Daily HD Guide — Wednesday, July 23, 2003

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News And Observations
Mark Schubin

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8:00 PM ET/7:00 C
My Wife and Kids

"Crouching Mother, Hidden Father"
When an overzealous Michael and Janet volunteer to put on Kady's school play, Janet's well-meaning but aggressive way of directing the kids concerns kindergarten teacher Miss Johnson (tennis legend Serena Williams), causing Janet to question the teacher's own sense of competition. (Originally aired 10/30/02)

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8:30 PM ET/7:30 C
George Lopez

"Girls Night Out"
Carmen takes ex-gang member Marisol as a role model and gets into some trouble when George and Angie invite her to stay with them. (Original Airdate: 4/2/02)

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9:00 PM ET/8:00 C
The Drew Carey Show

"Drew Answers the Belle"
When Lewis and Oswald plaster Drew's picture, name and phone number on three thousand Buzz Beer bottles with an ad saying he's looking for a wife, he's besieged by losers — until he gets a call from an alluring Southern belle named Lily, who tells him that one of his bottles made it all the way to New Orleans. Drew is so intrigued that he organizes a hasty road trip to the Big Easy to meet her.

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9:30 PM ET/8:30 C
The Drew Carey Show

"What Screams May Come"
Drew's new Southern belle girlfriend (guest star Tammy Lauren) seems to be adjusting to life up north in Cleveland just fine. There's just one tiny problem: She suffers from a sleep disorder and wakes up every night screaming bloody murder. Drew's so afraid he'll lose her that he tries to adjust, with disastrous results.

 

 

 

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The Young and the Restless

Check local listings for times

Welcome to Genoa City...
Where the Newmans and Abbotts
do battle in the boardroom!

LAW AND ORDER

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NO HDTV PROGRAMMING IN PRIMETIME TONIGHT

 

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9:00 PM ET/8:00 C
Law & Order

"Couples"
Detectives respond to a string of mysterious family murders in season finale. - Responding to a string of mysterious homicides, Detectives Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Green (Jesse L. Martin) follow numerous murder trails including a distraught wife who runs over her cheating husband and the slaying of a woman whose relationship to two brothers is unclear on the surface. The detectives also investigate the abduction of an expectant mother. Sam Waterston, Elisabeth Rohm, S. Epatha Merkerson and Fred Thompson also star. TV-14

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10:00 PM ET/9:00 C
Law & Order

"Maritime"
Detectives investigate the murder of a football superstar. - When a woman’s body is found floating in the East river with a gunshot wound to the head, Detectives Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) and Green (Jesse L. Martin) retrace the victim’s last days discover she recently attended the birthday party of a famed professional football player. When the sports star and the victim’s boyfriend also turn up missing, the detectives focus their attention on the last person to see them alive - the athlete’s brother. Sam Waterston, Elisabeth Rohm, Fred Thompson and S. Epatha Merkerson also star. TV-14

 

 

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11:35ET/PT/10:35C
THE TONIGHT SHOW
WITH JAY LENO

Tonight's Guest Dennis Miller Natalie Imbruglia Rosanne Cash

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NO HDTV PROGRAMMING TONIGHT

PBS PROGRAM SCHEDULECrown of the Continent

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COMING
AUGUST 4, 2003
9:00 PM ET

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE:
Lost in the Grand Canyon

In the summer of 1869 a one-armed Civil War veteran, John Wesley Powell, led an epic journey down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. It was the last important exploration within the continental United States. Powell wrote a literary classic about his trip, explored the region for another ten years, studied Native American cultures, and used his position as director of the U.S. Geological Survey to argue against the over development of the West.

In the spring of 1869, a thirty-five-year-old, one-armed Civil War veteran and self-taught scientist led an expedition down the Colorado River into the last uncharted territory in the United States. Ninety-nine days later, John Wesley Powell emerged from the Grand Canyon after one of the most daring journeys in American history. Transformed by his experience, Powell would forever change America's attitude toward the West. "Lost in the Grand Canyon" is an account of the dramatic quest to explore one of the most unforgiving, and breathtakingly beautiful, places on earth. Produced by Mark Davis; Joe Morton narrates, and Peter Coyote provides the voice of John Wesley Powell.[more]

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GOOD NEWS FOR PBS FANS
OUR THANKS FOR THIS CONTRIBUTION FROM PETE PUTMAN

PBS will launch a new channel dedicated to high definition and digital widescreen programming in the winter of 2004 digital.-- "The PBS HD channel represents a new service under our current PBS brand. It will draw from a growing library of up to 400 hours of digital NPS programming thanks to the support from national producers in clearing the rights for the PBS HD service. We believe that the launch of a 24X7 high definition and digital widescreen programming service to replace the ‘HD Loop’ will enable stations to signal the transition from demonstration to early deployment of high definition television."

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6:00 AM ET/5:00 C
Baby Human, The

"To Walk"
From the moment we are born we are in motion. What we gradually learn is how to control those movements. It will be sometime a newborn will be able to stand on his own two feet. But before we learn to walk we must learn to crawl.

7:00 AM ET/6:00 C
Weird Homes

"House Ahoy"
Meet three landlubbers who can't get enough of the sea -- Morris Rees, who maked a home out of old piles of driftwood;Merv and Mae Coles, two farmers who moved into a turn of the century paddlewheeler; and John Anderson, a beachcomberextraordinaire.

7:30 AM ET/6:30 C
Weird Homes

"My Home, My Castle"
Eduard Krautter can't help it - every home he builds becomes his castle. Bob & Beth Orson were too busy to build their owncastle, so they bought one from Ed. Sam & Pam Olemaniec kept adding to their hacienda until it had towers, columns, and awindmill.

