten bird watching list in the U.S. with more than 350
different species inhabiting the park during migration season.
3:00P ET 2:00P CT 1:00P MT 12:00P PT
THE JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE
UGANDA [TV PG]
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.
4:00P ET 3:00P CT 2:00P MT 1:00P PT
DIVING WITH THE GREAT WHALES
[TV G]
Each year humpback whales migrate 10,000 kilometers from sunny Baja California to the icy
waters of Alaska. Witness the incredible journey by these great mammals to experience
their lives from mating rituals to foraging for food.
5:00P ET 4:00P CT 3:00P MT 2:00P PT
GREATEST FIREWORKS ON EARTH
[TV G]
Experience pyrotechnique displays around the world from a Las Vegas extravaganza to
ceremonial rituals in Valencia, Spain.
6:00P ET 5:00P CT 4:00P MT 3:00P PT
TOP TEN COASTERS 2002
[TV G]
Ride the world's greatest roller coasters and meet ride designers, engineers, enthusiasts,
and behavioral scientists who
explore the popularity of the Top 10 Roller Coasters of 2002.
7:00P ET 6:00P CT 5:00P MT 4:00P PT
INSIDE WARNER BROS MOVIE WORLD: GOLD COAST
[TV G]
With a tropical setting, Warner Brothers Movie World brings all the glitz and glamour of
Hollywood to Australia's world famous Gold Coast. We take you behind the scenes and right
into the heart of this magical experience down under.
PRIMETIME
8:00P ET 7:00P CT 6:00P MT
5:00P PT
DISCOVERING ARGENTINA
[TV G]
With its incredibly diverse landscape and rich history, Argentina has long been a
destination for settlers, adventure-seekers,
writers and tourists.
9:00P ET 8:00P CT 7:00P MT 6:00P PT
WILD NIGHTS
A NIGHT UNDERWATER [TV G]
Hidden within the coral of Australia's Great Barrier Reef are a myriad of sea creatures.
Specially adapted to nocturnal activity, they wait for darkness to fall, then emerge from
their slumber and begin their nightly hunt for food.
10:00P ET
9:00P CT 8:00P MT 7:00P PT
WILD NIGHTS
A NIGHT IN THE SAVANNAH [TV G]
On the Savannah, the animals savor the moment when the temperature falls and the sky
ceases to be blinding. Soon, another world will appear which we call night. State of the
art imaging and lighting technology open a world of undisturbed animal
behavior.
11:00P ET 10:00P CT 9:00P MT 8:00P PT
DISCOVERING ARGENTINA
[TV G]
With its incredibly diverse landscape and rich history, Argentina has long been a
destination for settlers, adventure-seekers,
writers and tourists.
12:00M ET 11:00P CT 10:00P MT 9:00P PT
WILD NIGHTS
A NIGHT UNDERWATER [TV G]
Hidden within the coral of Australia's Great Barrier Reef are a myriad of sea creatures.
Specially adapted to nocturnal activity, they wait for darkness to fall, then emerge from
their slumber and begin their nightly hunt for food.
1:00A ET 12:00M CT 11:00P MT 10:00P PT
WILD NIGHTS
A NIGHT IN THE SAVANNAH [TV G]
On the Savannah, the animals savor the moment when the temperature falls and the sky
ceases to be blinding. Soon, another world will appear which we call night. State of the
art imaging and lighting technology open a world of undisturbed animal
behavior.
2:00A ET 1:00A CT 12:00M MT 11:00P PT
DISCOVERING ARGENTINA
[TV G]
With its incredibly diverse landscape and rich history, Argentina has long been a
destination for settlers, adventure-seekers, writers and tourists.
3:00A ET 2:00A CT 1:00A MT 12:00M PT
WILD NIGHTS
A NIGHT UNDERWATER [TV G]
Hidden within the coral of Australia's Great Barrier Reef are a myriad of sea creatures.
Specially adapted to nocturnal activity, they wait for darkness to fall, then emerge from
their slumber and begin their nightly hunt for food.
4:00A ET 3:00A CT 2:00A MT 1:00A PT
WILD NIGHTS
A NIGHT IN THE SAVANNAH [TV G]
On the Savannah, the animals savor the moment when the temperature falls and the sky
ceases to be blinding. Soon, another world will appear which we call night. State of the
art imaging and lighting technology open a world of undisturbed animal
behavior.
