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Sunday HD programming across ABC, CBS, NBC, The WB, Discovery HD Theater, HDNet, and other providers, featuring primetime dramas and nature documentaries.

Source document circa 2003 preserved as-is

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ABC PRIMETIME PROGRAMMING
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ALIAS

"The Counteragent"


Sydney races to find a cure for Vaughn, whose life hangs in the balance due to his watery encounter in Taipei. But in order to find the antidote, Sydney must make a deal with Sark that could endanger Sloane's life. Meanwhile, Will continues his research for Vaughn and discovers some disturbing inconsistencies involving 20-year-old standardized IQ tests. (Original Airdate: 11/17/02)

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THE PRACTICE

Small Sacrifices"
The firm defends a priest whose church has come under scrutiny for its unusual practices, and Bobby and Jimmy are ordered by a judge to defend a man whose crime appalls them. (Original Airdate: 11/17/02)

CBS PROGRAMMING
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CSI Miami

 

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This four-hour mini-series, based on The New York Times best seller by Lawrence Schiller, tells the story surrounding the still unsolved JonBenet Ramsey murder case that has transfixed the nation since its shocking occurrence on Christmas night 1996. The fact-based drama, which draws on recorded interviews with investigators, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and their confidants and members of the Ramsey family, reveals the events that have caused a maelstrom in the once peaceful and affluent Colorado town of Boulder. The mini-series also asks and explores the most disturbing questions about this complicated case -- and how it came to be.

NBC PRIME TIME PROGRAMMING 
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LAW AND ORDER

PROBABILITY   
MAJOR CASE COPS DISCOVER FRENCH CONNECTION IN SLAYINGS OF HOMELESS -- Detectives Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio) and Eames (Kathryn Erbe) poke around an insurance scam ring that passes off scrubbed-up homeless men for phony French executives -- and when the poor men turn up murdered, the suspects collect on lucrative life-insurance policies. However, after the cops recruit an extremely peculiar industry fraud expert (guest star Mark Linn-Baker, "Perfect Strangers") to help them profile the culprits, they are surprised to find one of the ringleaders slain in his apartment. Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance also star. TV-14

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THE WB PRIME TIME PROGRAMMING

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SMALLEVILLE

Visage
Whitney (Eric Johnson) returns home from the Marines looking to rekindle his relationship with Lana (Kristin Kreuk) but his suspicious behavior prompts Clark (Tom Welling) to question his true motives, ultimately revealing a shocking truth about "the new Whitney." Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) becomes suspicious of his new girlfriend (guest star Emmanuelle Vaugier, My Guide to Becoming a Rockstar) after he discovers a questionable photo of her with Lionel (John Glover).
Allison Mack, Sam Jones III, Annette O'Toole and John Schneider also star. Bill Gereghity directed the episode written by Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer.

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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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HDTV PROGRAMMING TONIGHT

 

 

DISCOVERY HD THEATER PROGRAMMING
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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.

8:00A ET 7:00A CT 6:00A MT 5:00A PT
VALLEY OF THE T-REX
Travel along with the most famous paleontologist in the world, "Jack" Horner, as he continues in his search for the lost world of the most famous dinosaur of all time. His research indicates that the T-Rex might not have been a predator after all.

9:00A ET 8:00A CT 7:00A MT 6:00A 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.

10:00A ET 9:00A CT 8:00A MT 7:00A PT
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME
No Description Available.

12:00P ET 11:00A CT 10:00A MT 9:00A 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
extinction.

2:00P ET 1:00P CT 12:00P MT 11:00A PT
VALLEY OF THE T-REX
Travel along with the most famous paleontologist in the world, "Jack" Horner, as he continues in his search for the lost world of the most famous dinosaur of all time. His research indicates that the T-Rex might not have been a predator after all.

3:00P ET 2:00P CT 1:00P MT 12:00P 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.

4:00P ET 3:00P CT 2:00P MT 1:00P PT
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME
No Description Available.

