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 8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Without a Trace
"No Mas"
Malone and the team search for a boxer who vanishes before a much anticipated fight at
Madison Square Garden.
9:00PM ET/8:00 C
True Crime
Clint Eastwood stars as Steve Everett, a weary old reporter with a nose for the truth and
a legendary appetite for womanizing and alcohol, assigned to interview a San Quentin
prisoner, Frank Beachum, awaiting execution. Beachum, a born-again Christian and family
man, has everything that Everett lacks except a shot at seeing the next sunrise. Everett
infuriates his editor in chief by turning the story into an investigative piece and racing
against the clock to prove the man's innocence. But before making beeline to the
exculpatory evidence that will save the life of Beachum, Everett must spend the next 24
hours contending with the baggage he's accumulated through drinking, sleeping around and
familial neglect.
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 8:00PM ET/7:00 C
American Dreams
"Fear Itself"
Elevated in social standing after being asked to join the prom committee, Meg (Brittany
Snow) and Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) attempt to boost their popularity further by offering
the East Catholic "A-group" an after-hours visit to the "Bandstand"
stage. However, when their evening of fun damages the set, the two socialites are afraid
of being discovered by the show's producer. Elsewhere, Jack's (Tom Verica) attempts to get
JJ (Will Estes) back on his feet only drives his son farther away as he deals with his
fears of re-injuring his leg. A nervous Will (Ethan Dampf) worries about his impending
soapbox derby race and the pressure of trying to please his dad. Meanwhile, a precocious
Patty (Sarah Ramos) exposes Helen's (Gail O'Grady) final grades, while in the midst of
earning merit badges for her new scout troop. Jonathan Adams and Arlen Escarpeta also
star.
9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
"Legion"
When an inner-city father and son are found with their throats slit, Detectives Goren
(Vincent D'Onofrio) and Eames ( Kathryn Erbe) discover that a series of adolescent boys
have disappeared from the same intimidating neighborhood. When none of the locals will
cooperate with the investigation, the cops suspect that someone is using the boys to
operate an expensive bicycle theft ring. Their investigation leads them to a young
recording studio owner (guest star Paul Calderon) who brainwashes his young male charges
in Roman stoicism to function as expendable little soldiers -- all the better to prove
their worthiness. Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance also star.
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The Aleutians: Cradle Of The Storms |
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Defiant Requiem |
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The Sacred Balance |
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Soundstage |
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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Great Moments In Italian Art
"Florence: The Early Renaissance"
The Renaissance is portrayed as a magical era in history. New inventions and discoveries
proliferated while poetry and art flourished.
7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Inside Warner Bros Movie World: Gold Coast
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.
8:00AM ET/7:00 C
Top Ten Coasters 2002
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.
9:00AM ET/8:00 C
Greatest Fireworks On Earth
Experience pyrotechnique displays around the world from a Las Vegas extravaganza to
ceremonial rituals in Valencia, Spain.
10:00AM ET/9:00 C
Trading Spaces
"Pennsylvania: Bryant Court"
Laurie declares herself "zany for zinnias" in a floral painted bedroom for two
little girls. Meanwhile Hildi's homeowners think she's gone plain crazy when she paints a
dining room black. Amy Wynn is busy working hard to get her projects finished.
11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Weird Homes
"Off The Grid"
Living life "unplugged" calls for all of your creative juices. Meet a man who
hasn't had a utility bill in fifteen years, a trailer park couple who would make gypsies
jealous, and a man who's so far off the grid he forgets what century he's in.
11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Weird Homes
"Different Strokes"
Meet some uncompromising artists who believe that their home is their canvas. Nada
Jurisich doesn't need a room with a view - her rooms ARE the view. And Violette Clark's
home represents a one-woman war against beige.
12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Great Moments In Italian Art
"Rome: Art In The Imperial Era"
Rome is known as "the eternal city." Historically, this small city of farmers
and warriors grew to be a great power and colonized a large part of the ancient world.
Examine the extraordinary artwork Roman conquerors brought back as prizes.
1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Makeover Story, A
"Seeing Double"
No Description Available.
1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Makeover Story, A
"Broadway Babes"
No Description Available.
2:00PM ET/1:00 C
Wedding Story, A
"Barbara And Miguel"
No Description Available.