8:00 AM ET/7:00 C
Science Of Beauty

"Face Value"
Research suggests that if someone looks good, they are thought to be good, intelligent, popular and successful. From theschoolroom to the boardroom to the bedroom, looks can be the ticket to success. Learn how politicians use this to theiradvantage.

9:00 AM ET/8:00 C
Baby Human, The

"To Walk"
From the moment we are born we are in motion. What we gradually learn is how to control those movements. It will be sometime a newborn will be able to stand on his own two feet. But before we learn to walk we must learn to crawl.

10:00 AM ET/9:00 C
Weird Homes

"House Ahoy"
Meet three landlubbers who can't get enough of the sea -- Morris Rees, who maked a home out of old piles of driftwood;Merv and Mae Coles, two farmers who moved into a turn of the century paddlewheeler; and John Anderson, a beachcomberextraordinaire.

10:30 AM ET/9:30 C
Weird Homes

"My Home, My Castle"
Eduard Krautter can't help it - every home he builds becomes his castle. Bob & Beth Orson were too busy to build their owncastle, so they bought one from Ed. Sam & Pam Olemaniec kept adding to their hacienda until it had towers, columns, and a windmill.

11:00 AM ET/10:00 C
Jesus In The Himalayas

Explore a popular legend of the Indian subcontinent, namely that Jesus spent part of his life travelling through the Himalayas. Anthropologist Jeff Salz re-traces the journey allegedly made by Jesus.

12:00 PM ET/11:00 C
James: Brother Of Jesus

After nearly two thousand years, historical evidence for the existence of Jesus has come to light, literally written in stone. A private collector reveals an ossuary, or bone box, dating back to the time of Jesus, with a tell-tale Aramaic inscription.

1:00 PM ET/12:00 C
Inside The Vatican

Explore the inner workings of the Vatican and gain an overview of its history, governance, architecture and restoration projects. Follow 3 American deacons attending College at the Vatican as they share their thoughts about their future as priests.

2:00 PM ET/1:00 C
Science Of Beauty

"Face Value"
Research suggests that if someone looks good, they are thought to be good, intelligent, popular and successful. From the schoolroom to the boardroom to the bedroom, looks can be the ticket to success. Learn how politicians use this to their advantage.

3:00 PM ET/2:00 C
Baby Human, The

"To Walk"
From the moment we are born we are in motion. What we gradually learn is how to control those movements. It will be some time a newborn will be able to stand on his own two feet. But before we learn to walk we must learn to crawl.

4:00 PM ET/3:00 C
Weird Homes

"House Ahoy"
Meet three landlubbers who can't get enough of the sea -- Morris Rees, who maked a home out of old piles of driftwood; Merv and Mae Coles, two farmers who moved into a turn of the century paddlewheeler; and John Anderson, a beachcomber extraordinaire.

4:30 PM ET/3:30 C
Weird Homes

"My Home, My Castle"
Eduard Krautter can't help it - every home he builds becomes his castle. Bob & Beth Orson were too busy to build their own castle, so they bought one from Ed. Sam & Pam Olemaniec kept adding to their hacienda until it had towers, columns, and a windmill.

5:00 PM ET/4:00 C
Jesus In The Himalayas

Explore a popular legend of the Indian subcontinent, namely that Jesus spent part of his life travelling through the Himalayas. Anthropologist Jeff Salz re-traces the journey allegedly made by Jesus.


6:00 PM ET/5:00 C
James: Brother Of Jesus

After nearly two thousand years, historical evidence for the existence of Jesus has come to light, literally written in stone. A private collector reveals an ossuary, or bone box, dating back to the time of Jesus, with a tell-tale Aramaic inscription.

7:00 PM ET/6:00 C
Inside The Vatican

Explore the inner workings of the Vatican and gain an overview of its history, governance, architecture and restoration projects. Follow 3 American deacons attending College at the Vatican as they share their thoughts about their future as
priests.

8:00 PM ET/7:00 C
Elvis Presley's Graceland

Visit the Memphis home that is part museum, part shrine to the King of Rock and Roll. Tour the mansion that so perfectly typifies seventies chic, and meet some of the 350 full-time employees that keep this tourist mecca running smoothly.

9:00 PM ET/8:00 C
Best Of The Big Easy

Discover New Orleans is a place like nowhere else. A city where anything goes, we'll explore the best of the "paradise of excess," from a club hop that keeps you jumping to places where the party never seems to end.


10:00 PM ET/9:00 C
Extreme Hawaii

The landscapes of Hawaii offer a slice of paradise. However the island is also plagued by treacherous currents, suicidal waves, deadly fruit, and active volcanoes that may wipe out the entire population.

10:30 PM ET/9:30 C
Mardi Gras

Two million people, twelve days, eighty parades, and ten thousand gallons of gumbo, and nine hundred tons of trash equals sleepless nights in the Big Easy each year. Experience the party to end all parties - Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

11:00 PM ET/10:00 C
Elvis Presley's Graceland

Visit the Memphis home that is part museum, part shrine to the King of Rock and Roll. Tour the mansion that so perfectly typifies seventies chic, and meet some of the 350 full-time employees that keep this tourist mecca running smoothly.

12:00 PM ET/11:00 C
Best Of The Big Easy

Discover New Orleans is a place like nowhere else. A city where anything goes, we'll explore the best of the "paradise of excess," from a club hop that keeps you jumping to places where the party never seems to end.

1:00 AM ET/12:00 C
Extreme Hawaii

The landscapes of Hawaii offer a slice of paradise. However the island is also plagued by treacherous currents, suicidal waves, deadly fruit, and active volcanoes that may wipe out the entire population.