6:00P ET 5:00P CT 4:00P MT 3:00P PT
DAVID
The epic biblical story of lust, power, faith and redemption follows David, who, as a young boy, conquered the fearsome Goliath and went on to become the King of Israel. But his love for Bathsheba, a married woman, brings on the wrath of God.

PRIMETIME

8:00P ET 7:00P CT 6:00P MT 5:00P PT
DAVID
The epic biblical story of lust, power, faith and redemption follows David, who, as a young boy, conquered the fearsome Goliath and went on to become the King of Israel. But his love for Bathsheba, a married woman, brings on the wrath of God.

10:00P ET 9:00P CT 8:00P MT 7:00P PT
JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE, THE
PERU
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.

11:00P ET 10:00P CT 9:00P MT 8:00P PT
CITY SLICKERS
Find out how the penguin and human populations of South Africa share limited coastal
resources with minimal friction. The clean-up of the area’s largest oil spill in history evoked an unprecedented outpouring of affection between these unlikely partners.

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DAVID

PART 1
The epic biblical story of lust, power, faith and redemption follows David, who, as a young boy, conquered the fearsome Goliath and went on to become the King of Israel. But his love for Bathsheba, a married woman, brings on the wrath of God.

2:00A ET 1:00A CT 12:00M MT 11:00P PT
DAVID

PART 2
The epic biblical story of lust, power, faith and redemption follows David, who, as a young boy, conquered the fearsome Goliath and went on to become the King of Israel. But his love for Bathsheba, a married woman, brings on the wrath of God.

4:00A ET 3:00A CT 2:00A MT 1:00A PT
JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE, THE

PERU
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.

5:00A ET 4:00A CT 3:00A MT 2:00A PT
CITY SLICKERS
Find out how the penguin and human populations of South Africa share limited coastal resources with minimal friction. The clean-up of the area’s largest oil spill in history evoked an unprecedented outpouring of affection between these unlikely
partners.


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ESPN HD PROGRAMMING

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TONIGHT, JUNE 29TH

College World Series
MLB - Mets at Yankees

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DATE SPORT EVENT TIME [ET]
6/29 Major League Baseball Mets at Yankees 8:00
7/4 Major League Baseball Mets at Reds 1:00
7/6 Major League Baseball Cardinals at Cubs 8:00
7/7 Major League Baseball Teams To Be Determined 1:00 or 7:00
7/9 Major League Baseball Braves at Mets 12:00
7/13 Major League Baseball Giants at Diamondbacks 8:00
7/14 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby 8:00
7/17 Major League Baseball Mets at Braves 1:00
7/20 Major League Baseball Cardinals at Dodgers 8:00
7/27 Major League Baseball Yankees at Red Sox 8:00
8/3 Major League Baseball Dodgers at Braves 8:00
8/7 National Football League (pre-season) Patriots at Giants 8:00
8/10 Major League Baseball Braves at Cardinals 8:00
8/11 National Football League (pre-season) Saints at Eagles 8:00
8/16 National Football League (pre-season) Titans at Bills 8:00
8/17 Major League Baseball Cardinals at Phillies 8:00
8/20 Major League Baseball Teams To Be Determined TBD
8/23 Black Coaches Association Classic (college football) Teams To Be Determined 8:00
8/24 Major League Baseball Mariners at Red Sox 8:00
8/28 College Football Teams To Be Determined 7:30
8/31 Major League Baseball Giants at Diamonbacks 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."

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NBA-TV PROGRAMMING
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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)

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7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT
Red Sonja
PG-13 - 1:29
Cast: Brigitte Nielsen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sandahl Bergman, Director: Richard Feischer
Two warriors join forces against an evil queen in this sword and sorcery saga - based on pulp writings of Robert E. Howard (of Conan fame)

9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT
The Mackintosh Man
PG - 1:45
Cast: Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, Director: John Huston
A British intelligence officer, posing as a diamon thief is sent to jail for 20 years to catch a gang that has been arranging escapes. But when the agent's superior, who knows his identity is killed his troubles really start.