DAYTIME
5:00A ET 4:00A CT 3:00A MT 2:00A PT
URBAN WILD
NEW YORK [TV G]
This vertical city boasts animal life in the form of squirrels, raccoons and turtles. In
addition, Central Park makes the top ten bird watching list in the U.S. with more than 350
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Major League Baseball
Giants at Diamondbacks
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DATE |
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SPORT |
EVENT |
| 7/13 |
8:00 |
Major
League Baseball |
Giants at
Diamondbacks |
| 7/14 |
8:00 |
Major
League Baseball |
Home Run
Derby |
| 7/17 |
1:00 |
Major
League Baseball |
Mets at
Braves |
| 7/20 |
8:00 |
Major
League Baseball |
Cardinals
at Dodgers |
| 7/27 |
8:00 |
Major
League Baseball |
Yankees
at Red Sox |
| 8/3 |
8:00 |
Major
League Baseball |
Dodgers
at Braves |
| 8/7 |
8:00 |
National
Football League (pre-season) |
Patriots
at Giants |
| 8/10 |
8:00 |
Major
League Baseball |
Braves
at Cardinals |
| 8/11 |
8:00 |
National
Football League (pre-season) |
Saints at
Eagles |
| 8/16 |
8:00 |
National
Football League (pre-season) |
Titans at
Bills |
| 8/17 |
8:00 |
Major
League Baseball |
Cardinals
at Phillies |
| 8/20 |
TBD |
Major
League Baseball |
Teams To
Be Determined |
| 8/23 |
8:00 |
Black
Coaches Association Classic (college football) |
Teams To
Be Determined |
| 8/24 |
8:00 |
Major
League Baseball |
Mariners
at Red Sox |
| 8/28 |
7:30 |
College
Football |
Teams To
Be Determined |
| 8/31 |
8:00 |
Major League
Baseball |
Giants at
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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.
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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
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)
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Big Wednesday (aka: Summer of Innocence)
PG - 2:00
Cast: Gary Busey, Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Director: John Milius
The lives of some California surfers from the early '60s to the '70s.
9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT
Bye Bye Birdie
NR - 1:52
Cast: Janet Leigh, Dick Van Dyke, Ann Margret, Director: George Sidney
Film version of the Broadway musical about a teen rock and roll idol coming to a small
town to see one of his fans before he leaves for the army.
11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
Falcon Down
R - 1:33
Cast: Dale Midkiff, William Shatner, Judd Nelson, Director: J. Phillip Roth
When a covert weapons test ends in tragedy, ex-fighter pilot Hank Thomas is asked by the
U.S. Government to steal a supersonic plane and the high voltage weapon it carries. On a
high-speed mission of justice, Hank uncovers a military conspiracy.
12:30 PM ET / 9:30 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.
2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
Hard Eight
R - 1:41
Cast: Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Man who has lost all becomes a successful small-time pro gambler and falls for a parttime
waitress/hooker.
3:45 PM ET / 12:45 PM PT
Big Wednesday (aka: Summer of Innocence)
PG - 2:00
Cast: Gary Busey, Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Director: John Milius
The lives of some California surfers from the early '60s to the '70s.
 5:45 PM ET / 2:45 PM
PT
The Razor's Edge
PG-13 - 2:09
Cast: Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, Catherine Hicks, Director: John Byrum
Film version of the W. Somerset Maugham novel. WWI-ravaged vet Larry Darrell combs the
world in search of the meaning of life.
8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Coma
PG - 1:53
Cast: Genevieve Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark, Director: Michael Crichton
A female doctor discovers murder and corpse-nabbing at her Boston hospital, defies her
male bosses, and determines to find out what's going on before more patients die.
10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Star 80
R - 1:42
Cast: Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Director: Bob Fosse
True story of Dorothy Stratten, a rising young star and Playboy Playmate of the Year who
was tragically murdered by her estranged husband, the small-time hustler who discovered
her.
