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HDTV Listings for May 16, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 16th 2008 at 7:12PM

What we're watching tonight:

CBS (1080i) unloads the season finales of 'Ghost Whisperer' at 8 p.m., 'Moonlight 'and 'Numb3rs'
ESPN HD (720p) has Game 6's of Celtics/Cavs at 8 p.m. followed by Lakers/Jazz
Sci Fi (1080i) brings 'Battlestar Galactica' at 10 p.m.
CW (1080i) has 'WWE Smackdown!' at 8 p.m.
Discovery (1080i) presents 'Man vs. Wild' at 9 p.m.
History (1080i) has 'Shockwave' at 10 p.m.

HDTV Listings for May 15, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 15th 2008 at 7:01PM

What we're watching tonight:

NBC (1080i) lines up season finales of 'My Name is Earl' at 8 p.m., 'The Office' at 9 p.m. and 'E.R.' at 10:01 p.m.
CW (1080i) has season finales of 'Smallville' at 8 p.m. and 'Supernatural' at 9 p.m.
ABC (720p) brings 'Ugly Betty' at 8 p.m., 'Grey's Anatomy' at 9 p.m. and 'Lost' at 10 p.m.
CBS (1080i) tosses in the season finale of 'CSI 'at 9 p.m., followed by the season finale of 'Without a Trace'
ESPN HD (720p) presents Game 6 of Hornets/Spurs at 9 p.m.
ESPN2 HD (720p) features Real Salt Lake/Colorado Rapids MLS action at 9:30 p.m.
Versus (1080i) brings Penguins/Flyers at 7:30 p.m.
A&E (720p) has Crime 360' at 10 p.m.
History (1080i) brings 'Tougher in Alaska' at 10 p.m.

HDTV Listings for May 14, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 14th 2008 at 7:06PM

What we're watching tonight:

Fox (720p) lines up the season finales of ''Til Death' at 8 p.m. and 'Back to You' ahead of 'American Idol' at 9 p.m.
TNT (1080i) features the NBA Playoffs with Cavaliers/Celtics at 8 p.m. followed by Jazz/Lakers
ABC (720p) has 'Boston Legal' at 10 p.m.
NBC (1080i) has 'Law & Order' at 10 p.m.
CBS (1080i) has 'The Price is Right' at 8 p.m., followed by 'Criminal Minds' and 'CSI:NY'
Versus (1080i) brings Red Wings/Stars at 8 p.m.
ESPN HD (720p) presents MLB action with Braves/Phillies at 7 p.m.
Showtime (1080i) has 'Maxed Out' at 9 p.m.

HDTV Listings for May 13, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 13th 2008 at 7:20PM

What we're watching tonight:

ABC (720p) lines up 'According to Jim' at 8 & 8:30 p.m., followed by 'Dancing With the Stars' and the season finale of 'Women's Murder Club'
NBC (1080i) has the season finale of 'Law & Order: SVU' at 10 p.m.
CBS (1080i) brings 'NCIS' at 8 p.m. followed by 'Shark'
CW (1080i) has 'Reaper 'at 9 p.m.
ESPN2 HD (720p) presents 'The Zen of Bobby V 'at 9 p.m.
TNT (1080i) doubles up on NBA playoff action with Magic/Pistons at 7 p.m. followed by Spurs/Hornets
Versus (1080i) has Penguins/Flyers at 7:30 p.m.
Discovery (1080i) tosses in 'Deadliest Catch' at 9 p.m. followed by 'The Alaska Experiment'
Sci Fi (1080i) has 'ECW 'at 10 p.m.
HDNet Movies (1080i) premieres 'Dear Frankie' at 8:15 p.m.

50 Years of NASA Footage Hits Discovery in HD this Summer

by Richard Lawler, posted May 9th 2008 at 12:39PM

Sure now we get live HD from the ISS like it's nothing, but much of the last half century of space exploration has never been seen by most in anything other than grainy analog broadcasts. That'll change in June once When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions debuts on Discovery Channel, drawing from more than 150 hours of NASA footage, called a cross between 'The Right Stuff' and EHD fave 'Planet Earth.' The Orlando Sentinel mentions the new doc is part of a push to ensure funding to speed further space explorations, as long as they provide more great HD opportunities we're all for it. Look for the Blu-ray boxed set July 24 for $79.95. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]

HDTV Listings for May 8, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 8th 2008 at 7:14PM

What we're watching tonight:

NBC (1080i) has 'My Name is Earl' at 8 p.m., 'The Office' at 9 p.m., followed by '30 Rock' and 'E.R.'
ABC (720p) lines up 'Ugly Betty' at 8 p.m., followed by 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Lost'
CBS (1080i) brings 'CSI' at 9 p.m. followed by 'Without a Trace'
ESPN HD (720p) covers the NBA Playoffs with Cavaliers/Celtics at 7 p.m. followed by Hornets/Spurs
ESPN2 HD (720p) has MLS action with Chicago Fire/D.C. United at 7:30 p.m.
CW (1080i) has 'Smallville' and 'Supernatural' starting at 8 p.m.
TLC (1080i) has 'Overhaulin''' at 8 p.m. followed by the season finale of 'American Chopper' and 'Miami Ink'
History (1080i) premieres 'Tougher in Alaska' at 10 p.m.