2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Wedding Story, A
"Shari & James"
No Description Available.
3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Trading Spaces
"Pennsylvania: Bryant Court"
Laurie declares herself "zany for zinnias" in a floral painted bedroom for two
little girls. Meanwhile Hildi's homeowners think she's gone plain crazy when she paints a
dining room black. Amy Wynn is busy working hard to get her projects finished.
4:00PM ET/3:00 C
Joseph
"Part 1"
Based on the Old Testament story of the prophet Jacob, who rises above treachery and
enslavement to lead his people out of famine. Emmy-winner for Outstanding Miniseries.
Starring Ben Kingsley, Martin Laundau, Lesley Ann Warren and Paul Mercurio.
6:00PM ET/5:00 C
Joseph
"Part 2"
No Description Available.
8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Urban Wild
"Paris"
Some of the most spectacular monuments in Paris, the Opera and the Arc de Triumphe, are
new residential units for the cities wildlife. Examine the creatures such as birds of prey
and rabbits that thrive in the City of Lights.
9:00PM ET/8:00 C
Urban Wild
"Tokyo"
Much of Tokyo's wildlife was displaced after the destruction and rebuilding after World
War II. Uncover the resilient flora and fauna that have created new and unique habitats in
this Japanese city.
10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Urban Wild
"Toronto"
Toronto's wildlife, centered around Lake Ontario, is flourishing. More wildlife dwells in
the city today than a century ago. City planners designed many parks and waterways
creating inviting habitats for racoons, foxes and the unique black squirrel.
11:00PM ET/10:00 C
Urban Wild
"Paris"
Some of the most spectacular monuments in Paris, the Opera and the Arc de Triumphe, are
new residential units for the cities wildlife. Examine the creatures such as birds of prey
and rabbits that thrive in the City of Lights.
12:00AM ET/11:00 C
Urban Wild
"Tokyo"
Much of Tokyo's wildlife was displaced after the destruction and rebuilding after World
War II. Uncover the resilient flora and fauna that have created new and unique habitats in
this Japanese city.
1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Urban Wild
"Toronto"
Toronto's wildlife, centered around Lake Ontario, is flourishing. More wildlife dwells in
the city today than a century ago. City planners designed many parks and waterways
creating inviting habitats for racoons, foxes and the unique black squirrel.
2:00AM ET/1:00 C
Great Moments In Italian Art
"Rome: Art In The Imperial Era"
Rome is known as "the eternal city." Historically, this small city of farmers
and warriors grew to be a great power and colonized a large part of the ancient world.
Examine the extraordinary artwork Roman conquerors brought back as prizes.
3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Urban Wild
"Paris"
Some of the most spectacular monuments in Paris, the Opera and the Arc de Triumphe, are
new residential units for the cities wildlife. Examine the creatures such as birds of prey
and rabbits that thrive in the City of Lights.
4:00AM ET/3:00 C
Urban Wild
"Tokyo"
Much of Tokyo's wildlife was displaced after the destruction and rebuilding after World
War II. Uncover the resilient flora and fauna that have created new and unique habitats in
this Japanese city.
5:00AM ET/4:00 C
Urban Wild
"Toronto"
Toronto's wildlife, centered around Lake Ontario, is flourishing. More wildlife dwells in
the city today than a century ago. City planners designed many parks and waterways
creating inviting habitats for racoons, foxes and the unique black squirrel.
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Major League Baseball |
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Major League Baseball |
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| 8/23 |
Black Coaches Association Classic |
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| 8/24 |
Major League Baseball |
Mariners at Red Sox |
8:00 |
| 8/28 |
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Allan Quatermain And The Lost City Of Gold
PG
After his brother Robeson disappears without a trace while exploring Africa in search of a
legendary 'white tribe', Allan Quatermain decides to follow in his footsteps to learn what
became of him. Soon after arriving, he discovers the lost City of Gold, controlled by the
evil lord Agon, and mined by his legions of white slaves. Is this where Robeson met his
end?
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=DIRECTV=
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®
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.
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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.
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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Speed Racer
The Secret Engine, Part 1 - Speed Racer comes to the aid of a mysterious old man whose
Model T has broken down. While Pops tries to fix his car, Speed uncovers an old engine the
man had buried long before.
