MUSIC, MUMMIES, MODELS AND MORE ON VOOM HD NETWORKS IN MAY<O</O
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May is action-packed on VOOM HD Networks, television's largest and most diverse suite of high-definition channels. From catwalk beauties to rare Bond treasures, and brilliant performances on the concert stage and on the field, VOOM HD Networks offer something for every viewer.
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Available nationally on the DISH Network, VOOM HD Networks provide breathtaking content that brings television to a new level of experience. The 15 VOOM channels provide TV made for HD, 24-hours-a-day, with commercial-free programming that includes movies, sports, animation and family fare, fashion, music, art, news and ever-expanding slate of new original programming. Details of the May program highlights are as follows:
TREASURE HD
BOND AUCTION PREVIEW SHOW<O</O
May 20th at ffice:smarttags"
Prior to VOOM’s June Bond month, a cross channel event celebrating pop culture icon James Bond, which includes the worldwide HD premiere of 17 Bond films, viewers can get a preview of the highly anticipated June 17th auction (being shown live on TREASURE HD) featuring property from one of Hollywood's greatest film franchises. Signature 007 memorabilia, as along with items once belonging to Marilyn Monroe and John Lennon, will be seen for the first time when they go on display at Planet Hollywood New York in Time Square<ST1</ST1. The Bond Auction Preview Show will air everyday until the live sale on June 15<SUP>th</SUP>.
COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">This month’s schedule: May 6<SUP>th</SUP>:American Quilts and Antique Radios. May 13<SUP>th</SUP>:Vintage cameras and Halloween and <ST1Holiday</ST1 Collectibles. May 20<SUP>th</SUP>:Toy Trains and Bakelite. May 27<SUP>th</SUP>: Depression Glass and Motorcycles.
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Catch a preview of the next Julien's Entertainment Auction coming to Treasure HD in June, as coveted property from the world of James Bond - including the Lotus Espirit Turbo driven by Roger Moore in For Your Eyes Only - goes up for bid.
Premieres May 28th at 10am
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Sundays in May at <st1:time Minute="0" Hour="20" w:st="on">8:00pm EST</st1:time> on DISH channel 9476
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Nomads brings viewers into the lives of a little-known X-sports rebel tribe. They are the storm-chasers of action sports—super-athletes who roam the globe in search of the most challenging spots, the best competition, and the place to make their mark on the world. Episodes include: May 7<SUP>th</SUP>: Nomads Mountain Bike Nevada. May 14<SUP>th</SUP>: <ST1<st1laceName w:st="on">Nomads</st1laceName> <st1laceType w:st="on">Mountain </st1laceType></ST1Bike Film. May 21<SUP>st</SUP>: Nomads Wakeboard: State of the <ST1Union. May 28<SUP>th</SUP>: Nomads Kayak Africa</ST1lace.
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">SPANISH PRIMERA LEAGUE<O</O
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Airing throughout May on DISH channel 9477 <FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">
<O</O<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Game dates/times TBD. Catch the stars of the World Cup when they take to the pitch for Spanish League supremacy. Viewers can watch in high definition as one of the most storied sports franchises, Real Madrid, tries to reclaim the top spot while others like Valencia, Barcelona and Getafe try to take down the Galactico's.
<FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=2>Torque: Lime Rock Park <FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=-2>(Sports) HDTV (5/2)
<FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=2>Alpine Chronicles: Birds of Prey <FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=-2>(Sports) HDTV (5/2)
<FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=2>Alpine Chronicles: The Battle at Beaver <FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=-2>(Sports) HDTV (5/2)
<FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=2>Alpine Chronicles: 75 Years Lauberhorn <FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=-2>(Sports) HDTV (5/3)
<FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=2>Alpine Chronicles: In the Shadows of the Iger <FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=-2>(Sports) HDTV (5/3)
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">FULL FRONTAL FASHION: <ST1<st1:City w:st="on">PARIS</st1:City></ST1 FALL 2006<O</O
<FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT color=#000000>Airs May 15<SUP>th</SUP> -19<SUP>th</SUP> on DISH channel 9478<FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT color=#000000>
<FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>From the City of <st1:City w:st="on">Light</st1:City> and the fashion capital of the world—Full Frontal Fashion brings you the Fall 2006 collections from <ST1<st1:City w:st="on">Paris</st1:City></ST1! Hitting the catwalk are the latest collections from designers including Stella McCartney, Yves Saint Laurent and the legendary House of Dior, all in spectacular high-definition. New episodes of Full Frontal Fashion: <ST1<st1:City w:st="on">Paris </st1:City></ST1Fall 2006 will airs nightly at <st1:time Minute="0" Hour="21" w:st="on">9:00pm</st1:time> on May 15<SUP>th</SUP>, 16<SUP>th</SUP>, 17<SUP>th</SUP>, 18<SUP>th</SUP>, and 19<SUP>th</SUP>.