11:45 PM ET / 8:45 PM PT
Coma
PG - 1:53
Cast: Genevieve Bujold, Michael Douglas, Richard Widmark, Director: Michael Crichton
A female doctor discovers murder and corpse-nabbing at her Boston hospital, defies her
male bosses, and determines to find out what's going on before more patients die.
1:45 AM ET / 10:45 PM PT
Star 80
R - 1:42
Cast: Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Director: Bob Fosse
True story of Dorothy Stratten, a rising young star and Playboy Playmate of the Year who
was tragically murdered by her estranged husband, the small-time hustler who discovered
her.
3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT
Second Sight
PG - 1:24
Cast: John Larroquette, Bronson Pinchot, Bess Armstrong, Director: Joel Zwick
The head of a detective agency that is hired to find a missing person, probably kidnapped.
They employ the help of a mystic/psychic to help find the missing girl.
5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT
Bye Bye Birdie
NR - 1:52
Cast: Janet Leigh, Dick Van Dyke, Ann Margret, Director: George Sidney
Film version of the Broadway musical about a teen rock and roll idol coming to a small
town to see one of his fans before he leaves for the army.
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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * LIVE! *
Major League Soccer
Dallas Burn @ Kansas City Wizards
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6:00 AM ET / 3:00 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.
7:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM PT
Over(R) Beautiful British Columbia
From the majestic Canadian Rockies to the rugged Pacific coast, don't miss this
beautiful aerial tour.
8:00 AM ET / 5:00 AM PT
Alaska
Visit the coast of Southern Alaska and the beautiful wildlife, one of the most
popular regions in the world. Experience the extraordinary spectacle of the Alaskan
coastline for yourself via the beauty and realism of high definition television.
8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT
Introduction to HDNet
Highlights and previews of HDNet programming
10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT
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.
11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
The White House: Inside with the President's Photographers
Inside the real west wing with the President's photographers.
12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
HDNet World Report
Galicia, Spain: Cleaning Up Her Image - The tourist guides describe the Northwest
region of Spain as Spain's best-kept secret. However, it recently had one of the worst oil
spills in history. World Report will follow the efforts to deal with the ecological
disaster that affected the area's rich seafood industry as well as tourism and the
Galician people's usually quiet and happy life.
12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT
HDNet World Report
A Day in Baghdad - HDNet World Report's cameras take viewers to the streets of
Baghdad to see and hear first hand from the people of Iraq about what works and what
doesn't after the war with the American-led coalition.
1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Square Pegs
The Stepanowicz Papers - Lauren is head over heels in love, but the unlikely
object of her teenaged infatuation could innocently be setting her up for a crushing
romantic fall.
1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
Higher Definition
Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with Director Andrew Jarecki to
talk about his amazing documentary Capturing the Friedmans, the story of a family
unraveling after the father is accused of a horrible crime. Plus, previews of what's
coming soon on HDNet Movies and HDNet entertainment.
2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
That's Life
Touched by a Biker - After losing her job at the bar, Lydia has trouble making
ends meet while meeting her community service requirement; Jackie is wary about trusting
Victor; Paulie rebounds from his breakup with Candy by working closely with Plum on the
campus watch.
3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Introduction to HDNet
Highlights and previews of HDNet programming
4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT
Higher Definition
Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with Director Andrew Jarecki to
talk about his amazing documentary Capturing the Friedmans, the story of a family
unraveling after the father is accused of a horrible crime. Plus, previews of what's
coming soon on HDNet Movies and HDNet entertainment.
5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
True Music
True Music is slammed wth star power this week. The Spin Doctors are back
together after 7 years and True Music give you the chance to fall in love with their music
all over again. Also performing on today's show is The Fags, a pop rock act getting
national airplay with their song 'Mistake.' Plus, enjoy the alternative rock sounds of
Tune in Tokyo.
5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT
The HDNet Horse Racing Challenge
The Challenge continues! Trainers, jockeys and wagerers compete in a five week
challenge.
7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Chick Corea: Rendezvous in New York
Bud Powell Band - From the historic 3 week performance at New York's City's Blue
Note celebrating the career of legendary jazz pianist Chick Corea, this set is a tribute
to pianist and composer Earl "Bud" Powell. Playing with Chick Corea are Joshua
Redman on saxophone, Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Christian McBride on bass, and another
living legend, Roy Haynes, on drums.
