VOOM HD NETWORKS OCTOBER 2006 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Fall into October with VOOM HD Networks, television’s largest and most diverse suite of high-definition channels, where there is great TV for everyone. Available nationally on the DISH Network, VOOM HD Networks provide breathtaking content that raises television to a new level of experience. The 15 VOOM channels offer great TV made in stunning HD and 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound, commercial free and 24-hours-a-day. Programming includes movies, sports, animation and family fare, fashion, music, art, travel, culture, video games, and news in an ever-expanding slate of new original programming. Details of the October program highlights are as follows. Photos are available to press upon request. Schedules are subject to change.
GALLERY HD--Stunning imagery and stories from the front line of the art world
Artland: USA
Premieres Thursday, Oct 12 at 8:00pm ET on DISH channel 9472
Part road movie, part treasure hunt, in this original series’ first season of 12 one-hour episodes, two hosts, British architect Charlie Luxton and American travel writer Mame McCutchin cross the United States in a customized RV with a guerrilla production unit. Journeying from San Diego, California to Portland, Maine, each episode of ARTLAND: USA explores cities, towns and the most remote outposts to find American art, from masterpieces of architecture to private collections to roadside attractions.
RAVE HD—Music like you’ve never experienced it on TV before
Talks with Dave Fanning
Premieres Sunday, Oct 1 at 9:00pm ET on DISH channel 9470
Rave HD’snewest original series offers one-on-one half-hour interviews that give new insight and a provocative look into the work and careers of celebrated musicians. Hosted by legendary Irish radio DJ, Dave Fanning, renowned for giving U2 their first significant airplay and for hundreds of interviews with the world’s most famous rock n’ roll stars, the show kicks off on October 1st with Jon Bon Jovi, who discusses how his band has remained together for over twenty years, his aspiration to be on the cover of Time magazine and more. October continues with more rock legends, including Joe Elliott of Def Leppard (10/8), The Flaming Lips (10/15), Billy Joel (10/22) and The Pet Shop Boys (10/29).
RUSH HD—Life on the edge with the adrenaline junkies of adventure sports
The North Face Expedition: Shelter from the Storm
Premieres Sunday, Oct 1 at 8:00pm ET on DISH channel 9476
Take a trek to Baffin Island, located in the Canadian Artic, for a multi-sport expedition that combines extreme adventure with philanthropy. Four North Face athletes try to become the first all-female team to ski the remote and seldom visited east coast of Baffin Island. The athletes also give back to the Inuit community by renovating and working at a shelter designed for women and children escaping violent situations. The month-long expedition will be a test of survival as these courageous sportswomen battle the harshest conditions, while skiing some of the world’s toughest unknown terrains. The third of Rush HD’s original epic adventure specials, The North Face Expedition Series travels to some of the world’s most remote and visually spectacular locations and puts the spotlight on The North Face’s Global Giving Philanthropic Expedition Program, which funds and promotes overseas community-based social, environmental, and economic development projects.
SKI P.I.G. – Season 2
Premieres October 15, 22 and 29 at 8:00pm ET on DISH channel 9476
Another Rush HD original, the P.I.G series pits world-class extreme athlete against each other, as they pull out their most progressive tricks against breathtaking backdrops. P.I.G is an intense contest of one-upmanship and elimination. If you miss a trick, you get a letter – spell the word P.I.G. and you’re out of the game. In this season, catch hot-shot free-skiers Nick Mercon and Travis Redd, who soar into the air as they ski the majestic Sierra Mountains of California. These pro-athletes face grueling elements such as blizzards, high winds and freezing temperatures, yet still manage to have fun and pull off mind blowing stunts.
HDNEWS—The only HD source for 24/7 news, sports, and weather
Voting Issues Hot Buttons
Airs throughout October on DISH channel 9482
With the midterm elections fast approaching, what are the concerns of the American public as we decide who to vote for in 2006. HDNews will explore in-depth, the social and economic issues that face American voters as we move toward the November elections, including the solvency of retirement funds, fuel prices and the quality of life. See an unbiased look throughout the month as HDNews pushes all the voting issue hot buttons.