11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
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.

1:15 PM ET / 10:15 AM 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.

4:15 PM ET / 1:15 PM PT
The Mackintosh Man
PG - 1:45
Cast: Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, Director: John Huston
A British intelligence officer, posing as a diamon thief is sent to jail for 20 years to catch a gang that has been arranging escapes. But when the agent's superior, who knows his identity is killed his troubles really start.

6:00 PM ET / 3:00 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.

8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Blankman
PG-13 - 1:36
Cast: Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Robin Givens, Director: Mike Binder
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all.

9:45 PM ET / 6:45 PM PT
Search and Destroy
R - 1:30
Cast: Griffin Dunne, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Director: David Salle
A would-be movie producer strives to convince a self-help guru to let him film his book.

11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT
Blankman
PG-13 - 1:36
Cast: Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Robin Givens, Director: Mike Binder
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all.

1:15 AM ET / 10:15 PM PT
Search and Destroy
R - 1:30
Cast: Griffin Dunne, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Director: David Salle
A would-be movie producer strives to convince a self-help guru to let him film his book.

3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT
Midnight In St. Petersburg
R - 1:28
Cast: Michael Caine, Michelle Rene Thomas, Jason Connery, Director: Douglas Jackson
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.

4:45 AM ET / 1:45 AM PT
Deadly Friend
R - 1:32
Cast: Matthew Laborteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett, Director: Wes Craven
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HDNET PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT * Premiere *
Prince Shotoku
Gripping account of Prince Skotoku, the legendary cultural hero of 6th-century Japan. This drama vividly recalls how the Prince overcame clan rivalries, political conspiracies and personal tragedy to begin the process of uniting the nation.

8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
The HDNet Horse Racing Challenge
The Challenge continues! Trainers, jockeys and wagerers compete in a five week challenge.
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Mark Cuban
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6:00 AM ET / 3:00 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'.

7:00 AM ET / 4:00 AM PT
The USAF Thunderbirds
Meet the pilots of the USAF Thunderbirds Aerial demonstration team, and watch them in action during a recent air show in Colorado Springs, CO.



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7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT * Premiere *
Prince Shotoku
Gripping account of Prince Skotoku, the legendary cultural hero of 6th-century Japan. This drama vividly recalls how the Prince overcame clan rivalries, political conspiracies and personal tragedy to begin the process of uniting the nation.

10:00 AM ET / 7:00 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.

10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT
Smart Travels Europe
Genoa and the Italian Rivera - It's off to seek La Dolce Vita in one of the world's most romantic places. Visit Pisa's leaning tower, tour palaces for a taste of old-world elegance, and investigate the famous resort of Portofino.

11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
Over(R) Canada
Take a spectacular helicopter tour of our neighbor to the north.

12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Hogan's Heroes
Operation Briefcase - Hogan and his men become involved in an assassination plot when London orders them to provide a German general with a time bomb.

12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT
Hogan's Heroes
The Battle of Stalag 13 - Hogan's future as a saboteur is threatened by the rival plans of two German officers.

1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
HDNet World Report

1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
Big Apple
Terry makes a deal with the district attorney that has Chris arrested for murder while surveillance starts in Joan's apartment to gather information from Stark's wife.

2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT
Some of My Best Friends
The Marriage Counselor - When Connie confides to Warren and Pino that she fears her husband is bored with her in the boudoir, Warren convinces her that she has nothing to worry about if she uses a sexy technique called "the boomerang." But when Connie's new bedroom move makes her husband suspicious that she's been seeing someone on the side, Frankie is beside himself with fear that his parents are going to break up.

3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
True Music
This week on True Music, pop rock sensation The Atari's headline the show and perform their national hit song "In My Diary". Also, Seven Story Drop gives HDNet an exclusive look at their very first acoustic concert! Finally, you don't want to miss the true rock sound of Altered.