 6:30AM ET/5:30 C
Speed Racer
The Secret Engine, Part 2 - Speed Racer comes to the aid of a mysterious old man whose
Model T has broken down. While Pops tries to fix his car, Speed uncovers an old engine the
man had buried long before.
7:00AM ET/6:00 C
Designing Texas
This week on Designing Texas we tour a home away from home for actress Janine Turner and
her daughter Juliette. Plus we check out Austin's best rooms with a view, and a Finishing
Touch that's a rewarding romp thru an intriguing place called Forty Five Ten.
7:30AM ET/6:30 C
CART Auto Racing
Mario Andretti Grand Prix at Road America
11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Bass Champs Premiere
Pre-Fishing for the Bass Champs Classic - Host John McCalmont catches up with Jeff Welch,
Vice President of Bass Champs, and the Canadian Mist Anglers of Year. Robbie Rose shares
his favorite lure, and Scott Dean takes us along as he pre-fishes for the Bass Champs
Classic.
11:30AM ET/10:30 C
Red Bull Cliff Diving Lana'i
Ten of the world's best cliff divers journey to the sacred site at Kaunolu known as
Kahekili's Leap to test their bravery, skill and focus. Divers complete mind-blowing
combinations of twists and somersaults - all within 2 seconds as they hit the water at
over 60 mph - zero to ', with no pads or helmet!
12:00PM ET/11:00 C
Smart Travels Europe
London - Sip tea and savor traditional sights like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of
London. See where Charles Dickens penned Oliver Twist, get a bird's eye view of London
from the new London Eye, and get some tips on using cash machines and your cell phone in
Europe.
12:30PM ET/11:30 C
Smart Travels Europe
Florence - The Renaissance comes to life in this glorious city rich in art. Visit the
great museums, visit a Medici villa, a sleepy Tuscan town, and a museum with inventions by
Leonardo da Vinci.
1:00PM ET/12:00 C
Hogan's Heroes
Everyone Has a Brother-In-Law - Hogan's scheme to blow up a German ammunition train is
stymied by a tough, new officer assigned to Stalag 13.
 1:30PM ET/12:30 C
Hogan's Heroes
The Flight of the Valkyrie - Hogan is replaced as the POW officer-in-charge by a colonel
who nearly ruins the group's important escape plans.
2:00PM ET/1:00 C
HDNet World Report
Trial By Media - Kobe Bryant faces justice in the courtroom in Eagle, Colorado, and
judgement by the people of America, thanks to an expanding variety of media.
2:30PM ET/1:30 C
HDNet's Across America
Surfers - Southern California is a surfers' paradise: they live a different life than the
rest of us, maybe they're on to something?
3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Bacon Brothers Live
A brand new concert release from actor Kevin Bacon and his music industry brother,
Michael, who are earning a solid reputation for their song writing, live performance and
music producing abilities. If you like folk, soul or rock, you're going to want to
experience the Bacon Brothers live!
4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Major League Soccer
D. C. United @ Chicago Fire
Special Encore Presentation
6:30PM ET/5:30 C
Higher Definition
Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with Actor/Director Kevin Costner to
talk about his new western Open Range, plus, see the movie trailer of Open Range in HD,
and previews of what's coming soon in HDNet Entertainment.
7:00PM ET/6:00 C
2003 Dallas Mavericks Dancer Tryouts
Follow several candidates through the process of competing for a slot on an elite dance
team, the Dallas Mavericks Dancers. From over 400 women, veterans and hopefuls alike try
their courage and skill to be the best of the best as a dancer.
7:30PM ET/6:30 C
True Music
This week on True Music, Reves plays an acoustic set for HDNet and the band talks about
how they got signed to Epic records. After talking with host Katie Daryl, The Golden
Falcons invite True Music to their rehearsal studio to see how the magic of music happens,
and Mike McClure strums his guitar celbrating his new solo album.
8:00PM ET/7:00 C
HDNet World Report Premiere
Ethiopia's Twin Killers: Starvation & AIDS - The second program takes you to Ethiopia
with an American delegation seeking to help the people overcome by the famine and the
ravages of AIDS. People there already weakened by the famine are easy prey for AIDS. The
American delegation learn the hard realities of the famine and struggle to use their
skills to help the victims. A touching, people-to-people story.