TREASURE HD—The first channel for the 70 million people with a passion for collecting
Collective Intelligence - Top 20 Tips for Collecting: Halloween
Airs Tuesday, October 31 at 7:00 & 10:00pm ET on DISH channel 9473
Collective Intelligence, the series that gives viewers the 20 must-have tips to help them become successful collectors in a wide range of fields, turns to the ghoulish fun of Halloween collectibles. Whether it’s Jack O’Lanterns, costumes or vintage candy containers, see what makes certain items valuable, what’s hot in today’s market and worth collecting and how to get the most for your collection.
EQUATOR HD—The most extraordinary places and people on the planet
World Heritage
Mondays at 8:00pm ET on DISH channel 9471
Equator HD is taking viewers to 100 locations that have been designated by UNESCO as World Heritage sites – deemed the most important cultural and natural wonders most in need of preservation and protection for future generations. In October, the series travels to five of these locations: the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat, Bangladesh; Petra, Jordan; Hattusha, Turkey; the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and the Loire Valley in France. Take a trip around the world in breathtaking hi-def and learn about these historic and exotic locations.
ANIMANIA HD--Eye-popping HD animation for all ages
Lola & Virginia
Airs Saturdays & Sundays in October at 2:30pm and 7:30pm ET on DISH channel 9474
See new episodes of “Lola & Virginia” – This witty animated series for adolescents features twelve year-old Lola, who lives in a run down neighborhood and takes care of her irksome brothers. Lola thought she was the local princess until snooty Virginia came into town. Now the claws are out as they battle over friends, boys and clothes! This sweet comedy shows young adults how to deal with issues they face on a daily basis including friendship, jealousy and betrayal.
Erky Perky
Airs Saturdays & Sundays in October at 12:00pm and 5:00pm ET on DISH channel 9474
Follow the zany antics of two bickering, lazy, dimwitted bugs who are obsessed with finding food while trying to survive in the sterile suburban kitchen they accidentally find themselves in. After eating, their main goal in life is to find their way back to the hot dog stand that they call home! Don’t miss these new episodes on Animania HD. Great for children age six and older.
ULTRA HD—Fashion, style and the “luxe” life in stunning HD
Fashion Avenue: Las Vegas and Stockholm
Premieres October 2 and 23 at 9:00pm ET on DISH channel 9478
Each week, supermodel Jodie Kidd joins up with a fashion expert and travels to the most fashionable streets around the world to shop on a budget. This month Kidd travels to Las Vegas and Stockholm, Sweden. Along with celebrity stylist Robert Arganza, who’s worked with Carmen Elektra and Andrea Boccelli, they visit the hottest “strip” in town touring Las Vegas. Whether it’s stopping at well known fashion venues like Armani or Jimmy Choo or trying new looks at Serge's Showgirls Wigs, Kidd shows why Vegas is a shoppers’ paradise. New York and London have their SoHos. Now Stockholm, Sweden has SoFo, the area south of Folkungagatan and east of Götgatan on Södermalm. In this district, one of the capital’s trendiest, Kidd along with Swedish MTV host Kicki Berg, tour Stockholm’s must-see shopping hot spotswarming with small boutiques, restaurants, and cafés.
WORLDSPORT HD—Live sports coverage from premiere arenas around the globe
Live CFL (Canadian Football League)
Fridays on DISH channel 9477 - Check local listings for times
The fast-paced live action of the CFL’s top weekly game continues every Friday evening. In October, the suspense begins to build as the league heads toward the playoffs in November, and be sure to mark your calendars for the Grey Cup Championship on Sunday, November 19, 2006.
