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HDNet Programming Highlights

May 2005

[All times Eastern - Schedule Subject To Change]


Major League Soccer- LIVE Saturdays in May
Exclusive high-definition coverage of Major League Soccer every Saturday throughout the season.
Real Salt Lake at Chivas - May 7
MetroStars at Chicago Fire - May 14
Colorado Rapids at Chicago Fire - May 21
and Los Angeles Galaxy at Chivas - May 28

NASCAR Grand National Division on HDNet- LIVE Sunday, May 15
In May HDNet travels to New Hampshire for the NASCAR Grand National Division at Lee USA Speedway. Drivers include; Mike Olsen, Matt Kobyluck, and Ryan Seaman.

HDNet Boxing from the Manhattan Center- Saturday, May 7, 8:00pm ET
Join us for a night of great fights exclusively in high-definition. The main event features Michael Warrick verses Jeffrey Resto.

Nitro on Main - LIVE Saturday, May 21, 10:00pm ET
Nitro drag races burn rubber in Old Downtown Las Vegas.

SERIES PREMIERES
Designing America Season 3 - Tuesday, May 3, 9:00 pm ET-- HDNET ORIGINAL
In its third season, Designing America's host Jocelyn White takes viewers on tours of celebrities' homes, and gets tips from successful interior designers.

The Benefactor - Finale - Friday, May 6, 8:00pm ET-- PREMIERE
3 people remain. Mark tells the three contestants Linda, Dominic, and Femia that he will be going to each of their hometowns, and stay in their homes. Mark wants to see how open and honest they have been during his game. In a surprising twist, Mark makes the decision as to who the real winner is... you will have to see it to find out.

Get Out! Season 3 - Monday, May 9, 9:00pm ET-- HDNET ORIGINAL
In its third season, Get Out takes viewers to exciting locations to experience all of the local color, fun, and nightlife of cities around the U.S. From Islamorada to Palm Beach, Get Out traverses the country looking for the hip, trendy and cool, all in amazing 1080i HD.

Rick Steves' Europe - Tuesday, May 10, 8:30 pm ET-- PREMIERE
Host Rick Steves takes us on an unbelievable journey through Europe.
This month he guides us through Dublin, South Ireland, West Ireland, and Germany.

InFocus: Peking Acrobats - Tuesday, May 10, 10:00 pm ET-- PREMIERE
Since their debut in 1986, THE PEKING ACROBATS have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs; they are experts at treacherous wire-walking, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility and control. They push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats, showcasing tremendous skill and ability. They are masters of agility and grace. Often accompanied by live musicians skillfully playing traditional Chinese instruments and high-tech special effects that coalesce with the music and awe-inspiring feats to create an exuberant entertainment event featuring all the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival!

Mind Meld - Tuesday, May 17, 9:30 pm ET-- PREMIERE
Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime is a candid interview between two of the biggest icons from the Star Trek franchise, William Shatner (Captain James T. Kirk) and Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock). In this one-on-one documentary, these two legends reveal the struggles and adventures they experienced as a direct result of their involvement with Star Trek.
Shot in beautiful high definition 24p video, this lush production features rare personal photographs that span the careers of the two men, as well as a visit into Nimoy's study filled with memorabilia of the incredible voyage they shared. Most of all, these two passionate actors reveal the incredible bond that was the cornerstone of their success; the trust, the friendship and the ability to consistently challenge each other to boldly go where neither man has gone before.


SPECIALS

InFocus: Messages from the Past (4 part series) - Tuesday, May 24, 10:00pm ET
The programs in this series draw on developments in such sciences as medicine, climatology, satellite imaging and metallurgy to offer new answers to old questions. This month we travel to Egypt and learn more about the purpose of the pyramids and Mesopotamia to talk to the citizens of Sumeria and their many achievements.

Reality Unleashed- Friday, May 6, 9:00pm ET-- PREMIERE
Reality shows are the hottest thing to hit TV in the last decade. Now, for the first time ever, several of the brightest stars from the hottest Reality shows unite for one unforgettable night of TOO HOT FOR TV fun.
Going where no reality show has dared to go, fourteen of the most popular stars came together in a Los Angeles pub to share the ultimate Reality dish. Stars include Trishelle Cannatella, Lex Van Den Berghe, Sarah Kozer, Marcellas Reynolds, Alton Williams, and Derek Riker.

Visual Effect Awards - Thursday, May 19, 9:00pm ET-- PREMIERE
3rd Annual VES Awards celebrates the best visual effects artistry in film, television, commercial, music videos and games. Tom Hanks presents a VES Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert Zemeckis.