8:30PM ET/7:30 C
HDNet's Across America Premiere
People of Las Vegas - Can every day people live normal lives in the "city of
sin?" Across America profiles several Las Vegas residents: a showgirl, a full-time
gambler and a casino cocktail waitress living and working in this abnormal city.
9:00PM ET/8:00 C
HDNet's Boxing Explosion from the Emerald Queen Casino
The NABA Lightweight Title is on the line, as "Irish" Martin O'Malley (21-1,
14KO's) of Seattle, WA takes on Luis "El Puma" Villalta (29-4-1, 25KO's). These
two fighters both have a great desire to win. With O'Malley's determination to become the
best lightweight in the world and Villalta's aggressive style and competitive spirit, this
fight is guaranteed to be a definite crow pleaser.
11:00PM ET/10:00 C
2003 Dallas Mavericks Dancer Tryouts
Follow several candidates through the process of competing for a slot on an elite dance
team, the Dallas Mavericks Dancers. From over 400 women, veterans and hopefuls alike try
their courage and skill to be the best of the best as a dancer.
11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Behind the Shutter
This time still photographer Ric Moore heads to different parts of Texas to photograph
beautiful women for a calendar. The backdrop to the calendar shoot will be vintage planes
and scenic Texas landscape.
 12:00AM ET/11:00 C
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.
1:00AM ET/12:00 C
Ice-T: Smooth Trigger, Sex, Money & Guns
No program description available.
2:00AM ET/1:00 C
New York on the Edge
Rave One - The rave was the all-night dance and drug party of the '90s. A virtual
nightclub is staged for one night only in an illegally obtained space.
2:30AM ET/1:30 C
True Music
This week on True Music, Reves plays an acoustic set for HDNet and the band talks about
how they got signed to Epic records. After talking with host Katie Daryl, The Golden
Falcons invite True Music to their rehearsal studio to see how the magic of music happens,
and Mike McClure strums his guitar celbrating his new solo album.
3:00AM ET/2:00 C
Bacon Brothers Live
A brand new concert release from actor Kevin Bacon and his music industry brother,
Michael, who are earning a solid reputation for their song writing, live performance and
music producing abilities. If you like folk, soul or rock, you're going to want to
experience the Bacon Brothers live!
4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Chick Corea: Rendezvous in New York
The New Trio - Chick Corea's current working group, The New Trio, features Origin's
bassist and drummer, Avishai Cohen & Jeff Ballard. Many critics and fans consider this
group to be the greatest artistic achievement in Chick's distinguished and influential
career. The New Trio's debut recording Past, Present & Futures hit the top of the
Billboard and Gavin charts.
5:30AM ET/4:30 C
Higher Definition
Pop-culture writer/host Robert Wilonsky sits down with Actor/Director Kevin Costner to
talk about his new western Open Range, plus, see the movie trailer of Open Range in HD,
and previews of what's coming soon in HDNet Entertainment.
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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
A Chorus Line
PG-13 - 1:53
Cast: Michael Douglas, Alyson Reed, Vicki Frederick, Director: Richard Attenborough
Hopefuls try out before a demanding director for a part in a new musical.
9:00AM ET/8:00 C
For Better or Worse (aka: Stranger Things)
PG-13 - 1:35
Cast: Jason Alexander, Lolita Davidovich, James Woods, Director: Jason Alexander
A loser can't get over the fact that his girlfriend has dumped him.
10:35AM ET/9:35 C
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.
12:35PM ET/11:35 C
Dating the Enemy
NR - 1:37
Cast: Guy Pearce, Claudia Karvan, Matt Day, Director: Megan Simpson Huberman
A couple wake up one morning to find they have switched bodies.
 2:30PM ET/1:30 C
The Main Event
PG - 1:52
Cast: Barbara Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Richard Lawson, Director: Howard Zieff
The ex-head of a company losses all assets but one - the contract of a non-fighting
prizefighter. She decides to manage him and turn him into a winner.
4:30PM ET/3:30 C
White Hunter, Black Heart
PG - 1:50
Cast: Clint Eastwood, George Dzundza, Jeff Fahey, Director: Clint Eastwood
John Huston goes to Africa to make his next movie, but he'd rather hunt elephants than
take care of his crew or movie.