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<FONT color=#0000ff>MILAN FALL 2006 FASHION WEEK (ULTRA)
Arrivederci Fashionistas! Full Frontal Fashion does style the Italian way. Check out the ?Bella? collections from hot designers including Roberto Cavalli, Versace and Prada.
Premieres May 1st at 9pm
Ultra Eye: Singapore (Ultra)
Visit one of the style capitals of Asia. This dynamic, urban city is constantly re-inventing itself and finding new ways to express its unique sense of style. Stops include the world famous Raffles Hotel, the hip new Lifeshop and the trend-setting nightclub, Zouk.
Premieres May 11th at 9pm
Fashion Avenue: Amsterdam (Ultra)
With the help of Dutch TV host, Irene van de Laar, supermodel Jodie Kidd checks out Amsterdam's must see shopping hotspot, The Nine Streets.
Premieres May 2nd at 8pm
Full Frontal Fashion: Paris Fall 2006 (ultra)
From the City of Light and the fashion capital of the world - Full Frontal Fashion brings you the Fall 2006 collections from Paris! See the latest collections from such designers as Stella McCartney, Yves Saint Laurent and the legendary House of Dior.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">MONSTERS HD
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Airs Sunday, May 14th on DISH channel 9481<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Give your therapist something to chew on when you celebrate Dear Old Mummy with this marathon of fright films. This Mother's Day, MONSTERS HD unwraps eight tales of mummies back from the Dead, along with the monster baby trilogy of It’s Alive! movies. Titles include: The Mummy '32, The Mummy's Curse, The Mummy's Hand, The Mummy's Ghost, Mummy's Tomb, Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, Tale of the Mummy, Bubba Ho-Tep, It’s Alive, It Lives Again, and Island of the Alive.<O</O
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">The marathon kick-starts at 6:00am on March 14<SUP>th</SUP>, with movies running through out the day.
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">LATER…WITH JOOLS <ST1<st1:City w:st="on">HOLLAND</st1:City></ST1<O</O
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Airs May 19th and May 26th at <st1:time Minute="0" Hour="21" w:st="on">9:00pm EST</st1:time> on DISH channel 9470<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">
<FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>He first came to fame as a founding member of The Cure, but now Jools Holland is known around the world for his landmark BBC performance series, which gathers on its stage the best acts in the music business. In May, experience two premiere episodes—all with the glorious “front row” richness of 5.1 Dolby surround sound—with the Foo Fighters, Black Eyed Peas, Hard Fi, Arcade Fire and Mariza on May 19th, and Athlete, Robert Plant, The Go! Team, The Fall, Mose Allison and <ST1<st1:City w:st="on">Lhasa</st1:City></ST1 on May 26th.
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FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE (Rave)
The New York City-based power pop band Fountains of Wayne performs hits like, 'Stacy's Mom', 'Denise' and songs from their latest CD Out-of-State Plates.
Premieres May 19th at 9pm
Later...With Jools Holland (Rave)
World-renowned pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland, hosts this landmark series from the UK.
Episode 1 features Foo Fighters, Black Eyed Peas, Hard Fi, Arcade Fire, Mariza.
Premieres May 19th at 9pm
Episode 2 features Athlete, Robert Plant, The Go! Team, The Fall, Mose Allison and Lhasa.
Premieres May 26th at 9pm
Soundstage: Garbage (RAve)
Fronted by Shirley Manson, Garbage, the underground band that made a lot of commercial and critical noise in 1995 with songs like 'I'm Only Happy When It Rains' and 'Stupid Girl' rocks in this Soundstage episode. Performance includes the aforementioned plus 'Queer', and songs from the new album, Bleed like Me.
Premieres May 12th at 10pm
<FONT size=5>EQUATOR HD
<FONT color=#0000ff>JOURNEYS OF THE HEART (EQuator)
When eight ordinary Americans volunteer to spend 6 weeks at an impoverished orphanage in Cuzco, Peru, lives are changed forever. Watch this series unfold as it exposes the tragic conditions for Peru's most vulnerable citizens.