3:30 PM ET / 12:30 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.

4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
Smart Travels Europe
Genoa and the Italian Rivera - It's off to seek La Dolce Vita in one of the world's most romantic places. Visit Pisa's leaning tower, tour palaces for a taste of old-world elegance, and investigate the famous resort of Portofino.

4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT
Major League Soccer
D.C. United @ Columbus Crew
Special Encore Presentation

6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT
HDNet's Across America
Models - Models know that time is running out on their careers. Sabrina will do almost anything to stay on top. Branden is a rookie in New York, a devout Christian, with a body to kill for, but his limits are reached when he's asked to pose with naked women.

7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
True Music
This week on True Music, pop rock sensation The Atari's headline the show and perform their national hit song "In My Diary". Also, Seven Story Drop gives HDNet an exclusive look at their very first acoustic concert! Finally, you don't want to miss the true rock sound of Altered.

7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
HDNet World Report

8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
The HDNet Horse Racing Challenge
The Challenge continues! Trainers, jockeys and wagerers compete in a five week challenge.

10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Big Apple
Terry makes a deal with the district attorney that has Chris arrested for murder while surveillance starts in Joan's apartment to gather information from Stark's wife.

11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
HDNet's Boxing Explosion from Laughlin, Nevada
HDNet's Boxing Explosion rolls on, this time from Laughlin, Nevada. Highly regarded heavyweight Taurus Sykes (20-1) takes on former IBF cruiserweight champion Imamu Mayfield (23-4) in the main event. Also on the card are heavyweights Tony the Tiger Thompson vs. Willy Williams and Yale graduate Deidra Hamaguchi vs. Stephanie Dobbs. See you at ringside!

1:00 AM ET / 10:00 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.

2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT
First Monday
Dangerous Words - A website on abortion leads to a doctor's murder. The Court looks at the free speech case & inciting violence.

3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT
True Music
This week on True Music, pop rock sensation The Atari's headline the show and perform their national hit song "In My Diary". Also, Seven Story Drop gives HDNet an exclusive look at their very first acoustic concert! Finally, you don't want to miss the true rock sound of Altered.

3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT
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DIRECTV To Launch New High-Definition Package
New HD Package
will Launch July 1 and Include ESPN HD, Discovery HD TheaterTM, 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 TheaterTM, 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:

espmnhd.jpg (1018 bytes)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.jpg (1277 bytes)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.jpg (1501 bytes)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.

hdnetmovies.jpg (1445 bytes)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® 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 

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Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie
Friday After Next
Road to Perdition

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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....


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My Big Fat Greek Wedding
The Tuxedo
Friday After Next
Road To Perdition
The Ring
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8:45 AM
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
Rated PG13 for
Time:135
Genre:Biography, Drama
Winner of the 2001 Academy Awards(R) for Best Picture, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Adapted Screenplay (Akiva Goldsman) and Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Connelly). This compelling, "consistently engrossing" (Variety) drama chronicles the life of math genius John Forbes Nash Jr., whose brilliant career was nearly derailed by schizophrenia, but later resurrected when he overcame the disease and won the Nobel Prize in 1994. Russell Crowe received an Oscar(R) nomination for his performance as Nash in this inspiring film that explores the many ups and downs that defined both his career and his marriage. Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp and Christopher Plummer co-star. "Four stars" (Roger Ebert).
Actors:
RUSSELL CROWE, JENNIFER CONNELLY, ED HARRIS, PAUL BETTANY, JUDD HIRSCH, CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, ADAM GOLDBERG, JOSHUA LUCAS, ANTHONY RAPP