HDNET CONCERT SERIES - Sundays, 9:00 pm ET
Barry Manilow: Manilow Live - May 1
Watch Barry Manilow perform a live concert program, filmed in an intimate theatre venue. He performs all his many favorites, including Could it be Magic, Mandy, Weekend in New England, Copacabana, I Made it Through the Rain and Can't Smile Without You.

Morrissey: Who Put The "M" in Manchester? - May 8
It's Manchester, it's Morrissey, it's his birthday and the first time he's been home for twelve years. Filmed in May 2004 in his hometown, this live show, shot in HD, brings to life one of the UK's most colourful artists. Performing a mixture of classic songs and new tracks from his Album, You Are The Quarry, this really is Morrissey captured at his very best.

Dickey Betts & Great Southern Live at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - May
22
Dickey Betts, an the Rock & Roll Hall in Cleveland, OH of Fame on September 28, 2004 including all rehearsals and run-throughs for such performance, artist interviews, and backstage "behind the scenes" and "making of" activities (the "Event"). Known as one of the most influential guitar players of all time, Betts has mastered a seamless style of lyrical melody and rhythm -- marrying country, jazz, blues, and
rock into one unparalleled sound. So turn up the volume and get ready
for a good 'ol rockin' time with Dickey Betts & The Great Southern at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum!

Old 97's - May 29
Lakewood resident David Cunniff was severely beaten last July by a skinhead at an Old 97's show at the Gypsy Tea Room. The attacker was arrested and faces a charge of aggravated assault. Cunniff was left with broken vertebrae and a pile of bills. HDNet caught up with the Old 97's as they played a benefit concert for Cunniff at the Lakewood Theater.
The Old 97's just finished recording their sixth album, Drag It Up.
"After tinkering with our limits on the previous five releases, I think we've settled in with what we do best on Drag It Up - solid writing and performances, with enough bells and whistles to make things interesting.
It reminds me of our earlier recordings, we mix bluegrass, surf, country, rock, folk and some good old-fashioned psychedelia," said Ken Bethea, lead guitarist.

Zippo Hot Tour - Grand Finale - May 8 , 10:00 pm ET
HDNet chronicles the "Zippo Hot Tour", as more than 60 up-and-coming unsigned rock bands from eight U.S. cities compete for their chance to win a showcase with a major record label in New York City, and become one of the next big rock bands. The "Zippo Hot Tour" is an eight part concert series visiting Austin, Ann Arbor/ Detroit, West Palm Beach/Ft.
Lauderdale, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Raleigh/Durham and Denver/ Boulder, providing semi-finalists with national exposure.

Beyond Warped Live Music Series - Sundays, 10:30 pm ET
Beyond Warped tour takes viewers on a 2 month journey across North America. Live performance and in-depth interview from more than 30 bands captures the unique lifestyle and thrusts viewers into the heart of emerging music. Bands this month includes: IMA Robot, Anti-Flag, ASG, and Dr. Neptune.

WEEKLY PRIMETIME SERIES

Sundays

8:00 p.m. - HDNet World Report - HDNET ORIGINAL
HDNet World Report is redefining the way we look at our world. We've developed an editorial and technological approach that brings the biggest news stories from around the world into our viewers' homes in stunning 1080i resolution. Produced as long-form news documentaries, these half-hour shows premiere every Tuesday and Sunday on HDNet and are the only news programming of its kind to be shown entirely in high-definition. Topics of upcoming programs include Cuba and termite infestation.

8:30 p.m. - True Music - HDNET ORIGINAL
True Music is HDNet's concert series program highlighting some of the most exciting, up-and-coming bands. In addition to concert footage shot in spectacular 1080i high definition, True Music also includes interviews and backstage footage that puts you in the action like never before. This month True Music has good ole southern country music from Eleven Hundred Springs and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Plus some Funk Rock from Bob Schneider and some punk pop acts sprinkled through out!

9:00 p.m. - HDNet Concert Series - HDNET ORIGINAL
See list above under "Specials"

10:00 p.m. - Zippo Hot Tour
See list above under "Specials"

10:30 p.m. - Beyond Warped Live Music Series
See list above under "Specials"


Mondays -- "Guys Night In"

8:00 p.m. Andy Richter Controls the Universe
While in the office, Andy Richter fantasizes about what might happen at work, while we see what actually happens. Starring Andy Richter, Irene Molloy, James Patrick Stuart, and Paget Brewster.

9:00 p.m. - Get Out! Season 3- HDNET ORIGINAL
See list above under "Series Premieres"

9:30 p.m. Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone - HDNET ORIGINAL
Roy Firestone's deeply personal, probing interview approach has made him a favorite among sports fans and celebrities alike. In this original series, he brings his signature style exclusively to HDNet, with an in-depth interview show profiling famous athletes, artists and entertainers.