8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * LIVE! *
Major League Soccer
Dallas Burn @ Kansas City Wizards
10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Miss Hawaiian Tropic United States Pageant 2002
Luxury and beauty come together at the exotic Turtle Bay Resort on The North
Shore of Oahu, Hawaii as the resort teams up with Hawaiian Tropic(r) to host the 20th
Annual Miss Hawaiian Tropic(r) International United States Pageant. More than 95 beautiful
contestants from across the United States competed for the chance to be one of the four
finalists.
11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Square Pegs
The Stepanowicz Papers - Lauren is head over heels in love, but the unlikely
object of her teenaged infatuation could innocently be setting her up for a crushing
romantic fall.
11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT
Higher Definition
Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with Director Andrew Jarecki to
talk about his amazing documentary Capturing the Friedmans, the story of a family
unraveling after the father is accused of a horrible crime. Plus, previews of what's
coming soon on HDNet Movies and HDNet entertainment.
12:00 AM ET / 9:00 PM PT
Bunraku
Bunraku reveals the strict, grueling rehearsals and preparations that artists
must undertake to complete a Bunraku puppet theatre presentation. Bunraku is a profession
that goes back some 300 years, where puppets are not operated with strings, but highly
skilled operators.
1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT
That's Life
Touched by a Biker - After losing her job at the bar, Lydia has trouble making
ends meet while meeting her community service requirement; Jackie is wary about trusting
Victor; Paulie rebounds from his breakup with Candy by working closely with Plum on the
campus watch.
2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT
HDNet Test Patterns
Wonder how your home theatre is doing? Wish you had test patterns to help set it
up? Well, HDNet is here to help. This short program will help you get the most out of your
home theatre setup by providing you with the same professional test patterns HDNet uses to
set their gear.
2:30 AM ET / 11:30 PM PT
Hogan's Heroes
Don't Forget to Write - Scraping the bottom of the barrel, the Luftwaffe high
command notifies Col. Klink that he has "volunteered" for combat.
3:00 AM ET / 12:00 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.
3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT
An American in Canada
The Kwebec Situation - Jake, nervous about losing his interviewing edge,
interviews a Minister from Quebec. A province unlike any other, and a subject that Jake
knows nothing about.
4:00 AM ET / 1:00 AM PT
HDNet World Report
A Day in Baghdad - HDNet World Report's cameras take viewers to the streets of
Baghdad to see and hear first hand from the people of Iraq about what works and what
doesn't after the war with the American-led coalition.
4:30 AM ET / 1:30 AM 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.
5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT
Who's Next
"Who's Next!" showcases up and coming talented performers including
musicians, comics, and artists. On this episode we profile Four Day Weekend, an
improvisational comedy troupe that has performed in front of more than 100,000 people
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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 TICKETTM, 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�
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7:30 am
THE PELICAN BRIEF
Rated PG13 for
Time:141
Genre:Suspense, Thriller
Law student Julia Roberts has a theory about the murder of two Supreme Court justices, and
she calls it "The Pelican Brief." But if it's only a theory, why are the people
who read the brief being killed? Realizing she may be next, Roberts goes underground with
ace investigative reporter Denzel Washington. Following a twisted trail--and keeping one
step ahead of the killers--they uncover a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of
government. Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham. With Sam Shepard, John Heard,
Tony Goldwyn, William Atherton and Robert Culp.
Actors:
JULIA ROBERTS, DENZEL WASHINGTON, SAM SHEPARD, JOHN HEARD, TONY GOLDWYN, ROBERT CULP,
JAMES SIKKING
11:45 AM
BIG
Rated PG for
Time:104
Genre:Comedy, Fantasy
This smash-hit charmer will bring out the kid in you! Snubbed by a teenage beauty, a
shrimpy thirteen-year-old boy wishes he were "big"--and presto, his wish comes
all too true! Tom Hanks stars as boy-turned-man Josh Baskin, who, mistaken for a burglar,
gets chased out of his house by his own mom. Ending up in New York City, Josh tries his
hand at adult life, which means a real job (in a toy company) and a real girlfriend
(Elizabeth Perkins). Hanks earned a 1988 Best Actor Academy Award(R) nomination for a
performance that is "wide-eyed, excited and wonderfully guileless...an absolute
delight" (New York Times).