6:30PM ET/5:30 C
For Better or Worse (aka: Stranger Things)
PG-13 - 1:35
Cast: Jason Alexander, Lolita Davidovich, James Woods, Director: Jason Alexander
A loser can't get over the fact that his girlfriend has dumped him.
8:00PM ET/7:00 C
Alaska
PG - 1:49
Cast: Thora Birch, Vincent Kartheiser, Dirk Benedict, Director: Fraser Heston
Teenagers set out on a daring rescue mission to find their father afer his plane crashes
in Alaska.
10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Night Of The Living Dead
R - 1:28
Cast: Tony Todd, Patricia Tallman, Tom Towles, Director: Tom Savini
In this remake of the original classic film, a group of people are trapped inside a
farmhouse as legions of the walking dead try to get inside and use them for food.
 11:30PM ET/10:30 C
Eye of the Storm (Theatrical Version)
R - 1:34
Cast: Craig Sheffer, Lara Flynn Boyle, Dennis Hopper, Director: Yuri Zeltser
After their parents are brutally murdered, and one of the boys is blinded, two brothers
take over operation of the family's motel in a desolate location. When a couple rent a
room, unsettling truths begin to emerge.
1:05AM ET/12:05 C
Circuitry Man
R - 1:32
Cast: Jim Metzler, Dana Wheeler -Nicholson, Lu Leonard, Director: Steven Lovy
Post-apocolyptic saga of future American life as a woman tries to deliver a briefcase full
of computer chips to the underground Big Apple.
2:45AM ET/1:45 C
Con Express
R - 1:35
Cast: Sean Patrick Flanery, Arnold Vosloo, Ursula Karven, Director: Terry Cunningham
A hotheaded Alaskan Customs Agent unwillingly teams up with a cold-hearted but beautiful
Soviet agent to capture a rogue Russian General, Selling a shipment of deadly nerve gas.
4:30AM ET/3:30 C
Night Of The Living Dead
R - 1:28
Cast: Tony Todd, Patricia Tallman, Tom Towles, Director: Tom Savini
In this remake of the original classic film, a group of people are trapped inside a
farmhouse as legions of the walking dead try to get inside and use them for food.
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6:00AM ET/5:00 C
Critters
PG13 Time:85
Combining broad laughs with gory chills, this playful sci-fi movie follows the arrival of
a pack of outer-space furballs as they devour everything in their path in a small Kansas
town. Invading the remote farm home of the Browns, they terrorize the family. Can
extraterrestrial bounty hunters capture the vicious critters before they make off with the
farmer's daughter?
7:30AM ET/6:30 C
Cherry 2000
PG13 Time:98
Meet E. Johnson, a working girl of the future whose job is tracking runaway robots!
Melanie Griffith is a delight as this post-apocalyptic "Mad Maxine," whose
latest assignment is helping a man find enough parts to rebuild Cherry 2000, a sexy robot
that "died" during passionate lovemaking! Fast-paced futuristic fun with Ben
Johnson and Tim Thomerson.
 9:15AM ET/8:15 C
Mr. Deeds
PG13 Time:96
Longfellow Deeds is a man who enjoys the simple small-town life, but when a company worth
$40 billion dollars falls into his lap, it's time to hit the big city! Adam Sandler stars
as Deeds in this uproarious comedy remake of Frank Capra's endearing 1936 film Mr. Deeds
Goes to Town. When an elderly relative drops dead atop Mount Everest, his monstrous media
company is turned over to Deeds. Once in the big city, nice-guy Deeds must use his
small-town values--and some old-school physical intimidation--to keep the company together
and save thousands of jobs despite being undermined by a greedy corporate executive and a
devious reporter. Peter Gallagher co-stars. Directed by Steven Brill.
11:00AM ET/10:00 C
Osmosis Jones
PG Time:95
Bill Murray stars as a construction worker whose ailing body becomes the battlefield for a
war between an evil virus and a white blood cell who gets help from a cold-tablet buddy in
this hilarious live-action/animated comedy. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly (There's
Something About Mary), the film turns the guts of a blue-collar guy named Frank (Murray)
into an awesome cartoon landscape. When the fat-food loving Frank devours a bad egg that
contains Thrax (voice of Laurence Fishburne), a nasty virus with a nastier disposition.
It's up a white blood cell named Osmosis Jones (voice of Chris Rock) and a cold pill named
Drix (David Hyde Pierce) to come to Frank's rescue before the evil Thrax proves fatal!