12:30 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

3:30 PM
A WALK TO REMEMBER
Rated PG for
Time:102
Genre:Drama, Romance
Pop singer Mandy Moore stars in this sensitive teenage romance based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks (Message in a Bottle). In a rural high school, Landon (Shane West) is the only student to take the blame for a hazing gone terribly wrong. His punishment: a foray into community service that includes joining the school drama club, where he meets Jamie (Moore), a minister's daughter whose plainness, goodness and intelligence are everything Jamie has been avoiding...until he falls in love. Jamie can change Landon's life, but he may be tragically unable to change hers. "[A] love story so sweet, sincere and positive that it sneaks past the defenses...a small treasure" (Roger Ebert). With Peter Coyote, Daryl Hannah.
Actors:
MANDY MOORE, SHANE WEST, DARYL HANNAH, AL THOMPSON

5:30- PM
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
Rated PG13 for
Time:135
Genre:Biography, Drama
Winner of the 2001 Academy Awards(R) for Best Picture, Best Director (Ron Howard), Best Adapted Screenplay (Akiva Goldsman) and Best Supporting Actress (Jennifer Connelly). This compelling, "consistently engrossing" (Variety) drama chronicles the life of math genius John Forbes Nash Jr., whose brilliant career was nearly derailed by schizophrenia, but later resurrected when he overcame the disease and won the Nobel Prize in 1994. Russell Crowe received an Oscar(R) nomination for his performance as Nash in this inspiring film that explores the many ups and downs that defined both his career and his marriage. Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp and Christopher Plummer co-star. "Four stars" (Roger Ebert).

8:00 PM
THE SOPRANOS 24: HOUSE ARREST
Rated TVMA for
Time:57
Genre:Drama
Having dodged a legal bullet, Tony is advised by his lawyer to spend more time at his businesses. Junior looks for diversions to relieve the tedium of house arrest, and eventually finds it in the company of a police widow. Meanwhile, Melfi's problems boil over while eating dinner with her son.

11:30 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.

1:30 AM
K2
Rated R for
Time:102
Genre:Action, Adventure
Two mountain climbers find their skills and courage tested to the limit in an assault on the world's second-highest mountain in this suspenseful adventure drama. Michael Biehn (The Abyss) and Matt Craven play the friends who find that reaching the summit is easy compared with getting down alive. With Patricia Charbonneau.
Actors:
MICHAEL BIEHN, MATT CRAVEN, HIROSHI FUJIOKA, RAY BARRY, PATRICIA CHARBONEAU, LUCA BERCOVICI, JULIA NICKSON-SOUL, JAMAL SHAH

3:15 AM
100 GIRLS
Rated R for
ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, NUDITY
Time:94
Genre:Comedy, Romance
A college student discovers love in an elevator in this romantic comedy. Unfortunately, the elevator incident, in which he lost his virginity, took place during a blackout, and now the smitten Matthew has no idea what his true love looks like--but he's going to search her out if it takes meeting every girl in the dormitory to find her! With Jonathan Tucker (The Deep End), Larisa Oleynik (10 Things I Hate About You), Emmanuelle Chriqui (On the Line), Jaime Pressly (Joe Dirt).
Actors:
JONATHAN TUCKER, EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI, STACEY DASH, JAMES DEBELLO, LARISA OLEYNIK

4:50 AM
THE GOLDEN BOWL
Rated R for
Time:130
Genre:Drama, Romance
Two convenient but loveless marriages make for a disastrous state of affairs in this Merchant-Ivory adaptation of the Henry James novel. Maggie Verver (Kate Beckinsale), an American girl abroad, is delighted to be wooed by the dashing Italian Prince Amerigo (Jeremy Northam). And her wealthy father (Nick Nolte) is equally pleased to marry Maggie's friend, the beautiful Charlotte (Uma Thurman). But what Maggie and her father don't know is that Amerigo and Charlotte have been in love with each other for some time, and have plotted the marriages for their own proximity and financial gain. A "triumph" (L.A. Times). With Anjelica Huston, James Fox.
Actors:
NICK NOLTE, UMA THURMAN, ANJELICA HUSTON, KATE BECKINSALE, JEREMY NORTHAN, JAMES FOX, MADELEINE POTTER  Return To Top

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7:35 AM
Save The Last Dance
MPAA RATING: PG13
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
1 h 52 m
Box office smash about a teenager named Sara (Julia Stiles) who gives up her dream of a career in ballet when her mother is killed in a tragic auto accident. Forced to attend a new school in the inner city, she falls for the handsome Derek (Sean Patrick Thomas), and while their interracial romance raises some eyebrows, the controversial couple finds that they each hold the key to the other's brighter, happier future. Terry Kinney, Kerry Washington and Fredro Starr costar in this moving, emotionally engaging hit.