Actors:
TOM HANKS, ELIZABETH PERKINS, ROBERT LOGGIA, JOHN HEARD, JARED RUSHTON, DAVID MOSCOW
1:30 PM
STUART LITTLE 2
Rated PG for
Time:77
Genre:Adventure, Fantasy
Stuart the mouse is led by his heart on a series of spectacular adventures after he meets
a pretty little bird in this fun-filled live-action/animated sequel. Though Stuart has
become happily ensconced in the Little family in New York City, he still longs for a mate
of his own size. When a wounded bird named Margalo literally drops into his lap, it seems
all of his prayers have been answered...until Margalo's dubious affiliation with a mean
falcon becomes clear! Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie reprise their roles from the first film
as Stuart's ultra-upbeat human parents, while Jonathan Lipnicki (Jerry Maguire) returns as
his "big" brother. Directed by Rob Minkoff, story by Douglas Wick and Bruce Joel
Rubin, screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin.
Actors:
GEENA DAVIS, HUGH LAURIE, JONATHAN LIPNICKI, ASHLEY HOELCK, MARC JEFFERIES
3:30 PM
DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD
Rated PG13 for
Time:116
Genre:Comedy, Drama
Ellen Burstyn and Sandra Bullock star as a lifelong feuding mother and daughter whose
troubled relationship can only be saved with the help of her childhood best friends.
Siddalee Walker (Bullock) is a successful New York playwright whose interview with Time
magazine pinpoints her mother Vivi's (Burstyn) shortcomings and ignites a bitter feud
between the two. After hurling hurtful words and angry promises, Sidda is drugged and
kidnapped by Vivi's old pals, the Ya-Yas, who bring Sidda back to Louisiana where they
unlock the secrets of Vivi's past in order to give Sidda a better understanding of her
mother's eccentric and obstinate ways. With Ashley Judd, Dame Maggie Smith, Shirley
Knight, James Garner and Fionnula Flanagan. Based on the novel by Rebecca Wells.
Actors:
SANDRA BULLOCK, ELLEN BURSTYN, FIONNULA FLANAGAN, JAMES GARNER, CHERRY JONES, ASHLEY JUDD,
SHIRLEY KNIGHT, ANGUS MACFADYEN, MAGGIE SMITH, JACQUELINE MCKENZIE, KATY SELVERSTONE,
KIERSTEN WARREN, GINA MCKEE, MATTHEW SETTLE, LESLIE SILVA, RON DORTCH
5:30 PM
THE PELICAN BRIEF
Rated PG13 for
Time:141
Genre:Suspense, Thriller
Law student Julia Roberts has a theory about the murder of two Supreme Court justices, and
she calls it "The Pelican Brief." But if it's only a theory, why are the people
who read the brief being killed? Realizing she may be next, Roberts goes underground with
ace investigative reporter Denzel Washington. Following a twisted trail--and keeping one
step ahead of the killers--they uncover a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of
government. Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham. With Sam Shepard, John Heard,
Tony Goldwyn, William Atherton and Robert Culp.
Actors:
JULIA ROBERTS, DENZEL WASHINGTON, SAM SHEPARD, JOHN HEARD, TONY GOLDWYN, ROBERT CULP,
JAMES SIKKING
8:00 PM
MINORITY REPORT
Rated PG13 for
Time:145
Genre:Science Fiction, Thriller
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. John Anderton (Cruise) is the Chief of
"Pre-Crime," a police division that taps into the brains of three pre-cognitive
humans (pre-cogs) to predict and stop deadly crimes before they happen. The result is a
society that hasn't had a murder in six years, but when the pre-cogs deliver a shocking
prediction--that Anderton will kill a man--the stunned cop must run for his life while
trying to prove the prognostication is wrong. Colin Farrell (Phone Booth), Samantha Morton
(Sweet and Lowdown) and Max von Sydow (The Exorcist) co-star. Written by Scott Frank and
Jon Cohen; based on a short story by Philip K. Dick (Blade Runner). "A triumph...four
stars" (Roger Ebert).
