or


[11/30/05 - 12:00 AM]
Celebrate the Holidays with Universal Hd This December

[via press release from Universal HD]

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH UNIVERSAL HD THIS DECEMBER

Say Goodbye to 2005 with an Entire Week of Marathons on Universal HD

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- November 30, 2005 -- NBC Universal Cable invites you to celebrate the holidays with Universal HD this December with an entire week of marathons featuring the very best HD programming from 2005.

On Christmas weekend, be sure to catch the "I'm Dreaming of an HD Christmas" marathon. Programming includes the USA Originals '12 Days of Christmas Eve' and 'Stealing Christmas,' along with special Christmas episodes of 'The District' and 'Complete Savages'. The Musical Marathon begins Saturday night at 9pm/ET, featuring 'The Wiz,' followed by 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'Xanadu.' Christmas afternoon wraps up with family-friendly fare 'The National Dog Show' Presented by Purina, 'The Incredible Dog Challenge,' and 'The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas,' followed by the blockbuster hit 'Backdraft,' all in brilliant high definition.

Monday, December 26 is 'The 2005 Dew Action Sports Tour' Marathon, where all five stops of one of this year's most exciting sporting events will be presented in stunning high def. Stops include the Panasonic Open, Right Guard Open, Vans Invitational, Toyota Challenge, & Playstation Pro.

Experience your favorite victories of 2005 again with the "2005 Day of Champions" on Tuesday, December 27. This back-to-back marathon kicks off with the best breeds showcasing their athletic abilities in the 2005 Purina 'Incredible Dog Challenge' semifinals, which features top talent and remarkable speed from hurdle racing and dog driving to high jump and freestyle flying discs. Next, relive the legendary 2005 US Open match between Andre Agassi and James Blake at 12pm/ET, followed by more best in show at 'The National Dog Show' Presented by Purina at 3pm/ET. The most exciting and final stop during this year's Dew Action Sports Tour was The Playstation Pro in Orlando where Dew Action champions were crowned in Freestyle Motocross, Skate Vert and BMX Dirt among other disciplines. Finally, if you missed it the first time, now's your chance to see Notre Dame battle USC in high definition at 8pm/ET.

HD stands for "High Drama" with a full day of dramatic programming on Wednesday, December 28. The lineup includes 'The District' and 'Law & Order: SVU' Marathons, followed by 'Paradise Alley,' 'The Front Page,' 'Hard to Hold,' 'How to Make an American Quilt,' and 'The Pianist.'

Spend Thursday December 29 laughing with Universal HD's "Day of 1000 Laughs," featuring 'Beethoven's 4th,' 'K-9: P.I.,' 'Playing for Keeps,' 'Doctor Detroit,' 'Midnight Run,' 'Nurse Betty,' and 'The Complete Savages.'

December 30, the final Friday of 2005, is "Lights, Camera, ACTION!" day on Universal HD with 'Karen Sisco' and 'Medical Investigation' Marathons, 'Airport '77,' 'Smokey and the Bandit II,' 'Midnight Run,' and 'The Fast and the Furious.'

Finally, on Saturday, December 31, Universal HD wraps up 2005 with the best of Sci Fi, featuring a 'Century City' Marathon, where each episode handles difficult cases in the future. Feature films include 'Silent Running' at 11am/ET as a crew journeys to save earth, followed by 'They Live' at 12:30pm/ET and 'Decoys,' where students aren't the only species on campus. The day continues with 'Dragonheart' at 3:30pm/ET and Jean-Claude Van Damme in 'Timecop' at 7pm/ET. Rounding out the marathon is SCI FI Channel's signature miniseries, 'Battlestar Galactica' followed by David Lynch's sand world odyssey, 'Dune.'

Universal HD, an NBC Universal Cable network, launched in fourth quarter 2004 is currently available in systems reaching more than 28 million homes in 100% 1080i HD, 24/7. Universal HD offers the best of NBC Universal's library in HD. Programming includes unedited and uninterrupted films, "Backdraft," "Carlito's Way," "Apollo 13" and "The Fast and the Furious;" award-winning series such as "Monk," "Law & Order: SVU" and "Battlestar Galactica;" performing arts and special events, "Music in High Places" and sports programming including the US Open and the 2004 Summer Olympics. For more information, please visit www.universalhd.com.