1:30 AM ET/12:30 C
Mardi Gras

Two million people, twelve days, eighty parades, and ten thousand gallons of gumbo, and nine hundred tons of trash equals sleepless nights in the Big Easy each year. Experience the party to end all parties - Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

2:00 AM ET/1:00 C
Elvis Presley's Graceland

Visit the Memphis home that is part museum, part shrine to the King of Rock and Roll. Tour the mansion that so perfectly typifies seventies chic, and meet some of the 350 full-time employees that keep this tourist mecca running smoothly.

3:00 AM ET/2:00 C
Best Of The Big Easy

Discover New Orleans is a place like nowhere else. A city where anything goes, we'll explore the best of the "paradise of excess," from a club hop that keeps you jumping to places where the party never seems to end.

4:00 AM ET/3:00 C
Extreme Hawaii

The landscapes of Hawaii offer a slice of paradise. However the island is also plagued by treacherous currents, suicidal waves, deadly fruit, and active volcanoes that may wipe out the entire population.


4:30 AM ET/3:30 C
Mardi Gras

Two million people, twelve days, eighty parades, and ten thousand gallons of gumbo, and nine hundred tons of trash equals sleepless nights in the Big Easy each year. Experience the party to end all parties - Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

5:00 AM ET/4:00 C
Science Of Beauty

"Makers And Fakers"
Visit the catwalks of London, Toronto and New York to learn how beauty is defined as a multi-billion dollar beauty industry, the surgeon's knife and the science of genetics produce limitless possibilities for those seeking perfection in the 21st century.

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COMING

- JULY 27 TH-

Major League Baseball

YANKEES AT RED SOX

8 PM ET

DATE	TIME [ET]	SPORT	EVENT
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 Diamonbacks

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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7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
9:00 PM ET / 6:00
11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM

DREAMSCAPE
1:39 PG-13
A government funded project looks into using psychics to enter people's dreams, with some mechanical help. When a subject dies in his sleep from a heart attack Alex Gardner becomes suspicious that another of the psychics is killing people in the dreams somehow and that is causing them to die in real life. He must find a way to stop the abuse of the power to enter dreams.

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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)

CHANNEL 198

CHANNEL 9425

HDNET MOVIE SCHEDULE

 

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6:30 AM ET / 3:30 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)

8:00 AM ET / 5:00 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.

10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

NR - 2:11
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Director: Mike Nichols A night of fun and drinks for two college professors, and their wives turns into an emotional and psychological nightmare.

12:15 PM ET / 9:15 AM PT
The Power of One

PG-13 - 2:07
Cast: Stephen Dorff, Morgan Freeman, John Gielgud, Director: John G. Avildsen Story of an orphan in South Afica during the 1930s and '40s whose growth is profoundly influenced by two men, one black and one white.

2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM 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.

4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM 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.

6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM 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.

8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Arthur 2: On The Rocks

PG - 1:53
Cast: Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, Director: Bud Yorkin Sequel to 1981 film. Arthur goes broke and his wife wants to adopt a baby.

10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Prisoner of Second Avenue

PG - 1:45
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, Director: Melvin Frank A 48 year-old man and his wife must face the trivial and relentless vexations of New York life when he loses not just his job, but also his confidence.

11:46 PM ET / 8:46 PM PT
Arthur 2: On The Rocks

PG - 1:53
Cast: Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, Director: Bud Yorkin Sequel to 1981 film. Arthur goes broke and his wife wants to adopt a baby.

1:45 AM ET / 10:45 PM PT
Prisoner of Second Avenue

PG - 1:45
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft, Gene Saks, Director: Melvin Frank A 48 year-old man and his wife must face the trivial and relentless vexations of New York life when he loses not just his job, but also his confidence.

3:32 AM ET / 12:32 AM PT
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

NR - 2:11
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Director: Mike Nichols A night of fun and drinks for two college professors, and their wives turns into an emotional and psychological nightmare.

5:45 AM ET / 2:45 AM PT
Summer of '42

R - 1:43
Cast: Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Director: Robert Mulligan Coming of age story of school boy who falls in love with a beautiful woman who has just learned her husband was killed in WW2.

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HDNET PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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6:00 AM ET/5:00 C
On the Edge of Destruction: The Frank Slide Story

A film that recounts the events of April 29, 1903, when the east face of Turtle Mountain and came crashing down on the sleeping mining community of Frank in the Southern Canadian Rockies. This film explores the amazing co-incidences and explains the geological conditions that all came together during 90 seconds of hell on earth.

7:00 AM ET/6:00 C
HDNet Sampler

Highlights and previews of HDNet programming

8:30 AM ET/7:30 C
Grandpa's Ladder

This is a fantasy like no other. Loosely based on Dante's "Divine Comedy," it considers the nature of the afterlife and the limits of reason. Adults will recognize the adventures of the Dante in this program as allegorical. Younger viewers will thrill to the adventure itself. Both will be spellbound.

9:00 AM ET/8:00 C
Floating Down the Past

Go on a fascinating search for clues about ancient life along the San Juan River. When the Anasazi people thrived in this region up to ',000 years ago, they left behind many stories in the form of petroglyphs on rocks. The crew and some friends travel along the river in southern Utah providing interpretations of the art and the Anasazi lifestyle.

9:30 AM ET/8:30 C
Gymnastics

TJ Maxx International Gymnastics Challenge

11:30 AM ET/10:30 C * Premiere *
AIA Sandcastle Competition

Houston's most creative and competitive architects and designers will pack up their buckets and shovels to participate in the 17th Annual American Institute of Architects Sandcastle Competition. Utilizing wit, imagination and their finest sand-sculpting techniques, they'll dazzle you with their creations.

12:00 PM ET/11:00 C
Growing Up to Race

They're young, their parents follow them as they race at dangerous speeds, together they seek the honor of being the best open wheel drivers in the country. Glimpse inside a family's life as their children, with aspirations of being an official race car driver, try for the gold at The Skusa Pro Moto Tour.