Actors:
TOM CRUISE, COLIN FARRELL, SAMANTHA MORTON, MAX VON SYDOW, KATHRYN MORRIS, TIM BLAKE,
PETER STORMARE, JASON ANTOON, LOIS SMITH
2:00 AM
THE DENTIST
Rated R for
Time:92
Genre:Horror, Suspense
Once you're in this dentist's chair, you don't get up! Corbin Bernsen stars in this
horror-comedy as a dentist who goes off the deep end when he discovers his wife's
infidelity. Now, anybody who walks into his office is a goner!
Actors:
CORBIN BERNSEN, LINDA HOFFMAN, MOLLY HAGAN, KEN FOREE
4:05 AM
MINORITY REPORT
Rated PG13 for
Time:145
Genre:Science Fiction, Thriller
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. John Anderton (Cruise) is the Chief of
"Pre-Crime," a police division that taps into the brains of three pre-cognitive
humans (pre-cogs) to predict and stop deadly crimes before they happen. The result is a
society that hasn't had a murder in six years, but when the pre-cogs deliver a shocking
prediction--that Anderton will kill a man--the stunned cop must run for his life while
trying to prove the prognostication is wrong. Colin Farrell (Phone Booth), Samantha Morton
(Sweet and Lowdown) and Max von Sydow (The Exorcist) co-star. Written by Scott Frank and
Jon Cohen; based on a short story by Philip K. Dick (Blade Runner). "A triumph...four
stars" (Roger Ebert).
Actors:
TOM CRUISE, COLIN FARRELL, SAMANTHA MORTON, MAX VON SYDOW, KATHRYN MORRIS, TIM BLAKE,
PETER STORMARE, JASON ANTOON, LOIS SMITH
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 1:25 PM
Look Who's Talking
MPAA RATING: PG13
STEREO / CCAP / ESP
1989, 1 h 35 m
Mikey (voice of Bruce Willis) is a toddler determined to match his single mom (Kirstie
Alley) with a handsome cabbie (John Travolta) in this comedy smash from writer/director
Amy Heckerling ("Fast Times at Ridgemont High"). George Segal, Olympia Dukakis
and Abe Vigoda costar in this upbeat family hit.
5:00 PM
Along Came A Spider
MPAA RATING: R
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP
2001, 1 h 44 m
When brilliant psychopath Gary Soneji (Michael Wincott) kidnaps the daughter of a U.S.
senator, it's up to forensic psychologist Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) and FBI agent Jezzie
Flannigan (Monica Potter) to find the ruthless criminal. It soon becomes clear that the
kidnapping's a ruse, that Soneji has something far more sinister up his sleeve, and that
he's getting help from within the government. Michael Moriarty, Penelope Ann Miller and
Dylan Baker costar in this thrilling sequel to "Kiss the Girls."
 7:00
PM
The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie
TV RATING: TVPG-VL
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP
2003, 1 h 41 m
Gena Rowlands stars in this fact-based family drama about a troubled teenager (Kevin
Zegers) who is ordered by his school's principal (James Caan) to spend the summer
assisting an eccentric, aging widow (Rowlands) who is raising two mentally challenged
children. David Schofield, Leslie Hope and Cameron Daddo costar in this film from producer
Nick Cassavetes and writer/director Paul Johansson, based on the latter's real-life
experiences.
9:00 PM
Dead Like Me: Pilot
TV RATING: TV14
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
1 h 30 m
George's death thanks to a chunk of space station hurtling to Earth leads to some
surprising revelations about her life - and her afterlife.
10:15 PM
Dead Like Me: Curious George
TV RATING: TV14-VL
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
45 m
George decides that even grim reapers need a friend.
12:30 PM
Free For All: #1
TV RATING: TVMA-L
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
30 m
Clay and Johnny make a deal: if Clay can keep Johnny's Grandma off his back, Johnny will
detoxify Clay's ferret Angus; Clay takes Grandma to Las Vegas to meet the man of her
dreams.
1:30 PM
Enemy At The Gates
MPAA RATING: R
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP
2001, 2 h 11 m
Riveting account of the 1942-43 Battle of Stalingrad from the Russian point of view
follows talented sharpshooter Vassili (Jude Law), a rural boy who becomes a national hero
by almost single-handedly holding back the German assault. That is, until the Nazis send a
gifted gunslinger (Ed Harris) of their own to the besieged city, his sole mission to
assassinate Vassili. Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz and Bob Hoskins costar in this lavish
war epic from director Jean-Jacques Annaud ("Seven Years in Tibet").