With Molly Shannon, Chris Elliott and the voices of Brandy Norwood, William Shatner and
Ron Howard.
12:45PM ET/11:45 C
The Fifth Element
PG13 Time:125
A 23rd-century cabbie gets caught up in a desperate struggle to save the world in this
"witty futuristic thriller" that's a "furiously inventive...entertaining
blast of virtual reality"
3:00PM ET/2:00 C
Shrek
PG Time:90
Winner of the 2001 Academy Award(R) for Best Animated Feature Film! This "Ugly
Duckling"-style story follows the fortunes of Shrek (voice of Mike Myers), a
curmudgeonly, smelly green ogre who simply wants to be left alone. Impressed by Shrek's
show of strength, the height-challenged Lord Farquaad offers the ornery ogre a deal: he'll
stay away from his earthy abode if Shrek will rescue a beautiful princess from a dragon's
lair. Joined by the exuberant Donkey (voice of Eddie Murphy), the cranky Shrek begins a
journey that leads him to discover things he never thought possible...such as friendship
and love. "Shrek is an instant animated classic" (Variety). Also featuring the
voices of Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow and Vincent Cassel. Directed by Andrew Adamson and
Vicky Jenson from a screenplay by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman and Roger S.H.
Schulman; based on the book by William Steig.
4:30PM ET/3:30 C
The Beverly Hillbillies
PG Time:93
The Clampetts are back in the big-screen version of the long-running hit TV comedy series.
Patriarch Jed moves his family from backwoods Arkansas to Beverly Hills after an oil
strike makes him a billionaire. With Diedrich Bader, Dabney Coleman, Erika Eleniak, Cloris
Leachman, Rob Schneider, Lea Thompson, Lily Tomlin and Jim Varney.
6:15PM ET/5:15 C
Mr. Deeds
PG13 Time:96
Longfellow Deeds is a man who enjoys the simple small-town life, but when a company worth
$40 billion dollars falls into his lap, it's time to hit the big city! Adam Sandler stars
as Deeds in this uproarious comedy remake of Frank Capra's endearing 1936 film Mr. Deeds
Goes to Town. When an elderly relative drops dead atop Mount Everest, his monstrous media
company is turned over to Deeds. Once in the big city, nice-guy Deeds must use his
small-town values--and some old-school physical intimidation--to keep the company together
and save thousands of jobs despite being undermined by a greedy corporate executive and a
devious reporter. Peter Gallagher co-stars. Directed by Steven Brill.
8:00PM ET/7:00 C
The Sopranos 31: Another Toothpick
TVMA Time:59
Bobby "Bacala" Baccilieri Sr. (Burt Young) comes out of retirement to deal with
a young hothead named Mustang Sally--much to the chagrin of his son and Uncle Junior.
11:05PM ET/10:05 C
The Banger Sisters
R Time:97
Two legendary former rock groupies reunite decades later in this free-spirited
comedy-drama starring Goldie Hawn and Susan Sarandon. In their heyday, Vinnie and Suzette
were inseparable pals sleeping their way through the rock-'n'-roll elite (and not so
elite). More than twenty years later, Vinnie has hidden away her past and become a
respectable member of society--while Suzette can still be found relating the story of Jim
Morrison passing out on top of her. When Suzette loses her job, she picks up a squirrelly
hitchhiker and heads for a reunion with her old pal...much to the consternation of the
thoroughly uptight Vinnie. Geoffrey Rush, Erika Christensen and Robin Thomas co-star.
Written and directed by Bob Dolman.
1:40AM ET/12:40 C
Tart
R Time:91
Social climbing leads to big trouble for a fourteen-year-old Manhattan girl named Cat.
After her best friend in prep school is expelled for cocaine possession, Cat makes her way
into the in crowd to get close to a rich, dangerous boy named William. That's when her
real problems begin. With Dominique Swain, Brad Renfro, Bijou Phillips, Melanie Griffith.
3:15AM ET/2:15 C
Diplomatic Siege
R Time:94
Cold War dangers rise to the surface in this searing action-thriller. Sent on a top-secret
mission to disarm an old nuclear bomb at the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, two computer
experts find themselves up against Serbian terrorists who have their own agenda. Tom
Berenger co-stars. "A solid, well-made thriller" (Variety) full of twists and
turns.