10:00 p.m. Bikini Destinations - HDNET ORIGINAL
This original HDNet series combines some of the world's most beautiful women and some of the world's most beautiful locations into a fascinating, high-definition travel experience. Some of the locations this month include Maui, Palm Springs, South Beach, Acapulco.

10:30 p.m. - Art Mann Presents - HDNET ORIGINAL
Legendary television host Art Mann joined the HDNet team in February 2005, bringing High Definition cameras along on his exciting travels.
Art visits with people and goes to places that most people only dream about. Art Mann Presents, exclusively on HDNet.

1:00 a.m. - The Sex Files
It may be the subject of more discussion, angst, energy, pleasure and pain than anything else known to humankind. But hardly anyone understands what REALLY goes on when sex takes centre stage in our thoughts and actions The Sex Files mixes science and instinct, myth and reality, illustration and infatuation, fetish and fantasy, and does it with humor, openness and fascinating tales from the trenches. For a new perspective on this oldest of human activities, The Sex Files is a must-watch.


Tuesdays -- "The World Like You've Never Seen Before"

8:00 p.m. HDNet World Report - HDNET ORIGINAL
HDNet World Report is redefining the way we look at our world. We've developed an editorial and technological approach that brings the biggest news stories from around the world into our viewers' homes in stunning 1080i resolution. Produced as long-form news documentaries, these half-hour shows premiere every Tuesday and Sunday on HDNet and are the only news programming of its kind to be shown entirely in high-definition.

8:30 p.m. Rick Steves' Europe
See above under "Series Premieres"

9:00 p.m. Designing America Season 3- HDNET ORIGINAL
See above under "Series Premieres"

9:30 p.m. Higher Definition - HDNET ORIGINAL
Weekly original series; pop culture writer Robert Wilonsky talks with filmmakers, actors and other celebrities about the making of entertainment in the age of high-definition.

10:00 p.m. HDNet InFocus
See above under "Specials"


Wednesdays - "Danger and Drama"

8:00 p.m. Hack
"Hack" is the story of Mike Olshansky (Matthew Borish), a disgraced former cop seeking to rebuild his life. After he was discovered taking money from a narcotics crime scene, Mike lost both his badge and his family. He now drives a cab through the streets of Philadelphia to make ends meet, helping his fares with their personal and criminal problems in effort to gain redemption, aided by his former partner-in-crime and on the job, Marcellus Washington (Andre Braugher), who remains on the force; his next door neighbor, Liz Garza (Jacqueline Torres), a former nun turned probation officer; and Jamie Farrell, a young former con man trying to go straight.

9:00 p.m. Jake 2.0
The government recruits Jake, a young man who has superhuman abilities after a strange accident, for a Special Ops team in the National Security Agency. Starring Christopher Gorham (Jake Foley), Philip Anthony Rodriguez and Marina Black.

10:00 p.m. Philly
Kathleen Maguire hit the ground running after she passed the bar. She juggles the responsibilities of her new criminal law practice and single motherhood, while she copes with the personal and professional conflicts arising from her relationship with her ex-husband, the Assistant District Attorney. Starring Kim Delaney, Diana-Maria Riva, Kyle Secor, and Rick Hoffman.


Thursdays - "Out of This World"

8:00 & 9:00p.m. - Smallville
HDNet presents two new back-to-back episodes each week from the acclaimed series from The WB. Through a multi-year deal with Warner Bros, HDNet has first-run cable HD rights to Smallville. HDNet will be the first and only place off-network for viewers to see all episodes of the acclaimed series in high-definition. "Smallville," The WB's highest-rated series of all time that begins its fourth season this fall on the network, is a brand new look at the classic Superman story. The idyllic town of Smallville, Kansas, never seemed the same after the meteor shower that rained down 12 years ago - the day Clark Kent arrived on Earth and the day strange things started happening in Smallville.
Starring Tom Welling (Clark Kent), Annette O'Toole (Martha Kent), Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor), and John Schneider (Jonathan Kent).


Fridays

8:00 p.m. - The Benefactor
See above under "Series Premieres"

10:00 p.m. - An American In Canada
AN AMERICAN IN CANADA stars Rick Roberts as Jake Crewe, the host of Good Morning Phoenix, the number one TV morning show west of Albuquerque.
After beating up his station manger, Jake finds the only job he can now get is hosting Wake Up Calgary, the third rated morning show in Calgary.
For a fast rising star who dreams of making it big, this becomes a nightmare.

10:30 p.m. - Newsroom
This series is a comedy about the typical politics that happen at a television newsroom. Starring Ken Finkleman, Peter Keleghan, and Mark Farrell.