12:30 PM ET/11:30 C
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.

1:00 PM ET/12:00 C
Ladies Man

A spat between Wendy and a young boy leads to an altercation between her mom and his and a showdown between the dads. When the gentlemen meet, we discover that neither is cut out to fight anyone.

1:30 PM ET/12:30 C
Bette

I Love this Game - Bette tells Roy that she got him Lakers tickets for his birthday present. During her pursuit to find him actual tickets she runs into an usher from her past, is injured by the Laker girls, and dislocates Kobe Bryant's finger.

2:00 PM ET/1:00 C
True Music

Kings X has been playing for over 25 years, and after several radio hits, MTV videos and being ranked in the top 100 rock bands of all time, the band finally performs for True Music. Also on this week's episode is the southern rock sound of Southern Affair. And if you enjoy the melodic sound of Coldplay, then you will surely enjoy the sound and energy produced by Mur.

2:30 PM ET/1:30 C
HDNet's Across America

The Rock Store - The Rock Store is California's most notorious biker hang-out. And when Jay Leno shows up with his jet-powered bike, things get ever hotter.

3:00 PM ET/2:00 C
Smart Travels Europe

Naples & the Amalfi Coast - Deep in the heart of Italy, Naples is the ideal launching point for exploring that country's great historic treasures. Marvel at Pompeii, visit stylish Sorrento and drive the thrilling Amalfi coast.

3:30 PM ET/2:30 C
HDNet World Report

Iraqi Olympians...A Test of Endurance - HDNet World Report's cameras take viewers to the Olympic training fields in Iraq. Former Iraqi Olympians explain the harsh treatment and torture at the hands of Udai Hussein, the leader of Iraq's Olympic Committee and Saddam Hussein's son.

4:00 PM ET/3:00 C
Major League Soccer

Kansas City Wizards @ Columbus Crew
Special Encore Presentation

6:00 PM ET/5:00 C
Chick Corea: Rendezvous in New York

Akoustic Band - From the historic 3 week performance at New York City's Blue Note celebrating the career of legendary jazz pianist Chick Corea, this set is performed by the Akoustic Band, an offshoot of Corea's Elektic Band. Playing everything from John Coltrane to pop standards to Corea's most famous composition, "Spain", this is a trio made up of Corea on piano, bassist John Patitucci and Dave Weckl on Drums.

7:00 PM ET/6:00 C
Over(R) Ireland

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

8:00 PM ET/7:00 C * Premiere *
Hogan's Heroes

The Rise and Fall of Sergeant Schultz - Sgt. Schultz becomes a hero and wins the Iron Cross as the result of a secret plot conceived by Hogan for quite another purpose.

8:30 AM ET/7:30 C
Some of My Best Friends

Blah, Blah, Blah - Frankie is very attracted to the woman he's dating, but isn't really interested in what she has to say. Warren, on the other hand, really enjoys talking with her and sharing emotions. Together, Frankie and Warren make the perfect guy and they decide to split the duties of a boyfriend.

9:00 PM ET/8:00 C * Premiere *
An American in Canada

The Bare Naked Lady - When the news anchor job opens up, Jake finds himself in competition with his new receptionist, whose only previous experience was hosting The Russian Naked News.

9:30 PM ET/8:30 C
HDNet World Report

Iraqi Olympians...A Test of Endurance - HDNet World Report's cameras take viewers to the Olympic training fields in Iraq. Former Iraqi Olympians explain the harsh treatment and torture at the hands of Udai Hussein, the leader of Iraq's Olympic Committee and Saddam Hussein's son.

10:00 PM ET/9:00 c
HDNet's Across America

The Rock Store - The Rock Store is California's most notorious biker hang-out. And when Jay Leno shows up with his jet-powered bike, things get ever hotter.

10:30 PM ET/9:30 C
True Music

Best Performances - Join True Music for a special "Best of" show compiling the best performances. You'll see exciting concerts from the Gin Blossoms, Soul Asylum, Vallejo, Lit and much more!

11:00 PM ET/10:00 C
Ladies Man

A spat between Wendy and a young boy leads to an altercation between her mom and his and a showdown between the dads. When the gentlemen meet, we discover that neither is cut out to fight anyone.

11:30 PM ET/10:30 C
Bette

I Love this Game - Bette tells Roy that she got him Lakers tickets for his birthday present. During her pursuit to find him actual tickets she runs into an usher from her past, is injured by the Laker girls, and dislocates Kobe Bryant's finger.

12:00 AM ET/11:00 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.

2:00 AM ET/1:00 C
New York on the Edge

Shock Art - New York's leading performance artists challenge viewers to take a fresh look at culture.

2:30 AM ET/1:30 C
Ramada Express FIA International Rally

Top rally teams from around the world drive flat out over forest and desert roads on the edge of Arizona's Grand Canyon for the fifth running of the Ramada Express FIA International Rally. Ride inside a 300 horsepower all-wheel drive race car with the amazing in-car cameras and soar over the Grand Canyon during the breath-taking helicopter footage.

3:30 AM ET/2:30 C
Inherit the Wind

Filmed adaptation of the celebrated stage drama based on the real-life Scopes trial. Starring Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott and Beau Bridges.

5:30 AM ET/4:30 C
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.
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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 TICKET^TM, DIRECTV also plans to begin offering high-definition telecasts of professional football games during the 2003 regular NFL season.