9:30 AM
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.

11:30 AM
Diggstown
MPAA RATING: R
STEREO / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONVERTED
1992, 1 h 37 m
James Woods and Louis Gossett Jr. costar in this hard-hitting comedy about a sleepy little burg called Diggstown, where gambling is legal and boxing is king. They've got a fortune riding on a rigged ring tournament - a scam that's going to out-con the con men. Bruce Dern, Oliver Platt, Heather Graham, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Thomas Wilson Brown, Duane Davis and Willie Green costar.

1:25 AM
Hackers
MPAA RATING: PG13
STEREO / CCAP WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONVERTED
1995, 1 h 45 m
Talented computer hacker Crash Override (Jonny Lee Miller) and his fellow technophiles come across a program being used by the mysterious corporate genius known only as The Plague (Fisher Stevens) to steal millions from his firm, causing a cyber-showdown that turns deadly. Angelina Jolie, Jesse Bradford, Matthew Lillard and Lorraine Bracco costar in this high-tech thriller from director Iain Softley ("Backbeat").

3:25 PM
Impostor
Main
Cast List/Bios
MPAA RATING: PG13
SURROUND / CCAP WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONVERTED
1 h 35 m
Gary Sinise ("Forrest Gump," "Truman") stars in this science fiction adventure as Spencer Olham, a government scientist of the future whose top-secret weapon could help humanity turn the tide of a losing war against invading aliens - until a dogged investigator (Vincent D'Onofrio) becomes convinced that Spencer is an enemy agent in disguise. Madeleine Stowe costars in this pulse-pounding futuristic thriller based on a story by Philip K. Dick ("Blade Runner," "Minority Report").

6:30 PM
Save The Last Dance
MPAA RATING: PG13
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP   WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
1 h 52 m
Box office smash about a teenager named Sara (Julia Stiles) who gives up her dream of a career in ballet when her mother is killed in a tragic auto accident. Forced to attend a new school in the inner city, she falls for the handsome Derek (Sean Patrick Thomas), and while their interracial romance raises some eyebrows, the controversial couple finds that they each hold the key to the other's brighter, happier future. Terry Kinney, Kerry Washington and Fredro Starr costar in this moving, emotionally engaging hit.

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Legally Blonde
MPAA RATING: PG13
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP  WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
1 h 35 m
Reese Witherspoon stars in this box office hit as bombshell sorority girl Elle Woods, a cheerfully optimistic California native whose blonde locks and pink couture have gotten her labeled an airhead. When her blue blood east coast boyfriend Warner (Matthew Davis) dumps her before heading off to Harvard Law School, Elle takes charge of the situation, getting accepted to the same Ivy League institution and teaching the rich snob a lesson in brains and girl power. Selma Blair, Luke Wilson and Victor Garber costar in this hilarious smash.

   Original Series
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Dead Like Me: Pilot
TV RATING: TV14
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1  WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
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.

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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.

4:30 AM
Save The Last Dance
MPAA RATING: PG13
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
1 h 52 m
Box office smash about a teenager named Sara (Julia Stiles) who gives up her dream of a career in ballet when her mother is killed in a tragic auto accident. Forced to attend a new school in the inner city, she falls for the handsome Derek (Sean Patrick Thomas), and while their interracial romance raises some eyebrows, the controversial couple finds that they each hold the key to the other's brighter, happier future. Terry Kinney, Kerry Washington and Fredro Starr costar in this moving, emotionally engaging hit.  Return To Top

 

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