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7:00AM ET/6:00 C
The New Adventures Of Pinocchio
WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
STEREO / CCAP
PG 1h 28m
Martin Landau reprises his role in this charming fantasy sequel as Geppetto, the Italian
woodcarver who created a real boy (Gabriel Thomson) out of a puppet. This time, a magic
elixir purchased from a mysterious medical practitioner (Udo Kier) at an odd traveling
carnival turns Geppetto himself into a puppet, forcing Pinocchio to embark on an adventure
that will help return his father to human form. Warwick Davis costars in this delightful
production from director Michael Anderson ("Logan's Run," "Orca").
10:30AM ET/9:30 C
A Shot at Glory
WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
STEREO / CCAP
R 1h 54m
In the tradition of "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" comes this rousing sports
drama about a Scottish soccer coach (Robert Duvall) forced by his team's new owner
(Michael Keaton) to accept the addition of his talented but volatile former son-in-law
(Ally McCoist) to his struggling team's roster. Soon the rag-tag footballers, accompanied
by their American goalie (Cole Hauser), are on their way to a showdown with Glasgow's
legendary Rangers. Kirsty Mitchell costars in this inspiring international success
boasting a score by Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler.
 12:30PM ET/11:30 C
The Principal
WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
STEREO / ESP
R 1h 50m
When inner-city schoolteacher James Belushi receives the dubious honor of being promoted
to principal of the system's worst school-a job no one else will take-he decides to make
the best of a bad situation and clean things up. That draws the ire of the school crime
kingpin, and it isn't long before what started out as a tough assignment turns into a
full-scale war! Louis Gossett, Jr., Rae Dawn Chong, Michael Wright, J.J. Cohen, Esai
Morales and Troy Winbush costar.
2:30PM ET/1:30 C
Palmetto
WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
SURROUND / CCAP / ESP
R 1h 54m
Though falsely accused many years ago, a recently paroled ex-con gives up hope of resuming
his former profession of journalism and embraces the criminal life when he gets involved
in a fake kidnapping scheme that turns very real. Woody Harrelson, Elisabeth Shue and Gina
Gershon star in this erotic thriller set against the steamy backdrop of rural Florida.
Michael Rapaport and Chloe Sevigny costar.
4:30PM ET/3:30 C
Captain Corelli's Mandolin
WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP
R 2h 8m
As World War II rages nearby, the Greek island of Cephallonia remains largely unchanged
for the beautiful Pelagia (Penelope Cruz) and her doctor father (John Hurt). When her
fiance (Christian Bale) is summoned away to fight, Pelagia cannot guess that a
mandolin-strumming Italian officer (Nicolas Cage) will arrive in town and sweep her off
her feet, change her destiny - and put her life in jeopardy. Irene Papas and David
Morrissey costar in this sweeping epic based on the best-selling novel.
6:45PM ET/5:45 C
What's The Worst That Could Happen?
WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP
PG13 1h 38m
Best-selling author Donald Westlake's comic crime novel comes to the screen starring Danny
DeVito and Martin Lawrence as a corrupt billionaire and a burglar whose hilarious war over
possession of a precious ring reaches epic proportions. John Leguizamo, Glenne Headley,
Larry Miller, Ana Gasteyer, Richard Schiff, William Fichtner, Bernie Mac and Nora Dunn
costar in this darkly funny farce from director Sam Weisman ("George of the
Jungle," "The Out-of-Towners").
8:25PM ET/7:25 C
Deuces Wild
WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP
R 1h 36m
From the director of "The Basketball Diaries" comes this blazing drama about New
York street gang warfare circa 1958. After their brother died of a drug overdose, Deuces
gang members Leon (Stephen Dorff) and Bobby (Brad Renfro) vowed to keep narcotics off
their Brooklyn turf - but during a sweltering summer of violence and conflict with a rival
outfit called the Vipers theirs is an increasingly tough promise to keep. Matt Dillon,
Fairuza Balk, Drea De Matteo, Vincent Pastore, Frankie Muniz and James Franco costar in
this pulpy period picture.
 10:00PM ET/9:00 C
Dead Like Me: A Cook
WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
TV14 45m
George gets a pet and Rube takes a shift on the grill at Der Waffle Haus.
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