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

Pay Per View

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

Showing This Month

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

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HBO PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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All Times Eastern

6:00 AM
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

8:00 AM
FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN

Rated PG13 for
Time:105
Genre:Animation, Science Fiction
Humanity must face its own inner turmoil before trying to defeat a terrifying alien menace in this "stunning visual achievement" (New York Daily News) that marks the first film to feature a computer-generated cast. Based on the popular series of Final Fantasy video games, this sci-fi tale is set in 2065 and finds Earth inundated by soul-stealing alien phantoms. The human forces of good are led by the beautiful Aki Ross and her mentor Dr. Sid, who has concocted an elaborate, but unproven method of neutralizing the aliens. To make matters worse, Aki discovers she is infected by the aliens. Will she and Dr. Sid be able to prove their theory before a war-mongering General Hein is able to use a more conventional--and far more threatening--weapon of mass destruction?

10:00 AM
THE APOSTLE

Rated PG13 for
Time:133
Genre:Drama
"Robert Duvall gives testimony to his towering acting skills" (The Hollywood Reporter) in this compelling, critically acclaimed hit about a fiery preacher who resurrects a small Louisiana church with sermons that open its congregants' hearts--and his own dark past. This fascinating effort that paints a striking portrait of life's complexities was written, directed and even financed by Duvall, and earned him a 1997 Best Actor Oscar(R) nomination. Farrah Fawcett co-stars.
Actors:
ROBERT DUVALL, FARRAH FAWCETT, MIRANDA RICHARDSON, JOHN BEASLEY, JUNE CARTER CASH, BILLY BOB THORNTON, TODD ALLEN

12:15 PM
RARE BIRDS

Rated TV14 
Time:101
Genre:Comedy, Romance
A burnt-out restaurateur experiences a re-awakening in this offbeat comedy. Abandoned by his wife and unable to make a success of the Auk Restaurant, a gourmet oasis in an isolated part of Newfoundland, Dave (William Hurt) turns for sustenance to the stash of cocaine discovered by his wacky inventor friend Phonse (Andy Jones). When Phonse's scheme to fake the sighting of a rare bird brings new business to the Auk, Dave hires a graduate student as a waitress and starts to fall in love. In the meantime, Phonse's crazy conspiracy theories might be coming true after all. With Molly Parker (The Center of the World).
Actors:
WILLIAM HURT, MOLLY PARKER, VICKY HYNES, ANDY JONES

2:00 PM
MINORITY REPORT

Rated PG13 
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

4:30 PM
CHEATS

Rated PG13 
Time:85
Genre:Comedy
A group of high-school youths attempt to beat the system by cheating their way through the education process in this comedy. Trevor Fehrman and Elden Henson star as the smooth-talking duo who must deal with interference from their bothersome principal and an upstanding teacher. With Matthew Lawrence, Martin Starr, Griffin Dunne and Mary Tyler Moore. Directed by Andrew Gurland.
Actors:
TREVOR FEHRMAN, ELDEN HENSON, MATTHEW LAWRENCE, MARTIN STARR, MAGGIE LAWSON, JEWEL STAITE, SHAYN SOLBERG, WILLIAM SANDERSON, MORRIS PANYCH, BARBARA TYSON, MARY TYLER MOORE
Director: ANDREW GURLAND

7:30 PM
STUART LITTLE 2

Rated PG 
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

11:00 PM
MINORITY REPORT

Rated PG13 
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

1:30 AM
SAY NOTHING

Rated R 
Time:94
Genre:Thriller
A marriage on the rocks leads to a dangerous affair for a housewife in this tense thriller. Claire and Ed Needham were a happy couple--until Ed lost his job and started to hit the bottle. Alone on a tropical vacation to ease her stress, Claire meets a man named Julian who draws her into his sympathetic arms. Regretting her infidelity, Claire quickly ends the affair, but upon her return home, she discovers that Ed has finally found a new job: working for the ruthless and manipulative Julian! William Baldwin, Nastassja Kinski and Hart Bochner star.
Actors:
WILLIAM BALDWIN, NASTASSJA KINSKI

3:55 AM
BEVERLY HILLS COP

Rated R 
Time:105
Genre:Comedy, Crime
L.A. will never be the same after brash Detroit cop Axel Foley (Murphy) hits town. Tracking the killer of an old buddy, Axel brazenly grapples with trendy crooks, turns Beverly Hills upside-down and teaches the local police a thing or two. "Eddie Murphy fans won't be disappointed" (Variety). With Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Ronny Cox.
Actors:
EDDIE MURPHY, LISA EILBACHER, STEVEN BERKOFF, JUDGE REINHOLD, JAMES RUSSO

6:00 AM
CLUBHOUSE DETECTIVES IN SEARCH OF A LOST PRINCESS
Rated TVPG 
Time:80
Genre:Family, Suspense
The four young detectives must find a lost princess who is the rightful heir to the King of Hofsburg's throne in this installment of the mystery series. The King of Hofsburg is ill and his princess granddaughter who is the sole heir to his throne is missing. When Dave, the leader of the Clubhouse Detectives, finds out, he enlists the gang to solve the mystery. With Jonathan Cronin, Brittany Armstrong, Susan Duerden, Richard Keats and Jaimee Lee Wyson.
Actors:
JONATHAN CRONIN, BRITTANY ARMSTRONG, SUSAN DUERDEN
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COMING SOON

UNDEFEATED

July 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Emmy® Award-winning screen and stage star John Leguizamo stars and makes his directorial debut in this hard-hitting story of a talented young boxer who must navigate the path between his newfound fame, with all its seductive trappings, and his humble yet proud roots as a Latin growing up in Jackson Heights, Queens.

Surrounded by his childhood friends and an old school trainer, Lex Vargas endures a devastating personal loss before turning professional, eventually signing with a high-profile promoter in order to accelerate his career and get a title shot.

The move brings Lex fame, fortune, a new house and a sexy girlfriend - but threatens to undermine the longtime bonds and proud heritage he shares with his old friends from Queens.