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Sir:
If ESPN HD had been more generally available a month earlier when the NBA and NHL
play-offs were being broadcast in HD the level of dissatisfaction with the limited amount
of actual HD programming now available in the form of two or three baseball games a week
would be somewhat less as the amount of awful, unwatchable, stretched-out programming
would be considerably less. Things promise to get better with the coming of the football
season and more HD production and it can only be hoped that soon the ESPN studio shows
will be produced and broadcast in HD.
The C.O.
I think the public's desire for more channels is a desperate call for
something worth watching, a challenge most programming sources fail to
provide on a routine basis.
Robert Wade Browning
I also am disappointed in ESPN High Def. package offered by Direct
TV. Actually, I haven't seen any HD on ESPN. Am considering dropping this
service.
Neil Cortesi
Dale, as a question for DirectTV, I would like to know why they require a Total
Choice or above package, in order to get the HD channels. All I want are the HD channels.
Why should I have to pay $30+ per month in addition for things I don't want or need. This
did not used to be the case in prior years. Perhaps there can be a minimum monthly charge,
if that is really necessary, but paying for all the non-HD programming when you don't want
it seems unfair, and in fact illegal. I understand that hearings are already underway in
Congress to require providers to provide 'unbundled' services. Comments would be welcome.
This question should be asked to all the providers, including cable.
Regards,
_Larry Zeni
Dale-
In response to Eric, I too have been very disappointed in ESPN-HD. There are so few HD
broadcasts and it costs me an additional $8.95 a month through Cox cable to subscribe
(that also includes Discovery-HD). Even when I do catch an occasional hockey or baseball
game, the picture quality is not as good as sports on CBS-HD.
Joe Tavano
Hello Dale,
Here are a few comments/questions if I had the chance to ask
DirecTV:
1) ESPN HD is a disappointment, not so much the fact that there isn't too much actual high
definition programming yet, in the way they stretch the upconverted programming. I am
forced to watch their SD channel as my Sony 65" upconverts it and fills the screen
without people seeming so out of proportion. For the money we pay the quality should
be better.
2) Discovery looks good with a lot of programming. DirecTV is apparently compressing the
signal quite a bit. In some high bit rate scenes pixcellization can be seen. Can DirecTV
really call this "high definition"? Again, for the money, my expectation is a
picture as good as those I get off air. Nothing else, in my opinion, compares to PBS's off
air broadcast.
3) I also mirror what others have said regarding Bravo's announcement.
Will we have to go through the wait with DirecTV as we did with ESPN and Discovery? Will
DirecTV even be interested in carrying Bravo HD?
Thanks,
Dan R
Maybe it is just my imagination, but the ESPN
HD picture I am receiving for their baseball coverage does not seem to be as sharp and
dramatic (nor is the sound quality) as the baseball coverage provided by Mark Cuban and
HDNET last year. Maybe ESPN should consult Mark and his team to get it right??????
Kent
Benton City, WA
Dale,
As I write, I am enjoying my first look at Discovery HD Theater on Time Warner Cable!
(Raleigh NC Ch 280).
Apparently, there is no additional charge. [Besides, the SA-3100HD cable box is
"free" with digital service.]
This brings the the total number of HD Cable channels here to eight: ABC, CBS, FOX*, NBC,
PBS, HBO, SHO, and now Discovery HD. (* The local FOX affiliate broadcasts some Carolina
Hurricanes games in HD, so it's fair to include it.)
The TWC website indicates that ESPN-HD is coming soon. No word yet on the new
NBC Bravo channel. The local WB affiliate indicated it will be a "couple years"
before they offer HD.
I don't know how long Discovery has been available on TWC, but apparently it
started just recently. TWC doesn't seem to be promoting this heavily. I just found it
featured on the TWC website, on one of my occasional visits. But I recall no other notice
of availability.
Joe Austin
Raleigh NC
And there you have it signal providers. You have entered a tough business to
satisfy people who have decided that quality should play a more important part in their
television life. _Dale
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