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HDNet Programming Highlights

July 2005

[All times Eastern - Schedule Subject To Change]


SPORTS

Major League Soccer
LIVE Saturdays in July and 4th of July Special Game Exclusive high-definition coverage of Major League Soccer Saturdays throughout the season. Games include:

• Sat, July 2 7:30 PM ET D.C. United at Columbus Crew
• Mon, July 4 9:30 PM ET Kansas City Wizards at Colorado Rapids followed by 4th of July fireworks
• Sat, July 9 10:00 PM ET Real Salt Lake at Club Deportivo Chivas USA
• Sat, July 16 10:00 PM ET Club Deportivo Chivas USA at Los AngelesGalaxy
• Sat, July 23 7:30 PM ET Kansas City Wizards at Columbus Crew

NASCAR Grand National Division on HDNet
LIVE Weekends in July In July HDNet covers these races:

• Sun, July 9 8:00 PM ET Dodge Dealers 150 presented by Burnham Boilers, Lake Erie Speedway (PA)
• Fri, July 15 5:00 PM ET New England 125, New Hampshire International Speedway
• Sat, July 23 (Time TBA) King Taco 150, Irwindale Speedway (CA)
• Sat, July 30 8:00 PM ET Adirondack International Speedway (NY)

Drivers for the Busch North Series include: Mike Olsen, Matt Kobyluck, Dale Quarterley, and Andy Santerre. Drivers for the West Series
include: Mike David, David Gilliland, Mike Duncan, and Scott Lynch.


World Extreme Cagefighting: Greatest Fights - Friday, July 1, 9:30pm ET
HDNet brings you an hour and a half of the greatest moments of World Extreme Cagefighting in crystal clear high definition. From our bloodiest brawls to our most jarring knockouts, we take you cage side to the best fights from the past year.

HDNet Boxing from Las Vegas - Friday, July 22, 9:30pm ET
Knockouts are the name of the game. Curtis Stevens and Jaidon Codrington are destroying foes on the path to superstardom. From Las Vegas, NV, an explosive night of boxing action.

HDNet Boxing: Lost Fights IV - Friday, July 29, 9:30pm ET
Ron Kruck hosts an evening of great boxing from the vaults. Catch never before seen action from some of the most entertaining up and coming fighters in the boxing world.


SPECIALS

4th of July Fireworks - Monday, July 4, After MLS Game
Annual 4th of July celebration from Invesco Field at Mile High.

HDNET CONCERT SERIES - Sundays, 9:00 pm ET
Rick Springfield - July 3 -PREMIERE
Rick Springfield 2005 Tour live in high-definition from the Coronado Theatre in Rockford, Illinois. Rick and the band debuts several tracks from the new CD "The Day After Yesterday."

Dickey Betts & Great Southern Live From The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame +
Museum - July 10 - PREMIERE
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dickey Betts, return to Cleveland with his band to perform in concert at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Betts, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in
1995 as a member of the Allman Brothers Band, was the first inductee to record a new release live at the Museum. Dickey Betts & The Great Southern perform his most memorable songs such as "Ramblin Man", "BlueSky" and the instrumental hit "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed." 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!

University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra - July 17 - PREMIERE
Live from the Murchison Performing Arts Center the UNT Symphony Orchestra, Anshel Brusilow, conductor. Tonight's performance includes Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor "From the New World," Opus 95 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.4 in F minor, Opus 36.

LIVE! from Central Park SummerStage: The Best Of - July 24
This "Best of Summerstage" features performances from some of the best performances at the 2004 concert series in Central Park, New York. They include up close and personal interviews with the artists and, best of all, music live from New York City's biggest theatre! Artists include:
Ben Folds, Devo, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, stellastar* and Guster.

2005 MuchMusic Video Awards: Best Of - July 31
The best of this year's awards with a ton of glitz, glamour and gossip.
They don't call it Canada's Biggest Party for nothing!

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: Matchbook Romance, Lennon, and Pulley.


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.

8:30 p.m. - Across America- HDNET ORIGINAL
There's no doubt, everybody's into something! From medieval full-contact fighting to racing Ferrari's to attending Side Show school, people are passionate about their hobbies. Hosts Ron Kruck and Kandace Krueger travel Across America and discover some strange and unique people and events.

9:00 p.m. - Get Out! Season 3- 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 Abaco to the Fajardo, Get Out traverses the country looking for the hip, trendy and cool, all in amazing 1080i HD.

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
Host Rick Steves takes us on an unbelievable journey through Europe.
This month he guides us through Normandy, Belfast, London, and Paris.

9:00 p.m. Designing America Season 3- 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.

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
InFocus, a weekly in-depth look at the wonders of the world. This is where important moments in history, and even unexplained mysteries that continue to puzzle mankind are explained and unraveled. HDNet brings you closer to fascinating tales and amazing spectacles with "InFocus.


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. Boomtown
An ensemble crime drama that tells the story of the city of Los Angeles as seen through the eyes of some of its flawed heroes: L.A. cops, paramedics, beat reporters and city officials.

10:00 p.m. Robbery Homicide Division
A compelling drama that looks into the lives of the Robbery and Homicide Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. Intense, bold and intelligent, the detectives in this elite unit work only high-profile crime wherever it occurs in Los Angeles. Veteran Detective Sam Cole -- sometimes outrageous, always strategic -- heads the team. Cole has a hunter's raw instinct, along with both the intellect and the wit to pursue L.A.'s most vicious and complex crimes. Also on the squad is Sargeant Alfred Simms, who has a droll sense of humor and high level of skill with a shotgun. Detective Sonia Robbins is Spanish-speaking and specializes in pathology. Together, Cole's unit will confront the city's highest-profile crimes and criminals in America's most exciting urban landscape. Starring Tom Sizemore, Barry "Shabaka" Henley, and Klea Scott.


Thursdays - "Out of This World"

8:00 p.m. - Smallville (Season 1)
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).

9:00 p.m. - Clubhouse
For the first time, Pete Young (Jeremy Sumpter) takes a risk--perhaps the only risk of his young life--when he applies for and lands his dream job as a batboy for the New York Empires. The problem is that his single mother, Lynne (Mare Winningham), has no idea what he's up to.
Until now, he's been the golden boy while his rebellious older sister, Betsy (Kirsten Storms), has always been in the doghouse.

10:00 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.


Fridays

8:00 p.m. - Deadline! - HDNET ORIGINAL
Take an unusual look at world events, as Deadline! brings you this week's unique news and stories from around the globe.

8:30 p.m. - Hollywood Red Carpet - HDNET ORIGINAL
HDNet goes Hollywood; see the biggest stars up close on the red carpet.
Hosted by HDNet's Kandace Kruger, every week we roll out the carpet on the biggest celebrities in television, film and music.

9:00 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.