UNDEFEATED premieres on HBO Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

UNDEFEATED has been selected as the opening-night film of the fourth annual New York Intl. Latino Film Festival, screening July 22.

 

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5:30 PM
Mr. Destiny

MPAA RATING: PG13
STEREO / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
1990, 1 h 50 m
James Belushi stars in this Capraesque comedy-drama as Larry Burrows, an ordinary guy that meets an angelic cab driver (Michael Caine) who grants him a single wish that changes his life for the better. Or does it? Despite his newfound wealth, power, respect and a gorgeous new wife with perfect kids, Larry is soon missing the hectic, frazzled, worrisome life he had before. Linda Hamilton, Jon Lovitz, Rene Russo and Hart Bochner costar in this warmhearted "what if" hit.

7:30 PM
Enemy At The Gates

MPAA RATING: R
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
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").

10:00 PM
Street Time: On Goldie Pond

TV RATING: TVMA
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONVERTED
45 m
Kevin's father suffers a stroke while Peter is driving Goldie to Canada; Peter returns to find out the news and is forced to tell Kevin that things didn't go as planned; James goes on a date.

11:00 PM
Robocop 2

MPAA RATING: R
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV
1990, 1 h 56 m
This imaginative sci-fi sequel finds RoboCop testing his metal against a diabolical drug dealer (Tom Noonan) as well as RoboCop 2, a "superior" mechanical replacement built to rush the cyborg cop into early retirement. Peter Weller returns for this lightning-paced sci-fi spectacular directed by Irvin Kershner ("The Empire Strikes Back"). Nancy Allen and Daniel O'Herlihy costar.
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News from the desk of Mark Schubin, Internationally known and respected television engineer who provides the industry with this weekly update.

Mark Schubin...

- Follow-ups:

- The cable/consumer-electronics "plug-&-play" agreement - Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Media Bureau chief Ken Ferree told
reporters he's not feeling any pressure to meet manufacturing cycles.
"I understand some of the parties have had some unrealistic expectations
that we were going to finish this thing in June somehow.  I don't know
whatever gave them that idea":
<http://www.tvtechnology.com/dailynews/one.php?id=1270>

- The FCC notice of inquiry on interference - The Advanced
Television Systems Committee (ATSC) filed comments suggesting that
receiver standards be voluntary and noting that they're working on them:
<http://www.atsc.org/news_information/papers/ATSC_Comments_ET_03-65.pdf>

- Broadcast flag - Representative Lamar Smith, who heads the House
subcommittee theoretically in charge of intellectual-property law, says
any implementation of the broadcast flag must not adversely affect TV
viewers:
<Click for story>

     - May 1 -
  - The Association of Public Television Stations, the FCC, and
the National Association of Broadcasters did not update their lists this
week.
- Doug Lung's RF Report in TV Technology says the FCC CDBS
database listed 377 licensed DTT stations in the U.S. as of July 19:
<http://www.tvtechnology.com/dlrf/one.php?id=100>

- Noncommercial WNVT in Goldvein, Virginia has asked the FCC for
permission to cease analog broadcasting and operate digital-only.  The
station's analog channel (53) is outside the U.S. DTT core:
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-03-2328A1.doc>

- International H/DTV news:

- A list of consumer DTT set-top boxes available in Australia has
14 from eight manufacturers; four, from three manufacturers, are capable
of receiving HDTV:
<http://www.dba.org.au/index.asp?sectionID=18>

- Although it doesn't necessarily indicate anything as far as DTT
is concerned, China has chosen DVB-C for digital cable:
<http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200307/22/eng20030722_120784.shtml>

- NBC is getting HD promos for its shows into Best Buy, Circuit City,
and Sears stores:
<http://www.tvweek.com/advertise/072103nbc.html>

- Notes from displayLA:

- In my opening presentation, I showed an unretouched diagram from
a technical journal, depicting a light-valve video display using
electromechanical scanning, a description that could apply to the latest
laser-based proposals.  Then I slid the diagram over so the audience
could see the light source, a kerosene lamp.  The illustration was first
published in 1890.

If anyone wants a copy of my text handouts (not including that
diagram or the images of actual pixels taken from my "Pixel Pictorial"
in the December 1995 issue of Videography), drop me a line.

- Charles Poynton gave another excellent presentation on gamma --
so good that when I ran into a writer later that day, he said even HE
understood the issue now.  He was particularly good on the "level-100
problem" and how it affects such truly digital displays as DLP and
plasma.  For more on his stuff, buy his latest book, which costs
precisely $59.94.

- Plasma display panel life was now said to be about 30,000 hours
to half brightness.  That's exclusive of burn-in issues.  NEC
acknowledged that Panasonic has the blackest panels but questioned
whether that was of most importance.  The buzz about LCD (direct-view or
projection) was "more contrast please!"

- Many in the audience (including me) were quite struck by the
conditions in which video is controlled in the field for electronic
cinematography.  In one on-site photo, the match monitor could be seen
under a translucent blue tarpaulin, casting blue light everywhere.  Even
when opaque black is used, there are still reflections from grass and
stray light.

- Another oft-expressed complaint was that of a lack of standards.
A cinematographer might use one type of display when shooting, another
when looking at dailies in the field, yet another at an effects house,
another in post-production, another for "digital previews," another for
digital-cinema release, etc.  Which shows the "real" image?

- Texas Instruments offered a partial solution in a program of
certified DLP projectors and lenses (with manufacturers instructed NOT
to attempt to be better than their competitors), with feedback off the
screen compensating even for tinted projection-booth ports or colored
screens (not to mention aging lamps).  Unfortunately, as was pointed out
at the event, displays used in production and in viewing of dailies in
the field might be chosen on the basis of their weight and size, not on
their conformation to precise standards.