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MONSTERS HD—The masters of movie horror in terrifying HD clarity
“Halloween: The Movie” Week
Airs Oct 9-13 and the 30th on DISH channel 9481
The Halloween film franchise has been one of the most influential in horror movie history and made the character of Michael Myers so well-known that he’s even been routinely spoofed in comedies. Created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill back in 1978, the series spawned what would come to be known as the “Slasher” sub-genre of horror movies that dominated the 1980’s. Now you can see all 5 of the Halloween films in stunning hi-def, including the HD premieres of Halloween 2 and Halloween 3: Season of the Witch during the week of 9-13 and a day long marathon beginning on October 30. Viewers can also get “creeped” out this October with the following premieres: Creep (10/1)starring Franka Potente of “Run Lola Run” fame, Godzilla AgainstMechaGodzilla (10/14) andEmpire of the Ants (10/16) all on Monsters HD, the place for frights and chills this Halloween.
FILMFEST HD—A non-stop film festival for movie-lovers of all kinds
From Page to Screen
Airs Oct 1-12 on DISH channel 9480
Some of the best movies ever made have come from equally great books. In October, Film Fest HD celebrates classic stories that have been immortalized on celluloid with 12 days of unforgettable films. Among them, The Quiet American (’02) starring Michael Cane to Anthony Quinn’s Buccaneer (’58) starring Yul Brynner; Mike Nichol’s black comedy Catch 22 (’70) with a host of stars from Orson Welles and Martin Sheen to Bob Newhart; and Merchant Ivory’s A Room With A View (’85) featuring Helena Bonham Carter and Daniel Day-Lewis. Additional films include: Inherit the Wind (‘60), Murder on The Orient Express (‘74), The House of Spirits (‘93), Enigma (’82), A Delicate Balance (’73), Crimes of The Heart (’86), King David (’85), The Substance of Fire (’96) and The Manchurian Candidate (’62).
WORLD CINEMA HD—Award-winning movies and stars from around the globe
Passport to…France
Airs throughout the day Oct 14 on DISH channel 9475
Vive la France! Spend the entire day with your watching 11 great films from one of the world’s movie capitals. Among the titles are the astonishing futuristic black comedy Delicatessen (’91), The Big Blue (’88) a cult-favorite about two deep sea divers, a love triangle and dolphins directed by Luc Besson (of La Femme Nikita and The Fifth Element fame) and starring Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette and Jean-Marc Barr; The Taste of Others (’00) a comedy of manners, missed opportunities and second chances; Peter Greenaway’s The Cook, The Thief, The Wife and Her Lover (’89), a controversial cannibalistic comedy that gaveHelen Mirren her first international notice; Under the Sand (’00), featuring Charlotte Rampling’s acclaimed performance about a woman whose husband suddenly disappears. Other highlights include Gallic masterpieces such as Jean Renoir’s French Can Can (’54), Eric Rohmer’s Summer (Le Rayon Vert) (’86), Alain Resnais’ My American Uncle (Mon Oncle D’Amerique) (’80), Louis Malle’s Human, Too Human (Trop Humain) (’74) and Alain Cavalier’s Therese (’86).
The 15 VOOM HD Networks available nationally on DISH Network are:
HDNews The only HD source for 24/7 news, sports, and weather.
Equator HD The most extraordinary places and people on the planet.
Gallery HD Stunning imagery and stories from the front line of the art world.
Rush HD Life on the edge with adrenaline junkies of adventure sports.
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.
Animania HD Eye-popping HD animation from the groundbreaking to the classic.
Monsters HD The masters of movie horror in terrifying HD clarity.
Gameplay HD Enter the virtual worlds of video gaming for the first time in HD.
Treasure HD Live auctions and original series for and about people with a passion for collecting.
World Cinema HD A passport to award-winning movies and stars from around the globe.
Worldsport HD Live sports coverage from premiere arenas around the globe.
Family Room HD Movies and entertainment for the whole family.
FilmFest HD A non-stop film festival for movie fans, remastered in HD.
Kung Fu HD All martial arts action, all the time.