Every Wednesday in May at 8pm
Ultimate Journeys (Equator HD)
This is not your ordinary travel show! Each week Ultimate Journeys takes adventure travel to new extremes with in-depth visits to Antarctica, Chile, Shanghai, Micronesia and Vietnam. Experience the sights, cuisine and unique cultures of places that are emerging as major tourist destinations in the 21st century.
Every Monday in May
<FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=2>Ultimate Journeys: Antarctica <FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=-2>(Travel) HDTV (5/1)
The Peacekeepers (Equator HD)
The film follows the determined and often desperate manoeuvres to avert another Rwandan disaster, this time in the Democratic Republic of Congo (the DRC). Focusing on the UN mission, the film cuts back and forth between the United Nations headquarters in New York and events on the ground in the DRC. We are with the peacekeepers in the 'Crisis Room' as they balance the risk of loss of life on the ground with the enormous sums of money required from uncertain donor countries. We are with UN troops as the northeast Congo erupts and the future of the DRC, if not all of central Africa, hangs in the balance.
Premieres May 17th
<FONT size=5>FAMILY ROOM HD
Sing A-Long Sundays (Family Room HD)Get the whole family involved as Family Room HD invites you to sing along with these beloved musicals. Look for Kid Galahad and Follow that Dream starring Elvis Presley (Premiering May 7), Hans Christian Andersen and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty starring Danny Kaye (Premiering May 14), The Muppets Take Manhattan and L'il Abner (Premiering May 21) and finally Anything Goes and The Man of La Mancha
(Premiering May 28 - pictured).
<FONT size=5>FILMFEST HD
Reel Screen Legends (FilmFest)
Get ready as Filmfest HD pays tribute to some of the biggest stars to ever grace the silver screen. Tune-in for Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner in The Barefoot Contessa (pictured), The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman with Cicely Tyson, The Man in the White Suit featuring Alec Guiness and Lovespell with Richard Burton. Also look for the VOOM premieres of The Defiant Ones with Sidney Poitier and Nothing in Common with Jackie Gleason.
Airs May 1 - 7
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<FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=1><FONT size=5>KUNGFU HD
<FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=2>The Heroic Trio <FONT face="arial, helvetica" color=#000000 size=-2>*** (1992, Action / Ad)
<FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>The 15 VOOM HD Networks, available nationally on DISH Network are:
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">HDNews The only HD source for 24/7 news, sports and weather.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Equator HD The most extraordinary places and people on the planet.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Gallery HD Stunning imagery and stories from the front line of the art world.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Rush HD Life on the edge with adrenaline junkies of adventure sports.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Rave HD Live music as a whole new experience in HD and 5.1 surround sound. Ultra HD The hottest fashion, the coolest styles and insight into the 'luxe life from around the world.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Animania HD Eye-popping HD animation from the groundbreaking to the classic.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Monsters HD The masters of movie horror in terrifying HD clarity.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Gameplay HD Enter the virtual worlds of video gaming for the first time in HD.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Treasure HD Live auctions and original series for and about people with a passion for collecting.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Worldsport HD Live sports coverage from premier arenas around the globe.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Family Room HD Movies and entertainment for the whole family.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Film Fest HD A non-stop film festival for movie fans, remastered in HD.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">Kung Fu HD All martial arts action, all the time.
<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">World Cinema HD Award-winning and top-performing movies without borders.
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">About VOOM HD<O</O
<FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>VOOM HD Networks is the largest suite of high-definition channels available anywhere, produced exclusively in high definition for distribution in the U.S.<ST1</ST1 through satellite and cable operators. The VOOM HD Networks carry programming in categories as diverse as sports, movies, fashion, music and art. Today, the VOOM HD Networks are available nationally on Echostar's DISH Network. The VOOM HD Networks were developed by Rainbow Media to meet the growing demand for quality high-definition programming, building on Rainbow Media's history of original programming innovation.
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<FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><FONT face="Times New Roman">About Rainbow Media Holdings LLC<O</O
<FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000>A leader in the entertainment industry, Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation. Rainbow creates and manages some of the country's most compelling and dynamic programming with linear networks including national networks - AMC, fuse, IFC (The Independent Film Channel) and WE: Women's Entertainment; its regional programming service - Rainbow Sports Networks; on-demand networks including Mag Rack and sportskool; and the largest suite of high definition channels available anywhere - the VOOM HD Networks. Rainbow's other businesses include its film distribution, production and exhibition division - IFC Entertainment; in addition to its advertising sales division - Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation - and its full service network programming origination and distribution company - Rainbow Network Communications.