- FYI, these variations are neither new nor absent in the film
world.  A session on professional screening rooms described the extreme
difficulty of getting the color temperature of film projectors right.
One comment was that one needs a "truckload of reflectors" so that
lamp-and-reflector combinations can be tried and rejected until
something works.  But one screening room was perfectly calibrated for
film and digital projection until actual images were presented.  Then
the calibration of the digital projector had to be thrown off to get it
to match the film.

- We got to see the TI 2K projector at the Sony Pictures Cary Grant
Theater.  I sat in the front row, so I got to see the pixels.  If there
was some blurring mechanism, it failed to work on my visual system.  The
pixels were very clear, but they were also quite small, and I didn't
find them objectionable at all, even from that close vantage point (FYI,
that's roughly where I normally like to sit in movie theaters; I didn't
do it specifically to observe the projection up close).

- The material shown was from just-released and forthcoming Robert
Rodriguez movies ("Spy Kids 3" and "Once Upon A Time In Mexico") shot
electronically.  Rodriguez talked for hours and was worth hearing
whatever your point of view on electronic cinematography (I use that
term instead of "digital cinematography" because I am not aware of any
camera not currently using analog image sensors).  His view -- CLEARLY
-- is that he LOVES shooting electronically.  He also likes to
experiment, which is easier when it's possible to see the results in
real time.  Tiny note:  He seems to favor Fujinon zoom lenses.  He even
said actors (notably Johnny Depp) like not knowing whether he's shooting
them full-figure or in extreme close-up.

- This is my personal take on what I saw (de gustibus non
disputandum):  As I mentioned, the visibility of the pixels didn't
bother me (I'm comfortable seeing screen perforations, too).  I searched
for clipping in the picture and occasionally found it, but that didn't
bother me, either.  I also saw varying amounts of video noise, and that,
too, didn't bother me.  In fact, the stark, high-contrast outdoor scenes
and the dark interiors all looked better than fine to me -- they looked
very good.  I was surprised to see what appeared to be either
registration or chroma-timing errors, but those, too, didn't bother me.

- What DID bother me was most evident in the well-lit "Spy Kids 3"
scenes and in some well-lit material in the "Once Upon A Time In Mexico"
trailer.  It was a "video look" that jarred me and affected my
suspension of disbelief.  I can't say for certain what causes that
"look," but my gut feeling is that it is a higher contrast ratio in the
upper frequency (detail) range than we are accustomed to in film.  I,
therefore, believe it can probably be filtered out.  The digital
projection appears to contribute to the effect (possibly because it is
perfectly registered, possibly because there is no shuttered dark period
-- both of those can be compensated for, too); some amount of it has
also been noticeable to me on film-shot material digitally projected.  I
am perfectly willing to accept that my feelings about this have been
colored by a half-century of watching movies and by working in the video
industry.

- Many people also attended a screening of "Pirates of the
Caribbean" at the Entertainment Technology Center's Digital Cinema Lab
at the Pacific Theater.  I had a little bit of my "video look" feeling
at the beginning but got over it.  I heard no bad comments from anyone
EXCEPT about the closing credits.  Many attendees commented to me about
all sorts of problems there.
- A few exhibit notes:
- QuVIS introduced its new server.
- Panasonic showed SIXTH-generation plasma.
- Creative Technology had a Lighthouse LED display that looked
pretty good even indoors even in a smallish room.
- Sony showed its new LCD display.
- Whatever you may think of the imagery, you've got to love
the psycho-mechanical technology of the spinning Dynascan cylindrical
display.

- All of the top-10 best-selling projection TVs (based on dollar sales
at retail) for the year ending June 30, according to NPD, were HDTV
models, but none had an integrated DTT tuner:
<click for story>

- Based on CEA figures, sales to U.S. dealers of (supposedly) non-H/DTV
projection TVs were down 50.8% for the first 27 weeks of 2003 relative
to the same period in 2002 (VCRs were down 47.1%).  My ten-week running average was down 63.8%.  Direct-view was down 5.8%.  My ten-week running
average was down 4.6%.

So-called "DTV product" sales to U.S. dealers for the 27th week
were 57,505 units.  The total for the 27-week period was 1,496,218.
"DTV products" (most of which are HDTV displays without DTT-reception
capability) still accounted for about 11.1% of the total TVs sold to
U.S. dealers this year, a percentage that remains quite stable.

- I know of one ad for a stand-alone DTT receiver this week, the Hughes
at Good Guys for $399, said to be "half-off" with certain purchases.

- The ads:  I didn't get to see the Best Buy or Circuit City ads this
week, and I saw very few of the J&R ads.  I'll try to catch up on what I
missed in next week's memo.

Audio King had an RCA F27442 27-inch TV for $198.95 [Note 2].
Fry's had a Lasonic six-channel home-theater-in-a-box for $99.  Howard's
had a Panasonic PVC1323 13-inch TV/VCR combo for $149 [Note 4].  K-Mart
had a Curtis Mathes 19-inch TV/VCR combo for $189.99 [Note 4].  Pacific
Sales had a Toshiba 36A42 36-inch TV for $497 [Note 3].  Sears had an
RCA 13-inch TV for $89.99 [Note 1], a Sylvania 19-inch TV for $99.99
[Note 1], and a Philips 27-inch TV for $249.99 [Note 2].