Criterion Collection Coming to Blu-ray in October

by Richard Lawler, posted May 8th 2008 at 10:39AM

The Criterion Collection's long-awaited HD debut -- delayed by that annoying format war -- finally has a date, as well as a list of the first movies getting a definitive release in 1080p. If that wasn't enough, try this bit on for size: They won't charge viewers extra for the privilege. That's right, according to the e-mail that went out to subscribers today, all Blu-ray releases will feature HD picture and sound (no word on what codecs, although we expect nothing but the best considering the company has been mastering and restoring all releases in HD for years now), all the supplemental content and a matching (unspecified) price to their standard DVD editions.

The complete e-mail and list of a dozen movies follows after the break, along with a note that The Last Emperor will also be released in its original theatrical version on both formats for $39.95, while Walkabout will be an all-new edition. Check out Criterion's message after the break. [Source: DVD Times]

[Thanks, Erik]

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HDTV Listings for May 7, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 7th 2008 at 7:12PM

What we're watching tonight:

Fox (720p) has ''til Death' at 8 p.m., followed by 'Back to You' and 'American Idol' at 9 p.m.
NBC (1080i) brings a new 'Law & Order' at 10 p.m.
CBS (1080i) starts with 'The Price is Right' at 8 p.m. followed by 'Criminal Minds' and 'CSI: NY'
TNT (1080i) keeps up the NBA Playoffs action with Pistons/Magic at 8 p.m. followed by Jazz/Lakers
ESPN HD (720p) has Indians/Yankees at 7 p.m.
HDNet Movies (1080i) premieres 'Surfwise 'at 9 p.m.
History (1080i) has the season finale of 'UFO Hunters' at 10 p.m.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' Sets Sales Records With $500 Million In First Week

by Richard Lawler, posted May 7th 2008 at 10:44AM

Amazingly, prerelease estimates of a $400 million first week for the latest edition of Grand Theft Auto turned out to be low, with publisher Take-Two trumpeting a 6 million unit, $500 million debut.

GTA in HD isn't without controversy however, with reports of overscan issues on older HDTVs (we've experienced it, with the last number or letter in mission descriptions sometimes running off the screen), and the PlayStation 3 version of the game not quite meeting our 720p expectations (although some say differences in textures and lighting more than make up for it).

Being "only" 640p didn't stop previous record holder Halo 3, and looking at the numbers, it appears that Rockstar has made the right moves as well, although we're sure some will wait for the inevitable PC version to run the game in as high a resolution as possible. [Source: Take-Two Interactive via Joystiq]

HDTV Listings for May 6, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 6th 2008 at 7:23PM

What we're watching tonight:

ABC (720p) has 'Dancing With The Stars' at 8 & 9 p.m., followed by 'Women's Murder Club'
Fox (720p) brings 'American Idol' at 8 p.m.
NBC (1080i) has a new 'Law & Order: SVU' at 10 p.m.
CBS (1080i) has 'NCIS 'at 8 p.m. and 'Shark' at 9 p.m.
ESPN2 HD (720p) presents 'Bud Greenspan: at The Heart of the Games' at 9 p.m.
TNT (1080i) brings Game 1 of Celtics/Cavs at 8 p.m.
CW (1080i) has 'Reaper' at 9 p.m.
Sci Fi (1080i) has 'ECW 'at 10 p.m.
Discovery (1080i) lines up 'Deadliest Catch' at 9 p.m. followed by 'The Alaska Experiment'

HDTV Listings for May 5, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 5th 2008 at 7:11PM

What we're watching tonight:

TNT (1080i) continues the NBA Playoffs with Magic/Pistons at 8 p.m.
ABC (720p) has 'Dancing With The Stars' at 8 p.m. followed by 'Samantha Who?'
ESPN HD (720p) features Red Sox/Tigers at 7 p.m.
Fox (720p) has 'Bones' at 8 p.m. followed by 'House'
CBS (1080i) lines up 'The Big Bang Theory' at 8 p.m. followed by 'How I Met Your Mother', 'Two and a Half Men', 'Rules of Engagement' and 'CSI: Miami'
NBC (1080i) has 'Medium 'at 10 p.m.
CW (1080i) has 'Gossip Girl' at 8 p.m. followed by 'One Tree Hill'
USA (1080i) has 'WWE: RAW' at 9 p.m.