About NBC Universal Cable
NBC Universal Cable, a division of NBC Universal, one of the world's preeminent media companies, drives the company's cable strategic development and growth including video-on-demand, pay-per-view, HDTV and retransmission consent, and oversees the cable distribution, marketing and local ad sales of fourteen properties (Bravo, CNBC, CNBC World, MSNBC, mun2, NBC Weather Plus, SCI FI, ShopNBC, Sleuth, Telemundo, Telemundo Puerto Rico, Universal HD, USA and the Olympics on cable). NBC Universal Cable also directs and manages the company's cable and new media investments including A&E, The History Channel, History Channel International, The Biography Channel, National Geographic International, the Sundance Channel and Tivo.





  [november 2005]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
  


· 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS EVE (USA)
· BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SCI FI)
· BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (SCI FI)
· CENTURY CITY (CBS)
· COMPLETE SAVAGES (ABC)
· DECOYS (SCI FI)
· DISTRICT, THE (CBS)
· KAREN SISCO (ABC)
· LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (NBC)
· MEDICAL INVESTIGATION (NBC)
· MONK (USA)
· STEALING CHRISTMAS (USA)





[03/18/24 - 01:59 PM]
Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes, and George Ferrier Join as Series Regulars for Starz's New Drama "The Hunting Wives"
Production on the thrilling new series has started in Charlotte, North Carolina.

[03/18/24 - 11:30 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for the World Premiere of New Thriller, "The Influencer" Premiering Thursday, April 4
The original film stars Christina Cooper as Niecy Fields, a social media influencer on the cusp of stardom.

[03/18/24 - 10:06 AM]
E! Announces Trendsetting Guest Judges and Pioneering Disruptors for New Cutting-Edge Design Competition Series "OMG Fashun" with Julia Fox
Handcrafted is the new haute couture on "OMG Fashun" as Julia inspires pioneering fashion disruptors to upend traditional style convention, break the rules and redefine cool.

[03/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer For New Original Documentary "Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal" Premiering April 1
The documentary looks at the remarkable career of the late Windham Rotunda also known as Bray Wyatt, one of the most skillful, tenacious, and creative WWE Superstars of all-time.

[03/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
NBC Is the Official Home of Competition and Games This Summer with a Slate of Powerhouse Hit Series
NBC is the summer home for both the Paris Olympic Games and high-stakes competition with a robust lineup of returning powerhouse favorites, including "America's Got Talent," "American Ninja Warrior," "Password," "The Wall" and "Weakest Link."

[03/18/24 - 09:02 AM]
Netflix Announces News About 26 Upcoming Nordic Titles - Including 12 Brand New Titles
Plus: the streamer offers new looks at "Deliver Me," "The Helicopter Heist," "Ronja the Robber's Daughter," "Billionaire Island" and season two of "Baby Fever."

[03/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The rebels gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge - and legends are made.

[03/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Disney's "Wish" - Streaming April 3rd - Disney+
Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wish" is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force - a little ball of boundless energy called Star.

[03/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Our Living World" - Cate Blanchett - Official Trailer - Netflix
This stunning nature series narrated by Cate Blanchett explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on our planet.

[03/18/24 - 08:00 AM]
Acorn TV Fan-Favorite "Harry Wild" Returns Monday, May 13
Season three consists of six episodes and will be available on Acorn TV in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

[03/18/24 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Orders "Beast Games" from MrBeast and Amazon MGM Studios
Based on his already successful YouTube show, "Beast Games" is set to become the biggest reality competition series ever with 1000 contestants competing for a $5 million dollar cash prize which will be the biggest single prize in the history of television and streaming.

[03/18/24 - 07:14 AM]
ESPN+ Original Series "Full Court Press" Presented by State Farm Featuring Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso and Kiki Rice to Premiere May 11 & 12 on ABC and ESPN+
From Iowa's historic preseason game that broke attendance records all the way through the WNBA draft in April, the series uses unparalleled access, exclusive interviews, and unique game footage, to transport audiences into the lives of these exceptional athletes.

[03/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Scoop" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous interview.

[03/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Two of Iconic Emmy Award-Winning Series "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock," Premiering Globally March 29
Award-winning season two cast includes the return of Daveed Diggs alongside Ariana DeBose, Brett Goldstein, Catherine O'Hara, Adam Lambert and K-pop group aespa in guest star roles.

[03/18/24 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Joy" - First Look Teaser - Netflix
Starring Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy, the new film based on the story of the birth of IVF.