Note 2 - would require DTT-reception circuitry starting July 1,
2005
Note 3 - would require DTT-reception circuitry starting July 1,
2004
Note 4 - would require dual DTT-reception circuitry by July 1, 2007

- Audio King (Minneapolis Star Tribune, appropriate disclaimer):
- Hitachi 51F500 51-inch 16:9 CRT projection TV $1999.95
- JVC AV48WP74 48-inch 16:9 projection TV $1599.95
- Mitsubishi WS48311 48-inch 16:9 projection TV $1799.95
- Mitsubishi WS55511 55-inch 16:9 integrated projection DTV $2799.95

- Mitsubishi WS65311 65-inch 16:9 projection TV $2499.95
- Panasonic CT32HL43 32-inch 4:3 direct-view CRT TV $1199.95
- Panasonic PT42PD3 42-inch 16:9 plasma panel $3999.95
- Panasonic PT45LC12 45-inch LCD projection TV $2799.95
- Panasonic PT51HX43 51-inch 4:3 CRT projection TV $1188.95
- Pioneer PDP4330HD 43-inch 16:9 plasma panel $6999.95
- Samsung SPL4225K 42-inch 16:9 plasma panel $2998.95
- Sony KE42XBR900 42-inch 16:9 plasma display $8999.95
- Sony KP57WS500 57-inch 16:9 projection TV $2299.95
- Sony KV34HS510 34-inch 16:9 direct-view CRT TV $1999.95
  - Fry's (Los Angeles Times, no disclaimer):
- Canon projector $1799
- Mitsubishi WS-65311 65-inch 16:9 projection TV
- Mitsubishi WS-65611 65-inch 16:9 integrated projection DTV
- Panasonic CT-36HX41 36-inch 4:3 direct-view CRT TV $899
- Toshiba 36-inch 4:3 direct-view CRT TV $999
- Gateway (New York Times):
- Gateway 42-inch 16:9 plasma display $2799
  - Good Guys (Los Angeles Times):
- Hughes HIRD-E86 DirecTV/ATSC set-top DTV receiver $399
- Mitsubishi WS65311 65-inch 16:9 projection TV $2199
- Toshiba 34HDX82 34-inch 16:9 direct-view CRT TV $1499
- Toshiba 36HFX72 36-inch 4:3 direct-view CRT TV $1199
- Toshiba 42HDX82 42-inch 16:9 CRT projection TV $1399
- ViewSonic VPW505 50-inch 16:9 plasma display $6499
- Howard's (Los Angeles Times, no disclaimer):
- Panasonic PT47WX52 (?) 47-inch 16:9 projection TV $1199
- Panasonic PT50PHD4P 50-inch 16:9 plasma panel
- Panasonic PT53WX52 53-inch 16:9 CRT projection TV $1499
- Panasonic PT56HX41 56-inch 4:3 CRT projection TV $1499
- Sony KE32TS2 32-inch 16:9 plasma display
- Sony KE42TS2 42-inch 16:9 plasma display
- Sony KP43HT20 43-inch 4:3 CRT projection TV $1499
- Sony KP46WT500 46-inch 16:9 projection TV $1699
- Sony KP51WS500 51-inch 16:9 projection TV $1999
- Sony KP57WS500 57-inch 16:9 projection TV $2299
- Sony KV27FS100 27-inch 4:3 direct-view CRT TV $449
- Sony KV32FS100 32-inch 4:3 direct-view CRT TV $699
- Sony KV36FS100 36-inch 4:3 direct-view CRT TV $999
- Toshiba 50-inch 16:9 projection TV $1699
- Toshiba 57-inch 16:9 projection TV $1899
- J&R (New York Times, no disclaimer):
- Philips 50FD9955 50-inch 16:9 plasma display
- Sony KV32FV300 32-inch 4:3 direct-view CRT TV $649.99
- Zenith L15V26 15-inch 4:3 LCD TV $499.99
- Leigh Adams (Los Angeles Times, no disclaimer):
- Mitsubishi 55-inch projection TV $1999
- Mitsubishi 65-inch projection TV
- Mitsubishi 73-inch projection TV
- ViewSonic 42-inch plasma display $2999
- Pacific Sales (not sure of the source, no disclaimer):
- Mitsubishi WS55711 55-inch 16:9 integrated projection DTV
- Mitsubishi WS65711 65-inch 16:9 integrated projection DTV
- Mitsubishi WS73711 73-inch 16:9 CRT integrated proj. DTV
- Sony 36-inch 4:3 direct-view CRT TV $1547
- Sony KE42XBR900 42-inch 16:9 plasma display
- Sony KLV23HR1 23-inch widescreen direct-view LCD TV
- Sony KLV30XBR900 30-inch widescreen direct-view LCD TV
- Toshiba 57HDX82 57-inch 16:9 CRT projection TV $1997
- Sears (Minneapolis Star Tribune, no disclaimer):
- Hitachi 57-inch 16:9 projection TV, Sears #54733 $2299.99
- Philips 55-inch 16:9 projection TV, Sears #54333 $1899.99
- Sony 32-inch 16:9 plasma display, Sears #75633 $4999.99
- Sony 34-inch 16:9 direct-view CRT TV, Sears #46693 $1999.99
- Sony 42-inch 16:9 plasma display, Sears #75643 $6999.99
- Star Club (Los Angeles Times, no disclaimer):
- Fujitsu 42-inch 16:9 plasma display $4389
- JVC 50-inch 16:9 plasma display
- Panasonic 42-inch 16:9 plasma display $3999
- Pioneer 43-inch 16:9 plasma display $4729
- Pioneer 50-inch 16:9 plasma display $6995
- Pioneer PRO1000 50-inch 16:9 plasma panel
- Samsung 22-inch widescreen LCD TV
- Sharp 22-inch widescreen LCD TV
- Sharp 37-inch 16:9 LCD TV
- Sony 42-inch 16:9 plasma display $4749
- Sony 50-inch plasma display $8199
- Sony KV34HS510 34-inch 16:9 direct-view CRT TV $1749
- Unknown brand 32-inch plasma display $3399
- Unknown brand 56-inch 16:9 projection TV $1799
- A new HD Muse has come out:
<http://www.dvdetc.com/pages/hdtvetc1.cfm>

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