HDTV Listings for May 2, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 2nd 2008 at 7:09PM

What we're watching tonight:

Sci Fi (1080i) has 'Battlestar Galactica' at 10 p.m.
CBS (1080i) starts 'Ghost Whisperer' at 8 p.m., followed by 'Moonlight' and 'Numb3rs'
ESPN HD (720p) has an NBA Playoffs doubleheader with Celtics/Hawks at 8 p.m. followed by Rockets/Jazz
ESPN2 HD (720p) has Cavaliers/Wizards at 9:30 p.m.
Versus (1080i) has NHL Playoff hockey with Stars/Sharks at 10 p.m.
CW (1080i) has 'Smackdown!' at 8 p.m.
History (1080i) brings 'Shockwave' at 9 p.m., followed by the season finale of 'Battle 360'
TLC (1080i) lines up 'What Not to Wear' at 9 p.m. followed by '10 Years Younger'
HBO (1080i) presents 'Ringo Starr: Off the Record' at 11 p.m.
HDNet (1080i) has 'HDNet Fights presents Dream' at 10:30 p.m.

HDTV Listings for May 1, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 1st 2008 at 6:45PM

What we're watching tonight:

ABC (720p) lines up 'Ugly Betty', 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Lost' all starting at 8 p.m.
NBC (1080i) has 'My Name is Earl' at 8 p.m. followed by 'The Office' at 9 p.m., '30 Rock' and 'E.R.'
CW (1080i) has new 'Smallville' at 8 p.m. and 'Supernatural' at 9 p.m.
CBS (1080i) brings 'CSI' at 9 p.m. followed by 'Without a Trace'
TNT (1080i) has Pistons/Sixers at 8 p.m.
ESPN HD (720p) has MLS action at 7 p.m. with Red Bulls/Toronto FC
Versus (1080i) has Penguins/Rangers at 7 p.m. and Red Wings/Avalanche at 10 p.m.
History (1080i) has 'Gangland' at 9 p.m.
TLC (1080i) lines up 'Overhaulin'' at 8 p.m., followed by 'American Chopper' and 'Miami Ink'

HDTV Listings for April 29, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted Apr 29th 2008 at 7:08PM

What we're watching tonight:

TNT (1080i) continues the NBA Playoffs with Mavericks/Hornets at 7 p.m., followed by Suns/Spurs
ABC (720p) has 'According to Jim' at 8 p.m., along with 'Dancing With the Stars' and the return of 'Women's Murder Club'
NBC (1080i) has a new 'Law & Order: SVU at 10 p.m.
CBS (1080i) has a new 'NCIS' at 8 p.m., followed by the return of 'Shark' at 9 p.m.
CW (1080i) brings a new episode of 'Reaper' at 9 p.m.
ESPN HD (720p) has 'E:60 'at 8 p.m.
ESPN2 HD (720p) presents 'The Streak' at 9 p.m.
Fox (720p) has 'American Idol'at 8 p.m.
Versus (1080i) tosses in Penguins/Rangers at 7 p.m. and Red Wings/Avalanche at 10 p.m.
Discover (1080i) has 'Deadliest Catch' at 9 p.m. followed by 'The Alaska Experiment'

HDTV Listings for April 28, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted Apr 28th 2008 at 7:09PM

What we're watching tonight:

ABC (720p) lines up 'Dancing With the Stars' at 8 p.m., followed by 'Samantha Who?'
NBC (1080i) has 'Medium' at 10 p.m.
CBS (1080i) has 'The Big Bang Theory' at 8 p.m., followed by 'How I Met Your Mother', 'Two and a Half Men', 'Rules of Engagement' and 'CSI: Miami'
Fox (720p) has 'Bones' at 8 p.m. and the return of 'House' at 9 p.m.
CW (1080i) queues up 'Gossip Girl' at 8 p.m. followed by 'One Tree Hill'
ESPN HD (720p) has Yankees/Indians at 7 p.m.
ESPN2 HD (720p) features Arena League action with Dallas/Philadelphia at 8 p.m.
TNT (1080i) continues NBA playoff coverage with Celtics/Hawks at 8 p.m. followed by Lakers/Nuggets
Versus (1080i) has Canadiens/Flyers at 7 p.m.
ABC Family (720p) has 'Greek' at 8 p.m. and the season premiere of 'Wildfire' at 9 p.m.
USA (1080i) presents 'WWE Raw' at 9 p.m.

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